Open Thread 6/8: Pirates at Braves
by gondeee on Jun 8, 2009 6:00 PM EDT
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Pittsburgh Pirates at Atlanta Braves, Jun 8, 2009 7:10 PM EDT
Our favorite trading partner, the Pirates, come to town to visit their old friend Nate McLouth. Everyone light a candle and hold hands.
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4 game series vs Pirates @ Turner Field
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Duke is actually pitching quite well this year. He doesn’t strike out a ton of guys, but he’s got nice command and finally has the defensive support that he needs.
Did you not watch what happened in April?
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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1. McLouth
2. Escobar
3. Chipper
4. McCann
5. Anderson
6. Francoeur
7. Prado, 1B
8. Johnson
9. Kawakami
Hmm kj 8th?
AB: Jeff Francoeur
Pitching: Any pitcher in MLB
Runners: Escobar at 3rd, Chipper at 2nd, McCann at 1st.
Pitch 1: In play, out(s)
7. Atlanta Braves
Alex White, RHP, North Carolina: They’d really like Zack Wheeler, but he’s not getting this far, and the asking prices on Matt Purke and Shelby Miller — more than double slot for this pick — will run them off.
24 hours. Praying Matzek falls.
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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Before our pick, as is Wheeler. Crow is dropping like a rock. If a team ahead of us grabs him, one of the two COULD fall to us. Otherwise, its a bunch of college arms…meh.
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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Callis (BA) has us with either Minor, White, or Miller as a fallback. THis is from Bradley’s little draft piece.
Damn, I want Wheeler.
Honestly, I don’t want a pitcher. But theres no position player after Ackley I’d like to see at 7. So yeah…pitcher. No need for a college arm. Matzek is the best prep arm in the draft…and dammit, the praise getting heaped upon him makes me tingle
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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Yup
And I don’t want Tate either. I don’t think the Braves are interested in him either, but if someone (like the Pads) take him we could get our man.
Its really looking like San Diego is gonna take Tate…thank god. He’s gonna probably demand above slot too, so thats another reason we’d be down on him
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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Could definitely happen. I can see Pitt cheaping out. Although they do like their high-priced high school arms…
I doubt they take Matzek…the two most comprehensive mocks I’ve seen have them taking Crow or Tony Sanchez.
And i have no idea what you’re talking about with the high school arms. They hate high school arms. Moskos, Lincoln, Maholm, Bullington, JVB…all college.
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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My bad
Wow, did Pitt really miss that badly on college arms?? I just assumed since they were all busts that they were HS kids, since they’re harder to project. Wow.
Maholm is solid enough, and they fucked up with JVB by making him a pitcher instead of a hitter. Bullington was seriously a horrible, indefensible pick, especially in THAT draft.
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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Yep. Updated as of…I dunno, a couple hours ago, tops
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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Hey everyone, lets all get our heads out of our asses. The Pirates have one less win than us and a better run differential. They’ve also allowed ONE MORE RUN THAN THE BRAVES ON THE SEASON. This isn’t some dogshit .350 team.
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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His replacement is just as good.
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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haha
yup. for sure.
It’s sad. My dad’s a lifelong Bucs fan, back from the Clemente days, and he’s just so downtrodden all the time. Didn’t get riled up over the McLouth deal, didn’t get excited for McCutchen. It’s like they’re so bad they’re sucking the fanhood right out of him. It’s not even hating on the team like we sometimes do the Braves, at least that’s passion, with him it’s just come to indifference.
Has no one considered that the Pirates probably didn’t shop McLouth, and got an offer that they thought was awesome, so they took it?
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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Nate McLouth is slightly above average, he is not the second coming.
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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Nate McLouth = Michael Tucker with more power.
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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If you own Jeff Francoeur or Martin Prado in a league, you shouldn’t be worried about matchups
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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god i hate it how fred hickman says “carrrrrabbbas”
"When life gives you lemons, just say 'F*ck the lemons,' and bail."
by Bravely going forward on Jun 8, 2009 6:59 PM EDT reply actions
seriously, why did they need a “host” for a pregame show? and its not like he knows/has any connection to the team…
"When life gives you lemons, just say 'F*ck the lemons,' and bail."
by Bravely going forward on Jun 8, 2009 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions
There is nothing at all more frustrating than having to check your e-mail every 5 minutes looking for a job contract. I keep thinking the delay is because he had second thoughts
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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For those of you NOT in Baltimore on Sunday…MLB Network is running a 15 year ASG marathon. Awesome
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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so any word on why mac has been wearing the glasses underneath the mask again?
"When life gives you lemons, just say 'F*ck the lemons,' and bail."
by Bravely going forward on Jun 8, 2009 7:11 PM EDT reply actions
where’s the ushers telling the Japanese media to get out of the aisle behind home plate? damn double standard.
"Ohhhh Shit."-Bobby Cox, 3/28/09
dude’s camera is bigger than his head
"When life gives you lemons, just say 'F*ck the lemons,' and bail."
by Bravely going forward on Jun 8, 2009 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions
pop fly b/n him and kelly-he called off kelly and made a sloppy basket catch.
"Ohhhh Shit."-Bobby Cox, 3/28/09
wow that was actually pretty close
"When life gives you lemons, just say 'F*ck the lemons,' and bail."
by Bravely going forward on Jun 8, 2009 7:18 PM EDT reply actions
Heaps catching up, Chipper is too. I also see Rollins and Ibanez took the lead in their positions.
"Ohhhh Shit."-Bobby Cox, 3/28/09
Chipper doesn’t deserve to start over Wright
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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na-na-na-na-na-na-na-nasty!
"When life gives you lemons, just say 'F*ck the lemons,' and bail."
by Bravely going forward on Jun 8, 2009 7:21 PM EDT reply actions
yes sir mister lucky, sir!
"When life gives you lemons, just say 'F*ck the lemons,' and bail."
by Bravely going forward on Jun 8, 2009 7:24 PM EDT reply actions
Over the last week, Chipper is .438/.550/1.000
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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Over the last 2 weeks, the RwtF has a cool .179/.220/.256 stretch going.
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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you have to start to wonder if he’s lost hope at this point…
"When life gives you lemons, just say 'F*ck the lemons,' and bail."
by Bravely going forward on Jun 8, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Dont start this
Fandave will probably show up and start spewing his nonsense again
Chipper with another Homer!
Fixing supper, will be back later to catch up, but I had to stop by and post that.
