Open Thread 5/5: Mets at Braves
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Happy Mexican Independence Day to all. Go Braves! Beat the Mets! That's all I can muster today.
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.........."go braves"
It’s just getting hard to watch. None of these guys are having fun. Instead of playing as a team, they’re all trying to be “that guy.” Not even going to mention Garrett Anderson. Hopefully he goes for the cycle tonite.
"The future is no place to place your better days." - Dave Matthews ~ RIP Roi
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 6:04 PM EDT reply actions
Epic Fail from SNY (Sports net new york)
“Anderson is getting his first start of 2009 tonight).”
I wish they were right…
SubParr
How about a minimum of Cinco runs tonight by the Braves!
Ouch, just heard KK has given up 5 HRs in his 4 starts…. suddenly I’m nervous.
Yeah, I liked him in spring training, alot. Not no mo. Earn it back, Ken.
"The future is no place to place your better days." - Dave Matthews ~ RIP Roi
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions
He's being paid : ))
"The future is no place to place your better days." - Dave Matthews ~ RIP Roi
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions
GA will be fine, everyone needs to give him a break. The guy was playing hurt. Now that he’s hopefully healthy, we should see the true GA that played so well for the Angels.
you’re going to be waiting for a while
by Smoltz's Beard on May 5, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Listening to Bill Shanks today
He read an email from someone from Virginia, and it had a list of things that the Braves needed to do. I swear it was from fatazfoot. I can’t remeber them all, but this one stuck out in my mind:
-Call up Freddie Freeman, so we can get power.
He also wanted Mazzone back at pitching coach.
"Ohhhh Shit."-Bobby Cox, 3/28/09
Heyward and Freeman are the reasons Atlanta isn’t going to invest much into a power bat anytime soon. These two are gonna rake in the coming years.
What I mean is, Atlanta isn’t going to give a big deal to a power bat any time soon. Most power hitters are 1B/OF, and giving up a big contract to a power bat in the near future would just clog up the openings for Heyward and Freeman to take over once they’re ready.
There are power bat options available that don’t require multi-year deals. And if you think signing a power bat will prevent Heyward or Freeman from seeing time in the lineup, and vice versa, you must not understand how baseball works.
by Smoltz's Beard on May 5, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Not necessarily Dunn…just in general. Not signing a bat simply because we have two 20 year olds is a poor decisions.
by Smoltz's Beard on May 5, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Anyone else think that Hideki Matsui is the answer? If we trade for him, Kawakami’s ERA will be cut in half!
"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!
Tossing a thought out about KK:
I was thinking today about KK and the bit of struggle he’s had so far.
How much if any of it can be attributed to the physical size difference in the players he’s pitching to here vs. the size of players he’s used to before?
He’s had more success the first time through the order and first time facing a team, but it seems like the learning curve is shorter for the batters than for him and they’re making adjustments more successfully than he is.
Am I way off?
In the majors, Tuffy Rhodes was a fourth OF at best. In Japan, he’s the Bob Sapp of baseball. Yeah, huge differences
"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!
“almost”
"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!
You’re right…I guess he should just take those 84 mph meatballs
by Smoltz's Beard on May 5, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions
KK
I noticed last inning that he puts his hand over his face arter relasing the ball as if he is afraid of being hit
"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."
Can any1 tell me what his BA is with 2 outs and No One on base?
It seems like he ALWAYS grounds out in that situation.
SubParr
Career or this season? Baseball Reference has all your answers
by Smoltz's Beard on May 5, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Okay guys, I am gonna run out and get some more bourbon. Looks like its gonna be one of those nights.
by !Vive la Francoeur! on May 5, 2009 7:25 PM EDT reply actions
Oh yeah? Good to hear…I was just there myself this past weekend. Which store did you go to?
by Smoltz's Beard on May 5, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Big Planet is one of the better ones…maybe you were in there when I was this weekend!
I picked up 3 and 4 of GI Joe, but havn’t been able to find 2 anywhere. Picked up 3 of Origins and 2 of Cobra. Havn’t read them yet though.
by Smoltz's Beard on May 5, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe. I was in around 1 or so. I got lucky and found 2 at Big Planet. I havent gone for Cobra but I heard thats a good one.
Sunday?
