Open Thread and NAHWAL: Braves at Rockies (4/9)
by gondeee
on Apr 9, 2008 8:45 AM EDT
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Atlanta Braves @ Colorado Rockies
Okay, surely we’ll get a win tonight, facing Mark Redman -- he owes us big time for his overall suckiness last year. It will also be interesting to see what, if anything, Chuck James has in him for his first start. Maybe it will be like Smoltz’s first start. My prediction is that unlike the first two games which were close low-scoring affairs, this game will be all about who can score 20 runs first.
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NAHWAL!!!!!
1. 24, 899
2. Yunescobar
3. Snow delay.... JUST KIDDING - Kotsay gets an assist in a double play
by traphicg on
Apr 9, 2008 9:09 AM EDT
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2. Chipper
3. 4 different Braves homer
by musicman on
Apr 9, 2008 9:17 AM EDT
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This game scares me to no end.
I want to say that "If we lose to Mark Redman, I'm killing myself!" But we've all seen stranger things in baseball. All I have to say is that the Braves score four runs or less in the top of the first inning, I'd be weary of Chucky immediately afterwards - I noticed he has a tendency to let his guard down and give up some bonehead pitches when given an extremely early lead.
Heap and Frenchy--where have they gone?? They're a combined 1/13 in the series, and we desperately need them to get string some hits, especially in front of a fine-swinging Kotsay as of late.
1. 24,234
2. Yunel Escobar
3. Mark Teixiera homers twice.
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by royhobbs on
Apr 9, 2008 9:20 AM EDT
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Here we go NAHWAL
1. 25,349
2. McCann
3. Mark Redman gives up 9 earned runs in 3 2/3 innings
by morri029 on
Apr 9, 2008 9:23 AM EDT
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Ugh...
...if the games continue on like this I'll be dead by the All-Star Break.
1. 27,777
2. Chipper
3. Redman and his ingrown toenail are gone by the 3rd.
by Smoltz's Beard on
Apr 9, 2008 9:26 AM EDT
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Please God don't let Redman beat us...
Maybe its just me, but I would rather get beat by 10 runs daily than keep losing 1 or 2 run games. Heres hoping that Chucky can play the role of stopper
1. 23,565
2. Teixiera
3. Redman allows 7 hits, 4 walks and 6 runs over only 3 innings of work.
by Queballs on
Apr 9, 2008 9:36 AM EDT
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I concur on death by the All-Star Break
At least they waited until about June to begin systematically trying to kill me last season
1) 28,519
2) Heap
3) Total of 18 combined runs scored between the two teams in a classic and epic (you know it is special if it is both) pitcher's duel.
I've never seen any analysis of it, but it seems like in our peak years if the game was close, the Braves would win. I seem to remember a lot of one run victories in the mid to late 90's. Of late it has been the opposite--if it is close, they find a way to lose.
by supesk6 on
Apr 9, 2008 9:38 AM EDT
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one run contests
Since our recent demise a couple seasons ago, that's the name of the game - losing those one run games. Seriously, if you take all those games in both past seasons, and put a timely play here or a nice jack there, we would have been in the postseason for sure. We can NOT seem to keep a lead, score late, or whatever it takes to win one run games.
That is our problem. The good teams find a way to win those games. Its too early to freak out now, i mean, Tex and Mac havent even showed up yet, Smoltz is still warming up, Hampton still has a year to milk money..... but if our history suggests anything, we'll need to fix this soon.
by traphicg on
Apr 9, 2008 1:44 PM EDT
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1. 25,987
2. Chipper
3. Francoeur sees 6 pitches in 4 at-bats
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Apr 9, 2008 9:41 AM EDT
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1. 22,399
2. Chipper
3. Braves hit 4 Homeruns
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Apr 9, 2008 9:47 AM EDT
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1. 21.047
2. Diaz
3. We win a game by 1
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Apr 9, 2008 9:52 AM EDT
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picks.
1. 27,536
2. KJ
3. Braves get at least five runs before the 5th inning.
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Apr 9, 2008 10:05 AM EDT
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1. 26,739
2. Kotsay
3. Chipper gets up to bat twice in the same inning and he gets hits on both of them.
by NickATL on
Apr 9, 2008 10:14 AM EDT
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1. 23,972
2. Diaz
3. Braves jump out to a 4-0 lead in the 1st.
by RonGantFan on
Apr 9, 2008 10:20 AM EDT
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1. 27,492
2. Chuck James
3. James gets QS & win
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Apr 9, 2008 10:53 AM EDT
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1- 22,567
2- Chipper (apparently the only reliable offense we have...again)
3- We use 6 pitchers.
