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Final Game in the Cubs - Braves Series Postponed

From the Braves PR office, tonight's rubber game in the Braves - Cubs series has been postponed:

Tonight's game between the Chicago Cubs and Atlanta Braves, scheduled for 7:10 p.m., has been postponed due to inclement weather. The game is re-scheduled for Monday, June 22 at 7:10 p.m.

We'll have to wait one more day for Nate McLouth's debut in a Braves' uniform. And we may have to wait until Sunday afternoon for Tommy Hanson's first major league start. An interesting side note to that possible game change is that Hanson is a merely a really good pitcher so far this year in day games, as opposed to night games where he is a super-human. Here are his day/night split stats from this year at Gwinnett:

Day Games:  3GS, 0-and-1, 3.18 ERA, .231 BAA
Night Games:  8GS, 3-and-2, 0.91 ERA, .146 BAA

I wonder if this will play a factor in how the Braves rearrange the rotation, either keeping Hanson pitching Saturday or moving him back to Monday.

The make-up game for the Cubs will be on an off-day when the team returns from Boston to start a homestand against the Yankees, Red Sox, and Phillies... a tough homestand that will be made tougher by no off-day and a Cubs team that may be able to pull itself together by then.

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yea DOB just confirmed the whole rotation is moved back a day so hanson pitches Sunday. Next game will be Friday next week

by drumzalicious on Jun 4, 2009 10:10 PM EDT reply actions  

That means Tommy should be pitching Friday in Baltimore. Hmm…

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by cbwilk on Jun 4, 2009 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Booking my hotel tomorrow.

"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 Jun 5, 2009 7:33 AM EDT up reply actions  

FUCK!

This is bullshit.

Remember, kids...don't ever let facts get in the way of your argument.

by MichaelProcton on Jun 5, 2009 2:24 AM EDT up reply actions  

God dammit…do I take next Friday off and spend two nights in Baltimore…decisions, decisions…

by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 5, 2009 10:22 AM EDT up reply actions  

I hope you have a kevlar vest

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

by royhobbs on Jun 5, 2009 10:26 AM EDT up reply actions  

I am crossing my fingers for another rain out! LOL

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.

by mvandonsel on Jun 5, 2009 12:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Somehow, I doubt they’d push all starters back again… but the weather in Atlanta is a little iffy right now, overcast skies, and what looks to be a good chance of rain. But considering the last Friday rain delay game that that happened (KK vs. Halladay), I wouldn’t mind it the results were similar tonight.

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

by royhobbs on Jun 5, 2009 12:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

A guy can hope right?

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.

by mvandonsel on Jun 5, 2009 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’m hoping that you’re not as big of a loser in person as you are on here next weekend.

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

by royhobbs on Jun 5, 2009 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

haha, I hope he just punches you in the fact the first time you meet

by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 5, 2009 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

There is a very good chance that this will happen.

“Which one of you guys is royhobbs?”

Everybody points at bigjoe and I hit him instead.

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.

by mvandonsel on Jun 5, 2009 6:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don’t have earrings. 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!

by bigjoe on Jun 5, 2009 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

GOOD CALL!!!

Note to self, punch guy with earrings!

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.

by mvandonsel on Jun 5, 2009 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Like I couldn’t take them out prior to the game.

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

by royhobbs on Jun 5, 2009 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

No, you can't.

Once you go down that road, there’s no turning back.

…or at least, that’s what I heard.

Remember, kids...don't ever let facts get in the way of your argument.

by MichaelProcton on Jun 5, 2009 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

It’s all good man, we will have a hella-good-time

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.

by mvandonsel on Jun 5, 2009 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

I ain’t no holla-back-gurl

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

by royhobbs on Jun 5, 2009 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well, I went ahead about told my office I’d probably be leaving work around 1pm next Friday…so we’ll see.

by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 5, 2009 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

This day cannot get any better. Hanson pitching Sunday means Hanson pitching Friday in Baltimore which is fucking awesome.

by 17843 on Jun 4, 2009 10:26 PM EDT reply actions  

nice i have tickets for sunday

Jessero

by Jessero on Jun 4, 2009 10:43 PM EDT reply actions  

no more rainouts. I already have plans to go to the game on Sunday. This works out beautifully!!

by Sparhawk on Jun 4, 2009 10:54 PM EDT reply actions  

The bright side...

is that I get to see JJ pitch tomorrow!

Ok, maybe that’s only a bright side for me…

"If I had a little humility, I would be perfect" - Ted Turner

by Little Lady on Jun 4, 2009 11:08 PM EDT reply actions  

me too

We’re taking my grandparents tonight for their first ever trip to Turner Field (my grandpa’s 87), and he was just saying the other day that he wished he could see Jurrjens pitch. I had told him it looked like Vazquez, so now he’ll be even more excited. It should be really fun tonight.

Although we were also going Saturday too because my wife gets tickets for doing the Baseball 101 thing Saturday morning. The Hanson debut was gonna be great to see, but oh well. I’ll root for him from the tv on Sunday.

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

by 10-4 on Jun 5, 2009 8:41 AM EDT up reply actions  

Hey

And we get to be there for McLouth’s debut, too!

[high five]

"If I had a little humility, I would be perfect" - Ted Turner

by Little Lady on Jun 5, 2009 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

The stadium caught on fire when Mcgriff came and now a rain out when McGloven arrivves, maybe this is a good sign and he will start lighting up the scoreboard right away.

