Game 156 Recap: Marlins 0, Braves 4
by gondeee on Sep 28, 2009 10:13 PM EDT
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The Atlanta Braves got a half game closer to their post-season goal today by shutting out the Marlins. Jair Jurrjens looked like an ace while pitching 7 strong innings, and Chipper Jones slugged his 18th homerun, one of only 3 hits the Braves had all night. They did, however, get walked 11 times.
At one point, Jurrjens retired 11 straight batters from the second to sixth inning. In his early and later innings he worked around runners like a magician with key strikeouts when he needed them most. Jurrjens allowed only 6 base runners and no runs. He comes up huge in a big game... but then, he's pretty much done that all season.
The Braves scored two runs in the first inning without the benefit of a hit. The Marlins starter, Anibal Sanchez, was a little more than wild and walked the first three Braves batters. A ground out and a sac fly later and it was 2-0 Atlanta. A Chipper Jones homerun two innings later pushed the score to 3-0 Atlanta. In all, Sanchez walked 8 Braves batters in just 5 innings. It's kind of amazing he only allowed 3 runs.
The Marlins bullpen also had a case of the walks when one of their relievers walked in another Braves run with three bases on balls. The Braves bullpen, on the other hand, was almost perfect as Peter Moylan and Rafael Soriano combined for only one walk in 2 innings of work.
Two games out of the wild card with six games left. I guess the word of the day is "Believe."
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lol. I believe, dude. I really do.
(self-appointed President of Yunel's Cartel~~~)
"The future is no place to place your better days." - Dave Matthews ~ RIP Roi
Chief! Do your anti-rain dance!!! Now, damn it! Now!!!
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Sep 28, 2009 10:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Johnson, Smonson ....bring him on because...
by NCChopper on Sep 28, 2009 10:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Get your choice of “We Believe” images at the Braves site:
by NCChopper on Sep 28, 2009 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i printed it out on iron-on paper and made a shirt to wear to the game tonight. Not the best looking shirt in the world, but i don’t really care at this point!
"Matt Diaz is a baseball player."-Joe Simpson
by 10-4 on Sep 29, 2009 8:36 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
"Wait, bait and bash." - Jason Heyward's personal philosophy.
by mvhsbball on Sep 28, 2009 10:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i like this even better:
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
"Wait, bait and bash." - Jason Heyward's personal philosophy.
by mvhsbball on Sep 28, 2009 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LET’S GO MOTHER F-ING BREWERS!!!
People will come Ray. The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. It has been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt and erased again. But baseball has marked the time. This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
by mvandonsel on Sep 28, 2009 10:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They looked pretty good against the Phillies
And Prince Fielder and Ryan Braun are both trying to break career records. Hopefully those 2 have monster series, and Cameron, Hart, Gamel, etc. etc. have a great next 3 games.
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
"Wait, bait and bash." - Jason Heyward's personal philosophy.
by mvhsbball on Sep 28, 2009 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They have an abysmal rotation.
Mat Gamel is way too cool for double consonants.
by VivaLosBravos on Sep 28, 2009 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jason Marquis has been horrible tho.
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
"Wait, bait and bash." - Jason Heyward's personal philosophy.
by mvhsbball on Sep 28, 2009 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, Hammel’s not too hot either.
by ATLforlife on Sep 29, 2009 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here's a scary thought for Rockies' fans
If we manage to complete this amazing run, take a moment to think about the rotation probables
Tuesday: Tim Hudson
Wednesday: Javier Vazquez
Thursday: Tommy Hanson
Friday: Derek Lowe
Saturday: Jair Jurrjens
Sunday: Tim Hudson
So that means if we force a one game playoff against the Rockies, we’re throwing out Javier Vazquez to pitch a game played in Turner Field, on normal rest (maybe + 1 extra day). Awesome.
by Bronn on Sep 28, 2009 10:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Javy is a much better pitcher on the road. But still, that is pretty scary.
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
"Wait, bait and bash." - Jason Heyward's personal philosophy.
by mvhsbball on Sep 28, 2009 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
His splits say
it’s hardly a difference at all. ERA is .05 higher at home, WHIP is .08 higher, and his K/9 at home is actually better.
