Braves @ Phillies: Something Unlikely Might Happen
by gondeee on Jul 26, 2008 2:45 PM EDT
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PrintAtlanta Braves at Philadelphia Phillies, Jul 26, 2008 3:55 PM EDT
I think Mike Hampton will get as far as the mound in the center of the Vault, but he'll injure himself during his allotted dozen warmup pitches in the bottom of the first. If, somehow, he throws a regulation major league pitch, then everyone better hold onto something because the universe has to even things out and the repercussions of that pitch could be devastating.
Current Series
3 game series vs Phillies @ Citizens Bank Park
| Fri 07/25 | WP: Jair Jurrjens (10 - 5) LP: Kyle Kendrick (8 - 5) |
8 - 2 win |
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Atlanta Braves Saturday, Jul 26, 2008, 3:55 PM EDT Sunny. Winds blowing out to right field at 5-10 m.p.h. Game Time temperature: Around 90.
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| Sun 07/27 | 1:35 PM EDT | |
Bobble head picture courtesy of Reed Harrison.
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Fucking Yankees...
I live in NC and their showing that game rather then our game on Fox. I guess its probably a blessing in disguise since ill be at work and had I saw Hampton get hurt for the 14553272383 time I might would have lost my job.
Anyway here’s to another big division win tonight, hope I return home to good news!!!!
What part?
I live just South of Hampton Roads
Dear Pujols
How many Virginians are there?
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
How Would You Feel?
If we actually got a win…
Would it just be nice or should we start to hope again?
What about a sweep?
JB in ATL
http://braveslaunchingpad.com
Oh good Pujols...
Who are those dweeb announcers on Fox?! Maybe I won’t try to watch, and just stick to listening…
Well at least
It’s not Buck and McCarver. They’re probably cleaning up their mess in their cozy little box in Fenway Park right. I feel sorry for those who have to watch that game, instead.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
You're getting rain???
It’s sunny and nice, and my neighbor is mowing his lawn, where I am.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
It will be there soon.
It has been raining here almost all day.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
Oh God, tell me Corky's not starting...
I just saw him wearing shin pads and was going to panic.
JB in ATL
http://braveslaunchingpad.com
yeah...
but after Bobby inexplicably started him last Sun against the Nationals I thought he was lapsing again.
JB in ATL
http://braveslaunchingpad.com
he almost always starts Corky
day games after night games.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
But what about games we need to win?
I know Bobby has his protocol. I’m used to it. But a rubber game against the Nats? I just think it was a bad move. Of course even McCann couldn’t have prevented that blowout loss.
JB in ATL
http://braveslaunchingpad.com
No Hamels start is complete
Without this:
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
Is cole hamels
in the picture some where?
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
You're either
Being sarcastic, and are blind and/or retarded.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
Kendrick
douchebag…
can’t hold a candle to Ohman.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
Well here comes the moment of truth
Does Mike Hampton:
a. Ground out Rollins
b. Give up base hit
c. Give up homer
d. Flyout
e. Injure himself
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
OMP
He is pitching!!
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
there goes the no-hitter.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
This is so surreal
Mike Hampton is pitching on an MLB mound.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
well
he sure isn’t un-hittable.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
Cars.com
Is good at stating the obvious.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
Mr. Hampton
Good job. Season total: 1.0 IP
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
This commentator
Sounds like Marv Albert. I’m waiting to hear “Patrick Ewing… YESSSSSS!!!!”
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
yes it is his son, Kenny.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
For the record
I’m still really, really gay for Brian McCann today too.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
FCF
Fielder’s Choice Frenchy
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
I was thinking it could be
FCFYF
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
The Great American Lager
Now owned by Belgium.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
On that note...
does anyone know the exact date the transaction took place?? I want to keep an eye out for a born on date from the last day it was American Owned….
Thanks man..
Hope I can find one from that date…might be worth soemthing 20 years from now….
Who cares...
I’m enjoying a Sierra Nevada Anniversary Ale…yummmmm. Proudly made right here in America…by America-Owned Americans. I think??
Your stache is trash
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
OK hampton
need to get some more outs.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
Eric Karros
what a bitch.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
Egh
Well, this game’s probably over. We all know the Braves can’t come from behind.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
Well there goes the shutout.
An Hampton’s 3-year ERA = 15.0
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
Two runs
Innings pitched: 2.0
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
Hammy's
face looks a little frustrated or pissed or something…dunno, maybe its just me. I noticed even before the 2 runs.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
that is what I'm afraid of
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
Philadelphia
Out of the 1000+ games he’s not been in a game, but in hospitals and clinics, the germy filth of Philly is clearly affecting him.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
So you mean
he’s kind of like the bubble boy after he came out of the bubble?
