Spring Training Open Thread: Tigers at Braves
by gondeee on Mar 26, 2010 12:30 PM EDT
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PrintWe get another televised game today, once again on ESPN, as the Braves host the Tigers. You can bet that the ESPN announcers will be talking about our right fielder non-stop for at least the first hour. I'm actually okay with that.
Melky Cabrera, LF
Martin Prado, 2B
Chipper Jones, 3B
Brian McCann, C
Troy Glaus, 1B
Jason Heyward, RF
Nate McLouth, CF
Omar Infante, SS
Derek Lowe, P
Following Derek Lowe on the mound will be Billy Wagner, Takashi Saito, and Scott Proctor. Meanwhile, Peter Moylan and Jo-Jo Reyes will appear on the backfields in a hi-A Myrtle Beach game against the Nationals' team.
I need to find a bar near my office with the game on and go watch for my lunching hour (or hours).
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That’s our starting RF batting 6th…
"Spring Training is the most exciting time that can't end soon enough" - Me
I need to find a bar near my office with the game on and go watch for my lunching hour (or hours).
Talking Chop has an office? Hot damn!
"Matt Diaz is a baseball player."-Joe Simpson
I know all of the hubub is about Heyward right now, but I’m starting to like the idea of Cabrera in the leadoff spot. I realize it may be a fluid thing and Cox likes having an everyday guy like McLouth in the leadoff spot, but Cabrera seems to thrive in the tablesetter role while McLouth’s mindset would be better in an RBI spot.
Either way I don’t think its going to matter too much, but Cabrera’s versatility and flexiblity in the lineup is really starting endear me to him.
now that we know what's happening with Heyward...
i want this lineup opening day:
Cabrera
Prado
Chipper
Glaus
BMac
Heyward
Esco
McLouth
and against a lefty…..
Diaz
Prado
Chipper
Glaus
BMac
Esco
Heyward
McLouth
"(Jason Heyward) is like the Grim Reaper -- you know he's going to get you, you just don't know where or when."
by Scott Coleman on Mar 26, 2010 12:39 PM EDT up reply actions
I woudn’t mind seeing Cabrera getting a fair share of PT in CF against LHP as McLouth had some pretty nasty splits last year.
I don’t think we should have a ‘set’ lineup either way, but start Cabrera mostly at leadoff with Diaz getting some time there, and then start Diaz and McLouth in the 8th spot where they are going to get a nice chunk of RBI opps because of Esco and Heyward’s nifty OBPs in front of them. Dang thats a deep lineup….
I’m not crazy about the Mac/Glaus flip. I think Mac hits better in the 5 with all the “power” pressure off. Just let him hit and it will come. And I think we’ll be seeing alot of the MelkMan in the OF whereever it may be. Good defense and can give us alot of options with the lineup.
"Spring Training is the most exciting time that can't end soon enough" - Me
Interesting that Melky is leading off and Nate is down.
"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 26, 2010 12:51 PM EDT reply actions
I like it. We need to have an RBI man batting 8th if we are going to bat Heyward/Escobar 6/7 or 7/6. I know I have already said this, but Melky has that leadoff ‘mentality’ that is needed in that spot and McLouth has the RBI ‘mentality’ needed down in the order. I don’t by into needing a certian mentality too often but I think it is relevent in this situation.
Heyward will wear #22
in case anyone missed it.
"(Jason Heyward) is like the Grim Reaper -- you know he's going to get you, you just don't know where or when."
not up on MLB.COM shop yet
"Batting second and playing shortstop-he's Cuban. Yeah, his name's Pablo...no, eh, Yunel Escobar, sorry"
Way cool – 222 has always been my lucky number.
"When all is said and done, more is said than done." - Lou Holtz
you don’t see many 3 digit lucky numbers.
"Spring Training is the most exciting time that can't end soon enough" - Me
It’s bizarre I know, but you would be amazed at how many times it was come to play in my life.
"When all is said and done, more is said than done." - Lou Holtz
I always manage to look at the clock at exactly 10:19, which is weird because its my birthday. It never fails.
But #22 is my favorite jersey number, so this is good news.
"Matt Diaz is a baseball player."-Joe Simpson
Wore my shirt yesterday to bowling and had to explain to at least 30 people who was on the front. Found a man bowling on another set of lanes with a Braves hat on – we had a great conversation about the upcoming season…he’s looking forward to this year too. And, yes HE knew who it was.
