Spring Training Open Thread: Astros at Braves
by gondeee on Mar 31, 2010 12:01 PM EDT
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PrintThe Braves meet the Astros for the final time this spring. They next see Houston a month from yesterday for a 3-game series at the Ted. Here is today's lineup:
Melky Cabrera, CF
Jason Heyward, RF
Chipper Jones, 3B
Troy Glaus, 1B
Brian McCann, C
Yunel Escobar, SS
Matt Diaz, LF
Omar Infante, 2B
Derek Lowe, P
Following Lowe will be Peter Moylan, Jesse Chavez, Eric O'Flaherty, and Jonny Venters. Four relievers, I guess that means Lowe will only go five innings.
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Wait a minute...
I thought the game was on later tonight?
"(Jason Heyward) is like the Grim Reaper -- you know he's going to get you, you just don't know where or when." 3/26/2010 -- The future arrived.
by Scott Coleman on Mar 31, 2010 12:05 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
CSS shows a replay at 7pm
that’s why I’m not following the game today.
by nathan rothschild on Mar 31, 2010 1:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Updated lineup:
Prado is in there for Chipper because of an ingrown toenail or something. DOB said Chip would be playing tho if the game counted.
"(Jason Heyward) is like the Grim Reaper -- you know he's going to get you, you just don't know where or when." 3/26/2010 -- The future arrived.
by Scott Coleman on Mar 31, 2010 12:17 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
J-Hey in the 2-slot?
Interesting….I thought he was supposed to be 6 or 7, partly for his own sake and partly to anchor the lower part of the order…..
Dang, I thought this game was on TV. I don’t see a link on MLB.TV yet for it…guess I won’t be watching.
I looked earlier this morning and it said it was on mlb.tv
You mark that frame an 8, and you're entering a world of pain.
http://justwaterplease.com/
Spring training batting averages
MC-.283
JH-.347
MP-.380
TG-.372
BM-.486
YE-.302
MD-.339
OI-.396
DL-.250
That’s an incedible line up for today’s game. Is anybody worried about our offense when those come back to earth? Or is it just a sign that the Braves are plenty capable offensively?
ASTROS STARTING LINEUP
Champions
13-12-1
Bourne
Matsui
Pence
Feliz
Johnson
Sullivan
Shelton
Kessenger
Pitcher – they went too fast!!
Berkman has been put onto the DL
And before I forget, thanks for the PBP—-it is a godsend to us who are not allowed streaming audio or video in the office.
All Spring
The PBP on these threads have been great, thanks to all.
DLowe is getting rocked.
Glad he’s our Opening Day starter.
"(Jason Heyward) is like the Grim Reaper -- you know he's going to get you, you just don't know where or when." 3/26/2010 -- The future arrived.
by Scott Coleman on Mar 31, 2010 1:13 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
yeah, it’s pretty weak
"Dum spiro spero"
by Bravely going forward on Mar 31, 2010 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions
53 miles an hour? could that be right?
"Dum spiro spero"
by Bravely going forward on Mar 31, 2010 1:16 PM EDT reply actions
Good afternoon guys!
How did Hou get those 3 runs?
Sheridan " Braves look dangerous this season", I agree.
Come on TG!!!
You mark that frame an 8, and you're entering a world of pain.
http://justwaterplease.com/
please, please, please let us hit like this next week…
"Dum spiro spero"
by Bravely going forward on Mar 31, 2010 1:22 PM EDT reply actions
All season
I know, I’m not asking for much but….
Sheridan " Braves look dangerous this season", I agree.
And as for Lowe, I am not too worried; Halladay is getting beat down worse in his final spring start (for Halladay, 3 doubles, a homer and a single in the first led to 4 runs).
Plus, we got some O this year to help our pitchers out with run support.
Sheridan " Braves look dangerous this season", I agree.
Astros start with the Giants next week; Braves get them second in the regular season after the Cubs.
Chris Shelton. Just lowe, ball one.
Ball outside… 2-0.
Rocketed…. to Heyward on the track ran down for out 1!
I have no idea...
