Open Thread 8/27: Padres at Braves (if they show up)
by gondeee on Aug 27, 2009 4:26 PM EDT
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PrintSan Diego Padres at Atlanta Braves, Aug 27, 2009 7:10 PM EDT
Rain is forcast from now through the end of the night, so this might be a long one (in more ways than one if we're not winning).
The Braves recalled Buddy Carlyle from his rehab assignment with Gwinnett and sent Manny Acosta down. Fine with me.
Let's see if Javier Vazquez can hold the Padres under one run... that seems to be the only way to win these days.
Current Series
Padres lead the series 2-0
| Tue 08/25 | WP: Joe Thatcher (1 - 0) SV: Edward Mujica LP: Kris Medlen (3 - 4) |
1 - 2 loss |
| Wed 08/26 | WP: Tim Stauffer (2 - 6) LP: Kenshin Kawakami (6 - 10) |
5 - 12 loss |
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San Diego Padres Thursday, Aug 27, 2009, 7:10 PM EDT Clayton Richard vs Javier Vazquez Partly cloudy,rain. Winds blowing in from right field at 5-10 m.p.h. Game time temperature around 80. |
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what?
do you watch the games? chipper’s definitely got his swing back, the 2 flyouts he hit right on the nose and were hit very cleanly, and the groundout in his last at bat would’ve been a base hit through the hole if it were not for the gold glove first basemen patrolling the area and making an amazing diving stop. I guarantee you if he’s in the lineup tonight, he turns it around.
by BravesRaleigh on Aug 27, 2009 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions
I’ll believe it when I see it.
http://nomorespin-sports.blogspot.com
by nomorespinsports on Aug 27, 2009 6:39 PM EDT up reply actions
The official mascot of this game thread, apparently....
"It breaks your heart. It is designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring, when everything else begins again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops and leaves you to face the fall alone." A. Bartlett Giamatti
Indeed.
I feel a 10 game winning streak!!!
by drumzalicious on Aug 27, 2009 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions
oh...
I absolutely agree. Just commenting on gondee’s lack of enthusiasm.
"It breaks your heart. It is designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring, when everything else begins again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops and leaves you to face the fall alone." A. Bartlett Giamatti
Guys
we may be bad right now but there is NO way we are as bad as this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoUiCBMlQho
Yunel is the Queen of Hearts
Blllaaaarrghhhgghh!!!
*Throws up all over my desk
by Bmacbandwagon on Aug 27, 2009 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Lose this one and it's time to officially shut it down for the season
You can’t get swept by a last place team. The good news is that Colorado lost yesterday, The Marlins lost today, Colorado & LA currently tied up in the 5th today. So potentially a chance to stay even through this series, although we should have gained ground, considering the Colorado is facing a first place team at home, we are facing a last place team.
Why'd the Mets, of all teams, have to draft John Maine!?!?
Yeah...
maybe we could just forfeit the rest of our games. Sounds like a reasonable option.
"It breaks your heart. It is designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring, when everything else begins again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops and leaves you to face the fall alone." A. Bartlett Giamatti
Sounds good to me
I mean seriously, I’m sick of gaining momentum then dropping a series to a sucky team like SD
Why'd the Mets, of all teams, have to draft John Maine!?!?
yeah...
no danger of gaining any momentum there…
"It breaks your heart. It is designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring, when everything else begins again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops and leaves you to face the fall alone." A. Bartlett Giamatti
So what you are saying is, even with the loss yesterday, we didn’t lose any ground in the WC chase?
Thanks. I thought you said something about the season being over, but I guess not.
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Aug 27, 2009 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions
BTW
Yay for Buddy in and I-cost-ya out!
"It breaks your heart. It is designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring, when everything else begins again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops and leaves you to face the fall alone." A. Bartlett Giamatti
ummm..
look what I have….
"It breaks your heart. It is designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring, when everything else begins again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops and leaves you to face the fall alone." A. Bartlett Giamatti
Peanut Butter Jelly Time!!!
Peanut Butter Jelly with a baseball bat!!
by Bmacbandwagon on Aug 27, 2009 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions
I was thinking that
or: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrbHkKkgYPc
but not like Bobby would do that
Yunel is the Queen of Hearts
because I was hungry….
"It breaks your heart. It is designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring, when everything else begins again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops and leaves you to face the fall alone." A. Bartlett Giamatti
Lineup
Diaz
Prado
Chipper “I have a .018 average my last 11 games” Jones
BMac
GA
Esco
LaRoche
Infante
Javy
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
maybe when McLouth comes back, but i doubt it. It makes a ton of sense to hit Roachy higher in the lineup, so Bobby probably won’t do it.
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
by Scott Coleman on Aug 27, 2009 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Or bat KJ period?
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Aug 27, 2009 6:02 PM EDT up reply actions
If i was manager tonight:
Infante
Prado, 3B
Esco
BMac
Roachy
Diaz
GA
KJ
Im tired of having the worst #3 hitter in baseball.
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
by Scott Coleman on Aug 27, 2009 6:08 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah, i really wasnt sure who to hit leadoff.
I WANT CARL CRAWFORD.
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
by Scott Coleman on Aug 27, 2009 6:12 PM EDT up reply actions
haha Crawford will probably be a free agent since his option is $10MM next season. it would take a ton of $$$ to bring him to Atlanta, but i would love it if we did. Jordan Schafer can wait.
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
by Scott Coleman on Aug 27, 2009 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions
hopefully Schafer can heal his wrist
and learn to hit again and he wouldn’t be such a bad leadoff guy
Yunel is the Queen of Hearts
i hope so too. and i still think the kid has tons of potential. but some of those swings were horrible this season and you can only blame so much on an injury.
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
by Scott Coleman on Aug 27, 2009 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Vin Scully
is just an amazing broadcaster. Im watching the Rockies/Dodgers game and that man’s voice just flows from pitch to pitch. He never repeats himself and shows just enough humor to keep you entertained, without annoying you.
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
he's the best in my book.
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
by Scott Coleman on Aug 27, 2009 6:08 PM EDT up reply actions
intresting
http://www.lukekohler.com/2007/07/17/rating-the-mlb-tv-announcers/
this is present day, but look at how much the guy loves SNY and YES. barf
Yunel is the Queen of Hearts
sorry
but who the fuck is Luke Ohler? You gotta be kidding me with the Giants announcers being the best. They’re some of the worst in baseball. The YES announcers arent bad, but the SNY guys are horrible.
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
by Scott Coleman on Aug 27, 2009 6:15 PM EDT up reply actions
true about Giants announcers, plus did you see this quote:
There are some talents at ESPN, like Jon Millerwow he needs new definition of talent. I guess YES isn’t too bad but I think i’ve just heard them too much that its just second nature to me and don’t expect them to be on a best in baseball list. Agree completly on SNY.
Yunel is the Queen of Hearts
another thing about broadcasters
i dont get all the hate towards Darren Sutton and Mark Grace. I get all the DBacks games and i like the guys. They’re energetic and entertaining even tho the DBacks are garbage. Grace does go overboard every once in a while, but its definately better than the Giants announcers who are in a complete mono-tone for 3 hours.
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
by Scott Coleman on Aug 27, 2009 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions
heard Mark Grace a couple times; a little overboard but sometimes needed. Although I don’t think you can get more overboard than John Sterling, especially when he was with Charlie Steiner- case and point 2003 ALCS
Yunel is the Queen of Hearts
i found the audio
starts about 15 seconds in: http://contursi.freeyellow.com/baseballtour/sounds/sounds/545426.mp3
Yunel is the Queen of Hearts
huh, look at this voted on by XM listeners
Following is the top 20 list as voted on by fans :
1. Harry Caray
2. Vin Scully
Yunel is the Queen of Hearts
at least XM listeners arent idiots like that guy you posted above.
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
by Scott Coleman on Aug 27, 2009 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Agree
"It breaks your heart. It is designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring, when everything else begins again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops and leaves you to face the fall alone." A. Bartlett Giamatti
Dodgers win!
We can get within 4.5 games tonight. Lets not get swept by the Padres, k?
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
or 
except for this. we won’t get swept, right?
Would be nice….
Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.
Games that matter
LAD 3 COL 2 F
WSH 5 CHI 4 F
NYM 10 FLA 3 F
PHI 2 PIT 1 Top 2
ARI/SFO start at 10:15
good day so far, lets make something of it
Yunel is the Queen of Hearts
the Dbacks will find a way to blow a 3 or 4 run lead in the 8th inning. they always do whenever they play the Giants.
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
by Scott Coleman on Aug 27, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions
and the Cubs are officially out of it. did they really get swept by the Nats?
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
by Scott Coleman on Aug 27, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh my god
a .278 avg from CHipper. I never thought i would see the day.
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
i think so! we might’ve all been tricked tho.
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
by Scott Coleman on Aug 27, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions
GA hustled and caught that ball!
Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.
Told Hubby GA caught a ball and his feet were moving at the same time.
Could mean it’s going to be a good night.
Anyone wanna join an ESPN fantasy league with me?
Im going to join one of the live drafts (snake format). If any wants to join, let me know and we can pick a league.
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
#1
Off subject:
Watching 3 games: Vick looking good for the Eagles, but their defense not so good.
Replay of Falcons game: Ryan starting off just where he left off last season, looking great!
Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.
what channel is the Eagles game on?
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
by Scott Coleman on Aug 27, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions
NFL Network!
Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.
gracias. GO COLTS!
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
by Scott Coleman on Aug 27, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions
good for Ryan. question for everyone- Vick is back. if you were there how would you react?
Yunel is the Queen of Hearts
like if Barry Bonds came to the Atlanta Braves. Absolutely disgusted.
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
by Scott Coleman on Aug 27, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions
I wish him the best,he has paid his dues, and honestly seems repentant. The guy has so much talent, and is just so fun to watch!
Of course, if he were playing the Falcons, I would not root for him!
The stadium erupts every time he comes on the field!
Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.
i hate that song. “Halo” is a pretty good track tho
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
by Scott Coleman on Aug 27, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions
or not…
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
by Scott Coleman on Aug 27, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions
haha.. thats actually kinda funny. i had that happen to me when I was watching on SNY last week
Yunel is the Queen of Hearts
What’s so wrong with that? Thats an improvement.
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
by Scott Coleman on Aug 27, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions
oh man, im really sorry. probably ESPN.
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
by Scott Coleman on Aug 27, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions
"it feels like a while since a break like that went the Braves way" - Boog
No shit.
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
more hits tonight than the past 11 games!
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
by Scott Coleman on Aug 27, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions
now we fall asleep
and hope these 5 runs carry us the rest of the way
by BravesRaleigh on Aug 27, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Who wants a score update??
Phillies 2 Pirates 1 (top 4)
Dodgers 3 Rockies 2 F/9
Nats 5 Cubs 4 F/9
Mets 10 Marlins 3 F/9
DBacks @ Giants 10:15
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
I still hope these games matter (playoff wise), but I really don’t see the Braves getting any closer to the playoffs.
http://nomorespin-sports.blogspot.com
by nomorespinsports on Aug 27, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions
If we sweep the Phillies and the Giants sweep the Rockies this weekend, we’re 1.5 games out.
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
by Scott Coleman on Aug 27, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey yall
Just got in… our game looks encouraging so far.
Don't be fooled
this is the 2009 Atlanta Braves, there will be no more runs
by BravesRaleigh on Aug 27, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
yes sir.
but we’ve blown 3 and 4 run leads this series, so im not so optimistic.
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
by Scott Coleman on Aug 27, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions
You know how Joe and Boog always say...
that when Matt Diaz is 0-2 he has you right where he wants you? Turns out his line is .226/.250/.371
U and ur stats
Disproving a perfectly good unsupported generalization.
yay! can you do me a quick favor- either run through your links and see if any have the game or just post them so I can?
