Nationals @ Braves Game 2 Open Thread: Traffic in the ATL
by gondeee on Jul 19, 2008 12:43 PM EDT
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Washington Nationals at Atlanta Braves, Jul 19, 2008 7:10 PM EDT
The Georgia DOT is doing construction on the north side of the connector, so if you're headed down to the game via 75 or 85 southbound you may want to allow an extra half-hour to an hour to get to the park. I drove up 85 today and traffic was backed up all the way back to Georgia 400. I would recommend taking 285 to 20 and get to Atlanta that way -- especially if you're one of those who don't like to sit in traffic. Check out this website before you leave for the park.
And back at the Ted, we won a one-run game last night.... how about that. Hudson had a good outing last night despite the line score that says he gave up five runs. Let's hope Gonzo was just shaking off the second half cobwebs, or serving up some free hits for ex-teammates. The surgeon goes tonight.... let's keep this winning streak going!
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Pictures speak louder than words
At game tonight, rooting for our Kid
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
by royhobbs on Jul 19, 2008 2:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
don't think I'll be around...
somebody post victory pictures, should we need them!
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on Jul 19, 2008 2:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just because it's your birthday weekend...
we’ll let you slide! Nice posting of them last night, btw. I like the side by side.
I’ll be at the game, too, sitting behind Greg White (or whatever we’re calling him these days, I kinda got lost when I went on vacation), or Norton-y, or Prado…anyway, left field.
by Lizziebeth on Jul 19, 2008 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You liked that?
I thought I’d mix it up a bit…glad somebody noticed!
I’m sure I’ll get to watch part of the game, just don’t think I’ll be posting.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on Jul 19, 2008 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
don’t tell me i’m alone again tonight. that will suck
by bigjoe on Jul 19, 2008 5:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ATLANTA—Yunel Escobar might not be ready to return to the lineup during this weekend’s series against the Nationals, but the Braves could get Rafael Soriano back as soon as Sunday.Soriano returned to Atlanta from his native Dominican Republic on Friday, and during a meeting with Braves manager Bobby Cox, the right-handed reliever indicated he was ready to end his lengthy stint on the disabled list. He’ll test his right elbow during a bullpen session at Turner Field on Saturday and then possibly be activated on Sunday.
“He thinks he’s real close to being 100 percent,” Cox said of Soriano, whose troublesome elbow has limited him to just nine appearances this year.
Soriano, whose current stint on the disabled list began on June 10, made three recent Minor League rehab appearances in the Dominican Summer League. He was assigned there to allow him to tend to some undisclosed family matters while testing his elbow.
“I feel everything will be all right,” said Soriano, whose elbow discomfort began during Spring Training. “I feel good. I feel great.”
While Soriano could be activated later this weekend, there’s still a chance that Escobar’s strained left shoulder could force him to go on the disabled list. Braves general manager Frank Wren said the 25-year-old shortstop would be evaluated over the next couple of days before such a decision is made.
Escobar was scheduled to meet with one of the Braves’ doctors after Friday night’s series opener against the Nationals. The shoulder strain which he suffered on June 24 and aggravated on July 9 has prevented him from taking batting practice during Thursday’s voluntary team workout and again on Friday afternoon.
Escobar hasn’t played since July 9, and if he is placed on the disabled list, he could be eligible to return for the July 25 series opener against the Phillies in Philadelphia.
they’d better not strip GONZO of his closer’s role. and i’m all for a scorching brent lillibridge in the lineup for a little while longer
by bigjoe on Jul 19, 2008 5:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
they might, but Soriano’s elbow will “tender up” again after his first game, and it’ll be back to Gonzo.
by 10-4 on Jul 19, 2008 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but Gonzo looked to struggle last night...
Might not be a bad thing to have Soriano.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on Jul 19, 2008 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LINEUPS
W. Harris cf
P. Lo Duca 1b
C. Guzman ss
A. Kearns rf
J. Estrada c
R. Belliard 2b
K. Casto 3b
R. Langerhans lf
J. Lannan p
G. Blanco cf
M. Prado 2b
C. Jones 3b
M. Teixeira 1b
B. McCann c
J. Francoeur rf
G. Norton lf
B. Lillibridge ss
J. Jurrjens p
- Oh, Bobby. -
by sdp on Jul 19, 2008 6:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
alone again, again alone…
anyone have any hotel recommendations? i want something preferably in the burbs, like 10-15 miles from the stadium, with an outdoor pool. and a fridge. anyone?
by bigjoe on Jul 19, 2008 7:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm a big believer...
...in Priceline. I got a great deal in Buckhead the last time I stayed in Atlanta.
by sddbaker on Jul 19, 2008 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
not here, just stopping by
What a lineup…
No Kelly, no Yunel, no Escobar?
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on Jul 19, 2008 7:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wow, I'm not even drunk...
Meant no Kotsay
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on Jul 19, 2008 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well I mean
here for the evening!
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on Jul 19, 2008 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wasn’t lannan the pitcher when the struggling corpse of jeff francoeur had the best game of his career?
by bigjoe on Jul 19, 2008 7:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
stolen base, heap? unfortunately, he thinks he’s fucking blanco now, and fails
by bigjoe on Jul 19, 2008 7:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yay!
Got my bday present!!!
Tickets to the game tomorrow, IN THE HANK AARON SEATS!
Look for me on TV! I’ll be wearing a Braves hat… ; )
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on Jul 19, 2008 7:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I am so jealous...
...btw, don’t eat anything before the game, because you want to get your money’s worth.
by sddbaker on Jul 19, 2008 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thanks for the advice!
I hope the game goes 22 innings!
Maybe I’ll make a TC sign!
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on Jul 19, 2008 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh wait...
