Braves Set NLDS Roster
by gondeee on Oct 7, 2010 3:51 PM EDT
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PrintHere is your NLDS Braves roster:
PITCHERS (11): Brandon Beachy (RH), Mike Dunn (LH), Kyle Farnsworth (RH), Tommy Hanson (RH), Tim Hudson (RH), Craig Kimbrel (RH), Derek Lowe (RH), Cristhian Martinez (RH), Peter Moylan (RH), Jonny Venters (LH) and Billy Wagner (LH)
CATCHERS (2): Brian McCann and David Ross
INFIELDERS (7): Brooks Conrad, Troy Glaus, Alex Gonzalez, Diory Hernandez, Eric Hinske, Omar Infante and Derrek Lee
OUTFIELDERS (5): Rick Ankiel, Melky Cabrera, Matt Diaz, Jason Heyward and Nate McLouth
Yes, Melky was always going to be on it. I can't believe Cristhian Martinez is on the roster, but he's a healthy hard-throwing arm.
I shudder to say it, but there are only three members of the 2005 playoff team on this roster: Tim Hudson, Brian McCann, and ... wait for it ... Kyle Farnsworth!
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Dunn replaced EOF, Martinez replaced Saito.
'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike
by Scott Coleman on Oct 7, 2010 1:24 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Does anyone else
think it would be beneficial to carry a third catcher and only ONE of McLouth/Ankiel to be able to utilize Ross’ bat of the bench more??? Bobby will never PH with Ross for fear of losing hisbackup catcher…. Ross deserves more AB’s!!!
"I wasn’t thinking about it. That’s the worst celebration of all time. I didn’t know what to do. I got lost in the moment." - Brian McCann
Honestly
I agree except i would remove Melky for the 3rd catcher
by drumzalicious on Oct 7, 2010 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions
This team needs Melky
to buy the pregame donuts…
"I wasn’t thinking about it. That’s the worst celebration of all time. I didn’t know what to do. I got lost in the moment." - Brian McCann
by HansonManCrush on Oct 7, 2010 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Do you really think the donuts will make it to the clubhouse if Melky is in charge?
by king of games on Oct 7, 2010 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions
lol
touche
"I wasn’t thinking about it. That’s the worst celebration of all time. I didn’t know what to do. I got lost in the moment." - Brian McCann
by HansonManCrush on Oct 7, 2010 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Ah
hahahahahahaha
The Atlanta Braves have two AAA minor league affiliates, the Gwinnet Braves and the Kansas City Royals
by KamikaziMelon on Oct 7, 2010 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions
This is the 15th consecutive Braves postseason appearance
that I have been left off the postseason roster.
I guess there’s always hope for the NLCS and WS.
"Jason Heyward was a Greek philosopher reincarnated as a baseball player." - Don Sutton
I'm
Right there with you buddy…
The Atlanta Braves have two AAA minor league affiliates, the Gwinnet Braves and the Kansas City Royals
by KamikaziMelon on Oct 7, 2010 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Strategy for winning is...
BUNTING!!
The birth of Jason Heyward was God’s punishment for the sins of the people in New York and Philly.
by TonyAlmeyda on Oct 7, 2010 1:25 PM EDT reply actions 5 recs
this
"I wasn’t thinking about it. That’s the worst celebration of all time. I didn’t know what to do. I got lost in the moment." - Brian McCann
by HansonManCrush on Oct 7, 2010 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions
That makes me...
That makes me long for the days of OTIS NIXON at the top of the order!!
Chicken pot, chicken pot, chicken pot pie!!
All the Melky bashing! Ankiel is hitting .145 in away games. Hudson has a higher batting average away from home. Ankiel is pathetic, should be left off the regular and postseason roster.
he’s got an arm though and can play CF better than melky, therefore he stays in my mind…
by forgotten_glory on Oct 7, 2010 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Ankiel screams
“late inning defensive replacement”
"Jason Heyward was a Greek philosopher reincarnated as a baseball player." - Don Sutton
Look at me!