Yunel is the Queen of Hearts
good. but Javy is flirting with giving some runs right back.
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
by Scott Coleman on Aug 27, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Haven’t been watching, was hoping they’d fianlly do well without me, Hows the game been?
I don't know shit about baseball.
we have an early, nice, comfortable lead, just like we did on Tuesday and Wednesday night.
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
by Scott Coleman on Aug 27, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
This is the type of balanced offensive game we need to be playing with from here on out. Yeah, seven singles, but getting them in bunches and taking advantage of walks and other such give aways is more effective than swinging away and hoping the ball leaves the fence. Seven singles, five runs…. look how many runs we’ve scored the past few days.
Goodbye all
gonna go eat and get some stuff done. Ill probably break my TV in half if we blow it tonight.
Cya! Go Braves!
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
TOO LITTLE TOO LATE
Wow… we took 1 of 3 from the Padres
Chance of reaching the playoffs is currently at 9.03%
It may have been yesterday's chance of winning the NL east...
Rather than aggregate chance of reaching playoffs (NL East chance + WC chance)
Nice to see us chase the SP this early in the game!
Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.
I'm not ashamed to admit
I love Matty D., a.k.a Capt. Caveman, a.k.a. The Hittin’ Fool
I know our chances for the post season are not great ...
..and I know we’ve played the first two games of this series like shit….
…but can we at least for tonight, while we’re still ahead and still scoring….
try and ENJOY this together without having to throw the wet towel of reality on every turn of events?
I am so happy Joe and Boog
have a good game to call thus far. I have felt bad for them the last couple of nights trying to find something positive to say……..
Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.
Well, it was still a good AB.
Chip with the slump busting granny??
Sort of wish Chipper had seen more than 1 pitch with bags full – but damn what a catch.
ESPN got their webgem for sure.
At least all the times it’s on air – we’ll be leading :-)
the padres' feed had a poll question that asked
should turner field be renamed hank aaron field?
what do you guys think?
NO! should Yankee stadium be renamed Babe Ruth stadium or Citi Tom Seaver or ATT Willy Mays
Yunel is the Queen of Hearts
Nah
I like calling it the Ted. Besides, its already on Hank Aaron drive
HAHA the radio guys are wanting the Braves to get out so Javy can get through the 5th and make the game official
Yunel is the Queen of Hearts
difference of 1 night and the ability to hit- we already have 14 men LOB, but have scored 7; somehow those 14 don’t seem so bad
Yunel is the Queen of Hearts
I dont wanna put a negative spin on a good thing, but i feel like theres alot less comments today. I hope that doesnt mean people are giving up on us. FUCK BUSTER! LETS GO!
I don't know shit about baseball.
before you showed up there was literally a time (like the first 2 innings) where there were only 4 of us: me, NCChopper, mvhsbball, and HEYJUDE. But then people showed, so dw people still love the Braves
Yunel is the Queen of Hearts
watch out for killer babies and rock monsters.
http://nomorespin-sports.blogspot.com
by nomorespinsports on Aug 27, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions
I have given up on the Braves’ playoff chances, but I’m still here. I don’t think they will make the playoffs yet I can still watch the team without being too negative. If they make the playoffs, great. If not, well I expected it.
http://nomorespin-sports.blogspot.com
by nomorespinsports on Aug 27, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Plus, it’s a loooooong off season to me, waiting for spring training. I plan on enjoying every minute til it’s over.
gotta root for more...
chipper hits, gotta get closer to 3,000 hits and 500 homers
by BravesRaleigh on Aug 27, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions
I think, some may be a bit spent after the emotional start to the week.
Such promise of gaining on the WC and it didn’t materialize.
And, with the Phillies on the way, it should get more active.
This is so good to see. Still hitting after the 2nd inning.
