Braves place reliever Jeff Bennett on the DL
by gondeee on Jun 25, 2009 3:53 PM EDT
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The Braves have placed reliever Jeff Bennett on the 15-day DL with a broken left hand. According to a source, he punched a door.
Nice. So he's not good at baseball and he's not that smart either. "Hey, let's use the part of my body that is my livelihood as a weapon."
Left-handed reliever Boone Logan replaces Bennett on the roster. He had a 3.28 ERA at Gwinnett, with a .205 BAA, and 39 strikeouts in 35.2 IP.
There's some minor league movement today as well, with RHP Jeff Lyman going from Mississippi to Gwinnett, and LHP Richard Sullivan going from the Beach to Mississippi, and getting the start tonight in place of Lyman.
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Paging Kevin Brown, Khalil Greene
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
Paging Dr. Saltalamacchia!
If Dunn walks 30 fewer times, he'll drive in 15 more runs. This is thanks to the scientifically proven formula: RBI = (this is nonsense) (I made it all up).
Here's a stat: Wins as manager: Dusty Baker, 1,162; Bill James, 0.
Paging Mr Herman, Mr Herman you have a phone call at the front desk
The New Punchout for Nintendo Wii......get it
by bravesguy311 on Jun 25, 2009 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions
The New Punchout for Nintendo Wii......get it
by bravesguy311 on Jun 25, 2009 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions
There’s a lotta things about me you don’t know anything about, Dottie. Things you wouldn’t understand. Things you couldn’t understand. Things you shouldn’t understand.
Wow…I’ve loved the song by The Get Up Kids for like 10 years and I never knew where the title came from.
by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 26, 2009 1:25 AM EDT up reply actions
Im a loner Dottie, a rebel
The New Punchout for Nintendo Wii......get it
by bravesguy311 on Jun 26, 2009 9:26 AM EDT up reply actions
well at least he didnt use his pitching hand, but i say GOOD RIDDANCE. that loser cost us enough games this year. he cant strand an inherited runner to save his life.
He's not a loser...
….he’s a very nice guy…a good guy. I would venture a guess that you don’t know the exact statistics on how may inherited runners he did or did not strand. I don’t know either, but I’m going to guess he stranded more than he let score.
"It breaks your heart. It is designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring, when everything else begins again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops and leaves you to face the fall alone." A. Bartlett Giamatti
plus...
It’s not like he ever got to come into a game that someone else hadn’t already screwed up….
"It breaks your heart. It is designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring, when everything else begins again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops and leaves you to face the fall alone." A. Bartlett Giamatti
Yeah, that’s not important apparently.
by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 25, 2009 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions
I wish it were his right hand...
then Bobby would have no excuse for ever pitching him in late innings close games!
oh....
you’re so nice!
"It breaks your heart. It is designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring, when everything else begins again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops and leaves you to face the fall alone." A. Bartlett Giamatti
It’s unfortunate, but if this is what it takes to get him out of the ‘pen, then maybe it’s the ol’, cliched, “blessing in disguise,” only without the disguise. He has been abysmal, giving up more hits/9 than any other pitcher on the active roster.
by Jareth Cutestory on Jun 25, 2009 4:14 PM EDT reply actions
it seems like it is going to be kj…
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 25, 2009 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Not from me, because he will go 2-3 with a homer tonight. You heard it here first! =D
by Jareth Cutestory on Jun 25, 2009 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions
lol
i think you posted too soon. Prado is starting tonight.
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 25, 2009 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Kelly is..........well beyond being "due." He can't keep sucking at bat much longer.
"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 25, 2009 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, Don’t you know it’s just “bad luck”. This is hilarious to me, other players that are in a slump, or in this case worse don’t throw out the bad luck card. This is the craziest explanation that I have ever heard.
I ’ve watched KJ since his coming up and he has always been a streaky hitter, but this is the worse I have ever seen him.
