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Open Thread 5/21: Rockies @ Braves

It has been a fairly busy news day in the Braves world today. First there has been some bad news today about Omar Infante who has probably been out most consistent hitter recently. He will be out 6-8 weeks with a broken bone in his hand. The other news could be good or bad, depending on how you feel about Jeff Francoeur. Rumors are swirling that the Braves are looking to unload ol' FYF. I, for one, am ecstatic. You just can't have a right fielder with an OPS under .700. Not unless you have some other people putting up Barry Bonds numbers. 

And on top of that news we have one of our bright pitching prospects throwing his first game tonight. Honestly, when this season started who thought that Tommy Hanson would get the call after Kris Medlen? I would have made the case for both Morton and Reyes to get the call before Tommy, but never did I think Medlen would be as good as he has been. Hopefully the Braves offense can go out tonight and get him some runs like the last few games so we can all be witness to his first win.

Medlen has been nearly unhittable in the minors this season allowing only 5 runs in 37.2IP to total a 1.19 ERA. He allowed 20 hits and 10 walks giving up only a .157 batting average against. Also he struk out 44 batters. He is a little on the small side from what I hear but his fastball can touch 94 at times and he mixes in an excellent curveball with a slider and changeup. My guess is one of those pitches has improved this season and has led to his increased production. Though to be fair he has always been productive, just from the bullpen. And before he was drafted he was a shortstop. The End.

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So…MLB Networt was showing this montage of Ryan Zimmerman while they were talking about his streak of 38 consecutive games reaching base, and right in the middle they had some footage of Pudge hitting a ground to the left side of the infield. Haha, wtf…

by Smoltz's Beard on May 21, 2009 6:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Sheesh

Cuttin in close there!

Escobar, SS
Kotchman, 1B
Jones, C, 3B
McCann, C
Anderson, G, LF
Johnson, 2B
Francoeur, RF
Schafer, CF
Medlen, P

by rhinoskin on May 21, 2009 6:57 PM EDT reply actions  

I APPROVE

"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
President, CEO, and chairman of the Brandon Jones fan club. PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK!

by bigjoe on May 21, 2009 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Seconded.

Yay for Kotch at 2 and Mac at 4

by Zeus12888 on May 21, 2009 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

switch KJ and GA and it’s a perfect lineup.

by Smoltz's Beard on May 21, 2009 6:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

switch fyf and schafer too

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 21, 2009 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Medlen should be hitting ahead of both of them …

by Lennox on May 21, 2009 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Didn’t want to get too greedy, but yes. FYF should be batting 9th if at all.

by Smoltz's Beard on May 21, 2009 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

I was wondering where the ol’ open thread was.

Has the whole world gone crazy? Am I the only one around here who gives a s#!t about the rules?!?

by TennKen on May 21, 2009 6:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Dear 8 pound, 6 ounce baby Jesus...

Please let Medlen pitch well tonight. It was 3 years ago this week that Kyle Davies appeared out of thin air to beat the Red Sox in his first start.

by BullManUGA on May 21, 2009 6:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh, man, I remember that one. Good times.

by soup du jour on May 21, 2009 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

hahaha, ChiSox wanting to trade for Peavy…and they get lit up for 20 runs today. Nice.

by soup du jour on May 21, 2009 7:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Peavy nixed the deal too

"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
President, CEO, and chairman of the Brandon Jones fan club. PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK!

by bigjoe on May 21, 2009 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hm, not really surprised. I wouldn’t want to work for Ozzie either.

by soup du jour on May 21, 2009 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

RACIST!

sorry, had to.

by rhinoskin on May 21, 2009 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

so its official?

he officially declined it or is it still speculation

by drumzalicious on May 21, 2009 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

He officially declined it

"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
President, CEO, and chairman of the Brandon Jones fan club. PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK!

by bigjoe on May 21, 2009 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

SI’s Jon Heyman has reported it so.

by BigG1392 on May 21, 2009 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

“Braves are looking to unload ol’ FYF. I, for one, am ecstatic”

I’m tired of all the Francoeur bashing, you’re being fickle and not an educated fan.

If Dunn walks 30 fewer times, he'll drive in 15 more runs. This is thanks to the scientifically proven formula: RBI = (this is nonsense) (I made it all up).

Here's a stat: Wins as manager: Dusty Baker, 1,162; Bill James, 0.

by TradeAndruw on May 21, 2009 7:01 PM EDT reply actions  

How old are you? I’ve been watching the Braves for 70 years and don’t need any of your fancy objective statistics, that boy is gonna be a star!