I was thinking of the ScumTrust seats with the free food. Still, fantastic seats, and they do have waiter service so you don’t have to go get your food. I sat in that section for the Mets game I went to in May.
by sddbaker on Jul 19, 2008 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i can get those seats for 2 weeks from yesterday…but no free beer and food. i’m torn
by bigjoe on Jul 19, 2008 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ll be there, taking pictures with a new (to me) telephoto lens…maybe I’ll get lucky and get one of you and your fabulous g/f (she got these awesome tix for you, right?).
Smoltzie alert – on Braves Live pregame…
by Lizziebeth on Jul 20, 2008 9:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i’m thinking of doing the $75 all you can eat seats that have beer included. thoughts?
by bigjoe on Jul 19, 2008 7:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’ve been in these seats. The view is pretty bad, but the food is decent. They mark your wristband with each beer you’re served—I don’t know if they cut you off after a certain number.
by Lauren T. on Jul 20, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Time for another trip...
to Mississippi.
by sddbaker on Jul 19, 2008 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay boys...
...put on the hitting shoes. Please.
by sddbaker on Jul 19, 2008 7:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
is anyone watching UFC or affliction tonight? because i’m a whore, i’m watching…both!
by bigjoe on Jul 19, 2008 7:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
good inning for jj – i can handle a few more nine-pitch innings from him
by mcboyt on Jul 19, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He’s got warning track power – can we let Lilly hit from the women’s tees?
by mcboyt on Jul 19, 2008 8:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Great bunt!
Yeah! I love it when a plan comes together!
by mcboyt on Jul 19, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
how the fuck do we only have one run? this guy is so lucky
by bigjoe on Jul 19, 2008 8:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is beginning to suck.
They’re getting men all over the bases, but they can’t get them in.
by mcboyt on Jul 19, 2008 8:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
JJ's staying steady, though
8 pitches that inning. If they can just SCORE SOME DAMN RUNS
by mcboyt on Jul 19, 2008 8:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah, he’s CRUISING. 83 through 6…he could go 8 tonight, which is what we really need
by bigjoe on Jul 19, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
SB: B McCann (2)
THIS WASN’T HIS FIRST??!?
by bigjoe on Jul 19, 2008 8:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Didn't he have one in the All Star Ga...wait.
never mind.
by mcboyt on Jul 19, 2008 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He had one against Seattle 6/21.
Took them by surprise, I’d say.
by mcboyt on Jul 19, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did I just see what I think I saw?
Is FYF on base twice in a row?
by mcboyt on Jul 19, 2008 8:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
bobby was seriously gonna PH for jair right now? WHY??
by bigjoe on Jul 19, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
especially with gotay of all people. i hope he doesn’t come back, i’m less than impressed and can see why the mets cut him
by bigjoe on Jul 19, 2008 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm beyond trying to figure out Bobby's decisions at this point
Do you get the feeling he’s just playing out the string?
by mcboyt on Jul 19, 2008 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he resigned for next year, so he’s not just on a farewell tour
by bigjoe on Jul 19, 2008 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, and unfortunately he gets to play it out at least one more year.
by 10-4 on Jul 19, 2008 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
according to skip, RAFFY is back tomorrow or monday. i wonder who’s gonna get the boot…hope its not lilli
by bigjoe on Jul 19, 2008 9:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Huddy and JJ back to back not-so-sharp nights
by 10-4 on Jul 19, 2008 9:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Son of a...
Willie the worldbeater. 2 for 4 yesterday, 2 for 4 today.
by mcboyt on Jul 19, 2008 9:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Stupid Nationals announcers....
...second guessing Bobby for not pinch-hitting for JJ.
by sddbaker on Jul 19, 2008 9:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
THIS IS WHY YOU HAVE THE LOWEST RATINGS IN BASEBALL!!!
wait, doesn’t don sutton work for them? i miss his drunken ramblings
by bigjoe on Jul 19, 2008 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
radio guys...
I don’t know who they are, but he’s not one of them.
by sddbaker on Jul 19, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank Pujols we had Prado in there tonight-no hits and a botched tag at second. This platoon is great!
by 10-4 on Jul 19, 2008 9:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Play him more!
Maybe we can get an earlier draft position!
by mcboyt on Jul 19, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stupid Nationals announcers...
...talking about Lannon, and how “the really great ones” get it done, even without their best stuff.
by sddbaker on Jul 19, 2008 9:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
everything is relative...
Nationals announcers forget what good baseball looks like.
by mcboyt on Jul 19, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think they wear suits arr the time. not totally sure
by bigjoe on Jul 19, 2008 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Your typing...
... is slurred, young man.
by sddbaker on Jul 19, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They remember...
when they play the Braves, because everyone looks good against us.
by sddbaker on Jul 19, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crap. 2 straight get on.
Here comes the Brave-killer.
by mcboyt on Jul 19, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This feels like 1988 all over again.
Everybody plays better against us than against other teams.
by mcboyt on Jul 19, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's just a coincidence...
...I’m sure.
by sddbaker on Jul 19, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fracouer throws back to 1st, concedes the run
Awesome. Of course, if he had thrown it 15 feet up the netting like he did earlier, LoDuca might have lumbered into scoring position.
by mcboyt on Jul 19, 2008 9:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Did Skip just say he was disgusted with the All Star game deciding the 7th game of the World Series?
by 10-4 on Jul 19, 2008 9:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
uuugggg.....
Tavaras.
Things are really getting ugly. :-/
by sddbaker on Jul 19, 2008 9:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Stupid Nationals announcers...
..”the Nats with a curly W in the books” and said it twice, as if once wasn’t toolish enough.
by sddbaker on Jul 19, 2008 9:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wtf.
I don’t know if I want to go to the game now…
...okay, I really do. I’ll be in 101, close to the front!
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on Jul 19, 2008 11:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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