Bring them on.
by Bronn on Sep 28, 2009 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
really? hmm…i coulda swore I saw something that said he was a lot better on the road.
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
"Wait, bait and bash." - Jason Heyward's personal philosophy.
by mvhsbball on Sep 28, 2009 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would bet
that if it comes down to the game on Sunday that Javy goes on short rest rather than Huddy. But i’m not Bobby Cox.
by Hizilla on Sep 28, 2009 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nah
I think he would go with Huddy. The only way it would be different, IMO, is if Huddy gets lit up tomorrow and we’re still in it on Sunday.
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
"Wait, bait and bash." - Jason Heyward's personal philosophy.
by mvhsbball on Sep 28, 2009 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Might be a moot point
if the Braves continue to not lose. Starting to remind me of September 2007.
by Hizilla on Sep 28, 2009 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And you consider that a healthy Hudson is a legitimate staff ace, there’s no reason to skip him. And if there’s need to substitute someone in the rotation, we’ve got a very effective #4 starter in KK waiting for a chance to pitch.
by Bronn on Sep 28, 2009 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
all this believe stuff
reminds me of the movie hook….u have to believe and have a happy thought….
so the question is whats your happy thought???
by ottie on Sep 28, 2009 10:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
my happy thought is The Braves scoring 10 runs tomorrow night and Prince Fielder hitting 3 HRs.
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
"Wait, bait and bash." - Jason Heyward's personal philosophy.
by mvhsbball on Sep 28, 2009 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
“3 three run HRs.”
That’s better! :-)
"My God! Good news fans, the Braves are showing signs of life for the first time in weeks. As a matter of fact, they appear to be beating the crap out of each other."
by bravos1984 on Sep 28, 2009 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
“3 three run HRs three nights in a row.”
Now thats even better!
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
"Wait, bait and bash." - Jason Heyward's personal philosophy.
by mvhsbball on Sep 28, 2009 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That would certainly break a few records. :P
"My God! Good news fans, the Braves are showing signs of life for the first time in weeks. As a matter of fact, they appear to be beating the crap out of each other."
by bravos1984 on Sep 28, 2009 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
While we're wishing for wishes
I wish to see a Ryan Bruan grand slam bunt. Because it would be awesome AND useful.
by Bronn on Sep 28, 2009 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hahah but that would kill the rally!
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
"Wait, bait and bash." - Jason Heyward's personal philosophy.
by mvhsbball on Sep 28, 2009 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If i start believing that we can do this, then we will automatically lose 6 straight.
So I remain skeptical
WIN THE WILDCARD DAMMIT
by esadb on Sep 28, 2009 10:38 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Reason to Believe.
We are HOT HOT HOT, rolling like a river to the sea, and the Rox on feeling the Heat!
by fandave on Sep 28, 2009 10:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think the guys over at the Purple Row (Rockies blog) are getting a bit nervous. :P
They had a off day thread devoted to watching the Dodgers and Braves games. Needless to say, they was plenty of disappointment at the end when we pulled it out.
:-)
"My God! Good news fans, the Braves are showing signs of life for the first time in weeks. As a matter of fact, they appear to be beating the crap out of each other."
by bravos1984 on Sep 28, 2009 10:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Chipper's plea for fans to flood to The Ted
just got some national play on BBTN. Listen up greater-Atlanta area!
Tigers love pepper; they hate cinnamon.
by Jareth Cutestory on Sep 28, 2009 10:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Seriously. Hop in a boat, or even shout it from the rooftops, but bring a buddy, and then go hang near the Ted, yo.
(self-appointed President of Yunel's Cartel~~~)
"The future is no place to place your better days." - Dave Matthews ~ RIP Roi
Chief! Do your anti-rain dance!!! Now, damn it! Now!!!
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Sep 28, 2009 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL "hop in a boat"
Calling all Cubans!
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
"Wait, bait and bash." - Jason Heyward's personal philosophy.
by mvhsbball on Sep 28, 2009 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So the last time we faced Josh Johnson
3 ER on 6 and 2/3, 8Ks, but a Braves victory. I’d settle for that.
Now that the Marlins are basically eliminated, anyone think there’s a chance Hanley Ramirez gets a day off this series? I’d doubt it because I’m sure they don’t want to hand this thing to us, but there’s a chance, right?
by Bronn on Sep 28, 2009 10:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Basically=not.