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
Can the Cubs
not beat the Marlins? Wtf? I thought they were “good.”
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
I can't remember the exact number
but that’s my point, why can’t they beat them?
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
Oh god
he has to bat now…
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
I forgot
That Hampton batted RH.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
some big cuts there.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
On days that Cole Hamels starts
I wish the Phillies would just start every game with a 2-0 lead, and only play us for three innings. Otherwise, it’s just watching us get owned for two hours prior.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
your optimism after ASG
is lacking… heh
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
I'm optimistic about a lot of things
But with the way Cole Hamels owns us and eats our lunches, it’s hard to be so again him.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
Infante
loves the barehand.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
Imohtep the Game Genie
Needs to remember that he has a glove.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
ugh
damnit
get Buddy up…
Commend Hampton for starting, but he is out there with nothing.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
Christ
Did Shortbus have a family member get killed in Atlanta or something? I don’t think any one offensive player owns us worse than Victorino this year.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
He must have.
At least I don’t have to hear Chip call him ___, which I won’t repeat.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
Didn't
Mike Hampton used to be a groundball pitcher?
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
Scouting Report on Hampton
?
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
FYF
no longer impresses me with his cannon.
He wasn’t going to get Shortbus there, but his throw was closer to Imhotep than McCann.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
Put it this way
Francoeur’s arm mean less when the other team is scoring on homers and errors.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
Well, I guess my point was
He’s struggling at the plate, but he’s also struggling in the field too.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
HAMPTON
With the K…but against Howard. He would strikeout in tee ball.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
Karros
You’re not a good announcer either, so please shut up.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
Oh yeah
Season Total: 3.0
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
The brief shot of Hamels' stats against Atlanta
That’s almost worthy of one of those lame internet pics with just “PWNED” in the stats categories instead of real numbers.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
Tim McCarver is so bad, it makes me sick to my stomach.
On Manny’s effort: “He hasn’t run a ball out in so long, he doesn’t even realize he’s not running hard.”
I know this isn’t about the Braves, but, for Pujols’ sake, you can NOT be serious.
Use your imagination
There is a whole slew of gay jokes that can be used with McCarver, Buck, and the Red Sox and Yankees, but it’s like a lion swarming a herd of gazelle – I’m overwhelmed.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
LOL
At Hamels pitching conservatively to Brian McCann, because he’s so awesome
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
and he knows that
if he walks him, the next 3 guys will strikeout.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
Imhotep the Game Genie
Is my beacon of hope in this lineup.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
If I'm gay for Brian McCann
Then Imhotep the Game Genie is like my Jungle Fever.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
Well duh
In Ancient Egypt, Imhotep used girls like that for breeding and recreation.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
is the ball girl
a eunuch?
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
HOLY SHIT
FYF with a SAC FLY?!
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
WTF
is going on here?
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
LOL
Nice throw CAMEL!
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
WTF WTF WTF WTF WTF WTF WTF
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
WTF WTF WTF WTF WTF WTF WTF??????
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
Are these really the Braves??
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
This must be a dream
Hampton pitching
Phillies screwing up
Braves hitting
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
Oh yeah
Hampton’s been sitting for quite a while here. Wait, did he get PH’d?
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
After the first few runs
Everything else was a blur. Can you blame me?
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
So...
we have batted around 2x in 2 games. WTF?
?
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
LOL
At Francoeur being the only out of this entire rally.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
I would give my kidney
To hear Skip Caray give one of his trademark “WHAT IS GOING ON HERE?” calls right now.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
WTF WTF WTF WTF WTF WTF WTF WTF WTF
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
I would have bet somebody
$1,000 Hamel would last longer than Hampton. I would not have even thought about it.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
Hold on to your butts
There are still five innings to play.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
Buy lottery tickets
lots of them.
Or, get to a church immediately.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
Who said
“THAT JUST HAPPENED”
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
Kinda related
Saw “Stepborothers” earlier today, absolutely hilarious. previews don’t do it justice.
Right there with Anchorman, Old School and Talladega nights in my opinion. If F bombs and crude humor is your bag, you’ll love it.
I want to see that very badly.
Thanks for the reminder.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
Hold on
I have to change my Depends.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
I need to find an AED fast
to get my heart beating again.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
Hmm
If Glavine goes out to Rome, I may have to make a mini-trip.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
Wow...
You guys are depressing… you give up about two innings into the game and then you stumble over each other trying to get back on the bandwagon three innings later. Awesome!!!