I’m Ron Gardenhire! I like to give outs away to other teams!
"Jason Heyward was a Greek philosopher reincarnated as a baseball player." - Don Sutton
And not pull my starter when he's so obviously gassed last night
If Albert played in the AFL, they’d have to rename it the AZ/NM Fall League, based on where his homers landed.
Please
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elV6TiKdKVA
Much more epic.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
In the playoffs...
…I think you might think about using the backup catcher as a pinch-hitter more often and then just suffer through the emergency catcher if forced.
As for Melky, yes, he was always going to be on it. Yes, he sucks, but does he really suck significantly more than our other non-Heyward outfield options? No, not really. I imagine Melky might get a start, too. It’s not like the others really deserve the starts either.
Diaz
deserves it more… he can hit… he just needs to be in the lineup more than once every three to four days to get in a groove
"I wasn’t thinking about it. That’s the worst celebration of all time. I didn’t know what to do. I got lost in the moment." - Brian McCann
by HansonManCrush on Oct 7, 2010 1:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Hell Yes
Diaz should be playing LF over Cabrera or McLouth.
Write your own recap!.....mvhsbball
maybe
we get lucky and Sea Bass finds his power swing
"I wasn’t thinking about it. That’s the worst celebration of all time. I didn’t know what to do. I got lost in the moment." - Brian McCann
by HansonManCrush on Oct 7, 2010 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Not likely, both parks hate the long ball.
by king of games on Oct 7, 2010 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions
true...
but… oh who am I kidding…
"I wasn’t thinking about it. That’s the worst celebration of all time. I didn’t know what to do. I got lost in the moment." - Brian McCann
by HansonManCrush on Oct 7, 2010 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s amazing the effect Chipper and Prado have on the look of our infield…and bench for that matter.
by king of games on Oct 7, 2010 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions
so true...
I was in a funk for days when Chipper went down… I just knew… and for the record, I was never a fan of that Esco/A-Gon trade either
"I wasn’t thinking about it. That’s the worst celebration of all time. I didn’t know what to do. I got lost in the moment." - Brian McCann
by HansonManCrush on Oct 7, 2010 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions
i shed a tear
when Chipper went down. i was watching @ buffalo wild wings, and i didn’t care who saw me!
Wait - Kelly Johnson hits lefties better than righties? That just HAS to be backwards. - Bobby Cox as he looks at KJ's splits for his career
by Jareth Cutestory on Oct 7, 2010 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions
my
girlfirend thinks I’m a heartless bastard… She says the only two times she’s seen my cry was when chipper got hurt and when Bobby gave his thank you speech last weekend
"I wasn’t thinking about it. That’s the worst celebration of all time. I didn’t know what to do. I got lost in the moment." - Brian McCann
by HansonManCrush on Oct 7, 2010 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions
You obviously
Have never seen the last episode of the Golden Girls or Fievel’s An American Tale.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
obviously...
"I wasn’t thinking about it. That’s the worst celebration of all time. I didn’t know what to do. I got lost in the moment." - Brian McCann
by HansonManCrush on Oct 7, 2010 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Or the last episode of Fresh Prince of Bel Aire, gets me every time.
by king of games on Oct 7, 2010 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions
I
always wondered how that show ended
"I wasn’t thinking about it. That’s the worst celebration of all time. I didn’t know what to do. I got lost in the moment." - Brian McCann
by HansonManCrush on Oct 7, 2010 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Nah man
worst one was when Will’s father left him again.
“Why don’t he want me?”
/wipes away tear
"We should just concentrate on what we’re good at… Death Metal and interior design." – William Murderface
I love that show
Admired as a saint. Defined by my rank. Combined with my strength. My time and my length.
It was incredibly depressing
when it turned out there were in fact cats in America.