You play until is is.
Remember when the Panthers had a good offensive line? Yeah, me too.
--Darin Gantt
by MichaelProcton on Sep 28, 2009 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
25,046 in attendance….
That is absolute HORSESHIT!!!!!
"My God! Good news fans, the Braves are showing signs of life for the first time in weeks. As a matter of fact, they appear to be beating the crap out of each other."
by bravos1984 on Sep 28, 2009 10:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
not bad for a Monday night tho. Im gonna guess 30,000 tomorrow night.
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
"Wait, bait and bash." - Jason Heyward's personal philosophy.
by mvhsbball on Sep 28, 2009 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hmmm... look at it this way:
marlins, monday night… 25,046 is not bad. normally we’d be lucky to hit 20,000.
so, not great, but there was a definite boost by a few folks who are interested in a playoff run, and that can only improve with more wins and media hype.
by brndn on Sep 28, 2009 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it helps that we got a win on a night with no other important games (the Twins/Tigers got rained out)
Also, we finished about 2 hours before MNF finishes, so we get a little more coverage than usual. Im not expecting the word “baseball” from any ESPN announcers tonight after the Dallas/Carolina game.
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
"Wait, bait and bash." - Jason Heyward's personal philosophy.
by mvhsbball on Sep 28, 2009 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Childhood Taught Me Anything....
You just gotta believe!!!
by BraveSaluki on Sep 28, 2009 10:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Every time we win, we peel a section...... :-)
"My God! Good news fans, the Braves are showing signs of life for the first time in weeks. As a matter of fact, they appear to be beating the crap out of each other."
by bravos1984 on Sep 28, 2009 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
we'll be lookin at a naked lady pretty soon!
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
"Wait, bait and bash." - Jason Heyward's personal philosophy.
by mvhsbball on Sep 28, 2009 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If those Indians had won as many games as we have
They wouldn’t have needed a 1 game playoff.
by Bronn on Sep 28, 2009 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the Catcher in the movie kinda reminds me of Chipper. IDK why.
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
"Wait, bait and bash." - Jason Heyward's personal philosophy.
by mvhsbball on Sep 28, 2009 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nearing the end of the road, but still getting it done?
(self-appointed President of Yunel's Cartel~~~)
"The future is no place to place your better days." - Dave Matthews ~ RIP Roi
Chief! Do your anti-rain dance!!! Now, damn it! Now!!!
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Sep 28, 2009 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah. And just his personality. Just loves the game and doesn’t run his mouth…just plays.
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
"Wait, bait and bash." - Jason Heyward's personal philosophy.
by mvhsbball on Sep 28, 2009 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha...
Isn’t that Major League?
Remember when the Panthers had a good offensive line? Yeah, me too.
--Darin Gantt
by MichaelProcton on Sep 28, 2009 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m pretty sure Carlos Delgado was based on the fictional character Pedro Cerrano
by BraveSaluki on Sep 28, 2009 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I must sacrifice whole chicken to Jobu.
by Bronn on Sep 28, 2009 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Have I ever uttered “I say f—- you, Jobu” after smacking a hit in slow pitch softball? Why yes I have
by BraveSaluki on Sep 28, 2009 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i literally LOLd
a guy on my team hit one the other day and ran around the bases with the bat in his hands
Heyward,Hanson,and Shaffer r ready now!! Why do you think they havent signed the "right handed bat"?
by fatazfoot on Jan 7, 2009 8:59 PM EST
by Swo12bv on Sep 28, 2009 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did the ump call him out? You have to drop the bat by the time you touch first!
People will come Ray. The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. It has been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt and erased again. But baseball has marked the time. This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
by mvandonsel on Sep 29, 2009 1:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
YOU HAVE NO MARBLES!!!!
"My God! Good news fans, the Braves are showing signs of life for the first time in weeks. As a matter of fact, they appear to be beating the crap out of each other."
by bravos1984 on Sep 28, 2009 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ahh
Major League II
Tigers love pepper; they hate cinnamon.
by Jareth Cutestory on Sep 28, 2009 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Except Chipper is actually good
And he had to bunt for a base hit to win the game.
by Bronn on Sep 28, 2009 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
just like Matt Diaz!
