Game Thread and NAHWAL: Braves @ Exp... err Nats
by yondaime4 on Apr 29, 2008 11:00 AM EDT
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Atlanta Braves at Washington Nationals, Apr 29, 2008 7:10 PM EDT
The weird scheduling continues with the Braves finishing up their 3 game season opening series with Nats - four weeks after it started. Seriously I don't think I have ever seen a team get two scheduled off days in the same week. Usually something like this is balanced out with a four game weekend series or something.
Really I can't complain. This is much needed right now with so many players hurting. Chipper should be back in the lineup tonight along with Yunel Escobar. Smotlz is still having shoulder discomfort (whatever that is) and his status is to be determined. Rafael Soriano still has soreness in his elbow after throwing a side session on Sunday. That worries me more than anything else.
In good injury news, Tom Glavine will come off the disabled list tonight to make his start. Tommy has pitched pretty well so far this year but his last start was against the Nats and he failed to record an out due to his injury. I'm sure he will be looking to finish what he started tonight.
Looks like the Mets, Phillies and Braves keep beating up on each other (and getting wins against the Washington) while the Fish somehow find ways to win each night and hold their division lead. As long as no one pull away big we will be ok, but we can't weather these injuries all season.
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picks
1. 28,590
2. McCann
3. Glavine goes 6 for the W.
by RonGantFan on Apr 29, 2008 11:11 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mine
1. 21,249
2. Frenchy
3. Tex goes deep
by secondbass on Apr 29, 2008 11:16 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Picks
1. 23, 598
2. Johnson
3. Johnson goes deep
by jack_d on Apr 29, 2008 11:18 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
picks
1.) 19,685
2.) Tex
3.) Braves turn 3 double plays
by ghost of tom thobe on Apr 29, 2008 11:27 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Picks
1. 20,433
2. Chipper Jones
3. Chipper and Francoeur both go yard
one more time ... for sting!! a sports blog written by two opinionated males
by royhobbs on Apr 29, 2008 11:40 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
picks
1. 26,948
2. Kotsay
3. Frenchy has a bases clearing double in the 5th
by traphicg on Apr 29, 2008 11:45 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
pick
1. 20,001
2. Glavine
3. Braves have a 5 run inning.
by jug on Apr 29, 2008 12:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Picks
1. 19,500
2. McCann
3. Glavine goes at least 6, gives up 3 runs or less, and gets the win
by rearnold on Apr 29, 2008 12:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
picks
1. 18,487
2. Francouer
3. Kelly scores 3 runs and drives in 1
by ghos on Apr 29, 2008 12:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Picks.
1. 17,834
2. Chipper? Please let him be back in the lineup today.
3. No one important to the Braves gets hurt today, in any way. Or, if that’s too vague, the Nats hit into more double plays than they hit doubles.
by Perrinbar on Apr 29, 2008 1:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
NAHWAL
1. 19,806
2. Teixeira
3. 4 Braves go yard
by pett-man on Apr 29, 2008 1:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
picks
1- 23,232
2- Glavine
3- Braves collectively hit for the cycle.
by WienerDog on Apr 29, 2008 1:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Picks etc.
1. 23,817
2. Tex
3. Yunel scores 2 runs in his return game.
For those of you interested, Baseball Prospectus has released an updated list of “Adjusted Standings” so far this year based on what they call “First Order Wins” (equation using a Pythagorean theorem involving runs scored and runs allowed). I won’t bore you with how it works, but it’s a very effective way of determining how good a team actually is. Those 1-run losses have been killing us (duh) because according to the formula the standings should look as follows:
ATL – W 15.2, L 9.8
NYM – W 13.3, L 10.7
PHI – W 14.0, L 12.0
FLA – W 12.2, L 12.8
WAS – W 9.4, L 16.6
It doesn’t take a genius to know that we’ve had some shitty breaks thus far this season. But if we can get our starters healthy again we can quickly take hold of the top spot in the division.
by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 29, 2008 1:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Awesome! I can’t wait to go to take our lead in the fake standings to the fake playoffs! There’s only one Fake October!