Are we going to give him the entire season to get out of this long slump, or get some good luck, while he continues to cost us games?
I’m sorry about Bennett showing the entire world , that he not only throws stupid pitches but he’s also stupid off the mound!
I hope he heals quickly and goes on his way…
Yes, because that's what people say.
Just “he’s unlucky.” There’s no statsitical data that suggests that.
Remember, kids...don't ever let facts get in the way of your argument.
by MichaelProcton on Jun 25, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
No statistical data? BABIP of .245, Career Low HR/FB, PrOPS of .738. Should I go on?
Part of it is Kelly himself sucking (less liners, less infield hits, more infield flies, career low P/PA), but part of it is bad luck too.
I know that.
Above=sarcasm in response to the person who actually does believe that.
Remember, kids...don't ever let facts get in the way of your argument.
by MichaelProcton on Jun 26, 2009 9:26 AM EDT up reply actions
This is the only thing I’ve been thinking about since I heard the news. Better stock up on booze.
by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 25, 2009 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions
I hate Manny Acosta with a passion, and I don’t know exactly why. I’ll be drinking heavily every time he comes into a game though, that’s for sure.
Francoeur: "If OBP is so important, why don't they put it on the scoreboard?"
Chipper: "Wow, you really are a dumbass."
Can nobody confirm that Campillo is out for the year?
"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 25, 2009 6:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Hmmmm,,,
Are they sure there was no one else that could have been called up? Maybe someone who can strike people out and who isn’t limited to lefty matchups?
Like the guy I mentioned at the very beginning of the thread?
by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 25, 2009 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions
wow, that headline jumped out the page and bitch-slapped me
at least he’s got the passion. now he needs to heal up, and worry about the pitching.
"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 25, 2009 4:33 PM EDT reply actions
Yeah, I do like Bennett as a player.
He is valuable to the team but just not in the situations he was used in. He needs to be the guy brought in to give you 3-4 innings if say the the pitcher gets hit in the head with a baseball or after a two hour rain delay. Medlen needs to be that second 7th inning guy or guy who comes in in late close games if Gonzo/Soriano can’t go.
And did Campillo really have season-ending surgery? Can anyone confirm that?!?!
"The future is no place to place your better days." - Dave Matthews ~ RIP Roi
(self-appointed President of Yunel's Cartel~~~)
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Jun 25, 2009 4:39 PM EDT reply actions
Why did we release Phil Stockman?
If Dunn walks 30 fewer times, he'll drive in 15 more runs. This is thanks to the scientifically proven formula: RBI = (this is nonsense) (I made it all up).
Here's a stat: Wins as manager: Dusty Baker, 1,162; Bill James, 0.
Because he was a pussy?
Remember, kids...don't ever let facts get in the way of your argument.
by MichaelProcton on Jun 25, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Per DOB's blog
“Bennett punched a door in a hallway adjacent to the dugout after the inning [Arod hit inning]. He said he was in such a state of frustration and anger that he couldn’t remember punching it, and could hardly believe it when he saw the dent and realized what he’d done.
The bone was broken cleanly and a bump rose beneath the skin. Bennett said he pushed the bone back, thinking that it was only a dislocated knuckle or something else.
He went back out and pitched the entire seventh inning with the broken bone, giving up a homer to Nick Swisher in that inning."
Dude pitched with a broken hand for an inning. Gota give him props for that at least.
Damn…he pitched pretty well that inning, too. Think he handed out a walk, but also had a nice strikeout to Jeter with RISP. Gotta give credit to Swish for hitting an opposite field homer.
by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 25, 2009 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions
I kinda feel bad for him, and at least he was showing some fire.
by soup du jour on Jun 25, 2009 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow
+1 for grit.
I always liked Bennett because he’s always just done his job without bitching. Spot starting, long relieving, getting dumped into critical sports, etc.
Plus...
