Open Thread 7/5: Braves at Nationals
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PrintAtlanta Braves at Washington Nationals, Jul 5, 2009 1:35 PM EDT
Derek Lowe is on the mound against our old friend Scott Olsen. He always pitches us pretty tough, though we usually are able to score against him. Let's hope the Braves take the rubber game and win the series.
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Anyone watching the Federer vs Roddick Match at Wimbldon?
Its one hell of a match
What’s ridiculous about it is that they have been playing for just under 5 hours, but have set the record for most games in Wimbledon history.
Right now I’m concerned I may not get the game.
My FSS channel is showing St. Louis and Cincinnati … wtf?
Crossing fingers at 1:35 it will go to the Braves game.
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
Lineup per CR(DOB blog)
1. Nate McLouth CF
2. Martin Prado 2B
3. Chipper Jones 3B
4. Brian McCann C
5. Yunel Escobar SS
6. Garret Anderson LF
7. Matt Diaz RF
8. Casey Kotchman 1B
9. Derek Lowe P
Again no Frenchy. I feel like something could be up.
Anyways I do love the lineup.
This I like.
And i agree that this could be a sign of somethings afoot.
by drumzalicious on Jul 5, 2009 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions
whatever, Mac is still probably going to make the team. Lets just hope its not like last year where he was only put in for the last inning (thats if he was even put in)
Yunel is the Queen of Hearts
I’m thinking McCann will ultimately be there, too, but how is Molina much more deserving than McCann? McCann has been in a slump as of late, but there shouldn’t be any question of his ability as a catcher.
i know, McCann is clearly the best catcher, and the only thing Molina has is his defense. Everyone knows McCann should start, even ESPN put him as the starter
Yunel is the Queen of Hearts
FSN getting ready to talk to Brooks Conrad in the pregame on Braves Live.
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
He said he has his home run ball shoved in a sock in his locker until he gets back home with it. Asked about and commented on how the heat of Georgia is a bit different then the “dry heat” of Phoenix where he lives. Gave a shout out to his wife and kids (girl 2 months, son 2 yrs old). Seems like a real nice guy.
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
Blah.
"I bought a scratch-off ticket, but then I accidentally spilled some cortizone cream on it, so it did not need to be scratched."
by !Vive la Francoeur! on Jul 5, 2009 1:44 PM EDT reply actions
I hope Lowe pitches his game today. Will the high humidity help or hurt his sinker?
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
Ted Lilly? Really? Jeez…
"I bought a scratch-off ticket, but then I accidentally spilled some cortizone cream on it, so it did not need to be scratched."
by !Vive la Francoeur! on Jul 5, 2009 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions
That’s what happens when it’s a popularity contest … when “it counts” only makes it pathetic.
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
well
i personally will just take us making the play offs as sleepers
by drumzalicious on Jul 5, 2009 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions
/sigh
"I bought a scratch-off ticket, but then I accidentally spilled some cortizone cream on it, so it did not need to be scratched."
by !Vive la Francoeur! on Jul 5, 2009 1:51 PM EDT reply actions
Why are there four 1b on the NL roster?
"I bought a scratch-off ticket, but then I accidentally spilled some cortizone cream on it, so it did not need to be scratched."
by !Vive la Francoeur! on Jul 5, 2009 1:53 PM EDT reply actions
Granted, they’re all deserving but I mean…its not like you can have all 4 of em in at the same time. If you give em all equal playing time they’re only gonna get 1 ab each. Quite frankly, since THIS ONE MATTERS, I dont wanna take any ABs from Albert.
"I bought a scratch-off ticket, but then I accidentally spilled some cortizone cream on it, so it did not need to be scratched."
by !Vive la Francoeur! on Jul 5, 2009 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Come on Lowe – get your balls on the ground please.
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
/sigh.
"I bought a scratch-off ticket, but then I accidentally spilled some cortizone cream on it, so it did not need to be scratched."
by !Vive la Francoeur! on Jul 5, 2009 2:03 PM EDT reply actions
So a guy hitting in the .150s before we come to town is kicking our ass 2 games in a row. Lovely.
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
Any chance we can send DLowe with Frenchy when we trade him?
Im starting to worry this could be a biggg $60 million dollar investment.
2009 Atlanta Braves Motto: We ♥ leaving RISP.
...
that went wrong.
2009 Atlanta Braves Motto: We ♥ leaving RISP.
by Scott Coleman on Jul 5, 2009 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Question:
Lowe’s sinker is obviously not sinking. He’s got basically 2 pitches, so if his sinker is not working, it’s going to be a long day for us, short day for him (see score).
I am wondering, do they not see this in warm-ups? If your starter’s pitches are not doing what they are supposed to in warm-up, would they ever just not let him start the game – or is the rotation so set that he goes no matter what less an injury?
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interesting
i have wondered the same thing when relievers come in although i dont believe they warm up the same way
by drumzalicious on Jul 5, 2009 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions
I love our announcers so much. They should be voted to call the All-Star game. It’d be a blessing for the nation.
Question
When Infante returns, where is he going to play?
http://media.photobucket.com/image/dog%20sprinkler/MrFugi/DogSprinkler.jpg
"I bought a scratch-off ticket, but then I accidentally spilled some cortizone cream on it, so it did not need to be scratched."
by !Vive la Francoeur! on Jul 5, 2009 2:12 PM EDT reply actions
Ignore this. i hit the wrong button.
"I bought a scratch-off ticket, but then I accidentally spilled some cortizone cream on it, so it did not need to be scratched."
by !Vive la Francoeur! on Jul 5, 2009 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions
would any of you do this?
http://sports.espn.go.com/oly/swimming/news/story?id=4307094
Yunel is the Queen of Hearts
Is this more of an ethnic thing or a religious thing? Sorry, being of non-Jewry ethnicity, I don’t know.
umm.. it depends on the person. For Lezak it sounds more of an ethnic thing, he’s proud of being Jewish, which is awesome. For me its more religious, i’m proud of being a religious Jew.
I would love to see more Jewish athletes be proud of being Jewish, cough cough, Youk and Braun
Yunel is the Queen of Hearts
Another question
Forgive me for living under a rock, but what happened to Greg Norton? I’m sure I know but I have a poor memory.
Do you guys think Marteeeen is the 2nd coming of Marcus Giles?
2009 Atlanta Braves Motto: We ♥ leaving RISP.
The good Marcus or the bad Marcus?
"I bought a scratch-off ticket, but then I accidentally spilled some cortizone cream on it, so it did not need to be scratched."
by !Vive la Francoeur! on Jul 5, 2009 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions
GOOD!
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by Scott Coleman on Jul 5, 2009 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions
2 balls Mac smacked on teh button right at somebody.
"I bought a scratch-off ticket, but then I accidentally spilled some cortizone cream on it, so it did not need to be scratched."
by !Vive la Francoeur! on Jul 5, 2009 2:15 PM EDT reply actions
Oh Jesus.
John: “Boot Scoot Boogey? Is that Rascal Flatts?”
Joe: “……no.”
"I bought a scratch-off ticket, but then I accidentally spilled some cortizone cream on it, so it did not need to be scratched."
by !Vive la Francoeur! on Jul 5, 2009 2:19 PM EDT reply actions
haha
I actually heard that for the first time last night.
Amazing.
by RichmondBraves on Jul 5, 2009 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions
I was starting to wonder if we'd even see one of these today
Lowe:
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
just tuned in to the game.
Know we’re down 3-1, but how are we looking? I see there’s no Francoeur. Damn I need to get a Failcoeur shirt before he’s gone/ has a dramatic turnaround and wins MVP
you feeling okay:
has a dramatic turnaround and wins MVP
um.. lowes been pretty weak and we are classic Braves, get people on base and LOB!
Yunel is the Queen of Hearts
it was an either/or thing
also hyperbole.
by RichmondBraves on Jul 5, 2009 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Wtf?
"I bought a scratch-off ticket, but then I accidentally spilled some cortizone cream on it, so it did not need to be scratched."
by !Vive la Francoeur! on Jul 5, 2009 2:22 PM EDT reply actions
Hmmm
That was supposed to post a link.
"I bought a scratch-off ticket, but then I accidentally spilled some cortizone cream on it, so it did not need to be scratched."
by !Vive la Francoeur! on Jul 5, 2009 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Can we just skip DLowe's and KK's next 15 starts?
And have Tommy, Javy and JJ pitch the rest of our games?
2009 Atlanta Braves Motto: We ♥ leaving RISP.
well
if you dont count him giving up our lead/tie 4 times on friday
2009 Atlanta Braves Motto: We ♥ leaving RISP.
by Scott Coleman on Jul 5, 2009 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Probably saved a run there since GA would not be hustling.
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Okay, 2 separate rumors from fannation.com
Braves in Market for shortstop
Bobby Cox is at wit’s end with shortstop Yunel Escobar, whose effort doesn’t always match his ability. It wouldn’t be shocking if the Braves shuffled shortstops before the All-Star break, perhaps adding a veteran such as the Astros’ Miguel Tejada, the A’s Orlando Cabrera or the Orioles’ Cesar Izturis, who is a couple of weeks away from getting back on the field after appendicitis.
Royals/Braves deal in works?
The Royals have tried to deal 33-year-old Jose Guillen and his righthanded bat, which would be attractive in a few places. Given the Dayton Moore-Braves relationship, there’s always the possibility that some kind of swap of outfielders (Jeff Francoeur is a Moore favorite) could be in the wings.
Where the hell do people come up with this stuff?
"I bought a scratch-off ticket, but then I accidentally spilled some cortizone cream on it, so it did not need to be scratched."
by !Vive la Francoeur! on Jul 5, 2009 2:27 PM EDT reply actions
LOL
i wish i got paid to throw stupid, rediculous and un-researched trade proposals on a blog.
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by Scott Coleman on Jul 5, 2009 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions
this just in!
the braves and mariners might have a deal in the works where Atlanta sends Seattle Hanson and Escobar, and in return get Felix Hernandez and Ryan Langerhans.
We could only hope
by RichmondBraves on Jul 5, 2009 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions
but we'd get langerhans!
I wonder how much they would pay me to tell them that trade rumor I just made up.
by RichmondBraves on Jul 5, 2009 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions
refer to mvhsbball's post
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by RichmondBraves on Jul 5, 2009 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions
that was exactly what i was thinking.
Not to mention Felix is a FA after 2011. Hanson is cheap until 2013 or 2014.
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by Scott Coleman on Jul 5, 2009 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Lets not get this game blown open by Josh Bard.
Come on DLowe. Lets gooooooooooooo
2009 Atlanta Braves Motto: We ♥ leaving RISP.
What has happened to Lowe? He was doing so well in April & May.
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
I was thinking it might be the humidity?
He’s never pitched anywhere where its horrible like it is in Atlanta. I wonder how the humidity affects a sinker, or if it even effects it at all.
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by Scott Coleman on Jul 5, 2009 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions
i did too but apparently not cause he keeps leaving balls up in the zone.
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by Scott Coleman on Jul 5, 2009 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions
ugh
whatever it is i just want him pitching good again.
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by Scott Coleman on Jul 5, 2009 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Wouldn’t scouts know it if the weather in ATL would affect his pitching in hot months and advise the Braves accordingly?
Maybe it’s him and his stamina in the weather more than what the ball does. Of course I’m reaching for straws to try and understand.
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actually since the error came in an inning in which he didnt give up a run . . .
by drumzalicious on Jul 5, 2009 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions
that was the point that he did a good job.
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by RichmondBraves on Jul 5, 2009 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Tim Hudson had a problem with the heat his first year in Atlanta. Lowe looks red a sweaty in all the recent games he’s pitched. Can we revamp the rotation?
Jurrjens
Vaz
Lowe
Hanson
Kawa
you would think
that he would talk to hudson about it
by drumzalicious on Jul 5, 2009 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions
8 pitches.
