Open Thread 5/25: Braves @ Giants
by cbwilk on May 25, 2009 3:00 PM EDT
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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?
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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.
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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?
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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
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(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
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(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
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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
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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
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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?"
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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?"
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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
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 0 recs
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 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
sounds about right
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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
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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
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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
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?"
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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
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(self-appointed President of Yunel's Cartel~~~)
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 25, 2009 4:05 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
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
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
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
wow i thought that was way out
Cockchafer
by bpk228480 on May 25, 2009 4:12 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
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
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?"
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by bigjoe on May 25, 2009 4:16 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
gallardo started i believe
Cockchafer
by bpk228480 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
You’re gonna have to drop him again Beard
by MatM on May 25, 2009 4:39 PM EDT up 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
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
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
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?"
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 4:44 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
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
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
Im not looking forward to tomorrows game
by That a boy on May 25, 2009 4:50 PM EDT 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
"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 4:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Anyone else get kicked out o fthe stream?
by fphjr01 on May 25, 2009 4:53 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?"
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 4:53 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
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
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!
by bigjoe 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
"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 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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!
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
"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 5:04 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…
"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 5:08 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.
"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 5:10 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
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!
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
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....
"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."
by HEYJUDE on May 25, 2009 5:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
anyone got info on when Chipper & Esco are expected back?
by fphjr01 on May 25, 2009 5:11 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
I already used that joke!
"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 5:17 PM EDT up 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.
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 5:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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."
by HEYJUDE on May 25, 2009 5:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Boog and Joe are great together.
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 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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?!?
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?"
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 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He even falls down slow.
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 5:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bengie Molina, Juan Uribe, and Pablo Sandoval.
by VictorW on May 25, 2009 5:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha, I just knocked Tito the fuck out with a spinning backfist. Awesome
"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 5:18 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
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?!?
by TennKen on May 25, 2009 5:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That looks like royhobbs from last 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 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.
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 5:25 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.
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 5:23 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.
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 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
to=too
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 5:26 PM EDT up 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
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.
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 5:27 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
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
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!
by bigjoe on May 25, 2009 5:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
bloody hell
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 5:30 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.
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 5:31 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.
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 5:33 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
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.
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 5:40 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
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