Proof that when posting while high or intoxicated can lead to some really funny posts

by bravesrbaseball on Jun 5, 2009 2:19 AM EDT reply actions  

McGloven!

Official MCM Hater!
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by gramsey712 on Jun 5, 2009 10:46 AM EDT up reply actions  

Well, Sunday baseball is on FSS.

Hanson vs. “The Wieters”?

by Tim Goad on Jun 5, 2009 4:25 AM EDT reply actions  

next week that is.

by Tim Goad on Jun 5, 2009 4:26 AM EDT up reply actions  

This just sucks. I had bought tickets for Saturday night’s game to see Hanson debut, and I’m coming down from Tennessee. Guess I’ll just spend the night and go again on Sunday…

by BigG1392 on Jun 5, 2009 7:52 AM EDT reply actions  

looks like the Braves marketing ploy worked!

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

by 10-4 on Jun 5, 2009 8:42 AM EDT up reply actions  

Whew

This means I don’t have to pick up tickets for Saturday, and can enjoy that day without having to allocate time to driving to the park.

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

by royhobbs on Jun 5, 2009 9:26 AM EDT reply actions  

Also

Considering all the bullpen work with two days of extra innings, the rainout is a small rest day in disguise.

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

by royhobbs on Jun 5, 2009 9:28 AM EDT reply actions  

but the off day-now makeup date now sandwiched between the Red Sox and Yankees series might have been good for the bullpen.

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

by 10-4 on Jun 5, 2009 10:10 AM EDT up reply actions  

It's all good

I’m hoping that amongst Jurrjens, Hanson or Kawakami, one of them decides to go all Kyle Davies on the Yankees or Red Sox in their first outing against “the legends” and throws shutout ball to give the bullpen an unexpected day off. I can wish, right?

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

by royhobbs on Jun 5, 2009 10:14 AM EDT up reply actions  

i was thinking the same thing. nothing worg with that! Maybe KK will pitch with his soul like he did against Halladay.

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

by 10-4 on Jun 5, 2009 10:21 AM EDT up reply actions  

Rain check

Mark Bowman indicated that a ticket from last night’s game is good for any upcoming home game, yet the Braves ticket website says it’s only good for the rescheduled game. What’s been your experience? Can I show up at a Red Sox game with last night’s ticket and get in?

by KoKo the Monkey (T-Bone) on Jun 5, 2009 10:53 AM EDT reply actions  

No

You have to take your ticket to the Future Games Ticket booth inside of Turner Field and talk with the reps there. Considering the hoopla they’re putting on the Red Sox and Yankees, I imagine those games are going to be blacked out, but you’ll probably be able to change your ticket to any equivalent value in the future, or make up the difference if you want to go with a “premium” (weekend) game.

Or you can just hold on to that ticket, and use it on June 22nd when the make up game is played.

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

by royhobbs on Jun 5, 2009 10:57 AM EDT up reply actions  

Batting order and Nate's role

Soo I read somewhere that Nate the Great McLouth was set to bat in the 3 hole. I thought for sure we would use him in the leadoff spot and drop KJ down to 8th (where is a much better hitter).

What do you guys think? This is what it should look like with everyone healthy:

1. McLouth
2. Escobar
3. Jones
4. McCann
5. Anderson
6. Francoeur
7. Kotchman
8. Johnson

I know McLouth has power and drives in runs but he also can get on base and get around the pads much better than anyone else on the team. He hit in the leadoff spot for the Bucs in over 300 abs last year.

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by tdoublem23 on Jun 5, 2009 10:54 AM EDT reply actions  

As soon as you switch Kelly and FYF in that order, I’ll jump on that bandwagon.

On the days Lowe, JJ and KK pitch, FYF should be hitting in the 9 hole, to make sure those guys get as many at-bats as possible.

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by Rhyno18 on Jun 5, 2009 11:17 AM EDT up reply actions  

As long as KJ is down in the order then i’m fine with it. I hate when hes at the top and stats show that he doesnt like it too much either. I know FYF is the most frustrating guy to watch play for the Braves, ever, but I like him at the 6 to break up the lefties.

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by tdoublem23 on Jun 5, 2009 12:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

I get your point, but is breaking up the lefties really worth it when time after time we see FYF come up with runners on base and fail?

by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 5, 2009 12:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Using FYF to break up the lefties? Let me take you through the mind of any other teams manager when looking at your proposed line-up from 3 on down to 6.


“Ok, 3 spot…Chipper. Shit.
4 spot, McCann…oh wait, he got glasses. Shit.
5 spot. Garrett Anderson? I thought he died or went to Japan or something. Another lefty, but I hear he’s a professional hitter or something.
6 spot, Francoeur?!?!?!? They still run him out there everyday?!?! Great, my pitcher can throw underhanded and save his arm some. Oh wait, he’s a righty, so that could be a problem…no, wait, he sucks donkey balls, so it doesn’t matter.”

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by Rhyno18 on Jun 5, 2009 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don't think we'll know it's definitive...

Until Kotch is back.

Remember, kids...don't ever let facts get in the way of your argument.

by MichaelProcton on Jun 5, 2009 11:29 AM EDT up reply actions  

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