Spring Training Open Thread: Braves at Cardinals
by gondeee on Mar 18, 2010 9:42 AM EDT
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PrintThe Braves finish up the overnight trip to Jupiter by taking on the Cardinals today at 1pm. No television today (sad). We'll have to wait until Tuesday on the World Wide Leader for a televised Braves game. Tim Hudson gets the start for the Braves, followed by Kris Medlen, Jo-Jo Reyes, and Jeff Lyman.
I'll once again be in Minor League camp getting some interviews. Yesterday I talked with Cody Johnson (at length, he's a talker) and Brett DeVall (which should be on FoxSportsSouth.com later), and I did a little "communicating" with Edward Salcedo, who by the way, looks awesome at everything he does on the field.
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Salcedo...
Great to hear he’s looking good in the field. can you tell us more about the “conversation” with him? was he personable? Get any vibe from the guy?
Looking forward to a lot of minors coverage...
so many players to be discussed—Bethancourt, Milligan, RSF, Gerry Rodriguez, the plethora of Ps.
the mix of young and old on the big league roster...
the load of talent coming up from the low minors, it’s a good time to be a Braves fan.
by Mr. Sanchez on Mar 18, 2010 11:28 AM EDT up reply actions
It sure is....
When asked what aspects of Heyward’s game need improvement, one scout simply replied, "Nothing."
Lyman
hope he has a good relief appearance today. I hope to see him in our pen next year as a middle relief guy or maybe a swingman in 2012 if Meds gets a spot in the rotation.
Lineup:
Cabrera
Prado
Chipper
Glaus
Diaz
McLouth
Infante
Ross
Hudson
We’ll see how McLouth responds to being lower in the order and possibly having men on base…
Sweet!
I’m going sunday… so if hes getting a day off here, it increases my chance of getting him
www.takeyourskirtofftombrady.com
by Sid Bream's Moustache on Mar 18, 2010 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions
I wouldn’t classify what McLouth is doing as “hitting”. I’d say he is the 6th person to walk towards the batters box
www.takeyourskirtofftombrady.com
by Sid Bream's Moustache on Mar 18, 2010 12:51 PM EDT up reply actions
I can't wait!
When asked what aspects of Heyward’s game need improvement, one scout simply replied, "Nothing."
11 for 21 so far for Glaus. 0-1.
0-2. fastballs. Ball 1.
Pop up on the infield – Pujols takes it.
Chipper stranded – 3 out.
Thanks for the play-by-play!
When asked what aspects of Heyward’s game need improvement, one scout simply replied, "Nothing."
Bottom of the First
My pleasure… Schumacher / Lopez / Pujols scheduled.
Huddy starts with a groundout… 3-1 in the scorebook, Huddy covering.
BYU 35, Gators 33 at halftime.
Anybody else double dipping and listening to the braves while watching the Tourney?
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
~Earl Wilson
Yeah, and some one needs to tell Nova to play some ball!
by thenightstallion on Mar 18, 2010 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions
RM is playing very well and Nova is playing awful
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
~Earl Wilson
he picked well last year though
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
~Earl Wilson
Best Work Day Ever! Play by play baseball and March Madness. Not getting anything done today.
by Bmacbandwagon on Mar 18, 2010 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions
pure awesome, like National signing day
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
~Earl Wilson
My work sucks today.
I actually have to get a lot done. This is tough. :(
oh what a difference a year makes...
in politics and sports…
"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
It reminds me of when I was a kid. I was so excited the first time I ever cut the grass. It was like “hey, dad thinks I can handle it! Cool!” and it quickly turned into “Son of a gun, just landscape with rock!”
"My team of nine guys who hit like Albert Pujols and never ever bunt just beat your team with one Shane Victorino 472 to 3."
by justincredubil02 on Mar 18, 2010 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Top of the 2nd
Diaz / McLouth / Infante
Ball 1 low, ball two. ball inside… strike — He Walks.
Nothing much about Huddy — he hasn’t broken a sweat yet!