"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
President, CEO, and chairman of the Brandon Jones fan club. PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK!

by bigjoe on May 21, 2009 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

SI called him the natural, its a given

by chance13ga on May 21, 2009 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

“…the time we went over to Shelbyville during the war, I wore an onion on my belt….which was the style at the time…you couldn’t get those white ones, you could only get those big yellow ones……………..now where was I……..oh yeah, the important thing was I was wearing an onion on my belt, which was the style at the time, you couldn’t get those…”

by Smoltz's Beard on May 21, 2009 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Gentlemen, lets keep it civil. Happy thoughts FOR THE WIN, k?

by rhinoskin on May 21, 2009 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

he’s got the flat hat going on w00t!!

by drumzalicious on May 21, 2009 7:02 PM EDT reply actions  

First, learn to spell his name correctly.

I’m gonna say “flathead” to start and go from there

"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
President, CEO, and chairman of the Brandon Jones fan club. PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK!

by bigjoe on May 21, 2009 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

He hasn't thrown a strike for us

I’ll learn his name when he EARNS IT

Negative Nancy.

by rhinoskin on May 21, 2009 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

He hasn’t walked anyone either. BE POSITIVE

"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
President, CEO, and chairman of the Brandon Jones fan club. PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK!

by bigjoe on May 21, 2009 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Teixeira?

"…aren’t worthy enough to hold his (Pujols) ass cheeks apart while Playboy models wipe him with thousand dollar bills after he craps out the cure to whatever previously-incurable disease." by royhobbs 1/7/09

by buzzdeadwax on May 21, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

I know

But doesn’t it look like Teixeira?

"…aren’t worthy enough to hold his (Pujols) ass cheeks apart while Playboy models wipe him with thousand dollar bills after he craps out the cure to whatever previously-incurable disease." by royhobbs 1/7/09

by buzzdeadwax on May 22, 2009 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nerves? Absolutely not. Rec’d.

by soup du jour on May 21, 2009 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Didn’t you go and get your FREE HAT tonight?

"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
President, CEO, and chairman of the Brandon Jones fan club. PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK!

by bigjoe on May 21, 2009 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Free Hat McCullough !

by Lennox on May 21, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

HAHAHAHAHAHHA

"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
President, CEO, and chairman of the Brandon Jones fan club. PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK!

by bigjoe on May 21, 2009 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nah, got one already (and I never wear ‘em anyway). Wanted to see Medlen, but bad luck seems to follow good. I found a ticket on the ground last night for a Hank Aaron seat, but when I got home after the game, I hurt my foot pretty bad tripping over a $*&^@% ottoman. It started throbbing more and more as the day wore on and I just couldn’t deal with all the walking I’d have to do.

yeah the other 96 is that I am too good for everyone else.

by Lizziebeth on May 21, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sports South two nights in a row! Very nice!

by Smoltz's Beard on May 21, 2009 7:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Upstairs fastball…very nice

by Smoltz's Beard on May 21, 2009 7:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Good start…

"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
President, CEO, and chairman of the Brandon Jones fan club. PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK!

by bigjoe on May 21, 2009 7:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Kris Medlen is the best pitcher ever to wear a braves uniform

by yondaime4 on May 21, 2009 7:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Not sure yet, but he’s certainly better than JoJo.

by BigG1392 on May 21, 2009 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

dammit

the hdlounge link is dead…the showtime one posted above sucks 90% of the time for me…anyone have another one?

"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT

by justincredubil02 on May 21, 2009 7:13 PM EDT reply actions  

showtime is working good for me…

I’ve got a TV Ants one if you want that?

by rhinoskin on May 21, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

if its free

i’ll try anything

"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT

by justincredubil02 on May 21, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

linsadoor is working on Chrome

by yondaime4 on May 21, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

im using chrome

it keeps fading in and out…must be a bandwidth thing

"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT

by justincredubil02 on May 21, 2009 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

tvants://tvants.ppnba.com/tvants/?k=4f4cd20a8089a42470713088f1a24c7b

by rhinoskin on May 21, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Stupid Helton…giving the kid a hard time

by Smoltz's Beard on May 21, 2009 7:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Dang it Helton, quit making him throw pitches.

by BigG1392 on May 21, 2009 7:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Does anyone know if this is where Medlen normally sits with his FB? Around 90-91?

by soup du jour on May 21, 2009 7:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Todd Helton is a warrior.

"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
President, CEO, and chairman of the Brandon Jones fan club. PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK!

by bigjoe on May 21, 2009 7:14 PM EDT reply actions  

Not much you can do about that, Helton’s just good

by BigG1392 on May 21, 2009 7:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Lucky broken bat hit

"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."

by HEYJUDE on May 21, 2009 7:15 PM EDT reply actions  

lol balk

"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
President, CEO, and chairman of the Brandon Jones fan club. PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK!

by bigjoe on May 21, 2009 7:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Dang it. that balk hurts.

by BigG1392 on May 21, 2009 7:16 PM EDT reply actions  

THE KID ISNT READY

"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
President, CEO, and chairman of the Brandon Jones fan club. PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK!

by bigjoe on May 21, 2009 7:17 PM EDT reply actions  

We need to sign a veteran presence like Redman.

by soup du jour on May 21, 2009 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

worst pitching I have ever seen

by yondaime4 on May 21, 2009 7:17 PM EDT reply actions  

get Carlyle up in the pen

by Smoltz's Beard on May 21, 2009 7:17 PM EDT reply actions  

OK no big deal, first hit, first run, first balk

Got it all out of the way, lets settle in.

by rhinoskin on May 21, 2009 7:17 PM EDT reply actions  

exactly!

