Braves Rookie Hazing 2008

by Lizziebeth on Sep 25, 2008 8:48 AM EDT Comment 17 comments

So taking a walk out back of the Ted after the final home game on Sunday is not stalkerish at all. It's just saying "bye", "have a great road trip" and "we love ya....ah, er, boys?!" Wearing dresses did seem to give them an advantage in speeding up the security "strip" search all the players, broadcasters and staff were subjected to in front of the crowd. They all seemed quite good natured about it, blowing kisses and curtsying. We even got a slight mooning from Jair.

Charlie Mortgensven

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James "Starrrrr" Parr

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Brent Goldillilocks
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Gregor Polka-dotta-blanco

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Snow White Joshie?

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Jair of the Jungle?

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Gonzo Scarface

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Here's that last one...

still ?:

And a GREAT one of Charlie’s dimples – or Yuni and his harem (!):

And I meant to say that, yes, I know Gonzo’s not a rookie and those are his real clothes, but seriously…doesn’t he look like he’s right out of a movie in that genre?!

by Lizziebeth on Sep 25, 2008 9:01 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Dude

Gonzalez looks like a straight-up Yankee in that get-up.

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

by royhobbs on Sep 25, 2008 9:08 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

That’s Jo-Jo in the sumo suit. Word is Bobby called him into the office and told him he had to shave off the mohawk before last night’s start. :D

Thanks for sharing!

by Lauren T. on Sep 25, 2008 9:25 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Also, what’s up with Gonzo and Yunie and their designer handbags? ;)

by Lauren T. on Sep 25, 2008 9:25 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

by Lizziebeth on Sep 25, 2008 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm glad

That the Braves DO haze rookies. Even if it’s at that point in the year where nobody gives a damn. Sometimes it feels like the Braves don’t do anything fun or quirky, or get into fights, because they’re so wrapped up in “being classy” or “professional.”

Based on the public eye, Braves rookies seem to have it easy; granted, we don’t know what goes on behind the scenes, but look at some other teams who make their rookies host a pre-season karaoke show, dress their players up as Hooters girls, or at least, make rookies gofer around others players’ stuff in pink Barbie or Hello Kitty backpacks in public.

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

by royhobbs on Sep 25, 2008 9:32 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I agree

all in good fun…

Although I can’t look at that Hooters pic again, my eyes will revolt.

by Lizziebeth on Sep 25, 2008 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Was that this year in DC? Cause back in 05 Darrell Rasner and Jason Bergman were toting around that same bag.

by cbwilk on Sep 28, 2008 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

No, was in Atlanta on September 5, 2008…maybe they got a good deal on a bulk buy and keep a supply of them!

by Lizziebeth on Oct 2, 2008 12:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

In addition to these lovely pictures that Lizziebeth so generously shared, I linked to a few more on Braves Love, ones from a different photographer. :)

by Lauren T. on Sep 25, 2008 9:48 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

love it

good fun and good pics!

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

by jug on Sep 25, 2008 12:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Great job!

Where exactly does all this happen, stadium location-wise?

by 10-4 on Sep 25, 2008 12:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

The Media Entrance in the back...

If you consider the brick facade ticket window area of the Ted the front, then the exact opposite side – Bill Lucas Drive. If I remember correctly, it actually has “Media Entrance” over the recessed doorway, and it’s closer to Pollard Blvd./Washington St. than the players’ parking lot, which is near Hank Aaron Dr. They have barriers set up for crowd control, and the buses (2) are sitting there waiting, so it’s not too hard to miss.

by Lizziebeth on Sep 25, 2008 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

HAHAHAHA

Thanks for sharing! I love it! Jair looks like he’s the most “convincing.” I bet there’s street hookers who look worse.

Lilli looks pretty close to a 12 year old girl.

Gonzo looks absolutely sharp. Wow he should do movies if that baseball thing doesn’t work out.

by VictorW on Sep 25, 2008 4:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Wish I had snapped a pic of Kotchman, he looked very sharp, too.

by Lizziebeth on Sep 25, 2008 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Kotchman.

This is the only shot that I got of Casey. It’s better than nothing, though. ;)

There is a bigger, un-doctored version, but it was kind of dark, so I brightened it some and cropped it. And I don’t know if you saw him when he looked over at everyone, but he looked a bit scared. :(

- Leah
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by mccannfan on Sep 26, 2008 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs