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Open Thread 5/25: Braves @ Giants

Atlanta 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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Lineup:
KJ 2B
Prado 3B
Diaz LF
McCann C
Francoeur RF
Kotchman 1B
Diory SS
Schafer CF
Vazquez P

by eaheckman10 on May 25, 2009 3:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Where do you guys get the line-up so early?

"The future is no place to place your better days." - Dave Matthews ~ RIP Roi
(self-appointed President of Yunel's Cartel~~~)

by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 25, 2009 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

true

"The future is no place to place your better days." - Dave Matthews ~ RIP Roi
(self-appointed President of Yunel's Cartel~~~)

by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 25, 2009 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yahoo had it up about an hour ago

by Smoltz's Beard on May 25, 2009 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Francoeur ahead of Kotchman. This is not good. I know he is on a 5 game hit streak but he has only one double out of eight hits and no walks. Its a good sign i guess but we need power from our right fielder. Someone hitting like a contact hitting backup MI should not be #5. But we all know this….

by bbxxj on May 25, 2009 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’m glad to see Diaz in left.
He always hustles, no matter what.

by NCChopper on May 25, 2009 3:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Gage23 on May 25, 2009 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I could go with either/or

…now that I know GA isn’t a liability

I love watching Matt play, too.

"The future is no place to place your better days." - Dave Matthews ~ RIP Roi
(self-appointed President of Yunel's Cartel~~~)

by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 25, 2009 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

The only Braves position players who have not had a HR this year are Diory Hernandez, BJones, and Garret Anderson.

by VictorW on May 25, 2009 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

One of these things is not like the other

by Smoltz's Beard on May 25, 2009 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Are teams wearing the “stars” hat today?

"The future is no place to place your better days." - Dave Matthews ~ RIP Roi
(self-appointed President of Yunel's Cartel~~~)

by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 25, 2009 3:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes. The Orioles and Blue Jays hats are red with the "stars’ logo

by eaheckman10 on May 25, 2009 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

sweet. the Braves star cap is PIMP

"The future is no place to place your better days." - Dave Matthews ~ RIP Roi
(self-appointed President of Yunel's Cartel~~~)

by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 25, 2009 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

hopefully it’s blue though. I’m sick of all the freaking red. Sunday unis are ENOUGH for me

"The future is no place to place your better days." - Dave Matthews ~ RIP Roi
(self-appointed President of Yunel's Cartel~~~)

by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 25, 2009 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

totally random.....

Will Ferrell guest stars on ‘Man vs Wild’ June 2nd

CAN’T miss that

"The future is no place to place your better days." - Dave Matthews ~ RIP Roi
(self-appointed President of Yunel's Cartel~~~)

by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 25, 2009 3:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

No way!

How’s that gonna work?

"If I had a little humility, I would be perfect" - Ted Turner

by Little Lady on May 25, 2009 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

he's tagging along with Bear

"The future is no place to place your better days." - Dave Matthews ~ RIP Roi
(self-appointed President of Yunel's Cartel~~~)

by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 25, 2009 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is he going to help Bear navigate his way through the concrete jungle (LA)?

"If I had a little humility, I would be perfect" - Ted Turner

by Little Lady on May 25, 2009 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cooked up some sausage on the George Foreman, got my potato salad, got a beer ready for the game…good day so far.

by Smoltz's Beard on May 25, 2009 3:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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
(self-appointed President of Yunel's Cartel~~~)

by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 25, 2009 3:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I just became a fan of lacrosse, Syracuse and Cornell awesome game.

by That a boy on May 25, 2009 3:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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!

by bigjoe on May 25, 2009 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I didnt get a chance to watch it but trust me i will be watching Lacrosse as much as possible from here on out.

by That a boy on May 25, 2009 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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!

by bigjoe on May 25, 2009 3:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I’d switch Kotchman and Prado but other than that I can’t complain

by eaheckman10 on May 25, 2009 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i don’t think bobby wanted back to back lefties at the top against the lefty

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Red hats very bright

by That a boy on May 25, 2009 3:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I’ve given him time, but I’ve reached a verdict: Fred Hickman is an idiot.

BRING BACK KATIE TEMPLE!!!!!!!!

"The future is no place to place your better days." - Dave Matthews ~ RIP Roi
(self-appointed President of Yunel's Cartel~~~)

by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 25, 2009 3:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

+10000000000000000

by BigG1392 on May 25, 2009 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I love Ron Gant’s perspective. He is decent. Hickman is not.

"The future is no place to place your better days." - Dave Matthews ~ RIP Roi
(self-appointed President of Yunel's Cartel~~~)

by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 25, 2009 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don’t think Fred Hickman knows what baseball is.

by BigG1392 on May 25, 2009 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.”"

by Doghnut on May 25, 2009 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

haha nice read

by BigG1392 on May 25, 2009 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

sounds about right

"The future is no place to place your better days." - Dave Matthews ~ RIP Roi
(self-appointed President of Yunel's Cartel~~~)

by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 25, 2009 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow.. what exactly did Escobar do to put him out for this long?

by BigG1392 on May 25, 2009 3:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

he went thru spells of this last year. he’ll be back.

plus, diory gets some playing time

"The future is no place to place your better days." - Dave Matthews ~ RIP Roi
(self-appointed President of Yunel's Cartel~~~)

by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 25, 2009 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dude can hit but will his D cost us

by That a boy on May 25, 2009 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

he’s had solid D so far

"The future is no place to place your better days." - Dave Matthews ~ RIP Roi
(self-appointed President of Yunel's Cartel~~~)

by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 25, 2009 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He has good hands but Not much range.

by eaheckman10 on May 25, 2009 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He looks more like a 2nd baseman which he will probably end up at,

by That a boy on May 25, 2009 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah besides that air mail yesterday

by That a boy on May 25, 2009 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

At least we had a huge lead, so it didn’t matter.

by BigG1392 on May 25, 2009 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ron Mahay sighting.

by Smoltz's Beard on May 25, 2009 3:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Showtime link isnt working. 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 25, 2009 4:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

the Braves all-blue stars hat is so KEWL

that pisses me off that they are wearing a red hat

"The future is no place to place your better days." - Dave Matthews ~ RIP Roi
(self-appointed President of Yunel's Cartel~~~)

by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 25, 2009 4:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

SF with red hats is awkward.

by BigG1392 on May 25, 2009 4:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I picked KJ back up in my fantasy league, so I apologize in advance when he starts slumping again.

