Reds @ Braves Game Thread and NAHWAL
by yondaime4 on May 3, 2008 11:00 AM EDT
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Cincinnati Reds at Atlanta Braves, May 3, 2008 7:10 PM EDT
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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picks
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 reply actions 0 recs
Picks
1. 37,273
2. Tex
3. 3 Braves have a multi-hit game.
by musicman on May 3, 2008 11:59 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
picks.
1. 30,000
2. KJ
3. Save for Acosta.
by Smoltz's Beard on May 3, 2008 12:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Picks
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 reply actions 0 recs
Picks...
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 reply actions 0 recs
Picks
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 reply actions 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 reply actions 0 recs
pik
1. 33333
2. chipper
3. chipper homers
by chance13ga on May 3, 2008 12:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mine
1. 28,249
2. Yunel
3. Frenchy hits one out
by secondbass on May 3, 2008 1:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Picks
1) 27,333
2) Chipper
3) Braves have a hit in every inning
by Murphy03 on May 3, 2008 1:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
picks.
1. 25,355
2. McCann
3. Jo-Jo has a QS and goes at least five, striking out at least three.
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by mccannfan on May 3, 2008 1:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Picks
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 reply actions 0 recs
Pickage
1. 27,272
2. Tex breaks out
3. Chipper blast alert
by OntheGo on May 3, 2008 3:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the picks
1- 35,345
2- Tex
3- 289 posts tonight!!
by WienerDog on May 3, 2008 3:21 PM EDT reply actions 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 up reply actions 0 recs
picks 24
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 reply actions 0 recs
picks
1) 26,874
2) Tex
3) Belisle doesn’t make it through 5
by bigjoe on May 3, 2008 5:25 PM EDT reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 0 recs
CF probably could have had that if he got dirty
by bigjoe on May 3, 2008 7:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Chipper is a VERY underrated baserunner. Come on Tex, FLY BALL
by bigjoe on May 3, 2008 7:25 PM EDT reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 up reply actions 0 recs
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 up reply actions 0 recs
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 up reply actions 0 recs
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 up reply actions 0 recs
6 UP 6 DOWN FOR JO JO! I’m pleasantly surprised!
by bigjoe on May 3, 2008 7:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 reply actions 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 reply actions 0 recs
Wow. Belisle’s curve has been FILTHY tonight.
by bigjoe on May 3, 2008 7:38 PM EDT reply actions 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 reply actions 0 recs
Serial Killer showing off the cannon! Our outfield defense is awesome.
by bigjoe on May 3, 2008 7:42 PM EDT reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 0 recs
yep, pete and mark on the FM...
Doing a great job.
by jug on May 3, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 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 reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Nice Smoltz jersey.
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by royhobbs on May 3, 2008 7:53 PM EDT reply actions 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 up reply actions 0 recs
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 up reply actions 0 recs
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 up reply actions 0 recs
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 up reply actions 0 recs
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 up reply actions 0 recs
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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 up reply actions 0 recs
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 reply actions 0 recs
speaking of dos equis…ITS CINCO DE M\AYO EVE EVE! WHY ARE YOU AT HOME WATCHING THE BRAVOS?!
by bigjoe on May 3, 2008 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because it’s not Cinco De Mayo.
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by royhobbs on May 3, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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)
by bigjoe on May 3, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 up reply actions 0 recs
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 reply actions 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 up reply actions 0 recs
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 up reply actions 0 recs
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 up reply actions 0 recs
Miller Chill has an aftertaste of ORANGE GATORAGE. Seriously, its fucking DELICIOUS.
by bigjoe on May 3, 2008 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 up reply actions 0 recs
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 up reply actions 0 recs
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 up reply actions 0 recs
Don't know.
Who is the Serial Killer? Blanco? What is deal with that?
by jug on May 3, 2008 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 up reply actions 0 recs
Hahahahahaha
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by royhobbs on May 3, 2008 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 up reply actions 0 recs
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 up reply actions 0 recs
Oh dear god
Need to counteract this ugliness, asap.
whew
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by royhobbs on May 3, 2008 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by bigjoe on May 3, 2008 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just keep your ears open
If there are ANY Mark Kotsay appearances scheduled, I am so there. Because, I want to you know … support what’s his face, Mark.
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by royhobbs on May 3, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pablo Escobar
notorious colombian drug lord. Not really funny and definitely not in good taste, but….hey, it was a lapse of my usual high standards.
by Hot Cup Joe on May 3, 2008 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No standards here, this is Talking Chop.
by bigjoe on May 3, 2008 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good point....
i was thinking of Athletics Nation….
by Hot Cup Joe on May 3, 2008 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
YEAH!!!!!
