Stros @ Braves: Game 2 Open Thread
by gondeee on Jul 5, 2008 9:00 AM EDT
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What a game last night... and those fireworks after the game... nothing like the fireworks during the game... I really have no idea what happened.
Here's a picture of a real All-American guy:
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Franceour
He had a nice game last night, hopefully sign of good things to come. 2-4. R,BB
Turner
Can we talk him into buying the Braves back?
You know it was about the Fourth when Frenchy came up in 2005 and it’s ironic he goes down the same week. In 2005 we had an unlikely come back with the “Baby’s”.
Maybe this is a sign of things to come? Anyone feeling a little optimistic w/ Frenchy’s send down?
JB in ATL
http://braveslaunchingpad.com
I do.
Because it also means we are getting some depth back.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on Jul 5, 2008 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Depth and..
The knowledge that JF”K” is working on his swing and I think he’ll do nothing but benefit from his time in Mississippi. I know he’s not a happy camper but it’s a career saving move.
~JB
JB in ATL
http://braveslaunchingpad.com
I am optimistic in general.
It also sounds like Frenchy has calmed down a bit:
http://www.ajc.com/sports/content/sports/braves/stories/2008/07/04/francoeur_0704.html
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on Jul 5, 2008 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Actually can't wait for a
healthy and mentally refreshed team to take the field after the ASB. Bobby and crew can get back to watching BP and pre-game as a competive scenario again. Rather that the trauma triage ward it has been this first half. Get some swagger back.
Uncle Ted's
Not as tall as he looks on television. I went to a Ted’s Montana Grill for lunch and saw him as I was coming in, and it took me a moment to realize that it was him, because he was no taller than I was.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
Montana Grill
How is that place? I’ve always wanted to visit but I like having some idea of what I’m getting into.
Food’s great, and it’s a very casual place.
by MattDiazFanClub on Jul 5, 2008 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Good food, reasonable prices. Bison substitute over Beef if preferred, costs more, leaner meat though. Very casual, relaxed atmosphere.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
love bison burgers
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on Jul 5, 2008 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions
very nice. Sounds like it’s worth the trip. I’ve always wanted to try a bison burger but haven’t had the chance.
They're
All over Atlanta, with them spreading across the East Coast nowadays… even heard of them opening as far north as New York in select locations.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
There is one in Lexington, KY.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on Jul 5, 2008 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions
to see your
gf’s latest fling?
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on Jul 5, 2008 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions
only after the beer you owe me.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on Jul 5, 2008 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions
I am in and out
with beer.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on Jul 5, 2008 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions
I have
Several Dos Equis left from the previous night.
Stay thirsty, my friends.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
I have
a various assortment of shiner bock, coors light, bud select, and yuengling light.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on Jul 5, 2008 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions
(leftover from yesterday)
I’m only a moderate alcoholic.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on Jul 5, 2008 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions
i have about a dozen molson canadian left. yes, i drank canadian beer on our nation’s birthday. shut up
Nothing wrong with that
Molson is good stuff.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
not normally
but there is when bigjoe drinks it.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on Jul 5, 2008 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions
it is only fun
because of your reaction.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on Jul 5, 2008 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions
wow, they’re gonna make MAD MONEY on some of that stuff? 25 baseballs, each autographed by a team member? dear lord
Rain...
Could be a factor later. I live about 3 hours SW of Atlanta and it poured here a little over a hour ago, and I think it is headed towards Atlanta
It's humid
On and off rain, all afternoon. Looks like we might salvage the game, though.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
Go figure
That Stay-Puft totally ignores it and doesn’t go back for that generous low-away left corner.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
on radio here...
would FYF have nailed him?
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
Francoeur
Would’ve had a better chance.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
Maybe Joe Simpson should be the next manager....
he keeps reminding us each game about the little things, the basic fundamentals. Do you think he gets as frustrated as us fans??
I'm a big fan...
of Joe. I’m thinking he might actually be a good coach. I also like his announcing and how he does let his frustration show just enough.
I like Joe a lot. And Boog.
Skip is great, but Joe & Boog are a good combo.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on Jul 5, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions
It's early.
1st inning runs are easily negated.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
if you have a good offense.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on Jul 5, 2008 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Is it really oswalt?