by Smoltz's Beard on May 25, 2009 4:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

well that was underwhelming

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 4:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Swinging at balls too

by BigG1392 on May 25, 2009 4:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by UltimaParadox on May 25, 2009 4:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yeap me too

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

EI looks worse than normally too

by Smoltz's Beard on May 25, 2009 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Christ that was out of the strike zone

by That a boy on May 25, 2009 4:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

stream?

by MatM on May 25, 2009 4:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

wow. that was awful

by BigG1392 on May 25, 2009 4:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ugh…super start

by Smoltz's Beard on May 25, 2009 4:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

sorry javy its going to be one of those days

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 4:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I guess this makes up for the lack of strikeouts from the other day.

by VictorW on May 25, 2009 4:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Holy cow – can someone make it rain?
We obviously can’t see the STRIKE ZONE in the sunshine.
UGH

by NCChopper on May 25, 2009 4:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

this guy has a high walk rate…and here we are hacking away

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

can anyone post pictures of the uniforms this year?
for a fan from far far away….

by armymen on May 25, 2009 4:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

WOW. nice range diaz. FUGA doesn’t get that

by BigG1392 on May 25, 2009 4:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He doesn’t “glide” that fast.

by NCChopper on May 25, 2009 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

wow i thought that was way out

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 4:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

No chance GA makes that catch

by Smoltz's Beard on May 25, 2009 4:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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!

by bigjoe on May 25, 2009 4:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Schools out, so I don’t care anymore

by BigG1392 on May 25, 2009 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

and 12 when we go to arizona

by That a boy on May 25, 2009 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’m prepared for the bags under the eyes and lots of caffeine intake.

by NCChopper on May 25, 2009 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Only 7 pitches too!

by NCChopper on May 25, 2009 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Quick inning for JV

by That a boy on May 25, 2009 4:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

there you go javy

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 4:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

7 pitches, I’ll take that over strikeouts

by BigG1392 on May 25, 2009 4:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Anyone getting this game in HD

As stated before the PQ is even worse today than normal for the SD

by UltimaParadox on May 25, 2009 4:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow, Zeke Spruill got his ass kicked today

"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 25, 2009 4:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

What a weird play…

by BigG1392 on May 25, 2009 4:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Almost a tremendous play

by Smoltz's Beard on May 25, 2009 4:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow that bat just went into 8 different pieces

by That a boy on May 25, 2009 4:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

so why did toronto shift and no one else?

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 4:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

If the shift was on there it would been a routine ground ball play

by That a boy on May 25, 2009 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i’m not complaining just wondering why they decided to do it

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

O i know but McCann is a pull hitter

by That a boy on May 25, 2009 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Carpenter is pitching a fucking gem right now

by Smoltz's Beard on May 25, 2009 4:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Who’s pitching for Milwaukee?

by BigG1392 on May 25, 2009 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

gallardo started i believe

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Both teams 0 2 0 through 9.

by BigG1392 on May 25, 2009 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

yeah…went 8 scoreless to match Carpenter.

by Smoltz's Beard on May 25, 2009 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Even the umps are wearing red hats? God they look hideous

"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 25, 2009 4:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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!

by bigjoe on May 25, 2009 4:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Is Frenchy a mma guy?

by MatM on May 25, 2009 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have a friend who knows nothing about sports who wears Affliction shirts

"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 25, 2009 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

They said red hats for every team today.
Glad it’s today only.

by NCChopper on May 25, 2009 4:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Wow. Where was that?

by BigG1392 on May 25, 2009 4:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

where was that pitch???

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 4:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It was a strike

by That a boy on May 25, 2009 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

right down the middle

by MatM on May 25, 2009 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

just making sure i wasn’t the only one who thought so

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He struck him out twice.

by NCChopper on May 25, 2009 4:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

are you kidding me

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 4:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Stupid prado

by BigG1392 on May 25, 2009 4:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

that was javys fault…he shouldnt have been anywhere near that play

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Actually, Kotchman should’ve had that

by BigG1392 on May 25, 2009 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes, true…but prado could have made the play if javy wasn’t there

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Javy called it first

by That a boy on May 25, 2009 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

pitchers are supposed to just point and get out of the way… i dont know why but thats what they are taught

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh well, only one more pitch

by BigG1392 on May 25, 2009 4:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Next pitch out works either way lol

by That a boy on May 25, 2009 4:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

At least it only cost him 1 more pitch.
And they scored that a HIT?
You gotta be kiddin’ me.

by NCChopper on May 25, 2009 4:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Its called home field advantage scoring

by That a boy on May 25, 2009 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, no one made contact with the ball to make a error.. if you look at it that way

by BigG1392 on May 25, 2009 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

who would you give it to?

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Come on Schafer dont K

by That a boy on May 25, 2009 4:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

so much for that…

by Poohjure on May 25, 2009 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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!

by bigjoe on May 25, 2009 4:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

someone wasn’t prepared

by Smoltz's Beard on May 25, 2009 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Got anything harder?

by NCChopper on May 25, 2009 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Damn, we really need an edit button.
I just realized how that may look/sound.

by NCChopper on May 25, 2009 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have no alcohol whatsoever. And no sides for my dinner. Fantastic.

"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 25, 2009 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Make him throw Javy

by BigG1392 on May 25, 2009 4:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

CRUSHED!!!!

by BigG1392 on May 25, 2009 4:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn Javy ripped that

by That a boy on May 25, 2009 4:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

hahaha shit

by 17843 on May 25, 2009 4:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow Javy, he smoked that

by MatM on May 25, 2009 4:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Javy shows you how it’s done

by VictorW on May 25, 2009 4:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

help yourself javy!

by Poohjure on May 25, 2009 4:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

could have been a triple

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 4:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Thought that was gone

by BigG1392 on May 25, 2009 4:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

MAN If this was a smaller park, that would have been out and I could spend the next month talking about how Vazquez has more homers than Anderson.

by VictorW on May 25, 2009 4:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Is it gone at the ted

by That a boy on May 25, 2009 4:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

stupid KJ

by BigG1392 on May 25, 2009 4:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Fuck, Kelly…

by Smoltz's Beard on May 25, 2009 4:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

You’re gonna have to drop him again Beard

by MatM on May 25, 2009 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

seriously…i suck

by Smoltz's Beard on May 25, 2009 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Appliances? Really Joe?

by Poohjure on May 25, 2009 4:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i love chipper….but can he really not play with these injuries…is he soft?

