Open Thread 5/25: Braves @ Giants
by cbwilk on May 25, 2009 3:00 PM EDT
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PrintAtlanta Braves at San Francisco Giants, May 25, 2009 4:05 PM EDT
The Braves head out to San Fransisco to begin a 3 game set with the Giants, and, in an odd bit of scheduling, the opening game of the series is a day game. West coast teams have been accused of inconsiderate scheduling for a long time, and this is a perfect case. Sure, the Giants are coming home from a road trip, but traveling from Seattle to San Fransisco is much less taxing than the cross country journey from Atlanta to San Fransisco. Hopefully the Braves can fend off their jet lag until later this evening and start off the road trip on a positive note.
Javy Vazquez, winner of his last 2 decisions, takes the hill for te Braves. Vazquez has been very, very good for Atlanta this year, amassing quality starts in 6 of his 9 appearances, and striking out 73 batters in just 58.1 innings. That's 11.3 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched! It will be interesting to see if he can maintain that pace, as he's never come anywhere close to that number in his career. But, as long as he keeps his team in the game, a bit of a dropoff in strikeouts isn't going to bother anyone.
In an all Puerto Rican matchup, Jonathan Sanchez, who some posters here on Talking Chop suggested acquiring during the offseason, will oppose Vazquez for the Giants. Sanchez has not been anywhere near as sucessful as Vazquez this season, posting 4 losses and only turning in quality starts in 2 of his 7 starts. He's walked a ton of batters, 28 in 38 innings, so hopefully the Braves can work the count and take advantage of his wildness.
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Where do you guys get the line-up so early?
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by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 25, 2009 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions
true
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by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 25, 2009 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions
You know, I think GAnderson has been doing a better job recently. Better hitting, better fielding. I was a huge Garret hater in the beginning, but he’s starting to win me over.
I could go with either/or
…now that I know GA isn’t a liability
I love watching Matt play, too.
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by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 25, 2009 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions
While I appreciate the fact that he’s starting to get on base…which is the most important thing of course…the thing is we signed him to supply some sort of power. It ain’t happening.
by Smoltz's Beard on May 25, 2009 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions
The only Braves position players who have not had a HR this year are Diory Hernandez, BJones, and Garret Anderson.
One of these things is not like the other
by Smoltz's Beard on May 25, 2009 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Are teams wearing the “stars” hat today?
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by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 25, 2009 3:26 PM EDT reply actions
sweet. the Braves star cap is PIMP
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by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 25, 2009 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions
hopefully it’s blue though. I’m sick of all the freaking red. Sunday unis are ENOUGH for me
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by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 25, 2009 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions
totally random.....
Will Ferrell guest stars on ‘Man vs Wild’ June 2nd
CAN’T miss that
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by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 25, 2009 3:30 PM EDT reply actions
he's tagging along with Bear
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by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 25, 2009 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions
wow, those red hats suck
and the blue ones are sweet. obviously, they go with the red. obviously
"The future is no place to place your better days." - Dave Matthews ~ RIP Roi
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by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 25, 2009 3:38 PM EDT reply actions
How about the NORTHWESTERN WOMEN bludgeoning the shit out of UNC yesterday to win their UNPRECEDENTED FIFTH STRAIGHT NATIONAL TITLE?
"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!
That lineup…I don’t horribly mind it.
Today will be a day of celebration, despite me drinking the only beer I have left from Saturday…just put in my 2 weeks today! Yay!
"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!
I’ve given him time, but I’ve reached a verdict: Fred Hickman is an idiot.
BRING BACK KATIE TEMPLE!!!!!!!!
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by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 25, 2009 3:55 PM EDT reply actions
I love Ron Gant’s perspective. He is decent. Hickman is not.
