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Pads @ Braves Game Thread and NAHWAL

San Diego Padres at Atlanta Braves, May 7, 2008 7:10 PM EDT


Do you guys realize we are 12-4 at home this season? Only the surprising St. Louis has as good a record at home so far. The downside is that we are 4-11 on the road but I'll bring that up again when we are actually on the road.

We are tossing Hudson up there tomorrow and he was very strong last start after getting off of that flu bug that has been going around. Obviously with Huddy having the season he has had I feel pretty good about the game in general. The amazing thing about Hudson is RH hitters only have 2 XBH against him this season in 72 ABs. Thats just amazing. (Other quirky stats include: No LH hitter has scored a run against Hudson and LH have more ABs against him at 88 vs. 72).

Randy Wolf will be throwing for the Pads and several of our guys have had good success against him in that past though outside of Chipper and Kotsay no one else really has a bunch of ABs against him. I would guess we'll see Diaz starting since he is 4-5 career off of him.

By the way, Chipper Jones is good.


G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2008 - Chipper Jones 29 115 23 49 6 0 10 29 14 10 0 0 .426 .481 .739

I was sorely disappointed in the fact we didn't get our 500 posts. I will assume some of the blame because I had to be out to the house tonight, but failure will not be tolerated again.

 

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Pics

1. 25,102
2. Chipper
3. Chip & Tex back to back HRs

by jug on May 7, 2008 12:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

picks

1. 22,756
2. Hudson
3. Blaine Boyers arm explodes in the bottom of the 8th

by 10-4 on May 7, 2008 12:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

amended picks

3. meant to say :”Boyer’s arm explodes in the top of the 8th”. Now i will surely win!

by 10-4 on May 7, 2008 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Picks

1. 24,123
2. Diaz
3. The Towel makes an appearance, but doesn’t blow the game.

by VegasAces on May 7, 2008 12:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

picks

1. 22,309
2. Chipper (how can you not anymore?)
3. Braves turn 3 DPs

Is there an accurate, up to date scoreboard for NAHWAL?? I feel like at SOME point I should’ve won a point. My goal for the year is to hit 5 points. Yep, aim low for less disappointment.

by traphicg on May 7, 2008 12:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Gondee posted it in the thread for the game on Sunday. At the very bottom.

by Smoltz's Beard on May 7, 2008 12:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Picks.

I’ve got Wolf on a couple of fantasy teams this year, so I’ve watched some of his starts. He’s looked pretty good thus far, and I think we’ll have a harder time than we did yesterday. Won’t be around to watch the game tonight cause of softball, so good luck in the quest for 500 comments.

1. 20,000
2. Hud-piece
3. Yunel has 2 XBH

by Smoltz's Beard on May 7, 2008 12:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

picks

1. 21,039
2. Kotsay—why not?
3. Huddy reaches double digit Ks again

by ghost of tom thobe on May 7, 2008 12:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Picks

1. 21,900
2. Huddy
3. Bullpen doesn’t give up an ER

by rearnold on May 7, 2008 12:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

picks

1. 19,500
2. Hudson
3. Frenchy has at least two RBIs

by brndn on May 7, 2008 12:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Mine

1. 20,249
2. Hudson
3. Frenchy gets an outfield assist

by secondbass on May 7, 2008 12:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Picks

1. 22,776
2. Yunel Escobar
3. Scoreless game until the 4th inning.

Will be at the game again tonight. If Kotsay does well again, someone else will have to fill in with the obligatory “Kotsay’s SO getting some tonight” comments.

one more time ... for sting!! a sports blog written by two opinionated males

by royhobbs on May 7, 2008 12:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

picks.

1. 35,234
2. Frenchy
3. Jo-Jo only walks two while striking out at least five.

Catcher's Blog - Braves blog by a huge Braves fan.

by mccannfan on May 7, 2008 12:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

make that..

2. Huddy.
3. Huddying only walks two while striking out at least five.

I spaced out for some reason and for some unknown reason though Jo-Jo was going tonight.

Catcher's Blog - Braves blog by a huge Braves fan.

by mccannfan on May 7, 2008 12:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

grr.