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 4:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Apparently his toe is completely black

by BigG1392 on May 25, 2009 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He doesnt have to run….just hit homers and he can crawl around the bases.

by Poohjure on May 25, 2009 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

fuga plays and doesnt run!

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

a trot is a form of running though

by Poohjure on May 25, 2009 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

only if its professional

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

remind’s me of seeing speak walking in the olympics last year

by Poohjure on May 25, 2009 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

And are liners get caught again

by That a boy on May 25, 2009 4:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Javy almost lost his dome

by Smoltz's Beard on May 25, 2009 4:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

almost took javys head off

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 4:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

They could not get the pitcher home……Not good!

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

by HEYJUDE on May 25, 2009 4:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL…Kent Mercker’s no hitter…awesome

by Smoltz's Beard on May 25, 2009 4:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

wonder who will have more hits today…JV or Failcour

by Poohjure on May 25, 2009 4:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

JV has allready seen more pitches

by Poohjure on May 25, 2009 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wish I had bacon…I could go for a Texas Tommy right now instead of a cheese dog

"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 25, 2009 4:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Would anybody like to see the NL go to using a DH

by That a boy on May 25, 2009 4:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

no

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

nah, i think it is funny to see some pitchers out hit every day players.

by Poohjure on May 25, 2009 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

DH is stupid.

by BigG1392 on May 25, 2009 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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."

by HEYJUDE on May 25, 2009 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Prado or Diaz would prolly be the DH…wouldnt be a complete loss.

by Poohjure on May 25, 2009 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nope. I would however like to see the AL eliminate it.

by NCChopper on May 25, 2009 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let’s get some runs for this man

by Smoltz's Beard on May 25, 2009 4:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Need FLA and Wsh to help us out today…

by Poohjure on May 25, 2009 4:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Im not looking forward to tomorrows game

by That a boy on May 25, 2009 4:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Battle of the Midgets~

by Poohjure on May 25, 2009 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

good thing diaz rakes lefties

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 4:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Why do all the sucky pitchers own the Braves?

by BigG1392 on May 25, 2009 4:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Doesn’t help when we swing at junk

by Smoltz's Beard on May 25, 2009 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hitters are hitting .222 against him, if he had some offense he could be 4-2 maybe

by That a boy on May 25, 2009 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jonathan Sanchez = Cy Young

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by bigjoe on May 25, 2009 4:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

There we go, good at bat Mac

by BigG1392 on May 25, 2009 4:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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 25, 2009 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yea, says I’m banned

by MatM on May 25, 2009 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ok

must not have contributed enough…lol

by fphjr01 on May 25, 2009 4:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Frenchy battling wtf

by That a boy on May 25, 2009 4:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I cant believe he saw 6 pitches…

by Poohjure on May 25, 2009 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

At least he took some pitches and tried to go opposite field. Not a bad at bat

by BigG1392 on May 25, 2009 4:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

FYF

hes improving…look how he rocketed that the other way

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 4:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

3U

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by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 4:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

3U at his best

by Smoltz's Beard on May 25, 2009 4:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Okay this game sucks so far i need a beer

by That a boy on May 25, 2009 4:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

sticktv.net

by MatM on May 25, 2009 5:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

You’re the man. Do you play NAHWAL at all?

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by bigjoe on May 25, 2009 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Haven’t yet

by MatM on May 25, 2009 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gonna say, if you did, that would be worth a bonus point

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by bigjoe on May 25, 2009 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Loudest popup ever

by Smoltz's Beard on May 25, 2009 5:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Weird question. Anyone ever been to one of Bobby Flay’s restaurants? I wanna go

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by bigjoe on May 25, 2009 5:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wanna hit up Mesa Grill cuz I ADORE spicy food

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by bigjoe on May 25, 2009 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Eh, I’ve dropped some big green on meals before…like the sushi dinner that cost 80 bucks for me and one person…

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by bigjoe on May 25, 2009 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

between appetizer…two steak dinners…drinks…dessert and tip….like 250 bucks

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No fucking way.

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by bigjoe on May 25, 2009 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

swear to god…luckily the room down there that night was free and the tickets to the show…or else i would have never paid that much for a dinner

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Settle Down JV….grrr

by Poohjure on May 25, 2009 5:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Anyone who has Undisputed…how fucking hot is Rachelle Leah in the classic fights mode? Wooooooooooow

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by bigjoe on May 25, 2009 5:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Heap’s gotta get in front of that

by Smoltz's Beard on May 25, 2009 5:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

need a K

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 5:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

or a pop up

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 5:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Pop up works

by BigG1392 on May 25, 2009 5:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ump is short enough to suckle Heap,

by NCChopper on May 25, 2009 5:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL!

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

by HEYJUDE on May 25, 2009 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

V turning up the heat…RUNS PLEASE

by Smoltz's Beard on May 25, 2009 5:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

789 coming up

may need to wait another inning…

by fphjr01 on May 25, 2009 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

javys our best hitter today…who knows

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ok. now we gotta get Javy some run support!

by NCChopper on May 25, 2009 5:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

What inning is going to be our big one for today? If any....

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by HEYJUDE on May 25, 2009 5:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Embarrassing K for Schafer.

by NCChopper on May 25, 2009 5:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Kid needs a break…

by Smoltz's Beard on May 25, 2009 5:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

+1

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 25, 2009 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yep!

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

by HEYJUDE on May 25, 2009 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Has he had a day off yet?
Maybe a day off would do him good.

by NCChopper on May 25, 2009 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Getting close to the Mendoza line.

by ATLandKC on May 25, 2009 5:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Who knew we’d face Cy Young today.

by NCChopper on May 25, 2009 5:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I already used that joke!

"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 25, 2009 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thought that was tomorrow.

by BigG1392 on May 25, 2009 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Offense died again

by BigG1392 on May 25, 2009 5:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

we’ll score 1-2 today and tomorrow total…and 11 on wednesday

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sanchez hides the ball well.

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by TennKen on May 25, 2009 5:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I love Boog!

He keeps me laughing, even when our offense sucks!

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by HEYJUDE on May 25, 2009 5:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Boog and Joe are great together.

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by TennKen on May 25, 2009 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is there anyone slower than Kotchman?

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by TennKen on May 25, 2009 5:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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?"
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by bigjoe on May 25, 2009 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He even falls down slow.

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by TennKen on May 25, 2009 5:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

me

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Haha, I just knocked Tito the fuck out with a spinning backfist. Awesome

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by bigjoe on May 25, 2009 5:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

68mph curve 2 pitches after 92mph fastball is so sick

by Poohjure on May 25, 2009 5:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice pitch to get him swinging

by Smoltz's Beard on May 25, 2009 5:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Check out the big boy behind the plate with his shirt off. Nice.