The Cardinals guys are hammering McLouth hard
by thenightstallion on Mar 18, 2010 1:19 PM EDT reply actions
I've got BYU -FL game on.
BYU up by 2, very close game thus far.
When asked what aspects of Heyward’s game need improvement, one scout simply replied, "Nothing."
3-0 on Ludwig once they opted to tell us about pitches. Strike 1.
Pop foul back, 3-2.
Strike Three Swinging. Two down.
afternoon, ya'll
man, i wouldn’t have expected cody to be a “talker”
"Dum spiro spero"
by Bravely going forward on Mar 18, 2010 1:35 PM EDT reply actions
He kinda looked that way at Heap’s softball game in November; just kinda chatting and smiling with anyone he came in contact with.
i’m actually glad to hear that. some folks just have a serious-looking default expression, i guess.
"Dum spiro spero"
by Bravely going forward on Mar 18, 2010 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Top of Third Inning. Top of order for Atlanta
Melky to start. BYU leads Fla by 5 arrggg.
Pop-up into the crowd. 0-1. Ball high, 1-1.
Through the hole at short — first hit for Atlanta.
nice work on the PBP sir
much appreciated
I thought hurricane season was over........
by bravesguy311 on Mar 18, 2010 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah, the announcers said there was no doubt about it from the second it left his bat. I’m excited to see the video when they post it on MLB.com tonight
by thenightstallion on Mar 18, 2010 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions
great for chipper, but i’m really glad to see melky doing well, too
"Dum spiro spero"
by Bravely going forward on Mar 18, 2010 1:46 PM EDT reply actions
Give Nate his credit....
….a lot of Wren’s decisions have been panning out really well lately, Nate’s just trying to let us know he’s still human.
by thenightstallion on Mar 18, 2010 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Bottom of the Third; Atlanta up 3-0.
Hudson gets the bottom third of the order: Molina / Freeze / pinch hitter for Hill.
0-1 to Molina. Brooks Conrad is in for Chipper – his work is done today.
0-2.
Line drive to RF – single to Melky. First hit for Cards.
- up for St. Louis. Bats Left. 1-0. 1-1 check swing strike. Foul tip, 1-2.
Strike 3 taken.
End of inning on 10 pitches.
Top of Fourth Inning. Atlanta leads 3-0.
Ross / Hudson / Melky scheduled. Gators are fading fast; Villanova is scraping closer.
Bottom of the 4th Inning.
Braves pitchers are being very economical – around the plate, few walks, getting lots of grounders. That will help everybody – fielders included.
Anybody watching Robert Morris.
HOLY WOAH
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
~Earl Wilson
41- 34 11 minutes left, about to finish off a 4 point play
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
~Earl Wilson
Old Dominion up 2 on Notre Dame...
…less than 1 minute to go.
My brackets suck every year
I have Nova in the final four and Notre DAme in the sweet 16. The tournament has barely started and already I’m in danger of having it all busted.
I run my office pool...
…because I am the fair arbiter—-I am never in the running for anything but the $1 prize for last place.
At this point, I’m reminded of an all-star game some years ago, when I thought I’d try to Score the game. Around the fifth inning, Bob Costas comes on and starts with “If you’re scoring at home, STOP NOW.”
Top of the Fifth Inning (and my last one), Atlanta leads 3-1.
Gators tied BYU with 2:53 left.
Conrad leads off – foul – 0-1. Fernando Salas still pitching. 1-2 now.
15th see Robert Morris still leading by six. Fla now up 71-70.
He popped out to shallow left I believe.
by thenightstallion on Mar 18, 2010 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions
0-2 to Glaus… Thanks much. Must have zoned out for a sec.
1-2, another foul.
2-2 I think – this guy is tough to interpret at times… kinda like Harry Carey in the late innings, if you read me.
would you eat the moon if it was made out of ribs???
I thought hurricane season was over........
by bravesguy311 on Mar 18, 2010 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions
“If you were a hot dog, and you were starving, would you eat yourself? I know i would. I’d smother myself with relish and onions. I’d be delicious.”
"Matt Diaz is a baseball player."-Joe Simpson
Then I’d polish it off with a tall, cool Budweiser
I thought hurricane season was over........
by bravesguy311 on Mar 18, 2010 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Braves are stretching out their starters
compared to their opponents, thus far. At least, in terms of innings-I’m sure the pitch counts aren’t that different.
groundout to short Ends The Inning with no harm done.
Not a split squad (no more this Spring for ATL).
End of 5th — and me! — 3-1 Atlanta. Carry on, ball fans.
McLouth popped out, Infante with a single
by thenightstallion on Mar 18, 2010 2:33 PM EDT reply actions
No problem, I hate being at work and not knowing whats going on, so I’ll do what I can as long as the radio feed stays up.
by thenightstallion on Mar 18, 2010 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Ball one to Ross, Hinske on deck, Huddy’s day is done
by thenightstallion on Mar 18, 2010 2:34 PM EDT reply actions
1-4-3 Double Play by Ross….inning over
by thenightstallion on Mar 18, 2010 2:34 PM EDT reply actions
Clevlen in the outfield now, Ross out at Catcher
by thenightstallion on Mar 18, 2010 2:37 PM EDT reply actions
Bottom of the 6th, Stavanoa (sp?) in for Schumaker, lead off double
by thenightstallion on Mar 18, 2010 2:38 PM EDT reply actions
and gives up a lead off double? Ugh
When asked what aspects of Heyward’s game need improvement, one scout simply replied, "Nothing."
Lopez grounds out, Stavanoa to Third….Pujols up
by thenightstallion on Mar 18, 2010 2:40 PM EDT reply actions
Gregor Blanco catches Pujols long drive at the wall——then drops it. Run scores, Pujols at second
by thenightstallion on Mar 18, 2010 2:41 PM EDT reply actions
Blanco needs to leave with Jo-Jo, imo
When asked what aspects of Heyward’s game need improvement, one scout simply replied, "Nothing."
Pinch punner…Mather up at the plate 1-0
by thenightstallion on Mar 18, 2010 2:41 PM EDT reply actions
3-2 count to Mather and he walks him, Runners at first and second, Ludwick up to bat
by thenightstallion on Mar 18, 2010 2:44 PM EDT reply actions
Double play, great turn by Conrad….Atlanta still leading 3-2
by thenightstallion on Mar 18, 2010 2:46 PM EDT reply actions
Yay Conrad
When asked what aspects of Heyward’s game need improvement, one scout simply replied, "Nothing."
they said it was a bad throw, maybe Thurston was trying to make him look bad….haha
by thenightstallion on Mar 18, 2010 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Hinske up, so Reyes is done…thank goodness
by thenightstallion on Mar 18, 2010 2:48 PM EDT reply actions
Walks him on 5 pitches, Gregor Blanco up
by thenightstallion on Mar 18, 2010 2:50 PM EDT reply actions
Kris Medlen is warming up in the bullpen
by thenightstallion on Mar 18, 2010 2:51 PM EDT reply actions
Fly out, 1 out. Thurston up with the runner on 1st
by thenightstallion on Mar 18, 2010 2:51 PM EDT reply actions
did you ever see that rookie hazing photo of Brooksie’s abs….Thurston should step aside…haha
by thenightstallion on Mar 18, 2010 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Single by Conrad, Hinske stops at second, Freddie Freeman up, 2 outs
by thenightstallion on Mar 18, 2010 2:54 PM EDT reply actions
Is anyone else watching College Hoops??
CRAZY games so far. These 4 days are the best 4 days in sports all year long…unless the Braves are playing in the World Series.
Omar Minaya is my hero!
"I'm not even allowed in Mexico."
single by Freeman, Hinske scores, Conrad to third, 4-2 Braves. Matt Young up with runners on the corners and two outs.
by thenightstallion on Mar 18, 2010 2:57 PM EDT reply actions
Single by Young, Conrad scores, Freeman to third 5-2 Braves. Clevlen up with runners on the corners and two outs.
by thenightstallion on Mar 18, 2010 2:58 PM EDT reply actions
Clevlen K’s, heading to the bottom of the 7th, Braves up 5-2
by thenightstallion on Mar 18, 2010 2:59 PM EDT reply actions
I love how we can get back any runs our pitchers give up.
I can get use to this.
When asked what aspects of Heyward’s game need improvement, one scout simply replied, "Nothing."
Allen Craig the batter, immediately 0-2
by thenightstallion on Mar 18, 2010 3:02 PM EDT reply actions
quick, QUICK, strike out, John Jay the batter now
by thenightstallion on Mar 18, 2010 3:02 PM EDT reply actions
John Jay out on strikes, four pitches, two away
by thenightstallion on Mar 18, 2010 3:04 PM EDT reply actions
David Frees (sp?) the batter, quickly strikes him out on 3 pitches…inning over
by thenightstallion on Mar 18, 2010 3:05 PM EDT reply actions
Meds is the shit
You mark that frame an 8, and you're entering a world of pain.
http://justwaterplease.com/
Mott into pitch, Infante the batter, 1-1 the count
by thenightstallion on Mar 18, 2010 3:07 PM EDT reply actions
he strikes out looking, Mitch Jones up now with one on and one away.
by thenightstallion on Mar 18, 2010 3:10 PM EDT reply actions
Mitch Jones strikes out looking, Blanco up now with 1 on and 2 outs
by thenightstallion on Mar 18, 2010 3:13 PM EDT reply actions
Infante swipes 2nd….3rd stolen base on the day for the Braves
by thenightstallion on Mar 18, 2010 3:14 PM EDT reply actions
What's going on...
with these spring training stolen bases, all the patience at the plate and run support?
You mark that frame an 8, and you're entering a world of pain.
http://justwaterplease.com/
Looks to be a fun year,
for us Braves fans.
When asked what aspects of Heyward’s game need improvement, one scout simply replied, "Nothing."
Blanco grounds out to end the inning…8 runners stranded today
by thenightstallion on Mar 18, 2010 3:14 PM EDT reply actions
Way to go Blanco :(
When asked what aspects of Heyward’s game need improvement, one scout simply replied, "Nothing."
too much green beer for them yesterday
"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
LaRue up, 1 pitch, popped it up, Blanco catches it for the out….Medlen is pitching like he has a train to catch.
by thenightstallion on Mar 18, 2010 3:17 PM EDT reply actions
And right on cue, gives up a homer to Nick Stavanoa….5-3 Braves
by thenightstallion on Mar 18, 2010 3:17 PM EDT reply actions
Tyler Green the batter now, quickly 0-2. One out in the inning
by thenightstallion on Mar 18, 2010 3:18 PM EDT reply actions
Tyler Green strikes out, fun fact….that was the first run Meds has given up this spring. Reuben Gotay the batter with 2 away
by thenightstallion on Mar 18, 2010 3:19 PM EDT reply actions
Conrad with a nice backhand to get him at first….end of 8, Braves leading 5-3
by thenightstallion on Mar 18, 2010 3:20 PM EDT reply actions
Joe Thurston the batter to lead off, 2-2 count. Nobody warming up yet for the Braves
by thenightstallion on Mar 18, 2010 3:23 PM EDT reply actions
kudos to all for the updates
"Dum spiro spero"
by Bravely going forward on Mar 18, 2010 3:23 PM EDT reply actions
Thurston grounds out, Conrad up now with 1 away….and preciate it BGF
by thenightstallion on Mar 18, 2010 3:24 PM EDT reply actions
No problem...