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
"Wait, bait and bash." - Jason Heyward's personal philosophy.
by mvhsbball on Sep 28, 2009 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Skip Shumaker...
Grr…
Remember when the Panthers had a good offensive line? Yeah, me too.
--Darin Gantt
by MichaelProcton on Sep 28, 2009 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can you hold on a second? I gotta guy on the other line about some white walls
by BraveSaluki on Sep 28, 2009 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
one of the greatest films
of all time
Do you know why Buster Olney's initials are BO, because he stinks
by kp.atl on Sep 29, 2009 12:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Funny thing on the special edition DVD
There’s an alternate ending where it is revealed that the evil owner chick was actually a baseball genius who, when faced with taking ownership of a team on the brink of bankruptcy had scouted out the entire roster of no name rookies and washed-up has-beans herself, and then created the fake scheme to move the team to Florida and act like she wanted the team to fail to motivate them into playing at their peak (and to hide the fact that she couldn’t afford things like chartered air travel and clubhouse amenities).
by Lennox on Sep 29, 2009 1:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
13 straight to finish out the season. And then, we just take the whole, damn thing.
(self-appointed President of Yunel's Cartel~~~)
"The future is no place to place your better days." - Dave Matthews ~ RIP Roi
Chief! Do your anti-rain dance!!! Now, damn it! Now!!!
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Sep 28, 2009 10:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Buster Olney said he would probably pick us to make the World Series if we make the playoffs
Just sayin…
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
"Wait, bait and bash." - Jason Heyward's personal philosophy.
by mvhsbball on Sep 28, 2009 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I saw that. Let’s just hope somebody takes care of the Yankees.
(self-appointed President of Yunel's Cartel~~~)
"The future is no place to place your better days." - Dave Matthews ~ RIP Roi
Chief! Do your anti-rain dance!!! Now, damn it! Now!!!
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Sep 28, 2009 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think we’d be able to drive a tomahawk into the big apple. :-)
"My God! Good news fans, the Braves are showing signs of life for the first time in weeks. As a matter of fact, they appear to be beating the crap out of each other."
by bravos1984 on Sep 28, 2009 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh baby
if we beat the Yankees…oh man, I’d probably tattoo the date we won it all on my forehead.
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
"Wait, bait and bash." - Jason Heyward's personal philosophy.
by mvhsbball on Sep 28, 2009 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Greg Norton pinch hit grand slam
Eat your heart out, Jim Leyritz.
by Bronn on Sep 28, 2009 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
if that happened
I would probably get evicted from my appartment for screaming so much.
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
"Wait, bait and bash." - Jason Heyward's personal philosophy.
by mvhsbball on Sep 28, 2009 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I share your enthusiasm
and question your common sense.
Mat Gamel is way too cool for double consonants.
by VivaLosBravos on Sep 28, 2009 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOLOL
Tigers love pepper; they hate cinnamon.
by Jareth Cutestory on Sep 28, 2009 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i will remember u said that
Heyward,Hanson,and Shaffer r ready now!! Why do you think they havent signed the "right handed bat"?
by fatazfoot on Jan 7, 2009 8:59 PM EST
by Swo12bv on Sep 28, 2009 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That has the sound
Of a jinx which will take years to overcome.
If Buster Olney says it, run and hide/
by Bronn on Sep 28, 2009 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bump that noise. Jinx this, Buster.
(self-appointed President of Yunel's Cartel~~~)
"The future is no place to place your better days." - Dave Matthews ~ RIP Roi
Chief! Do your anti-rain dance!!! Now, damn it! Now!!!
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Sep 28, 2009 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nah, gonna finally vindicate Eric Young’s 2008 WS prediction of Tigers/Braves
by BraveSaluki on Sep 28, 2009 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL!! Talk about missing the strike zone….