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by TennKen on May 25, 2009 5:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That looks like royhobbs from last week

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by bigjoe on May 25, 2009 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

My Hubby just said the same thing! My God, he takes up 2 seats!

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

by HEYJUDE on May 25, 2009 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No shame in his game.

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by TennKen on May 25, 2009 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

How the fuck isnt that obstruction?

by Poohjure on May 25, 2009 5:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

2nd time today

by Smoltz's Beard on May 25, 2009 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cause this ump fails

by BigG1392 on May 25, 2009 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

How would he know? All he can see is the back of Heap’s head.
UFB

by NCChopper on May 25, 2009 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mac needs to work on his release. He takes too long to get rid of it.

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by TennKen on May 25, 2009 5:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Bronn on May 25, 2009 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He drops his arm back to far and low. Ross needs to show him how to unload.

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by TennKen on May 25, 2009 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

to=too

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by TennKen on May 25, 2009 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Second verse, same as the first.

by Zeus12888 on May 25, 2009 5:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

put this guy on and pitch to pitcher

by Poohjure on May 25, 2009 5:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Seriously…with Bobby’s fucking hard on for intentional walks, why not use it there? Jesus christ…

by Smoltz's Beard on May 25, 2009 5:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Bobby is getting seriously old…

by Poohjure on May 25, 2009 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Bronn on May 25, 2009 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Umps 1 Braves 0

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

by HEYJUDE on May 25, 2009 5:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Crap

Right idea by Vazquez, but horrible throw.

by Bronn on May 25, 2009 5:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Take the damn out.

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by TennKen on May 25, 2009 5:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

exactly

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

by HEYJUDE on May 25, 2009 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

stupid javy

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 5:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

FUCK…why go to second!? I can’t take this shit.

by Smoltz's Beard on May 25, 2009 5:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

popup came 2 batters too late

by Poohjure on May 25, 2009 5:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Well…we deserve that.

by Smoltz's Beard on May 25, 2009 5:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

damn it…

by Poohjure on May 25, 2009 5:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

and theres the javy blowup

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 5:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Bollocks

"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 25, 2009 5:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

bloody hell

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by TennKen on May 25, 2009 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What the hell happened? Went to the bathroom…

by BigG1392 on May 25, 2009 5:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The braves took a dump, too.

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by TennKen on May 25, 2009 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Vasquez felt that he needed to give them a 4th out in the inning.

by Poohjure on May 25, 2009 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by NCChopper on May 25, 2009 5:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

its almost insurmountable

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

+100

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

by HEYJUDE on May 25, 2009 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

We can beat the crap out of a good pitcher, the make a #5 look like a #1.

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by TennKen on May 25, 2009 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i dont know about that either…santana had 0 er….halladay 0 er….cook 0 er…

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bout time to fire up the old XBox…

by Smoltz's Beard on May 25, 2009 5:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

we will just score 16 runs on wednesday to make up for none today….it will balance out, right?

by Poohjure on May 25, 2009 5:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That 5.1 RPG is meaningless when you have a blowout, then get shutout.

by BigG1392 on May 25, 2009 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Time to wake up offense…

by Poohjure on May 25, 2009 5:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Good catch Diaz

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

by HEYJUDE on May 25, 2009 5:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

so should i just go to bed at 10?

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Medlen O/U IP….3.2ip

Taking the Over!

by Poohjure on May 25, 2009 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

damn kelly just turn into…we need baserunners

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 5:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i thought the same.

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by TennKen on May 25, 2009 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What I'm gonna say is probably not going to be popular with most

But Vasquez is a headcase. This must have been the point Ozzie was trying to make last year in saying that he chokes in big games.

Trying to get the guy out at second on that bunt was just a ridiculous play and can only be described as a mental lapse.

And dude’s propensity to cruise through games and then just collapse in one inning (something he’s done through his whole career apparently) is just mind boggling.

There’s no reason for a guy with his stuff to not be one of the better pitchers in baseball.

I’m not trying to tear him down, because for the most part he’s been great this year, but this is not a guy I’m dying to run out there in a must win… give me Jurrjens or Lowe for that.

by get swoll yunel on May 25, 2009 5:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Which is why he’s a good #3.

by BigG1392 on May 25, 2009 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

I agree.

Most of that was probably a lot of “captain obvious” stuff for most of you, but the guy can be really frustrating to watch sometimes.

by get swoll yunel on May 25, 2009 5:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The braves aren't asking him to be an ace

He was brought in to be a solid #3 — pitch a lot of innings, keep your team in the game, have a few good outings. He has done that and more.

by fphjr01 on May 25, 2009 5:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What sucks though is that the guy always appears on the cusp of being flat out DOMINANT.

… But it just never seems to happen.

by get swoll yunel on May 25, 2009 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I view that as "upside"

rather than a frustration. If you expect him to be decent and he’s outstanding, then things will go better for you.

by fphjr01 on May 25, 2009 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Think you’re being a little hard on him, but you’re entitled to your opinion.

by Smoltz's Beard on May 25, 2009 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What the hell was that last inning though?

Not only the bunt play, but he shook off Heap in order to throw a fastball to guy on a full count (with a terrible hitting pitcher on deck no less) and then proceeds to groove it right down the plate (after he had just froze him with a back door slider).

Then does the exact same thing to Rents… even though he’s been locating all of his offspeed stuff for strikes for most of the game.

by get swoll yunel on May 25, 2009 5:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I could bring up a dozen instances in his past couple starts where he stepped up in game during a scenario and made a great pitch.

Believe me, I’m upset with last inning too…but I’m willing to give the guy a little breathing room with how he’s pitched so far this season.

by Smoltz's Beard on May 25, 2009 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You're probably right

I just want dude to really put everything together and start owning everyone’s ass like I know he’s capable of.

by get swoll yunel on May 25, 2009 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Me too, man. Me too.

by Smoltz's Beard on May 25, 2009 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Joe was saying earlier that a scout told him about Javy, that when he (Javy) realizes what good stuff he has, he will be a GREAT pitcher.

by NCChopper on May 25, 2009 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

My speculation is that he’s significantly worse mechanically from the stretch than the windup, which worsens his command and his pitch velocity/movement. I’m going to gather some data and take a look later this week.

by VictorW on May 25, 2009 5:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Awesome

Looking forward to it.

by get swoll yunel on May 25, 2009 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Take 3!

