Fish @ Braves: The Swan Song of John Smoltz
by gondeee on Jun 4, 2008 12:34 PM EDT
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Florida Marlins at Atlanta Braves, Jun 4, 2008 1:10 PM EDT
It was nice to see that we got a one-run "win" last night, but today there was a pretty big let-down; John Smoltz will have season-ending arm/shoulder surgery. I think most of us knew this might happen when he first started experiencing arm problems and then continued to have setbacks.
Oh well, not much we can do but moan about it and move on. Feel free to vent a bit in this business-man's special open thread. Perhaps Trader-Wren will find the next best thing on the trade market. Who would have thought that Glavine would last longer than Smoltz this year?
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Is the game on
SportSouth? All I’ve got is Francoeur’s Spotlight for the 5,351st time.
by jug on Jun 4, 2008 12:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
*
I should say, that is on now and the guide says its Under the Lights: Bruce Pearl.
by jug on Jun 4, 2008 12:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the original..
Bruce Almighty …. at least in my neck of the woods.
by sddbaker on Jun 4, 2008 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There’s a spotlight about Jeff Francouer? i’d like to see that.
by 10-4 on Jun 4, 2008 12:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not sure if you are serious, or kidding.
But I assume kidding.
by jug on Jun 4, 2008 12:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Next thing you’re gonna tell me that Dos Equis has sponsored the Most Interesting Man in the World?
by 10-4 on Jun 4, 2008 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I heard...
... he was a lover and not a fighter….
by gondeee on Jun 4, 2008 1:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no, he’s also a fighter, so don’t get any ideas.
by 10-4 on Jun 4, 2008 1:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
its on peachtree i believe
I’m listening to the pregame on radio, and they had Tim Meadows on there saying he was at the game promoting a show on TBS. I can only hope that he goes on Peachtree and Skip is doing the broadcast, that might be tv for the ages. Mighty ballsy of TBS to promote a show at a Braves game.
by 10-4 on Jun 4, 2008 12:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it makes the afternoon more pleasurable, especially if you have a boss that doesn’t care if you listen to the game.
by 10-4 on Jun 4, 2008 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have to Alt-Tab like a mad man when we have games during the day.
by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 4, 2008 1:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They need to put
a “boss” button on here for you guys. Like they do for the NCAA basketball coverage.
by jug on Jun 4, 2008 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shouldn't that read...
Shoulder surgery, and not elbow surgery?
by RainDelay on Jun 4, 2008 12:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
gondeee’s so disheartened, he can’t tell one part of the arm from another
by bigjoe on Jun 4, 2008 12:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've corrected...
...it to arm/shoulder surgery.
by gondeee on Jun 4, 2008 1:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
SHOUT HALLELUJAH
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
by royhobbs on Jun 4, 2008 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Frank Wren looks like SUCH a tool. I cant believe he’s our GM
by bigjoe on Jun 4, 2008 1:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Anybody want to camp out at the hospital...
...here in the Magic City to see Smoltz after surgery?
(probably should put on here that I’m kidding, in case nobody realized)
by jug on Jun 4, 2008 1:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I figured it out...
.....but on that note. I will make the pilgrimage from Oregon to Cooperstown when that day comes.
by RainDelay on Jun 4, 2008 1:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sigh...
I was alllllllllllllllllll over it. But that’s exactly why he added the disclaimer! ha ha.
by Lizziebeth on Jun 4, 2008 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am hoping
that Smoltz and Maddux and Glavine all retire the same year and get voted in the same year. Because I can’t choose and I’m not sure if I can make 3 trips to NY.
by jug on Jun 4, 2008 1:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Smoltz goes another year
Maddus and Glavine better to. I don’t want to have to trek up there three years in row.
by Euruproktos on Jun 4, 2008 1:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah turd.
Chipper isn’t playing today, just cuz. That’s bad.
by Perrinbar on Jun 4, 2008 1:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
oh for the love of christ
he’s in already?!? j/k
by Lizziebeth on Jun 4, 2008 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll just pretend today was going to be one of his
very few 0fer games. That’ll make it better.
by Perrinbar on Jun 4, 2008 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well
It’s time to get to work pretending like I’m working.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
by royhobbs on Jun 4, 2008 1:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is that any worse than Jorge Cantu, like last night?
by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 4, 2008 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Norton hitting in front of McCann?
by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 4, 2008 1:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's a left handed pitcher you see.