"When all is said and done, more is said than done." - Lou Holtz
Did they just say Lowe would be opening day starter?
"When all is said and done, more is said than done." - Lou Holtz
"We want to keep our expectations, with common sense," Cox said. "Everybody is going to think he’s going to hit 40 home runs, hit .330 and drive in 150 runs."
Funny, I thought he was going to hit 65 home runs and knock in 190
imo,
the braves will be using all 4 outfielders and it really doesnt matter who’s in the starting lineup day 1. imo, each outfielder will need regular off days for one reason or another.
My opinion cant be wrong. It's my opinion. Those who don't like it can piss up a rope.
9 pitch inning for Lowe – 2 ground ball outs and 1 fly ball out.
Let’s hope this is a good day for him.
"When all is said and done, more is said than done." - Lou Holtz
Top half of 1st inning.
Kelly – groundout.
Damon – groundout.
Guillen – line out to center.
Quick first.
Great inning for lowe
"Batting second and playing shortstop-he's Cuban. Yeah, his name's Pablo...no, eh, Yunel Escobar, sorry"
What number is JHey wearing today did anyone see?
"Spring Training is the most exciting time that can't end soon enough" - Me
Does anyone know if Martin got the immigration issues worked out for his mom and brother?
I know that was really affecting him in the latter part of the season…
Melky fly out to left on 1-0 count. 1 down.
Odarp takes a strike, then flies out to right. 2 down.
Chipper… strike looking. strike swinging. Ball high. Foul. Ball two.
— strikes out for first time this spring.
LOL...
Census equals money and jobs?!
Where do I fill mine 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."
Fail Fail Fail
"Batting second and playing shortstop-he's Cuban. Yeah, his name's Pablo...no, eh, Yunel Escobar, sorry"
Laird: first pitch …. oh my.
Bunt single(?). Chipper error. Inge to third, Laird to second. Cabrera scores. 1-0 Tigers.
Still nobody out.
Forgot Prado error and Nate has to cover second there not stand around watching every body else play
by homerlanding on Mar 26, 2010 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions
he better hope Strasburg stays in the minors
by homerlanding on Mar 26, 2010 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions
He has certainly shed some pounds, but take a look at this pic I took before the phillies @ Braves game this week and you can see he still has enough meat on those bones to go yard.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/demianseiler/4464829050/sizes/l/
"Are you trying to say Jesus Christ can't hit a curveball?" - Harris in Major League (1989)
What a dreamboat.
I don't need the Cat Lady to throw cats at me to let me know she's crazy!
by McCann and McWill on Mar 26, 2010 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions
come on troy, lets see some of that power
"Dum spiro spero"
by Bravely going forward on Mar 26, 2010 1:29 PM EDT reply actions
I like it
I think he should keep it
by thenightstallion on Mar 26, 2010 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Did he really just say “he’s trying to get him out”? I’m pretty sure that’s the goal every pitcher has with every hitter.
Bobby V
Is just as bad as Joe Morgan. I really do think he knows next to nothing about baseball. I hope we don’t have many espn games with him this year. Just dreadful.
by murph35 on Mar 26, 2010 1:31 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
He's not THAT bad....
he doesn’t have Morgan’s arrogance for one thing
"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."
Anybody else having problems with the AT BAT app on the iPhone? I’m not getting any audio…
by bbxxj on Mar 26, 2010 1:32 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Mine MLB at bat shows the same
“This game has no audio.”
"Are you trying to say Jesus Christ can't hit a curveball?" - Harris in Major League (1989)
Im not getting video or audio today for some reason
by thenightstallion on Mar 26, 2010 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions
I just started getting video on my MLB at bat app but still straight audio feed
"Are you trying to say Jesus Christ can't hit a curveball?" - Harris in Major League (1989)
scratch that...it appears to be frozen now.
I paid good money for this mlb.tv so they better get the ish together before Opening Day.
"Are you trying to say Jesus Christ can't hit a curveball?" - Harris in Major League (1989)
not sure, but lordy verlander’s bringin the heat
"Dum spiro spero"
by Bravely going forward on Mar 26, 2010 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Amazing at bat Dont care if he struck out
by Dale Murphy for HOF on Mar 26, 2010 1:34 PM EDT reply actions
Infante up: Ball 1, ball 2, ball 3. Strike looking (thank you).
