Phils @ Braves: Game 1 Open Thread
Philadelphia Phillies @ Atlanta Braves
We need to come back and start off this homestand on a positive note with a win against these Phillies. The Phils have been the worst team in the NL East over the past 10 days, but that's not saying too much since they are still in first place. This is as good a chance as any to take three games from them and even things up in the division. Alls we need to do is score some damn runs and catch the ball.
Maybe my presence will affect the outcome of this game. I will be in attendance and in the Golden Moon Casino Suite on the first base side... some type of vendor sales-pitch-slash-baseball-game event. But for a free game in a suite, I'll sit through the sales pitch.
It looks like we might get Mark Kotsay back today, but in the process we will likely see Chipper Jones head to the disabled list. Hopefully Kotsay picks up where he left off for the team.
I really don't like it when I look at the probably pitchers list for the upcoming games and Tim Hudson's name is not on there.
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Whoa, wait
is Huddy injured? Why the empty rotation spot?
by TradeAndruw on
Jul 1, 2008 9:57 AM EDT
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But Oswalt's on the list.
Isn’t he hurt?
by Euruproktos on
Jul 1, 2008 10:06 AM EDT
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Chipper...
Any indication that the DL stint would be retroactive to a date?...or are we looking at a full 15 MORE days without him?
by OntheGo on
Jul 1, 2008 10:49 AM EDT
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I read somewhere that it will be retroactive to the last time he pinch hit…not 100% sure though.
I'm gettin' out of this town alive...even if it kills me.
by Smoltz's Beard on
Jul 1, 2008 11:03 AM EDT
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That makes sense…I’m pretty sure that’s how the retroactive rule works, it can be dated back to the game after the last time you played in any capacity.
by VegasAces on
Jul 1, 2008 11:10 AM EDT
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The bigger question… retroactive or not, is 15 days enough for Chipper to get back into playing condition?
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
by royhobbs on
Jul 1, 2008 11:13 AM EDT
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A very good question indeed…and I don’t like it when Bobby says things like “Chipper’s not close”.
by VegasAces on
Jul 1, 2008 11:16 AM EDT
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or when he's drooling looking at the ASB break
i mean, we all knew it was too good to be true. Chip in full form the whole season? He has to make things interesting at least.
by traphicg on
Jul 1, 2008 1:44 PM EDT
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Hopefully
He’ll be able to come back and make enough PAs to qualify for his long-overdue batting title. The year BMac should’ve contended for it, it just kept felt like he was always coming short in PAs to qualify. It certainly didn’t feel like he missed that much time.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
by royhobbs on
Jul 1, 2008 1:48 PM EDT
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To the old farts' credit
when playing Chipper and Smoltz really performed at the level that makes us miss them even more.
by OntheGo on
Jul 1, 2008 3:49 PM EDT
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Back-to-back outings by The Beard with 13 IP, 8 H, 1 ER, 2 BB and 20 K? Yeah, I’d say I miss that.
PS…I just pulled up his player page and got sad b/c it’s been so long since I’ve seen him. = (
I'm gettin' out of this town alive...even if it kills me.
by Smoltz's Beard on
Jul 1, 2008 3:52 PM EDT
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You think you feel bad...
I was offered tickets to see the game where Smoltz threw his 3,000 SO, but I didn’t go because my puppy had obedience class and I was afraid they wouldn’t let me make the class up…
Trying living with that decision.
"You never know what I'm going to do..."
- Michael Vick (Palm Beach Post 11/6/2005)
by jamesrael on
Jul 1, 2008 4:29 PM EDT
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SI.com irks me sometimes
They have this photo gallery of “Memorable 2008 MLB Moments,” and they have crap like individual wins by Cliff Lee, or Josh Hamilton’s return from drug abuse, or Johnny Damon going 6/6. But no mention of John Smoltz fanning his 3,000th strikeout.
Seriously, wtf?
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
by royhobbs on
Jul 1, 2008 4:34 PM EDT
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I wouldn't worry about it...
As I am sure that Smoltzie ain’t worrying about it. He has his spot in Cooperstown, forget the haters.