There are no Giants in Braves Country. Well, except Jason Heyward.
When I was a kid I would call FOX 97 several times a week and ask them to play “Somewhere Out There.” I listed every night while going to sleep and they never played it.
DON'T GO TO SLEEP EARLY OR JEFF FRANCOEUR WILL HAUNT YOUR DREAMS AND LOWER YOUR OBP. - Scott
That
is one of the sadest things I have ever heard… and i’ve had it pretty rough these past 29 years haha
"I wasn’t thinking about it. That’s the worst celebration of all time. I didn’t know what to do. I got lost in the moment." - Brian McCann
by HansonManCrush on Oct 7, 2010 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Same thing here!
We were at a wedding on Saturday. I didn’t tear up during the ceremony, and I didn’t tear up at the reception when her elderly grandpa got up out of his wheelchair to dance with the bride. BUT i did tear up on the drive from the ceremony to the reception while listening to Chipper’s speech on the radio. My girlfriend won’t let that one go hahaha
by McGriff the Crime Dog on Oct 7, 2010 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions
we
just have our priorities straight… there’s nothing wrong with that… at least we know what’s really important
"I wasn’t thinking about it. That’s the worst celebration of all time. I didn’t know what to do. I got lost in the moment." - Brian McCann
by HansonManCrush on Oct 7, 2010 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions
I wouldn’t hate seeing Sea Bass in the 3-spot between Heyward and Lee/McCann.
Unconventional, but think about it. With Heyward’s OBP and Lee/McCann following, Sea Bass could get a lot more fastballs. And fastballs = dingers.
If Albert played in the AFL, they’d have to rename it the AZ/NM Fall League, based on where his homers landed.
I would prefer the 3 hole hitter not be someone who is not that good at getting on base.
"Jason Heyward was a Greek philosopher reincarnated as a baseball player." - Don Sutton
he grounds into double plays tho…im not basing this off of any stat, lol…just always seems to be the case in big situations…
by forgotten_glory on Oct 7, 2010 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions
But I think more FBs = more LD and HRs for Sea Bass.
If Albert played in the AFL, they’d have to rename it the AZ/NM Fall League, based on where his homers landed.
Hey there. I have one ticket to Friday night’s game…interested?
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.
LOL..sorry buddy no plane ticket. Game ticket wouldn’t be free. Face value though…not trying to make money.
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.
Heck yeah!
How we gonna do this?
If Albert played in the AFL, they’d have to rename it the AZ/NM Fall League, based on where his homers landed.
Nice...
Am I an ass hole for selling this to a random Braves fan from TC instead of inviting a friend who is a Giants fan?? LOL. I guess I figure, why add another Giants fan to the 50k that will be there already.
I am going to try and head in early, leave Sactown around noon, hopefully leave from the Pleasant Hill BART around 130 or so, in The City by 330.
We can meet up somehow. My email is my TC name @ gmail
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.
Hey
I’m hardly a random Braves fan…been on TC for years, after a while it feels like you know people, ya know? Plus, us California Braves fans need to stick together…
Anyway, that timing works for me. I work in downtown SF, and I’ll try to get out by 5p at the latest.
I’ll send you an e-mail.
If Albert played in the AFL, they’d have to rename it the AZ/NM Fall League, based on where his homers landed.
Random was the wrong word...my bad...I know you've been on here forever.
I just know a ton of Giants fans, so hooking up somebody I know from TC is unexpected. However, it would be my pleasure, California Braves fans definitely have to stick together. Shoot me an email. If I get to SF early enough I might be able to drop off the ticket.
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.
You have mail
If Albert played in the AFL, they’d have to rename it the AZ/NM Fall League, based on where his homers landed.
I have no clue why
but I feel mike Matt Diaz needs to play tonight.
'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike
by Scott Coleman on Oct 7, 2010 1:30 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
YES!!!!!!
For the love of Pujols put DIAZ IN!!!!!!