We’re professionals playing a team that’s supposed to be mediocre.
Nobody told me Cy Young would be pitching today.
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I’m gonna blame our crappy playing on them.
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
yeah they're really ugly
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by RichmondBraves on Jul 5, 2009 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey guys
sorry I am late to the party…just got out of church.
How are we looking?
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jul 5, 2009 2:37 PM EDT reply actions
Crap
I am going to stop making Lowe my P2C…
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jul 5, 2009 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions
bad plate discipline. swinging too much.
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by RichmondBraves on Jul 5, 2009 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't know how many of you are watching this on MASN
But the Washington announcers absolutely LOVE Nyjer Morgan. They make him sound like a god who is super fast.
And has been caught stealing over 10 times already.
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if atlanta wasn't playing
I wouldn’t mind, but yeah the announcers are really pro-Nationals (of course, since it’s the Nationals channel) for a team who’s so bad.
I still love them. I just love the Braves a whole lot more.
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by RichmondBraves on Jul 5, 2009 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Base stealing
is mostly mental – knowing when to go, etc. Speed is nice, but if you don’t know what the hell you are doing, it does you no good. Morgan is a good example of this.
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jul 5, 2009 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah, him and...
my old SS on MLB 07 the Show. My first year I had 6 stolen bases and over 30 CS. I got picked off a lot…
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by RichmondBraves on Jul 5, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Ya, I am glad they tweaked the pickoff engine. It was stupidly easy to get picked off.
"I bought a scratch-off ticket, but then I accidentally spilled some cortizone cream on it, so it did not need to be scratched."
by !Vive la Francoeur! on Jul 5, 2009 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah,
like everytime I would take a step off the base, the pitcher would turn and throw before I could even do anything…not realistic at all.
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jul 5, 2009 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions
one time, with my new guy (my old guy accidentally got erased after his 80th homerun with a month and a half left) the pitcher threw back to the bag 13 straight times. I still stole.
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by RichmondBraves on Jul 5, 2009 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions
If the defense isn’t holding, it is ridiculously easy to steal…if the 1B is holding, it is freakin hard to get a leadoff.
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jul 5, 2009 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions
i was at the mets phils game yesterday….the mets are a complete joke right now…it was painful to watch
Cockchafer
i like reading this
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by RichmondBraves on Jul 5, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions
I wish Taco Bell delivered.
"I bought a scratch-off ticket, but then I accidentally spilled some cortizone cream on it, so it did not need to be scratched."
by !Vive la Francoeur! on Jul 5, 2009 2:42 PM EDT reply actions
i don't think Taco Bell delivers beer though
unless…
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by RichmondBraves on Jul 5, 2009 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Anyone had that new Bacon potato burito yet? Is it good?
"I bought a scratch-off ticket, but then I accidentally spilled some cortizone cream on it, so it did not need to be scratched."
by !Vive la Francoeur! on Jul 5, 2009 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Chicken grilled stuffed burrito with sour cream…mmmmmm.
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jul 5, 2009 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions
what's potato-ey in it?
the ccommercial focuses on the bacon.
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by RichmondBraves on Jul 5, 2009 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions
http://www.tacobell.com/baconcheesypotatoburrito/
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by !Vive la Francoeur! on Jul 5, 2009 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions
hey!
that looks incredibly eatable! I usually get my tacos only beef, or a grande soft taco with only beef and melted cheese.
but i like everything on that.
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by RichmondBraves on Jul 5, 2009 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Derek Lowe for starting Right Fielder
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Do you think Lowe would be the Guy the Braves get rid of if they actually do this whole absorbing the contract thing.
Baseball is my life
probably would be the best option
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by RichmondBraves on Jul 5, 2009 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions
I got on Met and Phils Blogs yesterday during the game just to see what was being said
I made a comment on each one (not bad) just about the game. It was so much fun when they saw I was a Braves fan, they jumped on me like white on rice. They hate us BIG time! LOL
They're just jealous.
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jul 5, 2009 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions
we did win the division 13 or 14 years in a row
That would piss me off too.