"You never know what I'm going to do..."
- Michael Vick (Palm Beach Post 11/6/2005)
by jamesrael on
Jul 1, 2008 4:37 PM EDT
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I'm not worried
I just find it asinine that whomever put together that mish-mash of second-rate events is that dumb to forget about a living legend.
Chipper’s multi-hit games (but not the 400th homer) and Teix’s three-homer game are mentioned, but let’s face it, even if the 400th homer were up there, all three events take a backseat to Smoltzie’s 3,000th K.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
by royhobbs on
Jul 1, 2008 4:41 PM EDT
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Oh, I agree...
Trust me. SI (and pretty much every other major sports publication) never gets it right.
"You never know what I'm going to do..."
- Michael Vick (Palm Beach Post 11/6/2005)
by jamesrael on
Jul 1, 2008 4:42 PM EDT
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he will be back soon...
sort of, anyway
according to this article from the AJC http://www.ajc.com/braves/content/sports/braves/stories/2008/06/29/smoltz_0630.html
by sddbaker on
Jul 1, 2008 4:42 PM EDT
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Figured that much
Moylan has been with the team since his surgery. It only makes sense that Smoltzie would join the club.
"You never know what I'm going to do..."
- Michael Vick (Palm Beach Post 11/6/2005)
by jamesrael on
Jul 1, 2008 4:43 PM EDT
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No, more like 10.
If he were placed on the disabled list right now, it would be retroactive to June 26. He would be eligible to come back on July 11.
by FYFs LOBs on
Jul 1, 2008 1:19 PM EDT
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Question
How’d you bat in your playing days?
"You never know what I'm going to do..."
- Michael Vick (Palm Beach Post 11/6/2005)
by jamesrael on
Jul 1, 2008 1:56 PM EDT
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I was Adam Dunn...
Lots of homers, lots of strikeouts, lots of walks.
- Oh, Bobby. -
by sdp on
Jul 1, 2008 2:34 PM EDT
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I like the move
I know it’s tough to see Chipper on the DL, but every time Bobby used him as a pinch hitter, he’d have to use two other player (one to run for him and maybe another to play the field – depending on the situation).
"You never know what I'm going to do..."
- Michael Vick (Palm Beach Post 11/6/2005)
by jamesrael on
Jul 1, 2008 1:58 PM EDT
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NAHWAL
WTF? Is it over? Can we just play for fun and no prizes or score?
I want to make AAB predictions again.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on
Jul 1, 2008 4:40 PM EDT
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i’m the NAHWAL chief, and i’m ready to get tallying. dammit. MAN UP GONDEEE
by bigjoe on
Jul 1, 2008 6:14 PM EDT
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Fun Facts
I was thinking today about when Yunel comes back, who will bat lead-off. Many people, such as Joe Simpson, want Blanco to bat lead-off. Here are some stats to roll around in your minds.
Blanco
(lifetime)
1st batter of the game: 0-11, 3 SOs
Overall batting 1st: 48 PAs, .747 OPS
Overall batting 8th: 128 PAs, .761 OPS
(season) 6 SB, 1 CS
Escobar
(lifetime)
1st batter of the game: 68 PAs, 1.077 OPS
Overall batting 1st: 329 PAs, .801 OPS
Overall batting 2nd: 236 PAs, .796 OPS
(season) 2 SB, 4 CS
‘Beard, makes sense of it all. Tell me who should be batting lead-off?
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on
Jul 1, 2008 4:50 PM EDT
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Very interesting stuff. Personally I think that Blanco should be batting leadoff with Yunel in the #2 spot. Yunel’s career numbers are inflated pretty heavily there because he had a crazy BABIP of .364 last year (.310 is average). This year it is at .325 which is still higher than it should be. If you look strictly at this year you see that Yunel is at a .352 OBP when batting leadoff, but .391 OPS when hitting 2nd. Blanco is at .375 OBP in the leadoff role. Image getting the two of them on base that many times in front of Chipper and Tex?
Good stuff jug!