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Apr 9, 2008 11:05 AM EDT
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1. 22, 468
2. Tex
3. We score at least 4 in two different innings.
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by 6stringbeliever on
Apr 9, 2008 11:09 AM EDT
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hmm
Call this a pick-to-click or what-have-you, but I have a strange premonition that this will be Chuck James' last major league start.
I don't know why...
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Apr 9, 2008 11:27 AM EDT
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1. 23,333
2. McCann
3. I'm seeing Chuck James getting blasted in flyball friendly Coors, but I'll go against my gut and say he does us proud and picks up the W. Also, in keeping with my theme, we do NOT lose by one run.
by jc25 on
Apr 9, 2008 11:33 AM EDT
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Mine
1. 31,249
2. Chipper
3. Chuck goes 7 innings. He may give up 14 runs, but it'll take 7 innings.
by secondbass on
Apr 9, 2008 11:36 AM EDT
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1. 29,292
2. Chipper
3. Jeff Bennett pitches a scoreless outing
-sdp-
by sdp on
Apr 9, 2008 11:44 AM EDT
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here goes
1. 18,204
2. KJ
3. kelly has a 3 RBIs
by jug on
Apr 9, 2008 11:46 AM EDT
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1. 15, 483
2. Escobar
3. Yunel gets single, double, and homerun
by jack_d on
Apr 9, 2008 11:55 AM EDT
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1. 24,964
2. Chipper
3. The Braves do not lose by one run
by hbkbraves on
Apr 9, 2008 11:56 AM EDT
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1. 21,003
2. Frenchy
3. Redman goes six, but Braves still win.
by ghos on
Apr 9, 2008 12:14 PM EDT
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NAHWAL
1. 32,222
2. Diaz
3. Braves IF hits 3 HR
by yondaime4 on
Apr 9, 2008 12:14 PM EDT
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1. 18,200
2. Chuck "Copperhead Road" James
3. One of my favorite Braves, Chuck James, has a quality start and earns a W (and possibly another week in the bigs)
by rearnold on
Apr 9, 2008 12:25 PM EDT
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1. 21,321
2. Francoeur
3. Frenchy homers with a mate aboard
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Apr 9, 2008 12:34 PM EDT
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1. 30,030
2. Chuck James
3. Redman & James both have Quality Starts (shouldn't I get bonus points for this for predicting something as shocking as a Mark Redman quality start?)
Bustins
by hippybustins on
Apr 9, 2008 12:38 PM EDT
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1) 23,467
2) Escobar
3) Braves hit at least 3 HR
by bigjoe on
Apr 9, 2008 1:00 PM EDT
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1. 22,987
2. Chipper
3. A ratio of 3/2 flyouts to groundouts for both teams.
by Perrinbar on
Apr 9, 2008 1:46 PM EDT
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1. 29,407
2. Frenchy
3. Braves win by 4 or more
I remember '95
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Apr 9, 2008 1:59 PM EDT
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1- 22,450
2- Diaz
3- Diaz has 4 hits, all singles
by gopherbroke on
Apr 9, 2008 2:20 PM EDT
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1. 17,685
2. Frenchy
3. Redman gives up 5 ERs in 1 1/13 innings.
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Apr 9, 2008 2:27 PM EDT
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1. 25,333
2. Tex
3. Diaz has a big night at the plate...3 hits
by OntheGo on
Apr 9, 2008 2:54 PM EDT
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NAHWAL
1. 19,400
2. Yunel Escobar
3. Snow stops the game after the sixth.
by 17843 on
Apr 9, 2008 3:08 PM EDT
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1. 20,300
2. Diaz
3. Rockies make 2 errors
by mycr0ft on
Apr 9, 2008 3:23 PM EDT
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1. 28,000
2. chipper
3. Plug gives up 3 hr's
by chance13ga on
Apr 9, 2008 3:38 PM EDT
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NAHWAL
1. 21,111
2. Kotsay
3. Total combined runs tonight >10
by VegasAces on
Apr 9, 2008 4:35 PM EDT
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1. 21,500
2. KJ
3. Chuck gets 'em 1-2-3 in the first.
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Apr 9, 2008 4:45 PM EDT
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1. 22,337
2. Francoeur
3. Neither starter makes it to the 5th (if Redman does then the offense has problems)
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Apr 9, 2008 4:54 PM EDT
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I Live for This!