I haven’t been paying attention to anything the last three days. I didn’t know if I would be at my computer or not today.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
Skip
Just made the Greg White reference.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
Skip
Probably doesn’t know what a computer is, let alone surfing the internets.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
what the f*ck is the internet?
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on Jul 5, 2008 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
I would agree with you, but then again...
the other night Skip called Pete out for not having a cell phone! He said, “then what do you do on the bus?”
how appropriate
just heard a skip caray verizon wireless radio commercial.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on Jul 5, 2008 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions
the dwarf?
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on Jul 5, 2008 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions
jo-jo
fewer basehits.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
This is ugly already. I’m going to go make dinner or something.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
I shook my head, threw some pots, screamed at my roommate’s cats, knocked over some gatorade coolers, and punched some walls. Due to a split knuckle, I will have to go on the Talking Chop six-hour DL so I can rest and come back invigorated and refreshed.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
We just helped Sampson out...
Quick inning. Looks like they would take more pitches knowing that he is only going to pitch 3 or 4 innings anyway.
Another quick inning.....
at this rate Sampson will be able to go more innings that the Astros planned.
including the Astros
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
you know it....
...I just really don’t like guys who think they can’t play if they have a little bit of “discomfort”. Of course, maybe I have been spoiled by the one who defines the phrase “playing through pain”.
we had better
not get shut out.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
The Braves saw 6 pitches that inning...
to a guy they knew could only last 3 or 4 innings. At this rate he will be able to go 6, and they will not have to dig too deep into their bullpen, like they originally planned.
He has only thrown 42 pitched after 4 innings….
we is awesome
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on Jul 5, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions
we will not score any either though.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
what the hell happened
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
?????????
???????
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on Jul 5, 2008 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Acosta threw a wild pitch, but it hit below the padding and bounced back all they way to Tex who through Loretta out at home plate.
thank you.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on Jul 5, 2008 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm on radio people.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on Jul 5, 2008 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
who forgot to turn off the force field?
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on Jul 5, 2008 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
whats the m-braves site? i wanna see if they’re playing anywhere CLOSE to here so i can boo the struggling corpse of jeff francoeur in person
I wonder if WWE is anywhere close to here...
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on Jul 5, 2008 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
I would not boo him.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on Jul 5, 2008 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
I will only
anonymously curse him on the interweb forum of TC.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on Jul 5, 2008 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
I am sure they are for a good cause
but I do not like the stars-n-strips hats.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
*stripes
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on Jul 5, 2008 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
put it on your credit card.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on Jul 5, 2008 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
At least not in this area. I had to retire my last hat (the one in my user pic), because it doesn’t really hold the shape of hat anymore. To some, that’s blasphemous, but I got tired of losing it because it was smashed down somewhere, in a car, gym bag, or somewhere innocuous. After sitting in the rain in Boston, it got crushed in my luggage back home, and it never returned to a normal shape. It’s not so much navy blue as it was a old Datsun-faded purpleish color. It also kinda smelled funny too after all the travel, barhopping, partying…
But nothing’s more respectable to see than a beat to hell baseball cap on someone. I still break the old one out when playing softball or running. Like hell I’d ever throw it away.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
The 59-fifty hats do not fit my head right...
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on Jul 5, 2008 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Gold Glove Player at 1B...
and what a throw by Yunel!! ... Jug…Yunel catches a shot deep to his right at short…nearly falls down snagging it…pops up and fires to first, high…Tex does a absolute max stretch over his head to catch it…and they get a speedster
thank you!
They didn’t not describe it so well on the radio nor on GameCast.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on Jul 5, 2008 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
NO PRESSURE.
We’ve got an large deficit.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on Jul 5, 2008 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Plus
He has had 4 days rest. This is the role that he would have had all year if it were not for the injuries. He is perfect for the 5th, 6th, or 7th innings. The main setup / closer role gets him, he is not ready for that pressue.
Byrdak
looks like a tool on GameCast.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
Prado
probably looked like a tool grounding out there.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
WAY off topic: Mississippi Lineup
Check this out – it’s tonight’s MBraves lineup. And you know, that could very well be the Atlanta lineup in a year or two. I don’t honestly think it will be, but you know – the possibility is there! Throw in McCann at catcher, Escobar at short, and there it could be. Just thought it was interesting….