Fouled – full count.
Popped out to first to end the inning.
33 pitches for Verlander through 2 innings… of which JHey was responsible for ten.
I think Heyward had 11.
I don't need the Cat Lady to throw cats at me to let me know she's crazy!
by McCann and McWill on Mar 26, 2010 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Nate Mcloud?
Nice Bobby V… And all joking aside, for them to say that Verlander woke up this morning thinking about how to get Heyward out? Oh geez.. Looks like ESPN has as big of a crush on Heyward as all Braves fans
by murph35 on Mar 26, 2010 1:39 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Let's called Defense Exhibit A
If you’re worried about Heyward handling major league pitching. Verlander is as good as there is in the Majors. Runner up for the Cy Young last year, with some nasty pitches and great heat. Heyward took him 11 pitches, fouled off everything, worked the count full. He certainly wasn’t outmatched, even though Verlander went through nearly his full repertoire.
That is the proper way to wear a uniform if you ask me. Respect to baseball history.
"Are you trying to say Jesus Christ can't hit a curveball?" - Harris in Major League (1989)
I concur.
I don't need the Cat Lady to throw cats at me to let me know she's crazy!
by McCann and McWill on Mar 26, 2010 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Love the high socks – anyone else on our team known to wear them sometimes?
"When all is said and done, more is said than done." - Lou Holtz
Chipper did...
Until Remlinger and Lightenburg had the team change to the God awful red and blue socks….Chip hated them and stopped the old school look because of it. Or so he said.
"Are you trying to say Jesus Christ can't hit a curveball?" - Harris in Major League (1989)
and Dos Outs.
I don't need the Cat Lady to throw cats at me to let me know she's crazy!
by McCann and McWill on Mar 26, 2010 1:42 PM EDT reply actions
Jim Leyand likes talent. I have so much in common with him.
I don't need the Cat Lady to throw cats at me to let me know she's crazy!
by McCann and McWill on Mar 26, 2010 1:43 PM EDT reply actions
Jesus. Heyward has a rocket arm
"Batting second and playing shortstop-he's Cuban. Yeah, his name's Pablo...no, eh, Yunel Escobar, sorry"
Don't fix it
If it’s not broken.. But to me it looks like Heyward is going around the baseball and trying to pull everything. This doesn’t really matter when you hit .350+ though haha
by murph35 on Mar 26, 2010 1:44 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
This just in...
In light of the announcement of Jason Heyward as the Braves starting right-fielder, every other team in Major League Baseball has decided to forfeit the next 15 seasons, accepting the fact that there is really no point in trying to compete with perfection.
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 Mar 26, 2010 1:45 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
too bad
one excellent hitter cant carry an entire team
Example: Adrian Gonzalez and the Padres
by drumzalicious on Mar 26, 2010 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions
There's a difference
between an excellent hitter like Adrian Gonazalez and a…(Im not worthy to even mention his name) a Heyward
haha…thanks
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.
I really like these spring training interviews during games.
I don't need the Cat Lady to throw cats at me to let me know she's crazy!
by McCann and McWill on Mar 26, 2010 1:45 PM EDT reply actions
BOTTOM THIRD; Tigers 2-1.
Lowe, then the top of the order.
After this half inning, I gotta run an errand… y’all hold the fort and get some runs, ok?
Sounds like Heyward is planting a seed or two with his arm and his ABs.
That stadium is bumping. Good showing
I don't need the Cat Lady to throw cats at me to let me know she's crazy!
by McCann and McWill on Mar 26, 2010 1:47 PM EDT reply actions
Lowe with a single between first and second.
I don't need the Cat Lady to throw cats at me to let me know she's crazy!
by McCann and McWill on Mar 26, 2010 1:49 PM EDT reply actions
Come on guys, get Lowe Lowe Lowe Low Lowe
"Batting second and playing shortstop-he's Cuban. Yeah, his name's Pablo...no, eh, Yunel Escobar, sorry"
Prado
Bailed on every pitch that at bat.. No bueno..
by murph35 on Mar 26, 2010 1:52 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Thanks y'all... I'll be able to keep up now hopefully.
"When all is said and done, more is said than done." - Lou Holtz
I have trouble paying attention to the thread and the game. This is officially multi-tasking training.