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by TennKen on May 25, 2009 5:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Good to see KJ heatin’ up.

by get swoll yunel on May 25, 2009 5:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

lol frenchy

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by bigjoe on May 25, 2009 5:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL I thought that was Frenchy. I’m a doofus

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by bigjoe on May 25, 2009 5:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

MUST get this run.

by NCChopper on May 25, 2009 5:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

if he doesnt score im going to go study

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 5:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I almost think Kotchman could get a triple in this park if it was hit in the right spot….

by Poohjure on May 25, 2009 5:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

then rolled out the gate…into McCovery Cove….

by Poohjure on May 25, 2009 5:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

and sank

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by TennKen on May 25, 2009 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good job Prado. Make him work

by BigG1392 on May 25, 2009 5:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

If we don’t score at least one here, I’m tuning out.

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by TennKen on May 25, 2009 5:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Diaz up next

time to make good on raking v Lefties

by fphjr01 on May 25, 2009 5:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

BS call

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by TennKen on May 25, 2009 5:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

wait…strike?

by Poohjure on May 25, 2009 5:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Walked him. 1st and 3rd for Diaz

by BigG1392 on May 25, 2009 5:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

COME ON MATTY DEE!

by Poohjure on May 25, 2009 5:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

long ball, Matty

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 25, 2009 5:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I’m asking

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 25, 2009 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

how about just putting the ball in play to day matty whatta ya say

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 5:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yall know who is looming….I’d be perfectly fine with a walk to Matty.

by Poohjure on May 25, 2009 5:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

3-1, good. make the guy throw

by BigG1392 on May 25, 2009 5:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice work Matty!

by Poohjure on May 25, 2009 5:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Bases load for Big Mac!

by BigG1392 on May 25, 2009 5:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

braves showing patience…get out

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 5:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Im sure the questions already been asked, but I just checked in, so, why is Freenchy hitting so high?

by Zeus12888 on May 25, 2009 5:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Bobby wanted to mix it up against a lefty

by BigG1392 on May 25, 2009 5:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice job by Diaz…staying patient up there

by Smoltz's Beard on May 25, 2009 5:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Let’s go Mac!

by Poohjure on May 25, 2009 5:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Come on HEAP!!!!

by NCChopper on May 25, 2009 5:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I totally agree w/ this idea

by mdhenshaw on May 25, 2009 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

they do that in high school to this local kid here twice in one game

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 5:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

base hit! 3-1

by BigG1392 on May 25, 2009 5:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah Mac!

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

by HEYJUDE on May 25, 2009 5:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Heap is zoned in at the plate.

Beautiful approach.

Take fucking notes FYF.

by get swoll yunel on May 25, 2009 5:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

this…great piece of hitting

by Smoltz's Beard on May 25, 2009 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

fyf needs a hitting lesson from derek lowe

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

3 PA for Mac…been on base three times….Allstar indeed

by Poohjure on May 25, 2009 5:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

We should PH for French.

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by TennKen on May 25, 2009 5:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Now Batting…#32…Pitcher…Derek Looooooowe.

by Poohjure on May 25, 2009 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Could this be our one Big inning?

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

by HEYJUDE on May 25, 2009 5:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

windows media player...

mms://shared.streamwebtown.com/liiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

by mdhenshaw on May 25, 2009 5:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Come on guys, keep it rolling

"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 25, 2009 5:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Well hopefully Francouer can get at least one run home.

by BigG1392 on May 25, 2009 5:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Don’t swing at that crap Frenchy

by BigG1392 on May 25, 2009 5:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

mac better start this year in AS game

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 5:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

FAILCOUER…

by Poohjure on May 25, 2009 5:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Not surprised with that.

by Smoltz's Beard on May 25, 2009 5:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I love Jeff Francouer so much.

by get swoll yunel on May 25, 2009 5:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Francouer just doesn’t understand situational hitting. The PITCHER is the one in trouble with the bags packed.

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by TennKen on May 25, 2009 5:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I foresee a GIDP

by Poohjure on May 25, 2009 5:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

FAAAAAAAAAAAILCOEUR

"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 25, 2009 5:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

FYF

wow

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 5:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Klutchman can do it

by BigG1392 on May 25, 2009 5:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Frenchy looks awful

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

by HEYJUDE on May 25, 2009 5:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hell of a stop there…

by get swoll yunel on May 25, 2009 5:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

our one big inning

hopefully isnt one run

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 5:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He’s trying to plunk the Klutchman

by BigG1392 on May 25, 2009 5:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That is 2 pitches that could have scored a run…lean into the pitch!

by Poohjure on May 25, 2009 5:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I’ll take a HBP.

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by TennKen on May 25, 2009 5:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Kotch needs to just sack up and take the HBP, ha

by Smoltz's Beard on May 25, 2009 5:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ive never been hit by 95 mph fastball…but if it means a run come on

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 5:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

What’s the worst that could happen (Infante)

by Poohjure on May 25, 2009 5:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Walked the Klutch!

by BigG1392 on May 25, 2009 5:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice take Casey…

by Smoltz's Beard on May 25, 2009 5:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

thatta boy KLUTCH

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 5:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah baby we will take that come on rookie what cha got

by That a boy on May 25, 2009 5:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Casey lookin good there!

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

by HEYJUDE on May 25, 2009 5:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

this link is way behind and choppy

by mdhenshaw on May 25, 2009 5:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

http://www.sticktv.net/

"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 25, 2009 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

this guy is all over the place

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 5:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yet another reason Frenchy’s K is more pathetic.

by NCChopper on May 25, 2009 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Time for DEE OR EEE’s first RBI

by Poohjure on May 25, 2009 5:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Classy Klutchman

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by TennKen on May 25, 2009 5:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

No. That was outside

by BigG1392 on May 25, 2009 5:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

that wasn’t close to a strike

by get swoll yunel on May 25, 2009 5:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

we need a lot of runs here… this game it going to the bullpens

by mdhenshaw on May 25, 2009 5:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Fuck

"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 25, 2009 5:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

uggh

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 5:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Let’s go Schafer! Tie it up

by BigG1392 on May 25, 2009 5:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Kid is due a double.