…cutting everyone’s hair.
http://men.style.com/gq/blogs/gqeditors/2009/05/locker-room-con.html
"It breaks your heart. It is designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring, when everything else begins again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops and leaves you to face the fall alone." A. Bartlett Giamatti
Agreed. He’s gotting alot of criticism on here, alot of it deserved, yet people are willing to give FYF as many chances as it takes. I don’t understand it.
by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 25, 2009 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions
wow, more layers added to the story
I love the guy’s personna, he’s just had the worst luck ever.
"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 25, 2009 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Also per DOB
LINEUP:
1. McLouth
2. Prado, 2B
3. Chipper
4. McCann
5. Escobar
6. Anderson
7. Francoeur
8. Kotchman
9. Lowe
Escobar 5th and Prado at 2B. Certainly a change.
interesting…hope we pwn Pettitte tonight
by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 25, 2009 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Thank God. Maybe Bobby gets it now.
"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 25, 2009 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions
He’s only playing Prado because of Petite.
Has the whole world gone crazy? Am I the only one around here who gives a s#!t about the rules?!?
I was talking about Esco in the 5 spot
Sure, there mite be a double play, but the kid would do hella-better further down in the order.
"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 25, 2009 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions
I've always wondered how Escobar would do outside the #1/2 hole
And now I finally get to see how he reacts. Not only that, but you got to like the balance down in the order with Yunel sliding down. Atleast I do.
yes
"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 25, 2009 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions
To all the people making excuses for Bennett, have you checked his stats? On-base against, anyone?
Has the whole world gone crazy? Am I the only one around here who gives a s#!t about the rules?!?
His ERA is deceiving
His ERA wasn’t out of the park, but he’s let way too many inherited runners score this year. I can sympathize that he’s been put in tough spots, but that’s what the dude gets payed for. It wouldn’t be so bad if it had only happened a couple times this year because every pitcher is going to have a bad night. It just seems like whenever he comes in with runners in base, they score more often than he holds them. If he can’t keep those guys from scoring then it is Bobby and Frank’s jobs to find somebody that can. I’m sure he’s a nice guy, but in the end you get paid for what you do on the field, not how you act off the field.
http://hobnailboot.wordpress.com/
He gets paid to get other pitchers out of their messes?
At the minimum? Geez, you’re demanding.
Remember, kids...don't ever let facts get in the way of your argument.
by MichaelProcton on Jun 25, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Damn, I always find myself hating the Cardinals more and more. Way to get pwned by the Mutts, astroturds.
"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 25, 2009 5:46 PM EDT reply actions
What makes you say that?
Has the whole world gone crazy? Am I the only one around here who gives a s#!t about the rules?!?
His major-league track record?
Remember, kids...don't ever let facts get in the way of your argument.
by MichaelProcton on Jun 25, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
game over
another series lost. besides the nationals and the braves, they are the only 2 teams that can not win 4 games in a row. something got to give. we have played some 70 games and one 3 game winning streak.
Hey at-least Logan gets a chance, Bennett sucks and LOL I am sure the door hit him head on just like many of the Bo-Sox and Yankees hitters; too bad Bennett did not see them coming at him.
Either way glad he is gone, and hopefully for good give me Carlyle or Campillo over Bennett any day.
by Holty_Panthers_Fan on Jun 25, 2009 11:55 PM EDT reply actions
Just asking...
Since Bennett sucks and has consistently put up better ML numbers than Logan ever has…why exactly should we be excited about Logan’s “chance?”
Remember, kids...don't ever let facts get in the way of your argument.
by MichaelProcton on Jun 26, 2009 9:27 AM EDT up reply actions
Also...
Bennett has allowed hits to a grand total of THREE Boston and NYY hitters in his career. But I guess the word “many” is subjective to some.
Remember, kids...don't ever let facts get in the way of your argument.
by MichaelProcton on Jun 26, 2009 9:28 AM EDT up reply actions
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