Open Thread 7/2: Phillies at Braves
by gondeee on Jul 2, 2009 6:00 PM EDT
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PrintPhiladelphia Phillies at Atlanta Braves, Jul 2, 2009 7:10 PM EDT
Do I dare even say the s-word? We certainly have the right pitcher on the mound, and a guy who watched the Surgeon disembowel the Phillies last night. Hey karma! Our Braves need some of that good stuff you got.
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Braves lead the series 2-0
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Not only...
…would a win here mean a sweep of the Phils, but it would also mean a winning homestand. Not too shabby for how we seemed to play during the Red Sox and Yanks series.
Esco in, mclouth out
Blanco
Marteeeeen
Chipper
Mac
Escobar
Diaz
Fyf
Kotchman
I like it. I wonder what’s up with little mac?
2009 Atlanta Braves Motto: We ♥ leaving RISP.
LHP? Kotch hasn’t been hitting all that great lately anyway so it’s not like it’s much of a difference.
Frenchy has actually been hitting better than Kotch as of late
2009 Atlanta Braves Motto: We ♥ leaving RISP.
by Scott Coleman on Jul 2, 2009 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Just a slightly off-topic note, my dad just bought us both tickets to see the braves @ cubs game monday night. We already have tix to the wednesday day game, so i’m going to Chicago for 4 days and seeing 2 baseball games good times! Any advice for a live-baseball first timer would be appreciated. Bringing this back towards topic, i’m hoping that with JV on the mound tonight we can get the W tonight. However, as much as i think it’d be good to get a win tonight i think the series with the Natinals is more important indicator-of-our-competitiveness-wise, as it has been symptomatic of why we haven’t been able to make up ground that we win a couple of good games (see first 2 games of this series) but then go on to lose a bunch of games really crapilly (see potential of this against Natinals)
by FromTheBellyOfWickman on Jul 2, 2009 6:24 PM EDT reply actions
more of a rosterbation post but...
how about Esco for Dan Uggla straight up?
i guess Burke would be brought up to play short (unless diory is so loved) and KJ can either be traded or benched, or kept benched, and Marteen can be that great utility player he is and will be INSANE off the bench
Thoughts?
Both Hanley and Esco are hated by the FO and the managers. Maybe we could throw JoJo in?
2009 Atlanta Braves Motto: We ♥ leaving RISP.
by Scott Coleman on Jul 2, 2009 6:36 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree
They would make that trade in a heartbeat! Then we could also package KJ for Pujols as well.
its true… never joke about Pujols…
to prove it:
I was playing MLB 07 the Show for the 1st time yesterday (yeah i never got around to playing it) and my friend said that we should play the all star game because he would just kill me anyway so why not have even teams.
we stayed tied 2-2 through 9 until Pujols comes up and 1st pitch he sees in the bottom of the 10th is destroyed and I win…
NEVER JOKE ABOUT PUJOLS
btw yondaime4…. i got his jersey the other day… its the only non-Braves Jersey i’d EVER get… its insane
McLouth
Prado
Chipper
Pujols
Hanley
McCann
Diaz
Blanco
Lets get it done!
2009 Atlanta Braves Motto: We ♥ leaving RISP.
by Scott Coleman on Jul 2, 2009 6:45 PM EDT up reply actions
also per DOB
“Wren told me last week, Braves will wait until they get closer to deadline, see how they’re playing and others in division look, and decide how hard to pursue a piece that might put them over the top. If they don’t think that’s possible, they’ll make moves with the future beyond next season in mind. In other words, aren’t going to do another multi-prospects-for-a-slugger trade in desperate attempt to stay in race this year. If they believe they can get a bat that’ll really matter, and do it without mortgaging the future beyond next season, they’ll do it. Or try, at least.”
Sick of DOB
That guys has been A-wall half the season, letting Carroll Rogers pick up his slack. They need a new beatwriter!
