Reds @ Braves Game Thread and NAHWAL
by yondaime4
on May 3, 2008 11:00 AM EDT
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Cincinnati Reds @ Atlanta Braves
For the first time this baseball season I have a weekend off and I will be spending it watching the Rome Braves take on the August Greenjackets. Should be interesting with two of the top hitting prospects in the lower minors (Angel Villanlona and Jason Heyward) going head to head.
Anyways the Braves will toss rookie Jo-Jo Reyes onto the hill against former Braves great Matt Belisle (pronounces Be-liz-el in my head). If you hadn't picked up on it through various comments and what not, I like Reyes and I have liked him since last season. His most glaring weakness was the walk and so far this season in Richmond he has only issued 8 in 23IP. That is much more controlled compared to last season. As long as he doesn't let his nerves get to him and he pitches the way that got him here he should be fine.
The offense should get a rebound day against Belisle (Be-liz-el), though now that I say that he will most likely two hit us. We shall see.
I will make my best attempt to take some pictures at the game tomorrow night and use them in a customary 3-day minor league wrap up post.
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1.) 33,735
2.) Chipper
3.) Jo-Jo only pitches five and gives up 4 ER but gets the win
by ghost of tom thobe on May 3, 2008 11:45 AM EDT 0 recs
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1. 37,273
2. Tex
3. 3 Braves have a multi-hit game.
by musicman on May 3, 2008 11:59 AM EDT 0 recs
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1. 36,342
2. Chipper
3. Boyer pitches a scoreless inning
Going to the game tonight. It’s currently rainy in Atlanta—hoping it doesn’t get rained out.
-RETIRE, BOBBY COX!-
by sdp on May 3, 2008 12:26 PM EDT 0 recs
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I know he’s been tearing up Triple A, but I just have this gut feeling Jo-Jo has lulled us into a false since of security. He had success in the minors last year, and it just didn’t translate. Honestly, I hope my gut is wrong this time around.
1. 31,230
2. Chipper
3. Jo-Jo goes 7, 3BB 3K 2R 1ER
by RainDelay on May 3, 2008 12:28 PM EDT 0 recs
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1. 27,888
2. Chipper Jones
3. Five relievers are used.
Agreed about Jo-Jo. I like his makeup, and can see legitimate potential, but it’s evident that he’s a mess of nerves on the big stage. His biggest test will be how he does after going through the order once.
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by royhobbs on May 3, 2008 12:36 PM EDT 0 recs
He needs to...
... step up to the plate and prove that he’s not a AAAA player. If he keeps dominating at AAA and flopping at the ML level, he could earn that AAAA label.
-RETIRE, BOBBY COX!-
by sdp on May 3, 2008 12:46 PM EDT 0 recs
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1) 27,333
2) Chipper
3) Braves have a hit in every inning
by Murphy03 on May 3, 2008 1:28 PM EDT 0 recs
picks.
1. 25,355
2. McCann
3. Jo-Jo has a QS and goes at least five, striking out at least three.
Catcher's Blog - Braves blog by a huge Braves fan.
by mccannfan on May 3, 2008 1:40 PM EDT 0 recs
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1. 31,923
2. Chipper
3. Jo-jo walks no more than 2 batters in 6+ innings.
I also am worried about Mr. Reyes. Plus since I can’t watch the game or even listen I fear coming home and finding out the Braves lost. Prove me wrong boys!
by Perrinbar on May 3, 2008 2:31 PM EDT 0 recs
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1. 27,272
2. Tex breaks out
3. Chipper blast alert
by OntheGo on May 3, 2008 3:14 PM EDT 0 recs
going to be tough...
but I think I’ll be on… helping out the cause.
by jug on
May 3, 2008 4:42 PM EDT
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1. 24,024
2. 24
3a. 24 goes 2-4 with 2 extra-base hits and 4 RBIs.