Cobra’s my favorite one thus far. Small sample sizes of course.
by Smoltz's Beard on May 5, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions
hey everybody
People will come Ray. The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. It has been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt and erased again. But baseball has marked the time. This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
HI DR NICK
"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!
lol. You still haven’t gotten that grade for your project huh?
People will come Ray. The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. It has been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt and erased again. But baseball has marked the time. This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
85 on the group project, 90 on the paper I did 2 days before it was do, 90 for the paper I did a week before it was due, 88 on the project I did alone…good times.
"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!
85 on the group project where your partner didn’t give you his work.
People will come Ray. The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. It has been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt and erased again. But baseball has marked the time. This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
I got it eventually….on another project I didn’t get the work either, and I figure my grade for that will be much lower
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
President, CEO, and chairman of the Brandon Jones fan club. PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK!
I hate group projects.
People will come Ray. The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. It has been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt and erased again. But baseball has marked the time. This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
If what they just said on peachtree about Castillo apologizing to his GM for poor play last season and vowing to get in better shape and play better is true, I’m the newest Castillo fan. Thats accountability
"for my little nephew: in my second drawer where i keep my weed, under the handgun is a stack of pornos that will put callouses on your hands"
"Fundamentals are a crutch for the talentless"
"You wanna know about relationships, I know all there is to know – just ask my second wife Tina – yea she was a stripper and if Montel Williams wants to talk some shit some more then he can go f**k himself cause those charges were dropped."
-Kenny Powers
nice…saw him work a 2 out walk earlier today
by Smoltz's Beard on May 5, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions
over/under on how many pitches Livan throws this half-inning: 9
by !Vive la Francoeur! on May 5, 2009 7:42 PM EDT reply actions
Look at that screaming line drive off the bat of G.anderson. almost knocked the secondbasemen off his feet
"for my little nephew: in my second drawer where i keep my weed, under the handgun is a stack of pornos that will put callouses on your hands"
"Fundamentals are a crutch for the talentless"
"You wanna know about relationships, I know all there is to know – just ask my second wife Tina – yea she was a stripper and if Montel Williams wants to talk some shit some more then he can go f**k himself cause those charges were dropped."
-Kenny Powers
2nd baseman is lucky to be alive
People will come Ray. The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. It has been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt and erased again. But baseball has marked the time. This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
G.and clearly doesn’t need no rehab assignment. He’s G.and
"for my little nephew: in my second drawer where i keep my weed, under the handgun is a stack of pornos that will put callouses on your hands"
"Fundamentals are a crutch for the talentless"
"You wanna know about relationships, I know all there is to know – just ask my second wife Tina – yea she was a stripper and if Montel Williams wants to talk some shit some more then he can go f**k himself cause those charges were dropped."
-Kenny Powers
by jeg on May 5, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, he is The Professional...
People will come Ray. The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. It has been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt and erased again. But baseball has marked the time. This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
of the “you f**k variety”
"for my little nephew: in my second drawer where i keep my weed, under the handgun is a stack of pornos that will put callouses on your hands"
"Fundamentals are a crutch for the talentless"
"You wanna know about relationships, I know all there is to know – just ask my second wife Tina – yea she was a stripper and if Montel Williams wants to talk some shit some more then he can go f**k himself cause those charges were dropped."
-Kenny Powers
by jeg on May 5, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow, Logan is 0 for 34 with runners in scoring position.
People will come Ray. The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. It has been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt and erased again. But baseball has marked the time. This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
He’s being exposed. Lets see if that wrist is healthy enough to allow him to make the adjustment.
"for my little nephew: in my second drawer where i keep my weed, under the handgun is a stack of pornos that will put callouses on your hands"
"Fundamentals are a crutch for the talentless"
"You wanna know about relationships, I know all there is to know – just ask my second wife Tina – yea she was a stripper and if Montel Williams wants to talk some shit some more then he can go f**k himself cause those charges were dropped."
-Kenny Powers
by jeg on May 5, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Apparently Chipper worked with him for a couple hours today. So maybe he’ll get going soon.
"Ohhhh Shit."-Bobby Cox, 3/28/09
I wonder what kind of wings they had while “working” together!
People will come Ray. The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. It has been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt and erased again. But baseball has marked the time. This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
I think it puts even more pressure on him batting with men on base, especially with his struggling of late.
He needs to lead off IMO. We can endure his learning curve easier there I think.
Yeah but the only problem is he is going to struggle to get on base. The majority of his walks have been accumulated b/c he hits 8th.