"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."

by HEYJUDE on May 21, 2009 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

I bet FYF could do better. Theres no tangible evidence that he is bad at anything

by yondaime4 on May 21, 2009 7:18 PM EDT reply actions  

He could have thrown Helton out at the plate, he just chose not to

"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
President, CEO, and chairman of the Brandon Jones fan club. PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK!

by bigjoe on May 21, 2009 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

bobby, you senile old fuFHUID, what are you waiting for?!

by homerun on May 21, 2009 7:18 PM EDT reply actions  

ERA 13.50. Where’s Jojo!?

by Bronn on May 21, 2009 7:18 PM EDT reply actions  

i want boyer back, he is down to 12.00 now

by yondaime4 on May 21, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Talking Chop

is going nuts today — fanposts galore, fandave talking utter nonsense.

by fphjr01 on May 21, 2009 7:19 PM EDT reply actions  

And all this chaos was caused by me making 2 mainpage fanshots

"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
President, CEO, and chairman of the Brandon Jones fan club. PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK!

by bigjoe on May 21, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Glad to see you fighting the good fight against that guy. I gave up on him a while ago.

by Smoltz's Beard on May 21, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

now that the game is actually on

and no one is responding to his bait posts he’ll probably think he’s won. Fine by me as long as he shuts the hell up.

by fphjr01 on May 21, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

10 new posts since I checked at 5 of 7. Ugh

"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
President, CEO, and chairman of the Brandon Jones fan club. PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK!

by bigjoe on May 21, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

most of those are probably me…i only got halfway through the thread at work

by Smoltz's Beard on May 21, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

just let it go

you can’t cure stupid, no matter how hard you try

by fphjr01 on May 21, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Who got sent down for Medlen? Or did they just DL Infante without moving anyone?

by VictorW on May 21, 2009 7:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh that’s right he got hurt too

by VictorW on May 21, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

wow it doesn’t feel like he has thrown 28 pitches.
HE does work quick.

by yondaime4 on May 21, 2009 7:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Why isn’t Soriano up in the pen yet? The game is on the line!

by Bronn on May 21, 2009 7:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice! Good work though, he looks impressive

by BigG1392 on May 21, 2009 7:23 PM EDT reply actions  

There we go!

"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."

by HEYJUDE on May 21, 2009 7:23 PM EDT reply actions  

there you go kid

Only 1 run — we can get that back

by fphjr01 on May 21, 2009 7:23 PM EDT reply actions  

35 pitches.

"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
President, CEO, and chairman of the Brandon Jones fan club. PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK!

by bigjoe on May 21, 2009 7:23 PM EDT reply actions  

hopefully he can at least go 5 tonite

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 21, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Gonna be a short night.

by Bronn on May 21, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah…not happy about that, but look pretty good all things considered

by Smoltz's Beard on May 21, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

If he continues at this rate, he’ll have an ERA of 9.0 and a WHIP of 3.0 and be the worst pitcher in history!!! /overreaction

by Bronn on May 21, 2009 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

no no no he just got sent to the dl

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 21, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

1st two outs took 5 pitches

hopefully we can get more outs like that than the last 1

by fphjr01 on May 21, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Esco… need to work that count deeper

by BigG1392 on May 21, 2009 7:26 PM EDT reply actions  

The sinker is working tonight folks…

"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
President, CEO, and chairman of the Brandon Jones fan club. PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK!

by bigjoe on May 21, 2009 7:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Chipper has some work to do if he’s going to bat .400 this year

by Bronn on May 21, 2009 7:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Seeing eye single!