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by RichmondBraves on Jul 5, 2009 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions
14
don’t ever forget that number!
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by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jul 5, 2009 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions
horrible fielding by the ball girl.
just terrible
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choked under pressure, haha.
btw, i want that job.
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by RichmondBraves on Jul 5, 2009 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Kind of off topic... On HDTVs. Well, totally off topic.
I’m thinking of getting a 37 inch vizio, the VO37LF. Anyone know about this, or have one, and think its as good as the reviews say? and if not, whats better for its value. Im trying to spend 750 or less.
Vizio
is a great TV for the money. I have one in my bedroom and my buddy has a 37" in his living room…they have a great picture and are just about the best for the money (IMO).
Are you looking for 1080 or 720?
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jul 5, 2009 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Hubby says they are good. We have a Samsung 42 big screen down here and a toshiba 42 in bedroom and Sony 42 in entertainment room. We have not had any problems with any of them!
geez...
3 big screens? I want your job!
I only have an older 55" Sony (got it off a friend for $300) 720p and a 24" Vizio 1080p.
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by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jul 5, 2009 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Did not intend for that to come across wrong..........
Not mine, Hubby’s pays much better. I only work part time now!
lol
it’s all good! I am just joshing with you anyways.
:)
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by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jul 5, 2009 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey, we’ve been where your at in your life. I look back to our college days and just thank God for getting us through……
Things only get better from there…….
hehe…the sad part is that I am not in college…I graduated over two years ago…but, I am paying off all that debt. I fork out almost 2,000 a month in loans and things like that. Once that is all paid off (in a couple years or so) I will be livin large! :)
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jul 5, 2009 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, I feel So bad. I can’t keep everyone straight! I know about the student loans, even though I had some scholarships, and my parents had put back so much for each of us 3 children. I still came out in debt!
Then got married, and he also had student loans, car payments, credit card debt and a number of boy toys!
That part has never changed, hey, I would rather have him here playing video and computer games, riding his motorcycle with me on the back, strumming his guitar, drinking an occasional beer, etc, as to have him out and about, not knowing where’s he’s at or what he is doing with who!
I think us going through the hardships, made us appreciate what God has given us so much more!
I am worried about some of the posters here when he will go through his inevitable regression to his career norms…some may need to be put on suicide watch!
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jul 5, 2009 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Hopefully
if this lasts longer than a couple of weeks I will believe.
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jul 5, 2009 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions
he looks good. until he regresses and starts hitting bad i’ll be on his side, just like all the Braves.
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by RichmondBraves on Jul 5, 2009 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions
wow David Wright sucks. Muts had bases loaded and 1 out and he grounded into a double play against JOE BLANTON. wow he sucks
Yunel is the Queen of Hearts
and MASN overhypes Morgan some more
That was a great groundout there, he really set up his next AB with his speed there.
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HAHAHA
Seriously???
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by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jul 5, 2009 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions
that’s pretty much the type of stuff they’ve been saying about Morgan.
He didn’t actually say that because it was a flyout but I think you see what I’m saying.
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by RichmondBraves on Jul 5, 2009 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Poor Heap. Who the hell snuck into his locker and sabatoged his bats?
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Prado.
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by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jul 5, 2009 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions
this
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by RichmondBraves on Jul 5, 2009 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Looks like the Nats know how to hold just a 2 run lead through several innings.
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swinging too early for the Braves.
take a pitch.
And the fly balls are disconcerting from Lowe.
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the National's announcers just called OUR bullpen beleaguered
That hurts.
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strange
Acosta and Medlen are in the bullpen…
I wonder if they’ll actually get to pitch
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They have been up for almost a month and they have only been in like five games.
Baseball is my life
i know
this game needs Medlen.
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by RichmondBraves on Jul 5, 2009 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Olsen only has 67 pitches – we may not even get in their BP today.
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Pendelton needs to instill some plate DISCIPLINE
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by RichmondBraves on Jul 5, 2009 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions
oveckid look above
Hubby found you a deal on TV’s anyone else that ever needs anything this is the way to do it.
