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Stros @ Braves: Game 2 Open Thread

Houston @ Atlanta


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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Houston Astros
@ Atlanta Braves

Saturday, Jul 5, 2008, 7:10 PM EDT
Turner Field

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Franceour

He had a nice game last night, hopefully sign of good things to come. 2-4. R,BB

by gopherbroke on Jul 5, 2008 11:54 AM EDT   0 recs

i LOOOOOOOOOOOVE how generic gondee’s description of the game last night is. TREEEEEEEEEEEEEmendous

by bigjoe on Jul 5, 2008 12:15 PM EDT   0 recs

man...

I miss the Ted.

by sddbaker on Jul 5, 2008 2:26 PM EDT   0 recs

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

JB in ATL
http://braveslaunchingpad.com

by JBinATL on Jul 5, 2008 2:54 PM EDT   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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

by JBinATL on Jul 5, 2008 3:42 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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.

by OntheGo on Jul 5, 2008 4:49 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

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.

by royhobbs on Jul 5, 2008 3:16 PM EDT   0 recs

Montana Grill

How is that place? I’ve always wanted to visit but I like having some idea of what I’m getting into.

by VegasAces on Jul 5, 2008 6:38 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Food’s great, and it’s a very casual place.

by MattDiazFanClub on Jul 5, 2008 6:42 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

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.

by royhobbs on Jul 5, 2008 7:11 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

very nice. Sounds like it’s worth the trip. I’ve always wanted to try a bison burger but haven’t had the chance.

by VegasAces on Jul 5, 2008 7:15 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

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.

by royhobbs on Jul 5, 2008 7:16 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

this game’s got until 10 PM, then its UFC time

by bigjoe on Jul 5, 2008 6:58 PM EDT   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

i will stab you in the balls

by bigjoe on Jul 5, 2008 7:16 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

i hope to god i see JJ when i come to ATL next month. i desperately want a mark pic with him

by bigjoe on Jul 5, 2008 7:01 PM EDT   0 recs

FUCK YES, SKIP CARAY!!!!!!!!!!!!

by bigjoe on Jul 5, 2008 7:02 PM EDT   0 recs

i appear to be alone tonight. thats gonna be fun, cuz i’ve got…11 and a half beers left to drink. WOO!

by bigjoe on Jul 5, 2008 7:03 PM EDT   0 recs

I am here!

Me and my beer!

by jjcollins on Jul 5, 2008 7:05 PM EDT   0 recs

I am here

No beer however

by VegasAces on Jul 5, 2008 7:06 PM EDT   0 recs

I am here

No beer either…

by frozen rope on Jul 5, 2008 7:08 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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.

by royhobbs on Jul 5, 2008 7:15 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

(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 to parent up   0 recs

i have about a dozen molson canadian left. yes, i drank canadian beer on our nation’s birthday. shut up

by bigjoe on Jul 5, 2008 7:18 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

you

fascist.

"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."

by jug on Jul 5, 2008 7:19 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Nothing wrong with that

Molson is good stuff.

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Jul 5, 2008 7:19 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

i despise you

by bigjoe on Jul 5, 2008 7:23 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

Does your organ donation card also list your beard?

by jjcollins on Jul 5, 2008 7:16 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I wish.

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Jul 5, 2008 7:17 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

wow, they’re gonna make MAD MONEY on some of that stuff? 25 baseballs, each autographed by a team member? dear lord

by bigjoe on Jul 5, 2008 7:07 PM EDT   0 recs

I want that

by jjcollins on Jul 5, 2008 7:08 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

i kinda want the heap mask more…that would look awesome on my wall

by bigjoe on Jul 5, 2008 7:09 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

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

by frozen rope on Jul 5, 2008 7:10 PM EDT   0 recs

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.

by royhobbs on Jul 5, 2008 7:12 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

the astros have a scary lineup for such a shitty team

by bigjoe on Jul 5, 2008 7:10 PM EDT   0 recs

Hmmm....

looks like a liberal strike zone. The last two were border line

by frozen rope on Jul 5, 2008 7:13 PM EDT   0 recs

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.

by royhobbs on Jul 5, 2008 7:14 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

And he has yet to throw one back to that spot….

by frozen rope on Jul 5, 2008 7:18 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

on radio here...

would FYF have nailed him?

"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."

by jug on Jul 5, 2008 7:17 PM EDT   0 recs

No it would’ve been in the stands

by jjcollins on Jul 5, 2008 7:17 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Possibly, Perry would have been throw was way up the line

by frozen rope on Jul 5, 2008 7:18 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Francoeur

Would’ve had a better chance.

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Jul 5, 2008 7:18 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I wish

that they would have pitched around Lee. He has been on fire lately

by frozen rope on Jul 5, 2008 7:17 PM EDT   0 recs

Really Braves? Really?

by jjcollins on Jul 5, 2008 7:19 PM EDT   0 recs

shit.

"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."

by jug on Jul 5, 2008 7:19 PM EDT   0 recs

here we go again.

by bigjoe on Jul 5, 2008 7:20 PM EDT   0 recs

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??

by frozen rope on Jul 5, 2008 7:20 PM EDT   0 recs

yes I do.

"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 to parent up   0 recs

I like it!

by jjcollins on Jul 5, 2008 7:21 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

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.

by sddbaker on Jul 5, 2008 9:22 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

It's early.

1st inning runs are easily negated.

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Jul 5, 2008 7:20 PM EDT   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

yeah, look at who’s pitching for Houston.

by VegasAces on Jul 5, 2008 7:22 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

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.

by royhobbs on Jul 5, 2008 7:23 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Sampson

by jjcollins on Jul 5, 2008 7:23 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Skip

Just made the Greg White reference.

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Jul 5, 2008 7:24 PM EDT   0 recs

He’s the man

by jjcollins on Jul 5, 2008 7:25 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I have heard that a couple of times from the TV guys. The last time they said that Tim Hudson calls him that also.

by frozen rope on Jul 5, 2008 7:26 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I doubt he's much of a 'net user

but I’d bet someone in the clubhouse fed it to him

by OntheGo on Jul 5, 2008 7:26 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

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.

by royhobbs on Jul 5, 2008 7:27 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

its interweb. duh

by bigjoe on Jul 5, 2008 7:29 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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?”

by Lizziebeth on Jul 5, 2008 7:45 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

Yunel

Reminds me of droopy

by jjcollins on Jul 5, 2008 7:27 PM EDT   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

Ha yeah

by jjcollins on Jul 5, 2008 7:30 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

You think...

Chipper is torn between playing in the AS game vs. just taking 3 days of down time?

by OntheGo on Jul 5, 2008 7:30 PM EDT   0 recs

When did Reggie Abercrombie join the Astros?

by jjcollins on Jul 5, 2008 7:31 PM EDT   0 recs

hit him pretty well that inning, that bodes well. he also threw a decent amount of pitches

by bigjoe on Jul 5, 2008 7:33 PM EDT   0 recs

1-0 Mets over Phils 3rd inning if anyone is interested…

by VegasAces on Jul 5, 2008 7:33 PM EDT   0 recs

those statue of liberty commercials are freaky, to anyone watching on .TV

by bigjoe on Jul 5, 2008 7:34 PM EDT   0 recs

jo-jo

fewer basehits.

"Have you ever had your heart broken?"
"Yeah, when we lost the pennant in '87."

by jug on Jul 5, 2008 7:37 PM EDT   0 recs

joe & skip going off on the ASG is pretty grand

by bigjoe on Jul 5, 2008 7:38 PM EDT