Spring Training Open Thread: Nats at Braves
by gondeee on Mar 5, 2010 11:00 AM EST
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PrintAnother day, another spring training open thread, and another day of Jason Heyward hitting second. The only hit he got yesterday from that position in the lineup was when a ball hit him; we'll see if today provides more success.
Here is today's lineup:
Martin Prado, 2B
Jason Heyward, RF
Chipper Jones, 3B
Troy Glaus, 1B
Brian McCann, C
Yunel Escobar, SS
Melky Cabrera, CF
David Ross, DH
Brent Clevlen, LF
And on the mound Derek Lowe, followed by Takashi Saito, Billy Wagner, Todd Redmond, Mike Minor, Michael Dunn and Jesse Chavez.
A lot of interesting pitchers going today for the Braves. I'm interested to see how Lowe does in his first visit to the mound this season, and I'm really interested to see how Saito and Wagner fare. I'd also like to see Chavez bounce back and have a good outing.
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2nd day in the 2
spot for Jay Hey….interesting
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
~Earl Wilson
I still haven't gotten over...
How great the return of baseball is.
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It looks a bit
Springy in Boston today
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
~Earl Wilson
yeah it does...
supposed to be 50 this weekend, pretty excited
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Vaca next week
I’ll be donw south where it will be pushing 70
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
~Earl Wilson
yeah… i have spring break starting after today but i’ll be here most of the week for hockey games anyway, hopefully it gets warm
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You play?
For BU?
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
~Earl Wilson
absolutely not...
not anywhere near even thinking about considering attempting to think about playing for the bu hockey team… that’s like being good enough to play for a decent single-a farm team
just a dedicated fan sticking around to watch :D
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just checking.
There are a couple GA boys on the team
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
~Earl Wilson
yeah the Saponari’s are from GA… not that victor really plays, :)
did you go to college in/around Boston?
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by SuperNewb on Mar 5, 2010 2:26 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Wagner and Saito...
Really, really interested to see how they do. If Wags and KK’s BFF are healthy, I really like our bullpen.
Omar Minaya is my hero!
"I'm not even allowed in Mexico."
by Scott Coleman on Mar 5, 2010 11:22 AM EST via mobile reply actions
But for them, it's outing #1...
so long as they come through healthy, it’s a warm up. I’m more interested in Chavez bouncing back with a solid outing. That battle for the last two spots in the pen will be a tough one to decide with so many arms in the mix.
Who’s the 3rd?
"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 5, 2010 11:45 AM EST up reply actions
He isn’t an injury question though. He was straight nasty last year and is nearly 2 years removed from his operation.
"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 5, 2010 12:13 PM EST up reply actions
true
He was great at the end of last year, but you have to worry about how much Bobby used him and will presumably utilize him this year. I know these guys are supposed to be maybe even stronger after Tommy John surgery, but it still worries me that he appeared in more games last year than he didn’t.
Again, it’s just a good problem to have if we start Chavez or Dunn @ Gwinett or if Resop is pitching well early on.
And the year between the surgery and now...
he was used extensively. I’d say the possibility for injury with him is just as high as with Wags, and maybe even Saito.
Is there any way to follow the game?
Radio broadcast or pitch-by-pitch or anything?
by McGriff the Crime Dog on Mar 5, 2010 11:28 AM EST reply actions
Gameday usually is up, but only seems to update at the end of the half innings.
"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 5, 2010 11:31 AM EST up reply actions
MLB package online i think
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
~Earl Wilson
If you have an iphone the MLB At-Bat app is $15 and you get radio broadcasts for every game. This is my first season using it and it’s awesome. Pretty sure MLB.com has a similar deal so you can just listen to the broadcasts through your computer.
"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv
by Smoltz's Beard on Mar 5, 2010 11:36 AM EST up reply actions
the worst part different from last year is you could stream the video and sound free without the additional audio package.
This year you have to pay extra. Lame
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
~Earl Wilson
It’s only $15 though, but I get your point.
"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv
by Smoltz's Beard on Mar 5, 2010 12:26 PM EST up reply actions
yup, and the audio broadcasts seem to be working better now…
told you it was awesome!
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Hat tip to you, good sir. I took a sick day yesterday so I got to sit around playing 2K10 while listening to the Braves game. Plugged my iphone into my $200 computer speakers…god, it sounded wonderful. No squeaks!