"I wasn’t thinking about it. That’s the worst celebration of all time. I didn’t know what to do. I got lost in the moment." - Brian McCann
by HansonManCrush on Oct 7, 2010 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions
For the love of Diaz
put PUJOLS IN!!!!
"Jason Heyward was a Greek philosopher reincarnated as a baseball player." - Don Sutton
Is
it too late to make a waiver claim?
"I wasn’t thinking about it. That’s the worst celebration of all time. I didn’t know what to do. I got lost in the moment." - Brian McCann
by HansonManCrush on Oct 7, 2010 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Not if we
distract Selig and Co.
"Jason Heyward was a Greek philosopher reincarnated as a baseball player." - Don Sutton
Braves Fans: LOOK PEDs OVER THERE!
Selig: Where? Over there? I don’t see anything! Hey, wait a second!
by king of games on Oct 7, 2010 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions
That, or put a Just For Men commercial on the TV.
'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike
by Scott Coleman on Oct 7, 2010 1:43 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Yeah
Like the one where the girl knocks on the guy’s door asking for milk and he runs to the store, dyes his hair, and then answers the door and she’s still waiting for him… so true to life
"I wasn’t thinking about it. That’s the worst celebration of all time. I didn’t know what to do. I got lost in the moment." - Brian McCann
by HansonManCrush on Oct 7, 2010 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Dear Penthouse Forum......
"Jason Heyward was a Greek philosopher reincarnated as a baseball player." - Don Sutton
nice...
maybe I’ll go buy some just for men… I don’t really need it, but…
"I wasn’t thinking about it. That’s the worst celebration of all time. I didn’t know what to do. I got lost in the moment." - Brian McCann
by HansonManCrush on Oct 7, 2010 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions
via Braves Bloggers
1st in the Franchise, Braves have 7 rookies in the postseason roster
A little disbelief this group made the playoffs. Losing Chipper, Prado and Jurrjens, having all these 4th outfielders, pretty unbelievable. 7 rookies on the playoff roster, that’s just nuts. But somehow, some way, I can see this bunch being competitive. They can beat anybody, just need a few timely hits.
Write your own recap!.....mvhsbball
all it would take is a few timely hits
to make this a timeless team :D
Wait - Kelly Johnson hits lefties better than righties? That just HAS to be backwards. - Bobby Cox as he looks at KJ's splits for his career
by Jareth Cutestory on Oct 7, 2010 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions
you love it.
Wait - Kelly Johnson hits lefties better than righties? That just HAS to be backwards. - Bobby Cox as he looks at KJ's splits for his career
by Jareth Cutestory on Oct 7, 2010 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions
We had 3 Aces in playoff
+ Chipper, Andruw, Klesko, Javy Lopez and only won 1 WS
Maybe with a bunch of rookies, we can win the WS. Rookies are hungry for titles
It barely did
And they did have Prado until very close to the end. This is definitely one of the weakest versions of the 2010 team to ever take the field.
I should say...
THE weakest. Yes, there were times when Glaus was playing 1B and hitting 0-for-a-gazillion, but we always had Prado then, and Chipper for all but about a week of it.
Yup
This lineup in minor league bad. That being said, I really like our postseason pitching staff.
by king of games on Oct 7, 2010 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m surprised 05’s Baby Braves didn’t have more rookies on the roster. Just off the top of my head I know Francoeur, McCann, Devine, and Kelly were in the mix. Wasn’t that LaRoche’s first year before assuming full time duty, or was he up in 04? Kyle Davies debuted that year too; can’t remember if he stayed up through the postseason though.
by J-Freak on Oct 7, 2010 2:04 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
hopefully
they’ll only bring him in after we get a 20-run lead… but even then I’d be nervous
"I wasn’t thinking about it. That’s the worst celebration of all time. I didn’t know what to do. I got lost in the moment." - Brian McCann
by HansonManCrush on Oct 7, 2010 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions
No Brad Ausmus anymore.
Or Chris Burke.
"Jason Heyward was a Greek philosopher reincarnated as a baseball player." - Don Sutton
Reply fail!
But must we bring them up? This is a happy day!
by E-Lizz on Oct 7, 2010 2:16 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
…and I just can’t hide it!
Jason Heyward wins at baseball.
by bbxxj on Oct 7, 2010 2:18 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Oh what the hell
and I think I like it, oh yeah
"Jason Heyward was a Greek philosopher reincarnated as a baseball player." - Don Sutton
obligatory
And hey, look! There’s the old “Superstation TBS” logo for a bit of the old Braves magic!
"We should just concentrate on what we’re good at… Death Metal and interior design." – William Murderface
by Anthony Pace on Oct 7, 2010 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
Best. Episode. Ever.
Oh, did I miss the point?
by king of games on Oct 7, 2010 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions
SBTB is always the point.
"We should just concentrate on what we’re good at… Death Metal and interior design." – William Murderface
Wait, so is that 7 rookies on the roster?
And Farnsworth… no, please, don’t…
"That's my teammate, man... That's my quarterback"
7 rookies + Diory
and guys like Farnsworth and Ankiel
so sad...
so so sad…
"I wasn’t thinking about it. That’s the worst celebration of all time. I didn’t know what to do. I got lost in the moment." - Brian McCann
by HansonManCrush on Oct 7, 2010 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions
SMH
ON – Farnsworth, Melky, McOut
OFF – Diaz, Freeman, EOF/Saito/anybody but Farnsworth
Well, at least we know who’s first out of the pen for mop-up duty.
Eddie V
by DolphinNation on Oct 7, 2010 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Crap...I meant
Diaz not starting over Melky, most likely.
Eddie V
by DolphinNation on Oct 7, 2010 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions
I mean it's tough
Do you pitch Farnsworth, who has zero clutch, or Venters whose arm is literally about to fall off
"That's my teammate, man... That's my quarterback"
by TurnerTheBurner on Oct 7, 2010 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Are you asking me
…or Bobby Cox? He’ll pitch Venters every game this series, UNLESS his arm snaps off.
Eddie V
by DolphinNation on Oct 7, 2010 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Then he'll just pitch righty.....
…..in the event that happens.
by Undocorkscrew on Oct 7, 2010 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions
oh man...
let’s hope that the young guys can keep their heads and that Timmy has one of his meltdowns today
"That's my teammate, man... That's my quarterback"
by TurnerTheBurner on Oct 7, 2010 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Braves need to be patient to start.....
Lincecum tends to get a little over amped in big games, so hopefully his adrenaline throws him off. I’d love to see the Braves do what they did in the first half, which J-Hey calls……..wait, bait, bash.
Man I wish there was a spot for Glaus somewhere.
by Undocorkscrew on Oct 7, 2010 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Im so torn with this comment...
on the one hand, I tend to agree with patience at the plate… on the other, for the past month opposing pitchers seem to throw the first one right down the middle for a strike constantly, cause we NEVER swing at the first pitch.
I mean really, I was at the game last saturday, and do not think we swung at the first pitch once… patience is good, but lately its been a little ridiculous
Who all has rings on the Braves?
Chipper
Hinske
Melky
Lowe
Gonzo
Glaus
Lee
Anyone else?
Gonzo
has a ring?
Doest Saito? Wasn’t he on the ’07 Red Sox or was he in LA then?
"I wasn’t thinking about it. That’s the worst celebration of all time. I didn’t know what to do. I got lost in the moment." - Brian McCann
by HansonManCrush on Oct 7, 2010 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Didn't Gonzo win one with the Marlins?
As well as Lee?
And I think Saito was in LA in 07
by Undocorkscrew on Oct 7, 2010 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Ok...
I’m sure you’re right….