1. 24,135
2. Kotsay
3. Chipper RBI (why break a streak?!)
by Lizziebeth on
Apr 9, 2008 5:34 PM EDT
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roster move?
What was the roster move made to account for James being activated? Its gotta be Corky Miller...right?
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Apr 9, 2008 5:40 PM EDT
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1. 29,444
2. Chipper
3. Francouer goes yard
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Apr 9, 2008 6:23 PM EDT
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1) 25,000
2) Chucky
3) Frenchy goes yard
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Apr 9, 2008 6:27 PM EDT
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PiCkS
1) 24,500
2) Chipper
3) The Braves score at least as many runs as they've scored in the past two games in one inning tonight (6+)
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by ejruiz on
Apr 9, 2008 6:44 PM EDT
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1) 27,300
2) Chipper
3) Braves bat around one inning during the game
by Murphy03 on
Apr 9, 2008 6:45 PM EDT
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1. 22,839
2. Chipper
3. Braves bats finally come alive. Three HRs.
by godawgs on
Apr 9, 2008 7:02 PM EDT
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1. 23,998
2. Escobar
3. Braves get a PH HR.
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Apr 9, 2008 7:40 PM EDT
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1. 21,869
2. Chipper
3. Braves score at least 5 runs off Redman
by jess7 on
Apr 9, 2008 8:07 PM EDT
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1) 29,150
2) Escobar
3) Redman gives up 3+ runs in the first
by epatl on
Apr 9, 2008 8:14 PM EDT
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Sick pitchers
Just heard on the pregame show that Chucky, Smoltzie and Huddy are all fighting colds...ugh.
by Lizziebeth on
Apr 9, 2008 8:17 PM EDT
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Alright...
...we'll try this again. Switched from beer last night (bad luck I guess) back to gin tonight. Anyone other than myself here?
Couple quick things to mention while watching Extra Innings waiting for the game:
- Watching the Mets vs. Phils game I've realized that my hatred for the Mets far exceeds that of my hatred for the Phils (Kyle Kendrick had 6 walks in the 2nd inning!).
- The Tigers offense still looks very stagnent. Cabrera needs to get going.
- The Reds have bumped Phillips and Dunn done to 4th and 5th in the order respectively...who is batting in front of them? Why that would be Corey Patterson and his .298 OBP leading off. Dusty Baker has no business penciling a lineup card.
by Smoltz's Beard on
Apr 9, 2008 8:19 PM EDT
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Dunn done?
That's wierd...meant to say "down in the order".
Need to start hitting preview...
by Smoltz's Beard on
Apr 9, 2008 8:21 PM EDT
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or making stiffer drinks!
Didn't catch that 'til you pointed it out!
Sorry I didn't respond to "anybody here"...I'm running between rooms...no tv near the computer - I know, a travesty!
by Lizziebeth on
Apr 9, 2008 8:27 PM EDT
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Haha...
...very true. Laptop FTW!
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Apr 9, 2008 8:28 PM EDT
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something fun
I watched the first 5 innings of Tampa-Seattle and was laughing the whole time at the Rays broadcast. Everything about it was hilarious, I gotta do that more, while drunk.
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Apr 9, 2008 8:39 PM EDT
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Terrible call...
...Yunel out on a bunt that the home plate ump said hit him. Replay showed Yunel was at least 6 inches away from the ball.
4 pitches and 2 outs. Ugh...
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Apr 9, 2008 8:39 PM EDT
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bobby
Crud, I didn't even think to put that in for #3!
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Apr 9, 2008 8:43 PM EDT
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This just in...
...Chipper is still good. Single up the middle, to which Tex them flies out to right.
My AAB pick is not looking good so far.
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Apr 9, 2008 8:42 PM EDT
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tex
He just looks so lost at the plate. That swing on 3-1 was horrible looking.
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Apr 9, 2008 8:44 PM EDT
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Not good...
when Tavares almost goes yard. Bad omen.
I'll be here until the Sandman comes...
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Apr 9, 2008 8:46 PM EDT
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And then...
...he hits Tulo, and Helton rips a single off Tex's glove.
I feel the belligerence coming quickly tonight.
by Smoltz's Beard on
Apr 9, 2008 8:48 PM EDT
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But hey K'd Holliday.
Which isn't to say it still won't go poorly, but one bright spot.
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Apr 9, 2008 8:50 PM EDT
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anybody hear that Soriano is on the DL?