I don't need the Cat Lady to throw cats at me to let me know she's crazy!
by McCann and McWill on Mar 26, 2010 1:54 PM EDT reply actions
Am I the only one that likes those back flip commercials. I have no idea why but I find them funny.
This just in local area girl totally siked its flip-flop weather.
I don't need the Cat Lady to throw cats at me to let me know she's crazy!
by McCann and McWill on Mar 26, 2010 1:55 PM EDT reply actions
two on first and second
No outs.
I don't need the Cat Lady to throw cats at me to let me know she's crazy!
by McCann and McWill on Mar 26, 2010 1:58 PM EDT reply actions
Awesome
I don't need the Cat Lady to throw cats at me to let me know she's crazy!
by McCann and McWill on Mar 26, 2010 2:01 PM EDT reply actions
Strike out. then McCann picks off steal at 3rd.
I don't need the Cat Lady to throw cats at me to let me know she's crazy!
by McCann and McWill on Mar 26, 2010 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Strike 'em out - throw 'em out at 3rd.
2 the hard way.
"When all is said and done, more is said than done." - Lou Holtz
But they make it look so easy.
I don't need the Cat Lady to throw cats at me to let me know she's crazy!
by McCann and McWill on Mar 26, 2010 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions
glad lowe got to work himself out of the jam this time
"Dum spiro spero"
by Bravely going forward on Mar 26, 2010 2:03 PM EDT reply actions
"Batting second and playing shortstop-he's Cuban. Yeah, his name's Pablo...no, eh, Yunel Escobar, sorry"
McCann did not tag him. But Ill take it.
I don't need the Cat Lady to throw cats at me to let me know she's crazy!
by McCann and McWill on Mar 26, 2010 2:03 PM EDT reply actions
It looked like he missed initially but I think him he got him on a second effort once he has already passed.
I think if it wasn’t spring training, he would have dove in front of him more.
I don't need the Cat Lady to throw cats at me to let me know she's crazy!
by McCann and McWill on Mar 26, 2010 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions
This is important for Heyward
he has seen all of Verlander in his last AB. how does he approach this one?
McCann
is raking.
I don't need the Cat Lady to throw cats at me to let me know she's crazy!
by McCann and McWill on Mar 26, 2010 2:07 PM EDT reply actions
I love Jason Heywards music. STAND UP
I don't need the Cat Lady to throw cats at me to let me know she's crazy!
by McCann and McWill on Mar 26, 2010 2:08 PM EDT reply actions
I always feel a little sad when McCann stands up from diving and wipes himself off. Especially after that awesome triple a couple years ago on Chipper’s birthday. Boog said his dive registered on the Rictor Scale.
For anyone who wants to see it again…
~ Chipper BDay Triple ~
"When all is said and done, more is said than done." - Lou Holtz
Jesus. I just heard a sonic boom
"Batting second and playing shortstop-he's Cuban. Yeah, his name's Pablo...no, eh, Yunel Escobar, sorry"
lol, i see what you guys meant about damon’s arm. that was hilarious.
"Dum spiro spero"
by Bravely going forward on Mar 26, 2010 2:11 PM EDT reply actions
it really is
"Dum spiro spero"
by Bravely going forward on Mar 26, 2010 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Good lord these guys have man crushes on Heyward.
I don't need the Cat Lady to throw cats at me to let me know she's crazy!
by McCann and McWill on Mar 26, 2010 2:11 PM EDT reply actions
Damon looked like a little girl throwing that ball.
I don't need the Cat Lady to throw cats at me to let me know she's crazy!
by McCann and McWill on Mar 26, 2010 2:12 PM EDT reply actions
You realize that Wren tried to sign Damon, and only didn’t because there wasn’t enough room in the budget, right?
Frank Wren was laughing cause he read my post.
I’m the humblest.
I don't need the Cat Lady to throw cats at me to let me know she's crazy!
by McCann and McWill on Mar 26, 2010 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions
We forgive you.
I don't need the Cat Lady to throw cats at me to let me know she's crazy!
by McCann and McWill on Mar 26, 2010 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Way to go, Nate!
He’s gonna be fine; the ST slump was annoying/worrying, but he’s getting it together going into Opening Day
I think it was on purpose to get himself out of the leadoff spot.