…but my guess is that he keeps his ST number for spring training and then will be wearing 22 for the exhibition games in Atlanta this weekend.
well at least lowe isn’t all sweaty yet. that’s when i get worried.
"Dum spiro spero"
by Bravely going forward on Mar 31, 2010 1:29 PM EDT reply actions
In my family he would be considered, a Giant, no pun intended.
Sheridan " Braves look dangerous this season", I agree.
Melky. Strike one. Fouled back.
Shattered bat fly out to Sullivan (wherever he plays).
END OF INNING.
Not really,
a walk and 2 run hr in the first.
Sheridan " Braves look dangerous this season", I agree.
I have a feeling Pence is gonna have a big year. I should have taken him in my fantasy league.
"Dum spiro spero"
by Bravely going forward on Mar 31, 2010 1:41 PM EDT reply actions
Feliz. Strike 1.
He doubled the first time.
Tapped to 3 rd baseline.
Infante could not get him out. Single.
Should have been out of the inning, high throw to first.
Sheridan " Braves look dangerous this season", I agree.
No harm done, out of the third, no runs given up.
Sheridan " Braves look dangerous this season", I agree.
did they just say the Central will be better than the west? ehhh. The Central to me is the worst division in the NL.
HEYWARD – Ball one… Swinging foul back to the screen.
Repeat for strike two.
LINER up middle – SINGLE.
Heyward's...
…first hit of the spring against a lefty. Yeah! Now the quick splits won’t show that damn .000 any more.
PRADO: Strike 1. Lined to Right(?) for SINGLE.
“Two on for Glaus”…. I really like that phrase for this year.
Key words though "Spring Training"
I really hope this carries over into the regular season as well.
troy’s feeling it today
"Dum spiro spero"
by Bravely going forward on Mar 31, 2010 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions
how much of this success do ya’ll think we can attribute to wandy’s head not being in the game?
"Dum spiro spero"
by Bravely going forward on Mar 31, 2010 1:54 PM EDT reply actions
see, that’s what i’m thinking
"Dum spiro spero"
by Bravely going forward on Mar 31, 2010 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Not much, we've been blistering the ball all Spring
Sheridan " Braves look dangerous this season", I agree.
yeah we really have
"Dum spiro spero"
by Bravely going forward on Mar 31, 2010 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm sure it's in the back of his mind,
or I would hope so, exciting time!
Sheridan " Braves look dangerous this season", I agree.
Visit to mound. Apparently this guy was only going 2 innings today, but changed to 3, I guess. He’s gonna be a Dad again tomorrow.
ESCOBAR: almost hit him. High. Ball two…. Ripped to Left. SINGLE.
that makes sense
"Dum spiro spero"
by Bravely going forward on Mar 31, 2010 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Peeps, not getting to watch this game,
are missing a great one. It feels like BP for our Braves!
Sheridan " Braves look dangerous this season", I agree.
Heyward almost did just now, opposite field. That ball went a LONG way for one that looked like it was just slapped and fought off.
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." ~George Carlin
by FineHamAbounds on Mar 31, 2010 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Swing/Miss. 1-1.
Apparently the Heyward Netting was not erected.
Stroke deep to left…. Chased down for third out.
Sullivan make a good catch, to end the rally
Sheridan " Braves look dangerous this season", I agree.
In Mets news...
a little clubhouse divide? Nice.
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/blog/big_league_stew/post/Mystery-Met-tells-paper-that-Jose-Reyes-is-being?urn=mlb,231365
Oh lord...
…with the NY tabloids always fishing, I imagine they should just give FYF a jersey with the name “Anonymous Met” across the back.
2 outs , runner on first, now single , runners on 1st and 2nd.
Sheridan " Braves look dangerous this season", I agree.
Question
hey guys and gals. i live in canada and its hard to get the baseball. does anyone know where i can get the braves on radio online for free? is there a site that broadcasts all the games? and help is appreciated. Also can we get more information on our pitchers this year please.
by David G. Little on Mar 31, 2010 2:11 PM EDT reply actions
yes it was, kinda funny with our lead, but otherwise, I would not be laughing.
