Open Thread and Noc-A-Homa-Win-A-Lotta: Braves at Giants (7/23)

by gondeee on Jul 23, 2007 9:00 AM EDT in Open Threads

Today's Starting Pitchers


J. Smoltz Braves	vs.	M. Cain Giants


9-5	W-L	3-11
2.88	ERA	3.87
107	SO	87
24	BB	59
9	HR	7
vs. Giants	--	vs. Braves

Game Time: 10:15pm on

I swear to God! You've been in the league 10-plus years and you still can't recognize a slider, so you swing and miss at it every time. Andruw Jones looked like a rookie last night (and for that matter, he has most of the season). I know I should probably be blaming Soriano, or Yates, or one of the other batters lower in the order, but I'm blaming the speed bump in the middle of our order. He is reverting to his early season form of completely being lost at the plate. Ugh!

Oh well, perhaps we can pick on the Giants. I really, really hope that we don't give up ANY homeruns to Barry.

Don't forget to get your picks in before the game for Nok-A-Homa-Win-A-Lotta (click here to learn how to play and to view the leaderboard); the three categories are (1) Attendance, (2) Pick to Click, and (3) Above and Beyond Pick.

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Mets MVP.....

.....Soriano!

by leving on Jul 23, 2007 9:05 AM EDT reply actions

Yeah

he's alright. He's our MVP before the rough starts too, well, enjoy 1st place while you can, you won't have it much longer!

http://blabberinbraves.blogspot.com/

by Chipper on Jul 23, 2007 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Picks

1)41,765
2)Chipper
3)Smoltz somehow manages to not give up a HR to BB.

by Doghnut on Jul 23, 2007 9:21 AM EDT reply actions

The game is ESPN 2 isn't it?

40,000
Edgar
Braves Bean Barry

http://blabberinbraves.blogspot.com/

by Chipper on Jul 23, 2007 9:25 AM EDT reply actions

Picks

42,000
Smoltz
The pen doesn't give up a run.

Burning Brave

by torchy on Jul 23, 2007 9:42 AM EDT reply actions

picccks

41,251
Heap
We win by 5+ runs

by Velcro Vernacular on Jul 23, 2007 10:00 AM EDT reply actions

How many strikeouts is it going to take? . . .

Why is A Jones still batting clean up? What is it going to take? Bobby needs to realize that this stiff is not going to turn it around. We all see it , say it and still he's batting fourth. I agree he cost us the game and will continue to do so until the off season when we finally say good bye to this overrated stiff. Scott Boras, good luck. Moving on to the other stupid moves, Julio is done, Thorman is a big stupid looking, no talent stiff, beginning to resemble aj. Soriano looks worn out and we are in trouble. Time to save the season John S. Help!

by los angeles braves fan on Jul 23, 2007 11:11 AM EDT reply actions

Why must you..

..always insult everyone? Is it too hard to just put down how you feel without name calling and what not? We all get that AJ is under performing, Julio is toast and Thorman isn't a major league firstbaseman. But the way you do it, makes you sound younger than my 11 year old.

Please in the future, be intelligent. Think about things before you hit the post button. I mean you can keep doing what you're doing, it's only going to make you look silly and uninformed.

Two Teams, Two Coasts - One Obsession

by Rain Delay on Jul 23, 2007 11:56 AM EDT up reply actions

i've got to be honest...

... i always get a good laugh when someone calls someone else a "stiff." i don't think i've ever used that word in a name-calling context in my entire life, but i need to start. it's got an old-timey feel to it.

other than that, maybe you are being a little harsh on these guys -- for instance, at least thorman gives it all he's got with what little playing opportunities he has left.

i'll admit, however, that it would be a lie to say i've never cursed the braves while watching them on tv. so i can understand the frustrations. hopefully things will start coming together in a better way soon.

by brndn on Jul 23, 2007 12:11 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah I understand...