"for my little nephew: in my second drawer where i keep my weed, under the handgun is a stack of pornos that will put callouses on your hands"
"Fundamentals are a crutch for the talentless"
"You wanna know about relationships, I know all there is to know – just ask my second wife Tina – yea she was a stripper and if Montel Williams wants to talk some shit some more then he can go f**k himself cause those charges were dropped."
-Kenny Powers
by jeg on May 5, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions
I know, it’s hard to be patient with him as a rookie – no matter where we put him.
If the rest of the team weren’t playing like rookies too, we’d have the luxury of not worrying so much about JS.
No good answer.
Agreed. Schafer at least contributes defensively. He is as advertised.
"for my little nephew: in my second drawer where i keep my weed, under the handgun is a stack of pornos that will put callouses on your hands"
"Fundamentals are a crutch for the talentless"
"You wanna know about relationships, I know all there is to know – just ask my second wife Tina – yea she was a stripper and if Montel Williams wants to talk some shit some more then he can go f**k himself cause those charges were dropped."
-Kenny Powers
by jeg on May 5, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Livan la vida loca has 21 pitches btw.
"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!
Dos equis tonight?
"for my little nephew: in my second drawer where i keep my weed, under the handgun is a stack of pornos that will put callouses on your hands"
"Fundamentals are a crutch for the talentless"
"You wanna know about relationships, I know all there is to know – just ask my second wife Tina – yea she was a stripper and if Montel Williams wants to talk some shit some more then he can go f**k himself cause those charges were dropped."
-Kenny Powers
by jeg on May 5, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Honey Moon. I’m not even watching anymore cuz I have a torrent running
"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!
Good stuff. I’m rolling the low down brown
"for my little nephew: in my second drawer where i keep my weed, under the handgun is a stack of pornos that will put callouses on your hands"
"Fundamentals are a crutch for the talentless"
"You wanna know about relationships, I know all there is to know – just ask my second wife Tina – yea she was a stripper and if Montel Williams wants to talk some shit some more then he can go f**k himself cause those charges were dropped."
-Kenny Powers
by jeg on May 5, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Kawakami 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!
How much money did we waste on him?
"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."
2nd pitch but it wasnt his fault really
"for my little nephew: in my second drawer where i keep my weed, under the handgun is a stack of pornos that will put callouses on your hands"
"Fundamentals are a crutch for the talentless"
"You wanna know about relationships, I know all there is to know – just ask my second wife Tina – yea she was a stripper and if Montel Williams wants to talk some shit some more then he can go f**k himself cause those charges were dropped."
-Kenny Powers
by jeg on May 5, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
normally I don’t get that feeling until around June, but yeah…
by Smoltz's Beard on May 5, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Are they throwing things at KK yet?
"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!
T. Hanson bobbleheads
"for my little nephew: in my second drawer where i keep my weed, under the handgun is a stack of pornos that will put callouses on your hands"
"Fundamentals are a crutch for the talentless"
"You wanna know about relationships, I know all there is to know – just ask my second wife Tina – yea she was a stripper and if Montel Williams wants to talk some shit some more then he can go f**k himself cause those charges were dropped."
-Kenny Powers
by jeg on May 5, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
must be something lost in translation between american and japanese signs
"for my little nephew: in my second drawer where i keep my weed, under the handgun is a stack of pornos that will put callouses on your hands"
"Fundamentals are a crutch for the talentless"
"You wanna know about relationships, I know all there is to know – just ask my second wife Tina – yea she was a stripper and if Montel Williams wants to talk some shit some more then he can go f**k himself cause those charges were dropped."
-Kenny Powers
by jeg on May 5, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
His current ERA is 6.66. Quite appropriate
"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!
lmao
"The future is no place to place your better days." - Dave Matthews ~ RIP Roi
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
What does that stand for? I’m a dumb blonde! lol
"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."
haha. i had to ask somebody, too
laughing my ass off
"The future is no place to place your better days." - Dave Matthews ~ RIP Roi
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Thats what he gets for robbing us
"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 5, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
(beat me to it)
"The future is no place to place your better days." - Dave Matthews ~ RIP Roi
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
how about the opposite of that? lol
"The future is no place to place your better days." - Dave Matthews ~ RIP Roi
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Kind of in Ken's defense, this ump's strikezone is miniscule
"The future is no place to place your better days." - Dave Matthews ~ RIP Roi
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Screw this I’m switching to Hawks game
"for my little nephew: in my second drawer where i keep my weed, under the handgun is a stack of pornos that will put callouses on your hands"
"Fundamentals are a crutch for the talentless"
"You wanna know about relationships, I know all there is to know – just ask my second wife Tina – yea she was a stripper and if Montel Williams wants to talk some shit some more then he can go f**k himself cause those charges were dropped."
