Talking Chop 2010 Baseball Annual
by gondeee on Mar 3, 2010 1:42 PM EST
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Announcing the release of the first ever Talking Chop Annual, the Talking Chop 2010 Baseball Annual. This work has been a collaboration between many folks here on the site and around baseball. We hope that this will enhance the Atlanta Braves fan experience by creating a book dedicated to nothing but the Braves, that will help you relive the 2009 season and look forward to the 2010 season.
Go here to purchase the Annual >>>
This book contains many wonderful things, including the following:
- A Foreward by AJC beat writer David O'Brien
- A week-by-week, series-by-series recap of the entire 2009 season
- A review of every trade and major player move from the end of the 2008 season until spring training 2010
- A team-by-team preview of the NL East
- Reviews of every Major League player who touched the Braves roster last season, and reviews of all of the new faces for 2010
- Reviews of over 80 Minor League players
- A complete review of every 2009 Braves draft pick
- Complete career stats for every Major and Minor League player reviewed
- Over 200 pages of awesomeness
... and so much more!!!
This is our first crack at the Annual business, and it's something we hope to make a yearly occurrence. If you've every wondered how you can support the great work done by everyone here at Talking Chop, here's your chance... and you get a Braves Annual too.
Go here to purchase the Annual >>>
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This is awesome
I’m 99% committed to buying one. Fantastic price. Is it possible we could see a couple of page samples?
by KoKo the Monkey (T-Bone) on Mar 3, 2010 1:49 PM EST reply actions
Purchased... WOOT!!
In mother Russia no one can hear you scream.... or is that space?...now that I think about it, it's definitely space....
just pulled the trigger myself
I love Talking Chop. For those of us, like myself, who don’t feel they know enough to contribute but are always lurking, this is a fantastic way to support all the great writers and editors.
by KoKo the Monkey (T-Bone) on Mar 3, 2010 2:01 PM EST up reply actions
That is no excuse. Lurkers unite, contribute!
"Hey Fat Kid...the monster is right behind you! RUNNNN!!" -The Host
by bwellnjonesco on Mar 3, 2010 2:04 PM EST up reply actions
I completely agree. I lurk in the shadows reading/absorbing as much as possible bc I don’t feel like I have any "new"perspective to offer. This will help!
by ugaref on Mar 3, 2010 3:34 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Exactly on the money bwellnjonesco. I can’t say I’m very knowledgeable of all the new advanced stats. I just don’t have the time to get into all of that, but certainly reading has made me more aware and little by little the I’m getting learned.
You don’t have to be a cbwilk to post. It certainly helps to have knowledgeable posters, but it’s the entire community contributing that makes this blog kick ass. Even you Fatazfoot (sp), wherever you are.
And cbwilk is proof that you don’t have to know anything about advanced stats to contribute.
I wrote a novel, it's about baseball, you should buy it: https://www.createspace.com/3407939
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ya but that CBwilk guy is kinda a loser
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
and he acts like he knows about the Braves’ prospects or something..
Omar Minaya is my hero!
by Scott Coleman on Mar 3, 2010 5:07 PM EST up reply actions
What a jackass.
I wrote a novel, it's about baseball, you should buy it: https://www.createspace.com/3407939
www.dropoutproductions.com
all kidding aside
you really do a great job with all the writeups and propsect coverage. keep it up broski
Omar Minaya is my hero!
by Scott Coleman on Mar 3, 2010 5:14 PM EST up reply actions
No, but all kidding aside, he’s a jackass.
I wrote a novel, it's about baseball, you should buy it: https://www.createspace.com/3407939
www.dropoutproductions.com
I concur with this statement…
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.
This.
Advance apologies if the contents of this sports-based post offended you. I'm just aiming to educate the masses. My law professor says they're asses.
by MichaelProcton on Mar 3, 2010 6:20 PM EST up reply actions
ordered up
Ordered!
Hit with state sales tax ;-( but cant wait to get it!
by CabreraluvsBelinda on Mar 3, 2010 2:00 PM EST reply actions
You guys are awesome.
"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 3, 2010 2:19 PM EST reply actions
In DOB's blog today.....
“Braves books for sale: Martin Gandy over at the Talking Chop blog has completed an ambitious project, publishing a informative, stat-heavy book that examines the 2009 season. I point this out because your Crusading Everyman, Pseudo-Hipster blogmeiser wrote the forward, thus assuring it will be a bestseller. That, or straight to the bargain bin.
Order your copy now, and buy one as a gift for your favorite Braves fan while you’re at it. (Just so you know, I didn’t get paid and ain’t getting any residuals or anything else. This was pro bono work; he must have caught me at the right time this winter when he asked.)"
The Link
Just out of curiosity, were you not allowed to use a Braves’ logo on the front cover?
"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 3, 2010 4:19 PM EST reply actions
That would likely require shelling out some serious cash. There’s some gray area, but since the book was about the Braves, any logo on the front page would likely have implied endorsement, which would mean ponying up to the Braves and MLB. I learned a lot about copyright law doing this thing.
Ah, I see. Thanks for the ’planation!
"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 3, 2010 4:35 PM EST up reply actions
copyright law
/facepalm
If I go to law school, I’m staying far far far far away from that mess.