Sheridan " Braves look dangerous this season", I agree.
Lowe should have gotton on his knees...
…Lenny Randle style and blown it foul.
With Chavez coming in later,
a few more runs would be nice….
Sheridan " Braves look dangerous this season", I agree.
BOTTOM FOURTH; 9-3.
Prado, Glaus, McCann scheduled. Unless the schedule gets changed, but I doubt it yet.
Glaus now 3 for 3.
Gotta love what you see from him thus far.
Sheridan " Braves look dangerous this season", I agree.
Streaming audio link?
Anyone have a link to the radio broadcast?
Strike one to Chris Johnson (homer/HBP today).
Ball. Ball.
Hit high to RF. Heyward (they say) catches it for OUT 2.
*Greg Oden.. he's not Nordic fool lol
[only built for cuban linx]
by Mighty Healthy on Mar 31, 2010 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions
The prank was three baby pigs let loose in the clubhouse while Eddie was in the shower. Apparently others were more effected than Eddie!
IN OTHER NEWS…
Denard Spann drilled his Mother in the stands with a foul ball today… went into the stands to attend to her (taken to hospital as precaution, I believe)
This is unusual for EOF, could he be experimenting with some pitches, with the big lead?
Sheridan " Braves look dangerous this season", I agree.
West, telling him to move it along, he was taking forever between pitches.
It was funny, Joe West is something else….
Sheridan " Braves look dangerous this season", I agree.
thank you forthe play by play carpengui...
My opinion cant be wrong. It's my opinion. Those who don't like it can piss up a rope.
Got on because of error, pinch runner came in that made it to 3rd b4 inning ended.
Sheridan " Braves look dangerous this season", I agree.
Did someone yell at Heyward
I’ll kill a bitch
Nope, no way, someone would be that stupid :)
Sheridan " Braves look dangerous this season", I agree.
Jordan says "he will be up very soon",
don’t know if this is official or just a god guess.
Sheridan " Braves look dangerous this season", I agree.
heyjude, thanks also for the commentary.
My opinion cant be wrong. It's my opinion. Those who don't like it can piss up a rope.
You are welcome,
thx for looking over all my grammar mistakes :)
Sheridan " Braves look dangerous this season", I agree.
Hanson, Jurrjens, Kimbrel, Gearrin, Teheran, Vizcaino, Medlen, etc are going to make playing the Braves a chore for years to come.
I agree,
gotta love our pitching depth, especially in the near future.
Sheridan " Braves look dangerous this season", I agree.
Grounder – one out.
I dunno who’s pitching for the Astros now.
Escobar claimed to hit a soft pop-out to the outfield. That’s more likely Hicks, I guess.
TWO OUTS quickly.
Gotta take a call.
what did hicks do?
My opinion cant be wrong. It's my opinion. Those who don't like it can piss up a rope.
Just answering cars/ ?, if Hicks for in for Esco.
Sheridan " Braves look dangerous this season", I agree.
I know I'm late to the party today
But i’m kinda liking the idea of Heyward hitting #2 more and more.
"(Jason Heyward) is like the Grim Reaper -- you know he's going to get you, you just don't know where or when." 3/26/2010 -- The future arrived.
by Scott Coleman on Mar 31, 2010 3:15 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Almost but not quite as entertaining as Mike Gonzalez
"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 31, 2010 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions
i think this is much, much weirder
"Dum spiro spero"
by Bravely going forward on Mar 31, 2010 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions
I don’t think I can, he rocks, faux wind up, holds the ball out to the side like peek-a-boo, then just wails, it’s hilarious
just found this. it’s really poor quality but you can see.
"Dum spiro spero"
by Bravely going forward on Mar 31, 2010 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions
oops, here it is
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzAFgRzeU08
"Dum spiro spero"
by Bravely going forward on Mar 31, 2010 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions
hahaha
wtf?! it’s like his dog is at 3rd and he’s showing him the ball. “Here it is! Here it is!” and then he pitches and yells “Go get it!”