I'm gettin' out of this town alive...even if it kills me.
by Smoltz's Beard on
Jul 1, 2008 5:26 PM EDT
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Well
I was just thinking about it, because Blanco to me seems to have the “build” and characteristics of a lead-off hitter, but hasn’t had much of an opportunity there this year and hasn’t done much while there. Yunel is just a great hitter, so of course he can play there, but I think he’s too aggressive, IMO. I would love to see Blanco, Yunel, Chipper, Tex, McCann, Johnson, wildcard, pitcher. Yes, FYF will not bat, that way we get back through the order faster and without the possibility of him GIDP.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on
Jul 1, 2008 6:55 PM EDT
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And right on cue Blanco goes 2-4 with a BB as the leadoff hitter.
I'm gettin' out of this town alive...even if it kills me.
by Smoltz's Beard on
Jul 2, 2008 9:43 AM EDT
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Lookie lookie
Someone decided to not go on the DL after all.
Who’re we losing instead now?
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
by royhobbs on
Jul 1, 2008 4:53 PM EDT
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Damn
Something tells me he is pushing it.
"You never know what I'm going to do..."
- Michael Vick (Palm Beach Post 11/6/2005)
by jamesrael on
Jul 1, 2008 4:54 PM EDT
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Likewise
But something tells me he’s sick of seeing losses, and I sure hope he doesn’t pull an Eric Byrnes.
My guess is that we can say goodbye to Bjönes, and they’ll move Blanco to LF while Kotsay takes CF back.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
by royhobbs on
Jul 1, 2008 4:58 PM EDT
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Hmm…this is a pretty big series and I guess he doesn’t want to miss it. That being said, I’m not sure if this is a good idea.
I'm gettin' out of this town alive...even if it kills me.
by Smoltz's Beard on
Jul 1, 2008 5:17 PM EDT
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You and me both.
Bobby’s usually good about the “one more day rule,” but he has to be seeing the importance in this as well. Somehow, I’m betting Chipper has the benefit of the doubt to veto the “one more day rule” if he was able to prove that he could jog down a base line.
Too bad there’s no DR yet – a designated runner. That way, Chipper can just swing away, and have like Gregor Blanco run the bases for him. That sounds like something, along with the DH that the National League apparently “needs.”
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
by royhobbs on
Jul 1, 2008 5:23 PM EDT
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Make me puke
The only “DH” I wish the NL would actually employ is a REAL double header.
although I’d make an exception to keep Chipper in healthy. I’m such a hypocrite.
JB in ATL
http://bravesblog.net
by JBinATL on
Jul 1, 2008 6:02 PM EDT
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That crazy Chipper...
you gotta love him.
by sddbaker on
Jul 1, 2008 5:49 PM EDT
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thats it, he’s legit insane. if he plays in the ASG, i’m kicking him in the teeth
by bigjoe on
Jul 1, 2008 6:15 PM EDT
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CHIPPER IN LINEUP TONIGHT!!!
Check out DOB’s blog. Hellz yeah.
by TradeAndruw on
Jul 1, 2008 5:09 PM EDT
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Brett Myers
I read on MLBTraderumors.com that he accepted a minor league assignment anyone else got some info on that. If this is true does that mean we get Cole Hamels instead on thursday?
by gopherbroke on
Jul 1, 2008 5:54 PM EDT
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espn
just announced Meyers IS going down to minor league. They didnt say if the Camel will oppose us.
by traphicg on
Jul 1, 2008 6:32 PM EDT
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Now I'm Happy Again.
I’m mean Gotay was an INCREDIBLE fill in the other day. But I think I’ll go with Chipper.
Hey Phillies, Get the Phunk outta my Phace.
JB in ATL
http://bravesblog.net
by JBinATL on
Jul 1, 2008 5:56 PM EDT
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also. my mental state tonight is…weird, because i have come to the realization that my ex-girlfriend (that i’m still in love with) tried to (and may have) fucked the current WWE WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION. fucking really. GO BRAVES.
by bigjoe on
Jul 1, 2008 6:55 PM EDT
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Hell, Lumbergh fucked her.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on
Jul 1, 2008 6:57 PM EDT
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+10
I'm gettin' out of this town alive...even if it kills me.
by Smoltz's Beard on
Jul 2, 2008 9:44 AM EDT
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wait, the fat african-american dude?