"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
President, CEO, and chairman of the Brandon Jones fan club. PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK!

by bigjoe on May 21, 2009 7:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Damn…was hoping for a gapper.

by Smoltz's Beard on May 21, 2009 7:29 PM EDT reply actions  

I’m drinking Troegs Sunshine Pils…and I dunno if its just cuz its still kinda warm, but it is fucking disgusting

"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
President, CEO, and chairman of the Brandon Jones fan club. PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK!

by bigjoe on May 21, 2009 7:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Eh. I’d forget about it…heh

"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
President, CEO, and chairman of the Brandon Jones fan club. PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK!

by bigjoe on May 21, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

26:16 BB:K for L Jones…absurd

"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
President, CEO, and chairman of the Brandon Jones fan club. PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK!

by bigjoe on May 21, 2009 7:30 PM EDT reply actions  

noticed that today actually…pretty nice

by Smoltz's Beard on May 21, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Mac needs some new glasses.

by Bronn on May 21, 2009 7:30 PM EDT reply actions  

?

he hit that ball a ton — just right at the LF

by fphjr01 on May 21, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

I find the offense performs better if I just complain about it incessantly.

by Bronn on May 21, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

He and Prado have apparently incorporated the glasses into their pre-game handshake…

yeah the other 96 is that I am too good for everyone else.

by Lizziebeth on May 21, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

LOL…sweet quote for Medlen.

by Smoltz's Beard on May 21, 2009 7:31 PM EDT reply actions  

if scouting reports were so important they’d be on the scoreboard

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 21, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

haha, that’s gonna be funny for a while

by Smoltz's Beard on May 21, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Come on Medlen!

123 inning!

"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."

by HEYJUDE on May 21, 2009 7:32 PM EDT reply actions  

2 outs

making progress — keep it up!

by fphjr01 on May 21, 2009 7:35 PM EDT reply actions  

This ump is killing me…

by Smoltz's Beard on May 21, 2009 7:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Sigh

and Bobby wore out Bennett, Carlyle, and JoJo is all gone from last night — Parr anyone?

by fphjr01 on May 21, 2009 7:37 PM EDT reply actions  

SUBPARR, HERE WE GO

"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
President, CEO, and chairman of the Brandon Jones fan club. PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK!

by bigjoe on May 21, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

There you go

how many pitches? CBS sportsline is on crack or something — I know its more than 41

by fphjr01 on May 21, 2009 7:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Keep your head up kid…

by Smoltz's Beard on May 21, 2009 7:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Guess who just hit a game tying pinch homer for Tampa

…Ben Zobrist. LOL

"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
President, CEO, and chairman of the Brandon Jones fan club. PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK!

by bigjoe on May 21, 2009 7:39 PM EDT reply actions  

we should just do a three way deal for zobrist and gonzalez

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 21, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

hahahahahhaha

"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT

by justincredubil02 on May 21, 2009 7:40 PM EDT reply actions  

reply fail

this was supposed to be in response to the zobrist comment

"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT

by justincredubil02 on May 21, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

I was wondering what the hell you were laughing at

by Smoltz's Beard on May 21, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

always something funny in an airport

yeah the other 96 is that I am too good for everyone else.

by Lizziebeth on May 21, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well

it looks like Fandave was right after all — probably should go try and ask to hold his jock

by fphjr01 on May 21, 2009 7:42 PM EDT reply actions  

HE WENT THE OTHER WAY HE’S CHANGED! HE’S REALLY REALLY CHANGED!

(ignore the fact he swung at the first pitch)

"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
President, CEO, and chairman of the Brandon Jones fan club. PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK!

by bigjoe on May 21, 2009 7:42 PM EDT reply actions  

Now he’s stealing Norton’s bats? What a son of a bitch.

"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
President, CEO, and chairman of the Brandon Jones fan club. PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK!

by bigjoe on May 21, 2009 7:43 PM EDT reply actions  

maybe logan

should borrow Nort’s bat as well

by fphjr01 on May 21, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

what an ass

he was pretty much demanding norton’s bats

first off, I dont think norton’s bat is the one i would be wanting right now
secondly, how bout he learn some plate discipline instead of just blaming the bat???

"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT

by justincredubil02 on May 21, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

secondly, how bout he learn some plate discipline instead of just blaming the bat???

bingo

by Smoltz's Beard on May 21, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’m convinced that most of the time he goes the other way it’s by accident. That swing look alright though.

by Smoltz's Beard on May 21, 2009 7:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Frenchy

heard of the trade rumors and decided he better play some major league ball

"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."

by HEYJUDE on May 21, 2009 7:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Clear the pitcher…very nice

by Smoltz's Beard on May 21, 2009 7:45 PM EDT reply actions  

yesss

Now we can see Medlen w/ the stick (and turn lineup over)

by fphjr01 on May 21, 2009 7:45 PM EDT reply actions  

very nice

logan and fyf should be batting 1-2

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 21, 2009 7:45 PM EDT reply actions  

I always cringe when a RH pitcher hits LH…

by Smoltz's Beard on May 21, 2009 7:46 PM EDT reply actions  

He can hit....now would be a good time!

"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."

by HEYJUDE on May 21, 2009 7:46 PM EDT reply actions  

hahaha

even Medlen swings at the first pitch…

"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT

by justincredubil02 on May 21, 2009 7:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Jurrjens would have beat that out

"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
President, CEO, and chairman of the Brandon Jones fan club. PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK!

by bigjoe on May 21, 2009 7:47 PM EDT reply actions  

ok guys...i'm out

will be checking the game on the BB though…

Softball time, and i will be using my new freak 98 for the first time…god times!