I don't need the Cat Lady to throw cats at me to let me know she's crazy!
by McCann and McWill on Mar 26, 2010 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions
he literally
was prancing like a ballerina
by drumzalicious on Mar 26, 2010 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Man, bases loaded...0 outs...one run plated...
just like last year….
/not trying to be a hater
//trying to stay positive today
I just thought of a Heywardism
Heyward always wears sunglasses at games to hide the fact that he is actually sleeping. In reality, he hits skyrocket homers, throws batters out before they can blink, and steals bases while hes taking a nap. If he were to play awake, we might all die from awe
Thats quality.
I don't need the Cat Lady to throw cats at me to let me know she's crazy!
by McCann and McWill on Mar 26, 2010 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Anyone see the matchups for Deadliest Warrior season 2? I’m stoked
"Batting second and playing shortstop-he's Cuban. Yeah, his name's Pablo...no, eh, Yunel Escobar, sorry"
Can you..
remember a couple off the top of your head?
What manager John Russell thought when Morton hit J-Hey with a pitch, "Would you mind not shooting at the thermonuclear weapons!"
by I Saw Buzz Beaned on Mar 26, 2010 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Atilla the Hun vs. Alexander the Great
Nazi SS vs. Viet Cong
SWAT vs. GSG-9
Aztec Jaguar vs. Zande Warrior
Jesse James Gang vs. Al Capone Gang
Persian Immortal vs. Celt
Roman Centurion vs. India’s Rajput Warrior
Somali Pirate vs. Medellin Cartel
KGB vs. CIA
Vlad the Impaler vs. Sun Tzu
Ming Warrior vs. Musketeer
Comanche vs. Mongol
Navy Seal vs. Israeli Commandos
that bottom one interests me a lot
"Batting second and playing shortstop-he's Cuban. Yeah, his name's Pablo...no, eh, Yunel Escobar, sorry"
I’m digging KGB vs. CIA.
USA USA USA
I don't need the Cat Lady to throw cats at me to let me know she's crazy!
by McCann and McWill on Mar 26, 2010 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions
First base is gonna be an adventure this year.
"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."
Yea that was an interesting way to get in front of the ball.
I don't need the Cat Lady to throw cats at me to let me know she's crazy!
by McCann and McWill on Mar 26, 2010 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions
At the risk of being yelled at – LaRoche would have had that.
"When all is said and done, more is said than done." - Lou Holtz
Just focus on all of the singles he hits.
I don't need the Cat Lady to throw cats at me to let me know she's crazy!
by McCann and McWill on Mar 26, 2010 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah but,
I only hits every other month or so.
What manager John Russell thought when Morton hit J-Hey with a pitch, "Would you mind not shooting at the thermonuclear weapons!"
by I Saw Buzz Beaned on Mar 26, 2010 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Reply fail
He not I
What manager John Russell thought when Morton hit J-Hey with a pitch, "Would you mind not shooting at the thermonuclear weapons!"
by I Saw Buzz Beaned on Mar 26, 2010 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Wait, where’s Esco?
"Batting second and playing shortstop-he's Cuban. Yeah, his name's Pablo...no, eh, Yunel Escobar, sorry"
Day off.
I don't need the Cat Lady to throw cats at me to let me know she's crazy!
by McCann and McWill on Mar 26, 2010 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions
It is an hour and half from the campus.
I don't need the Cat Lady to throw cats at me to let me know she's crazy!
by McCann and McWill on Mar 26, 2010 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions
I took my Dad for a haircut this morning. Dude walked in with a Gator hat, gator shirt, gator pants and gator clogs. Really looked like a fool.
Nothing parallels my hatred for the colors blue and orange together
F$%& the Gators
F%$& the Mets
That is all…
I go to UF
I’m not proud of most of our fans.
I don't need the Cat Lady to throw cats at me to let me know she's crazy!
by McCann and McWill on Mar 26, 2010 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions
hahah
that is pretty damn funny.
I don't need the Cat Lady to throw cats at me to let me know she's crazy!
by McCann and McWill on Mar 26, 2010 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions
This just in...
certain commercials are starting to rival “Hey Ump!” in annoyance.
"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."
Took another look – yep – still a gal.
Hehehe
"When all is said and done, more is said than done." - Lou Holtz
Jorge is pronounced Georgie?
"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."
I like how directtv isn’t pretending that basically every other Yankees game is on tv anyways.