It’d be great for all the Braves to get rings in ’10
"I wasn’t thinking about it. That’s the worst celebration of all time. I didn’t know what to do. I got lost in the moment." - Brian McCann
by HansonManCrush on Oct 7, 2010 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Gonzo & Lee – ’03, Marlins
Saito – ’07, LA – no ring
by Infield Elephant on Oct 7, 2010 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Someone notice that Farnsworth will play his 2nd consecutive postseason with the same team
with the difference that his last postseason game with this team was 5 years ago, same as the team.
it's obvious
Farnsie is the talisman we’ve been missing for the last half decade. Although it’d probably work just as well to make him the clubhouse janitor instead of a reliever…
"We should just concentrate on what we’re good at… Death Metal and interior design." – William Murderface
That was also the year we let Julio Franco go.
I’d rather have him right now (at age 127) than Farnsy.
by king of games on Oct 7, 2010 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Fucking Melky. Ankle sucks but he can field at least. Freeman should be in there for glove alone.
Morgan: Do you think I could come into the clubhouse after the game and display my ass for both those veterans and the younger guys?
Baker: Well, Joe, you are on the payroll of the team, and you're a legend, so I suppose — holy shit!
[Joe has appeared next to Dusty, in the dugout, completely naked]
Morgan: Hey.
The sideways throw against the Reds comes to mind...
"That's my teammate, man... That's my quarterback"
by TurnerTheBurner on Oct 7, 2010 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions
i think about that every time i hear his name…
by forgotten_glory on Oct 7, 2010 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions
You realize DLee isn’t a slouch at the position, right? Further, you realize that Lee’s bat alone makes him more valuable than a 21 year old rookie who’s barely had his cup of coffee?
"Jason Heyward was a Greek philosopher reincarnated as a baseball player." - Don Sutton
I don't think he's saying Freeman should start over Lee....
I think he’s just saying that at least Freeman brings something to the game, unlike Melky who’s a defensive and offensive liability.
But it’s perfectly understandable why Melky was put on the roster and Freeman was left off it. Braves already have 7 rookies.
by Undocorkscrew on Oct 7, 2010 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions
How many first basemen do we really need on the postseason roster?
by king of games on Oct 7, 2010 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Only one if he could mash.
"What was more odd than that pitch being low is that Jeff Francoeur didn't swing at it." -- Jim Powell, Aug. 4, 2010.
I feel Lee's going to be locked in this series....
by Undocorkscrew on Oct 7, 2010 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Here's hoping the time off helps all bats (on our side)
"What was more odd than that pitch being low is that Jeff Francoeur didn't swing at it." -- Jim Powell, Aug. 4, 2010.
If nothing else...
Not too many baserunners are gonna test Ankiel’s arm. And in this series, that could make a big difference.
"What was more odd than that pitch being low is that Jeff Francoeur didn't swing at it." -- Jim Powell, Aug. 4, 2010.
Love
Kimbrel in the bullpen… So excited about the thought of him being an anchor in the bullpen for the near future… may have to change my handle
"I wasn’t thinking about it. That’s the worst celebration of all time. I didn’t know what to do. I got lost in the moment." - Brian McCann
Gints Roster
Did they keep Zito on the playoff roster?
If Albert played in the AFL, they’d have to rename it the AZ/NM Fall League, based on where his homers landed.
according to sportscenter, no. Yes I watch sportscenter, only for the highlights.
"Tony Gwynn made sacrifices. Cal Ripken made sacrifices. I'm not sure Derek Jeter made sacrifices given the ungodly deep pockets the Yankees have." - Chipper Jones
Giants could be doing the Braves a favor there....
Braves generally struggle against soft tossers and lefties, Zito being both. Didn’t he shut the Braves down last time he faced them? I remember the Braves beating Cain and Sanchez, but can’t remember if it was Lincecum or Zito who beat them in that series…
by Undocorkscrew on Oct 7, 2010 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions
yea
i think zito beats us all the time…
by forgotten_glory on Oct 7, 2010 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions
I guess Zito’s ‘audition’ on Saturday cinched it. They lost trust in him (again).
