Braves @ Angels: Here Comes Charlie
by gondeee on Jun 14, 2008 7:50 PM EDT
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Atlanta Braves at Los Angeles Angels, Jun 14, 2008 9:05 PM EDT
It's Charlie Morton time... let's see if he has what it takes.
As for my road trip, I've made it to Cooperstown after a day of flying and driving. We stopped off in Maine and got some great fresh Lobstah on the coast. By the way, on the way out of the Boston Airport going North, there are about 15 Dunkin Donuts in the first 14 miles -- no kidding. Including at least tow instances where there were Dunkers right across the street from each other.
Go get 'em Charlie
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how the hell do you have internet access in cooperstown? i didn’t even have cell service up there
by bigjoe on Jun 14, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
please don’t tell me i’m the only one around for the MAJOR LEAGUE DEBUT OF CHARLIE MORTON. give me some love here people.
by bigjoe on Jun 14, 2008 8:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Did that honestly say 64% think LW is gonna hit .400? Fucking REALLY?
by bigjoe on Jun 14, 2008 9:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm here...
I’m been excited for Charlie Morton to make it to the bigs since he made so much noise out in Arizona.
by Prelude rL on Jun 14, 2008 9:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sporadically joining in...
have relatives visiting…can’t believe they’re still awake…
by Lizziebeth on Jun 14, 2008 9:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Unfortunately...
I don’t have any watch to actually watch the game, but I’ll be following along on MLB gameday.
by Prelude rL on Jun 14, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll be here
not for the whole game, but on and off.
Very excited about the Morton debut.
by VegasAces on Jun 14, 2008 9:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We need a spark...
From somewhere, hopefully Charlie can provide one and prove that he belongs with the big club
by Prelude rL on Jun 14, 2008 9:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
For those of you that can see the game...
Let me know how Charlie looks. All I can see are the numbers..
by Prelude rL on Jun 14, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, that looked good. Nice movement on the fastball.
by musicman on Jun 14, 2008 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Welcome to the bigs kid...
K’ed his first batter…Figgy
by OntheGo on Jun 14, 2008 9:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
chuck just gassed it up to 95. i’m impressed
by bigjoe on Jun 14, 2008 9:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Morton
Looking good so far – nice first inning!
by VegasAces on Jun 14, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i’m tickled. and drunk. but mostly tickled.
by bigjoe on Jun 14, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Looks good. As OntheGo stated, he’s a little up which could hurt him. But then again he is throwing 95.
by musicman on Jun 14, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's gotta be a little nervous.
Maybe once he gets the nerves out a little he’ll get it down. I’m interested to see what he does against Vlad
by Prelude rL on Jun 14, 2008 9:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Looks like...
he has gas…cut gas…change up…and yacker…all working so far. Nerves probably caused him to take each batter deep into the count.
by OntheGo on Jun 14, 2008 9:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I knew he had a big 12-6 type curve... Just, never heard it called a yacker before
by Prelude rL on Jun 14, 2008 9:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
another productive AB from francoeur. keep trying to earn that 50 mill contract.
by bigjoe on Jun 14, 2008 9:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Vlad and Hunter retired. That’s promising.
by musicman on Jun 14, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i saw vladimir guerrero play something like 12 years ago. he was just as awesome then as he is now.
by bigjoe on Jun 14, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
LOOK AT THIS! DON’T LOOK NOW FOLKS, BUT DESTINY HAS WALKED INTO THE BAR!!!!!
by bigjoe on Jun 14, 2008 9:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is it just me or does Brando sorta resemble Edgar Renteria?
by musicman on Jun 14, 2008 9:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WOW he looked safe. MANUFACTURING RUNS, hopefully
by bigjoe on Jun 14, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's nice that Charlie
only has to worry about pitching in his first start
by OntheGo on Jun 14, 2008 9:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
runner on third, 1 out…no runs. fucking shit.
by bigjoe on Jun 14, 2008 9:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Got this feeling...
we’ll get to this guy…hopefully for a lead on the road
by OntheGo on Jun 14, 2008 9:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Chipper's average...