Section 435 - A Braves blog. From the upper deck at Turner Field.
by 6stringbeliever on Apr 29, 2008 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lame.
What exactly is it that you’re bringing to this blog? In what way are you interacting with other Braves fans in a positive manner? Do you think that your brand of humor right there is fresh and unique? You strike me as the type of person who lurks in the shadows of a conversation, only popping up to say something in an attempt to make someone else look bad. Then what do you do? You probably lean back in your chair and indulge in a great sense of accomplishment. Does it feel good to tarnish another person’s (who you’ve never met in your life) small contribution to what is supposed to be a community of freindly people? Is this a typical moment in your life? Your real personal life is so sad and pathetic that you get your kicks by trying to knock people down a peg on the internet? Do you actually have anything of value to say? I’m guessing not.
by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 29, 2008 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Overreacting much?
Section 435 - A Braves blog. From the upper deck at Turner Field.
by 6stringbeliever on Apr 29, 2008 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No.
Just sick of self-absorbed douchebags like yourself who think they know so damn much that they revert to insulting the people who try to better understand the game of baseball through statistical analysis. I get it…you don’t want to do that. But when I say “for those of you interested” next time, why don’t you sit the next couple plays out.
Keep thinking that BA and ERA are accurate ways of measuring a player’s worth. And keep the smartass comments to yourself on your own blog their, pal.
by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 29, 2008 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
me too...
I am interested in this type of analysis. If you’re not, go back to your section. I have been noticing in my extended standings on MLB.com that the Braves have been “leading” the division in XWL (expected won-loss). Sooner or later the bad breaks have to quit being bad and become good instead, don’t they? Please?
by sddbaker on Apr 30, 2008 9:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
One would hope...
...but I’m not the first person to point out that luck only goes so far. When Boyer comes into the game and gives up a single, a rocket hit right at Kotsay, and then walks Felipe Lopez…that’s just him shitting the bed.
But if you really are interested in the statistical analysis side of the game I would recommend BP. Great stuff if you’re willing to open your mind.
by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 30, 2008 11:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Double Lame
Pythagoras was killed when he wouldn’t cross a bean field. Think about it…
by Euruproktos on Apr 29, 2008 5:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
picks
After a weekend away, back for the NAHWAL play!
1. 28,796
2. KJ
3. Glavine comes back strong, goes 6 and picks up the W.
by jc25 on Apr 29, 2008 2:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
picks
1. 19,650
2. Glavine
3. Chipper hits a double
by brndn on Apr 29, 2008 2:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pick
1. 19,191
2. Yunel (welcome…back I hope)
3. Glavine makes it 4 innings, leaves with the lead
by OntheGo on Apr 29, 2008 2:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Picks
1. 18.285
2. Chipper
3. Glavine gets the win and Chipper goes yard.
by musicman on Apr 29, 2008 2:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
picks.
1. 13,244
2. Frenchy
3. KJ gets on base at least twice.
Catcher's Blog - Braves blog by a huge Braves fan.
by mccannfan on Apr 29, 2008 3:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
pik me
1. 22,222
2. tex
3. tex gets 3 rbis
by chance13ga on Apr 29, 2008 3:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Picks
1. 24,354
2. Yunel
3. Glav goes 6IP, gets the W.
Section 435 - A Braves blog. From the upper deck at Turner Field.
by 6stringbeliever on Apr 29, 2008 3:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Picks
1. 21,213
2. McCann
3. Kelly Johnson drives in a pair of runs
-sdp-
by sdp on Apr 29, 2008 3:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Picks
1. 22.010
2. Frenchy
3. Glavine gets a QS and picks up at least 5K’s
by Stook on Apr 29, 2008 4:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pixies
1. 21,111
2. Escobar
3. Yunel lays down another bunt, this time remembering to move his fingers out of the path of the ball first.
We need a win tonight – if for no other (selfish) reason than I need to stop hearing about it from people at work.