Sorry I'm late...long story
by jug on
Apr 9, 2008 8:47 PM EDT
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No...
...just that he had elbow soreness after the weekend. Which of course is not good.
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Apr 9, 2008 8:49 PM EDT
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Yep
That was the roster move. Elbow tendonitis. 15-day retroactive from Monday.
by jug on
Apr 9, 2008 8:50 PM EDT
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Are you shitting me...
..? Link please.
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Apr 9, 2008 8:50 PM EDT
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Ok, hold...I heard it on the radio...I don't think Skip Caray would lie...
Lol
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Apr 9, 2008 8:53 PM EDT
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"DENVER (AP)—The Atlanta Braves activated left-hander Chuck James from the 15-day disabled list on Wednesday and placed right-handed reliever Rafael Soriano on the 15-day DL with right elbow tendinitis.
James was the Braves’ starter for Wednesday night’s game against the Colorado Rockies.
He was placed on the disabled list March 29, retroactive to March 21, for what the team said was an impingement in his left shoulder. James pitched in only one game in spring training, giving up one hit and no runs in two innings against the Detroit Tigers on March 13.
Soriano picked up his only save of the season Sunday against the New York Mets, pitching a scoreless ninth in a 3-1 win. He has appeared in four games this season, giving up a run and two hits in four innings.
Soriano’s move to the DL is retroactive to Monday."
by jug on
Apr 9, 2008 8:57 PM EDT
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WTF...
...there's no note on my fantasy team!
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Apr 9, 2008 8:58 PM EDT
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?? Don't know. Just happened 5 minutes before the game.
by jug on
Apr 9, 2008 8:59 PM EDT
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Thanks for the update...
...should be interesting to see who Bobby uses as the closer. I'll be very happy when both Soriano and Gonzalez are healthy again.
by Smoltz's Beard on
Apr 9, 2008 9:01 PM EDT
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well
Who's the closer now? CHRIS RESOP AND HIS LIGHTNING ARM!?
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Apr 9, 2008 8:51 PM EDT
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Don't say that...
...don't you ever say that...
PS...nice pick by Tex.
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Apr 9, 2008 8:52 PM EDT
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Who needs a closer when we lose all the 1 run games?
I keed I keed. and cry. :'[
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Apr 9, 2008 8:54 PM EDT
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/cry.
PS...can't believe Frenchy just got a triple off a pitch that looked off the end of the bat. Nice hustle.
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Apr 9, 2008 8:56 PM EDT
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Hey!
Good start to an inning! 'bout time!
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Apr 9, 2008 8:56 PM EDT
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Hell yes...
...nice rip by Heap. Prepare for departure Redman!
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Apr 9, 2008 8:57 PM EDT
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Damn...
...if Kotsay's hit goes up the middle there's a pretty good chance McCann scores.
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Apr 9, 2008 8:59 PM EDT
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Aside, baseball-reference is freaking awesome.
For example, did you know that Chipper Jones hits 29 points better the third time he faces a starter in the order? goes from .290 to .319.
Thats crazy
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Apr 9, 2008 9:00 PM EDT
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Can't believe...
...Redman caught that shit...
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I like the idea though...
Given the situation.
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Apr 9, 2008 9:04 PM EDT
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True.
I like the thought of Bobby squeezing, granted it's a crazy play, but Bobby never seems to do that kind of stuff and switching it up might just through people off.
by Perrinbar on
Apr 9, 2008 9:05 PM EDT
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Yes I know.
It's throw, not through.
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Apr 9, 2008 9:06 PM EDT
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Bah!
Bobby has no luck with that squeeze.
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Apr 9, 2008 9:04 PM EDT
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Anyone else...
...listening on XM? I have to say, the Rox radio announcers aren't too bad. No Skip and Joe, but then who is?
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Apr 9, 2008 9:10 PM EDT
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Not I...
...but the guys who are calling whatever feed Extra Innings is pumping into my TV are good, IMO.
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Apr 9, 2008 9:11 PM EDT
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Just switched over...
...to the Reds/Brewers game and Braun hits a homer to right-center. Kid is good.
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Apr 9, 2008 9:15 PM EDT
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just saw
The bunt call. was listening to the radio before...not even close. Is that Angel? He is terrible.
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Apr 9, 2008 9:18 PM EDT
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I know right?
I can't stand Angel...
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Apr 9, 2008 9:19 PM EDT
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According to Pete.
Acosta is the closer while Soriano is on the DL.
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Apr 9, 2008 9:19 PM EDT
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That is about what I expected...