Huddy*

And that was meant to be a reply as well.

Catcher's Blog - Braves blog by a huge Braves fan.

by mccannfan on May 7, 2008 1:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Picks

1. 19,564
2. Matty Diaz
2. Braves win 6-3

by bgrossbe on May 7, 2008 1:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Haha...

...holy shit, the Reds are winning 7-0 right now with five solo HRs and one 2-run HR.

Corey Patterson is still hitting leadoff and has gone 0-4.

by Smoltz's Beard on May 7, 2008 2:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

9-0

Votto hits his 3rd of the game, a 2-run shot.

Unreal.

by Smoltz's Beard on May 7, 2008 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Glad

I have him on my fantasy team!

by mvandonsel on May 7, 2008 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

picks

1) 22.753
2) Serial Killer
3) Braves pound or 10 or more hits

by bigjoe on May 7, 2008 2:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

SERIAL KILLER

Randy Wolf, he’s coming for you!

by jug on May 7, 2008 2:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm speechless...

...what a disturbing image. Is the George Clooney’s head in the bag?

by Smoltz's Beard on May 7, 2008 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Chris Young

Does kind of look like a 7’12” George Clooney…

by jug on May 7, 2008 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is

one of the coolest things I have ever seen! Well played!

by mvandonsel on May 7, 2008 5:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

picks

1. 21,875
2. Chipper
3. Best bet on Chipper…goes deep again, drives in 3.

by jc25 on May 7, 2008 3:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Picks.

1. 16, 344
2. Huddy
3. Huddy has yet again at least a 2 to 1 Ground out to fly out ration in 6+ innings of work.

by Perrinbar on May 7, 2008 3:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

and I do of course mean ratio, not ration.

by Perrinbar on May 7, 2008 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pickin'...

1. 21,590
2. Chipper
3. Huddy goes 7, Chipper and Yuni w/ RBIs, and Skip pushes Chip out of the booth…window

by Lizziebeth on May 7, 2008 3:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ho hum Picks

1. 21,212 ho num
2. Chipper ho hum
3. More than 10 hits but somehow still too exciting…ho hum

by OntheGo on May 7, 2008 4:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Picks

1. 20,421
2. Timothy Adam Hudson
3. Chipper Jones continues his hot hitting as he collects at least two hits

-RETIRE, BOBBY COX!-

by sdp on May 7, 2008 5:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

pads picks

1. 19,256
2. Huddy
3. Francoeur goes yard

by KC Braves on May 7, 2008 5:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Jeff Francoeur's numbers, sans his 7-RBI day in Washington...

122 AB, 12 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR, 13 RBI, .262 BA, .290 OBP, .401 SLG, 0.691 OPS

Ugly.

-RETIRE, BOBBY COX!-

by sdp on May 7, 2008 5:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Jeff Francoeurs numbers sans every day other than his 7 RBI game...

5 AB, 2 R, 2 HR, 7 RBI, .600 BA, .600 OBP, 1.800 SLG., 2.400 OPS

by yondaime4 on May 7, 2008 6:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Picks

1) 23,333
2) Huddy
3) 3 Brave Home Runs!

by Murphy03 on May 7, 2008 5:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Picks

1. 25,281
2. Huddy
3. Matty and Chipper both have a multi-hit game .

by musicman on May 7, 2008 6:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

pik

1. 23k
2. chipper
3. chipper homers twice

by chance13ga on May 7, 2008 6:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Picks

1. 20,500
2. Chipper
3. Hudson homers

by mycr0ft on May 7, 2008 6:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Picks

1. 24,387
2. Chipper
3. Huddy gets a QS and the win with at least 7Ks

by hbkbraves on May 7, 2008 6:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Uh-oh.

Is Huddy going all John Smoltz on us, strikeout wise that is, not crazy shoulder problems.

by Perrinbar on May 7, 2008 7:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

And suddenly less so.

Plus they are hitting him in the air. Which is the worse part.

by Perrinbar on May 7, 2008 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

thanks for the jinx...

as they talk about only 12 XBHs 3 and 4 hitters…

by jug on May 7, 2008 7:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ah Christ, now a balk.

