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Braves place reliever Jeff Bennett on the DL

According to a Twitter post from Mark Bowman:

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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Any chance it’s Luis Valdez?

by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 25, 2009 3:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I just updated the story, it’s Boone Logan.

by gondeee on Jun 25, 2009 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

YOU SURE THE DOOR DIDN’T HIT HIM.

JMR

by chicken little on Jun 25, 2009 3:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

HAHA

Has the whole world gone crazy? Am I the only one around here who gives a s#!t about the rules?!?

by TennKen on Jun 25, 2009 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Paging Kevin Brown, Khalil Greene

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Jun 25, 2009 4:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by TradeAndruw on Jun 25, 2009 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

The New Punchout for Nintendo Wii......get it

by bravesguy311 on Jun 25, 2009 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1 Love that movie!

by Bmacbandwagon on Jun 25, 2009 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Lizziebeth on Jun 26, 2009 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Man, me too. Freaking emo bands and their esoteric song titles.

"At least he didn’t nail the bitchy fat girl from Hell's Kitchen."
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by cbwilk on Jun 26, 2009 6:23 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by Slee on Jun 25, 2009 4:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by sddbaker on Jun 25, 2009 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by sddbaker on Jun 25, 2009 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, that’s not important apparently.

by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 25, 2009 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wish it were his right hand...

then Bobby would have no excuse for ever pitching him in late innings close games!

by cirela20 on Jun 25, 2009 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by sddbaker on Jun 26, 2009 10:29 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Well, people will have to find a new guy to focus their hatred on.

"Ohhhh Shit."-Bobby Cox, 3/28/09

by 10-4 on Jun 25, 2009 4:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

He’s channeling his inner 2008 Swisher.

by VictorW on Jun 25, 2009 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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…

by HEYJUDE on Jun 25, 2009 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by VictorW on Jun 26, 2009 1:00 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Less Bennett = More Acosta

He didn’t earn that nickname for nothing.

by VictorW on Jun 25, 2009 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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."

by Rhyno18 on Jun 25, 2009 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

OH, God No!

by HEYJUDE on Jun 25, 2009 6:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’m excited to see Boone LOOGan up. That K/9 and BAA look pretty sharp. I have always thought we should carry two lefties in middle relief.

by bbxxj on Jun 25, 2009 4:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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?

by FineHamAbounds on Jun 25, 2009 4:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by bbxxj on Jun 25, 2009 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by TradeAndruw on Jun 25, 2009 4:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by bbxxj on Jun 25, 2009 4:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by VictorW on Jun 25, 2009 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by sddbaker on Jun 25, 2009 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Jeff Francoeur is only bad because he doesn’t have protection hitting behind him. Not his fault; it’s Schafer’s and the pitcher’s spot. But Jeff Bennett has all the protection in the world behind him in the bullpen (Gonzo, Raffy).

by VictorW on Jun 25, 2009 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by bbxxj on Jun 25, 2009 5:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

interesting…hope we pwn Pettitte tonight

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

under, but only because he’ll come up with 2 out in an inning at least once.

Francoeur: "If OBP is so important, why don't they put it on the scoreboard?"
Chipper: "Wow, you really are a dumbass."

by Rhyno18 on Jun 25, 2009 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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?!?

by TennKen on Jun 25, 2009 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by RaffyGonzo on Jun 25, 2009 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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?!?

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

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.

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by AuditDawg on Jun 25, 2009 5:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He’s allowing runners to get on base at a .416 clip. That’s all him.

Has the whole world gone crazy? Am I the only one around here who gives a s#!t about the rules?!?

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

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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?!?

by TennKen on Jun 25, 2009 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

I agree, if he has not improved since I watched him pitch several times in ST.
Both he and EOF were not consistent at that time.
I hope he has improved and pitches well for us…..but….

by HEYJUDE on Jun 25, 2009 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by no way on Jun 25, 2009 8:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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