And Bobby is unable to do anything but play the splits.
by Perrinbar on Jun 4, 2008 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
F'n Norton...
...even he’s admitted he’s comedy when it comes to playing LF. He wasn’t signed to be a starter…he was signed as a bench bat. He has no business starting, ugh….but it seems Bobby has developed a man crush on the Rake.
by RainDelay on Jun 4, 2008 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is Glavine really peaking at 80 mph with his fastball?
Jesus…
by get swoll yunel on Jun 4, 2008 1:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If it helps.
MLB.com seems to think they are all changeups.
by Perrinbar on Jun 4, 2008 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm just saying
what I’m reading. Obviously Glavine hasn’t thrown all changeups.
by Perrinbar on Jun 4, 2008 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Didn't Tommy used to be around 89-91 back in the day?
I mean 80 mph is even slower than what Moyer throws out there.
He’s not getting any calls from the ump either… this could be a long day.
by get swoll yunel on Jun 4, 2008 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Reading Living on the Black...
And Glavine is convinced that the speed of his fastball doesn’t matter as much, as long as he has a change-up that is at least 9mph slower.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
by royhobbs on Jun 4, 2008 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's a nice theory and all
but throwing faster forces the hitter to react quicker, causing them to make mistakes… there’s a reason power pitches are always sought after and more highly regarded… and why Glav was a more effective pitcher when his fastball was in the high 80’s.
by get swoll yunel on Jun 4, 2008 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and he’s not getting calls. he might not get through 4.
by bigjoe on Jun 4, 2008 1:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Blech.
I have a strong feeling this game isn’t going to end in a W for us. Especially with no Chipper.
by Perrinbar on Jun 4, 2008 1:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
well
might be going to class drunk if we keep this crap up.
already depressed with the Smoltz news.
by jug on Jun 4, 2008 1:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Have a little faith
I know the circumstances are bleak, but we’re at home. I heard we’re kinda good here…
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
by royhobbs on Jun 4, 2008 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
online feeds
someone once posted a link to a website that had a BUNCH of available radio streams with the game on it. Does anyone still have that?
Or does anyone remember the last day game during the week? I can look back at that thread.
by traphicg on Jun 4, 2008 1:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, stepped out to the printer
It’s freebaseballradio.com
Click on the schedule, then atlanta
by Lizziebeth on Jun 4, 2008 1:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
here's the link for the video feeds
Since I’m on my work computer I use the ones that Media Player files so I don’t have to download anything.
by Euruproktos on Jun 4, 2008 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If anyone out there doesn't think we need another starter
they’re in denial.
Glavine consistently going 5 and Campillo going 4 with smoke and mirrors isn’t gonna cut it forever
I love what I’ve seen from Jo Jo the last two starts, but Jeff Bennett’s and Boyer’s arms are going to fall off unless we get some guys consistently going 6-7 innings.
by get swoll yunel on Jun 4, 2008 1:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
GODDAMMIT YUNEL QUIT SWINGING AT THE FUCKING FIRST PITCH
AND GODDAMMIT BOBBY TAKE HIM OUT OF THE LEAD OFF SPOT
FUCK
by get swoll yunel on Jun 4, 2008 1:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
But...
..if you look at his B-R stats – in 2008 he’s hitting .400(ish) on the first pitch. Still, it has to drive them insane..take a damned pitch for crying out loud.
by RainDelay on Jun 4, 2008 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I find this incredibly hard to believe
but stats do not lie.
by get swoll yunel on Jun 4, 2008 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Want to really get your mind blown? Pretty sure Frenchy has an OPS of over .900 on the first pitch.
by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 4, 2008 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I thought so too until I looked at his splits…
by RainDelay on Jun 4, 2008 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's all good
“KJ was really the lead off guy and Yunel sacrificed him to second.”
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
by royhobbs on Jun 4, 2008 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where the fuck has Terry Pendleton been here?
Does he not feel the need to maybe sit Yunel down and lecture him a bit?
The first pitch swinging shit just has not worked.
by get swoll yunel on Jun 4, 2008 1:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lets hope Glavine pulls his usual...