..and I can curse them pretty bad myself at times (been watching since the 80's so I've done my fair share). But I don't bring the language and insults here. I just expect intelligent discussion without all the school yard name calling..

..but that's just me.

Two Teams, Two Coasts - One Obsession

by Rain Delay on Jul 23, 2007 12:13 PM EDT up reply actions

haha

this is a place where fans can feel free to say whats on their mind. This is what sports is all about. Getting behind something and believing in it to succeed. Sometimes that may spark passionate remarks. There is no need for them to be censored anymore than it already is. If people want to use language as PG as "stupid" and that upsets you, then maybe you need to be looking at the websites your 11 year old goes on.

by MIZIKE74 on Jul 23, 2007 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions

Yes...

..but it tends to get old very very quick. I'm not going to go back and forth with you. Is it too hard to you know have intelligent discussion with out all whining and what not?

I think Gondee runs a fine site, but some of the posters bring it down. I mean if you want to rant and rave like the guy above do it in a diary..that way I can choose to ignore it.

Two Teams, Two Coasts - One Obsession

by Rain Delay on Jul 23, 2007 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions

figures

After reading everything you have said recently it is pretty clear that you have not stopped bitching and moaning for a couple days now. but maybe if you had some input about the actual game of baseball instead of trying to police this website, people would have value in what you say. what do you say? give it a try!

by MIZIKE74 on Jul 23, 2007 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions

two teams, who do you think you are?

How dare you criticize what I have to say, your not the owner, gm, manager or my father. My 11 year old agrees with me that these guys are stiffs and under performing. I continue to say what I want and if you don't like it, tough. Grow up and shut up!

by los angeles braves fan on Jul 23, 2007 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions

Picks

42,503
Smoltz
Bonds does NOT homer in the Braves win!

by dbimberg on Jul 23, 2007 11:29 AM EDT reply actions

picks

41,043
Renteria
Braves bullpen pitches scoreless innings to help smoltz get the win

by woodywoodsaver on Jul 23, 2007 11:44 AM EDT reply actions

Picks

49,450
Chipper
Smotlz gets a QS and strikes out 10

Two Teams, Two Coasts - One Obsession

by Rain Delay on Jul 23, 2007 11:57 AM EDT reply actions

picks

48,722
Chipper
Smoltz K's Bonds at least twice

by RehabReject on Jul 23, 2007 12:36 PM EDT reply actions

Picks

44,500
Smoltz
McCann has a multi-hitter with at least one EBH

by brndn on Jul 23, 2007 1:03 PM EDT reply actions

picks

47,560
Smoltz
Smoltz CG (Thank God!)

by nickfeely8 on Jul 23, 2007 1:06 PM EDT reply actions

When in Frisco...

49,999
Smoltz
Smoltzy pitches 6+ strong innings, gives way the bullpen, AKA "The March of the Pillow Biters" and they BLOW yet another game. Oh well, when in Frisco...

by Mike de La Hoz on Jul 23, 2007 1:10 PM EDT reply actions

picks.

45,753
Smoltz
Heap hits one out, outdoing Bonds.

by mccannfan on Jul 23, 2007 2:34 PM EDT reply actions

Picks

43,000
Chipper
One of the Braves hits one into McCovey Cove.

by Something Profound on Jul 23, 2007 3:21 PM EDT reply actions

Pickz

46,625
Francouer
Andruw hits a GWhomer.