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
Tonight is a special night
ALL upper deck seats are $1 today
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
Literally only a handful. Maybe like a hundred or so dollar tickets, that are SRO.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
Season ticket value is $3
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
D-Lowe signing autographs on Wednesday? Hmmm, that might be worth going to.
"Ohhhh Shit."-Bobby Cox, 3/28/09
why was that batter smiling at KK?
"When life gives you lemons, just say 'F*ck the lemons,' and bail."
by Bravely going forward on Jun 8, 2009 7:35 PM EDT reply actions
MLB Network has cut in on the Yankees game I believe 4 times in a half hour. May be 5
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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Robodouche HR
That needs a minimum 1 billion replays
Bout friggin time they did a Spotlight Brian McCann. He deserves it, and we need new rain delay programming.
"Ohhhh Shit."-Bobby Cox, 3/28/09
But I love seeing about Bobby Dews’ drinking problem, Bobby’s home in Selma, and David Justice’s cockiness.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
Some dude sent me an e-mail with a FIVE WEEK LONG CONSTANT NAHWAL PICK. I mean seriously guys, its a fucking game.
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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Sucks to be you. See why I turned it down?
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
I won the poll last year, remember?
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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He had like three hits in his first three starts. He’s practically top three for the vaunted pitcher’s Silver Slugger at this rate.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
8K's in 19AB's
He blows like everyone else — and can’t bunt
http://www.fangraphs.com/leaders.aspx?pos=p&stats=bat&lg=all&qual=10&type=0&season=2009&month=0
You were saying?
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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I was being sarcastic.
LOL’d at Russ Ortiz with a homer, though.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
8 pitchers have a higher OPS than our right fielder.
Yes, Mike Hampton is one of them. Told you we should have resigned him
"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!
Also: what pitcher had to severely F, to give up a triple to Doug Davis??
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
I’m liking KK’s aggressive first-strike approach tonight.
Also, Jack Wilson is possibly the ugliest man in baseball; I swear, he reminds me of Sloth from the Goonies.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
Ha ha I dont know if he is the ugliest the dude with the mustache from the D-backs gets my vote
"Baseball Before Hoes"
Oh
I have no doubt that he makes coin and that coin makes him attractive to the type of women who would do him two chicks at a time. But come on, the dude is ugly as sin.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
Duke only hitting high 80's on fastball
Isn’t he faster than that usually?
Nope, average is 88.7
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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Strangely, his cutter averages 90
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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Then again, he’s thrown is 0.1% of the time
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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was about to ask how many times
he’s thrown it
WTF?
It says a “mystery Braves Shortstop” and the scrub who made the post says he think it’s Escobar. That better not happen
AB: Jeff Francoeur
Pitching: Any pitcher in MLB
Runners: Escobar at 3rd, Chipper at 2nd, McCann at 1st.
Pitch 1: In play, out(s)
probably not...
Sox gotta throw Pedroia in there as a minor league toss-in.
AB: Jeff Francoeur
Pitching: Any pitcher in MLB
Runners: Escobar at 3rd, Chipper at 2nd, McCann at 1st.
Pitch 1: In play, out(s)
I was watching the ALCS game between the White Soxs and Angels in 05 and they called FUGA a professional hitter.
"Baseball Before Hoes"
He didn’t do shit during those playoffs. I remember FOX talking about that, and the Angels’ “ace” that year was like Paul Byrd.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
Ummm, John Lackey???
The base paths belonged to me, the runner. The rules gave me the right. I always went into a bag full speed, feet first. I had sharp spikes on my shoes. If the baseman stood where he had no business to be and got hurt, that was his fault. -Ty Cobb
by Jurrjens' Surgeons on Jun 8, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Question?
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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I’m thinking Polanco
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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Would the pirates trade Sanchez nevermind i know they would what would they want.
"Baseball Before Hoes"
Okay
When are the Braves going to learn that Freddy Sanchez ONLY goes the other way against the Braves?
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
not thats a professional at bat
too bad we couldnt get sanchez with Nasty Nate
AB: Jeff Francoeur
Pitching: Any pitcher in MLB
Runners: Escobar at 3rd, Chipper at 2nd, McCann at 1st.
Pitch 1: In play, out(s)
I'm sure it's been said before
but your signature is genius
by KoKo the Monkey (T-Bone) on Jun 8, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm not sure it's been said before...
…but your user name is genius.
“Double Zero?”
“It’s ooo. As in oooo oooo ahhh ahh.”
It didn’t cause anything, but I liked the way Shitcoeur handled that one…you know, stared at it for a second, then stumbled to pick it up
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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They’re arguing on MLB Network as to whether Sanchez’s hit was a punch or a lace
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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Bill Ripken: IT WAS A SMASH
And that was enough for me to turn on Alton Brown
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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finish him KAWAKAMI san!
AB: Jeff Francoeur
Pitching: Any pitcher in MLB
Runners: Escobar at 3rd, Chipper at 2nd, McCann at 1st.
Pitch 1: In play, out(s)
Does any one else think that KK is about to become a very expensive reliever.
"Baseball Before Hoes"
Actually think Hudson comes back into the pen
Likely won’t come back ready to pitch long enough to be a starter
Random note: We are now in the top of the 4th inning, and Yahoo sports says the game hasn’t started yet, lol
"These two teams are constantly going at each other verbally. You know, win with class, lose with class. Just keep your mouth shut and go play your game."--Chipper Jones, commenting on the Muts/Phaillies verbal girl fight.
Eh, screw it
I’m going to pick up dinner. See you guys later
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
“When I was young, I’d say I hate this, I hate that…I was told that I didn’t really hate it, because if I did, I’d spent a little bit of time each day thinking about how much I dislike it. But I hate Jeff Francoeur. I spent a lot of time each day thinking about how much I dislike him”
"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!
Morton is probably starting wednesday
says DOB. Interesting!
AB: Jeff Francoeur
Pitching: Any pitcher in MLB
Runners: Escobar at 3rd, Chipper at 2nd, McCann at 1st.
Pitch 1: In play, out(s)
WTF!
Jeff Francoeur son
AB: Jeff Francoeur
Pitching: Any pitcher in MLB
Runners: Escobar at 3rd, Chipper at 2nd, McCann at 1st.
Pitch 1: In play, out(s)
howdy folks! score?
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.
This just in: Chipper is good!
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.
prado needs to stop taking hitting lessons from frenchy
fail.
AB: Jeff Francoeur
Pitching: Any pitcher in MLB
Runners: Escobar at 3rd, Chipper at 2nd, McCann at 1st.