by VegasAces on Apr 29, 2008 5:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Picks
1.32,075
2. Chipper and Yunel come off with 2 hit games.
3. Glavine shakes off the rust and goes 6+ innings…...
by Welby24 on Apr 29, 2008 5:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Picks
1. 22,101
2. Chipper (I’m sticking with him even though it’s about time to switch to Tex)
3. Glavine gets out of a jam in the first inning allowing only 1 run to score, goes on to retire 9 straight after the 2nd (i.e. in the 3rd, 4th, and 5th.)
by Euruproktos on Apr 29, 2008 5:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
picks
1. 24,700
2. Chipper
3. Glavine goes 5 innings and picks up the W
by jess7 on Apr 29, 2008 6:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Picks!
1. 19,765
2. Tex
3. Relievers pitch 4 innings.
by Samson on Apr 29, 2008 6:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
picks
1) 18,541
2) Frenchy
3) 2 or more homers for the Braves
by bigjoe on Apr 29, 2008 6:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Picks
1. 21,483
2. Francoeur
3. Glavine makes it through 6 and gets a win
by hbkbraves on Apr 29, 2008 6:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Picks
1) 23,333
2) Chipper
3) Francoeur hits home run on 1st pitch he sees
by Murphy03 on Apr 29, 2008 6:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Smoltz on the DL.
“Smoltz visited Dr. James Andrews in Birmingham, Ala., on Tuesday. The noted surgeon found that Smoltz has a severely inflamed biceps tendon and an inflamed rotator cuff.”
Super.
by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 29, 2008 6:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, well at least we have a diagnosis now.
Smoltz has just been walking around flexing his shoulder all season, thank god it isn’t something structural.
by Perrinbar on Apr 29, 2008 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually...
...I was relieved when I saw that. No surgery, some rest now, it should be fine. I’m not ready to walk the plank just yet.
by VegasAces on Apr 29, 2008 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What's the over/under on...
Chipper making it through all 9 without getting hurt? Also he better not now I don’t want any jinxes on my head.
by Perrinbar on Apr 29, 2008 7:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is not
the world’s best start so far. Although the E from Chipper ain’t helping.
by Perrinbar on Apr 29, 2008 7:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah Tex.
I bet he’s as happy as anyone it’s almost May.
by Perrinbar on Apr 29, 2008 7:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Of course...
Once again I can’t see the game on EI….......
by WienerDog on Apr 29, 2008 7:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Diaz.
He’s been swinging more often than anyone in baseball this year so far.
by Perrinbar on Apr 29, 2008 7:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey what are the odds?
Not only a stolen base, but during the stolen base inning.
by Perrinbar on Apr 29, 2008 7:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Great pitch by Glavine to Lopez. He’s getting K’d by all of our future HOFers.
by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 29, 2008 7:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
unfortunately thats not good for a quality start. our offense needs to EXPLODE tonight, they seem a little…pissed
by bigjoe on Apr 29, 2008 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess...
...I’m not looking for much tonight from him for some reason
by VegasAces on Apr 29, 2008 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh man
Don’t tell me we’re going down this road again
by VegasAces on Apr 29, 2008 8:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Apparently someone from the Braves
Pissed off the baseball gods something awful. So many 1 run loses. It doesn’t seem possible.
by Perrinbar on Apr 29, 2008 8:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
its not like we’re playing bad baseball…we just have REALLY REALLY REALLY shitty luck.
by bigjoe on Apr 29, 2008 8:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jesus he's good.
I mean seriously. Who is this guy?
by Perrinbar on Apr 29, 2008 8:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Alright.
This is where a hit needs to happen. Get this one run crap out of here.
by Perrinbar on Apr 29, 2008 8:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
CHIP!