"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT

by justincredubil02 on May 21, 2009 7:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Good Luck!

"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."

by HEYJUDE on May 21, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

btw

it was a good thing to hear the crowd really cheering medlen on that gb…fans in the game…i love it.

"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT

by justincredubil02 on May 21, 2009 7:48 PM EDT reply actions  

How in the name of fuck do flair bartenders do what they do?

"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
President, CEO, and chairman of the Brandon Jones fan club. PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK!

by bigjoe on May 21, 2009 7:49 PM EDT reply actions  

they were kickers in high scchool

by chance13ga on May 21, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice…take that Helton!

by Smoltz's Beard on May 21, 2009 7:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Sick naaaaaasty

"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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by bigjoe on May 21, 2009 7:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Like what I see thus far……
We just need to get him some run support!

"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."

by HEYJUDE on May 21, 2009 7:54 PM EDT reply actions  

nice inning

62 pitches — 5 innings is a reality

by fphjr01 on May 21, 2009 7:54 PM EDT reply actions  

FUGA HUSTLE

"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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by bigjoe on May 21, 2009 7:54 PM EDT reply actions  

just saying…games after we’ve won scoring 10 or more runs….we’ve only scored 2 runs each

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 21, 2009 7:54 PM EDT reply actions  

I want ice cream, and Doritos

"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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by bigjoe on May 21, 2009 7:55 PM EDT reply actions  

I haven’t had Dominos for a week cuz they keep fucking my orders up and pissing me off

"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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by bigjoe on May 21, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Shouldn't D Lowe

be telling the offense how to hit the fuck out of a sinker? Esp. Aaron Cook’s sinker?

by fphjr01 on May 21, 2009 7:55 PM EDT reply actions  

“You should swing low”

by MatM on May 21, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

i think medlen injectedd grit

by chance13ga on May 21, 2009 7:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Colon had a -.411 WPA today. Ouuuuuuch

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by bigjoe on May 21, 2009 7:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Kris’s girlfriend and sister are both hot.

"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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by bigjoe on May 21, 2009 7:57 PM EDT reply actions  

We could call him Duckman

"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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by bigjoe on May 21, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Greatest TV show ever.

People will come Ray. The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. It has been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt and erased again. But baseball has marked the time. This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.

by mvandonsel on May 21, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not his sister, she’s the “best friend”

by Lennox on May 21, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

with benefits

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 21, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

LOL…Medlen looked strung out talking to Heap there

by Smoltz's Beard on May 21, 2009 7:58 PM EDT reply actions  

jerome

a little too excited talking to kris gf

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 21, 2009 7:58 PM EDT reply actions  

His sister looks a hell of a lot like an ex of mine…hm

"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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by bigjoe on May 21, 2009 7:58 PM EDT reply actions  

i respect u more :-P

by chance13ga on May 21, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

eh

I think Yunel should hit Ianneta a few more times to make up for all the braves plunkings

by fphjr01 on May 21, 2009 7:59 PM EDT reply actions  

thats a swing reserved for 2000 hit club members

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 21, 2009 8:01 PM EDT reply actions  

I actually recognize that song

by MatM on May 21, 2009 8:01 PM EDT reply actions  

I'm an idiot

so I am back in the Central Time Zone, but forgot to adjust my computer clock…I don’t have to leave for my softball game for another hour…

"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT

by justincredubil02 on May 21, 2009 8:02 PM EDT reply actions  

If I was Medlen I’d dump the girlfriend and go after the friend

by MatM on May 21, 2009 8:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Happy Birthday Bobby # 68

"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."

by HEYJUDE on May 21, 2009 8:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Probably time to get someone else in there…

by Smoltz's Beard on May 21, 2009 8:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Heeeeeeeeere we go

"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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by bigjoe on May 21, 2009 8:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Wheels are coming off. Lets get one of them triple plays

"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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by bigjoe on May 21, 2009 8:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Trouble with the difference in minor and major league BB

"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."

by HEYJUDE on May 21, 2009 8:12 PM EDT reply actions  

OK, this is enough.

"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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by bigjoe on May 21, 2009 8:12 PM EDT reply actions  

HAHAH

nice shot of Bobby gettin a wad of dip as he goes out to the mound

by Zeus12888 on May 21, 2009 8:12 PM EDT reply actions  

i’m sure he needs it

"When life gives you lemons, just say 'F*ck the lemons,' and bail."

by Bravely going forward on May 21, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

but he dominates in AAA

that automatically makes him an ACE!!!

"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT

by justincredubil02 on May 21, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice to see the fans giving him a hand.

by Smoltz's Beard on May 21, 2009 8:13 PM EDT reply actions  

i thought the same thing

the crowd seems good tonight.