You gotta be kidding me.

by Perrinbar on May 7, 2008 7:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

clearly stepped towards third

by jug on May 7, 2008 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lets hope Bobby kept Huddy's head in the game

much like he kept him playing in the game.

by Perrinbar on May 7, 2008 7:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm only watching on gamecast...

was the ball that Kelly hit close to going out?

by mvandonsel on May 7, 2008 7:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

sorry

I missed it…had to take out the trash.

by jug on May 7, 2008 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that pitch was in the same place

as for Brian Giles, so either the first one was wrong or that was wrong

by jug on May 7, 2008 7:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

well

what an ugly 2nd inning this is turning out to be.

by jug on May 7, 2008 7:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Tex

probably could have had that even though the throw was terrible. He took his eyes off it

by jug on May 7, 2008 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not sure

why you would walk Baird… Hope Wolf grounds into double play, otherwise you have to pitch to Giles.

by jug on May 7, 2008 7:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Plus the force out at the plate.

by Perrinbar on May 7, 2008 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

whew

got it.

by jug on May 7, 2008 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The other, more subtle reason would be to just abandon that at bat. Rather than getting into a must throw a strike situation with a hitter, take your chances with the pitcher. It seemed to work out.

by Perrinbar on May 7, 2008 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

true

I suppose it was the right call, because if he hits a ground ball to the right side it could score a run. I just could see it backfiring.

by jug on May 7, 2008 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh yeah

It’s one of those types of decisions. I’ve never examined the statistics of it, I’m sure someone has, but it seems like the best move, especially with the pitcher up.

by Perrinbar on May 7, 2008 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I clearly

am talking to myself…last 5 all me…

by jug on May 7, 2008 7:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Take that!

by Perrinbar on May 7, 2008 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I would say something.

But gamecast is being stupid as usually, I just now saw the the error by Chipper.
So I am way behind yall.

by mvandonsel on May 7, 2008 7:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I just saw

the double play now!!!

by mvandonsel on May 7, 2008 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

you should put yourself on a TC delay too

so you that game isn’t ruined for you…

by jug on May 7, 2008 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Or we should

mess with him. I try and do it to the guys in my house. Our HD channels are about 5 seconds ahead of the SD channels. I often yell out as though a great play has happened.

by Perrinbar on May 7, 2008 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

HAHA...

I do that too!

by mvandonsel on May 7, 2008 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like this new Randy Wolf.

Who needs a quick inning when you can walk everyone in sight. Also we could do with someone who isn’t Heap up right now. He ain’t so hot with men on.

by Perrinbar on May 7, 2008 7:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Heap

The guy is a machine. Has he had, what, 2 or 3 games off? I’m almost afraid we are over-working him. Of course, we don’t really have too much of a backup in Corky.

by jug on May 7, 2008 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Corky...

every time I hear that name. I think of the kid with down syndrome from that TV show Life Goes On…anybody remember that?

by mvandonsel on May 7, 2008 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ah yes

I think of that or Corky’s BBQ

by jug on May 7, 2008 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Actually

I don’t see any down in the south either, just had them in KY.

by jug on May 7, 2008 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

But would you have predicted him coming through.

Without knocking the run in? What are the odds of that?

by Perrinbar on May 7, 2008 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

he may not

have seen it yyet

by jug on May 7, 2008 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

True...

Tex isn’t exactly quick though…

by mvandonsel on May 7, 2008 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Also Pete

is saying that we are facing like a thousand lefties in the next 5 games. What the hell? Which of the baseball gods is responsible for that? I’d like to slug him one.

by Perrinbar on May 7, 2008 7:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Long inning

is good, so Tim can settle down.

by jug on May 7, 2008 7:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Diaz gettin' fat!

Looks like he’s on the mccann diet

by Hot Cup Joe on May 7, 2008 7:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Bobby

seems to be carrying a few extra pounds this season too.

by jug on May 7, 2008 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

mmm...

clubhouse spread….

by Hot Cup Joe on May 7, 2008 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well one run at least.

If Kotsay can just do it for Jamie!

by Perrinbar on May 7, 2008 7:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

as I write it.

by Perrinbar on May 7, 2008 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He is just

that quick. He kills you before you can blink.

by jug on May 7, 2008 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Here comes

Huddys homer. He’s full of piss and vinegar.

by Perrinbar on May 7, 2008 7:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

So

it’s mostly piss. whatever.

by Perrinbar on May 7, 2008 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He did

come up there swinging out of his shoes!

by jug on May 7, 2008 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

After a disastrous diet breaking Wendy’s run, I’m here. Just in time to see my favorite player deliver yet again.

by bigjoe on May 7, 2008 7:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Is there any way

we can play all their games at home from now on?

by Perrinbar on May 7, 2008 7:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Votto

They were just talking about him…3 HRs… recockulous.

by jug on May 7, 2008 7:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That game gave me something to follow at work today…good times.

by VegasAces on May 7, 2008 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah just looking.

at that game was crazy. It must have been crazy to watch.

by Perrinbar on May 7, 2008 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He also stole a base

by VegasAces on May 7, 2008 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

would like

for Yunel to steal again tonight…

by jug on May 7, 2008 7:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Or get picked off? Sounds like he’s playing it too close.

by Perrinbar on May 7, 2008 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

How about stealing home?

That would be impressive.

by Perrinbar on May 7, 2008 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I swear, Chipper

either hits a homer with guys on or somehow doesn’t quite manage to hit it well enough to score someone from first.

by Perrinbar on May 7, 2008 8:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

love for

Wolf to hang that curve over the plate for Tex

by jug on May 7, 2008 8:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

look at SK

he was not scared of that ball. The ball was scared of him.

by jug on May 7, 2008 8:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Frenchy.

Time to swing that bat and actually hit the ball, at least into the outfield, if not the stands.

by Perrinbar on May 7, 2008 8:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Bah!

That’s what I didn’t want you to do. Frenchy, not so clutch.

by Perrinbar on May 7, 2008 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If my name was balsley...

I would change it to Ballsey.

by jug on May 7, 2008 8:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Guaranteed

he’s look for a GS right here.

by jug on May 7, 2008 8:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Or

GIDP you shit.

by jug on May 7, 2008 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey,

you got the first letter right at least.

by Perrinbar on May 7, 2008 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i’m telling you guys: a shock collar on frenchy would only result in good things

by bigjoe on May 7, 2008 8:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He obviously has power...

...and he seems to be getting a bit more patient. But there is more to it. He hasn’t quite mastered situational hitting just yet. He just goes up there swinging.

by jug on May 7, 2008 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just checked baseball reference

and at least this year, Frenchy is way way better against starters the first at bat than any subsequent. Talking a drop from the 300s to the mid to low 200s in average.

by Perrinbar on May 7, 2008 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Soo...

...what does that exactly mean? He gets too anxious because he thinks he knows the pitcher?

by jug on May 7, 2008 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Or.

He’s just swinging too much and pitchers are adjusting. I’m not too sure. Plus it’s a tiny sample size so it’s not entirely useful. With Frenchy though I would guess on the pitchers adjusting and him not adjusting. That’s kind of his MO.

by Perrinbar on May 7, 2008 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

His career numbers

Aren’t like that. He gets marginally better each time over his career, but this year not so much.

by Perrinbar on May 7, 2008 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

frenchy actually sees more P/AB this season than chipper, SK and heap. so yeah, he has improved. but those other guys are at least, you know, hitting

by bigjoe on May 7, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Like I said.

I don’t know what the deal is, but Chipper seems to manage to almost get knock a run in, then it falls apart for everyone behind him.

by Perrinbar on May 7, 2008 8:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

THE ANSWER IS MIKE HAMPTON

by bigjoe on May 7, 2008 8:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i looked it up. i’m right.

by bigjoe on May 7, 2008 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yep so did I.

You are right.

by jug on May 7, 2008 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Smoltz

does not have a GG, but I thought he did. Hard for me to remember Hampton actually played baseball once.

by jug on May 7, 2008 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What was the question?

For those of us listening on the radio.

by Perrinbar on May 7, 2008 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

last NL pitcher not named greg maddux to win a gold glove

by bigjoe on May 7, 2008 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ah.

Yeah, I remember when Hampton got it. Vaguely.

by Perrinbar on May 7, 2008 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maddux

Has 17 GGs. Wow. I didn’t realize that.

by jug on May 7, 2008 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

wolf

53 through 3. only 30 strikes. sadly, huddy isn’t much better on the ball count.

by bigjoe on May 7, 2008 8:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yeah

55 through 4 with only 32 strikes. Seems to be an strike zone thing, at least a little.

by Perrinbar on May 7, 2008 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I predict

a 3 pitch at bat for Diaz.

by Perrinbar on May 7, 2008 8:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i’m saying he DEFINITELY swings on the first pitch.

by bigjoe on May 7, 2008 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

we worked the count pretty shitty that inning for a guy throwing so poorly. if he somehow gets a QS outta this, i’m gonna fume

by bigjoe on May 7, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I want to see

fewer pop ups please Hudson. Keep it on the ground. Thank god it’s the Padres.

by Perrinbar on May 7, 2008 8:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

jair allowed a nice bit of flyballs yesterday too…maybe its just a thing about this SD team

by bigjoe on May 7, 2008 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's a nice

quick inning. But still balls on ground please, that’s what you do Hudson!

by Perrinbar on May 7, 2008 8:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Side not.

The magic are clamping down on Detroit right now. Looks like the start of the Cavs-Celtics game, only with one team scoring.

by Perrinbar on May 7, 2008 8:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Thataway

All Thumbs Jefferson. Good hitting.

by Perrinbar on May 7, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yeah, seriously. 3 DP in 5 innings…unbelievable.

by bigjoe on May 7, 2008 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Double plays and also college baseball

Boo the GIDPs!

GT is up 4-1 on UGA. Go Jackets!

by Kayne on May 7, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

wtf

quit whining umps. this is the 32nd game of the year and no one has complained about Yunel’s bat throwing yet. they guys are pitiful.

by jug on May 7, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Pete and Skip

have been remarking upon it though. They say he needs to get a handle on it.

by Perrinbar on May 7, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

true...

but still.

by jug on May 7, 2008 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ah crap.

I forgot it’s a one run game. We need to score soon or it’s L town for us.

by Perrinbar on May 7, 2008 8:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

hey look, theres thumbs!

by bigjoe on May 7, 2008 8:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ok.

We need the K and then the DP. Please.

by Perrinbar on May 7, 2008 8:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Crap.

Wrong order Hudson.

by Perrinbar on May 7, 2008 8:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

So many double plays.

These teams are all about twin killings. 5 so far.

by Perrinbar on May 7, 2008 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

2 DP runs scored tonight. what are the odds?

by bigjoe on May 7, 2008 8:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

that pitch count is really concerning. one more inning assuming he gets out of this easily.

by bigjoe on May 7, 2008 8:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

That would be 7 though, which is good, not great, but good.

by Perrinbar on May 7, 2008 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yep.

This just in Chipper Jones is on fire.

by Perrinbar on May 7, 2008 8:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i’m sorry, its 4-3-2. jesus lord

by bigjoe on May 7, 2008 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

seriously. SHOCK COLLAR.

by bigjoe on May 7, 2008 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

how does tex swing on the first pitch after WALKING TWICE!?

by bigjoe on May 7, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i’m slightly bitter i don’t get to come home from work tomorrow to watch the game, and instead have to continually check my phone for scores.

by bigjoe on May 7, 2008 8:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

he shoulda gone for another triple.

by bigjoe on May 7, 2008 8:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

That’d be the day.

by Perrinbar on May 7, 2008 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm back...

Time to get some runs!

by mvandonsel on May 7, 2008 8:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Well

Whoever is pinch hitting better knock in at least 2 of those runs. Because Huddy’s done and the circus begins.

by Perrinbar on May 7, 2008 9:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ah balls.

Why Norton, do we not have anyone better on the bench?

by Perrinbar on May 7, 2008 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Norton=

recent seattle dumpee.

by Hot Cup Joe on May 7, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

This would be a great spot

for Prado…to bad he’s a dumbass

by mvandonsel on May 7, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i’m looking for a good mark kotsay lyric, but can’t find the song. drat

by bigjoe on May 7, 2008 9:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hopefully the Padres

pen can keep up the sucking.

by Perrinbar on May 7, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

God we should have never picked up norton

by yondaime4 on May 7, 2008 9:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

All I'll say is

I’m leery of picking any offensive cast offs from Seattle. Their offense is atrocious.

by Perrinbar on May 7, 2008 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

if this was jose vidro, i’d sell my stock in the team. but at least you can look at garden rake and see “hey, he doesn’t totally suck”

by bigjoe on May 7, 2008 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

True.

If we had picked up Vidro, I’d assume someone had pictures of Frank Wren.

by Perrinbar on May 7, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Take it I will.

Even if Norton seemed like a weird choice.

by Perrinbar on May 7, 2008 9:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

THE GARDEN RAKE IS THE HOOKUP!

by bigjoe on May 7, 2008 9:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Attaboy Thumbs.

Get a run in even if you make an out.

by Perrinbar on May 7, 2008 9:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yesterday's game thread.

We were talking about old school names. I suggested All Thumbs Jefferson, then I think jug decided we should call Scooter that due to his defensive struggles.

by Perrinbar on May 7, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yep

that is accurate.

by jug on May 7, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

THUMBS DRIVES IN FATTY! excellent

by bigjoe on May 7, 2008 9:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Please get Chipper in.

Please let him get up this inning.

by Perrinbar on May 7, 2008 9:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'll take that...

Greg Norton is Pujols!!

by mvandonsel on May 7, 2008 9:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The more I see Escobar play

The more I really like him.

by mvandonsel on May 7, 2008 9:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

and here comes THE LORD ALMIGHTY with 2 on. im giddy

by bigjoe on May 7, 2008 9:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

See you youngins!

At least Chipper ran out the DP ball.

by Perrinbar on May 7, 2008 9:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

its not a hit. boo

by bigjoe on May 7, 2008 9:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ah Tex.

Not as clutch as you could be.

by Perrinbar on May 7, 2008 9:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Boo!!!

Come on TEX!!

by mvandonsel on May 7, 2008 9:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

tex needs a new nickname until he starts hitting some bombs. boomstick just won’t cut it anymore. suggestions?

by bigjoe on May 7, 2008 9:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i’d nominate SUCK AND CHUCK, but SOMEONE already has that name

by bigjoe on May 7, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ah

its blowyer

by jug on May 7, 2008 9:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Here comes Boyer.

This should be nerve wracking.

by Perrinbar on May 7, 2008 9:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

how about FIZZLESTICK?

by bigjoe on May 7, 2008 9:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He still plays defense though

by jug on May 7, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Boy does he.

I weep thinking of the huge contract he’ll sign with some other team. I hate Scott Boras.

by Perrinbar on May 7, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don’t hate the player hate the game.

by jug on May 7, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nope.

I’m hating the player. Besides Boras is a dick. Huge walking penis.

by Perrinbar on May 7, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

fuck yeah, we traded 5 prospects for TEX’S DEFENSE!!!

by bigjoe on May 7, 2008 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ahaha

We should call Tex: Salty-Andrus-Feliz…who else?

by jug on May 7, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

How bout

giambi, version 2009

by Hot Cup Joe on May 7, 2008 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

wow

blowyer… he did good.

by jug on May 7, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

FYF

aka Frenchy you fuck

by jug on May 7, 2008 9:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Francouer

Striking out?! Well I never.

by Perrinbar on May 7, 2008 9:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

that segment with boog mocking the guys on the phone was a riot.

by bigjoe on May 7, 2008 9:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Freakin' Mac

he hits like .800 with no one on…but when the bases are clogged with runners he’s lost.

by jug on May 7, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I dont get Boyer.

In my opinion he has great stuff. He has been in 15 games this year where he has not given up a run, but three games where he has given up at least 2 runs. Hopefully he’s figuring it out.

by mvandonsel on May 7, 2008 9:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Boyer

Games where he hasn’t given up a run = 16.2 scoreless innings
Games where he HAS given up a run = 10 earned in 4 innings

Weird.

by mvandonsel on May 7, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

OH FOR THE LOVE OF CHRIST COMING ON FOR THE SAVE?? oh…for the love of christ

by bigjoe on May 7, 2008 9:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That's not my favorite

choice. Although with our pen I still always wonder. We need Smoltz to get healthy and just become old closer Smoltz.

by Perrinbar on May 7, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Unless he can go

back to starting that is.

by Perrinbar on May 7, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

WTF??????????????/

I’d rather have Oh for the love of christ that manny to be manny

by jug on May 7, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

why play the matchups….when you don’t have the personnel

by jug on May 7, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well it's weird, but honestly.

Saves are overrated and Closers are too. Unless they are elite. So hell use all the pen, just win the game.

by Perrinbar on May 7, 2008 9:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

so its NOT a bobby cox thing. great.

i’m gonna fall off my chair if ring comes in after control freak

by bigjoe on May 7, 2008 9:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nope.

Just Crab. But what the hell is Callix? That’s just nuts.

by Perrinbar on May 7, 2008 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah.

It’s weird. I was watching baseball tonight like three weeks ago. And Callix had a web gem, and nobody would say his name. They said, “and there is this great play from the Padres.” I laughed.

by mvandonsel on May 7, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's pitching Acosta.

5 straight. I like it. Keep it up boys.

by Perrinbar on May 7, 2008 9:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Did we

have a 5 game winning streak last season?

by mvandonsel on May 7, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

we had 3, none longer though.

by bigjoe on May 7, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i love beating the tar outta shitty teams. HERES TO A WIN TOMORROW AND 4 STRAIGHT OVER THE PIRATES

by bigjoe on May 7, 2008 9:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

for as much bitching as we did about huddy and the flyballs, he finished the night with a 13:5 GB-FB ratio. yeah. sometimes we should just shut the hell up

by bigjoe on May 7, 2008 9:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Well

More of the problem was he was giving up line drive hits early on, he settled though. I just worry because if he isn’t doing the groundball thing, it’s usually going to be a bad night.

by Perrinbar on May 7, 2008 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Back from the game

Donning the home white, in celebration of the win. It was funny, when I saw Boyer in the game, I did the OJ Simpson in court cringe, and waited for the worst – I mean if Huddy couldn’t get called strikes, Boyer was downright fucked. But amazingly he got out of it, and here’s the best part:

In between innings, the cameramen did their thing, the usual rotation of showing smoking hot 18-26 blonde girl, child, old person, minority, wash, rinse, repeat, on the big screen. But somewhere in between, they showed Boyer on the big screen in the dugout, with a stat bar saying Blaine Boyer, RP – Leads team with 6 holds, and he put his head down all embarrassed as if he were a halfway decent player or something. What about something like runs/innings pitched ratio, or something like that? I guess a featherweight like Boyer needs all the positive reinforcement he can get; and if it means public praise, whatever, as long as he can keep racking up scoreless innings.

one more time ... for sting!! a sports blog written by two opinionated males

by royhobbs on May 7, 2008 10:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Results

Attendance for the game was 25,194. With a guess of 25,281, musicman gets the point.

The picks to click for the game were Huddy, Heap, and the new guy, Norton (sorry Chipper fans). One point each to:

10-4
Smoltz’s Beard
rearnold
brndn
secondbass
mccannfan
Perrinbar
sdp
KC Braves
Murphy03
musicman

AAB picks, one point each to:

rearnold
bigjoe
Perrinbar
OntheGo
sdp

Perrinbar snags a bonus point with 76 comments.

by gondeee on May 8, 2008 1:33 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

HEY, at least Acosta was allowed to get TWO outs tonight.

by bigjoe on May 8, 2008 9:38 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I told you…I’m not drawing a smiley face on his stomach until we lose a game this month.

by Smoltz's Beard on May 8, 2008 10:14 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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