Hope we can put games out of reach before we call on him...Geez.
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Apr 9, 2008 9:20 PM EDT
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Stop it!
No hitting! Jeez. Especially that SOB. He's fast ya see.
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Apr 9, 2008 9:23 PM EDT
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Is it just me...
...or does Chucky not even attempt to finish his delivery half the time? I don't remember that the last two seasons.
PS...this inning is looking like a clusterfuck. Need another drink.
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Apr 9, 2008 9:25 PM EDT
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Egads.
Batters hit 90 points better against chuck in their 3+ PA in one game against him. That's terrible.
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Apr 9, 2008 9:27 PM EDT
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Explains why he never gets past the 5th.
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Apr 9, 2008 9:28 PM EDT
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thank heavens.
Helton is a beast. A mountain man beast. K's are your friend Chucky, Matt Holliday is not.
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Apr 9, 2008 9:28 PM EDT
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Nice play by Diaz...
...NOT! Are you kidding me with that bullshit?
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Apr 9, 2008 9:29 PM EDT
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so much for being out of hand...
Well this seems fitting. Welcome back Chuck.
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Apr 9, 2008 9:29 PM EDT
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Like I said.
Stupid Matt Holliday. Why didn't chuck hit him?
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Apr 9, 2008 9:29 PM EDT
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BAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!
I'm getting so tired of being a Braves fan anymore.
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Apr 9, 2008 9:30 PM EDT
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WHAT THE &(#)
WHat is he doing out theer? Are you kidding me????????????????
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Apr 9, 2008 9:30 PM EDT
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AGAIN, WHAT THE &^#^ IS HE DOING OUT THERE?!
by jug on
Apr 9, 2008 9:32 PM EDT
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What's that...
...4 or 5 shots to the warning track?
by Smoltz's Beard on
Apr 9, 2008 9:33 PM EDT
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Stop booing Rockies fans
You think he's doing that on purpose? C'mon!
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Apr 9, 2008 9:31 PM EDT
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Alright, it's time to put Chipper on the mound.
He's our only hope.
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Apr 9, 2008 9:33 PM EDT
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put TP or Roger or hell, Bobby in there to pitch.
by jug on
Apr 9, 2008 9:34 PM EDT
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Oh damn...
...I think we're pretty well screwed here. At this rate, my NAHWAL pick will be a +1 by the end of the inning.
by VegasAces on
Apr 9, 2008 9:35 PM EDT
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Torrealba.
You kidding me. Stupid god damn rockies. Braves.
by Perrinbar on
Apr 9, 2008 9:35 PM EDT
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It's okay, at least he'll hit Redman in the head.
Probably.
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Apr 9, 2008 9:36 PM EDT
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You know...
...it is Mark Redman, which is the only reason I will continue to watch. But if we havn't cut into this lead by the 5th inning I'm going to watch the movie I got halfway through last night.
by Smoltz's Beard on
Apr 9, 2008 9:37 PM EDT
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Bounce Back Time
Let's get something going right here, Braves. Let's prove we're not completely dead.
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Apr 9, 2008 9:38 PM EDT
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Still watching...
...because crappy baseball is still better than having no baseball at all.
one more time ... for sting!! a sports blog written by two opinionated males
by royhobbs on
Apr 9, 2008 9:42 PM EDT
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Fine...
...There Will Be Blood will have to wait I suppose.
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Got halfway through it last night...
...loving it so far. It will be hard pressed to beat No Country for Old Men, though...that was an amazing flick.
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Apr 9, 2008 9:49 PM EDT
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No Country is better.
I love them both a bunch, but No Country was just so amazing. So so amazing.
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Apr 9, 2008 9:52 PM EDT
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Yeah...
...No Country is the only movie I've ever seen that has made me contemplate naming it my #1 of all time over Shawshank.
Gone Baby Gone and Assassination of Jesse James were both very good this past year, also.
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Apr 9, 2008 9:54 PM EDT
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Did not care for assassination of JJ... Liked Michael Clayton though.
by jug on
Apr 9, 2008 9:55 PM EDT
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Have not...
...seen that yet. Been meaning to check it out. Juno, not really interested in seeing.
by Smoltz's Beard on
Apr 9, 2008 9:56 PM EDT
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Saw Juno, too. Girlfriend wanted to see it. Actually, I liked it much better than I thought I would. It good for what it is.
by jug on
Apr 9, 2008 9:57 PM EDT
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Clayton
Only one I've seen of this conversation. I recommend it, solid 4 stars out of 5 in my book.
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Apr 9, 2008 9:58 PM EDT
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Not sure what your style is...
...but No Country blew my hair back. Best movie I've seen since I rented Oldboy last year.
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Apr 9, 2008 10:01 PM EDT
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Michael Clayton is good.
Quite good I thought, but No Country is one of the best movies I've ever seen. It's just amazing.
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Apr 9, 2008 10:02 PM EDT
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Oh, they're both on my list, no doubt. I usually take my time getting to movies, although i did see both "Vantage Point" and "21" in theaters recently.
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Apr 9, 2008 10:04 PM EDT
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Back to There Will Be Blood, Daniel Day Lewis is probably the best actor of our time. He is amazing. Have you seen My Left Foot? If not, go watch it. Amazing, amazing actor.
by jug on
Apr 9, 2008 10:02 PM EDT
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Have not seen...
...My Left Foot. Have it in my Netflix queue.
He was great in Gangs of New York, which is a pretty underrated movie.
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Apr 9, 2008 10:04 PM EDT
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Just moved...
...My Left Foot to #2 on my Netflix queue. Gotta finish up Ghost in the Shell first...
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Apr 9, 2008 10:25 PM EDT
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if you don't like, don't blame me... but its a stellar performance.
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Apr 9, 2008 10:30 PM EDT
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Sounds very interesting...
...I'm very open-minded when it comes to cinema. I'll let you know what I think.
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Apr 9, 2008 10:31 PM EDT
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I also am a big fan of the Cohen Bros. Have you seen Miller's Crossing & Barton Fink? Both excellent films, IMO. I also of course liked Fargo and O Brother. Plus, Big Lebowski? Come on...
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Apr 9, 2008 10:05 PM EDT
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Love the Cohen's...
...they've recently taken over the role of my favorite director(s) over Stanley Kubrick.
Fargo is amazing. Big Lebowski is amazing. O Brother is terrific. Miller's Crossing was very good. Barton Fink is in my Netflix queue also.
Cannot find Blood Simple anywhere, however.
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Apr 9, 2008 10:10 PM EDT
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It's true.
And if you want to see him being even more bizarre, check out his role in A Room with a View. That's an out of left field performance. As far as performances though, Javier Bardem is perfect as Chigurgh. Literally perfect.
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Apr 9, 2008 10:05 PM EDT
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The scene...
...with him and the gas station clerk is chilling.
"What business is it of yours where I'm from...friend-o?"
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Apr 9, 2008 10:07 PM EDT
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Damn right.
I was so tense that whole movie, but that scene was just amazing. "Don't put it in your pocket! If you put it in your pocket it will become just another quarter. Which it is."
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Apr 9, 2008 10:09 PM EDT
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Ha...
...when the clerk calls it as heads and Bardem goes "Well done!" like it's just a game to him...my jaw was on the floor.
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Apr 9, 2008 10:12 PM EDT
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Checkin' in
So, how many revolvers do we need from all of us that said we'd kill ourselves if Mark Redman actually got the duke?
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by royhobbs on
Apr 9, 2008 9:40 PM EDT
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Poetic justice is....
Someone eventually hitting a grand slam somewhere tonight, to bring it to 6-5 for us to lose another one-run game.
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by royhobbs on
Apr 9, 2008 9:44 PM EDT
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actually, it would be worse if we manufactured 4 more runs the hard way.
by jug on
Apr 9, 2008 9:48 PM EDT
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Throw
Nice throw, got to come up with that Yuni.
by jug on
Apr 9, 2008 9:51 PM EDT
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And here I was hoping he'd hit Helton...
And let Holliday hit a jack.
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Apr 9, 2008 9:53 PM EDT
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Oh Chipper.
He's so very good. So very very good. I still remember getting his autograph when I was a kid. Most awesome baseball memory I have after that shot Justice hit in '95.
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Apr 9, 2008 10:03 PM EDT
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Lucky...
...he's never come over to sign autographs before a game at old RFK. Frenchy has done it every time I've been there (hence the picture). McCann and Salty both did it last time I was there also. Even Andruw signed one for my little bro before striking out 3 times that night.
by Smoltz's Beard on
Apr 9, 2008 10:06 PM EDT
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It was pure luck.
I was a California guy. At a Giants game and for some reason they hadn't roped off the seats right next to the dugout. He knew someone down there and came over to talk, then signed some balls. Getting autographs is a kick.
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Apr 9, 2008 10:08 PM EDT
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I'll be at the new...