"My God! Good news fans, the Braves are showing signs of life for the first time in weeks. As a matter of fact, they appear to be beating the crap out of each other."
by bravos1984 on Sep 28, 2009 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know, if we won the World Series
the extra revenue would help the Braves hang on to Hudson and Vazquez for next year. We wouldn’t necessarily need to trade a starting pitcher, even though it would bring a significant increase in payroll.
Returning all of these guys for next season while adding Heyward, and hopefully a full season of McLouth and LaRoche, might make us the early favorites in the NL.
by Bronn on Sep 28, 2009 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
...especially as the defending WS champs?
Remember when the Panthers had a good offensive line? Yeah, me too.
--Darin Gantt
by MichaelProcton on Sep 28, 2009 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Winning the WS doesn't make you a favorite next season
Example A: The 2006 Cardinals, who won 83 games, beat the Tigers in the WS fairly handily, and were never really contenders during the 2007 season, where they won 78 games.
by Bronn on Sep 28, 2009 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ironic
since his son is rooting quite the other way right now…
Mat Gamel is way too cool for double consonants.
by VivaLosBravos on Sep 28, 2009 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
actually,
he said if the season played out another week or two
because in that time, we would definitely have a 3 or so game lead
Tigers love pepper; they hate cinnamon.
by Jareth Cutestory on Sep 28, 2009 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Get out to the park!!
Chipper’s practically begging for people to come out and watch these games. I know a lot of us serious Braves fans don’t live in the ATL area, but for those of you who can, get out there!! They need us folks!!
by paulyicecubes on Sep 28, 2009 11:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
25000 is good enough for a Monday night
Im gonna guess we have 30,000 tomorrow and wednesday night. If we win both and take Thursday’s game as well, The Ted will be packed this weekend.
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
"Wait, bait and bash." - Jason Heyward's personal philosophy.
by mvhsbball on Sep 28, 2009 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Attendance
I expect there’s going to 35,000+ this weekend if the Braves sweep the Marlins. Hopefully we can get 28,000+ for the next two games against the fish. I find that kind of hard with the flooding situation and school. On the baseball side of things. We have to score early against Josh Johnson, because when he settle in he’s a phenomenal pitcher. So a good strategy is to work the count against him and get into that Marlins Bullpen by 7th or earlier. Lets Keep It Going BRAVES!
by deewill23 on Sep 28, 2009 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
we really need to play small ball tomorrow if we can. every run is big.
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
"Wait, bait and bash." - Jason Heyward's personal philosophy.
by mvhsbball on Sep 28, 2009 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We got 3 ER off Josh Johnson last time we saw him
So it’s no gurantee he’ll shut us down. Let’s hope McLouth can do what he’s done these past two games and just get on base.
by Bronn on Sep 28, 2009 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
this
it seems that whenever Nasty Nate gets on base, good things happen
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
"Wait, bait and bash." - Jason Heyward's personal philosophy.
by mvhsbball on Sep 28, 2009 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’s one of the guys that helped get this thing started. He was huge in the St. Louis and Mets’ series, but he went into a 8 game slump starting during the series against the Phillies. We’re definitely going to need him to play well in order to keep this thing going.
by Bronn on Sep 28, 2009 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/atl/ticketing/believe.jsp
"My God! Good news fans, the Braves are showing signs of life for the first time in weeks. As a matter of fact, they appear to be beating the crap out of each other."
by bravos1984 on Sep 28, 2009 11:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just win baby
I believe there’s a decent chance the Rockies lose two games. If we can win all six of ours, we’ve forced a playoff.
by Bronn on Sep 28, 2009 11:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
im hoping
the Dodgers keep losing until this weekend, so they’re in a race for home-field advantage.
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
"Wait, bait and bash." - Jason Heyward's personal philosophy.
by mvhsbball on Sep 28, 2009 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If they lose the next 2 games
and the Rockies lose 1, they’ll still be trying to clinch the division by the time Rockies play them.
Perhaps too much to ask, but if the Dodgers have something to play for, it’s to our advantage.
by Bronn on Sep 28, 2009 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
even if they've clinched the division
im sure they’d want to have home field. Think about it: Game 7 of the playoffs. Would you rather be playing at nice, cozzy Chavez Ravine where its 60 degrees, or in rainy, nasty Phillidelphia where its 40?
I know what I’d prefer.