3b. Pyro, Z Fortune and Colonel John, to win, place, and show at the Kentucky Derby.
by jug on May 3, 2008 4:42 PM EDT 0 recs
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1) 26,874
2) Tex
3) Belisle doesn’t make it through 5
by bigjoe on May 3, 2008 5:25 PM EDT 0 recs
I can stomach losing to Adam Wainwright, BUT NOT MATT BELISLE! LETS GO, BLOWOUT TIME!!!!!
by bigjoe on May 3, 2008 7:09 PM EDT 0 recs
i think i'm alone
ALRIGHT JO JO, WAY TO NOT SUCK IN THE FIRST~!
by bigjoe on May 3, 2008 7:18 PM EDT 0 recs
Chipper is a VERY underrated baserunner. Come on Tex, FLY BALL
by bigjoe on May 3, 2008 7:25 PM EDT 0 recs
I am here...
...just cooking dinner and listening on the radio.
Be more active later.
by jug on May 3, 2008 7:28 PM EDT 0 recs
Argh
We’re hitting Belisle real hard and working the count GREAT, but only one run. Meh, hope Jo Jo doesn’t collapse.
by bigjoe on May 3, 2008 7:28 PM EDT 0 recs
HAHAHAHA
Anyone who’s got the Braves feed, PLEASE tell me you just LAUGHED YOUR ASS OFF at JJ. That guy is such a joke.
by bigjoe on May 3, 2008 7:31 PM EDT 0 recs
Agreed
ESPN has Erin Andrews, Rachel Nichols, Suzy Kolber
SS/FSN has Katy Temple
Hell, FOX has Jeanne Zolasco
Yet, PeachtreeTV has JJ. Seriously, can’t they at least try?
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by royhobbs on
May 3, 2008 7:38 PM EDT
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Remember when TBS had EA doing the studio show? Sigh…those were the days. I legit started freaking out and throwing things when I saw Mark Fein the next year.
by bigjoe on
May 3, 2008 7:43 PM EDT
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I know nobody can compare to Erin Andrews, but can’t they at least choose someone moderately attractive and female to do their shows?
I know – Jamie Kotsay. Surely she can read cue cards, and has to know enough about baseball to BS her way through segments, as if we’d be listening to her speak. This way, she can stay with Mark, even on the road. And then we can all laugh at MLB’s version of Doug Christie.
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by royhobbs on
May 3, 2008 7:46 PM EDT
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I was actually reading on…Deadspin or the Big Lead…about this girl at Liberty University named SAMANTHA STEELE. Sounds like a porn name, but the girl is somehow MORE GORGEOUS THAN EA. Seriously. It feels a tad bit skeezy since she’s a college girl (well I’m still in college, so yeah), but still…dear sweet baby jesus.
by bigjoe on
May 3, 2008 7:47 PM EDT
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Frenchy can’t buy a break right now. Keppinger is a lot better defensively than I ever gave him credit for.
by bigjoe on May 3, 2008 7:36 PM EDT 0 recs
And Serial Killer just got ROBBED by Votto. Man. Belisle is REALLY getting smacked around, he’s EXTREMELY lucky thusfar.
by bigjoe on May 3, 2008 7:37 PM EDT 0 recs
bigjoe
good commentary dude. I cant pick up the game and I wanted to see how JoJo is doing and seems good so far.
braves#1
by rockybull on May 3, 2008 7:39 PM EDT 0 recs
Serial Killer showing off the cannon! Our outfield defense is awesome.
by bigjoe on May 3, 2008 7:42 PM EDT 0 recs
I think we’ve found an adequate replacement for the back end of the rotation. JO JO REYES HAS LEARNED HOW TO PITCH AT THE MAJOR LEAGUE LEVEL, AND I AM THRILLED!
by bigjoe on May 3, 2008 7:46 PM EDT 0 recs
But seriously
How great is it to hear Skip Caray doing TV? I guess Lemke is doing the radio with Pete…I really, REALLY miss Pete on the TV games, he’s so awesome. How him or Skip hasn’t won the Ford Frick Award yet, I have NO clue.
by bigjoe on May 3, 2008 7:48 PM EDT 0 recs
Kelly also cannot buy a break right now. Poor guy, he’s due to go on an INSANE tear soon and get that average up to a respectable range. I think its down to under .230 now.
by bigjoe on May 3, 2008 7:49 PM EDT 0 recs
Wow
Nice Smoltz jersey.