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by TennKen on May 25, 2009 5:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Come on Logan

"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 25, 2009 5:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

he’s terrible

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 5:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

No I refuse to believe this

by That a boy on May 25, 2009 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

hes just not ready yet

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Chipper on deck… come on Schafer

by BigG1392 on May 25, 2009 5:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Dude makes up his mind to swing before the ball is even delivered.

by get swoll yunel on May 25, 2009 5:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

sounds familiar

by Smoltz's Beard on May 25, 2009 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Taking after FYF

by VictorW on May 25, 2009 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

hahahha

sooo true

SubParr

by nick9314 on May 25, 2009 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Schafer should be called K-fer

by Poohjure on May 25, 2009 5:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I think Chip is on deck just to get Schaf some pitches to hit.

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by TennKen on May 25, 2009 5:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn it………..

by BigG1392 on May 25, 2009 5:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Cockchafer

"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 25, 2009 5:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

fuckin a

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is Frenchy’s fault

by BigG1392 on May 25, 2009 5:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

swung at one in the dirt and then one over his head then dirt again…shit

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

by HEYJUDE on May 25, 2009 5:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh man

We’re gonna need to work something out with ole’ Logan.

Terry Pendleton is worthless.

by get swoll yunel on May 25, 2009 5:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

1 run game and Sanchez is out

At least it is a game again

by fphjr01 on May 25, 2009 5:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Is Bobby watching the same team that we are? It’s painfully obvious that Schafer needs a fucking day off, and FYF needs to go away. GA, Diaz, Ross OF FTW

by Smoltz's Beard on May 25, 2009 5:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Just bring up fucking B Jones and let the mofo play fucking center.

… OR SOMETHING.

by get swoll yunel on May 25, 2009 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, yeah…he has no business being in AAA right now.

by Smoltz's Beard on May 25, 2009 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Schafer has no business in the Major Leagues right now.

by mdhenshaw on May 25, 2009 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The guy can get on base… we know this much.

Why not slot him lead off and see what happens?

What do we have to lose?

by get swoll yunel on May 25, 2009 6:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You don’t need to convince me, my friend. I’m all for it.

by Smoltz's Beard on May 25, 2009 6:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

you’ve got to be kidding me? you want him to bat more often?

by mdhenshaw on May 25, 2009 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

B Jones, friend.

by get swoll yunel on May 25, 2009 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

We need Heyward and Cody Johnson

by BigG1392 on May 25, 2009 6:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know. It’s just frustrating when your minor league outfield shows so much more promise over the current major league one.

by BigG1392 on May 25, 2009 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

How can we keep playing Logan? It’s embarrassing how bad he is right now. I feel bad for him.

by mdhenshaw on May 25, 2009 5:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

How horrible

We have two guaranteed outs in our lineup. Schafer and FYF

by UltimaParadox on May 25, 2009 5:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

FYF is like Babe Ruth compared to Schafer right now

by mdhenshaw on May 25, 2009 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

One thing is for sure

FYF does call his shots, he just didnt hit the ball

by UltimaParadox on May 25, 2009 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bobby must be blind!

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

by HEYJUDE on May 25, 2009 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

+ 1000

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

by HEYJUDE on May 25, 2009 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Throw in the pitcher and we are handicapped out of the gate.

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 25, 2009 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It’s bad when your pitchers are more an offensive threat than 2 of your starting OFs.

by NCChopper on May 25, 2009 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

logan was pissed when he found out he wasn’t leading the league in something anymore

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 6:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I dont know who I hate more…FUGA or FYF or K-fer…

Man I wish Griffey would have come…

by Poohjure on May 25, 2009 6:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

You can’t really hate on Logan too hard… the guy barely spent any time in AA… we definitely rushed because we had few options that were better and he had massive upside.

Francouer had basically the same thing happen to him, but he was a total douche when we tried to send him down to work things out last year, so he’s completely lost my sympathy.

And FUGA is who we thought he was.

by get swoll yunel on May 25, 2009 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Where’s a Dennis Green clip when I need it?

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by TennKen on May 25, 2009 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Excuses dont make our OF better…

by Poohjure on May 25, 2009 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Could Edmonds be as bad as FYF and Schafer

Since the Braves have an obvious distate for B Jones

by UltimaParadox on May 25, 2009 6:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Dude can work the count, at the very least

by Smoltz's Beard on May 25, 2009 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

time for a double switch bobby

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 6:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Can someone help me out?

Is anyone listening to the game on the radio? A buddy of mine just called to tell me that the announcers had said something about the Braves being interested in Lance Berkman. I was just wondering if anyone else is listening and heard that.

by tgthree on May 25, 2009 6:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

No clue but it would be amazing if we could a power bat like his.

by BigG1392 on May 25, 2009 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Only if we move him back to the outfield.

"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 25, 2009 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not saying the rumor is valid

I’m just trying to verify what my buddy told me. He suggested that the announcers might have heard something from a real source, but it could also be they just said “wouldn’t it be nice to have Lance Berkman?”

That’s why I want to know if anyone else is listening to the game to tell me exactly what was said.

by tgthree on May 25, 2009 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sounds like a bunch of crap

That would take a massive package most likely built around one of Hanson/Hey ward which we know isn’t going to happen.

by get swoll yunel on May 25, 2009 6:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Damn, he hung that one.

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 25, 2009 6:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Time for Vazquez to take the rest of the day off

by Smoltz's Beard on May 25, 2009 6:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

javy was done before this inning started bobby…you have a lefty warmed up…what are you doing

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 6:06 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Marek got shelled again today. I think its time to cut bait

"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 25, 2009 6:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I guess Cox is forfeiting this one?

by mdhenshaw on May 25, 2009 6:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

We dont make a switch till all hope is lost!!

Vazquez wanted his ERA to raise a few points first

by UltimaParadox on May 25, 2009 6:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

wow…wth

by Poohjure on May 25, 2009 6:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He was 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 25, 2009 6:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Well, at least Logan is great at defense.

by mdhenshaw on May 25, 2009 6:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

wtf

did mccann miss him?

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 6:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I’d like to see another angle.

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by TennKen on May 25, 2009 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Umpire fail once again

by BigG1392 on May 25, 2009 6:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

looks like he missed him to me

by mdhenshaw on May 25, 2009 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He got him on the back – last replay I saw.