...Nats stadium early on Sat and Sun with my fingers crossed.
by Smoltz's Beard on
Apr 9, 2008 10:13 PM EDT
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Good luck.
A friend of my mom's was a huge braves fan, he had a ball just covered in autographs. Covered. It was pretty cool. He just collected it over the years.
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Apr 9, 2008 10:14 PM EDT
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I prefer pictures...
...but I appreciate the comment.
PS...what's up with Diaz? He just hasn't been having good at-bats this year.
by Smoltz's Beard on
Apr 9, 2008 10:16 PM EDT
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Yeah, I don't know if he is trying to hard or what.
by jug on
Apr 9, 2008 10:17 PM EDT
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I have never been, but I've heard the best place is spring training. They are more willing/able to sign.
by jug on
Apr 9, 2008 10:18 PM EDT
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I went to...
...Spring Training last year but my fucking roomates were late to wake up b/c we went out boozing the night before. Still saw the Braves win in style with McCann and Andruw both hitting moonshots.
Karma came back to my roomates, when the Red Sox/O's game was sold out.
by Smoltz's Beard on
Apr 9, 2008 10:20 PM EDT
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Balls.
Redman is out. I think that's ballgame. Although I suppose I gave up on that first Pirate's game too.
by Perrinbar on
Apr 9, 2008 10:13 PM EDT
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The stadium's empty now,
but I still have hope.
Kevin Ray
Roanoke, VA
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Apr 10, 2008 7:47 AM EDT
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I'm going to console myself
with the fact I got pit tickets to Radiohead today. This game is just depressing.
by Perrinbar on
Apr 9, 2008 10:16 PM EDT
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Radiohead...
...been meaning to add some of their stuff to my IPod.
by Smoltz's Beard on
Apr 9, 2008 10:17 PM EDT
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question
anyone been to the Angels stadium? I'm moving to Las Vegas in may and goin to see the braves play there in June, just curious what its like.
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Apr 9, 2008 10:22 PM EDT
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Yeah
I went there last August...saw LAA/TOR, Guerrero hit two bombs but LA lost. I liked the place for the most part, and you can't beat the weather. Decent food choices as well. Crowd was late arriving but they were into it once they all got there. And man do they LOVE Vlad.
by VegasAces on
Apr 9, 2008 10:25 PM EDT
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id love vlad 2 if he played for the braves
by chance13ga on
Apr 9, 2008 10:27 PM EDT
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We've got our own Vlad...
...his name is Frenchy.
PS...my love for Gotay grows with an opposite field double. Not sure why the Mets were okay with putting him on waivers.
by Smoltz's Beard on
Apr 9, 2008 10:28 PM EDT
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Going in May
Got tickets to Angels/Tigers on May 26th. Thought it was going to be a good matchup, but with both teams' rotations decimated with injuries, and the Tigers stinking it up, who knows what is going to happen.
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by royhobbs on
Apr 9, 2008 10:27 PM EDT
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You want to know the worst part?
I can already hear Chris Bermann screaming "Chuck James PITCH!!" like Dave Chappelle on Baseball Tonight, while they show highlights of Torrealba's homer.
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by royhobbs on
Apr 9, 2008 10:26 PM EDT
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Hate Berman...
...has everyone seen the clip of him cursing out the cast of Baseball Tonight?
by Smoltz's Beard on
Apr 9, 2008 10:27 PM EDT
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oooh...
haven't heard of that one. Have a link?
by VegasAces on
Apr 9, 2008 10:27 PM EDT
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MNF...
...obviously, not BT.
PS...could have really used a non-double play from Escobar right there.
by Smoltz's Beard on
Apr 9, 2008 10:34 PM EDT
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Good thought...
...but no dice.
I don't even have any hope right now. It's sick.
by VegasAces on
Apr 9, 2008 10:33 PM EDT
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jumvngbhnhj
fffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff*&k
by chance13ga on
Apr 9, 2008 10:33 PM EDT
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Only Mark Redman....
... would dominate us. What a load of horses*it.
-sdp-
by sdp on
Apr 9, 2008 10:34 PM EDT
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My friend and I used to joke
About how Jose Vidro was a GIDP guaranteed whenever he came to bat with men on first, when he was on the Nationals. The first time I went to Safeco Field, I saw him GIDP to start the game to wipe out an Ichiro single, and then GIDP to end the game after Ichiro tagged Rivera.
We even went as far as to rename the stat to "Vidros."