"You never know what I'm going to do..."
- Michael Vick (Palm Beach Post 11/6/2005)
by jamesrael on
Jul 1, 2008 7:27 PM EDT
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congrats?
/confused
I'm gettin' out of this town alive...even if it kills me.
by Smoltz's Beard on
Jul 2, 2008 9:44 AM EDT
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No Yunel. But Chipper and Serial KILLA!
Blanco lf
Johnson 2b
C. Jones 3b
Teixeira 1b
McCann c
Kotsay cf
FYF rf
Lillibridge ss
Morton p
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on
Jul 1, 2008 6:56 PM EDT
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YES! SK HITTING ABOVE THE STRUGGLING JEFF FRANCOUER!
by bigjoe on
Jul 1, 2008 7:02 PM EDT
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motherfuck, theyre arbitrarily blacking me out again tonight. GREAT
by bigjoe on
Jul 1, 2008 7:03 PM EDT
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not your night, is it?
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on
Jul 1, 2008 7:04 PM EDT
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phillies announcers are already offending me. HELP ME JUG
by bigjoe on
Jul 1, 2008 7:04 PM EDT
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got growler?
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on
Jul 1, 2008 7:06 PM EDT
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indeed. filled with the RARE ROOSTER summer seasonal. delicious.
by bigjoe on
Jul 1, 2008 7:07 PM EDT
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wait
shouldn’t you get the game locally, or are you closer to Pittsburgh?
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on
Jul 1, 2008 7:04 PM EDT
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i do. but the phillies announcers are like…BAD
by bigjoe on
Jul 1, 2008 7:05 PM EDT
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Sarge Sr. FTL
I'm gettin' out of this town alive...even if it kills me.
by Smoltz's Beard on
Jul 2, 2008 9:47 AM EDT
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SK!!!!!
Check out my Smoltz Tribute site
http://www.smoltz3000.com
by cgilmo78 on
Jul 1, 2008 7:05 PM EDT
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Damnit
nobody wants to see Blaine Boyer’s wife…MRS. KOTSAY PLEASE!
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on
Jul 1, 2008 7:05 PM EDT
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one sentence about chipper coming back (didnt even mention what kind of injury), and SK hasn’t been mentioned. yet they have an interview about brett myers. HELP MEEEEEEEE
by bigjoe on
Jul 1, 2008 7:09 PM EDT
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Hey all, checking in, live from my living room once again kept company with only the almighty MLB GameDay (and you fine folks) to kept me abreast of the goings-on of our beloved Bravos.
Let the game begin! Tonight is where we show that we’re not dead!
by VegasAces on
Jul 1, 2008 7:11 PM EDT
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they just said charlie morton has “good mound presence”. do they really spend all day coming up with this shit?
by bigjoe on
Jul 1, 2008 7:11 PM EDT
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two hands!
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on
Jul 1, 2008 7:13 PM EDT
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A lead-off walk?
WTF is going on here?
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on
Jul 1, 2008 7:21 PM EDT
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BOOOOOOOOOO!
quit throwing over!
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on
Jul 1, 2008 7:21 PM EDT
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Ya know, I like that the Braves feel a sense of urgency
for this series, despite the fact that they are only 4 GB and still 80 something games left.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on
Jul 1, 2008 7:22 PM EDT
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I like that too – gotta start playing like that before its too late.
by VegasAces on
Jul 1, 2008 7:25 PM EDT
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which wwe star?
"You never know what I'm going to do..."
- Michael Vick (Palm Beach Post 11/6/2005)
by jamesrael on
Jul 1, 2008 7:28 PM EDT
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the NEW WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION, cm punk. who i saw wrestle in armories, hotels & skateparks 4 years ago. wow, old school
by bigjoe on
Jul 1, 2008 7:29 PM EDT
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welp
played tex perfectly.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on
Jul 1, 2008 7:25 PM EDT
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Skip's enthusiasm for the other team's actions
still pisses me off
by OntheGo on
Jul 1, 2008 7:27 PM EDT
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you mean chip?