-Kenny Powers
2 runs!?!?! How the hell are we supposed to get back 2 runs!?!?
"The future is no place to place your better days." - Dave Matthews ~ RIP Roi
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 8:36 PM EDT reply actions
Omar, Yunel, Prado
"The future is no place to place your better days." - Dave Matthews ~ RIP Roi
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Holy shit folks
T. Hanson 6 IP 1 H 1 ER 3 BB 10 K 1 HR
"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!
And Yunel missed a homer by a damned foot. Our fucking luck right now
"The future is no place to place your better days." - Dave Matthews ~ RIP Roi
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 8:38 PM EDT reply actions
I forgive him. It was hit at a weird angle, and I love the guy. ha
"The future is no place to place your better days." - Dave Matthews ~ RIP Roi
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
113 pitches = horrible
"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!
On a good note, it's 2-0 and not 6-0
"The future is no place to place your better days." - Dave Matthews ~ RIP Roi
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 8:44 PM EDT reply actions
Anyone else get pissed when you’re downloading a torrent…and the ONLY SEEDER signs off? Fucking weak.
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
President, CEO, and chairman of the Brandon Jones fan club. PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK!
I love listening to Bobby cheering
"The future is no place to place your better days." - Dave Matthews ~ RIP Roi
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 8:46 PM EDT reply actions
it would right now, dude. im telling you. the fates are shitting on us right now
"The future is no place to place your better days." - Dave Matthews ~ RIP Roi
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWp4-bM2ADk
MICHAEL BUMMER
"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!
You’re dead to 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!
And now the Cavs have opened up a 12 point lead…
If anyone needs me I’ll be drowning myself in my bathtub.
Ok, we are only down 2.
Lets go Eric, throw up a zero, and lets get back in this fucking thing!
SubParr
they're pitching to him
"The future is no place to place your better days." - Dave Matthews ~ RIP Roi
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions
sort of
"The future is no place to place your better days." - Dave Matthews ~ RIP Roi
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions
dude, the umps strikezone is the size of a fucking fist
I think it’s the same awful jackass from last nite.
"The future is no place to place your better days." - Dave Matthews ~ RIP Roi
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions
(passes out)
"The future is no place to place your better days." - Dave Matthews ~ RIP Roi
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 9:03 PM EDT reply actions
Anderson has "Swagga like us" as his batting song????
Talk about rubbing it in. What a bitch.
60% of the time, it works every time
Liar
"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!
damn, not only has he crossed the line, the line is a dot to him now
DAMNIT. Has the world gone nuts?
"The future is no place to place your better days." - Dave Matthews ~ RIP Roi
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions
I can hardly contain my excitement celebrating this 0-3 so far for GA.
I guess one really can’t put a price tag on “gliding abilities” I should be grateful just to have the opportunity to watch his defense.
Yeah, I'm not buying it. And people saying "give him a chance, etc" can eat it.
"The future is no place to place your better days." - Dave Matthews ~ RIP Roi
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m not Jewish…so yeah
"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!
Hitler never struck out this much. (ba dum bum)
"The future is no place to place your better days." - Dave Matthews ~ RIP Roi
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions
It's a tie
"The future is no place to place your better days." - Dave Matthews ~ RIP Roi
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Didn’t Stalin kill a shit ton more people?
by Smoltz's Beard on May 5, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Pitching is the least of our concerns right now. We have 8 other guys who aren't getting it done.