The Braves are a team on his shoulders right now.
by VegasAces on Apr 29, 2008 8:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Also.
Are we going to get another nice start out of Glavine and him walk away with an ND? C’mon guys!
by Perrinbar on Apr 29, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just about to say...
...Glav picked up right where he left off. It’s a shame we can’t get him some wins.
by VegasAces on Apr 29, 2008 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow
QUALITY START FOR GLAVINE. I’m stunned
by bigjoe on Apr 29, 2008 8:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
A walk.
I think someone has replaced Matt Diaz, that can’t be him.
by Perrinbar on Apr 29, 2008 8:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dear god.
They better score a run. Get to Chipper, he can do it.
by Perrinbar on Apr 29, 2008 8:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If Yunel manages
to hit into a DP, this game is going to end poorly.
by Perrinbar on Apr 29, 2008 9:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Never, ever, ever
going to win the division playing like this.
by Perrinbar on Apr 29, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Un.Freaking.Real.
I mean, seriously. How many bad breaks, etc. can one team have in one month?
by VegasAces on Apr 29, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
When you combine bad breaks with bad hitting.
You get 0-8 in 1 run games. Bad luck only explains so much.
by Perrinbar on Apr 29, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, agreed.
Hence the “etc.”. I was just too frustrated to expound upon it.
by VegasAces on Apr 29, 2008 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
heartbreaking
chipper manages to tie the game with a deep jack and we still have a dirty taste in our mouth after that….
we’re fickle…
by traphicg on Apr 29, 2008 9:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I give up.
I try every day to convince myself it’s about to get better, starting that day. Every day I’m disappointed.
by Perrinbar on Apr 29, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
id have to say w/ 5 of our best pitchers being on the DL n Glavine just having gotten off I’m pretty pleased we’re only a few games back
by chance13ga on Apr 29, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Royce Ring
Best one batter pitcher in the majors.
by Perrinbar on Apr 29, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
this should have been campillo in the first place, not something like 6 batters into the inning.
by bigjoe on Apr 29, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Checkin' in, since I just walked away from the telly
Honestly, I think this it the worst game I’ve seen all season.
one more time ... for sting!! a sports blog written by two opinionated males
by royhobbs on Apr 29, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hmm...
...feel like I’ve seen this game already this year. Glavine pitches very well…Chipper paces the offense…Braves losing going into the 9th.
by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 29, 2008 9:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't worry
A 3-run jack is on its way to give us false hope so that it ensures we lose another 1-run game.
one more time ... for sting!! a sports blog written by two opinionated males
by royhobbs on Apr 29, 2008 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The question
Does Rauch realize that he’s got a full count to start with and throw a ball, or does Kelly Johnson psychologically see a new pitcher and imagine that he’s got a 0-0 count and sit on strike three?
one more time ... for sting!! a sports blog written by two opinionated males
by royhobbs on Apr 29, 2008 9:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
this is nervewracking. this team is turning me into a bigger alcoholic.
by bigjoe on Apr 29, 2008 9:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I guess it's time...
For Bobby to call another “team meeting”, whatever that entails. Honestly, this is getting worrisome. I’m not throwing in the towel because someone will immediately point out how early it is but this team seems to have no sustainable cohesion. The only trustworthy hitter is Chipper and at this point Glavine has emerged as the hapless ace who can’t buy a win. Bobby better lock Boyer in the clubhouse the next time Glav pitches.
Totally frustrating. At least maybe Chipper can keep his average up so something will be fun to follow.
by WienerDog on Apr 30, 2008 8:07 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Results
Attendance for the game was 28,285. With a guess of 28,590, RonGantFan gets the point.
The pick to click was Lar. One point each to:
royhobbs
Perrinbar
musicman
Euruproktos
jess7
Murphy03
AAB point to Welby24.
by gondeee on May 5, 2008 8:26 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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