Is slowly dipping.
by Prelude rL on Jun 14, 2008 9:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If he goes 2 for 5, it will still slowly drop
by frozen rope on Jun 14, 2008 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jones dove for it and missed, so it rolled around.
by frozen rope on Jun 14, 2008 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mathews...
ripped a ball near the left field line…Brandon Jones made a nice diving try…but missed
by OntheGo on Jun 14, 2008 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
destiny just got a cell phone call and abruptly left the bar
by bigjoe on Jun 14, 2008 9:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
She just realized the bar was a better place to be and turned around…
by frozen rope on Jun 14, 2008 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dang…. Tex missed the tag…they had him
by frozen rope on Jun 14, 2008 9:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And it came back to bite us….. we would have been out of that inning if he makes the tag
by frozen rope on Jun 14, 2008 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
chuck is losing his way a little this inning
by bigjoe on Jun 14, 2008 9:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not that it mattered, but it looked like B. Jones was playing very shallow on that play. It would not have made a difference but it looked odd.
by frozen rope on Jun 14, 2008 9:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
man it looked
like the outfield was playing shallow
by OntheGo on Jun 14, 2008 9:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Was the outfield slow to get that back in?
I mean, Mike Napoli scored all the way from first…
by Prelude rL on Jun 14, 2008 9:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Figgins scored from 1st , Napoli from 2nd. But it looked like they outfield was very shallow.
by frozen rope on Jun 14, 2008 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ahhh okay..
That makes sense then. Napoli is really slow that’s why I asked
by Prelude rL on Jun 14, 2008 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blanco was in too
he was running back to cut off what normally looked like a single in the gap
by OntheGo on Jun 14, 2008 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
crap
the angels are getting so many breaks, that was a terrible hit
by ctrain7379 on Jun 14, 2008 9:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He has to be so nervous
He started out well, but he’s pitching to a first place team in his debut
by Prelude rL on Jun 14, 2008 9:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah
just look at the lineup he has to go through, figgins and guerrero to name two
by ctrain7379 on Jun 14, 2008 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would love to have Figgins on our team. From Georgia, and grew up a Braves fan, plus he is a heck of a ball player.
by frozen rope on Jun 14, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what is his contract situation?
Anybody know? I don’t know that we would sign him, but he is a good player.
Go on, ask if anything surprises me.
by jug on Jun 15, 2008 3:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It seems
like everyone is hustling behind him
by OntheGo on Jun 14, 2008 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Francoeur
Has seen a total of three pitches
by Prelude rL on Jun 14, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They just showed the replay....
and it looked like B. Jones was playing deep shortstop almost…...I am still puzzled as to why they were playing in that much with two outs, and runners on 1st and 2nd.
by frozen rope on Jun 14, 2008 9:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Izturis isn't normally much of a hitter....
That’s the only reason I could imagine
by Prelude rL on Jun 14, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
another sad inning. i know santana is good, but jesus.
by bigjoe on Jun 14, 2008 10:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That why the inning we left a runner on 3rd with only one out stings so much. You will not get many chances against Santana, and we did not capitalize on that one like we needed to.
by frozen rope on Jun 14, 2008 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
French seems like he thinks...
If he seems more than 2 pitches per AB he’s going to catch on fire or something
by Prelude rL on Jun 14, 2008 10:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is it just me... Or does Brandon Jones seem like he doesn't wanna go back to Richmond?
by Prelude rL on Jun 14, 2008 10:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nobody
WANTS to go back to Richmond…but I think he sees his big chance here
by OntheGo on Jun 14, 2008 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, he knows if he plays well, the job is his for good. They wanted to give him to him in Spring Training but he played so poorly, he cost himself.
by frozen rope on Jun 14, 2008 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Braves Baserunners.....
need to pay attention. No one was covering home. Norton should have just kept on trucking around third.
by frozen rope on Jun 14, 2008 10:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ahh...
please swing the bat. Jeez…. these backwards K’s are starting to get to me….
by frozen rope on Jun 14, 2008 10:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just got a good look at Chipper's
black eye
by OntheGo on Jun 14, 2008 10:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Holy crap
Didn’t know we had tied it up. Love my family, but man can they interrupt a ball game!
by Lizziebeth on Jun 14, 2008 10:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pujols oh Pujols...
please no Tex time on the DL
by OntheGo on Jun 14, 2008 10:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I wish Heap could teach Frenchy how to do that
by frozen rope on Jun 14, 2008 10:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, they just said that he is 2-17 now with the bases loaded.
by frozen rope on Jun 14, 2008 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Morton makes it through this inning...
With the score the same, do you all feel like he’s earned another start? I say yes.
by Prelude rL on Jun 14, 2008 10:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
McCann bobble head
he’s doomed in the clubhouse
by OntheGo on Jun 14, 2008 10:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sweeeeeeeeeeeeet
Brandon, 1 more run!
by Lizziebeth on Jun 14, 2008 10:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I know no one WANTS to go back to Richmond
But he’s doing a much more convincing job this time around.
by Prelude rL on Jun 14, 2008 10:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
BJ!!!! he’s hitting SHOCKINGLY well this series
by bigjoe on Jun 14, 2008 10:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I flipped over to see the end of the UGA game, did BJ hit a homer?
by 10-4 on Jun 14, 2008 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Quick inning here...
do you give him a 7th inning start?
by OntheGo on Jun 14, 2008 10:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
94 pitches... Unless he gets Hunter out quickly I doubt he comes back for the 7th
by Prelude rL on Jun 14, 2008 10:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
+1
but he’s warming up according to Joe
by Lizziebeth on Jun 14, 2008 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok guys...
Let’s not get sloppy now.
by Lizziebeth on Jun 14, 2008 10:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Are we pulling him? I'm watching MLB gameday and it takes a minute to catch up...
by Prelude rL on Jun 14, 2008 10:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
we’re just letting THE FAILURE warm up
by bigjoe on Jun 14, 2008 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No. I'd say he'll be allowed to finish the inning.
by musicman on Jun 14, 2008 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah..The Failure, Manny A-Cost-Us, etc.
by musicman on Jun 14, 2008 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I kind of prefer...
Manny I’ll-Cost-Ya
by Prelude rL on Jun 14, 2008 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like Heap...
bringing along a new rookie
by OntheGo on Jun 14, 2008 10:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We're doomed
I can’t beleive Booby would even consider putting him in…well, yeah, I guess I can.
by Rhyno18 on Jun 14, 2008 11:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm out.
Going to finish watching from bed.
by musicman on Jun 14, 2008 11:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Been watching since the 3rd inning...
...but didnt want to sign on for fear of jynx. Morton looked terrific out there, besides the sleazy moustache.
by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 14, 2008 11:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Glad you’re here. I think we were all holding our breath ‘til the end of the inning…
by Lizziebeth on Jun 14, 2008 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah…i was blown away by his composure during that AB to Kendrick.
by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 14, 2008 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man….second time tonight that we missed a tag for an out. Let’s hope this one does not come back to haunt us like the first one did.
by frozen rope on Jun 14, 2008 11:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yunel...
hasn’t earned the ghost tag…someone please tell him
by OntheGo on Jun 14, 2008 11:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Looked like Heap was going to tell him when they get in the dugout
by Rhyno18 on Jun 14, 2008 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Acosta pitched an inning and didn’t give up a run. Must have sold his soul or something
by Rhyno18 on Jun 14, 2008 11:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That looked....
like the Manny for earlier this year. The one who before forgetting how to pitch, had a 1.33 ERA with a low batting avg against.
by frozen rope on Jun 14, 2008 11:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Acosta doesn’t scare me as much when he comes in in the 7th. I get physically ill if he comes out in the 9th though.
by Rhyno18 on Jun 14, 2008 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
When he is pitching with confidence (which he has not had for a few weeks now) he can be a great setup man. He has good stuff, just still a little young, and has lapses, which have been costing the Braves big time lately
by frozen rope on Jun 14, 2008 11:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
agreed…i see the talent there
by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 14, 2008 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just don’t think he has the stones to ever be a closer. Maybe Booby will see that too now.
by Rhyno18 on Jun 14, 2008 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Time to let him steal 2nd. Get in scoring position with 2 outs.
by frozen rope on Jun 14, 2008 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
exactly…that’s the escobar i love
by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 14, 2008 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Load 'em up for Chipper
to finally get a hit tonight
by OntheGo on Jun 14, 2008 11:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow...
...ball 3 to chipper was really close.
by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 14, 2008 11:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but Spier has been all over the place the last few batters. Ump will usually not give the pitcher the call when he is that erratic.
by frozen rope on Jun 14, 2008 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh, i agree, I just think it is funny that Spier is fussing so much about it. He should know as we do, that he will not get the call when he is all over the place. Sciosia knows, that is why he did not say a word.
by frozen rope on Jun 14, 2008 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
completely agree…and as rhyno said, he’s facing a guy who has an OBP of around .495 this season
by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 14, 2008 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
kind of like Frank Thomas back in the day. They said his eye was so good, that if he took a close pitch, the umps would call it ball, b/c they knew if he thought it was a ball, then it must have really been one
by frozen rope on Jun 14, 2008 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Umpire gave Chip the benefit of the doubt on that one…he’s earned it though
by Rhyno18 on Jun 14, 2008 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK...now
Tex has a HBP RBI…and Chipper has a BB RBI…3 duck on the pond…let’s do it the right way!!!
by OntheGo on Jun 14, 2008 11:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Heap needs to launch one deep here and put this baby to bed.
by Rhyno18 on Jun 14, 2008 11:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Every time I thihk...
McCann is trying too hard to launch one out…he does what he did on the ‘emergency swing’ earlier in the game…and gets a hit. But I still think he has ‘long ball’ on his mind
by OntheGo on Jun 14, 2008 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I see Ring has shaved his beard.
by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 14, 2008 11:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Watching Vlad hit reminds me of watching FYF
except Vlad makes contact
by Rhyno18 on Jun 14, 2008 11:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah…pretty sure i remember hearing FYF say his favorite hitter was vlad
by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 14, 2008 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Frenchy will need
3 more double joints to reach for the pitches Vlad crushes
by OntheGo on Jun 14, 2008 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OFTLOC
Coming in…
should I be saying, “Oh-no-man”?
by Lizziebeth on Jun 14, 2008 11:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, that’s kinda why I was asking…’cause when I read your stats/backup, I reconsider my negativism…
by Lizziebeth on Jun 14, 2008 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha, i know, but he’s been terrific this season. infante has been the throw-in of that trade…great move by wren
by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 14, 2008 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kelly flashing the leather!
Thank Pujols it wasn’t a pop-up
by Rhyno18 on Jun 14, 2008 11:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
we don’t talk about that play around there parts
by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 14, 2008 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really like Kelly, but that one still stings…
by Rhyno18 on Jun 14, 2008 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Joe Simpson....
just mentioned how Mark is taking charge on all pop-ups to that side of the infield now….
by frozen rope on Jun 15, 2008 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn...
...very nice. Good stuff for Morton tonight.
by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 15, 2008 12:08 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thank you Pujols!!!!!!!! 2 in a row!
by Lizziebeth on Jun 15, 2008 12:08 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Charlie Morton
is a fantastic interview.
OK he’s the worst interview. But I like his two-seam fastball.
by zwillis on Jun 15, 2008 12:18 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I heart Brando and Chuck 'M.
FYF, you you got to do something to re-earn my love. Striking out with bases loaded is getting OLD. I kind of wanted him to lay down a bunt, just so the bat actually made contact with the ball.
Brandon Jones, very nice. Chuck’M looked good too. I’m excited for these guys. And Acosta didn’t fuck things up.
2 in a row against a very good ballclub. I also thought there was a bit more pep in our step tonight. Honestly, it looked like the guys were a bit more refreshed, showed a bit of urgency and seemed to be seeing the ball well. Just me, or did anyone else think that? I hope this is true and it keeps going. If we can tear off about 8 or 9 of the next 10 we are right back in the mix.
Until tomorrow!
Go on, ask if anything surprises me.
by jug on Jun 15, 2008 3:27 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And we picked up one on the Phils
Man, it had been so long since I’d seen J.Kotsay gray, I forget what it looked like!
by VegasAces on Jun 15, 2008 10:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m so happy right now…winning TWO STRAIGHT on the road over one of the best teams in the AL, with rookie pitchers busting out QUALITY STARTS both games. THE REV goes for the SWEEP tonight!!!
by bigjoe on Jun 15, 2008 11:06 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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