I don't need the Cat Lady to throw cats at me to let me know she's crazy!
by McCann and McWill on Mar 26, 2010 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Conrad and Thurston in at 2nd and 3rd respectivly
"Batting second and playing shortstop-he's Cuban. Yeah, his name's Pablo...no, eh, Yunel Escobar, sorry"
How did the scoring happen?
"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 26, 2010 2:32 PM EDT reply actions
Thanks guys!
"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 26, 2010 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Sorry I am late here…dog and pony show for a general who just left my office.
"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 26, 2010 2:32 PM EDT reply actions
Games tied.
Announcers love Jason Heyward. That should catch you up
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by McCann and McWill on Mar 26, 2010 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh and Heyward took Verlander for a 11 pitch at bat. After being down 0-2. It was impressive.
I don't need the Cat Lady to throw cats at me to let me know she's crazy!
by McCann and McWill on Mar 26, 2010 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions
..who hasn’t the first clue about your job?
"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."
She does now.
"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 26, 2010 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions
those are always pretty tedious.
Get any face time with the honcho?
by soup du jour on Mar 26, 2010 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, I am the OIC, so yeah. I try to let my folks do all the talking though.
"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 26, 2010 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Corrected. :P
Well, I am the OIC, so yeah. I try to let my folks do all the talking work though.
"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."
lol
"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 26, 2010 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Justin, you getting updates now? You were having issues the other day.
"When all is said and done, more is said than done." - Lou Holtz
Yeah, it is working perfectly now…weird.
"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 26, 2010 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions
for Lowe
Question:
Would you trade Hanson for Verlander?
"Now, here's a fellow attempting to ride a bicycle. But he's having some trouble, isn't he? And do you know why? "
~sighs~ "Why?"
"Because he's a Scot!"
by !Vive la Francoeur! on Mar 26, 2010 2:38 PM EDT reply actions
Don't know contract stuff
I don’t think so. V is peaking we’re just seeing Hanson emerge
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
~Earl Wilson
Do the Waltons say goodnight in a timely fashion?
"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 26, 2010 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Does the Pope live in the White House?
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
~Earl Wilson
Does Elmer Fudd have trouble with his r’s?
"Batting second and playing shortstop-he's Cuban. Yeah, his name's Pablo...no, eh, Yunel Escobar, sorry"
Does hair gel strangely feel like half melted jello?
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
~Earl Wilson
Verlander just signed for 5/80...
so with that in mind, no. But without our bigger salary Ps, I probably would, as Verlander is what you hope Hanson becomes (a legit ace).
JH popped up in the infield.
2 outs.
"When all is said and done, more is said than done." - Lou Holtz
LOL @ Valentine!
"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 26, 2010 2:42 PM EDT reply actions
infield hit too.
"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 26, 2010 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice to see him bounce back...
but with him doing it lower, does that make a Melky/Diaz leadoff platoon?
Omar PH for Lowe.
2 outs, 2 on base
"When all is said and done, more is said than done." - Lou Holtz
McLousy and McLout....
seems to be turning back in to regular Mclouth. Good because those nicknames would have sucked the life out of me.
My opinion cant be wrong. It's my opinion. Those who don't like it can piss up a rope.
meeting time…brb.
"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 26, 2010 2:47 PM EDT reply actions
I walked away, what happened?
"Batting second and playing shortstop-he's Cuban. Yeah, his name's Pablo...no, eh, Yunel Escobar, sorry"
How are you Jason, I mean Justin?
Freudian slip.
I don't need the Cat Lady to throw cats at me to let me know she's crazy!
by McCann and McWill on Mar 26, 2010 2:55 PM EDT reply actions
One question about your day. and then lets talk about Jason Heyward.
I don't need the Cat Lady to throw cats at me to let me know she's crazy!
by McCann and McWill on Mar 26, 2010 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions
uh....uh.....uh.....uh....uh
enough with the uhs verlander
Is that Freeman at first?
"Batting second and playing shortstop-he's Cuban. Yeah, his name's Pablo...no, eh, Yunel Escobar, sorry"
yep.
I don't need the Cat Lady to throw cats at me to let me know she's crazy!
by McCann and McWill on Mar 26, 2010 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions
yepperer
I don't need the Cat Lady to throw cats at me to let me know she's crazy!
by McCann and McWill on Mar 26, 2010 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions
is it just me or does verlander look a little bit like luke wilson?