"The future is no place to place your better days." - Dave Matthews ~ RIP Roi
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah
"The future is no place to place your better days." - Dave Matthews ~ RIP Roi
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions
(offensively/when it counts) ESPECIALLY FUGA. Leave Frenchy alone guys, for the love of God.
it’s killing me softly
"The future is no place to place your better days." - Dave Matthews ~ RIP Roi
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Frenchy has been moderately decent, but we definitely need a stick, probably even when Heap comes back
he got on 1st. FUGA did not. FUGA for life
"The future is no place to place your better days." - Dave Matthews ~ RIP Roi
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions
+5
"The future is no place to place your better days." - Dave Matthews ~ RIP Roi
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions
lmao. 3 fucking double plays. jesus
"The future is no place to place your better days." - Dave Matthews ~ RIP Roi
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 9:10 PM EDT reply actions
it doesnt matter if they have joey devine and todd redman in there pen
we still wouldnt score
Baseball is a game where a curve is an optical illusion, a screwball can be a pitch or a person, stealing is legal and you can spit anywhere you like except in the umpire's eye or on the ball.
James Patrick Murray
Hernandez is at 64 pitches. God
"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!
Joe got his Home Depot smock!!!! That could be IT!?!?!?!?!
"The future is no place to place your better days." - Dave Matthews ~ RIP Roi
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 9:14 PM EDT reply actions
Plus they need to bring back Syndrome. Syndrome equals runs.
"The future is no place to place your better days." - Dave Matthews ~ RIP Roi
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions
sitting at home. chip, joe and boog are having a three-way all the time. HA
"The future is no place to place your better days." - Dave Matthews ~ RIP Roi
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe we should let the guys play in the HomeDepot aprons like Joe is showing off.
Just the aprons ;-)
At least the fans would be entertained.
bibbys money
Baseball is a game where a curve is an optical illusion, a screwball can be a pitch or a person, stealing is legal and you can spit anywhere you like except in the umpire's eye or on the ball.
James Patrick Murray
Ross needs to put one in the seats right now
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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WOW. WAY outside. WAY outside
Now the ump adjusts his strikezone. Loves it
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by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 9:22 PM EDT reply actions
That was a goddamn stupid move. Why the fuck do you waste Norton off the bench, and have to draft Prado & Sammons off as well? Stupid stupid stupid
"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!
everyone needs to make up their mind. you can’t get pissed when they swing at the first pitch down the middle, and then get pissed when they take the first pitch down the middle.
by Smoltz's Beard on May 5, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions
ha, i’m just looking for some accountability
by Smoltz's Beard on May 5, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions
I think the Crasnick article put it pretty well. You go up there with a plan, looking for a pitch like you are ahead in the count until you get two strikes, and then have a two strike plan. If you get your pitch, whether it’s the first pitch or the fourth, you attack it.
Honest question: Do our players look like they’re at bat with a plan these days?
No matter your plan, with 2 on and 2 strikes you have to protect the plate and make the pitcher keep pitching if you can. The more he throws, the odds go in your favor.
Yes, but if the first pitch is right down the middle you shouldn’t be upset if they put a good swing on it. If the first pitch is outside and they swing at it, than yes I agree with you.
Do me a favor and just look at the pitch location the next time it happens. More times than not Yunel and Chipper are swinging at first pitch fastballs right down the middle.
by Smoltz's Beard on May 5, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Prado can do it, if anybody
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by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 9:23 PM EDT reply actions
HAHAHAH
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by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions
I can’t watch this game on TV, but that Norton strike three looked unbelievably far off the plate on MLB.com gamecast.
http://www.whensidslid.com
http://linksadoor.com/showtime/index.php?params=game/283/Atlanta-Braves
Copy-Paste the whole link to watch the game. You’re welcome
60% of the time, it works every time
yeah!!!!!!!
why did he hold him though??
by McGriff the Crime Dog on May 5, 2009 9:24 PM EDT reply actions
who cares?!?! we got a run!!!! haha
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by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions
If anybody can do it, Omar can
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by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 9:25 PM EDT reply actions
yeah but this ump smokes crack
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by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions
whew. close stuff
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by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 9:26 PM EDT reply actions
I was doing my rain dance too!!!!
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by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 9:28 PM EDT reply actions
We can do this. I was most worried aboot Ken giving up 4 homers.
The bullpen is like going home.
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by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 9:29 PM EDT reply actions
Soriano says hi
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by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 9:31 PM EDT reply actions
Wow, that pitch was a strike like 3 minutes ago...
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by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 9:32 PM EDT reply actions
Phillies winning Marlins losing
"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."
They look 13. Eat something ladies. But Go Raf!!!
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by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions
your ideas intrigue me and i wish to subscribe to your newsletter
by Smoltz's Beard on May 5, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions
lmao
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by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
haha
what’s that from again? i can’t remember
by McGriff the Crime Dog on May 5, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, but what's the situation? Who says it? "Homer"?