"What was more odd than that pitch being low is that Jeff Francoeur didn't swing at it." -- Jim Powell, Aug. 4, 2010.
Zito should be traded at the deadline every year. Just like Laroche should be traded for every year at the deadline.
by king of games on Oct 7, 2010 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Giants Roster (courtesy of McCovery Chronicles)
They are ecstatic that Jose Guillen didn’t crack this list.
Pitchers (11)
41 Jeremy Affeldt LHP
40 Madison Bumgarner LHP
18 Matt Cain RHP
46 Santiago Casilla RHP
55 Tim Lincecum RHP
49 Javier Lopez LHP
59 Guillermo Mota RHP
52 Ramon Ramirez RHP
54 Sergio Romo RHP
57 Jonathan Sanchez LHP
38 Brian Wilson RHP
Catchers (2)
28 Buster Posey C
22 Eli Whiteside C
Infielders (7)
14 Mike Fontenot IF
17 Aubrey Huff IF
10 Travis Ishikawa IF
16 Edgar Renteria IF
21 Freddy Sanchez IF
48 Pablo Sandoval IF
5 Juan Uribe IF
Outfielders (5)
9 Pat Burrell OF
13 Cody Ross OF
33 Aaron Rowand OF
12 Nate Schierholtz OF
56 Andres Torres OF
"What was more odd than that pitch being low is that Jeff Francoeur didn't swing at it." -- Jim Powell, Aug. 4, 2010.
Watch out
For Cody Ross. He loves to abuse us.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
Wow, they’re really going with Bumgarner as their 4th, huh? In-ter-est-ing.
If Albert played in the AFL, they’d have to rename it the AZ/NM Fall League, based on where his homers landed.
Zito is sitting.
Would love to have one game in which their starter is run off by the third inning… just to see how that disrupts the rest of the proceedings.
"What was more odd than that pitch being low is that Jeff Francoeur didn't swing at it." -- Jim Powell, Aug. 4, 2010.
You mean opposing starting pitchers can pitch less than 7 innings?
by king of games on Oct 7, 2010 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions
I think only the Cubs knew about that rule.
"What was more odd than that pitch being low is that Jeff Francoeur didn't swing at it." -- Jim Powell, Aug. 4, 2010.
That makes me think.
Wouldn’t it be fun if there was a rule that said a starting pitcher HAD to throw at least 5 innings?
by king of games on Oct 7, 2010 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions
We need to activate double agent Nate Schierholtz.
by king of games on Oct 7, 2010 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Was the alternate spelling part of his cover?
"What was more odd than that pitch being low is that Jeff Francoeur didn't swing at it." -- Jim Powell, Aug. 4, 2010.
Obviously. Using the same spelling would just be stupid.
by king of games on Oct 7, 2010 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions
FTFY DOB
ajcbraves Happy 25th birthday to #Braves pitcher Kris Medlen, traveling with the team in postseason as he continues rehab from Tommy John surgery
ajcbraves Happy 25th15th birthday to #Braves pitcher Kris Medlen, traveling with the team in postseason as he continues rehab from Tommy John surgery.
Bobby Cox will be taking him to get his learner’s permit when they get back to Atlanta. The party at Chuck E Cheese’s last night was epic.
CYBORG HANSON: SHALL SIMULTANEOUSLY CONSUME HUMAN MOVIEFILM TRILOGY "MIGHTY DUCKS" TO OBSERVE SCRAPPY PLAYOFF TACTICS AND EXPLODING GROUP HIGH FIVES.
He will, of course,
still be wearing the Hello Kitty backpack.
"Jason Heyward was a Greek philosopher reincarnated as a baseball player." - Don Sutton
I
thought it was Hannah Montana
"I wasn’t thinking about it. That’s the worst celebration of all time. I didn’t know what to do. I got lost in the moment." - Brian McCann
by HansonManCrush on Oct 7, 2010 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Maddon just got tossed.