….just happy to be here
by thenightstallion on Mar 18, 2010 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Conrad grounds out and “Freedman” apparently batting now for Freddie Freeman…starting to get what this guy meant a while back with that Harry Caray reference
by thenightstallion on Mar 18, 2010 3:26 PM EDT reply actions
I’ll try to be more thorough in my updates for you
by thenightstallion on Mar 18, 2010 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Freeman draws the walk, Young up with 2 down
by thenightstallion on Mar 18, 2010 3:28 PM EDT reply actions
Heyward just came out on deck….3-1 count to Young
by thenightstallion on Mar 18, 2010 3:29 PM EDT reply actions
Young grounds out to end the inning….good thing no one wanted to see Heyward bat…
by thenightstallion on Mar 18, 2010 3:30 PM EDT reply actions
Mather leading off the inning here as Lyman comes in to pitch the 9th
by thenightstallion on Mar 18, 2010 3:32 PM EDT reply actions
I haven't been around much this afternoon
but was McLouth seriously 0-3 w/ 2 k’s?
Omar Minaya is my hero!
"I'm not even allowed in Mexico."
Hard to believe isn't it?!?
When asked what aspects of Heyward’s game need improvement, one scout simply replied, "Nothing."
it's starting to really worry me
I know these dont matter, but he’s literally been our worst hitter of anyone. Even Clevlan and Gregor Blanco have been better.
Omar Minaya is my hero!
"I'm not even allowed in Mexico."
by Scott Coleman on Mar 18, 2010 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions
He has replaced last year's black hole in the line-up,
as in Frenchy.
When asked what aspects of Heyward’s game need improvement, one scout simply replied, "Nothing."
well to be fair
Nate isnt paid to tear it up in Spring Training. And as long as he’s hitting in April, we’ll be fine. It’s not really fair to be comparing him to He-Who-Shall-Not-Be-Named…yet.
Omar Minaya is my hero!
"I'm not even allowed in Mexico."
by Scott Coleman on Mar 18, 2010 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions
I apologize
When asked what aspects of Heyward’s game need improvement, one scout simply replied, "Nothing."
you're forgiven.!
Omar Minaya is my hero!
"I'm not even allowed in Mexico."
by Scott Coleman on Mar 18, 2010 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions
thank you :)
When asked what aspects of Heyward’s game need improvement, one scout simply replied, "Nothing."
Yes...
…he also left two men on and thoroughly dissapointed his parents
by thenightstallion on Mar 18, 2010 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions
If he gets off to this rough start in the regular season
I say bench him and start Cabrera.
I’d be down for that. At this point, he gets about 10 games to get his shit together in April or he’s benched.
Omar Minaya is my hero!
"I'm not even allowed in Mexico."
by Scott Coleman on Mar 18, 2010 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions
and it was off a bunt too.
Omar Minaya is my hero!
"I'm not even allowed in Mexico."
by Scott Coleman on Mar 18, 2010 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Rappaport up, grounds out to second, 2 away for Craig
by thenightstallion on Mar 18, 2010 3:34 PM EDT reply actions
2-1 to Craig….both balls missed way out side.
by thenightstallion on Mar 18, 2010 3:36 PM EDT reply actions
strikes him out to end it….Braves win 5-3
by thenightstallion on Mar 18, 2010 3:36 PM EDT reply actions
Nice win boys...now back to college hoops...
Omar Minaya is my hero!
"I'm not even allowed in Mexico."
Lyman sounded like he had a good outing,
that’s good news.
When asked what aspects of Heyward’s game need improvement, one scout simply replied, "Nothing."
Medlen
How long can we afford to keep Medlen out of the rotation? Or can we use him as a super setup guy every other game? The few times he pitched back to back games last year he struggled a lot, if I recall correctly.
Anyone know how he did in spring training last year?
He greatly impressed Bobby Cox with his combination of stuff/control/command/approach last ST.
Probably one of the reasons Medlen was first in line after Jo Jo Reyes faltered.
Beyond the Box Score / Capitol Avenue Club / shwitter: @CapitolAvenue
Well, considering that we would have to remove one of Lowe, Kawakami, Hudson, Hanson or Jurrjens to let him start, I would say that we can afford it for quite a while.
"My team of nine guys who hit like Albert Pujols and never ever bunt just beat your team with one Shane Victorino 472 to 3."
by justincredubil02 on Mar 18, 2010 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions
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