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by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, they’re sitting at the breakfast table and Bart is going off about something to which Homer replies that line. I can’t remember exactly, let me see if I can find it.
by Smoltz's Beard on May 5, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Homer: So, Mr. Burns is gonna make us all go on a stupid corporate retreat up in the ountains to learn about teamwork. Which means we’ll have to cancel our plans to hang around here.
Bart: Teamwork is overrated.
Homer: Huh?
Bart: Think about it. I mean, what team was Babe Ruth on? Who knows.
Lisa+Marge: Yankees.
Bart: Sharing is a bunch of bull, too. And helping others. And what’s all this crap I’ve been hearing about tolerance?
Homer: Hmm. Your ideas are intriguing to me and I wish to subscribe to your newsletter.
by Smoltz's Beard on May 5, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions
wow. old school simpsons is key. hilarity ensues
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by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Gotchoo, baby
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by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 9:33 PM EDT reply actions
FYI, Mondesi was released on May 27th. And his OPS was .630 at the time.
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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PLEASE HIT A HOMER CHIP
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by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 9:42 PM EDT reply actions
FUGA = double play
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by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 9:42 PM EDT reply actions
he swung
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by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 9:43 PM EDT reply actions
he swung again
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by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 9:43 PM EDT reply actions
if chipper doesnt get on base,
we are fucked
by McGriff the Crime Dog on May 5, 2009 9:43 PM EDT reply actions
Please God, send an Angel to help Chipper. NO NOT FUGA!!!!!
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by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 9:44 PM EDT reply actions
safe!!
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by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 9:45 PM EDT reply actions
butt fuck.........
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by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 9:45 PM EDT reply actions
won't work
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by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions
the strike glider
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by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 9:46 PM EDT reply actions
august?
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by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions
“They tried to make me go to rehab, I said NO, NO, NO !!!
Garrett Anderson
You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around all the time.
Jim Bouton
+ 10 gazillion
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by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions
that’s about the only time this year that I’ve laughed at something involving that bastard
by Smoltz's Beard on May 5, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions
you should make that your quote
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by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions
That should be GA's plate theme music
You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around all the time.
Jim Bouton
by Mike de La Hoz on May 5, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions
the man is a genius
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by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Has anyone seen the commercial where some lady is talking about how she lost her fingers because of cigarettes?
I have no idea…I’ve never heard of how that can happen.
by Smoltz's Beard on May 5, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Well its probably like 1 / million, but I’m sure the TRUTH folks wanted to find that one person to freak you out.
You a smoker?
Yeah, I’m sure that was the case…I’ve honestly just never even heard of that possibility. I smoke for a few years, but quit last year.
by Smoltz's Beard on May 5, 2009 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions
NOOOOOOOOOO Chipperrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
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by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 9:54 PM EDT reply actions
We find ways to beat ourselves.
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by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
I understand what you’re saying, but Gonzo should be able to get anyone out. it’s never a good idea to put someone on for free…DP threat or not.
by Smoltz's Beard on May 5, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions
I view it as helping yourself — you set up the out at any base and increased chance of double play is in theory easier than 3 K’s to save the runs from scoring
Can we at least agree that playing the infield on the grass was a stupid idea?
by Smoltz's Beard on May 5, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions
haha. Jesus Tittyfucking Christ
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by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 9:55 PM EDT reply actions
-1
Ridiculous statement. Even Pujols couldn’t beat him out LAST YEAR
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by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions
there’s a difference between a guy who’s been better than ever before the last few years, and a guy who has gotten progressively worse
by Smoltz's Beard on May 5, 2009 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m not down on Chipper this year, or maybe next. But honestly? 3 years from now? When we are lucky to get 120 games from him as is?
And Martini and Omar sit on a bench waiting to come in for him
2 guys that could be playing everyday for other clubs
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by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions
The third year was a stretch, but doesn’t it vest? I guess the vest options are pretty lenient though…
by Smoltz's Beard on May 5, 2009 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions
FUGA isn't going to the Hall of Fame
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by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions
ugh. you'll get over it. we're paying Chipper a third of what he's worth for all-star numbers
Chipper Jones is not the problem with the Braves.
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by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Check the hyperbole at the door 36M a year? Don’t get me wrong, I love what Chipper has done for the Braves. I just don’t see him getting any better, and probably much worse, as he gets older. It’s going to happen.
And actually, he has been the problem, defensively, in 2 of the last few games. Errors happen, but let’s not let him off the hook b/c he’s had a great career.
Plenty of Braves need to step it up. He’s one of them.
yup…walking someone to put the DP in order, and then playing the infield on the grass with a notorious power hitter up? makes no sense.
by Smoltz's Beard on May 5, 2009 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions
L.M.A.O.
You’ve been great. Try the veal.
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by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 9:56 PM EDT reply actions
I’m gonna go now. GOODBYE
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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yep
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by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 10:00 PM EDT reply actions
And, this team gets 1 day off this month and that’s not for 8 more days.
We’re playing like a bunch of individuals, not as a team.
Is it possible May ends up worse than April?
Nothing inspiring like your announcers justifying the non RBI by Wright just now was because the Muts really didn’t “need” to score it.
I know I am 15 minutes late on this but it just makes me sick to see Chipper fight through an at bat against Putz and then get lucky when Castillo makes an error, only to have Garrett Anderson fly out weakly on the next pitch.
I try not to be too reactionary but for me Anderson is representative of everything that makes me upset about Bobby Cox’s ultimate reliance on older players. It’s clear Anderson could use some time to figure out what the heck he is trying to do at the plate and Cox puts him out there even after Anderson refuses to get a few rehab at bats. It just frustrates me a lot.
the problem is that I have no idea what a better option would be out there. Right now, we are really missing McCann in my opinion. I know it is early in the season, but it is not that early to where we can’t see trends developing. One of the trends I see is that I am not becoming a huge Garrett Anderson fan and I still have no idea where the offense is going to come from.
by bengoodfella on May 5, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
kelly?
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by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
i may boycott any game with FUGA. im still thinking that over. can't believe it's come to this
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by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
I may be with you on that. It’s getting to the point I am being frustrated by the lack of caring in his face and eyes. He’s driving me to overanalyze why he stinks.
by bengoodfella on May 5, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Instead of watching tonight’s game I decided to go to a Single A game. Looks like I made the right choice?
you missed a great first pitch swing by GA
by Smoltz's Beard on May 5, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
I feel like the Braves are a boat with holes in the bottom and every time we plug one of the holes, another one pops up. First, we fixed the bullpen a few seasons ago, but the team had other problems, last year we had Tex for a good portion of the year but our success was stopped by poor starting pitching and this year it seems we fixed the starting pitching but can’t find hitting. I need to go drink.
by bengoodfella on May 5, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Besides watching the Braves fall short again…. I’ve become “dead” to bigjoe.
What a pisser of a night.
But dude, the Steelers?!?! Seeing all those Steelers fans on tv causes blindness
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by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions
……who’s up?
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by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 10:17 PM EDT reply actions
O-M-A-R
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by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 10:18 PM EDT reply actions
holy shit
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by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 10:19 PM EDT reply actions
HA
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by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 10:19 PM EDT reply actions
YESSSSSSSSSSS
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by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 10:20 PM EDT reply actions
Chip PER
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by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 10:21 PM EDT reply actions
win teh damned thing
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by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 10:22 PM EDT reply actions
HA. just as a tease
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by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 10:23 PM EDT reply actions
Kelly would have ended up on third, cause he actually hustles
Logan Schafer for 2009 ROY!!! Go Wolverine!!! SNKT!
Call the Braves office and demand Anderson be stripped of #18. He doesn't deserve that hallowed number!
well, KJ was trotting around 3rd too…once he saw the Delgado dropped it he started moving his ass down the 3rd base line to score
by Smoltz's Beard on May 5, 2009 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions
not really the bullpen’s fault…Chipper air mailed that throw to 2B
by Smoltz's Beard on May 5, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions
God, I hate the Metropolitans
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by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 10:24 PM EDT reply actions
what he said
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by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions
So, we’ve lost 4 in a row
We’re off on the road to play against the NL East. (Marlind, Phillies. Muts)
They better figure out something and do it QUICK.
I've been holding off on any extreme brutality....
(ahem) ……..But, not only have we fallen off the damned wagon, the Natties wagon is about to run us over.
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by Chief Noc-A-Homa on May 5, 2009 11:36 PM EDT reply actions
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