AGAIN is key word.

by NCChopper on May 25, 2009 6:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

the SF feed showed clearly McCann missed.

by mdhenshaw on May 25, 2009 6:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ump got himself into a horrible fucking position to make that call…

by Smoltz's Beard on May 25, 2009 6:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

but he still made the right call

by mdhenshaw on May 25, 2009 6:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

not from the replays I’ve seen

by Poohjure on May 25, 2009 6:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

the SF feed showed clearly McCann missed.

by mdhenshaw on May 25, 2009 6:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

not really the point

by Smoltz's Beard on May 25, 2009 6:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

having speed must be nice

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 6:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Speed is for teams without Power

We swing for the fences everytime up to the plate

by UltimaParadox on May 25, 2009 6:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Looked out to me

If you watch the SS replay

by UltimaParadox on May 25, 2009 6:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

WHY IS JAVY STILL IN THE FUCKING GAME

by Poohjure on May 25, 2009 6:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Another fucking run

"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 25, 2009 6:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

again, why is this guy still pitching?

by mdhenshaw on May 25, 2009 6:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

bobby must not realize that we cant score

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 6:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

and that our bullpen can’t stop them? This is the worst hitting team in the NL we’re facing and we leave a struggling starter in the game to give up more runs.

by mdhenshaw on May 25, 2009 6:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Looks like Javy is throwing batting practice out there right now…

What exactly was Bobby waiting on?

by get swoll yunel on May 25, 2009 6:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

All hope must be lost, he doesnt want to fall behind in the K leaderboard

by UltimaParadox on May 25, 2009 6:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

he was laboring all game…shouldnt have even started this inning

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 6:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

should have doubled switched with fuga coming in and diaz moving to right….but what the hell do i know

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 6:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Until it’s so far out of reach we have no chance.
Like always.

by NCChopper on May 25, 2009 6:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I’m pissed. Oh well, the yard’s not gonna mow itself.

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 25, 2009 6:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Lucky me

I mowed the yard before the game, so I could watch the Braves win!? They were playing awesome lately

by UltimaParadox on May 25, 2009 6:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh ye of little faith.

by get swoll yunel on May 25, 2009 6:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was a fan in the 80’s. That took faith.

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 25, 2009 6:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was just joshin’ ya

by get swoll yunel on May 25, 2009 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

LET'S ALL LOSE HOPE

is the Giants bullpen any good?

by get swoll yunel on May 25, 2009 6:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Good thing we have 7 other guys in the lineup.

by get swoll yunel on May 25, 2009 6:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rowand is doing his best FYF imitation.

Thanks dude!

by get swoll yunel on May 25, 2009 6:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Gotta blame our Hall of Fame manager for that inning. There’s no way Javy should have been in the game after the first hit.

by mdhenshaw on May 25, 2009 6:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I love how all teh MLB umps seem to collectively agree that the Braves will always be on teh losing end of a close play…..

missed 2 calls of obstruction against the Braves
Mac had that first dude out at the plate

"The future is no place to place your better days." - Dave Matthews ~ RIP Roi
(self-appointed President of Yunel's Cartel~~~)

by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 25, 2009 6:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Again…. the guy was clearly safe. McCann didn’t argue.

by mdhenshaw on May 25, 2009 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He knew it was futile to argue. too close of a play

but the repaly clearly shows dude was out

"The future is no place to place your better days." - Dave Matthews ~ RIP Roi
(self-appointed President of Yunel's Cartel~~~)

by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 25, 2009 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Again.. the replay from the SF feed clearly showed McCann missed the guy.

by mdhenshaw on May 25, 2009 6:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

the Braves feed clearly showed he tagged the guy

they showed the tag 7 or 8 times. a good foot before he slid

"The future is no place to place your better days." - Dave Matthews ~ RIP Roi
(self-appointed President of Yunel's Cartel~~~)

by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 25, 2009 6:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The SF crew thought he was out as well, the one shot from behind showed McCann missing by a lot.

by mdhenshaw on May 25, 2009 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No way...

They replayed and replayed that and showed him as being out!

"If I had a little humility, I would be perfect" - Ted Turner

by Little Lady on May 25, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

since when did arguing a call ever have a positive result?

by Poohjure on May 25, 2009 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He wasn’t clearly safe. Stop being difficult. It was a close play, that could have gone either way.

by Smoltz's Beard on May 25, 2009 6:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree it could have gone either way (esp. from the Ump angle), but the McCann missed. Get over it.

by mdhenshaw on May 25, 2009 6:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree it could have gone either way

Then he wasn’t “clearly” out. Stop arguing for the sake of arguing.

by Smoltz's Beard on May 25, 2009 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

he was “clearly” out from the TV angle the ump couldn’t see… if you haven’t noticed you’re arguing as well.

by mdhenshaw on May 25, 2009 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh, i'm over it.

AGAIN, just saying

"The future is no place to place your better days." - Dave Matthews ~ RIP Roi
(self-appointed President of Yunel's Cartel~~~)

by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 25, 2009 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was telling hubby the same thing. NO close play goes in our direction.

by NCChopper on May 25, 2009 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dusty sent Harang out for the 5th after a 2 hour rain delay.

LOL

"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 25, 2009 6:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

WOW

Why am I surprised?

by VictorW on May 25, 2009 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He needs to get that WIN!

by get swoll yunel on May 25, 2009 6:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Forgot to mention, the Reds were up 6-3. He pulled him when it got to 8-3

"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 25, 2009 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

and to top it off

we have wasted Bennett on 1 pitch / 1 out with 9 spot up — unless Bobby double switches.

by fphjr01 on May 25, 2009 6:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

its cool…we swept the blue jays today and i watched sportscenter all morning and didnt see one highlight….meanwhile i saw the yanks and sox highlights twice per show

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 6:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah… ESPN has definitely changed Sportscenter to cover the big markets. You can’t blame them really… it’s for ratings.

by mdhenshaw on May 25, 2009 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

holy shit..is norton slower than kotchman

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 6:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

norton maybe slower than McCain

by Circle - on May 25, 2009 6:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

What the hell is Norton’s PH numbers this year?

by NCChopper on May 25, 2009 6:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

schaferesque without the walks

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 6:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What a shitty zone this guy has…

by get swoll yunel on May 25, 2009 6:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

OUTSIDE

ridiculous

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 6:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

man behind the plate seems hellbent on screwing the braves today

by Circle - on May 25, 2009 6:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

But guys, the umps love us, remember?

lol

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(self-appointed President of Yunel's Cartel~~~)

by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 25, 2009 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

their catcher didnt even try to frame it it was so far outside

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 6:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Once again, a close call – will not go for the Braves.

(even though that wasn’t close)

by NCChopper on May 25, 2009 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

some peeps know what's up

but yeah, very UNFAIR. one call would be one thing, but we have been dealt several SHITTY calls this season, and nobody is accountable because umps are gods….

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(self-appointed President of Yunel's Cartel~~~)

by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 25, 2009 6:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

One of the worst strike calls I’ve seen all season.

by Smoltz's Beard on May 25, 2009 6:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

What should have been a walk is an out! Just our luck!