Pitch 1: In play, out(s)
Seriously, though...
What would FYF have to do to get back in good graces with the fans? Like, what if he hit .370 over a span of like 6 or 7 games? Or is it a lost cause at this point?
professional catch!
thata baby
AB: Jeff Francoeur
Pitching: Any pitcher in MLB
Runners: Escobar at 3rd, Chipper at 2nd, McCann at 1st.
Pitch 1: In play, out(s)
THATA BOY
MVP! MVP! MVP! MVP!
well, for our outfield atleast..
AB: Jeff Francoeur
Pitching: Any pitcher in MLB
Runners: Escobar at 3rd, Chipper at 2nd, McCann at 1st.
Pitch 1: In play, out(s)
Gwinnett officially blows. Frank Good started, and they trotted out an OF of Barton-Gorecki-Conrad
"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!
the problem never really has been the top of the lineup
its been everyone from GA on down.
AB: Jeff Francoeur
Pitching: Any pitcher in MLB
Runners: Escobar at 3rd, Chipper at 2nd, McCann at 1st.
Pitch 1: In play, out(s)
OH SHIT
glad yadier molina will be starting catcher at the all star game
AB: Jeff Francoeur
Pitching: Any pitcher in MLB
Runners: Escobar at 3rd, Chipper at 2nd, McCann at 1st.
Pitch 1: In play, out(s)
professional walk!
AB: Jeff Francoeur
Pitching: Any pitcher in MLB
Runners: Escobar at 3rd, Chipper at 2nd, McCann at 1st.
Pitch 1: In play, out(s)
I've always
like Nyjer for some reason. Have you ever seen his pic on MLB The Show 08? Has the hugest, most childish smile on his face. Seems like he really enjoys the game. Of course, I’m projecting that on him from seeing one frickin picture, so it could be totally off.
@Bal, @Cin, @Bos, @NYY, vsBos, vsPhi….
We really need to sweep Bal and Cin cause the 12 game stretch to end June will be so brutal…
haha
camera cuts to the Chophouse clock when they ask the time on McCann’s triple.
"Ohhhh Shit."-Bobby Cox, 3/28/09
Its all falling apart now
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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I’m calm. Just funny to see everyone get so quiet
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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LMAO
http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/atl/ticketing/vip_batting_practice.jsp
read the headline and look whos featured in the picture
AB: Jeff Francoeur
Pitching: Any pitcher in MLB
Runners: Escobar at 3rd, Chipper at 2nd, McCann at 1st.
Pitch 1: In play, out(s)
Ok
limited the damage. KK should be done for the night
This is what KK's gonna give you
And I’m OK with it from a guy brought here to be our #4 … 6 IP, 3 R, getting shelled a bit as he gets deeper into the game, etc.
We probably paid a little too much for him, but he’s been about what I expected.
Whew, finally caught up.
The 2 triples scared me bad last inning.
Let’s not give up any more of those please.
Great to see our offense tonight, but we’ve gotta hold them here.
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
Nice work giving the Buccos 2 free outs that inning
Glad we got a run — but should be a lot more
RBI from Esco - but FAIL yet AGAIN running the bases.
Bobby REALLY needs to take him to task for his atrocious baserunning.
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
Is a single up 2 really “clutch”?
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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this…
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.
The guy has been driving in 2 out runs ever since he’s been up with this.
To some extent, that is “clutch”.
by get swoll yunel on Jun 8, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Good evening, everyone.
Joy in Chopville tonight?
this might be the sloppiest braves team I have seen in a long time. 2 base running blunders last inning and just a horrible way to throw by chipper
starting to worry about Chip's defense
might still be “small sample size”, but he looks quite a bit less in the field than in the past
no doubt
but becoming a defensive liability is tough to swallow with our GB-inducing pitching staff. We need guys to be solid all around.
Not entirely his fault
Defense lapse strikes again
it seems like every pitch he's thrown this year
is either way out of the zone or a meatball right down the middle. He’s gotta find his control soon.
What happened to all that positivity?
Oh right, its the 2009 Atlanta Braves. My bad.
"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!
fucking absurd to be blowing 5-1 leads to the pittsburgh FUCKING PIRATES of all people.
mediocrity defined. that is our team.
by get swoll yunel on Jun 8, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions
You clearly missed my post earlier where I noted the Pirates had scored more runs than us, allowed the same, and had one less win.
"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!
nobody in their right mind can tell me the pirates and braves have comparable talent levels right now, especially after the mclouth deal… this is incompetent management and sloppy, sloppy execution… a problem that has nagged us for a long time now.
by get swoll yunel on Jun 8, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions
and my apologies for not following every post you make on here, joe.
by get swoll yunel on Jun 8, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions
I think i’m gonna take a week off from this team. they can’t consistantly do one thing right for more than two days. on nights like this i’m reminded that our manager is brain dead.
Just leave, people...
…if you hate watching it so much. It gets it little tiresome listening to the profanity constantly.
Seriously. I’m all for being negative and the such, but this place just went bananas
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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You have to be just as frustrated. Our offense finally does something and we can’t hold a 3 run lead!
Most passionate fans whine and bitch every time a lead gets blown?
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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when it happens consistently, yeah. don’t bitch about fans bitching on a baseball blog. its part of the atmosphere.
If it consistently happens, you should be numb to it.
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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Let's Get some...
Damage control now!!!
Nights to everybody.
I feel bad for KK
He finally gets some run support (he’s had the least in the NL I think) and now he can’t get a win tonight.
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
And people wondered why I was concerned that all of these runs are coming on homers. Not sustainable, people
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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This team has 13 baserunners through 6 innings, and 5 of the 6 runs scored on homers. We should have just a tad bit more than 6 right about now.
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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But still, we had 6 runs, that should have been enough. If you have a point, it would be now, saying we won’t be able to score now, since that HR offense was unsustainable.
oh please....
I’ve never said anything about the profanity, because it’s usually not that bad. I’m just referring to the ones that can’t seem to find anything else to say.
fair enough
it just seemed like the main point of your argument was that you didn’t like what was going on because people were cursing, which seems kind of ridiculous to me… when i’m watching a game and things start going south like that i curse in real life just like i do on here… it’s a way to vent and nothing more.
by get swoll yunel on Jun 8, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Mercifully that inning is over.
Can we please hold them at 6 runs?
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
The positive about this is that our Offense seems to finally be clicking with McLouth giving us a spark at the top
Now if only we could get consistency from our corner OF spots
by drumzalicious on Jun 8, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions
man
a two-run blast could do wonders right now. for his confidence and mine.