Holt 2B
Diaz LF
Francoeur RF
Kaaihue 1B
Schafer CF
Pope 3B
Hanson P
Also, tonight for Rome Cody Johnson has hit #15. He’s well over .400 in his last 11 games and hasn’t gone hitless in those games. It may go back farther than that, but I don’t know how to check. Dude’s on a mission.
And, last tidbit, Mike Hampton pitched 5 innings, 5 hits, no runs, no walks, and 6 strikeouts in Myrtle Beach.
I go to milb.com
http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/index.jsp
You can click on the level, find the team, and see live box scores. They’re updated every several minutes or so. The Rome games are always streamed on the internet, and there’s a link to it at romebraves.com
why is chipper
not hitting anymore.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
you need to step it up.
you are letting us all down.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on Jul 5, 2008 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, start taking up a collection for implants
‘cause I can’t fill up a Hooters shirt as is!! LOL But at least that much of me got on TV last night – (top center of pic, blue tank top)
tease.
heh.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on Jul 5, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Ah, a fellow celebrity!
Several years ago some friends took my wife and I to Wrigley Field in Chicago, and we sat on the front row in the outfield with the Bleacher Bums. I recorded the game, and in a slow motion replay of Ryne Sandberg turning a double play you can see me and my posse. It’s a blur, but it’s us.
I’ve been wating for the autograph requests to come in, but it’s been…..slow. Don’t expect too much!
Are you serious?
Although I’ve never caught myself on television.. at a game, I too record the games I attend, especially the Braves away-games. I thought I would’ve had a good chance in Boston, since I thought I’d be the only Braves fan in Fenway Park decking out the gear, but no dice.
I recorded a game last season, in September, when the Braves were up in RFK against the Nationals – it rained that game, and it went to extra innings. By then, 3/5 of the attendance bolted, but I refused to go. So, in the quite half-innings when the Braves were at-bat, I participated/started several Tomahawk chants with remaining Braves fans, and whenever McCann or Francoeur were at bat, or in the on-deck circle, I was screaming at the top of my lungs words like “HEAP,” “PARKVIEW HIGH SCHOOL PANTHERS“
And was all gratified and happy when I watched the game back home, and could hear myself sounding like a fool in a rainy, miserable night game that the Braves won in 13 innings.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
NYM & PHI
3-3 in the 7th
NYM have 2 on 2 out.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
GIDP.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
4 hits.
against a former SS turned coach turned pitcher who was only supposed to pitch 3 innings and a douchebag and broccoli.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
wtf
Bennett you are not helping.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
I have lost faith in
every bullpen pitcher.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
who is the cobra again?
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on Jul 5, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Meh.
He’s only been in 2 SV situations and one was close.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on Jul 5, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
I guess not totally lost confidence yet.
But, guilty by association.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on Jul 5, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Alright
I will try my best to never eat during the game ever again.
Although I was looking periodically at the kitchen tv at the escalating situation.
:-(
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
damn son.
what did you cook and eat?
Roast lamb?
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on Jul 5, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Close
Free-range Wild Hare with a side of herb french fries, in a rich pico-de-gallo sauce.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
grilled chicken.
marinated in Dale’s. Because, that’s how I do my Dale’s.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on Jul 5, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions
pico-de-gallo and wild hare? odd combination…
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on Jul 5, 2008 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions
I was kidding
And referring to American Psycho.
I fried up some fish, and mashed up some potatoes. I watched downstairs, where my computer ain’t.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
I figured.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on Jul 5, 2008 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions
pfffffth
I really mean the tv that’s in my living room that I have on with the volume cranked up so that I can hear it from the kitchen, and see a 2” tall Brian McCann hit our only run for the night.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
White
starts it off right.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
damnit.
I quit.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on Jul 5, 2008 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't really.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on Jul 5, 2008 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Don't be a sissy
Losing to Roy Oswalt is no shame. Wait, what?
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
Bummer.
Time to start combing through the rest of the thread to leave snarky comments. :-P
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
I leave the snark
For the open threads. Never go to bed too sore over a loss.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
over-under on crybabies.
2. I say push.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
by jug on Jul 5, 2008 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm glad our team doesn't take things out on announcers.
"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."
You just know
That they are going to use the words “Young and impressionable” on the reprecussions, and bring up his age no less than twice.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
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