Go Braves - beat Barry et al.

by rawleigh on Jul 23, 2007 4:11 PM EDT reply actions

picks

47,777
Smoltz
Smoltz K's at least 8

Bustins

by hippybustins on Jul 23, 2007 5:38 PM EDT reply actions

stupid picks

45,000
Smoltz
Someone gets a "splash hit" in the bay

by MIZIKE74 on Jul 23, 2007 5:47 PM EDT reply actions

pik

41,502
Smoltz
Barry is hitless

by chance13ga on Jul 23, 2007 7:27 PM EDT reply actions

Mine

49,249 (what's capacity?)
Smoltz
Smoltz strikes out Bonds twice, walks him twice

by secondbass on Jul 23, 2007 8:02 PM EDT reply actions

Picks

46,190
Smoltz
Smoltz notches 9 Ks

by Euruproktos on Jul 23, 2007 8:03 PM EDT reply actions

picks

49,998
Heap
Smoltzie has a quality start

by whunt13 on Jul 23, 2007 8:18 PM EDT reply actions

Picks

45,256
Chipper
Bonds doesn't get any hits off of Smoltz

by RandyRocks on Jul 23, 2007 9:16 PM EDT reply actions

Picks

49.050
Yuney
5 XBH for Braves

by gondeee on Jul 23, 2007 9:20 PM EDT reply actions

picks

42,650
Smoltz
Braves win the game off the Giants bullpen

by jess7 on Jul 23, 2007 9:21 PM EDT reply actions

Picks

40,500
Smoltz
Heap HRs

by Stook on Jul 23, 2007 9:31 PM EDT reply actions

los picks

1 - 43,000
2 - Barry Lamar Bonds
3 - Barry homers off of Smoltz, twice, to tie Hank...

/what do you expect me to put?!?

by BarryFreakinBonds on Jul 23, 2007 10:04 PM EDT reply actions

Upset...

...I didn't get my picks in on time, considering my AAB was going to be that Edgar and Chipper each score two runs.

But what I'm more upset about is how much ESPN is pumping up the fact that Bonds has hit 8 bombs off Smoltz...yet decline to comment on the fact none have occured since '99.

by Smoltzs Beard on Jul 23, 2007 10:41 PM EDT reply actions

PS...

...Sutcliffe, drunk or sober, is the worst ESPN commentator alive.

by Smoltzs Beard on Jul 23, 2007 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions

Easy, always drunk

even when he pitched.

http://blabberinbraves.blogspot.com/

by Chipper on Jul 23, 2007 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions

at least

morgan doesnt talk much

by chance13ga on Jul 23, 2007 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah.....

..but when he does, man you'd wish he'd keep his trap shut.

Two Teams, Two Coasts - One Obsession

by Rain Delay on Jul 23, 2007 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions

ive avoided listening

to Barry talk all year, and this Game Is Making my Ears Bleed. Jesus, call the game!

by chance13ga on Jul 23, 2007 11:44 PM EDT reply actions

Unfortunately..

..we wont hear the end of it until the guy gets 756. And even then the press will carry it on for the rest of the year.

Two Teams, Two Coasts - One Obsession

by Rain Delay on Jul 23, 2007 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions

lovin

the way smoltz is screwin him tho

by chance13ga on Jul 24, 2007 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions

Yeah there is a certian pleasure in that for sure

Two Teams, Two Coasts - One Obsession

by Rain Delay on Jul 24, 2007 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions

haha

c'mon, let's focus on the point in hand....Soriano trying to break his slump by shaving off that sorry excuse for a beard he used to have

by RehabReject on Jul 24, 2007 12:42 AM EDT reply actions

You know..

..i was going to mentioned that he shaved that damn thing off. lol

Two Teams, Two Coasts - One Obsession

by Rain Delay on Jul 24, 2007 12:57 AM EDT up reply actions

NAHWAL Results for Game 100

Attendance for the game was 42,679, with a guess of 42,650, jess7 gets the point.

The picks to click were Smoltz, McCann, Julio, and Scooter. Points go to torchy, Velcro Vernacular, dbimberg, brndn, nickfeely8, Mike de La Hoz, mccannfan, hippybustins, MIZIKE74, chance13ga, secondbass, Euruproktos, whunt13, jess7, and Stook.

AAB picks go to Doghnut, torchy, dbimberg, woodywoodsaver, whunt13, and RandyRocks.

by gondeee on Jul 24, 2007 1:45 PM EDT reply actions