...routine of locking in for the next 4 innings. We need early runs.
by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 4, 2008 1:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
live video feeds
from this site…might have to download some software.
http://www.myp2p.eu/broadcast.php?matchid=13243&part=sports
or just http://www.myp2p.eu if that link doesn’t work.
by jug on Jun 4, 2008 1:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ah, gotta love corporate BS
Your organization’s Internet use policy restricts access to this web page at this time.Reason:
The Websense category “Web Chat” is filtered.
URL:
http://flashirc.wyldryde.org/getchat.php?channel=xssports
by Lizziebeth on Jun 4, 2008 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh my goodness...
you just changed my life!
by sddbaker on Jun 4, 2008 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
here we go teeee-eeex here we go clap clap
by bigjoe on Jun 4, 2008 1:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
dude is king of hitting towering fly balls
and when we need a towering fly ball, no dice
by get swoll yunel on Jun 4, 2008 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Tex.
All you had to do was hit it in to the deep outfield.
by Perrinbar on Jun 4, 2008 1:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ha
“GNorton” Silent G. Still pronounced “Norton.” But I’m spelling it Gnorton from now.
Wait, check that – Gnortony.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
by royhobbs on Jun 4, 2008 1:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
GO GNORTONY
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
by royhobbs on Jun 4, 2008 1:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not that it matters now, but was there no way of KJ scoring on FYF's single?
by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 4, 2008 1:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
”/>
...no words…should…have sent…a…poet…
by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 4, 2008 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Any time I see Norton
I think of that White Sox guy on WGN who used to always pronounce his name “Nahton”
by get swoll yunel on Jun 4, 2008 1:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
When you're praying for a vidro every inning you're in the field...
...it’s normally not a good sign.
by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 4, 2008 1:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We need to trade
that escobar kid for trevor hoffman.
by jug on Jun 4, 2008 1:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I emphasize
let’s ship this guy out for Zito or Hoffman while he’s still got value. Who knows what he’ll turn out to be…
by jug on Jun 4, 2008 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yUNEL!!!
All you nay sayers eat it!!!!!!!
by traphicg on Jun 4, 2008 1:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well. I suppose I'll take that.
That’s what, like 3, from Escobar?
by Perrinbar on Jun 4, 2008 1:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I was wondering what the hell..
...was going on. Gameday said “in play, no out”.
by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 4, 2008 1:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
tommy’s is on thin ice, despite what THE CHIPSTER says
by bigjoe on Jun 4, 2008 1:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Infante just pulled his best Yunel right there
by get swoll yunel on Jun 4, 2008 1:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
are you serious? when did FYF’s hitting approach become contagious?
by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 4, 2008 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Obviously...
Infante and Yunel share the same hitting approach
by A49erFan77 on Jun 4, 2008 1:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that was
very, very close…I do not think it could be any closer…tie goes to the runner though.
by jug on Jun 4, 2008 1:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it’s an afternoon, and I’ll leave it at that…
by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 4, 2008 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i assume you didn’t hear the CATASTROPHIC news
by bigjoe on Jun 4, 2008 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I did...
just dont wanna think about it…
by clemsonfan on Jun 4, 2008 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
YEAH ANDY! i’m already impressed with his first start…beats out a grounder, and has an assist
by bigjoe on Jun 4, 2008 1:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what else do you expect
from a kentuckian!
I saw him play in Lexington for Houston’s farm team.
by jug on Jun 4, 2008 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
at least glavine can bunt…eventually.
come on yuney, just a little knock. andy will easily be able to score on anything out of the infield
by bigjoe on Jun 4, 2008 1:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Goddamn I love you Yunel
that’s the swing I love
by get swoll yunel on Jun 4, 2008 1:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Very nice...
...amazing what happens when you work the count and the pitcher falls behind.
by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 4, 2008 1:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
with as much beer as i owe you guys, i should just cash a paycheck and use that for beer money.
by bigjoe on Jun 4, 2008 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nothing like a 7 dollar high life. maybe we should just go to a bar after the game, that might be easier.
by bigjoe on Jun 4, 2008 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
FYF in the 3 hole is bumming me out in so many different ways
by get swoll yunel on Jun 4, 2008 1:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The lineup we have today is pretty quick.
by mvandonsel on Jun 4, 2008 1:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
imagine if we had blacno instead of norton in there. hooboy
by bigjoe on Jun 4, 2008 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I shall take it.
Take advantage of that defense.
by Perrinbar on Jun 4, 2008 1:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
haha, something big must have happened for you to say that.
by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 4, 2008 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
getting filled tonight, provided my buddy calls me
by bigjoe on Jun 4, 2008 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh man.
Is this going to go like last night?
by Perrinbar on Jun 4, 2008 2:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Apparently
HanRam rammed that ball out of the GameCast window.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
by royhobbs on Jun 4, 2008 2:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I guess we can't really complain about Glavine
He’s doing exactly what we knew he’d do coming into this season
81 mph fastballs and change ups can only get you so far
by get swoll yunel on Jun 4, 2008 2:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well
Maddog has always been a better pitcher and is playing half his games in Pitcher Heaven so it’s that surprising with him
by get swoll yunel on Jun 4, 2008 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm just trying not to act like all the Dodger fans
that started hating on Juan Pierre even though he was putting up the same stats he’d put up his whole career haha
by get swoll yunel on Jun 4, 2008 2:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They certainly showed him a lot of love last Sunday...
When I was at the game. Then again, he did throw a ball into the stands in between every inning, and scored the game-winning run.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
by royhobbs on Jun 4, 2008 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gnortony
Needs to offset HanRam’s homer with one of his own, right now.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
by royhobbs on Jun 4, 2008 2:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not what I had in mind...
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
by royhobbs on Jun 4, 2008 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZ8-ETHE9AI
does that guy remind anyone else of matt diaz?
by bigjoe on Jun 4, 2008 2:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd love if we could clear the pitcher this inning...
...chances are not likely though.
by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 4, 2008 2:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
B-Mac
is the slowest man in the entire world
by get swoll yunel on Jun 4, 2008 2:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Who do you think would win a race?
BMac or Wickman?
by mvandonsel on Jun 4, 2008 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If there’s a Burger King between the start and finish line…McCann.
by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 4, 2008 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wickman wouldn't run.
Unless there’s a save sandwiched in between a hamburger for him.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
by royhobbs on Jun 4, 2008 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh Tommy.
You are not looking good today.
by Perrinbar on Jun 4, 2008 2:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Agh...
Of course…I’m blocked from the internet feed. Corporate BFS…
by Lizziebeth on Jun 4, 2008 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he will be
a fantastic announcer one day. better than chip.
by jug on Jun 4, 2008 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i’d be a better announcer than joe morgan. wait, i actually am. DVD release son!
by bigjoe on Jun 4, 2008 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But...
Do YOU have the rights to the Nationwide K-zone???
I didn’t think so, so STFU
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
by royhobbs on Jun 4, 2008 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no, but in the ONE WRESTLING MATCH i did commentary for, i didn’t get one person who said i sucked. so NYAH
by bigjoe on Jun 4, 2008 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Backyard Wrestling
Doesn’t count…
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
by royhobbs on Jun 4, 2008 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no, seriously. COMBAT ZONE WRESTLING – “night of infamy V”. i commentated on one match, in front of 300 people, in a real arena. SRSLY. and i’m doing a full show in post-production tonight. MORE SHIT TO ADD TO MY FACEBOOK JOBS LIST!
by bigjoe on Jun 4, 2008 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can't imagine what that was like
OHMAHGAWWD!
CHAIR!
OHMAHGAWWD!
CHAIR!
OHMAHGAWWD!
CHAIR!
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
by royhobbs on Jun 4, 2008 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the match featured a guy who does a move called the ASS PUNCH against a guy who’s gimmick is that he’s a nintendo character.
yeah.
by bigjoe on Jun 4, 2008 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OH PUJOLS!
MY GROWLER IS EMPTY! I FORGOT TO BUY BEER!
(just messing with you, Chief)
by jug on Jun 4, 2008 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
growler will be filled and drank from tonight.
by bigjoe on Jun 4, 2008 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I used to do..PbP
..for a local indy fed in Eugene (since folded) got to call several matches with Road Warrior Animal. Nothing like playing the heel and ripping on the guy…though I know he could squash me like a bug. lol
by RainDelay on Jun 4, 2008 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow, how’s it feel to do commentary with a dude who’s now one of the most powerful men in WWE?
by bigjoe on Jun 4, 2008 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Honestly...
...it was a dream to call a matches with Animal. One of the coolest guys on the planet. Taught me a lot about the biz, and calling matches.
by RainDelay on Jun 4, 2008 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder which NFL team...
Is going to pick up his kid.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
by royhobbs on Jun 4, 2008 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He couldn't...
...stop talking about his kid. At the time, he was still in Highschool and hadn’t decided where he wanted to play college ball.
by RainDelay on Jun 4, 2008 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's because...
His kid is going to make them both more money than he ever did ‘rasslin…
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
by royhobbs on Jun 4, 2008 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Every time I look...
...at Alfredo Amezaga, I’m reminded of something between a monchichi and a lucky troll doll.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
by royhobbs on Jun 4, 2008 2:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
According to game cast
A pitch right in the center of the donut is considered a ball…
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
by royhobbs on Jun 4, 2008 2:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If Glavine can get us through 6
with the game tied or better I will be stoked
by get swoll yunel on Jun 4, 2008 2:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
75 through 4. unless he has a SHORT AS SHIT 5th (and with the top of the order coming up, i don’t think so), he’s not getting to 6
by bigjoe on Jun 4, 2008 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So you're Jeff Bennett is coming in in the 6th?
... for his 80th appearance this season
by get swoll yunel on Jun 4, 2008 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just got a chance to see the scoring plays...
...I can’t believe Hanley powered that HR the way he did.
by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 4, 2008 2:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No shit, man, that ball was launched
HanRam is something else…
despite his bizarre preference to hit lead off
by get swoll yunel on Jun 4, 2008 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whoa
Look at Tommy battle.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
by royhobbs on Jun 4, 2008 2:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Did Glavine just milk a BB out of a 10-pitch AB?
by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 4, 2008 2:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he’s a better hitter than he is a pitcher, it appears
by bigjoe on Jun 4, 2008 2:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
dude, he didn’t even leave his feet. chill
by bigjoe on Jun 4, 2008 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was one of those dangerous plays where the centerfielder made a catch on a ball that was pretty much by him.
it was torched, no dive though.
by mvandonsel on Jun 4, 2008 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We get to face Ricky Nolasco tomorrow...
he is crap.
by mvandonsel on Jun 4, 2008 2:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hendrickson’s gotta be near 20 pitches through 2 batters
by bigjoe on Jun 4, 2008 2:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He was at 45 after 3 innings. 67 after 4 innings.
by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 4, 2008 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
FUCK THE MARLINS....
clap clap clap clap clap….
by mvandonsel on Jun 4, 2008 2:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Alright caught up to the posts
Now I can play too. Til the boss gets back
by Euruproktos on Jun 4, 2008 2:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Freebaseballradio
Are any of the feeds doing the game? None of those I can get to work have the game on.
And The Gamecast (note George Bush inspired unnecessary/incorrect usage of “The”) sucks.
by WienerDog on Jun 4, 2008 2:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Anyone know Glavine's highest pitch count this year?
Just curious…
by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 4, 2008 2:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
well
keep on keepin’ on.
I got to go class. DVR set, I’ll have to catch up when I get home.
by jug on Jun 4, 2008 2:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Probably it for Tommy...
...can’t complain.
Let’s go some runs for the slew of pitchers it will take to close this one out.
by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 4, 2008 2:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Appears as though I left a word out of that sentence.
by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 4, 2008 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
so he is talking...
..maybe next year?
by sddbaker on Jun 4, 2008 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wren...
Reminds me of that guy from Minority Report.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
by royhobbs on Jun 4, 2008 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what a guy....
seriously, I gotta get over it…
by sddbaker on Jun 4, 2008 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Despite the F8
Francoeur showed some good patience. What gives? I think the news from today has made Francoeur grow up or something.
I’m imagining a scene from the Wonder Years...
Young Francoeur stares glassy-eyed at the Turner Field horizon…
“We got some bad news today. Smoltzie’s gone for the rest of the season. Maybe for… maybe for… and then I realized right then, and there, that baseball was the absolute last thing on my mind. Just go out, and play…”
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by royhobbs on Jun 4, 2008 2:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
“and then the young francoeur fell weeping into his large friend brian’s arms”
by bigjoe on Jun 4, 2008 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's been
having those all week it seems
by OntheGo on Jun 4, 2008 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seems to happen
righty more than lefty
by OntheGo on Jun 4, 2008 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm hoping...
That Tommy’s done for the day.