"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT

by justincredubil02 on May 21, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

how mad would his family be if everyone around them was booing him? oh man…that would be wrong

"When life gives you lemons, just say 'F*ck the lemons,' and bail."

by Bravely going forward on May 21, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

confusion...

if i say “over” what does that imply?

If I say “under” what does that imply?

"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT

by justincredubil02 on May 21, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Joke Post

Over = 5 run GS+
Under = K

by fphjr01 on May 21, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

FUGA showing off the cannon

"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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by bigjoe on May 21, 2009 8:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice Parr

best performance in a relief appearance with bases loaded and noone out

by fphjr01 on May 21, 2009 8:16 PM EDT reply actions  

on a brighter note

Hanson 5.0IP, 1H, 0R, 0ER, 1BB, 7SO, 1.54 ERA

by esadb on May 21, 2009 8:16 PM EDT reply actions  

STUD

"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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by bigjoe on May 21, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thank you

thats very kind.
its about time i get some appreciation.

by esadb on May 21, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

they just said that the balls in minor leagues are different than major leagues. dont they think they should stick to the same ball all over it would prob help with the transitions.

im just saying

by drumzalicious on May 21, 2009 8:17 PM EDT reply actions  

It wasn’t the ball, it was the guy throwing the ball

by MatM on May 21, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

come on parr

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 21, 2009 8:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Is he gonna get out of this…?

"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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by bigjoe on May 21, 2009 8:19 PM EDT reply actions  

yes!

unbelievable there’s a chance we get out of this

by fphjr01 on May 21, 2009 8:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Yes, but with how much damage…..so far so good!

"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."

by HEYJUDE on May 21, 2009 8:20 PM EDT reply actions  

helton has hit about 20 foul balls

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 21, 2009 8:21 PM EDT reply actions  

NO WALK PARR, NO WALK

"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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by bigjoe on May 21, 2009 8:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Fucking Francoeur.

"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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by bigjoe on May 21, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Why the fuck does he play RF so shallow?

by Smoltz's Beard on May 21, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions  

BJones woulda had that

by VictorW on May 21, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

it would have taken a great play

but that was a catchable ball

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 21, 2009 8:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Yup!

"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."

by HEYJUDE on May 21, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

maybe if he had a vertical leap more than six inches

"When life gives you lemons, just say 'F*ck the lemons,' and bail."

by Bravely going forward on May 21, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

exactly my point…if he’s playing normal depth he doesn’t have to run a mile back to the fence. terrible route as well.

by Smoltz's Beard on May 21, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Supposedly, Francoeur knocked it over the fence.

"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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by bigjoe on May 21, 2009 8:23 PM EDT reply actions  

sooo now he’s really worth negative 4 runs today

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 21, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

if he hits his own grand slam he’ll be even

by traphicg on May 21, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Did it get pushed out by his glove?

by MatM on May 21, 2009 8:24 PM EDT reply actions  

trade fucking frenchy

RIGHT FUCKING NOW

not that we’d get shit for him. But at this point i’d take a bucket of chicken. Mother fucker.

by traphicg on May 21, 2009 8:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Francoeur again.

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by bigjoe on May 21, 2009 8:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Cmon guys, Francoeur didn’t throw the meatball or load the bases.

by rhinoskin on May 21, 2009 8:25 PM EDT reply actions  

no....

he just missed his ball and caused a fucking GS

by traphicg on May 21, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

And turned a double into a triple

"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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by bigjoe on May 21, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

how do you cause a GS by not catching a ball.

That implies that if he WOULD of caught it he would have robbed a home run. It’s his fault the bases were loaded, that a meatball was thrown, AND that he didn’t STEAL a home run?

I’m sick of the guy too, but come on.

by rhinoskin on May 21, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

He knocked it over the fence.

"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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by bigjoe on May 21, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

as mentioned below it was clearly a ball he could have made a clean attempt at, and we obviously dont pay the guy for his offense.

by traphicg on May 21, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

is there a steady thrower position available?

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 21, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

no he didn’t, but instead of sprinting back to the wall and setting up for the jumping catch he ran back there looking over his shoulder twice to find the ball. not how it’s supposed to be done.

by Smoltz's Beard on May 21, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

and he didn’t look the least bit upset about it, either. maybe he knows his days are numbered.

"When life gives you lemons, just say 'F*ck the lemons,' and bail."

by Bravely going forward on May 21, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

he ran a mile…was he playing the 5th infield spot?

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 21, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

ok...

leaving early for my softball game…this one got unwatchable just now…especially on an online weak-ass stream.