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on
Jul 1, 2008 7:30 PM EDT
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lol
yes, I know what you mean. Boog is so much better. Which is sad, because Skip is so good.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on
Jul 1, 2008 7:31 PM EDT
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wow, PAT THE BAT wants that new contract badly
by bigjoe on
Jul 1, 2008 7:29 PM EDT
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Darn
1-0 Phillies
Burrell homer
"You never know what I'm going to do..."
- Michael Vick (Palm Beach Post 11/6/2005)
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Jul 1, 2008 7:29 PM EDT
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pieceofshitcocksuckingmotherfucker
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on
Jul 1, 2008 7:30 PM EDT
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somebody call me?
thought I heard my name:)
by Rhyno18 on
Jul 1, 2008 7:33 PM EDT
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Charlie Morton
has the DTM rocking.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on
Jul 1, 2008 7:33 PM EDT
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wheres the heart
I’ve been a Braves fan since birth but really since the 1st game I saw at ol’ F.C.S. Seems to me my team is lacking the heart they used to play with. Guys like Lemke and Blauser may not have been the best players but they had that certain something or maybe they just willed good things to happen. I kind of saw it in Charlie Morton until about two minutes ago. ANYWAY I SURE AM GLAD I’M NOT HEARING BARRY BOND”S NAME EVERY TEN MINUTES DURING A GAME NOW. THANK YOU JESUS
by Dick McGee on
Jul 1, 2008 7:35 PM EDT
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was'nt quite
sure where 2 go with that
by Dick McGee on
Jul 1, 2008 7:38 PM EDT
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they just showed a shot of chicks in the crowd dressed as CHARLIES ANGELS…and the one in the middle was fucking LARGE
by bigjoe on
Jul 1, 2008 7:38 PM EDT
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only when they put out and i’m REALLY drunk
by bigjoe on
Jul 1, 2008 7:39 PM EDT
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shot heap!
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
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Jul 1, 2008 7:39 PM EDT
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Greetings
I’m a phillies fan in vol country. I’ve checked out this blog every now and then to see the braves fan perspective and always enjoyed the commentary. Whats the scouting report on Morton?
by Getoffmyvols on
Jul 1, 2008 7:39 PM EDT
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he’s got a higher ceiling than kyle kendrick, thats for sure.
by bigjoe on
Jul 1, 2008 7:40 PM EDT
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I’ve heard kendrick referred to as the poormans brandon webb, just because he relies on the sinker, not saying he is in the same category in the least
by Getoffmyvols on
Jul 1, 2008 7:41 PM EDT
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poor man’s brandon webb? you mean the “shitty, out of the league in 4 years” brandon webb, maybe. his peripherals are TERRIBLE
by bigjoe on
Jul 1, 2008 7:42 PM EDT
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PHILLY BOY
GO GET A STEAK AND WATCH EM LOSE!
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Jul 1, 2008 7:41 PM EDT
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would love to
get a steak that is, hard to find a good one in tennessee, watch em lose? we’ll see, I think our lineup is eager to see some nl pitching
by Getoffmyvols on
Jul 1, 2008 7:43 PM EDT
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He's the best mustache the Majors has seen since the '70's
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Jul 1, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
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he has good mound presence.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on
Jul 1, 2008 7:45 PM EDT
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SK clearly didn’t learn how to take pitches in his rehab
by bigjoe on
Jul 1, 2008 7:40 PM EDT
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is the struggling jeff francouer seriously growing a beard?
by bigjoe on
Jul 1, 2008 7:41 PM EDT
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yes
he is trying to be McCann…beard, batting stance…
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on
Jul 1, 2008 7:41 PM EDT
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needs 2 go back to who he was though
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Jul 1, 2008 7:42 PM EDT
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I DON'T KNOW HOW!
That’s sdp!!!
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on
Jul 1, 2008 7:42 PM EDT
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they just legit talked about brent lillibridge without mentioning his name…
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Jul 1, 2008 7:42 PM EDT
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poor lillibridge he’s all we got right now. probably not too bad a player just physically not quite there
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Jul 1, 2008 7:45 PM EDT
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Not even Bud Selig would care if Lil’ Bridges hit the ‘roids
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Jul 1, 2008 7:46 PM EDT
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I am glad to watch a game with real grass again
instead of that patchwork carpet crap up in Canada.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on
Jul 1, 2008 7:46 PM EDT
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Wow
Ozzie packed on a few pounds since retirement
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Jul 1, 2008 7:47 PM EDT
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“garry matthews has joined us”...
...FUUUUUUUUUUUUCK
by bigjoe on
Jul 1, 2008 7:47 PM EDT
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he is reminding me
of chuck & suck.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on
Jul 1, 2008 7:53 PM EDT
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I just had to look and make sure it was Morton pitching and not James.
by VegasAces on
Jul 1, 2008 7:54 PM EDT
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fuck.
there’s charlie morton for you.
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"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on
Jul 1, 2008 7:52 PM EDT
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speaking of mustaches
check out the fro philly used 2 sport.
by Dick McGee on
Jul 1, 2008 7:54 PM EDT
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Ha!
If only, maybe bruce will grow that out again if the vols make a run
by Getoffmyvols on
Jul 1, 2008 7:55 PM EDT
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Nope
they can’t past those pesky wildcats! go big blue!
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"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on
Jul 1, 2008 7:56 PM EDT
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only one wildcats that matter in college football. NORTHWESTERN, son
by bigjoe on
Jul 1, 2008 7:57 PM EDT
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its a big ten thing, you wouldn’t understand.
by bigjoe on
Jul 1, 2008 7:58 PM EDT
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the big 10?
are they division I?
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"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on
Jul 1, 2008 7:59 PM EDT
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we are talking
basketball here.
were the wildcats from KY are going to make a run this year.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on
Jul 1, 2008 7:58 PM EDT
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no one told harry kalas that RBIs are a pretty shitty stat to determine a hitter’s worth
by bigjoe on
Jul 1, 2008 7:56 PM EDT
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You're right...
timely hitting is totally worthless…
by Getoffmyvols on
Jul 1, 2008 7:57 PM EDT
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i’m dangerously close to watching a deadliest catch rerun
by bigjoe on
Jul 1, 2008 7:58 PM EDT
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On that note
do you watch After the Catch as well? Good stuff there.
by VegasAces on
Jul 1, 2008 7:59 PM EDT
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SEC is all that really matters
all else fail in comparison
by Dick McGee on
Jul 1, 2008 7:59 PM EDT
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this game is OFF. i knew i shouldn’t have come back. FUCK
by bigjoe on
Jul 1, 2008 8:00 PM EDT
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6 hits in a row.
/vomit.
let francoeur pitch.
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"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on
Jul 1, 2008 8:00 PM EDT
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Looks like the end of the line for Chuck & Suck Jr.
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Jul 1, 2008 8:01 PM EDT
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couldn't manage to get more than 6 outs.
there is your scouting report for morton.
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"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on
Jul 1, 2008 8:02 PM EDT
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he looks
too calm for somebody who’s asshole has just been plowed.
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"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on
Jul 1, 2008 8:03 PM EDT
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*morton, that is.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on
Jul 1, 2008 8:03 PM EDT
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That second time through the order
not a fun situation for carlyle, 2 on no out, he is at the bottom half of the order though
by Getoffmyvols on
Jul 1, 2008 8:03 PM EDT
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Its always him or Bennett that gets stuck with this.
by VegasAces on
Jul 1, 2008 8:04 PM EDT
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I've been sacrificing to Jobu all season
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Jul 1, 2008 8:04 PM EDT
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I say fuck you Jobu.
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"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on
Jul 1, 2008 8:05 PM EDT
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Up your butt, Jobu.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on
Jul 1, 2008 8:08 PM EDT
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phils
but feliz was totally frozen on that, just tippin the cap
by Getoffmyvols on
Jul 1, 2008 8:07 PM EDT
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nice work Buuuuud-dy.