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by royhobbs on May 3, 2008 7:53 PM EDT 0 recs
I have a white Smoltz jersey, but I didn’t pony up for the “authentic” lettering. Seriously, its like an extra 80 bucks…I figured it was the safest bet at the time about 4 years ago, and I was right.
This year I’m looking at a red McCann or Francoeur. I want a Frenchy one bad, but the lack of a long-term deal has me nervous. McCann is a safer bet.
And of course, if we resign Tex…he is SO the pick next year. Also considering a 1974 Aaron, since that will NEVER get old.
by bigjoe on
May 3, 2008 7:55 PM EDT
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Hmmm
You’re in Georgia, I’m assuming, so here’s a tidbit:
If you know where Peachtree City is, there is a Hibbett Sports store there that has decently priced Alt. Red Hudson jerseys (authentic black 15 w/ white lettering) on a regular basis.
Why? Because Huddy lives in Peachtree City. The owners said that he came in a few times, and gave them jokingly teases about how they didn’t have enough of his jerseys on sale.
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by royhobbs on
May 3, 2008 7:58 PM EDT
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I’m about 800 miles from Atlanta, ha. Though I AM kicking around the idea of a ROAD TRIP and possibly a drunken Talking Chop meetup at Turner in July or August.
And Hud’s a free agent in 2 years…NOT SAFE!
by bigjoe on
May 3, 2008 7:59 PM EDT
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Nevermind then. Pete Orr also lived in that area, but I would have laughed if they had Pete Orr jerseys for sale back then.
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by royhobbs on
May 3, 2008 8:05 PM EDT
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I’d buy another Chipper jersey…but my dad got me a BITCHIN BP jersey that they don’t use anymore that has the authentic lettering that I love to death
by bigjoe on
May 3, 2008 8:09 PM EDT
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Drat. Escobar keeps being hot, but Chipper can’t deliver. Heart of the order needs to do SOMETHING in the next inning.
by bigjoe on May 3, 2008 7:54 PM EDT 0 recs
This is a PLEASANT surprise! I’m legit stunned by how well Jo Jo is running through the Reds.
by bigjoe on May 3, 2008 8:01 PM EDT 0 recs
DAMN! Another good play by the Reds. Their defense is REALLY helping Belisle out tonight.
by bigjoe on May 3, 2008 8:10 PM EDT 0 recs
Like disobedient children
The tables have been set nicely time and time again, and yet nobody finishes their meals.
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by royhobbs on May 3, 2008 8:11 PM EDT 0 recs
Every time I see Encarnacion
I just think of the clip on SportsCenter during the Caribbean World Series where Edwin hit a monster jack, and the announcer was all like:
HOMERAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALALALALALALALAAAAAAAAAAAAANNNNN
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by royhobbs on May 3, 2008 8:13 PM EDT 0 recs
Beautiful 4-5-3
Chipper looked like a man who found his childhood teddy bear with that turn.
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by royhobbs on May 3, 2008 8:14 PM EDT 0 recs
I’m so giddy that Jo Jo has learned how to pitch at the major league level. Seriously, you have no idea how much fun I’m having watching him pitch tonight.
And as I say that, a single. BOOURNS.
by bigjoe on May 3, 2008 8:16 PM EDT 0 recs
Jo Jo in a little trouble…if he’s matured, he should know how to get out of this
by bigjoe on May 3, 2008 8:20 PM EDT 0 recs
jojo
4 Ks…nice job. Mark says he looks so much more confident out there…Oh I hope, hope he can give us this for the whole season. We need it.
by jug on May 3, 2008 8:21 PM EDT 0 recs
yeah really. i can live with jo jo as a 4/5 if we have gonzalez, soriano & smoltz doing the 7-8-9 gimmick
by bigjoe on
May 3, 2008 8:22 PM EDT
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Totally off topic
You know, I really enjoy those Dos Equis commercials, with the most interesting man alive vignettes.