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

by HEYJUDE on May 25, 2009 6:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

40,034 was that the number?

by NCChopper on May 25, 2009 6:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

attendance? it looks like a big crowd

by mdhenshaw on May 25, 2009 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hubby said he heard that….was wondering if right.

by NCChopper on May 25, 2009 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fuck.

Who’s pitching tomorrow and wednesday?

by Zeus12888 on May 25, 2009 6:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Kawakami, Medlen

"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 25, 2009 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

medlen, then kawakami

by Poohjure on May 25, 2009 6:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

lincecum and the unit

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

considering the fact escobar and jones have been sidelined the past 4 games we can’t complain too much.

by mdhenshaw on May 25, 2009 6:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

can we complain that they are hurt? again in chippers case

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Chipper get the fuck back in the lineup, man!

by get swoll yunel on May 25, 2009 6:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

looked like he was playing with himself during that interview

by Smoltz's Beard on May 25, 2009 6:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ditto that to Yunel.

Although Yunel doesn’t seem like a guy who’d want to sit ouy

by Zeus12888 on May 25, 2009 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I can help but still kinda root for Rents

He was awesome when he was with us.

… AND he netted us Jair.

by get swoll yunel on May 25, 2009 6:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Time for Buddy to end the game

by Poohjure on May 25, 2009 6:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

nice effort 7

by Circle - on May 25, 2009 6:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

FYF you vagina

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 6:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

You have to get at least a glove on the ball

by mdhenshaw on May 25, 2009 6:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

another hard step he would have eaten wall, man

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(self-appointed President of Yunel's Cartel~~~)

by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 25, 2009 6:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

good?

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 6:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Matty D needs to take over RF as ever day…bring FYF off of the bench to flyout on the first pitch for the pitcher

by Poohjure on May 25, 2009 6:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Where the fuck is bigjoe

Get of XBOX you fuckin’ nerd.

We need a little SWAGGA LIKE B JONES.

by get swoll yunel on May 25, 2009 6:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL

Game is on the comp, son

"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 25, 2009 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Randy Winn wants to eat our children.

by get swoll yunel on May 25, 2009 6:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

haha. dude is like coste. braves killer.

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(self-appointed President of Yunel's Cartel~~~)

by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 25, 2009 6:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Kind of looks like Buddy is throwing an advanced form of batting practice this inning.

by mdhenshaw on May 25, 2009 6:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

whens campillo coming back?

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 6:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Am I reading Gameday correctly when it says we’ve have 16 LOB?

by NCChopper on May 25, 2009 6:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh and Norton is .111

by NCChopper on May 25, 2009 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not like there are many other pinch hitters tearing it up this season. League leader has 8 hits.

by Smoltz's Beard on May 25, 2009 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

we only have 4 hits

by mdhenshaw on May 25, 2009 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

only 6….

by Poohjure on May 25, 2009 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

no joe, sadly that is buddy carlyle like

by Circle - on May 25, 2009 6:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That’s what I was thinking.

He was talking about him like he was once a dominant pitcher.

by get swoll yunel on May 25, 2009 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why not give us a few shitty calls, ump? Is that against the secret ump code?

secret ump rule #24 – bump the Braves

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(self-appointed President of Yunel's Cartel~~~)

by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 25, 2009 6:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

We would get a Troll Ump today.

by NCChopper on May 25, 2009 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Buddy

I want a new “buddy”.

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

by HEYJUDE on May 25, 2009 6:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

even prior to him giving up any runs? wow

"The future is no place to place your better days." - Dave Matthews ~ RIP Roi
(self-appointed President of Yunel's Cartel~~~)

by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 25, 2009 6:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

k, you're gravy

"The future is no place to place your better days." - Dave Matthews ~ RIP Roi
(self-appointed President of Yunel's Cartel~~~)

by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 25, 2009 6:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

just give him time

by Circle - on May 25, 2009 6:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

HAHAHAHA YAY BUDDY

by Poohjure on May 25, 2009 6:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Well at least Buddy is making the decision easy for us.

Gotta look at the bright side.

by get swoll yunel on May 25, 2009 6:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

is this the end of buddy carlyle

and great decision bobby….fred lewis is much more dangerous

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 6:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Play the Braves – right your ship.

Damn I’m sick of this.

by NCChopper on May 25, 2009 6:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

???

we are just coming off a 6-3 home stand … 162 games in a season, you are going to loose some

by Circle - on May 25, 2009 6:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’m tired of playing teams that are not doing well and we should win – to find ourselves only making them look great.

I’m sick of the lack of logic in our play.

And of course the lack of offense when we need it.

by NCChopper on May 25, 2009 6:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I guess this is the reason we left Javy in the game.

by mdhenshaw on May 25, 2009 6:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Time for Buddy to take one for the team

Don’t need to use anymore arms in this one.

by get swoll yunel on May 25, 2009 6:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Sweet IBB, Bobby.

by Smoltz's Beard on May 25, 2009 6:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I think its safe to say I can go now.

"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 25, 2009 6:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

His ERA was 9.5 coming into today…what’s another runs in 1 inning

by Poohjure on May 25, 2009 6:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

maybe we will have a 7 run 8th?

by Poohjure on May 25, 2009 6:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i've been holding out for awhile saying this

but bobby cox is done…i haven’t understood one decision he’s made today

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 6:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i guess a rod took his roids today…went 5 for 5 with 2 2b…

by Poohjure on May 25, 2009 6:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Matty D just wants to make sure Frenchy gets the chance to hit into a 6-4-3

by Circle - on May 25, 2009 6:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i wish we had 8 heaps

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 6:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Maybe we can rally like that one Dodgers-Phillies game from like 19 years ago where the Phils came back from being down like 9 runs in the ninth inning….?

… or maybe not.

by get swoll yunel on May 25, 2009 6:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

4 times on base!

by Poohjure on May 25, 2009 6:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

russell martin is heaps bitch

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 6:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

O/U on a double play for 7

by Circle - on May 25, 2009 6:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Mac wants Joe Mauer to feel a little competition.

by get swoll yunel on May 25, 2009 6:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Not even Frenchy has the ability to give them a triple play does he?

by NCChopper on May 25, 2009 6:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

not with that god given athleticism….bc pujols knows he wont hit a line drive

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mac raised his avg 23 points today..rock on

by Poohjure on May 25, 2009 6:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

good ole fyf

by Poohjure on May 25, 2009 6:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs