Open Thread 6/14: Braves at Orioles
by gondeee on Jun 14, 2009 12:30 PM EDT
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PrintAtlanta Braves at Baltimore Orioles, Jun 14, 2009 1:35 PM EDT
Ah, the rubber game. Despite the tough loss last night, the Braves need to come out and take this game and win the series.
Current Series
3 game series vs Orioles @ Oriole Park at Camden Yards
| Fri 06/12 | WP: Tommy Hanson ( - ) LP: Jason Berken ( - ) |
7 - 2 win |
| Sat 06/13 | WP: Brian Bass ( - ) LP: Eric O`Flaherty ( - ) |
4 - 8 loss |
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Atlanta Braves Sunday, Jun 14, 2009, 1:35 PM EDT Partly cloudy. Game time temperature around 75. |
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Lineup
McLouth, CF
Escobar, SS
Jones, DH
McCann, C
Anderson, LF
Canizares, 1B
Prado, 3B
Francoeur, RF
Johnson, 2B
I know FYF has had a good showing this series, but is it normal for a manager to consistently put two guys (those being KJ and FYF) in the lineup back to back who are struggling? It seems like a inning killer when we come around to that area in the lineup.
by Cammando2317 on Jun 14, 2009 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions
WhooHoo Boog and Joe for the game.
No matter how we play, at least the booth guys rock.
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
what’s up everyone? who did ya’ll pick to click today? i had lowe.
"When life gives you lemons, just say 'F*ck the lemons,' and bail."
by Bravely going forward on Jun 14, 2009 1:42 PM EDT reply actions
yeah, yunel’s solid.
"When life gives you lemons, just say 'F*ck the lemons,' and bail."
by Bravely going forward on Jun 14, 2009 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions
I just watched that Bryce Harper kid and I think we should loose every game next year to be able to get him.
"Baseball Before Hoes"
that kid is insane
"When life gives you lemons, just say 'F*ck the lemons,' and bail."
by Bravely going forward on Jun 14, 2009 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions
come on, ump!
"When life gives you lemons, just say 'F*ck the lemons,' and bail."
by Bravely going forward on Jun 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT reply actions
he’s always had rough first innings. he’ll be fine.
"When life gives you lemons, just say 'F*ck the lemons,' and bail."
by Bravely going forward on Jun 14, 2009 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions
so the cubs just fired their hitting coach because the team was struggling to put up runs…….
Cockchafer
This could get ugly quick if he doesn't settle down and start throwing strikes soon.
Or getting the close ones called by the ump.
(whom I heard by Joe/Boog has a hitter’s zone)
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
Walks ALWAYS cost us.
We however, can get walked to load the bases and fail to score.
Oh the joys of being the fan of a .500 or less ball club.
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
aw, man…
"When life gives you lemons, just say 'F*ck the lemons,' and bail."
by Bravely going forward on Jun 14, 2009 1:51 PM EDT reply actions
like i said, he has rough first innings….
"When life gives you lemons, just say 'F*ck the lemons,' and bail."
by Bravely going forward on Jun 14, 2009 1:52 PM EDT reply actions
Lowe's only 2nd homer so far this year.
It happens.
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
now watch lowe sit down like the next 10 batters. he can be like javy at times with the big innings.
"When life gives you lemons, just say 'F*ck the lemons,' and bail."
by Bravely going forward on Jun 14, 2009 1:54 PM EDT reply actions
I hope we get the same strike zone to hit at as Lowe was pitching to.
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
the orioles only had one hit in that inning
by Heyward is the next crime dog on Jun 14, 2009 1:56 PM EDT reply actions
Wow, Mac!
"When life gives you lemons, just say 'F*ck the lemons,' and bail."
by Bravely going forward on Jun 14, 2009 1:56 PM EDT reply actions
that was bizarre.
"When life gives you lemons, just say 'F*ck the lemons,' and bail."
by Bravely going forward on Jun 14, 2009 1:58 PM EDT reply actions
Hubby said GA may have sawed his own bat so he wouldn’t have to run it out to 1st.
HaHa and I thought I was sarcastic.
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
NEGATIVITY
This thread is ridiculously depressing… I understand we’re losing and I understand we are not beating a team we should beat, but let’s get some perspective here.
Baseball games have nine innings and we’re only through two of those. We have one of the best pitchers in baseball throwing today and we’re only down three. And even if we do lose this game, who gives a shit. We’re not a bad team and we have a lineup many teams would love to have. Give the lineup some time to gel… we’ll be ok
Well, there is something to comment on when your ace is walking a couple and giving up a few hits in the first couple of innings. If we only commented when good things happened, this thread would be deserted a majority of the time. I think our attitude is pretty decent today. We’re just commenting on the game that is taking place in front of us.
exactly…isnt the game thread supposed to be us reacting to the game at hand and talking to eachother about it?
Cockchafer
reacting or overreacting? that’s what I’m debating…
by Cammando2317 on Jun 14, 2009 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions
With all due respect -
that’s opinion call. Some would think it’s overreaction, some may think it’s communicating in text what we’re feeling at home real time as we watch the game….no edits.
No one will stop being Braves fans today, but some may express what it feels like to be a fan of this team today, right now, this game and I don’ think they should be made to feel like it’s not the thing to do.
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
touche
good point, but you cant tell me it doesn’t bother you when start to hear how “horrendous we are” and how we “should start thinking about becoming sellers” with the implication that we should just pack it in for 2009 and hope for a chance in 2010
by Cammando2317 on Jun 14, 2009 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Nah, in all honesty it doesn’t bother me.
I guess because I find myself sitting here yelling at my TV (much to the chagrin of the hubby and dog who would rather nap) and so I completely understand those who feel passionately when things go awry.
It’s been a frustrating team to watch this year. We struggle to maintain .500 and never seem to be able to get a streak going. We play teams who are supposedly “struggling” and yet they seem to always play like champions against us.
The Jeckyl/Hyde nature of this team has taxed even the most ardent fan this year – so I’m willing to give the bloggers here a bit of a pass on the extremes of emotion I read and sometimes participate in
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
i dont know about the lineup part
by Heyward is the next crime dog on Jun 14, 2009 2:07 PM EDT reply actions
...As we have yet another opponent on 3rd with only 1 out in 2 innings.
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
medlen is gonna need to give us a couple innings today
by Heyward is the next crime dog on Jun 14, 2009 2:09 PM EDT reply actions
trade for otis nixon
"When life gives you lemons, just say 'F*ck the lemons,' and bail."
by Bravely going forward on Jun 14, 2009 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Let's see...
I really like the Navy jerseys with the gray pants.
Does that distract from yet another base bit and run given up?
Nah – didn’t think so.
And – what exactly DOES it take to get Roberts out?
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
that WAS THE WORST PLAY I HAVE EVER SEEN
by Heyward is the next crime dog on Jun 14, 2009 2:12 PM EDT reply actions
well i am turning the game off
by Heyward is the next crime dog on Jun 14, 2009 2:13 PM EDT reply actions
Do you think the team is shaky from the rough start? Or are these mistakes we would make regardless?
i think a lot of it is unpredictable and unexplainable.
"When life gives you lemons, just say 'F*ck the lemons,' and bail."
by Bravely going forward on Jun 14, 2009 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions
but i kinda like that aspect of the game, that you never know what to expect.
"When life gives you lemons, just say 'F*ck the lemons,' and bail."
by Bravely going forward on Jun 14, 2009 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions
I understand one inning under 10 pitches
but averaging that for the first three?!?! Holy shit this is embarrassing to watch.
did they just say the braves as a team are seeing the fewest pitches in mlb?
"When life gives you lemons, just say 'F*ck the lemons,' and bail."
by Bravely going forward on Jun 14, 2009 2:23 PM EDT reply actions
In other news the Marlins are up big.
You know what that means…4th place baby! I suspect we will be there permanently based on (1) the upcoming schedule and (2) this team’s frustrating inability to play baseball the way little leaguers learn to do. Unbelievable.
Oh, well. Enjoy the $100 million fuckers. I’ll figure out another way to enjoy three hours on a summer day.
it’s all good. the future is bright.
"When life gives you lemons, just say 'F*ck the lemons,' and bail."
by Bravely going forward on Jun 14, 2009 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Watching this team is like being smart and sitting in Special Education class. Whats the point in watching a bunch of losers fail on an everyday basis. This team really sucks ass right now.
Proof that when posting while high or intoxicated can lead to some really funny posts
by bravesrbaseball on Jun 14, 2009 2:27 PM EDT reply actions
trust me this game isnt worth my time to watch it
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by bravesrbaseball on Jun 14, 2009 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions
for the last 2 years i have been embarrased to call myself a braves fan
by Heyward is the next crime dog on Jun 14, 2009 2:29 PM EDT reply actions
Then don’t. Go get a Mets jersey. Maybe you’ll be happier.
by Cammando2317 on Jun 14, 2009 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions
what!? you should never be embarassed to be a braves fan, if you truly are a fan.
"When life gives you lemons, just say 'F*ck the lemons,' and bail."
by Bravely going forward on Jun 14, 2009 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions
i agree with that
sometimes the teams play embarasses me, but ive never been embarassed to be a fan. always wear my hat proudly
please tell me Medlen is warming up
by Heyward is the next crime dog on Jun 14, 2009 2:31 PM EDT reply actions
yeah, it kinda sucks for them.
"When life gives you lemons, just say 'F*ck the lemons,' and bail."
by Bravely going forward on Jun 14, 2009 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions
could be have a blister or something?
"When life gives you lemons, just say 'F*ck the lemons,' and bail."
by Bravely going forward on Jun 14, 2009 2:36 PM EDT reply actions
*he
"When life gives you lemons, just say 'F*ck the lemons,' and bail."
by Bravely going forward on Jun 14, 2009 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions
can we throw the towel in yet
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by bravesrbaseball on Jun 14, 2009 2:38 PM EDT reply actions
this is terrible
but not surprising for this team… the on-again, off-again play of this team is very much a team effort. no one is immune so yeah Lowe will probably have a great game next time and we’ll just continue to hover at or around .500 all year.
it's been more off again than on again
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by bravesrbaseball on Jun 14, 2009 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions
not likely
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by bravesrbaseball on Jun 14, 2009 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions
the one good thing is we do have tomorrow off, so our guys are gonna get some rest either way.
"When life gives you lemons, just say 'F*ck the lemons,' and bail."
by Bravely going forward on Jun 14, 2009 2:39 PM EDT reply actions
Just got home and turned this on
I can’t believe this shit! Was it all Lowe’s problem or what the hell happened…UGH
he is a brave thats what happened
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by bravesrbaseball on Jun 14, 2009 2:40 PM EDT reply actions
yes that is very bad
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by bravesrbaseball on Jun 14, 2009 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions
it’s going to be interesting to see if our trend in recent years of playing to the level of our competition proves true in the upcoming stretch. how awesome would it be if we were able to win those series? i think it’s definately in the realm of possibilities.
"When life gives you lemons, just say 'F*ck the lemons,' and bail."
by Bravely going forward on Jun 14, 2009 2:44 PM EDT reply actions
Well now. With that inning mercifully over....
Hubby just left for a ride on his Harley, I’m going to go bake a cake to take it to my Mom later when I go visit her. I was planning on going after the game, but I just may get to leave early.
I’ll keep the game on the background and peek in here from time to time while the cake is baking.
Oh and cammando2317, I did answer your inquiry above.
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
Well...
This game has turned into quite the stinker.
"If I had a little humility, I would be perfect" - Ted Turner
laugh
"When life gives you lemons, just say 'F*ck the lemons,' and bail."
by Bravely going forward on Jun 14, 2009 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions
ugh
fuck this fucking .500 team. How many times can I try to be positive and optimistic?
Its time to take a braves break for a while if even Lowe cant get to the 4th. I felt like Major League 2, when the Wild Thing was pulled in the bottom of the first.
.500
is better than the .444 from last year. Wouldn’t you agree? It could be much, much worse.
"If I had a little humility, I would be perfect" - Ted Turner
100 games left. things are gonna suck at times.
"When life gives you lemons, just say 'F*ck the lemons,' and bail."
by Bravely going forward on Jun 14, 2009 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions
at least Lowe wasn’t the only ace to have a bad day. Johan 9 ER in 3+ innings and Beckett 5 ER through 4
there you go
"When life gives you lemons, just say 'F*ck the lemons,' and bail."
by Bravely going forward on Jun 14, 2009 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions
On the bright side...
The Mets are losing 13-0 and the Phils are also losing right now.
"If I had a little humility, I would be perfect" - Ted Turner
who would you suggest replace them?
(not a sarcastic response, i really know nothing about available coaching talent)… leo maybe?
by grantparkbrave on Jun 14, 2009 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Brian McCann’s Dad is a heck of a hitting coach at the college level, he did well with Mac…….
It just seems we get good hitters and they go down hill once they get here.
Any chance of staff changes during the season?
by grantparkbrave on Jun 14, 2009 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions
You know you're playing bad when...
the opposing scorekeeper can’t imagine that run could be yours and automatically puts it on their team’s spot.
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
I’m getting sick of this team, I think the coaching staff is going to have to go if we want to be a winning ball club again.
The cubs just fired their hitting coach
so should the Braves! Go get Luke Scott too
AB: Jeff Francoeur
Pitching: Any pitcher in MLB
Runners: Escobar at 3rd, Chipper at 2nd, McCann at 1st.
Pitch 1: In play, out(s)
Why is it that it always scares me when I hear……
“This team has really been struggling, and now they are playing the Braves.”
god fucking damn it
"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 Jun 14, 2009 4:14 PM EDT reply actions
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