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by royhobbs on May 3, 2008 8:22 PM EDT 0 recs
speaking of dos equis…ITS CINCO DE M\AYO EVE EVE! WHY ARE YOU AT HOME WATCHING THE BRAVOS?!
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May 3, 2008 8:22 PM EDT
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Because it’s not Cinco De Mayo.
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by royhobbs on
May 3, 2008 8:24 PM EDT
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but CDM is on a Monday. Who the fuck goes out and gets wasted on a Monday? especially since I have finals that week…but none Tuesday…but yeah, my friends blow, so I’ll just chill and watch the game (if there is one, I haven’t checked the schedule yet)
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May 3, 2008 8:24 PM EDT
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I work with a lot of young folks at a pretty lax company that believes that it’s okay to celebrate CDM, no matter what day it falls on.
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by royhobbs on
May 3, 2008 8:26 PM EDT
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Yeah...
I am not sure… I can’t tell if I love them or hate them. Clever though…”I don’t always drink beer, but when I do, I drink Dos Equis.”
by jug on
May 3, 2008 8:23 PM EDT
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Random
Got some of the Sam Adams Summer Ale today for the Derby/game…semester’s over, watched the derby, enjoying baseball outside with a summer ale… life is good.
by jug on May 3, 2008 8:22 PM EDT 0 recs
bleh, i’m going cheap tonight and doing the miller lite gimmick. i work across the street from a distributor and saw a couple of interesting gimmicks today: the LABATT SUMMER SAMPLER,and BUD LIME. i kinda liked Miller Chill, so I think I’d be down with the Lime…but the summer sampler intrigues me since I’m really down with the Labatt gimmick.
by bigjoe on
May 3, 2008 8:24 PM EDT
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I saw the bud light lime, and it looked disgusting.
Good choice with the Labatt. I’m a big fan of the LaBatt.
Haven’t tried the Miller Chill, but the old woman at Publix keeps pushing it on me every time I buy beer there.
by jug on
May 3, 2008 8:26 PM EDT
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Hypocrisy
I thought it was funny that Miller did that whole man laws gimmick, where the wrestler was all like NO FRUIT IN BEER, and they made it a man law, and then Miller comes out and releases Miller Chill with Lime.
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by royhobbs on
May 3, 2008 8:28 PM EDT
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Miller Chill has an aftertaste of ORANGE GATORAGE. Seriously, its fucking DELICIOUS.
by bigjoe on
May 3, 2008 8:28 PM EDT
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I'll keep that in mind
‘Cuz man law or not, I do like my Coronas, Sols, or Dos Equises with limes every now and then.
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by royhobbs on
May 3, 2008 8:31 PM EDT
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Only thing is, the price. Its cheaper than Corona, but more expensive than the domestic light. Bleh.
by bigjoe on
May 3, 2008 8:32 PM EDT
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Is this a joke or something?
I’ve heard lots of people referring to Yunel Escobar as “Pablo.” What’s the story behind it?
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by royhobbs on
May 3, 2008 8:29 PM EDT
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Don't know.
Who is the Serial Killer? Blanco? What is deal with that?
by jug on
May 3, 2008 8:30 PM EDT
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Serial Killer = Mark Kotsay. Because seriously, look at his profile picture on MLB.com. It looks like a serial killer’s mugshot.
by bigjoe on
May 3, 2008 8:31 PM EDT
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Hahahahahaha
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by royhobbs on
May 3, 2008 8:32 PM EDT
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Hahahahhahahaha
Okay, I get it now. First link, very stupid-funny.
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by royhobbs on
May 3, 2008 8:32 PM EDT
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Are we gonna get stupid nicknames for everyone on the team? I fully support this.
by bigjoe on
May 3, 2008 8:33 PM EDT
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Oh dear god
Need to counteract this ugliness, asap.
whew
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May 3, 2008 8:33 PM EDT
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If I go to Turner this summer, it is MY QUEST to get a new picture of MRS JAMIE KOTSAY for the board. I don’t care if I have to KO guards to get into the wives section…its gonna happen.
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May 3, 2008 8:34 PM EDT
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