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by royhobbs on Jun 4, 2008 2:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
they DID say ring of fire was up in the pen.
by bigjoe on Jun 4, 2008 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did anyone hear...
of a roster move associated with Smoltz’s announcement?
by OntheGo on Jun 4, 2008 2:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's gonna kill Smoltzy...
If our Braves make the run we all hope they do
by OntheGo on Jun 4, 2008 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i wouldn’t be surprised if he loads his shoulder up with cortizone and begs bobby to go back in the pen in october
by bigjoe on Jun 4, 2008 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nah.
He’ll just learn to pitch left handed.
by Perrinbar on Jun 4, 2008 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Interesting
If a scrubby jerk like Wagner can do it, an athlete like Smoltz should be a breeze.
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by royhobbs on Jun 4, 2008 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lefty Smoltz
Personally, I’m an advocate of Lefty Knuckleball Smoltz, who occasionally switches arms to throw some nasty heat
by Euruproktos on Jun 4, 2008 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
http://youtube.com/watch?v=8U2xkHOTvvw
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by royhobbs on Jun 4, 2008 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Boy I hope the pen stays solid.
We need to win as many of these home games as possible.
by Perrinbar on Jun 4, 2008 2:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
btw. we have the lowest reliever BAA in the league. imagine that.
by bigjoe on Jun 4, 2008 3:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WOW, 2 weekday night games in chicago? we’re gonna get swept.
by bigjoe on Jun 4, 2008 3:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Stupid tornado warning...
...my office is herding us downstairs. BRB.
by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 4, 2008 3:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I sure would love some runs.
Also apparently Boyer will get to bat for himself.
by Perrinbar on Jun 4, 2008 3:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Was that Anderson's first major league hit?
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by royhobbs on Jun 4, 2008 3:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Man.
What if Anderson stole second and then got to third on the bunt. That would be nice.
by Perrinbar on Jun 4, 2008 3:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
INSURANCE!!! and josh anderson continues to be the TC golden boy
by bigjoe on Jun 4, 2008 3:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
a fucking RELIEVER can get the bunt down? wow
by bigjoe on Jun 4, 2008 3:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Great story about Glavine's first ever win
Willie Stargell held the game ball from the game, and in the clubhouse, gave it to Glavine. He told him to give it to his mother, who was in attendance.
Tommy turned the ball over, and there was a message on it – “Hey Mom
...this is the ball from my first fucking major league win.“
Glavine nearly crapped his pants, before Stargell laughed at him and then gave him the real game ball. Ahhh, major league chicanery.
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by royhobbs on Jun 4, 2008 3:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Broken bats...
are actually becoming annoying
by OntheGo on Jun 4, 2008 3:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I like Boyer...
...can’t someone come up with a good nickname for him?
At the Braves Power Lunch, someone asked him what Bobby called his since he usually just adds a “Y” to the end. He said he’s not sure why, but he calls him “Boss”.
Which is pretty cool.
by sddbaker on Jun 4, 2008 3:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What’s wrong with Boss?
"You never know what I'm going to do..."
- Michael Vick (Palm Beach Post 11/6/2005)
by jamesrael on Jun 4, 2008 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tex is having a good game.
If you like striking out.
by Perrinbar on Jun 4, 2008 3:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's going for 4/4...
Strikeouts, that is. I don’t know what’s worse. The perfect 4/4 K day, or the Cycle of Suck™ (Strikeout, Groundout, Foul out, Line/Pop/Fly out)
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by royhobbs on Jun 4, 2008 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Meh, I’ll let him have a bad day. Considering that he is leading the team in RBIs.
"You never know what I'm going to do..."
- Michael Vick (Palm Beach Post 11/6/2005)
by jamesrael on Jun 4, 2008 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seems late
on fast balls he’s not mashing…doesn’t seem like off speed pitches are Frenchy frying him
by OntheGo on Jun 4, 2008 3:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
holy god. freaking AMAZING game for boyer.
by bigjoe on Jun 4, 2008 3:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
In comes Ohman.
Man he’s pitched a bunch lately.
by Perrinbar on Jun 4, 2008 3:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wondering
If we’ll see Duggla in PH capacity later on.
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by royhobbs on Jun 4, 2008 3:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
as long as..
it’s not against Campillo, I think we’ll be okay
by A49erFan77 on Jun 4, 2008 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sounds like that call got blown.
Also I’m happy to hear Pete and Skip dogging the ump for blowing a call even if it helped the Braves.