Ranger’s Michael Young got a second chance after getting a check swing called in his favor and he smashed a homer to center. When he returns to the Ranger’s dugout you hear “FUCK YEAH! FUCK YEAH!” clear as day on the TBS broadcast.
DON'T GO TO SLEEP EARLY OR JEFF FRANCOEUR WILL HAUNT YOUR DREAMS AND LOWER YOUR OBP. - Scott
I CAN"T WAIT FOR TONIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hopefully Lincecum comes to the game high, so he pitches like shit
Yeah, just like David Wells
Oh wait…
If Albert played in the AFL, they’d have to rename it the AZ/NM Fall League, based on where his homers landed.
lol
But I thought he was just mind-numbingly drunk. At least that’s what he said in his autobiography.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
I’d also be fine with a .25 BAC Lincecum tonight.
If Albert played in the AFL, they’d have to rename it the AZ/NM Fall League, based on where his homers landed.
Or
A repeat of the 2008 ASG when “stomach flu” prevented him from starting.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
The real mystery there was what bartender would actually serve a guy who looked like he was 15.
If Albert played in the AFL, they’d have to rename it the AZ/NM Fall League, based on where his homers landed.
I bet
The bartender knew who he was, but didn’t want to get a bad rep for refusing a baseball superstar, so he gave him nothing but O’Douls all night. But it turned into one of those psychology things, and Timmy thought it was real beer, and ended up getting blitzed anyway.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
That near-beer
Can really uspet your stomach. Not that I’d know anything about that…
If Albert played in the AFL, they’d have to rename it the AZ/NM Fall League, based on where his homers landed.
When you're a kid
Any booze will upset your stomach. I had a wine cooler when I was 9 and I thought I was going to die.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
How would one be the opposite of “mind-numbingly” when drunk?
I’m not trying to question your phrase, I just think whoever came up with it was a bit odd.
"Jason Heyward was a Greek philosopher reincarnated as a baseball player." - Don Sutton
Because I Got High
Lyrics and music by Tim Lincecum
I was gonna clean the ’pen until I got high
I gonna get up and find the broom but then I got high
Bullpen is still messed up and I know why
- cause I got high [repeat 3X]
I was gonna go to the clubhouse before I got high
I coulda cheated and struck you out but I got high
I am throwin’ bp next spring and I know why
Hey hey!
- cause I got high [repeat 3X]
I was gonna get on the mound and pitch but I got high
I just got a new Cy Young Award but I got high
now I’m selling ’em off and I know why
- cause I got high [repeat 3X]
I was gonna go to court before I got high
I was gonna pay my child support but then I got high
they took my arbitration and I know why
- cause I got high [repeat 3X]
I wasnt gonna run from the cops but I was high
I was gonna win LDS game one but I was high
Now I am in the minors and I know why
Hey hey!
- because I got high [repeat 3X]
I was gonna make love to you but then I got high
I was gonna eat some Panda too but then I got high
now I’m jacking off and I know why
- cause I got high [repeat 3X]
I’m gonna stop singing this song because I’m high
I’m pitching this whole lineup wrong because I’m high
and if I dont last one inning I know why
- cause I’m high [repeat 3X]
"Jason Heyward was a Greek philosopher reincarnated as a baseball player." - Don Sutton
LINEUP!
Infante
Heyward
Lee
McCann
Gonzalez
Diaz
Conrad
Ankiel
Lowe
'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike
Diaz!!!!
Oh, Bobby, you’re so great
Watching Bobby Cox pick boogers since 1995
by a hooter's baby on Oct 7, 2010 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Hell yeah!
That’s perfect! Bobby finally got it right for the first time since like June.
by king of games on Oct 7, 2010 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions
YES!
RUNZ PLEASE!
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.
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