Omar Minaya is my hero!
by Scott Coleman on Mar 3, 2010 5:01 PM EST up reply actions
I have a birthday coming up, and I dropped a pretty big HINT that this is relevant to my interests.
Just let me know now if you left Jeff Francouer out of the book.
Just ordered a copy.
Very reasonable price, too
The third-base umpire ran into the outfield and retrieved the biggest chunk. "It's a f***in' potato."
by alligatorimpersonator on Mar 3, 2010 4:26 PM EST reply actions
The reviews of over 80 minor leaguers caught my eye. It looks like it could contain at least some valuable info for me. I’m probably going to go ahead and order this, despite being on staff with B-N. I’m very interested in seeing what you guys put together. I’ll plug anything that contains more info on our system.
Q: If on-base pct is so important then why don't they put it on the scoreboard? -Failcoeur
A: Because the Braves don't want to show their fans how bad you suck.
Cha-ching
I just added to your coffers. Bought it a minute ago. I can’t wait to get it!
by I Saw Buzz Beaned on Mar 3, 2010 4:45 PM EST reply actions
gondeee, I wish we could figure out some sweet 2 for 1 deal with my novel and this book. Too bad we made them through different publishers…
I wrote a novel, it's about baseball, you should buy it: https://www.createspace.com/3407939
www.dropoutproductions.com
Its possible. You could add half the cost to one of them (ie. if it was 4 dollars make it 6) then just personally ship both books. Each one of you surely has extra copies, right?
"Batting second and playing shortstop-he's Cuban. Yeah, his name's Pablo...no, eh, Yunel Escobar, sorry"
I have a couple right now cause I’m gonna bring a few with me to ST, but no, I rarely have any copies. I’m not gonna buy them unless I can sell them, and given the fact that I’ve sold so few, I’m guessing I can’t sell them.
I wrote a novel, it's about baseball, you should buy it: https://www.createspace.com/3407939
www.dropoutproductions.com
really? I would think they ship you a whole boxload… okay. The other problem with my idea is that someone in that situation looses out on profit
"Batting second and playing shortstop-he's Cuban. Yeah, his name's Pablo...no, eh, Yunel Escobar, sorry"
Profit. Ha. That’s funny.
I wrote a novel, it's about baseball, you should buy it: https://www.createspace.com/3407939
www.dropoutproductions.com
I bought a copy! I got it last week, but haven’t had a chance to read it yet.
by dunnytwogloves on Mar 4, 2010 11:03 AM EST up reply actions
Now you think of it…Of course, I already promised that I would buy your book. I gotta remember to do that.
by I Saw Buzz Beaned on Mar 3, 2010 5:09 PM EST up reply actions
Way to go guys!
I’m excited to know so many talented people. Now if I could just get them to admit knowing me…
They just showed the Braves highlights on ESPN...
Heyward absolutely smashed that ball in the 6th inning.
Omar Minaya is my hero!
by Scott Coleman on Mar 3, 2010 6:07 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I’m gonna check it out when I get home. I’m glad they had cameras there!
by I Saw Buzz Beaned on Mar 3, 2010 6:10 PM EST up reply actions
Well they do own everything that's not breathing down there.
Advance apologies if the contents of this sports-based post offended you. I'm just aiming to educate the masses. My law professor says they're asses.
by MichaelProcton on Mar 3, 2010 6:21 PM EST up reply actions
Annnnd now it's the Jason Heyward show on MLBN
I love it.
Omar Minaya is my hero!
by Scott Coleman on Mar 3, 2010 6:30 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Ordered :)
After being so demanding earlier today, it’s the least I could do :)
I just realized that my almost three years at TC has resulted in two t-shirts and now a book…when are you guys heading to the studio to record your first album?
"If I have asthma, they won't let me scuba. And if I can’t scuba, then what’s this all been about?? What am I working toward??"
only one book?!? I’m ashamed…
"Batting second and playing shortstop-he's Cuban. Yeah, his name's Pablo...no, eh, Yunel Escobar, sorry"
haha
I saw the line on Lulu where it said if I ordered 9 more copies, I would start to see some savings…yeah…
"If I have asthma, they won't let me scuba. And if I can’t scuba, then what’s this all been about?? What am I working toward??"
no.. i was kinda talking about cb’s book…. (because now i feel bad about sounding so stupid up there)
"Batting second and playing shortstop-he's Cuban. Yeah, his name's Pablo...no, eh, Yunel Escobar, sorry"
crap forgot about that
2 t’s and 2 books..
"If I have asthma, they won't let me scuba. And if I can’t scuba, then what’s this all been about?? What am I working toward??"
The album...
Only if Gondee is singing about Doughnuts, Duff Beer, and Butter Chicken at the local Indian restaurant will it be a hit.
Crosby The Anti-Gondeee
Ordered!!
Paid extra for quick shipping too. Really hoping to have this by the time I go to Spring Training. I’m thinking this will be a great reference for when I’m like “who the hell is that” with half of the guys on the field.
Very excited about it though. Thanks gondee!
by McGriff the Crime Dog on Mar 4, 2010 1:14 PM EST reply actions
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