We have never had any problems!
They have 11 hits. Manny in once brought into a mess to deal with.
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Matty D with the web gem!!!!! Good bye Frenchy maybe that will spark our sleeping Offense.
Baseball is my life
Only good thing about today so far.....
…is I have Ribeyes on the grill planned for dinner tonight.
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
Olsen has 3 inning today with only 8 pitches.
So far.
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
first pitch out.
"I bought a scratch-off ticket, but then I accidentally spilled some cortizone cream on it, so it did not need to be scratched."
by !Vive la Francoeur! on Jul 5, 2009 3:22 PM EDT reply actions
FYF sucks at his job.
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by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jul 5, 2009 3:23 PM EDT reply actions
ugh
more 1st pitch swinging. Jeff Francoeur continues to… underwhelm.
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2 men on base and we make the pitcher pitch just 2 more pitches for 2 outs.
I’m sorry, there is NOTHING “positive” about this situation so I’m going to bitch about it.
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
3 pitches
Nate saw 2.
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jul 5, 2009 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions
I stand corrected. But I’m still not happy about it LOL.
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lol
nor should you be…this blows. we are losing a series to the worst team in baseball…
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jul 5, 2009 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Uncle.
Okay guys, thats enough for me. I’m going to Taco Bell. See y’all later.
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by !Vive la Francoeur! on Jul 5, 2009 3:25 PM EDT reply actions
Uncle.
I give up. maybe when enough people leave itll cause them to do well. see everyone tomorrow.
Yunel is the Queen of Hearts
I hope Bobby doesn’t look at this game and say “well Acosta and Medlen pitched but we lost” and then doesn’t play them again for a while. Acosta got the out and Medlen looks good. They need to play more.
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by RichmondBraves on Jul 5, 2009 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions
I don’t think a hall of fame manager with over 2,000 wins is that stupid.
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jul 5, 2009 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah but he does abuse all the other guys in the bullpen. I don’t know how he can justify overworking those guys and not playing Medlen and Acosta.
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by RichmondBraves on Jul 5, 2009 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah he should have been out.
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by RichmondBraves on Jul 5, 2009 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions
No More Red Hats.
I’m convinced all this is because we were forced to wear these dang red hats.
That’s my theory and I’m sticking with it.
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
What are the chances that the Braves Trade Javy and dont pick up Hudsons option and five the fifth spot to Medlen. And they actually try and go after a Holliday in the offseason.
Baseball is my life
I would piss my pants if they did that
not because I was happy, but because I would be so furious, I would not be able to control my bodily fluids.
Why is everyone so big on Holliday? What has he done away from Coors Field that warrants such admiration?
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jul 5, 2009 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions
beat me to it
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by RichmondBraves on Jul 5, 2009 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Holliday is not very good. I really hope we don’t go after a Holliday.
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by RichmondBraves on Jul 5, 2009 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Our pitchers so far:
Lowe: (the only good thing I can post about him today)
Logan: 0 / Acosta: 0
Medlen:
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
Ugh.
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jul 5, 2009 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions
i'm baaaaaack
whatever…. ive got some time to kill until we go bowling. lets see if we can pull one out
Yunel is the Queen of Hearts
i like that for Medlen.
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by RichmondBraves on Jul 5, 2009 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Just an idea...
Derek Lowe led the AL in saves in 2000. Though it was a while ago, and we are paying him a bunch of money to start, but we can switch Lowe and Medlen on the staff and use Lowe as a reliever. that would give us some flexibility with Gonzo and Soriano and there impending free agency, and our search for a right fielder.
Chipper
you are a good enough hitter to where you can wait for you pitch…what is with all of the early count outs for you this year???
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jul 5, 2009 3:41 PM EDT reply actions
it's been the whole team
Team batting philosophy needs some retooling.
Nice to see mccAnn walk though
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by RichmondBraves on Jul 5, 2009 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Joe said:
We don’t have a single player on our team with 10 home runs?!
That takes anemic offense to a whole new level.