"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT

by justincredubil02 on May 21, 2009 8:25 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

braves will not score 6 runs…not against cook

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 21, 2009 8:25 PM EDT reply actions  

medlen doesn’t care. we saw who he’s going home with. not like his night is gonna be any different, heh heh

"When life gives you lemons, just say 'F*ck the lemons,' and bail."

by Bravely going forward on May 21, 2009 8:25 PM EDT reply actions  

His gf was meh, his friend, on the other hand, was a babe

by MatM on May 21, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

better than my night, that’s for sure

"When life gives you lemons, just say 'F*ck the lemons,' and bail."

by Bravely going forward on May 21, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

True, I’d enjoy her too

by MatM on May 21, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Postponed

due to rain… it’s heading that way…slow down the game NOW!

"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."

by HEYJUDE on May 21, 2009 8:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Parr with the big K!

by MatM on May 21, 2009 8:27 PM EDT reply actions  

FYF knocked the ball out??

People will come Ray. The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. It has been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt and erased again. But baseball has marked the time. This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.

by mvandonsel on May 21, 2009 8:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Thats what royhobbs tells me

"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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by bigjoe on May 21, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

I would’ve been great if it when off his head, Canseco style

by MatM on May 21, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

There would be your Failcoeur winner right there

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by bigjoe on May 21, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

it… it went*
wow I butchered that

by MatM on May 21, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

wow, just wow.

People will come Ray. The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. It has been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt and erased again. But baseball has marked the time. This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.

by mvandonsel on May 21, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

it may have gone out on its own, but suffice to say it hit his glove then went over

"When life gives you lemons, just say 'F*ck the lemons,' and bail."

by Bravely going forward on May 21, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

He timed his jump pretty badly too.

"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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by bigjoe on May 21, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

no doubt

"When life gives you lemons, just say 'F*ck the lemons,' and bail."

by Bravely going forward on May 21, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

No, it’s this site being ridiculous and over the top about franchy…

by Cammando2317 on May 21, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

haha, right.

whether or not he knocked the ball over, the guy did himself no favors by playing WAY too shallow and taking a poor route on the ball.

by Smoltz's Beard on May 21, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

these groundballs are getting ridiculous

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 21, 2009 8:31 PM EDT reply actions  

is this game even worth watching the rest?

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 21, 2009 8:36 PM EDT reply actions  

I’ve only got a couple runs left in me, and it appears Parr wants to get them across the plate

"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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by bigjoe on May 21, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Boog and Joe are keeping me in the game

by MatM on May 21, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

People will come Ray. The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. It has been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt and erased again. But baseball has marked the time. This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.

by mvandonsel on May 21, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

6 runs on 5 hits= sucks

"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."

by HEYJUDE on May 21, 2009 8:38 PM EDT reply actions  

or efficient.

People will come Ray. The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. It has been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt and erased again. But baseball has marked the time. This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.

by mvandonsel on May 21, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

walks kill

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 21, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

so, predictions for the jays series?

"When life gives you lemons, just say 'F*ck the lemons,' and bail."

by Bravely going forward on May 21, 2009 8:40 PM EDT reply actions  

We win more games than they do

by MatM on May 21, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

But lose vs. Halladay

by MatM on May 21, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

overrated.

People will come Ray. The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. It has been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt and erased again. But baseball has marked the time. This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.

by mvandonsel on May 21, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

you’re not worried about them coming in here and sweeping?

"When life gives you lemons, just say 'F*ck the lemons,' and bail."

by Bravely going forward on May 21, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Honestly, it seems we play better against better teams, we have KK vs. Halladay, but then JJ and Lowe

by MatM on May 21, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Just what I was thinking!

"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."

by HEYJUDE on May 21, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

i know what you mean…i just have a bad feeling for some reason

"When life gives you lemons, just say 'F*ck the lemons,' and bail."

by Bravely going forward on May 21, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

I understand why!

"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."

by HEYJUDE on May 21, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wishful thinking! SWEEP!

"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."

by HEYJUDE on May 21, 2009 8:42 PM EDT reply actions  

ugggh

this offense is unbearable some(most)times

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 21, 2009 8:46 PM EDT reply actions  

It’s all or nothing with them!

"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."

by HEYJUDE on May 21, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

the rockies helped out with a ton of walks and hit batters yesterday

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 21, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

and not to mention the night before the one big inning was when barmes dropped the fyf vidro

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 21, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yep, thats enough for me to join the rest of you in leaving.

"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
President, CEO, and chairman of the Brandon Jones fan club. PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK!

by bigjoe on May 21, 2009 8:55 PM EDT reply actions  

i was just about to say the same thing

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 21, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

What's the answer to our offensive problems?