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"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on
Jul 1, 2008 8:07 PM EDT
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Is there a reason that Buddy isn't a starter?
by musicman on
Jul 1, 2008 8:09 PM EDT
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At this point
everyone’s gotta be an option
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Jul 1, 2008 8:09 PM EDT
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so, uh, apparently our plan is to be aggresive tonight?
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"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on
Jul 1, 2008 8:11 PM EDT
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Buddy barely got...
a chance to catch his breath
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Jul 1, 2008 8:12 PM EDT
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wish he had started.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on
Jul 1, 2008 8:16 PM EDT
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he might find himself in that position next time through the rotation
by VegasAces on
Jul 1, 2008 8:22 PM EDT
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Holy Crap
Carlyle has a 1.86 ERA…would have never guessed that.
by VegasAces on
Jul 1, 2008 8:17 PM EDT
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where does our bullpen rank
in the majors?
by Dick McGee on
Jul 1, 2008 8:18 PM EDT
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HR
so you don’t have to run the bases.
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"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on
Jul 1, 2008 8:20 PM EDT
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yeah...
38 pitches for Kendrick…
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"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on
Jul 1, 2008 8:22 PM EDT
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GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRReat
here we go.
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"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on
Jul 1, 2008 8:26 PM EDT
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"jeffs in a slump"
understatement.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on
Jul 1, 2008 8:27 PM EDT
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he’s positioned too close to Kotsay. It’s contagious
by Dick McGee on
Jul 1, 2008 8:28 PM EDT
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Also, the price of gas has gone up a little
by VegasAces on
Jul 1, 2008 8:29 PM EDT
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Kotsay's wife
is a nice-looking woman.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on
Jul 1, 2008 8:31 PM EDT
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Also
The skies are blue, and we need to breathe air to survive
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
by royhobbs on
Jul 1, 2008 8:32 PM EDT
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a would-be DP
if only we just had
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"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on
Jul 1, 2008 8:27 PM EDT
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It's all good
We just need a couple of hits to be right back in this game. Oh wait
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
by royhobbs on
Jul 1, 2008 8:31 PM EDT
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welcome
thought maybe you were enduring this vomit-fest firsthand.
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"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on
Jul 1, 2008 8:32 PM EDT
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Was coming home from the gym
And listening on the radio. It was 1-0 when I got out of the car, and in my driveway is when Victorino pooped one over RF, 3-0. I come inside, and it’s 5-0. I turn off the tv and eat before coming back, hoping to see something positive.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
by royhobbs on
Jul 1, 2008 8:34 PM EDT
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braves player hanging his head
how appropiate
by Dick McGee on
Jul 1, 2008 8:35 PM EDT
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Something positive?
C’mon, you know it doesn’t work that way. Eating dinner always = bad Braves news. For you, for me, for Pujolina…for everyone.
by VegasAces on
Jul 1, 2008 8:36 PM EDT
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I suppose you’re right. Time to bust out the cards and start keeping my card counting skills up to par.
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by royhobbs on
Jul 1, 2008 8:37 PM EDT
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a couple is asking a bit much
don’t you think?
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Jul 1, 2008 8:33 PM EDT
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Re: Berkman
It’s not a puma.
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"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on
Jul 1, 2008 8:35 PM EDT
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JJ!
I saw JJ today. As irritating as he may seem on television, he really is that up-beat and cheerful in person when he greeted me.
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by royhobbs on
Jul 1, 2008 8:38 PM EDT
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Imhotep
Let’s use some ancient Egyptian curse to levitate one over the LF wall.
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by royhobbs on
Jul 1, 2008 8:38 PM EDT
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So...
Buddy is out…who’s going to pitch?
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"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on
Jul 1, 2008 8:41 PM EDT
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Hmm
Perhaps they can roll a pitching machine out… or Chino Cadahia can lob some BP pitches for strikes.
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by royhobbs on
Jul 1, 2008 8:42 PM EDT
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Yes!
Put in the fupa!
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on
Jul 1, 2008 8:42 PM EDT
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or a tee, named chuck.
it has a little peachfuzz mustache.