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
"Wait, bait and bash." - Jason Heyward's personal philosophy.
by mvhsbball on Sep 28, 2009 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Quick wallpaper I made in case anyone wants to use. I just used one of the signs that is is on the website and sized it for my work laptop. Hope someone else can enjoy it as well.
[click for higher res]
by murph3 on Sep 28, 2009 11:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
thanks!
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
"Wait, bait and bash." - Jason Heyward's personal philosophy.
by mvhsbball on Sep 28, 2009 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just applied it
well done and thank you.
Mat Gamel is way too cool for double consonants.
by VivaLosBravos on Sep 28, 2009 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thank you
for your service
Do you know why Buster Olney's initials are BO, because he stinks
by kp.atl on Sep 28, 2009 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Quotes from after the game:
Gotta love JJ’s and Moylan’s responses.
Frank Wren for GM of the Year.
"Wait, bait and bash." - Jason Heyward's personal philosophy.
by mvhsbball on Sep 28, 2009 11:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I believe!!!!
We need to support this TEAM…… I know many of the braves true fans live away from Atlanta, but those who live there, MUST attend to the remaining games…..Chipper went straight to the point, he called people out!!!!!!!!!!!! We need to have the extra factor, more fans more energy around the players…….PLEASE dont let this braves down, they are doing all they can…….
WE WILL GO TO THE PLAYOFF, AND LISTEN…….WE WILL WIN IT ALL……BRAVES WILL WIN THE WORLD SERIES…..AND HANSON WILL BE THE WS MVP……..
by Braves4life on Sep 29, 2009 2:54 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The catch that wasn't!!!!!!
So colorado as seen in the picture should be up only one game. That great catch wasn’t a catch at all in colorado yesterday. This is tough to watch wish they had replays on catches.
As Troy Renck explained in today’s Post, Clint Barmes’ doubling-up of Albert Pujols on an over-the-shoulder, tumbling catch and throw-out to end the game Sunday may end up saving the Rockies’ season.
As Troy Renck explained in today’s Post, Clint Barmes’ doubling-up of Albert Pujols on an over-the-shoulder, tumbling catch and throw-out to end the game Sunday may end up saving the Rockies’ season.
But there’s more to the story. Maybe. If you’ve seen the replay, Barmes’ catch happened very fast. He sprinted to right field, fell over, rolled, sprang up and threw to first. All within maybe three seconds. TV cameras show it all from a distance.
Two photographers, though, got a different angle of Barmes’ play.
The first comes from Post photog Hyoung Chang. One of his photos can be found on the front page of today’s sports section:
But he also took this photo, which didn’t make the paper:
Clearly, Barmes is bobbling the ball on his way down. But it’s not clear in that photo what happens next.
For that, we turn to industrious reader Craig Welling, who posted this photo to the Rockies fan page at the Post Neighbor’s Forum:
It looks as if the ball hits the ground. Craig posted a series of photos at his Rockies photos blog, if you want to see the progression.
Barmes said after the game: "It all happened so fast. I know that it was in my glove, or it hit my glove. And I think as I was going down it hit my glove and then it went across my body or something. I don’t know. I know I came up with it in my bare hand."
Video of Barmes talking about the catch here.
And in his postgame interview, Jim Tracy said: it’s "the most difficult play to make at Coors Field."
by Richshuturmouth on Sep 29, 2009 3:16 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Everywhere else has the matchup as Huddy v. Johnson, but BBTN made it sound like Huddy was going up against VandenHurk (near the bottom, in the matchup setion):
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/notebook?page=bbtn
I would love that game…I hope there is some truth to it.
by award6 on Sep 29, 2009 6:41 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They keep talking about how sick J.Johnson has been...
but one thing that bothers me is that athletes often play much better when they are sick because they don’t try to do too much. Not just baseball but basketball is another good example. It would be nice to face VandenHurk.
by Fischerking on Sep 29, 2009 9:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Johnson is pitching today.
http://joefrisaro.mlblogs.com/archives/2009/09/jj_to_start.html
Remember when the Panthers had a good offensive line? Yeah, me too.
--Darin Gantt
by MichaelProcton on Sep 29, 2009 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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