DOB = #1 on Tim Hudson's hit list
2009 Atlanta Braves Motto: We ♥ leaving RISP.
by Scott Coleman on Jul 2, 2009 6:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Have you guys seen the "know your braves" vids?
All these guys are country music fans………no wonder they can’t hit!
You think Javy wants this one tonight bad enough?
FYF wore his turkey underpants to the game yesterday. Afterwards he said:
"I don’t care what you’ve got to do, but you’re wearing that [expletive] to the park tomorrow."
LOL, poor Javy. Shut the Sillies down tonight and get you an All Star nomination.
2009 Atlanta Braves Motto: We ♥ leaving RISP.
he = javy vazquez
2009 Atlanta Braves Motto: We ♥ leaving RISP.
by Scott Coleman on Jul 2, 2009 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions
cause we’re 8-0 this season when he wears them.
at this point, i dont care if Frenchy wears a purple jersey, yankees visor and a green thong in RF.
he already makes himself look bad, so it shouldn’t be much of an adjustment. if we win with the turkey underpants, i say wear them.
2009 Atlanta Braves Motto: We ♥ leaving RISP.
by Scott Coleman on Jul 2, 2009 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions
hey we won 11-1 when he was wearing them. Im not usually supersticious but if the Braves believe they are lucky why not.
I am psyched – Joe and Boog are such a nice change!
(and I get to watch with Hubby tonight too – he just got home about an hour ago)
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
who would you rather have on your team?
W L ERA G GS CG SHO IP H R ER HR HBP BB SO
5 7 3.04 16 16 1 0 106.2 90 39 36 10 1 23 125
9 6 3.34 16 16 0 0 102.1 95 47 38 13 2 34 104
Marteeeen!
ok, moylan or huddy whos the joker?
haha i love MLB
when i follow via gameday its slow
when i follow via MLB.TV with good quality its even slower
so now i get to watch it with horrible quality to keep up
Marteeeen!
We must get this runner in from 3rd with 0 outs.
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
No matter what – good at bat for Koch. Making him work.
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
Man on 3d with 0 outs – major fail not to get 1 run.
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
Damn. Even though that is bad. I have a good feeling that this wont be the Braves only good run scoring oppurtunity tonight as it has been in previous Vasquez starts.
At least we’ve made Happ pitch a ton of pitches. I think he’s around 40 already.
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
i like this very much, because i freaking HATE quick outs.
by carolinabrave89 on Jul 2, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Victorino is single handedly trying to kill our pitchers.
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
Five pitchers in MLB I really wouldn’t like to face!
Javy Vasquez
Tim Lincecum
Chris Carpenter
Roy Halladay
Randy Johnson
WTF?
Out 2 sluggers with 1 pitch each? DAMN.
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
Well now. We’re certainly bailing Happ out of every situation aren’t we.
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
i dont blame him
i would rather him be patient and we not have to bench him again in 4 days
by drumzalicious on Jul 2, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Now im starting to think we could use someone
a Slugger to go in between Chip and Mac.
I actually wouldnt mind Hawpe if he was available since we now have Prado in the line up we could take on another lefty
i mean im not sure of who else is available he was just the first to come to mind
by drumzalicious on Jul 2, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions
hes trying to be the complete package ya know lol
by drumzalicious on Jul 2, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
huh?
Javy hasnt had an “inning” in a while
by drumzalicious on Jul 2, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Excellent play by Kochman and Javy!!!
Boog just said he’s not made an error since coming to ATL.
SOLID.
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
wonder how that kids doing. last time i checked he was doing terrible
by drumzalicious on Jul 2, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Leadoff single for DIaz.
Now can we please get Matty in!
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
lol
depends on the lottery your playing
by drumzalicious on Jul 2, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Javy now with a lead.
Let’s see him keep sittin’ the Phillies down.
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
I really think
Kotch is highly underated.