Pitching coach: “How did you possibly throw a ball so far outside that he didn’t swing?”
HAHAHA
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 8, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions
"When life gives you lemons, just say 'F*ck the lemons,' and bail."
by Bravely going forward on Jun 8, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
what exactly did the “heart” do to enemies?
"When life gives you lemons, just say 'F*ck the lemons,' and bail."
by Bravely going forward on Jun 8, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Made them scared by caring so much and trying so hard.
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 8, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions
profound.
"When life gives you lemons, just say 'F*ck the lemons,' and bail."
by Bravely going forward on Jun 8, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions
who is that?
The base paths belonged to me, the runner. The rules gave me the right. I always went into a bag full speed, feet first. I had sharp spikes on my shoes. If the baseman stood where he had no business to be and got hurt, that was his fault. -Ty Cobb
by Jurrjens' Surgeons on Jun 8, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
were you born after 1991?
because if not, you should be ashamed of yourself.
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 8, 2009 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions
No need for ridicule. I just asked a simple question, the character seems familiar.
The base paths belonged to me, the runner. The rules gave me the right. I always went into a bag full speed, feet first. I had sharp spikes on my shoes. If the baseman stood where he had no business to be and got hurt, that was his fault. -Ty Cobb
by Jurrjens' Surgeons on Jun 8, 2009 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions
The question was suitable after the first 4 words
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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HAHAHA
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 8, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions
that is just disgusting.
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 8, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions
i mean the guy wont get multi hit games every day so what more are you guys wanting out of him?
by drumzalicious on Jun 8, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions
talking a walk here and there would be a start
by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 8, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah…I was going to correct myself after by saying “working the count” would be a start, but i said fuck it
by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 8, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
the whole team could take a few more pitches. outside of Mac, McLouth and Chip there are a lot of first pitch swings
by drumzalicious on Jun 8, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions
he actually had one two days ago and then one two days before then.
by drumzalicious on Jun 8, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
his one per 3 game limit, eh?
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 8, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions
awesome…he also had 0 the 14 games before that
by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 8, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions
the point im making is that you guys seem to expect some oustanding stuff from him. he already fixed his stance and whatever else was bothering him through his slump and he is doing better as of late.
i mean yea it would be nice for him to get multi hit games like chipper but he isnt on that level. McCann might be the only person who could come close to chippers production.
by drumzalicious on Jun 8, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions
No, he’s not doing better. Go to B-R, look at his splits for 2009, and look at the last week, 2 weeks, and month data. That is NOT “better”
"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!
he hasn’t fixed anything though, that’s the thing. and if you can’t see that, no offense, but i’m really not interested in wasting my time trying to prove it to you
by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 8, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions
im jus saying the dude has been hitting better the last week. im not going to argue he could take pitches more but at least he has been getting some hits and reverting back to how he played at the beginning of the season where he hit alot of balls to the opposite field.
In my opinion i think you guys could go a little easier on him.
by drumzalicious on Jun 8, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions
He has 7 hits, 6 of them singles, with 2 walks in his last 10 games…
by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 8, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions
No he hasn’t.
http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?n1=francje02&year=2009&t=b
Click that link. Look RIGHT at the top of the page. See those lines that say “last 7 days”, “last 14 days”, and “last 28 days”? They tell you how he’s doing lately. His OPS over the last 7 days is .616. Which is bad. His OPS over the last 14 days is .476 WHICH IS FUCKING DIRE
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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Which would imply that its improving, but its whatever its no point continuing just contrasting opinions
by drumzalicious on Jun 8, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Facepalm.
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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i didnt say it was good. just improving. i know its not the best but its at least going up
by drumzalicious on Jun 8, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Don’t need to tell me. But then again, I guess thats why we’re posting on a blog instead of sitting in the dugout adding -y to everyone’s name
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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Wow
It’s gotta be embarrassing to realize that you can’t even get the ball out of the infield off of two relatively soft-tossing lefties.
He has too much raw talent and heart to be embarrassed
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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probably just fools himself
into believing that every time he makes an out, it’s because he was robbed of a homerun.
Gonna declare our VICTORY tonight now.
Positive thinking in practice. :-)
Think it’ll work?
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
way to go
you just jinxed it…
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 8, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions
This sounds a little twisted, but I kinda like losing. The doomsayers that crawl out of the wood entertain me immensely
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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lol…very true!
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 8, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions
the pirates seem to have a bunch of professional hitters…they all spray it all over the field
Cockchafer
Kinda like the softball team that just beat us tonight…ugh…
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 8, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
i just graduated college and wanted to start playing in a league this year….but of course the guy in charge couldn’t get enough guys by the deadline
Cockchafer
why not get into a players pool and join a team that way?
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 8, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
it was supposed to be a team full of guys i played with in high school…so we were all going to join together…hopefully making it more fun
Cockchafer
until one of your friends starts sucking and dragging your team down…then you all get pissed at him and ruin your friendships forever…
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 8, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions
nice sig, btw.
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 8, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions
At least Gonzo only gave up a single
It’s usually a double.
(positive thinking continues)
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
After getting a strikeout (even more positive thoughts…)
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 8, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Seriously though, from a female perspective…is he? I think he looks like some sort of gopher
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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please
you know if you had a vagina, you would be all over that.
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 8, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Jeff Francoeur is the athlete equivalent of Jim from The Office…go into work, do a whole lot of nothing, occasionally make a sale, get paid
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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HAHA
nice…first off, thanks for using my favorite show, and second, you are exactly right.
Although, isn’t Jim one of the top salesmen in the company? I think FYF is more like Stanley…just off in his own world all the time and if you try to get him to do something, he will get pissed at you.
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 8, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, but Jim actively fucks around to not do work.
Eh, upon further thought, he’s like Phyllis. Sits around and does nothing, generally sweet but has a fucking attitude
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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there we go
good call.
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 8, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions
TP is Michael, since they’re both so inept.
Heap is Pam cuz of the relationship with Jim
Roy is Heap’s dad
Dwight is…the Talking Chop community since he’s always fucking with us
Toby….hmmmmmmmm. FUGA. Seems to be a nice enough guy, but just doesn’t give a fuck
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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Michael is obviously TP = thinks everyone loves him, but he sucks at his job and only has it bc he is a pretty decent person
Pam = Mrs. Lowe – just bc she is hot
Roy = Glavine – the bad boy that some people like still…
Dwight – Smoltz – always running his mouth even when nobody cares
Toby – KJ – the guy that some people just don’t like for no reason, but he is really one of the better members of the cast.
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 8, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions
LOL at Michael. We kick ass
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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yes
uh-oh…we are starting to think alike again…
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 8, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Off Topic
The one thing that gets me about that show is that Roy got fired, and stayed fired, and yet every other member of the office staff has done something just as bad, if not worse and either kept their job or got it back quickly.
Roy attacked Jim in the office, how in the hell is that comparable to any other nonsense thats happened?
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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well
Ryan started the fire….
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 8, 2009 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Roy came into the office, yelled at Jim, and got attacked by Dwight before he could do anything, IIRC.
Ryan went to jail.
Dwight keeps all kinds of weapons there.
Dwight and Angela got caught having sex in the office.
Michael has built up so many little acts of stupidity over the series.
They had sex in the office, but it wasn’t during office hours! And I don’t think they got ratted out to Michael
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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who would be dwight?
"When life gives you lemons, just say 'F*ck the lemons,' and bail."
by Bravely going forward on Jun 8, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree
I always thought he was goofy looking.
by get swoll yunel on Jun 8, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
you didn't ask me but...
personally, he’s a bit small.
However I must say I’ve been curious if he uses a similar technique (the cobra sway) in other situations.
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
personally, he’s a bit small
hmmm….
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 8, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Wouldn’t the jam that Moylan got into the in the 7th be the very definition of a high leverage situation and a good time to maybe think about getting Soriano/Gonzo into the game or am I just crazy?
You can’t just keep trotting a guy out there and letting him and have it just magically work out… that is just a ridiculous approach. This clearly applies for Right Fielder as well.
Its not like he got dragged into the mess, he created it
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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Clearly
But with the dudes on 2nd/3rd, Moylan still not having command of anything, I think I’d have a real quick leash in that situation.
by get swoll yunel on Jun 8, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions
prob the whole save situation thing but seeing as how we essentially have two closers it would have made sense.
by drumzalicious on Jun 8, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Interestingly KJ currently has the 3rd best UZR/150 among NL second basemen. Escobar has the 4th worst among NL short stops.
BUT HE’S GOT A CANNON!
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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it really sucks to not have Infante right now
by drumzalicious on Jun 8, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions
at first it was kinda good because kelly would get more playing time but kelly struggled a lot in the lead off role. hopefully he can produce for us now lower in the lineup.
by drumzalicious on Jun 8, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions
got to the game thread late, but i imagine we’ve already discussed how ugly Jack Wilson is?
and…he just gets a hit…super…
just thinking the same thing… dude is ROUGH.
by get swoll yunel on Jun 8, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Still thinking positive
Just a single so far.
(this is getting more difficult with nothing but Pirates on the bags lately)
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
Per UZR, Larry Jones is the worst defensive 3B in the NL.
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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I think I could have told you this without even looking it up… Chipper’s range is completely shot.
Let’s move him back to Left@!
by get swoll yunel on Jun 8, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m not calling you out or anything, because I really don’t know the answer….
How accepted is UZR in baseball circles?
All defensive metrics have their critics, but UZR is becoming widely used
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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yeah i’ve noticed it around a lot more in the past year or two. i was just wondering because from my short time here it seems that you are the resident stat expert, for lack of a better term
Its not perfect, but I can’t get into something as simple as +/- (which I don’t have access to during the year anyway), and fielding percentage is a joke, so yeah
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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+/- is a little more complex than you make it out to be
by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 8, 2009 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions
anyone else notice...
that Joe Simpson looves using the word “awesome” all the time? It’s like he’s trying to appeal to the younger crowd, but he’s like 5, 6 years off. It would have to be words like “sick”, “nasty”, “stoked”, etc.
I love Joe and Boog – he can “awesome” all he wants to.
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
I know he go the strikeout and all
but a couple hangers and an 89 MPH fastball?
by get swoll yunel on Jun 8, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Was it last year or the year before where we played the tigers and boston at home and didnt score a run for six games
"Baseball Before Hoes"
So this Barbaro Canizares fella today…
3-3 2 2B, BB, his BA is .340, OBP is over .400, and is slugging over .520
Time for my Victory prediction to come true!
Let’s go guys! No extra innings tonight.
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
Fuck, I think we only have 2 guys left in the pen…Medlen and Acosta
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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thats what I’m trying to figure out
by McGriff the Crime Dog on Jun 8, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions
So yeah, new Pirates CF is outproducing old Pirates CF by a nose tonight.
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
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the more I look at it..
and the more I see A-Mac, I’m thinking maybe it was a smart deal by the Bucs.
McCutchen’s clearly ready to play now in the majors, McLouth was blocking him, and Nate’s trade value won’t really be higher than it is now.
I mean, it obviously depends what Locke, Morton, and Gorkys pan out to be but why leave Andrew stuck in AAA when he’s ready to go?
Yeah. And for all we know, this was the best offer for him. And I’ll assume the extension he got enhanced his value that much more
"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!
They could walk Chip and Heap
Not much of a threat after them.
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
that was NOT a strike
wasn’t a few pitches ago and isn’t now
by McGriff the Crime Dog on Jun 8, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions
im not to sure because we dont have another off day till monday i believe
by drumzalicious on Jun 8, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
dang
game-cast shows that one to the wall…
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 8, 2009 10:00 PM EDT reply actions
oh…
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 8, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
OK, they didn't listen to me about no extra innings.
They can still get the Victory though.
(trying desperately to keep the positive going)
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
Soriano's still up
that’s something to be positive about
by McGriff the Crime Dog on Jun 8, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
not really
that means he likely wont be available tomorrow night…
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 8, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
que?
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 8, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
oh
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 8, 2009 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions
he was on the bench smacking KJ cause he thought Chip’s hit was a bomb
by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 8, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Note to Bobby:
We can run bases for crap and our pitchers REEEALLLY need to learn to hold runners better.
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
yeah!!
anyone else love how Soriano hops over the lines at the end of an inning??
by McGriff the Crime Dog on Jun 8, 2009 10:10 PM EDT reply actions
Nice K there Soriano!
Now, let’s go with some offense!
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
Gamecast commercials are fucking bad.
"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!
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 8, 2009 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
I’ve been supportive of Gonzo and think he has done pretty well, but Soriano is just too lights our not to be the closer
apparently that’s not a bad thing…joe and boog don’t have much to say about it
by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 8, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions
If you have to be pinch run for, do you really belong in LF?
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
ASU's lead off hitter was labeled as not being very fast....kinda goin against the grain.
The base paths belonged to me, the runner. The rules gave me the right. I always went into a bag full speed, feet first. I had sharp spikes on my shoes. If the baseman stood where he had no business to be and got hurt, that was his fault. -Ty Cobb
by Jurrjens' Surgeons on Jun 8, 2009 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions
hopefully we can plaster his name in a bad way
by drumzalicious on Jun 8, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions
What does it matter?
OBP’s not important
by McGriff the Crime Dog on Jun 8, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Pirates want to give one of the two outs back
They felt bad after the 2 freebies we handed them earlier
I hope he Vidros
"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!
Its only a jinx if what you want to happen doesn’t happen
"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!
to bad we have to go through KJ and the pitchers spot next.
by drumzalicious on Jun 8, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Good thing we had the Blanco lollipop throw!
by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 8, 2009 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Thank God they got greedy.
I was cussin’ about walking the man in front of McC…. then the Pirates saved it for us.
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
WTF?!?!?!?! Acosta staying in?
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aren’t you supposed to have a new bigjoe quote?
by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 8, 2009 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Boog said earlier they still haven’t used their closer.
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
Yup
I’ll take that action.
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 8, 2009 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Thats all for me. Later
"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!
but, but...
you and I were agreeing tonight…
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 8, 2009 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions
But we HAVE used our closer and the best arm in our bullpen.
Who do we have that can hold ’em?
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
Medlen
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 8, 2009 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions
My power keeps going in and out, so I keep losing my connection…damn severe thunderstorms in Texas…oh, and tornado warnings…
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 8, 2009 10:43 PM EDT reply actions
Has Manny always had this good change-up?
I’ve always remembered him as a FB/SL guy…
by get swoll yunel on Jun 8, 2009 10:44 PM EDT reply actions
ha, let’s not get ahead of ourselves!
by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 8, 2009 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions
The man who can do it all
except play D
by get swoll yunel on Jun 8, 2009 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Crawford?
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 8, 2009 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions
I think several have left...
y’all are stuck with me til the end.
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
HeyJude – my sister in crime.
Thanks for hanging with me.
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
Peter Gammons
talking about Jason Heyward on ESPN Sports Center right now…
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 8, 2009 10:46 PM EDT reply actions
Manny, you throw 96 with two other plus pitches…
Quit getting cute and nibbling…
Fuck
by get swoll yunel on Jun 8, 2009 10:47 PM EDT reply actions
Manny forgets how to throw strikes from time to time, just let him double and FYF will throw Adam out at the plate
The doctor said I wouldn’t get so many nose bleeds if I kept my finger out of there
by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 8, 2009 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions
What the fuck is going on here?
Is Manny this big of a headcase?
by get swoll yunel on Jun 8, 2009 10:48 PM EDT reply actions
Que?
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 8, 2009 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Dude cruised through the first two batters and then just completely lost the strike zone…
That is bizarre to say the least.
by get swoll yunel on Jun 8, 2009 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions
ummm…yeah. remember last year?
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I remember him giving up gopher balls left and right but not going Bad Mark Wohlers on us…
by get swoll yunel on Jun 8, 2009 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey you guys
I am going to go to a minor league game in Midland Texas where some of the A’s young prospects are hanging out (shoulda went 2 months ago when Mazzaro, Outman and Bailey were all there…)
Who are some guys I should look out for and seek out their sigs?
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 8, 2009 10:50 PM EDT reply actions
What’s the deal with that 16 year old they signed?
by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 8, 2009 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions
No idea
What’s his name?
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 8, 2009 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Inoa right?
had like a record signing bonus…
by get swoll yunel on Jun 8, 2009 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions
If that is his name
I saw him on the “top 50 prospects” list i was looking at today. I don’t know a lot about him though. I will do some research tomorrow at work and find out
BTW, I love minor league promotions…the game I am going to has free jerseys for the first 1,000 adults. Awesome.
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 8, 2009 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions
I don’t know shit about him, just that without throwing a pitch he’s already in their top-10 prospects according to some.
by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 8, 2009 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Mercy.
You cant defend a walk – finally he pitches good enough for contact.
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
He clearly knew that walks were selfish and didn’t lead to runs.
by get swoll yunel on Jun 8, 2009 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Bull Durham flashback...
sounded like Joe said “see if Meat can throw a strike” … LOL
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
WTF was that, Chip?
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 8, 2009 10:57 PM EDT reply actions
Dude totally hasn’t been carrying his weight lately!
by get swoll yunel on Jun 8, 2009 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions
indeed.
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 8, 2009 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Goin for it here.
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 8, 2009 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions
it is diaz
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 8, 2009 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions
care to explain that earlier reference?
The base paths belonged to me, the runner. The rules gave me the right. I always went into a bag full speed, feet first. I had sharp spikes on my shoes. If the baseman stood where he had no business to be and got hurt, that was his fault. -Ty Cobb
by Jurrjens' Surgeons on Jun 8, 2009 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions
earlier reference to what?
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 8, 2009 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions
that pic
The base paths belonged to me, the runner. The rules gave me the right. I always went into a bag full speed, feet first. I had sharp spikes on my shoes. If the baseman stood where he had no business to be and got hurt, that was his fault. -Ty Cobb
by Jurrjens' Surgeons on Jun 8, 2009 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Whoever that guy in the pic is, he agrees with large joseph…
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 8, 2009 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions
what does being born after 91 have to do with anything you just said?
The base paths belonged to me, the runner. The rules gave me the right. I always went into a bag full speed, feet first. I had sharp spikes on my shoes. If the baseman stood where he had no business to be and got hurt, that was his fault. -Ty Cobb
by Jurrjens' Surgeons on Jun 8, 2009 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions
oh THAT pic
I thought you were talking about the pic I posted, not the other one.
that other one is from captain Planet…if you don’t know who that is, I hope you were born after 1991…if you were born anytime before then, you should know who captain planet is.
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 8, 2009 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions
yea, i know who captain planet is. The picture didnt ring any bells for me, and I guess the picture still isnt drawing a good reference for me.
The base paths belonged to me, the runner. The rules gave me the right. I always went into a bag full speed, feet first. I had sharp spikes on my shoes. If the baseman stood where he had no business to be and got hurt, that was his fault. -Ty Cobb
by Jurrjens' Surgeons on Jun 8, 2009 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions
maybe it isnt Capt P then...
lol…I thought it was from planet.