So far, Yunel has been ice cold with any baserunners on as of late.
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by royhobbs on
Apr 9, 2008 10:35 PM EDT
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My brother and I...
...had the same thing, only with Javy Lopez. We used to call him "GIDP Lopez" and he would root for him to strikeout whenever there was a runner on first.
by VegasAces on
Apr 9, 2008 10:36 PM EDT
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Not a good night...
...for our young SS, it appears.
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Apr 9, 2008 10:37 PM EDT
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Holliday's average...
...has gone from .160 at the beginning of the series to .290+. Caught him at the wrong time.
PS...I HATE RESOP, which translates to "I'm going to finish my movie, have a good night everyone."
by Smoltz's Beard on
Apr 9, 2008 10:39 PM EDT
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Hey man have a good night...hopefully the movie makes you forget about this unmitigated disaster.
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Apr 9, 2008 10:39 PM EDT
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these fsn announcers r quite amusing at least
by chance13ga on
Apr 9, 2008 10:42 PM EDT
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Resop
he's like a yates clone, throws hard but gives up runs
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Apr 9, 2008 10:46 PM EDT
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not bad
Heap savin' face. I wonder if any announcers are going to point out the concept of "taking momentum from a loss to tomorrow's game."
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by royhobbs on
Apr 9, 2008 10:56 PM EDT
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Not the Rox radio guys, yet anyway
Small consolation for me, Heap is on my fantasy team...
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Apr 9, 2008 10:58 PM EDT
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Not since Pedro Astacio
Have I seen a slower pitcher. Oh, and look, a 3-run homer. I hope they get this suck out of their system today and tomorrow before playing division rivals.
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by royhobbs on
Apr 9, 2008 11:10 PM EDT
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Wow
Smoltz's Beard got out when the getting was good.
If anyone wants to follow a good game, Pirates/Cubs have a classic going: 4-4 top 15
by VegasAces on
Apr 9, 2008 11:11 PM EDT
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haha
announcers called blanco, blanka, shades of street fighter?
by chance13ga on
Apr 9, 2008 11:17 PM EDT
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sounds like that's a good bunch of announcers there
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Apr 9, 2008 11:20 PM EDT
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Results
The attendance for the game was 23,210. With a guess of 23,333, jc25 gets the point.
The pick to click was Brian McCann. One point each goes to:
morri029
supesk6
jc25
AAB picks, one point each to:
supesk6
hbkbraves
mycr0ft
VegasAces
Lizziebeth
by gondeee on
Apr 10, 2008 10:34 AM EDT
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I was there
Not more than 6,000 people in the stadium. I hate how attendance is skewed for tickets sold, not people at the game....
by Hizilla on
Apr 10, 2008 11:53 AM EDT
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Totals so far this week
bigjoe 3
Euruproktos 3
hbkbraves 3
Lizziebeth 3
jc25 2
mycr0ft 2
supesk6 2
VegasAces 2
17843 1
jack_d 1
jug 1
Perrinbar 1
torchy 1
morri029 1
by gondeee on
Apr 10, 2008 10:38 AM EDT
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Season totals for NAHWAL
bigjoe 6
Euruproktos 6
hbkbraves 6
mycr0ft 6
VegasAces 6
Lizziebeth 5
jack_d 5
bACEballstud 5
supesk6 4
jug 4
torchy 4
brndn 4
chance13ga 4
ejruiz 4
gondeee 4
gopherbroke 4
GRABtheMIC 4
jess7 4
mccannfan 4
Murphy03 4
Rain Delay 4
secondbass 4
Smoltz's Beard 4
jc25 3
17843 3
godawgs 3
RandyRocks 3
sdp 3
Stook 3
yondaime4 3
Perrinbar 2
10-4 2
755aaron 2
A49erFan77 2
deepinmetsterritory 2
ghos 2
Gmills 2
jcarp11 2
mvandonsel 2
rearnold 2
Stephen Webb 2
theangelicdoctor 2
woodywoodsaver 2
zest 2
morri029 1
6stringbeliever 1
atl14yearsschaffer 1
Bama_Ben 1
epati 1
OntheGo 1
pcongnu 1
RonGantFan 1
Samson 1
Something Profound 1
whunt13 1
WienerDog 1
woogidy 1
by gondeee on
Apr 10, 2008 10:39 AM EDT
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YES
i am the god of NAHWAL. i work tomorrow, can you post the thread tonight gondee? pleeeeeeease?
by bigjoe on
Apr 11, 2008 6:25 PM EDT
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