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
well… its finally time for bowling. so im off again. make me proud FUGA!
Yunel is the Queen of Hearts
pictures or it didn’t happen
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by RichmondBraves on Jul 5, 2009 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Last week, I bowled a 9-freakin-2…and I am a 156 average bowler.
It was awful!
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jul 5, 2009 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions
As in 92? Ouch.
I avg 165 or so but struggle to maintain it.
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
yes
a 92. I couldnt do anything right. My ball was breaking all the way across the lane, but I couldn’t get any Brooklyn love from the pins. My next game was a 173, so that was a nice rebound, but still…a 92.
A couple of weeks ago, my first game was a 184, I followed that up with a 189. The third game started off with 2 strikes, so I was thinking to myself “Damn, this is going to be a good night!” Well, i then left 2 frames open…then bowled a 9 on my first ball of the 5th frame, then I guttered the spare attempt…followed by a double-gutter in the 6th, a gutter then a 1-count in the 7th, and a gutter to start the 8th…it was aweful. I still ended up with a 116-something, but had to basically strike out to break 100.
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jul 5, 2009 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Some days, no matter what you do it doesn’t click. Too much oil, no oil etc. Our house let’s school kids bowl on the lanes in between leagues and too cheap to dress the lanes after. Needless to say we get lanes in crap condition most of the time.
Most frustrating game ever for me: I bowled in No-Tap Tournament a couple months ago. All strikes until the 10th frame. First ball a X, then 2nd ball was a 8. I was soooo close to a perfect game No Tap. I ended up winning the Tournament with high score of 298, but since I’ll never bowl a real game that close it was a disappointing.
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
how many of those strikes were red vs white?
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jul 5, 2009 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions
I believe, I only had like 7 or 8 legit ones.
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
That’s still pretty good!
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jul 5, 2009 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Atlanta is swinging at everything.
fixed
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by RichmondBraves on Jul 5, 2009 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Freakin Fuga
Olson is obviously struggling, so he decides to help him out by chasin the first pitch down and away…idiot.
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jul 5, 2009 3:47 PM EDT reply actions
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Z-tHzc7VXU
i’d like to start a blamestorming session:
I blame Lowe, TP, and Chipper
Yunel is the Queen of Hearts
they're showing a preview of tomorrow's nationals v. rockies game
And every shot of Jason Marquis was him striking out a Brave.
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Nats have won 8 games all year against the NL East.
After today, 4 of those are against the Braves.
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
I think it is KJ time
the kid is due.
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jul 5, 2009 4:02 PM EDT reply actions
apparently not
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jul 5, 2009 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Unfortunately....
This is the likely graphic right now.
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
NATE!!!
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jul 5, 2009 4:06 PM EDT reply actions
Can we possibly get 2 runs with 2 outs in the 9th?
How saweeet that would be.
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
They should have left olsen in
He was 1 out away.
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jul 5, 2009 4:08 PM EDT reply actions
If we fail today,
It will NOT be Prado’s fault.
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
Come on Chip...
If there was ever a time to wait for your pitch, this would be it.
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jul 5, 2009 4:12 PM EDT reply actions
Ut um...
a bit premature there with the fireworks eh?
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
atta boy, Chip!
Come on, HEAP!!!
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jul 5, 2009 4:15 PM EDT reply actions
BMac is DUE
Poor guy has had bad luck all day.
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
Seriously???
2nd pitch??? Geez.
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jul 5, 2009 4:17 PM EDT reply actions
No words can adequately describe the sad state of affairs this game was.
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
how many times have we seen it this year where mac comes on in the ninth only to go or fo lets face it hes not that clutch
Maybe tomorrow.
Winning was nice while it lasted.
"Well behaved women rarely make history" ~ Laurel Ulrich
Joe says the Braves play down to the level of competion and he does not like teams that do that
Joe and Boog are visually upset, and they have the right to be, as do we…….
HeyJude:
Please make us a graphic to put up when we are losing, and any words that wanta come out of our mouths are not nice.
We can put the graphic up instead!
How will these do?
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