Wow....thx for the video
seriously, y’all, I grew up in KS watching the Royals’ Dan Quisenberry, this cat ain’t even close to the sidearm whip.
I loved the peekaboo/wails description!
Not allowing him to do it anymore, 2nd base Ump, said he was balking, lol
Sheridan " Braves look dangerous this season", I agree.
Venters on.quick groundout. 1 out.
"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 31, 2010 3:35 PM EDT reply actions
GREAT JUMPING CATCH by Thurston! 2 outs.
"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 31, 2010 3:35 PM EDT reply actions
He was def playing above the rim.
"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 31, 2010 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions
So he has pretty much played himself onto our 25 man roster, I think.
"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 31, 2010 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't know
I mean, Conrad has certainly played well. But at some point you have to look at it and say Brooks is 30 and hasn’t had made a significant impact in the MLB in his career. Thurston is a veteran, to my knowledge, and has at least shown he can produce adequately at this level. Either way I think we’re okay at that final spot.
Venters gives up single to….ah, hell, I dunno who.
"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 31, 2010 3:36 PM EDT reply actions
Is it bad that, even though I know the outcome of the game
I’m still gonna watch the replay just as intently as if it was live?
Haha…a little, yeah.
"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 31, 2010 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Duuuuuuuuuuuuude, no way.
I’ve been DVRing the ones on tv (that I can get) while I’m at work, following the thread while working, and gone home and watched the recording. Never once did I question the bad/good/weirdness of it!
That's what I've been doing too! But I had today off
So I thought I’d come bug you guys on the live thread!
Venters walks a man. Runners on 1st and 2nd
"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 31, 2010 3:37 PM EDT reply actions
Mike Garciaparra at bat.
Uhm…I am assuming they are related. Not a very common name.
"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 31, 2010 3:39 PM EDT reply actions
Ooooh. Haha. I thought you were just mispelling some really orthodox jewish names.
"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 31, 2010 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Groundout to ss. Braves win.
"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 31, 2010 3:40 PM EDT reply actions
Later guys,
Have a good afternoon, and evening!
Sheridan " Braves look dangerous this season", I agree.
Peace out homies.
"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 31, 2010 3:42 PM EDT reply actions
Another Question?
Just wondering what everybody thinks our lineup will be to start the season, assuming everyone is healthy…
by David G. Little on Mar 31, 2010 3:53 PM EDT reply actions
i think it'll be
Melky
Prado
Chipper
Glaus
BMac
Escobar
Heyward
McLouth
but i’d rather have
Melky
Heyward
Chipper
Glaus
BMac
Escobar
McLouth
Prado
"(Jason Heyward) is like the Grim Reaper -- you know he's going to get you, you just don't know where or when." 3/26/2010 -- The future arrived.
by Scott Coleman on Mar 31, 2010 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions
i would doubt it
since Zambrano is a righty
"(Jason Heyward) is like the Grim Reaper -- you know he's going to get you, you just don't know where or when." 3/26/2010 -- The future arrived.
by Scott Coleman on Mar 31, 2010 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Do you think mcclouth will stay? or will diaz have more of an impact this season?
by David G. Little on Mar 31, 2010 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions
im obviously not Bobby
but I can’t justify having MattyD out of the lineup whenever a lefty is in the game. I just can’t. I think he’ll get 99.9% of the starts against lefties and an occasional start against a righty when Melky, Heyward or McLouth are hurt or in a slump.
McLouth has been hitting better as of late and it seems like he’s seeing the ball a bit better as well. Even if his struggles continue into the season, I think he’ll get until at least May 1st to sort everything out. Bobby is incredibly loyal and lets his guys work out of slumps. Nate will get his chance. If for some reason McLouth is still struggling a month into the season, I think Melky would play CF every day, with Diaz in LF and Heyward in RF and the Braves look at their options (i.e. Schafer being called up, trades, etc.)
"(Jason Heyward) is like the Grim Reaper -- you know he's going to get you, you just don't know where or when." 3/26/2010 -- The future arrived.
by Scott Coleman on Mar 31, 2010 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions
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