"Dum spiro spero"
by Bravely going forward on Mar 26, 2010 3:00 PM EDT reply actions
think espn will be behind the
heyward for ROY/MVP this year?
heyward for arod jeter and teix?
yanks pay all their salaries?
by chipper4mvp10 on Mar 26, 2010 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions
then espn
will get on the ROY/MVP bandwagon
by chipper4mvp10 on Mar 26, 2010 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Who was out 3? It happened so quick (pop up in foul territory) I didn’t get to see and of course they didn’t say.
"When all is said and done, more is said than done." - Lou Holtz
Fantasy Baseball Question
I just wrapped up my first season of fantasy football, where as a rookie GM I won our league championship. I am really itching to play some Fantasy Baseball this year. Anyone have a preference for a FB service. I am currently with ESPN and did a mock draft earlier this week. Should I stick with ESPN or is there a better free FB service out there. ESPN will let me join any open public league so that is a consideration also as I can’t get enough bums here at work to commit to FB.
"Are you trying to say Jesus Christ can't hit a curveball?" - Harris in Major League (1989)
i really enjoy yahoo...
piece of advice: draft lots and lots of pitchers (especially closers). by mid-year, closers are worth their weight in gold on the trade market.
and, for most leagues, there are 2 SP slots, 3 P slots (can be either) and 2 RP slots. So, if you draft, say 10 pitchers (6 starters and 4 closers) , you will probably win K’s, wins, and saves weekly, and your era and whip will be a lot more consistent.
just a thought.
My opinion cant be wrong. It's my opinion. Those who don't like it can piss up a rope.
Thanks.
I realized after I posted that, this may not have been the right place for this post so I apologize for that.
I do appreciate the input. I will check out Yahoo and see if they let you hop into any public League?
"Are you trying to say Jesus Christ can't hit a curveball?" - Harris in Major League (1989)
for Saito
Boo Hiss.. Bobby pulls Heyward
"Batting second and playing shortstop-he's Cuban. Yeah, his name's Pablo...no, eh, Yunel Escobar, sorry"
he sees us typing about
him seeing us type
Ya know, we post while watching the games – you would think these “professionals” could tell us who is at bat etc. while conducting an interview as well.
"When all is said and done, more is said than done." - Lou Holtz
WTH kind of questioning is this? He’s a great baseball player. Nuff said.
"When all is said and done, more is said than done." - Lou Holtz
I thought they were going to ask him about his jersey #,
but , no can do. I really wanted to know that…..
They were too busy making sure he knew and understood he was not just a baseball player, but an AA ambassador for his sport too. Today’s announcement and making the team is important day for him and they should have left it lighthearted. All IMO of course.
"When all is said and done, more is said than done." - Lou Holtz
Meanwhile, back at the game...
Hicks wasted several pitches before grounding out to third – runner to second.
Blanco also grounded out to third.
Young flied out to center – end of 8th… Still 5-2 Bravos.
TOP NINE - Wags in to close the deal.
Diaz (the other one) strikes out on a bunch of pitches.
Raburn up. 2-1.
Valentine with no balls to answer the “where do you think the Braves will end up this year” question.
"When all is said and done, more is said than done." - Lou Holtz
He’s called the Mets in the WS… idiot
"Batting second and playing shortstop-he's Cuban. Yeah, his name's Pablo...no, eh, Yunel Escobar, sorry"
anyone else hate
the everyone clap your hands thing? i refuse to clap.
We Win!
"When all is said and done, more is said than done." - Lou Holtz
by NCChopper on Mar 26, 2010 3:40 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Enjoyed sharing the game with y'all!
"When all is said and done, more is said than done." - Lou Holtz
Well done McLouth
Slump or no slump, Nate did pretty well out there. Hope he continues to be successful.
"What does a mama bear on the pill have in common with the World Series? No cubs." -Harry Caray. Go Braves, beat the Cubs on opening day!
by Portland_Braves_Fan on Mar 26, 2010 3:48 PM EDT reply actions
check ESPN at like 4AM this morning…they always re-air games that were on earlier. I’m thinking it might be the NBA games tonight tho…
"(Jason Heyward) is like the Grim Reaper -- you know he's going to get you, you just don't know where or when."
by Scott Coleman on Mar 26, 2010 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions
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