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by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 25, 2009 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Given it time?
http://deadspin.com/5100372/the-curious-case-of-fred-hickman
Number 10…Fred is one of the funniest things ever:
“SportsCenter anchor John Anderson still begins his top 10 plays segment by saying “Number 10…Fred.” This is an inside joke done to pay homage to Hickman’s tenure. The origins of it come from when one PA wrote out the top 10 play list by giving name indications on each play. Number 10, in this case, was given to Hickman and marked “Fred” on the prompter. Hickman, in turn, read "Number 10…Fred " on air. Anderson supposedly asked producers if he should continue with his Hickman joke after he was gone. The answer was a resounding “yes.”"
sounds about right
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by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 25, 2009 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions
he went thru spells of this last year. he’ll be back.
plus, diory gets some playing time
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by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 25, 2009 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions
he’s had solid D so far
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by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 25, 2009 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions
the Braves all-blue stars hat is so KEWL
that pisses me off that they are wearing a red hat
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by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 25, 2009 4:05 PM EDT reply actions
Anyone watching on Directv and not getting HD
Is this game not in HD? I am watching on SS HD and its listed as HD, but no go.
Anyone else pissed off at having to stay up until 1 most of this week?
"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!
i’m normally up that late anyways, so not really
by Smoltz's Beard on May 25, 2009 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions
well, he was…looks like they pulled him this inning
by Smoltz's Beard on May 25, 2009 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Gallarado walked 4 though, with 6 Ks…Carpenter with 10 Ks and 0 BBs
by Smoltz's Beard on May 25, 2009 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah…went 8 scoreless to match Carpenter.
by Smoltz's Beard on May 25, 2009 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Do you think on the team flight, Francoeur is the kind of guy that wears an Affliction shirt and khaki shorts?
"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!
Royals have on their powder blue unis with Red hats…looked pretty atrocious
by Smoltz's Beard on May 25, 2009 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions
No beer, and no chips. This fucking sucks.
"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!
No, our pitcher’s hit better than any DH we would have available right now!
"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."
You’re the man. Do you play NAHWAL at all?
"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!
Weird question. Anyone ever been to one of Bobby Flay’s restaurants? I wanna 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!
i went to the one in atlantic city….i’m not sure it’s worth the price…but then again i’m not a steak conossiuer
Cockchafer
I wanna hit up Mesa Grill cuz I ADORE spicy food
"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!
yeah i got the southwestern steak…really good…really spicy….just not sure about the price…although i did pay for my girlfriend at a time too which drove it up
Cockchafer
Eh, I’ve dropped some big green on meals before…like the sushi dinner that cost 80 bucks for me and one person…
"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!
No fucking way.
"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!
Anyone who has Undisputed…how fucking hot is Rachelle Leah in the classic fights mode? Wooooooooooow
"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!
What inning is going to be our big one for today? If any....
"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."
I love Boog!
He keeps me laughing, even when our offense sucks!
"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."
Is there anyone slower than Kotchman?
Has the whole world gone crazy? Am I the only one around here who gives a s#!t about the rules?!?
We’ve established that there is not
"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!
Check out the big boy behind the plate with his shirt off. Nice.
Has the whole world gone crazy? Am I the only one around here who gives a s#!t about the rules?!?
Mac needs to work on his release. He takes too long to get rid of it.
Has the whole world gone crazy? Am I the only one around here who gives a s#!t about the rules?!?
In a game recently, they were talking about how McCann’s release this year has improved. He used to stutter step before throwing, but now he plants his right foot and just steps forward-less movement=faster release.
Not that you saw it there-he had to fire over the obstruction in order to get the throw off.
Funny, I thought he was just playing the match-up. Emmanuel Burris has a .600 OPS, and his career OPS is like .650. His OBP against righties this year is a Francoeur-ish .301.
With one out and the pitcher on deck, you intentionally walk and set up the sacrifice. If he gets it down, you run the risk of the man at third scoring if it’s a really good bunt. Worst case, you put runners on second and third with 2 out. So then you’re stuck debating whether to intentionally walk another man to load the bases.
Every arm chair manager has 20/20 hindsight.
I’m aware of all that. However, Sanchez has 6 career sac bunts, so the chances of him scoring the runner from third are pretty much nonexistent.
by Smoltz's Beard on May 25, 2009 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Take the damn out.
Has the whole world gone crazy? Am I the only one around here who gives a s#!t about the rules?!?
Bollocks
"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!
It’s bad when 3 runs down are like 10 for other teams.
Our offense is anemic and gives yet another pitcher who has been struggling a reason to celebrate.