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 8, 2009 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions
seriously guys…20 secs
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Captain_Planet_and_the_Planeteers
by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 8, 2009 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions
He needed to get on first to get some insurance.
by get swoll yunel on Jun 8, 2009 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Copy-cat
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 8, 2009 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions
medlen?
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 8, 2009 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions
dangit…and i told my wife that i was coming to bed soon
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 8, 2009 11:04 PM EDT reply actions
Positively thinking now....
13 is lucky # in our house so hoping it will be for the Braves tonight.
(this positive stuff is getting more and more difficult, I’m much better at bitchin’)
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
Well
the bullpen sans Moylan has been pretty outstanding.
So that’s a positive.
by get swoll yunel on Jun 8, 2009 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions
pitching as a whole was pretty solid, sans Moylan
by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 8, 2009 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions
That change-up looks to have a little screwball action with the way that guy was flinching.
by get swoll yunel on Jun 8, 2009 11:07 PM EDT reply actions
I want one
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"I’m drunk and gay."-5/23/09
"I am a boring dork."-6/3/09
just keep medlen
he is fresh and was a starter.
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 8, 2009 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions
he should be able to go 6 at least
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"I’m drunk and gay."-5/23/09
"I am a boring dork."-6/3/09
not because of his stamina
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 8, 2009 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions
This UMP is pissing me off with his lack of strike zone
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
who is our position player pitcher if this game goes real long?…..gotta be fyf with who’s left right?
Cockchafer
I like how we’re trying to find new ways to let FYF lose us games.
We’re trying to out-Bobby Cox the man himself.
by get swoll yunel on Jun 8, 2009 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions
so many comments....my computer is crashing...
"When life gives you lemons, just say 'F*ck the lemons,' and bail."
by Bravely going forward on Jun 8, 2009 11:10 PM EDT reply actions
just wanted to say…go motherfuckin braves. we can do this!!
"When life gives you lemons, just say 'F*ck the lemons,' and bail."
by Bravely going forward on Jun 8, 2009 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Great job KID!
If we go ahead, he can get the WIN. Ain’t that a hoot.
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
If I am bobby
I just tell FYF to swing for the fences now…it isnt like he is going to get on base, and if he does, it isnt like the peeps behind him are gonna knock him in.
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 8, 2009 11:13 PM EDT reply actions
i’m very happy for him and i hope he can bring that mentality to tomorrow’s game
by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 8, 2009 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions
well he just did . . so hopefully they drive him in
by drumzalicious on Jun 8, 2009 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions
good pitch to hit on 3-1, that was OK
by get swoll yunel on Jun 8, 2009 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions
WTF???
i think gameday is screwed up…it says FYF just walked…on a full count.
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 8, 2009 11:15 PM EDT reply actions
shoot
I hate the sac bunt…
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 8, 2009 11:16 PM EDT reply actions
That was not a strike at all.
Like at all….
by get swoll yunel on Jun 8, 2009 11:16 PM EDT reply actions
Let's go ROSS!!!
walkoff time!
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 8, 2009 11:17 PM EDT reply actions
i thought it was Glavine that used to get those
by drumzalicious on Jun 8, 2009 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions
that’s what i was thinking… looked like he was swinging for the fences on the first 2
by get swoll yunel on Jun 8, 2009 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions
it isnt useless
it gets us to Nate
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 8, 2009 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions
wow
gamecast had that pitch WAY outside…
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 8, 2009 11:20 PM EDT reply actions
lol
i love how this is the response now, even though it is absolutely senseless…
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 8, 2009 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions
only thing is KK got some of those calls as well.
by drumzalicious on Jun 8, 2009 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions
this mccutcheon dude is a motherfucker
… in a good way.
by get swoll yunel on Jun 8, 2009 11:22 PM EDT reply actions
Blanco you gotta actually catch the ball if you’re going to call him off.
by get swoll yunel on Jun 8, 2009 11:24 PM EDT reply actions
Fucking Freddy Sanchez up.
Perfect.
Cue a line shot to RF for the lead.
by get swoll yunel on Jun 8, 2009 11:25 PM EDT reply actions
Joe said Adam only hit into 3 vidros so far this year.
Thank’s Adam.
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
I’m pretty sure he can handle the bat a little though, right?
by get swoll yunel on Jun 8, 2009 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions
yep. So if anyone gets on base Medlen is probably getting taken out for a pinch hitter.
Man I need this game to end. I’m sick and tired and watching the Yahoo sports box score is hurting my eyes.
by RichmondBraves on Jun 8, 2009 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Laroche has maybe the ugliest, longest swing I’ve ever seen a pro hitter have, yet somehow he always manages to produce pretty well at the end of the year.
by get swoll yunel on Jun 8, 2009 11:27 PM EDT reply actions
i wonder who he gets traded to next year and who he signs with
by drumzalicious on Jun 8, 2009 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions
for some reason bad pitchers pitch like cy young against us
by drumzalicious on Jun 8, 2009 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions
it’s unbelievable…not sure why it continues to surprise me
by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 8, 2009 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions
last game he pitched 1/3 and gave up three runs.
Guess he got all of the suck out of his system
by RichmondBraves on Jun 8, 2009 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Why are we looking at heaters over the middle and swinging at curves down and in…?
by get swoll yunel on Jun 8, 2009 11:30 PM EDT reply actions
nah we could just win and gain some ground in the standings.
by drumzalicious on Jun 8, 2009 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions
classic…i miss that guy. not when he was terrible though
by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 8, 2009 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Don’t they stop selling booze after the 7th? Do they start again in a game like this? I’d be pulling that flask that i taped to my calf out if not.
ok hero,
let’s end this…I am tired.
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 8, 2009 11:32 PM EDT reply actions
yeah stupid asshole not pitching to a future hall of famer WHAT THE FUCK
by RichmondBraves on Jun 8, 2009 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Why do you call GIDP, “Vidro’s”….?
V.Guererro has more than he does….
The base paths belonged to me, the runner. The rules gave me the right. I always went into a bag full speed, feet first. I had sharp spikes on my shoes. If the baseman stood where he had no business to be and got hurt, that was his fault. -Ty Cobb
by Jurrjens' Surgeons on Jun 8, 2009 11:33 PM EDT reply actions
Who was it that hit the extra innings HR for the braves in like ’85 and was a reliever?
Bruce Sutter or something?
by get swoll yunel on Jun 8, 2009 11:33 PM EDT reply actions
it was Kris Medlen, in 2009. You were off by a little bit
by RichmondBraves on Jun 8, 2009 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Is that 8 innings without scoring a run, now?
It continues…
by get swoll yunel on Jun 8, 2009 11:34 PM EDT reply actions
at least Jeff Bennett had a solid outing!
by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 8, 2009 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
ditto, i’m too tired and too sick. I want to stay up but I can’t. DAMN YOU RICHMOND VIRGINIA FOR NOT SHOWING THE BRAVES ON TV!!!
by RichmondBraves on Jun 8, 2009 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Reaching for positivity...
Perhaps we need it to be a odd number inning to win.
14th is even #, so it WILL happen now we’re in the 15th.
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
not true
18 in the playoffs against houston…
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 8, 2009 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions
glad you showed up to the game thread.
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 8, 2009 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions
just thought i’d stop by…i should get going
by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 8, 2009 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions
lol…
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 8, 2009 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions
everything started going bad when you showed up.
get the fuck out of here!
go play xbox!!
by get swoll yunel on Jun 8, 2009 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions
he plays dungeons and dragons…with his mom…in the basement
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 8, 2009 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Pretty sure the aforementioned Rick Camp game went 19.
by get swoll yunel on Jun 8, 2009 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Also
the Boston Braves own the Major’s longest game in the regular season…something like 32 innings
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 8, 2009 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions
yup
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 8, 2009 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions
It was 26 innings…wasn’t it the Brooklyn Dodgers then?
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 8, 2009 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions
What a bunch of assholes
Both teams. I know it’s not as late as @ a West Coast team, but still.
by MightyMightyMitzu on Jun 8, 2009 11:38 PM EDT reply actions
Man, Medlen has been good since that first outing, though?
Looks like the AAA numbers were no fluke
/jinx
by get swoll yunel on Jun 8, 2009 11:39 PM EDT reply actions
two filthy changeups dude swung right on top of
by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 8, 2009 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions
big K there
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 8, 2009 11:41 PM EDT reply actions
Yes, he's doing great.
We need to get him off the mound now with a win.
It has to be past his curfew.
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
How long do they let these puppies ride?
In a not-playoff situation. 20 or somethin?
by MightyMightyMitzu on Jun 8, 2009 11:43 PM EDT reply actions
there is a limit, but I think it is in the high 20s
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 8, 2009 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions
oh...
interesting.
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 8, 2009 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions
the kid is legit...
i think he has a future in somebody’s rotation.
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 8, 2009 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions
as do i. the only reason he isnt is because of our somewhat of a log jam with our rotation. maybe next year.
by drumzalicious on Jun 8, 2009 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions
lol @ the shot of the dude spitting game at the chop house.
by get swoll yunel on Jun 8, 2009 11:45 PM EDT reply actions
details please?
for those of us who don’t get televised games…
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 8, 2009 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions
dude is sitting there chit chatting away to a lady (who looked to be his senior) who had the biggest, drunkest looking grin on her face the whole time he was talking.
by get swoll yunel on Jun 8, 2009 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions
BB for Blanco
Now, Frenchy needs to make this happen.
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
i don’t mind Gant as much as most seem to
by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 8, 2009 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions
KJ seems to struggle with a runner on 3rd and less than 2 out… though I’m only going on memory…
He is pop out prone.
by get swoll yunel on Jun 8, 2009 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Woohoo Prado!
We MUST score here, it’s 8 innings now without a run.
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
i had an idea…when kotchman gets back…prado anyone but FYF in RF
^ Fixed
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 8, 2009 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions
i had an idea…when kotchman gets back…prado anyone but FYF in RF
^fixed
The base paths belonged to me, the runner. The rules gave me the right. I always went into a bag full speed, feet first. I had sharp spikes on my shoes. If the baseman stood where he had no business to be and got hurt, that was his fault. -Ty Cobb
by Jurrjens' Surgeons on Jun 8, 2009 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Ross gonna have to do it.
Don’t swing at crap Ross. You have at least 3 pitches to get your pitch!
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
Let’s go DRoss!
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 8, 2009 11:54 PM EDT reply actions
Karstens is throwing lollipop curves out there.
by get swoll yunel on Jun 8, 2009 11:55 PM EDT reply actions
I love this pic
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 8, 2009 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions
WhipTeeeDo!!!!! ROSS did IT!
Bobby Cox Win #2000!
POSITIVE THINKING WINS the BATTLE tonight guys!
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
Yeah, you gotta love him watching the play, lolly gagging down the line and then not sliding into the plate.
by get swoll yunel on Jun 9, 2009 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions
well
Not sliding was actually the right move. Sliding slows you down and since it was a force play, it would have been the equivalent of sliding into first base.
and looking for new ways to rag on FYF.
by get swoll yunel on Jun 9, 2009 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions
LOOK AT THE RACK ON THAT ONE GIRL
HOLY SHIT
by get swoll yunel on Jun 8, 2009 11:59 PM EDT reply actions
Sorry, but that girl was bringing the heat…
by get swoll yunel on Jun 9, 2009 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions
Ross grounded to the SS. SS threw to home. Catcher foot came off plate
by drumzalicious on Jun 8, 2009 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Ross hits a grounder deep in the hole at SS, Wilson gets to it, throws off balance to the plate (really nice play) but the throw pulls Jaramillo off and FYF gets in.
by get swoll yunel on Jun 9, 2009 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions
I don't have the .gif
but the whistles go Wooo!!!!!
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 8, 2009 11:59 PM EDT reply actions
Good-Nite to all who stuck in there.
Let’s make it 3 in a row tomorrow!
Go Braves!
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
good night guys
smoltz’ beard…I hope to see you on the next game thread.
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 9, 2009 12:01 AM EDT reply actions
stupid EI always cuts off before those
by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 9, 2009 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions
Props to Medlen
Rookie pitcher put in a clutch situation and he was incredible. Hopefully he really impressed Bobby with this and we’ll see him in some high pressure situations. His fastball, curve, and change were all working tonight. Nice job Kris.
Something overlooked...
Not trying to state the obvious here, but after moylans shit show, the braves relievers pitched nearly 9 innings of 5 hit, shut out baseball. Obviously, our offense showed again how pitiful it can be. But congrats to the relief staff tonight.
It's my yondaime4-OCD
It has to be at exactly 1,700.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
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