Game Thread & NAHWAL: SWEEP!
by yondaime4 on May 4, 2008 6:30 AM EDT
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Cincinnati Reds at Atlanta Braves, May 4, 2008 1:35 PM EDT
Well Reyes walked more than he had been at AAA but I'll take that start with some jitters.
Today we get their former staff ace Bronson Arroyo. I say former partly because Cueto and Volquez have been so damn good for the Reds and partly because Arroyo has been so bad with an ERA near 7. Not impressive. He has not made it out of the 6th inning in a single start this season and has given up at least 3 runs in every one of his appearances. I like our chances.
I gotta say, Glavine has pitched well so far this year, though he only has 4 starts so far. If we can just get one of his solid quality starts we should be good to go in this one and then we get another off day on Monday.
Atlanta now has the best starter's ERA (3.18) in the league and the second best team ERA behind St. Louis of all teams (Cards: 3.37, Braves: 3.38). The bullpen has even moved up in the past week from 15th in the league to 11th now. Surprisingly we are 9th in the league in runs scored (though 4th in team OPS). I think this will right itself the next few weeks though. There are too many hitter on this team and Tex is starting to stroke the ball now (hits in 8 of his last 9 games). With him hitting the offense is a different animal.
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Sweep Time
I’m feeling pretty good about our chances today…last night was a joy, watching us tack on runs late. For once I wasn’t even worried when The Towel came in!
1. 34,111
2. Tex
3. Tex has at least 2 XBH
by VegasAces on May 4, 2008 8:38 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
NAHWAL
1. 33,187
2. Yunel
3. Chipper and Tex – back to back jacks.
by pett-man on May 4, 2008 8:53 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Their ace
has always been Aaron Harang, not Arroyo. And the way Cueto’s been pitching recently, I wouldn’t have minded seeing him either.
by was385 on May 4, 2008 9:31 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I dunno, i think a 3.29 ERA and 240 innings pitched seems pretty acish to me. Especially for the Reds. And has Harang always been the ace? What about in the 80s and 70s even? That seems difficult to pull off.
by yondaime4 on May 4, 2008 12:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pickage
1. 36,363
2. Chipper
3. Yunel gets plunked (as pitchers tire of the flamboyant bat flip on singles zinging past their privates)...chuck and duck boys!
by OntheGo on May 4, 2008 10:09 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
break out the brooms
1. 39,023
2. Tex
3. Tex has a multi-homerun game.
by jug on May 4, 2008 11:07 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Picks
1. 36,832
2. Frenchy
3. 3 different Braves go yard.
by musicman on May 4, 2008 11:32 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
picks
1) 28,652
2) Chipper
3) Arroyo allows 5 or more in 5 or less
by bigjoe on May 4, 2008 12:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
picks
1. 29,678
2. Mac
3. 3 Braves hit homers
by KC Braves on May 4, 2008 12:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Picks
1) 33,333
2) McCann
3) McCann Hr’s & has at least 3 RBIs
by Murphy03 on May 4, 2008 12:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Picks
1. 31,123
2. Glavine
3. Chipper has two hits and at least one RBI
-RETIRE, BOBBY COX!-
by sdp on May 4, 2008 12:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Picks
1. 35,278
2. McCann
3. Acosta pitches perfect ninth for the save
by ghost of tom thobe on May 4, 2008 12:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Picks
1. 32,250
2. Tex
3. Chipper, Tex, McCann. & Kotsay each have at least one RBI
by mycr0ft on May 4, 2008 12:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Picks
1. 34,020
2. Chipper Jones
3. Glavine goes all the way into the 7th, and we see four relievers.
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by royhobbs on May 4, 2008 12:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pick.
1. 30,001
2. KJ
3. Braves score more than 6 runs again.
by Smoltz's Beard on May 4, 2008 1:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
picks
1. 33,300
2. mccann
3. Braves hit two home runs
by epatl on May 4, 2008 1:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I almost forgot!
What is wrong with me??
1. 31,249
2. Frenchy
3. Blanco bunts for a base hit
by secondbass on May 4, 2008 1:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
good call
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by royhobbs on May 4, 2008 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Notes.
Reyes didn’t struggle because he was nervous; he hit a wall in the 5th and Bobby left him in for the 6th foolishly. Also, Arroyo was never the Reds staff ace, because they’ve had Harang. Arroyo is now more like their 4th best pitcher and when Bailey comes back up, he’ll be 5th. I hope we crush him early today! Go Braves!!!
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by ejruiz on May 4, 2008 1:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why isn’t Escobar in the lineup? I missed the pregame intro
by bigjoe on May 4, 2008 1:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Flu like symptoms. That damn bug is knocking everyone out at some point.
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by royhobbs on May 4, 2008 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What the hell is going on today? We’ve erased TWO Cincy baserunners without a double play? Tremendous
by bigjoe on May 4, 2008 1:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ron Gant
He sounds like a golf announcer, and there is a sense of urgency in his voice at all times.
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by royhobbs on May 4, 2008 2:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I love Ron Gant on commentary. He’s so awesome.
I assume Joe is doing the TBS game with Douchebag, er, Chip?
by bigjoe on May 4, 2008 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hear that? Joe’s having an appendectomy. No Chip for him, either.
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by royhobbs on May 4, 2008 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’d probably rather have the appendectormy
by bigjoe on May 4, 2008 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hahaha
+1
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by royhobbs on May 4, 2008 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, that was the strangest double I’ve seen in some time.
by bigjoe on May 4, 2008 2:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
some insurance so boyer doesn’t eff things up!!
by jug on May 4, 2008 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or Resop. Can’t forget about Resop. I think Bobby actually has though…
by bigjoe on May 4, 2008 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Very likely
I’m sure he’s got bigger things on his mind than his job.
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by royhobbs on May 4, 2008 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You probably wouldn't "meh" if she were on your lap.
Okay then – Jamie Kotsay or Erin Andrews?
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by royhobbs on May 4, 2008 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
She kinda looks like a girl I used to work with…
by bigjoe on May 4, 2008 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
tough one.
I’m not sure…
and you’re right, no meh if in my lap.
by jug on May 4, 2008 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This has ALL the makings of a ten run game.
by bigjoe on May 4, 2008 2:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WE HAVE A JOSH FOGG SIGHTING!
I hope we annihilate him so I can make my buddy eat crow for saying he’d rather have Josh Fogg than Tom Glavine.
by bigjoe on May 4, 2008 2:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OH NO
ITS THE DRAGON SLAYER
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by royhobbs on May 4, 2008 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dear Pujols
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by royhobbs on May 4, 2008 2:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pujols damn it
The Hawks are down by 18 at half.
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by royhobbs on May 4, 2008 2:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah that hurts me. you think woodson is done?
by yondaime4 on May 4, 2008 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
After the first good week
the hawks have had in 10 years? That would be tough….
by Hot Cup Joe on May 4, 2008 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i still think they need to get rid of Billy Knight
by yondaime4 on May 4, 2008 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
JESUS CHRIST, this game is OVER. Come on Tex, BACK TO BACK!
by bigjoe on May 4, 2008 2:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Man Arroyo didn’t look anything like an ACE today…
by yondaime4 on May 4, 2008 2:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If it were Harang
He would be throwing about 160 pitches and go all nine innings in a losing effort.
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by royhobbs on May 4, 2008 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was a SHELLACKING, plain and simple.
by bigjoe on May 4, 2008 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Infield hit for HEAP!? The end of the world is near.
by bigjoe on May 4, 2008 2:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I am just glad to see the offense bouncing back.
by yondaime4 on May 4, 2008 2:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
PFFttt Glavine is horrible, we should have never resigned him.
by yondaime4 on May 4, 2008 2:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
no he’s done. we should trade him for some younger players like Justin Upton and Chris Young from Arizona. I think we could probably talk them into tossing in Conor Jackson if we send Resop too.
by yondaime4 on May 4, 2008 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
More or less it makes up for the embarassing RBI he hung on Arroyo.
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by royhobbs on May 4, 2008 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
His stuff...
... is very hittable now. If he’s not spot on, he’s gonna give up a good handful of runs.
-RETIRE, BOBBY COX!-
by sdp on May 4, 2008 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Glavine's pissed
Huge lead or not, he didn’t want to give that crap up.
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by royhobbs on May 4, 2008 2:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Marvin williams
cold cocks rajin rondo – didn’t know the big pussycat had it in him….
by Hot Cup Joe on May 4, 2008 2:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
this has gotten ugly in several ways
by yondaime4 on May 4, 2008 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well Boourns, they gave Votto an error on McCann’s hit. That sucks
by bigjoe on May 4, 2008 2:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lets see if Kelly can get his average a little higher, cuz lord knows he needs it.
by bigjoe on May 4, 2008 2:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How the hell was Kelly supposed to hit that pitch?
And dear god, Kotsay does it AGAIN.
by bigjoe on May 4, 2008 2:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is getting worrisome
We’re back into a save situation…
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by royhobbs on May 4, 2008 2:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what the hell?
doesn’t look like tommy’s gonna get that first win today. what a collapse
by bigjoe on May 4, 2008 2:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This Chipper guy...
...is pretty good.
by Smoltz's Beard on May 4, 2008 2:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hmmm
Well make it interesting for Boyer/Resop to screw up.
by jug on May 4, 2008 3:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
why is he still in the game? Just so he can get a win? Come on Bobby, he’s clearly out of gas.
by bigjoe on May 4, 2008 3:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Poor Tommy
I call Ohman. He’ll get yet another decision from facing one batter.
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by royhobbs on May 4, 2008 3:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Poor start...
...for Glavine. They certainly are right when they say that he doesn’t give in to the hitter. Every pitch he threw on a 3-2 count was thrown hoping the hitter would swing, because it was well out of the zone.
by Smoltz's Beard on May 4, 2008 3:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Horrid line for Glavine. He looked so good through those first 3, then kinda fell apart. Despite our low rotation ERA…I’m slightly nervous without Smoltz. Reyes needs to keep pitching well, Glavine needs to not have outings like today…and god knows what we’re gonna get out of the fifth spot.
by bigjoe on May 4, 2008 3:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh thank Pujols for this hitting.
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by royhobbs on May 4, 2008 3:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
but of course
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by royhobbs on May 4, 2008 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
with a .518 OBP so far this year…sounds about right
by Smoltz's Beard on May 4, 2008 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here we go with the offense again, 2 on for Kelly…come on, insurance.
by bigjoe on May 4, 2008 3:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sacks full for Larry...
...could be very nice.
by Smoltz's Beard on May 4, 2008 3:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, would you look at...
... Wilfredo Ledezma’s line with San Diego this year:
16 2/3 IP, 12 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 8 BB, 15 SO, 1.08 ERA, 1.20 WHIP
-RETIRE, BOBBY COX!-
by sdp on May 4, 2008 3:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Does Macay McBride even HAVE a line this season?
by bigjoe on May 4, 2008 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Frenchy looked lost...
...right there. Against a lefty too.
by Smoltz's Beard on May 4, 2008 3:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm thoroughly unconvinced...
... that Francoeur is a major league hitter.
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by sdp on May 4, 2008 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sometimes...
...he gets up to the plate and has a honest to pujols good at bat. Other times he looks like a little leaguer.
Make me appreciate Chipper that much more.
by Smoltz's Beard on May 4, 2008 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can’t we just get a grand slam and be done with it?
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by royhobbs on May 4, 2008 3:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We have to score a couple more right there...
Man! What an opportunity!!
by mvandonsel on May 4, 2008 3:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’ve got another one of my nicknames.
JORGE CAMPILLO IS…THE REVELATION!
by bigjoe on May 4, 2008 3:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’d say “REVOLUCION”
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by royhobbs on May 4, 2008 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Rev?
Anyone know how The Vulture is doing over in Houston? I caught him pitching in one game and he wasn’t doing very well.
by Smoltz's Beard on May 4, 2008 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
last time i checked, he had something like 7 HR allowed
by bigjoe on May 4, 2008 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's about the same...
mid-to-high 4.00 ERA, although he’s given up 6 gopher balls this year—he only gave up 6 all of last year.
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by sdp on May 4, 2008 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was thinking about that earlier today as well:
0-3, 14 appearances, 18 IP, 10 R, 10 ER, 6 HR, 4 BB, 13 K, 4.82 ERA
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by royhobbs on May 4, 2008 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yikes.
How’s Anderson doing for us?
by Smoltz's Beard on May 4, 2008 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stats
Josh Anderson:
.280 AVG, 107 AB, 14 H, 3 2B, 1 HR, 8 BB, 15 SO, 14 R, 9 SB, 2 CS, 0 GIDP, .339 OBP
-RETIRE, BOBBY COX!-
by sdp on May 4, 2008 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmm...
...with Gregor playing as well as he is, what do you guys think happens to Anderson? Or for that matter, Brandon Jones?
by Smoltz's Beard on May 4, 2008 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't see them as coveted trade pieces...
... so one of them may end up as a throw-in to complete a trade or they’ll end up coming into Spring camp out-of-options and end up waived. Brandon Jones is a lot of hype and Josh Anderson is essentially a Pete Orr who can hit a smidgen better.
However, I’m pleasantly surprised by Blanco. I wasn’t thrilled with his making the roster, but he’s proved me wrong.
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by sdp on May 4, 2008 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
For Roy Oswalt
Jo-Jo Reyes, Brayan Pena, Josh Anderson, Blaine Boyer, and Chris REitsmop
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by royhobbs on May 4, 2008 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Every time Freel botches in the outfield
I think about Torii Hunter’s embarassing missed dive that lead to the IPHR. Wasn’t it Kotsay who hit it too?
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by royhobbs on May 4, 2008 3:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is a lethal offense...
... problem is, it’s as harmless as a mouse some nights.
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by sdp on May 4, 2008 3:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This game
Is going way too long. Most of the 1:35 games are ending right about now.
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by royhobbs on May 4, 2008 4:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and we still have 3 innings to blow this lead.
by bigjoe on May 4, 2008 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Adding to the Post Total...
Was in the car, when I got out it was 7-1. Not too pleased at the current score. Glavine was moving right along when I was listening, WTF happened? Did he get rocked or was it a bunch of bleeders?
by VegasAces on May 4, 2008 4:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Glavine got smeared
And Royce Ring is in line for the win after 1 batter faced for being the pitcher of decision when the 5th inning started.
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by royhobbs on May 4, 2008 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ring is the ultimate vulture, since he only threw ONE PITCH
by bigjoe on May 4, 2008 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The ultimate vulture is when a guy gets the out by picking off a baseman who is wandering too far off the bag, and no official pitch is actually recorded.
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by royhobbs on May 4, 2008 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
good pitch though, in a bit spot
by Smoltz's Beard on May 4, 2008 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Like I mentioned above...
...he was nibbling at the corners with alot of people, and he’d get to a full count and instead of pitching a strike he would throw a ball out of the zone and hope they chased.
by Smoltz's Beard on May 4, 2008 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
I saw that comment, but I didn’t know if that was the majority of his problem or just part of it. Either way, it irritates me – with a lead that big, make them put it in play! I swear I learned that in Little League.
by VegasAces on May 4, 2008 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just didn’t look like he had “it”. Dunn hit a rocket for a 2 RBI double, but other than that and Bako’s HR I can’t remember many hard hit balls.
by Smoltz's Beard on May 4, 2008 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just laughed my ass off on the cut to the dugout where you see Diaz shoveling a handful of sunflower seeds in his mouth.
by bigjoe on May 4, 2008 4:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wait, so Prado hurt himself on that slide? That dumbass.
by bigjoe on May 4, 2008 4:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah, looked like he jammed his thumb. not smart.
by Smoltz's Beard on May 4, 2008 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
jammed his thumb? from the replay, it looked like he could have broke his wrist.
did anyone else see chipper talking to him in the on-deck circle after he scored a run that inning?
by bigjoe on May 4, 2008 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I always get goosebumps
When I see those FOX MLB promos that show the previous season’s highlights, milestones, all-star clips, and playoff clips.
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by royhobbs on May 4, 2008 4:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hahaha
Jon Scambi and Ron Gant were talking for the last 2 minutes about how great Jo Jo is as a batter, and then Stay-Puft strikes out looking.
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by royhobbs on May 4, 2008 4:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
pitch looked high to me, but probably too close to take.
by Smoltz's Beard on May 4, 2008 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The umps are tired of being out.
The strike zones have turned Erig Gregg-ish now.
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by royhobbs on May 4, 2008 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Boyer has...
...a WHIP of less than 1.00, but an ERA over 5.00? Christ…
by Smoltz's Beard on May 4, 2008 4:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Freel
Is it just me, or does he kind of have this Dana Carvey / Ross Perot looking thing going on?
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by royhobbs on May 4, 2008 4:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Haha...
Ron Gant – “Kotsay isn’t going to hit you alot of HRs.”
by Smoltz's Beard on May 4, 2008 4:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Serial Killer
going to be killing some P** tonight!
by jug on May 4, 2008 4:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Hammer...
Has been dropped. Mark is SO getting some tonight. Lucky Pujols damn bastard.
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by royhobbs on May 4, 2008 4:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I just...
Got on to say it was time for royhobbs to post everyone’s fav pic after Kotsay’s jack…guess I didn’t need to!
by WienerDog on May 4, 2008 4:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gant
Wants Bray tossed. I didn’t really think that was on purpose…Especially to a guy who was 0-3 today.
by jug on May 4, 2008 4:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I have no clue why they would bean Tex of all people.
by Smoltz's Beard on May 4, 2008 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Poor Chipper
Always gets forced out at home in this situation.
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by royhobbs on May 4, 2008 4:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Can we please
Just get a bloody grand slam and be done with it?
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by royhobbs on May 4, 2008 4:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
On the old station...
Dan Haren vs. Johan Santana. Sounds good on paper.
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by royhobbs on May 4, 2008 4:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I just flipped over. Not looking forward to playing the D-Backs. Although, Haren has a sub-par beard. going right now.
by Smoltz's Beard on May 4, 2008 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope we can...
take some of this home cooking on the road. Seems in recent years we stunk at home.
by OntheGo on May 4, 2008 4:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah…road record looks pretty shitty thus far.
by Smoltz's Beard on May 4, 2008 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice work by Acosta...
...good shit. Later everyone.
by Smoltz's Beard on May 4, 2008 4:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
One of the easiest
wins Ring will ever get
by OntheGo on May 4, 2008 4:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I know its just the Reds, but I will definitely take a 3 game sweep after a 4 game losing streak.
by bigjoe on May 4, 2008 4:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Considering they smacked us around last year...
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by sdp on May 4, 2008 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ugh...
... I hate games like this, but glad we won. Felt like a NYY-BOS game…just a bit under 4 hours.
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by sdp on May 4, 2008 4:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pretty interesting team line today
AB – 41
R – 14
H – 19
RBI – 14
LOB – 36
Hit nearly .500 and still leave 36 on base
by OntheGo on May 4, 2008 9:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
*15* were left on base...
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by sdp on May 4, 2008 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
how in the hell did you get 36 LOB? considering we didn’t even have that many runners on to begin with…
by bigjoe on May 4, 2008 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think he added each individual players LOB and totaled it.
by yondaime4 on May 4, 2008 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry guys
Just looking at the line score on ESPN…so yeah added the LOBs
by OntheGo on May 4, 2008 11:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Picks
1. 32,500
2. Frenchy
3. Tex hits a HR
by vvcncmn on May 5, 2008 4:39 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Results
Attendance for the game was 33,750. With a guess of 34,000, chance13ga gets the point.
Again, a lot of clicking going on in this game. I think Chipper, Kotsay, and KJ stand out, though. One point each to:
OntheGo
bigjoe
royhobbs
Smoltz’s Beard
chance13ga
AAB picks, one point each to:
bigjoe
sdp
Smoltz’s Beard
epatl
secondbass
by gondeee on May 5, 2008 9:08 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Finally
I finally had some time to knock out the NAHWAL results. I’m still in Singapore and my trip actually got extended until Friday, so I’ll be here a bit longer than expected, but Matt is doing a great job (though, I’m sure he’s ready for me to back already).
Here are the totals for week 5:
Smoltz’s Beard 7
musicman 5
Murphy03 4
WienerDog 4
hippybustins 3
Lizziebeth 3
sdp 3
secondbass 3
bigjoe 2
chance13ga 2
royhobbs 2
traphicg 2
yondaime4 2
epati 1
Euruproktos 1
jess7 1
OntheGo 1
Perrinbar 1
RonGantFan 1
sddbaker 1
welby24 1
by gondeee on May 5, 2008 9:13 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wtf
Man, I’ve been resoping it up lately. By Pujols though, I’ll get better!
by jug on May 5, 2008 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I was wondering if you were a drunken-Gondee omission, or if you just really sucked this week.
by Smoltz's Beard on May 5, 2008 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
could be a little of both
I need to go back and check up the lush. But, more than likely he got it right…
by jug on May 5, 2008 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Season standings so far
It’s a close race for the season series:
Smoltz’s Beard 20
sdp 20
VegasAces 19
secondbass 16
chance13ga 16
hbkbraves 16
jc25 16
jess7 15
mccannfan 15
bigjoe 13
mycr0ft 13
WienerDog 12
Perrinbar 12
jug 12
torchy 12
jack_d 11
Murphy03 10
Lizziebeth 10
brndn 10
supesk6 9
royhobbs 8
OntheGo 8
morri029 8
pett-man 8
hippybustins 7
yondaime4 7
Euruproktos 7
welby24 7
rearnold 7
Stook 7
traphicg 6
6stringbeliever 6
Rain Delay 6
musicman 5
10-4 5
bACEballstud 5
ejruiz 5
gopherbroke 5
RonGantFan 4
755aaron 4
ghos 4
godawgs 4
gondeee 4
GRABtheMIC 4
NickATL 4
17843 3
Bama_Ben 3
KC Braves 3
RandyRocks 3
epati 2
sddbaker 2
A49erFan77 2
deepinmetsterritory 2
ghost of tom thobe 2
Gmills 2
jcarp11 2
mvandonsel 2
rawleigh 2
Something Profound 2
Stephen Webb 2
theangelicdoctor 2
woodywoodsaver 2
zest 2
atl14yearsschaffer 1
Chopaholic 1
clemsonfan 1
dannycco 1
JBinATL 1
JDMaker1 1
pcongnu 1
Samson 1
subwindow 1
whunt13 1
woogidy 1
by gondeee on May 5, 2008 9:16 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for the update, gondee...
-RETIRE, BOBBY COX!-
by sdp on May 5, 2008 10:51 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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