I remember last year them talking about how he has the DEF of Tex just without the bat. Im not sure Tex makes all his plays.
where did you guys get these references?
whos which by the way.
by drumzalicious on Jul 2, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
kotch has great defense and does deserve the gold glove in the NL but just last week(when we played the yankees) i remember on here we were talking about how tex made a play to his left(diving) where as kotchman didnt.
best defensive 1b
1.tex
2.kotch
but its a very close second.
by carolinabrave89 on Jul 2, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions
So i know the games on..BUTTT..
I’m considering upgrading my phone..anyone have the new iphone 3Gs? i have an iTouch i was given by my boss last christmas..i love it..i would like to have the mlb at bat application anywhere i go though..iTouch only works when around WiFi..so anyways..anyone using the 3Gs?
scorched wow..
but he’ll learn..uggla made some ugly errors too..and least he got ate up..least it wasn’t a routine fly ball.
Anyone remember the pop up KJ dropped to end a game last year and the Braves went on to lose the game.
that play was great!
I laughed til I cried
Damn, Rollins with another hit – we can’t let him get straightened out tonight.
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
So.
Esco is Queen of Hearts.
Kotch Jack of Clubs
whos everyone else
by drumzalicious on Jul 2, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
okay here we go...
Gonzo- King of Hearts
Soriano- Queen of Hearts
JJ- Queen of Clubs
EOF- Jack of Hearts
Lowe- King of Clubs
Hanson- King of Spades
Medlen- 10 of Spades
Moylan- Jack of Spades
Javy- King of Diamonds
Kotch- Jack of Clubs
KJ- 2 of Hearts
Esco- Queen of Hearts
Chipper- Ace of Spades
GA- 10 of Clubs
Diaz- Jack of Diamonds
Blanco- 10 of Diamonds
FYF- 2 of Diamonds
McLouth- Ace of Diamonds
Prado- Ace of Hearts
Infante- 10 of Hearts
Heap- Ace of Clubs
Ross- 9 of Spades
Marteeeen!
Woo!
Has the whole world gone crazy? Am I the only one around here who gives a s#!t about the rules?!?
so while in a commercial.
anyone using the NEW iPhone 3Gs? time for me to upgrade just wondering if any of u like it.
Sorry, more of a computer nerd than phone guru.
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
well me too..
but its basically a computer in your palm..i mean have u seen the mlb at bat application lol..thats freaking awesome..live audio from any game..and like 2-4 games a day live video.
do you have to have an MLB.com audio subscription?
2009 Atlanta Braves Motto: We ♥ leaving RISP.
by Scott Coleman on Jul 2, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
i was about to say
anyone else at least kinda worried about the old man?
2009 Atlanta Braves Motto: We ♥ leaving RISP.
by Scott Coleman on Jul 2, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
he has no threat behind him..
don’t get me wrong..mac is good..but when mac struggles..so does chipper..they need a solid 4 hole power bat..and chipper bats .300-.400 again.. example: tex last year..traded him and chips average fail.
Mac is a 5th hitter and always will be
i HATE hitting him 4th, but we have no option. i wish Nate would hit 3rd to bump everyone down a spot
2009 Atlanta Braves Motto: We ♥ leaving RISP.
by Scott Coleman on Jul 2, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions
wasnt Philly the only place Schafer hit a homer?
2009 Atlanta Braves Motto: We ♥ leaving RISP.
by Scott Coleman on Jul 2, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Ya think Philly would deal Utley for Schafer? We could throw in JoJo as a bonus!