And, I know it’s just the 6th…but…i just don’t know how the team would mentally be able to regroup in time for the Phillies tomorrow if they allowed themselves to be swept by the Padres at home. This is looking more like the Braves we’ve wanted to see.
Hanson can one up Happ tomorrow if he can go to 10-2 and down the Phils. Can’t wait to smash Pedro too!
I’m still with y’all, just multi tasking since we have a good lead.
I’m not a fair weather fan. I’ve been a real fan for as long as I remember. I think I was born with it in my blood!
Go Braves! Keep winning!
Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.
Who saw that play by Alexi Casillas against the O's last night?
SICKSHIT
I don't know shit about baseball.
http://minnesota.twins.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?mid=200908266308351&c_id=min
And that’s only one of his amazing plays from that game
I’ve been blogging all year! I am reading the blog now as I watch this along with the Ga boys in the Little league WS ,plus checking in on a couple of other games! Just happy to be a part of the Braves family!
Ga now leads the LLWS, I can’t help but root for these guys they may be future Braves! They are awesome!
Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.
Thank you, That guy made me fucking cry!
Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.
Aww, wasn’t my intention – but tis true. Good tears I hope.
But now I’m feeling a bit guilty for making you post the word fuck. LOL
NY just hit the wrong nerve, and it hurt. I guess because he has 15 more comments than me, I am not a fan!
I am not just popping in, as he said. I have been here all night.
The only reason I made that comment was as a reply to someone up there wandering where all the bloggers were, or something to that effect.
Chopper you did not make me cry. I’m just thin skinned when it come to insults from someone whom does not even know me!
My Hubby has to compete with the Braves just to have a date night, so for him to insinuate I am not a real fan just pissed us both off!
Saying my first “fuck” word felt pretty darn good! lol
Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.
Ah..see, I was wrong too. What I get for reading quickly while multi-tasking.
I completely missed the word “guy” in your “made me cry” post and thought my compliment made you all teary-eyed in a good way. LOL You know, that “chick” thing we gals sometimes do.
However, I’m glad you feel better having gotten that F word out of the way.
Yeah, I’m on prednisone, and these steroid type drugs make me cry at the drop of a hat. I can’t understand why athletes would want to take these kind of drugs, they make you crazy! Ugh…..
Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.
hahaha
baseball fail: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MP7dBuVYah4&feature=channel_page
Yunel is the Queen of Hearts
we're outscoring the padres this series
but are going to lose the series 2-1, perfect example of simpson’s paradox
Oof. Just saw Gwynn's catch on Chipper.
Man, perfect timing, great catch. Good defense.
DUH – just realized I have been thinking all night that the Phillies come to ATL tomorrow – we go there. Is stupid and appreciate those of you who may have been rolling your eyes at me and not saying so. ;-)
GoBravesNY
This is Yunel’s song:
Daddy Yankee – Somos de Calle
I figured you wouldn’t be scrolling up anytime soon
Mark Reynolds is on my fantasy team. He’s been a beast this year.
by TonyAlmeyda on Aug 27, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions
WIN
here’s to hoping we keep it going. Good win! offense finally realized they know how to hit and we got good pitching. makes for a very happy evening
Yunel is the Queen of Hearts
haha- its right up there
but as is the no scrolling up policy of TC:
Daddy Yankee – Somos de Calle
found by danielmobo
Yunel is the Queen of Hearts
It's awesome that we gained on EVERYONE tonight,
but how many nights like this will happen? We essentially need something very close to this to happen on a fairly regular basis, dontcha think? I still have hope, but after this series, I’m running out of stars to wish upon. Maybe, just maybe, Huddy can pump this team up, and we can reel off some .700 baseball for the rest of the year and get a little help.
Tigers love pepper; they hate cinnamon.
by Jareth Cutestory on Aug 27, 2009 10:28 PM EDT reply actions
Grammar error...
should read: “…I’m running out of stars upon which to wish…”
Tigers love pepper; they hate cinnamon.
by Jareth Cutestory on Aug 27, 2009 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions
It would be more than saweet if we could end the night with everyone we need to lose doing so.
From this point it’s:
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