Escobar is on FIRE, that Renteria trade is looking better by the day with Jari’s emergence. Good to see Kelly get out of his funk too.
by bigjoe on May 3, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yunel
is just fulfilling my pick to click request. Geez, I owe him 5 bucks now…..
by secondbass on May 3, 2008 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
JESUS!
Keppinger AGAIN. That guy has been all over the place tonight.
by bigjoe on May 3, 2008 8:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ok, not deserting...
but I’ll be back in a bit…
by jug on May 3, 2008 8:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Crap
Shutout averted.
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by royhobbs on May 3, 2008 8:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yuck
2 steals? Poor Heap, he just can’t throw anyone out.
by bigjoe on May 3, 2008 8:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
All of a sudden
This looks like any game where Tim Wakefield is pitching, or Johnny Estrada is catching.
Next thing we know, Brian McCann will be going off to see Dr. James Andrews, and before we know it, he’ll need Tommy John surgery.
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by royhobbs on May 3, 2008 8:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
brian’s throws aren’t even CLOSE. what the fuck is his problem? maybe we shoulda kept salty behind the plate and moved mccann to first.
by bigjoe on May 3, 2008 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BOOOOOOOOOOO!
Jo Jo pitched GREAT until this inning, shame he gets hosed out of the quality start. And we go to the bullpen…and we know how much of an adventure that can be. If Resop blows this, things are getting BROKEN.
by bigjoe on May 3, 2008 8:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bennett better get the DP, so he can stay in for more than one fucking batter.
by bigjoe on May 3, 2008 8:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bobby is a fucking idiot. You do NOT use your LONG RELIEVER for ONE FUCKING BATTER.
by bigjoe on May 3, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
YEAH OHMAN!!!!
Only bad thing is, we’re probably gonna get some combo of Resop/Boyer in the 7th & 8th, because I don’t think Bobby has realized that Campillo can go 2 and light shit up.
by bigjoe on May 3, 2008 8:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ANOTHER cheap hit for Frenchy? Wow, I’ll take it, but I can’t say I’m not nervous.
by bigjoe on May 3, 2008 8:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hahahaha
JJ’s not even looking at the god damn right camera while blabbing away.
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by royhobbs on May 3, 2008 8:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
JJ is a hack. We’re talking…the quality of the RANDOM BLACK GUY that filled in for Mark Fein last year. Maybe worse.
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i love when people recognize my RANDOM MEMORIES
by bigjoe on May 3, 2008 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ugh
Just saw Boyer warming up. I’m going to be sick.
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by royhobbs on May 3, 2008 9:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
back.
So apparently all I missed was cussing McCann and the bullpen?
by jug on May 3, 2008 9:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
My guess
Most older folks with kids and families, doing whatever older folks with kids and families do. Some might be at the game, or just not at their computers.
I’m stuck in the middle – still in the 20s, but with my own house in the ‘burbs.
Didn’t feel like going to tonight’s game, my next season ticket isn’t until late-May, but I might go to Wednesday’s against the Padres.
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by royhobbs on May 3, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thought about...
making the drive for the Padres…but I think I’ll wait, since Maddux isn’t going to be pitching.
by jug on May 3, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No Maddux, No Peavy. Taking Wednesday, to get to see Huddy.
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by royhobbs on May 3, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It would almost be worth it for
the surgeon vs. the tall-mofo on Tuesday.
by jug on May 3, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Nats played earlier
So he’s evidently not at the ballpark.
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by royhobbs on May 3, 2008 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
come on, LETS TURN THIS INTO A NON-SAVE SITUATION!!!
by bigjoe on May 3, 2008 9:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We need a grand slam.
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by royhobbs on May 3, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I WILL TAKE THE CHEAP RBI FOR TEX! COME ONNNNNN HEAP!
by bigjoe on May 3, 2008 9:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
can't decide
was thinking about getting either a home or an alt jersey, but just a plain one, since I don’t want to pony up for one with a player on it… not sure, any advice?
by jug on May 3, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Whatever you choose
Get it at the Ted. You can get a blank replica for $60, of any type at this one spot IN the park, and not in the parking lot from some bootlegger.
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by royhobbs on May 3, 2008 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
get the red alternate. i think the braves site sells them for $90. i really want one, but i’m taking the plunge and getting a player (mac or yuney) soon.
by bigjoe on May 3, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The store I mentioned earlier
Authentic Huddy red jerseys for $65 in the off-season.
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by royhobbs on May 3, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, really. i can’t afford to road trip during fall semester for a jersey.
by bigjoe on May 3, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No biggie
Jerseys are more expensive than ever. I remember when NBA jerseys were $44 instead of $70, and NFL jerseys were $55 instead of $65.
Blank replicas on the Braves site are $80. If you go to the Ted, there is a store behind Tooner Field (Cartoon Network building) that does custom naming, but you can buy the blank jerseys from them for $60.
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by royhobbs on May 3, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well I am in Auburn for the week
which is only 80 miles from PTC, but if it is not a deal its not worth the drive.
by jug on May 3, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I also want a mac or yuney
both are solid.
by jug on May 3, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ANOTHER cheap hit for francoeur. i’m resigned to the fact that he’s not gonna be a cleanup hitter in the majors.
by bigjoe on May 3, 2008 9:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
When was the last time
You saw a pinch-hitter bat twice in an inning?
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by royhobbs on May 3, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
good inning, now boyer/resop has plenty of breathing room to fuck up upon.
by bigjoe on May 3, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well said
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by royhobbs on May 3, 2008 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seven-Run Lead
But I’m still not getting the celebratory cold ones out yet.
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by royhobbs on May 3, 2008 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I see...
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by royhobbs on May 3, 2008 9:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Griffey homer
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by royhobbs on May 3, 2008 9:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
oh, yeah I didn't connect
and neither did he.
by jug on May 3, 2008 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the reds are a decent young team, i’ll be more than happy with 2/3, with a sweep possibly coming tomorrow.
BLAINE BOYER DIDN’T FUCK SHIT UP, STOP THE PRESSES
by bigjoe on May 3, 2008 9:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What makes you think that they’ll change arms in the 9th?
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by royhobbs on May 3, 2008 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
because it would BEHOOVE bobby to allow a reliever to go more than an inning. we’ll get resop in the 9th, and he’ll allow a run or two
by bigjoe on May 3, 2008 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh fuck
resop. we don’t have a big enough lead.
by jug on May 3, 2008 10:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i called it. if he gets a 1-2-3, i’ll buy the whole bunch of you a round if i go to turner this offseason.
by bigjoe on May 3, 2008 10:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
DOWN TO THE WIRE HOLMES
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by royhobbs on May 3, 2008 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Towel
Bobby’s thrown in The Towel…8 run lead…we might be OK.
by WienerDog on May 3, 2008 10:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hahaha
Glad to know I’m not the only one using that term. The Towel throws a lot like Reitsma, and for the most part, sucks as bad. I’m just waiting for Resop to allow the tying run to be on-deck, and seeing Bobby in the dugout, being able to clearly read his lips saying “god damn it, son of a bitch”
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by royhobbs on May 3, 2008 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Resop = Reitsma
They are the same to me. They even kind of look the same to me. I don’t know, I just assume they are cousins or brothers or something. No 2 people can suck that bad without a connection.
by jug on May 3, 2008 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just thinking the same thing
They do kind of look alike. Reitsma’s a little taller though, it seems.
Oh yeah, I got into a huge verbal fight with Reitsma’s cousins while out at Safeco Park, it was awesome. The argument ended when they asked why I hated him so much, and I drunkenly turned my Braves hat around so they could see the Atlanta emblem, and told them that their cousin ruined my team for a year. They didn’t really have a comeback for that.
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by royhobbs on May 3, 2008 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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C,mon guys…I need an AAB here.
by WienerDog on May 3, 2008 10:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If Resop doesn’t blow it, that makes five relievers for me.
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by royhobbs on May 3, 2008 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
w00t
does two in a row count as a winning streak? break out the bud select boys, time to celebrate.
by jug on May 3, 2008 10:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I've got a couple ales left..
And here we go!
by WienerDog on May 3, 2008 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tex....
eats just about everything up at first
by OntheGo on May 3, 2008 10:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I legit can’t complain about anything tonight, aside from the fact that Jo Jo didn’t get a QS. here’s hoping we get the SWEEP~! tomrorow
by bigjoe on May 3, 2008 10:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
4 in a row
The Reds have now lost… :-)
by WienerDog on May 3, 2008 10:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So bigjoe
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by royhobbs on May 3, 2008 10:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
if i come to ATL, and you guys are at the park, a beer on me. seriously.
by bigjoe on May 3, 2008 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BTW
I wore The Shirt again tonight and per instructions found on this here site, didn’t wash. I’ll repeat tomorrow…
by WienerDog on May 3, 2008 10:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Results
Attendance for the game was 37,969. With a guess of 37,273, musicman gets the point.
Kind of hard to pick a click or two when everyone has two hits. We’ll give one to Yunesco for his three hits and KJ for two doubles (apologies to everyone else in the lineup). One point each to:
Smoltz’s Beard
secondbass
AAB picks, one point to:
sdp
by gondeee on May 5, 2008 8:57 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Come on gondeee
I called five relievers and we used five relievers – that had to be worth something, right? Bennett, Ohman, Campillo, Boyer, and REitsmop – I know the last two are negligible, but they’re still on the roster!
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