2009 Atlanta Braves Motto: We ♥ leaving RISP.
by Scott Coleman on Jul 2, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
LOL
yes, yes you do. the Ted doesnt give up 315ft homers like Fenway does
2009 Atlanta Braves Motto: We ♥ leaving RISP.
by Scott Coleman on Jul 2, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
mvhsbball..
if you download the iphone/itouch mlb at bat 09 application its $9.99 but it has every games audio, it has stats, a live field, a k-zone..and highlight video is updated every 15 minutes during the games that are not broadcast live..like i said..2-4 games a day are broadcast through wi-fi or 3g daily. blackouts do apply however..so i’ll never catch a braves game i don’t think..but i have watched some good ball on my itouch..i just want the iphone cause i love my itouch..and the iphone can go anywhere and be able to access i-net and mlb at bat..itouch just has wifi.
theres no audio subscription..
or any subscription..just downlod the app for 9.99.. but its worth it.
i have an itouch
and its a beast. i wanna get an iphone but my upgrade isnt for 8 months.
and a college buddy who works in the tech department for apple said the other day that their wont be a new model of the iphone for 12-18 months. so maybe now is the time to get one
2009 Atlanta Braves Motto: We ♥ leaving RISP.
by Scott Coleman on Jul 2, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions
from before.. if everyone was a card
Gonzo- King of Hearts
Soriano- Queen of Hearts
JJ- Queen of Clubs
EOF- Jack of Hearts
Lowe- King of Clubs
Hanson- King of Spades
Medlen- 10 of Spades
Moylan- Jack of Spades
Javy- King of Diamonds
Kotch- Jack of Clubs
KJ- 2 of Hearts
Esco- Queen of Hearts
Chipper- Ace of Spades
GA- 10 of Clubs
Diaz- Jack of Diamonds
Blanco- 10 of Diamonds
FYF- 2 of Diamonds
McLouth- Ace of Diamonds
Prado- Ace of Hearts
Infante- 10 of Hearts
Heap- Ace of Clubs
Ross- 9 of Spades
Marteeeen!
+1
i thought the exact same thing.
2009 Atlanta Braves Motto: We ♥ leaving RISP.
by Scott Coleman on Jul 2, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
HeyJude – I’ve been paying much more attention to Werth since your earlier comment.
I concur – either in or out of one. ;-)
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
fact is..*we should* be leading this game
4-6 to 1. javy shouldn’t have to pitch a gem EVERY GAME. lol
Earth to Bobby Cox
Why wouldnt you walk the bases loaded for the DP?
2009 Atlanta Braves Motto: We ♥ leaving RISP.
I hate that once again Javy did not get a win when he should have
if our offense had not left so many RISP!
i love the new found patience the braves have found
at the plate.. but omg what the hell was that!? a 2-1 bunt!?
he wasnt even catching the FB
like ten seconds behind with his swing
by drumzalicious on Jul 2, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions
If I were a Guy I would hate to have Peter as my first name. I would change it to something else.
Like Chip is actually Larry. Peter pumpkin eater needs to do the same!
And one reason I’d hate to be a guy named Richard.
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
Whats up, everyone???
I’ve had this game on gameday the whole time, but had company, so I couldn’t blog…good to see NcChopper brought back the graphics…way to go, girl!
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jul 2, 2009 9:26 PM EDT reply actions
Love the fan with the broom.
I’m hoping we can make use of it….but we gotta get on the ball. Literally.
KOCH with a start!
As a reminder – Hey Braves – we want a
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
Diory has more HRs than FYF in July
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
Lets see if our hero can do it again
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
infact the bunt to put RISP(2nd base)
hasn’t exactly worked that many times this year..it usually ended in this fashion..
Great at bat by Prado.
But, maybe they’d rather pitch to Chipper the way he’s been swinging the bat tonight.
Prado has been money lately.
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
dude
you know better than to let facts get in the way of a good opinion here at the TC.
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jul 2, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Happ looks scared
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
Im convinced that its not because chip is hitting behind him. that was basically down the middle.
he needs a week off
why the sudden hate for Chipper?
he has been fantastic in this series. Sure, he was 10-60 coming into it, but gosh, he looked good in the past two games, and in case you guys forgot, he already has a hit in this one too.
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jul 2, 2009 9:48 PM EDT reply actions
Hate is a bit harsh.
I think we’re venting frustration that with RISP tonight we’re failing all around – including Chip who has popped up at vital opportunities.