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Oh, what the hell
Is there anything on this blog that any user can say that doesn’t draw your ire, highly critical sarcastic retorts, or highly critical criticism? Haven’t you gotten frustrated watching sports, but then felt joy when your team makes a comeback?
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
I knew we wouldn't make it through this game
without Yankees-Socks highlights.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
Glavine:
Smoltz will at least try to come back next season.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
One day at a time
Let’s not get ahead of ourselves.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
WTF
Was Francoeur thinking?
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
LOL
because you listened to “THAT JUST HAPPENED!” again!
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
i did that once
i was on the phone with my dad, we were both watching the game, and i was so baffled as to why my tv was like 40 seconds behind his. then i figured it out.
FYF.
Can Bay play RF?
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
Escobar
Didn’t drag his glove on the ground that time, but there wasn’t much chance
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
ugh
ok, game is not over.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
Hampton's
been hanging pitches all afternoon.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
Not going to get the win...
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
Mr. Hampton
Good work today. Baby steps.
Season Total: 4.0+ IP
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
oh NOooooooooooooooo
Ring has not been good lately.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
I'm not sure which you mean...
“I’m not surprised.”
“It is never easy”
“pieceofshitcocksuckingmotherfucker”
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
Boyer in the 5th
Lordy, this is turning into a head-scratcher. Over/under saying that Boyer goes two innings?
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
Are you implying
Bobby overworks a disproportionally small number of bullpen arms?
Because, I agree…
You have to use the set-up guy before you get to the closer
Dr. James Andrews
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
get out of the inning
ANY TIME NOW.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
A strikeout would be awesome to see
Right about now
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
why do people behind the plate always duck for cover when a ball is lined back? do they honestly think the plexiglass is gonna shatter?
They're afraid
Like in a hockey game.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
are you kidding me?
Come on, this is horseshit. Can we not get an effing out?
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
Wow
It’s like deja vu, and the Phillies are answering right back. Braves pitchers are all pitching to contact, and these innings are dragging. /cringe
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
Wow
I don’t believe it, but I kinda do
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
10-9 after five innings
Oh yeah, this’s a shootout.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
Of course I believe it.
When we catch breaks, something else has to give.
When we have key hitting, our pitching sucks.
When our pitching is on, our hitting is missing.
When we have a huge lead, our bullpen f*cks things up.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
Okay
I’ll take the heat for this one. A few days ago, I said that Boyer didn’t suck as much, and see what happened today.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
He probably
has no feeling below his elbow.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
Rule #22
Don’t ever post Jamie Kotsay pictures during game play.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
Welp thanks
game over now. thanks for the jinx.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
Don't worry
Superstition, like Giambi’s porn-stache.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
Wait wait wait
that is not even jamie kotsay
that is michelle damon.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
Let's...
Repeat the process, and hang nine more on them. It’s still just the 5th inning, and they’re in the same boat as we are.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
why
are we talking about the mutts?
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
Is it just me
Or does Yunel seem very uncomfortable at the plate recently?
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
as in shoulder discomfort?
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
come on TEX
do it again
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
Hear that?
4Ks combined. I knew there was an auspiciously low amount of K’s in this game. Everyone’s pitching to contact.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
Can Imhotep the Game Genie...
...do it again??
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
because it is a 1-run game in the 6th?
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
Francoeur, hopefully.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
nah I'm kidding...
probably prado.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
not kidding.
Hopefully Francoeur.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
That's a hitting coach?
He looks like he can pinch-hit.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
The "shirt off your back" girl in those Carmax commercials
Is kinda cute. I’d give her my shirt if she asked.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
Alright alright
something going here…
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
Ah hell. thought he got it.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
Oh man
I thought that was gone.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
gosh damnit
5 feet away.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
man
I can’t stand these generic vitamin water commercials.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
Totally
They are pretty bad.
I had to stop watching the game. Gotta change it up and hopefully it’ll help the team.
I’m not superstitious, but for some reason baseball makes me do weird sh*t to try and get the team to play better whether it’s changing seating position, turning off the tv, or playing loud music instead of listening to the play calling….
Hmm
Soriano’s not getting some calls
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
Soriano
Looked good in that inning. A little uncomfortable, but still effective. Didn’t seem to have that cocky swagger around the mound like he used to.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
Ok ok
let’s get it going here.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
LOL
Brad Lidge with the sigh of relief knowing that he might get to avoid Brian McCann
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
oh god
jo jo reyes and taveraz in the ‘pen. we’re doomed either way?
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
UGH
Stay-Puft or Towel #2? Pick your poison
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
it is up to game genie
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
guccione were calling the game
romero would have been suspended
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
Tavarez
Nowhere near the K-zone. Surprise!
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
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