"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."

by HEYJUDE on May 21, 2009 8:56 PM EDT reply actions  

I think the team quits when they get down by more than a few runs

when we are tied, up a few, down 1-2, or up a bunch its fine. These games where we get down 4-0 or more, the guys just quit and wait for tomorrow.

by fphjr01 on May 21, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Does anyone else here that obnoxious fan yelling? lol

by MatM on May 21, 2009 8:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Yesterday

I was already ready to kill everyone at the Amica booth around 5 – giving away those cowbells. Those only belong on SNL.

yeah the other 96 is that I am too good for everyone else.

by Lizziebeth on May 21, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

This is what our opponents must feel like vs. Lowe

by MatM on May 21, 2009 9:03 PM EDT reply actions  

all we can hope is we don’t have to burn another guy from the bullpen

"When life gives you lemons, just say 'F*ck the lemons,' and bail."

by Bravely going forward on May 21, 2009 9:08 PM EDT reply actions  

Ugly.

yeah the other 96 is that I am too good for everyone else.

by Lizziebeth on May 21, 2009 9:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Guy doesn’t learn…still playing way to shallow out there…

by Smoltz's Beard on May 21, 2009 9:13 PM EDT reply actions  

second bad play for FYF tonight

"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."

by HEYJUDE on May 21, 2009 9:14 PM EDT reply actions  

he thinks he’s God and has nothing else to learn because he knows it all!

"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."

by HEYJUDE on May 21, 2009 9:15 PM EDT reply actions  

161 pitches through 7!

Ridiculous. Parr is being punished out there.

by fphjr01 on May 21, 2009 9:17 PM EDT reply actions  

? He’s thrown 91

by MatM on May 21, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

total braves pitches

i.e. that’s alot of craptacular pitching by all braves tonight

by fphjr01 on May 21, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

I figured that, but 80(Medlen) + 91(Parr) = 171, the 161 confused me

by MatM on May 21, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

oh yeah

I forgot that CBS doesn’t think Helton’s 1st AB actually happened (thus the lost 10 pitches)

by fphjr01 on May 21, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

reverse of what happened last night

by Smoltz's Beard on May 21, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Pretty sad

that Parr can’t do any better than even Medlen, and that’s with 0 pressure in a game that was totally out of hand. We need some of these AAA to start putting it together at the MLB level.

by fphjr01 on May 21, 2009 9:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Unbelievable!

Nats bullpen holds a 1 run lead! Nats Win Nats WIN!

by fphjr01 on May 21, 2009 9:30 PM EDT reply actions  

I don’t know where they find those people…

by Smoltz's Beard on May 21, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yay Nats!

"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."

by HEYJUDE on May 21, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Booo, bring back the Expos!

by MatM on May 21, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

I still want to submit one

Where I say — yeah they might have walked off against the braves in game 1, but my favorite moment is when they went on to lose 101 games, and then started 12-28 the next year!

by fphjr01 on May 21, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well that didn't take long

In the amount of time I spent pimping the Nats, the braves went 1-2-3 in the 8th. Saweet.

by fphjr01 on May 21, 2009 9:34 PM EDT reply actions  

I’m getting told that I’m bitter about the Braves not landing Peavy. Woooooooooow.

Has you know who botched anything in right since the triple?

"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
President, CEO, and chairman of the Brandon Jones fan club. PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK!

by bigjoe on May 21, 2009 9:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Been pretty impressed with him lately

by Smoltz's Beard on May 21, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Please don't give them a SO!

"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."

by HEYJUDE on May 21, 2009 9:41 PM EDT reply actions  

In other news..

Swagga is 3-5 with 2 doubles tonight, Wren pull the trigger, Frenchy for Jones, make it happen

by MatM on May 21, 2009 9:41 PM EDT reply actions  

but he hit a single to RF tonight!

by Smoltz's Beard on May 21, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

TWO!!!!!

"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
President, CEO, and chairman of the Brandon Jones fan club. PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK!

by bigjoe on May 21, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

What a catch!

"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."

by HEYJUDE on May 21, 2009 9:43 PM EDT reply actions  

The Snakes

just pinch hit for a reliever with……..

JON GARLAND???

by fphjr01 on May 21, 2009 9:44 PM EDT reply actions  

then another one darn!

"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."

by HEYJUDE on May 21, 2009 9:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Did Leon just ground out to 2B 4 times tonight?

by Smoltz's Beard on May 21, 2009 9:45 PM EDT reply actions  

not just him

at one point, Cook had 14 GB to 2 FB — crazy

by fphjr01 on May 21, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

I just got the Leon thing… the movie, lol

by MatM on May 21, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Shit complete game so for cook!

"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."

by HEYJUDE on May 21, 2009 9:45 PM EDT reply actions  

At least I have hm on a fantasy team.

"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
President, CEO, and chairman of the Brandon Jones fan club. PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK!

by bigjoe on May 21, 2009 9:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Happy something good came from it!

"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."

by HEYJUDE on May 22, 2009 1:36 AM EDT up reply actions  

great game!

"When life gives you lemons, just say 'F*ck the lemons,' and bail."

by Bravely going forward on May 21, 2009 10:15 PM EDT reply actions  

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