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
Que?
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jul 2, 2009 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions
ok...I didn't literally mean "hate"
don’t you guys know the expression “hating on?”
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jul 2, 2009 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions
-4
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jul 2, 2009 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions
What is the difference in chip’s batting home and away?
I think some of these Daddy;s do better on the road, because at home that get no rest with a house full of kids and a Momma that wants a break!!
WOW
Gameday has that 5th pitch (the 4th “ball”) RIGHT DOWN THE FRIGGIN MIDDLE!!!
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jul 2, 2009 9:55 PM EDT reply actions
This ump – what the hell does he want before he calls a strike?
Bottom of the inning better be just as tight.
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
wanna talk racist..tyrone prothro's catch won the espys..
but failed to make it on espn highlights the WEEK it happened in 2005. ESPN has major hatemonger for UA. Goldenchildren Florida, USC, Notre Dame
i will take any out if we dont give up runs but lets not make many plays like that or we might all have MJ like deaths.
by carolinabrave89 on Jul 2, 2009 10:02 PM EDT reply actions
omg, that was incredible!!
"When life gives you lemons, just say 'F*ck the lemons,' and bail."
by Bravely going forward on Jul 2, 2009 10:02 PM EDT reply actions
help! i feel like an idiot! what are maccan’s cans?
love JJ pinchrunning
Yunel is the Queen of Hearts
At commercial, I’ll see if I can find a photo
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
"When life gives you lemons, just say 'F*ck the lemons,' and bail."
by Bravely going forward on Jul 2, 2009 10:10 PM EDT reply actions
So maybe we will look back at the end of the year and realize that this series turned around our whole season. And how about Bobby pushing all the right buttons tonight
Baseball is my life
i love the way we are playing right now, no heart? we are playing with such admirable agression. we have stripped naked and started streaking!
by carolinabrave89 on Jul 2, 2009 10:12 PM EDT reply actions
i loved mac’s reaction to the GA homerun
"When life gives you lemons, just say 'F*ck the lemons,' and bail."
by Bravely going forward on Jul 2, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions
hahah
The New Punchout for Nintendo Wii......get it
by bravesguy311 on Jul 2, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah but since its ESPN, Prado is gonna be like 4 and Mac/Gonzo is gonna be like 2
Yunel is the Queen of Hearts
how about this.. tweak the ‘a’ in the Braves win to be the logo… that would be cool
Yunel is the Queen of Hearts
ESPN GIVE US THE TOP 3 PLAYS OF THE WEEK!
by carolinabrave89 on Jul 2, 2009 10:21 PM EDT reply actions
Nite all – it was great sharing the VICTORY will all of you….
Tomorrow night 6:35 vs Nats.
See ya there.
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
I'll finally be watching!
I love when they play Washington because I live and Virginia and that means the game will be on MASN! Also I’m dogsitting so I can sit in an empty house, turn to MASN and watch my first full Braves game of the year.
Life is sweet.
by RichmondBraves on Jul 2, 2009 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions
These wins are NO surprise to me.
Its about the players that we play. We threw our best three starters, and we started our best players. Our best players performed as we know that they can. This is the potential that our team has. LETS FUCKIN SWEEP THE NATS!!! B4 we know it, we are gonna be on a 6 game winning streak. Nice series, Bobby. Very well managed.
SubParr
Nice work boys!!!
I just spent 4 days in the woods without phone/TV/internet and got home just in time to see us sweep them Phillies! Looking good again. Lets sweep those Nats!
"...Braves tie! ...Braves tie! ...Braves tie!"
by The Keith Lockhart Era on Jul 2, 2009 11:14 PM EDT reply actions
Good to be back
And with Huddy getting warmed up it looks like the perfect time of the year.
"...Braves tie! ...Braves tie! ...Braves tie!"
by The Keith Lockhart Era on Jul 3, 2009 12:50 AM EDT reply actions
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