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"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on
Jul 1, 2008 8:43 PM EDT
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Once again
A mediocre pitcher is made to look like Bob Feller against our lineup.
by VegasAces on
Jul 1, 2008 8:41 PM EDT
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14 or 15 innings ago.
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by royhobbs on
Jul 1, 2008 8:42 PM EDT
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last consecutive saves
were by Wickman and Yates a year ago.
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"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on
Jul 1, 2008 8:43 PM EDT
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saves on consecutive days.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on
Jul 1, 2008 8:43 PM EDT
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save?
oh yeah…I remember one of those…barely
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Jul 1, 2008 8:44 PM EDT
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Saves
Should be determined by team. Any pitcher who pitches three outs in the 9th for the Braves regardless of score, should be credited with a save.
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by royhobbs on
Jul 1, 2008 8:46 PM EDT
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As in, saving us from further misery
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Jul 1, 2008 8:47 PM EDT
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WTF
Joe said today was Glavine shirt-day?
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by royhobbs on
Jul 1, 2008 8:45 PM EDT
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Hey bigjoe
if you’re still here…new DC in 15 minutes…but you knew that already
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Jul 1, 2008 8:45 PM EDT
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HS
Arrested Development concert?
wow.
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"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on
Jul 1, 2008 8:46 PM EDT
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welp
its over. Here’s acosta.
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"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on
Jul 1, 2008 8:47 PM EDT
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is there an award for
worst rookie? like, maybe Dookie of the Year?
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"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on
Jul 1, 2008 8:48 PM EDT
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No worries
He’s got no pressure right now, he’ll be perfect.
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by royhobbs on
Jul 1, 2008 8:48 PM EDT
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macho man
now were talkin’ get em’ bo!
by Dick McGee on
Jul 1, 2008 8:50 PM EDT
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Chippa!
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"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on
Jul 1, 2008 8:53 PM EDT
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it seems like
there are some people in the ScumTrust seats tonight? No?
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"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on
Jul 1, 2008 8:54 PM EDT
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Not the prime
Dead center seats.
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Jul 1, 2008 8:55 PM EDT
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Look at it pessimistically
Teix will homer, thus rendering Chipper’s hard effort running pointless.
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by royhobbs on
Jul 1, 2008 8:54 PM EDT
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Oakland called
they want their white boy back!
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Jul 1, 2008 8:58 PM EDT
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Reocurring theme
When Braves have men in scoring position, the next three batters will pop up more frequently than a 14 year old watching Cinemax at night.
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by royhobbs on
Jul 1, 2008 8:59 PM EDT
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You’d appreciate this, I just dealt myself the best six hands of blackjack ever. Turned $100 into $325.
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by royhobbs on
Jul 1, 2008 9:07 PM EDT
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Nice!
Better stop now and hope some of that mojo carries over on your next trip.
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Jul 1, 2008 9:10 PM EDT
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Won't be until October
So I’ll play most every night to keep sharp.
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by royhobbs on
Jul 1, 2008 9:12 PM EDT
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Zero runs scored...
streak only adds to the agony
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Jul 1, 2008 9:06 PM EDT
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Out of curiosity
Would we have been better off with Manny Acosta, or Pedro Ascanio?
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by royhobbs on
Jul 1, 2008 9:09 PM EDT
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a tee name chuck
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"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on
Jul 1, 2008 9:10 PM EDT
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i'm turning it off if he walks home a run.
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"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on
Jul 1, 2008 9:10 PM EDT
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Looks like you’re stuck here for a little while longer.
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Jul 1, 2008 9:12 PM EDT
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Lots of pressure...
evident on these players faces.
by OntheGo on
Jul 1, 2008 9:13 PM EDT
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I feel it
A homer is coming. From Jeff Francoeur.
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by royhobbs on
Jul 1, 2008 9:13 PM EDT
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Screw you all
I’ll take an opposite field single.
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by royhobbs on
Jul 1, 2008 9:14 PM EDT
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no
but he did hit it, which is more than I excepted.
NO TOE-TAP!
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"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
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Jul 1, 2008 9:15 PM EDT
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