"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv
by Smoltz's Beard on Mar 5, 2010 12:27 PM EST up reply actions
I actually played a legit game and everything is much smoother than last year. Other than that one game, though, I’ve just been playing My Player mode. I just got a September call up!
Haven’t gotten around to doing any editing yet. I plan on spending the majority of next week diving into the franchise mode when my roommate gets back in town, so I’ll be doing it soon.
"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv
by Smoltz's Beard on Mar 5, 2010 12:53 PM EST up reply actions
Nice, I'm still balancing...
limited funds with chances I’ll play enough with the wife’s likely complaints with the possibility of holding out until Madden or NCAA Football. I’m leaning towards picking it up, but not bought it just yet.
I’ve skipped out on the last two seasons of Madden but I feel like this might be the year for me to make a return. I’ve heard the latest game was very well done.
I might even dabble with NCAA…it’s been years since I played one of those, but I always had a blast recruiting in that game.
"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv
by Smoltz's Beard on Mar 5, 2010 1:00 PM EST up reply actions
Oh, also…have you thought about using Gamefly? I’m about to sign up for it myself I think.
"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv
by Smoltz's Beard on Mar 5, 2010 1:00 PM EST up reply actions
I don't play enough other games for that...
I get pretty set on one for a while. With the Wii, I’m thinking a baseball game would be better than a football one. Having not had a system for a while, it’s been a while since I’ve been really into a game (Tiger for Wii is the last one in 3-5 years). With my limited desire on shooters, role playing, or other games, I’m set with Fifa, MLB, NBA Live, or NCAA/Madden. Wii doesn’t have FIFA that I’ve noticed, and I’m not likely to get back into Live like I used to, so that leaves 2K10 or one of the football games. The football games have the added benefit of letting me build a bigger bank cushion before splurging. But I think 2K10 might be more enjoyable on the system. It’s a debate in my head.
Gamefly is $15 a month, so as long as you play 3 games using it you’re getting your money’s worth. Play each game for 4 months, and then send it back. Just a suggestion.
"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv
by Smoltz's Beard on Mar 5, 2010 1:12 PM EST up reply actions
And I wouldn't be playing that many...
so it wouldn’t be worth it. 1, maybe 2 at a time max. And we already pay for Blockbuster movies that way (the mail stuff). Like I said, I’m just not enough of a gamer to have it be worthwhile. I like video games, but very very few and as I age I’m playing much less often.
Interesting to see Prado batting lead-off instead of Melky. Looks like Bobby is wanting to give Clevlen a strong look as a potential bench option. Let’s see how he handles the defensive aspect.
We’ve got our three biggest pitching question marks going today: Lowe, Wags, and Saito.
Although, I suppose Huddy could be there too.
I wonder why Bobby is hitting Jay Hey 2nd...
He’s not going to hit there this season, right? McLouth is LH, and with Prado hitting well there last season it doesn’t make much sense
Maybe it’s just to get him as many ABs as possible this spring.
Well...
Maybe he’s thinking of putting a RH hitter in the leadoff spot (like Prado or Diaz).
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Mar 5, 2010 12:44 PM EST up reply actions
One could only hope. I’ve always seen Nate as a great 6th hitter. The guy is ok at getting on base and strikes out 100 times a year. not what you want from a leadoff hitter.
Prado would be my first choice right now, with Nate hitting behind him.
My thoughts as well. I posted the same thing on another thread yesterday. I like a Prado / Diaz leadoff with J-Hey in the 2-hole. I think McLouth would be a perfect number 8 though.
by I Saw Buzz Beaned on Mar 5, 2010 1:15 PM EST up reply actions
Is anyone else glad that the WBC is not going on this year?
"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 5, 2010 11:46 AM EST reply actions
only because it would ruin it if it happened every year
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The WBC ruins itself even once every 4 years.
It is great basebal, but it sucks for MLB.
"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 5, 2010 12:07 PM EST up reply actions
if I remember correctly,
Campillo hurt himself after pitching too much in the WBC. I really wish he was still around.
by nathan rothschild on Mar 5, 2010 12:16 PM EST up reply actions
Don't get too nostalgic,
He wasn’t that great to begin with.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Mar 5, 2010 12:44 PM EST up reply actions
I really like the idea of the WBC, but it has some issues. The biggest of which is that it should never be in Spring Training… I think that heightens the risk of injuries, and interferes with guys’ preparations for the season. They need to do like the World Cup in soccer or the Olympics in hockey and interrupt the season for 2 weeks. Of course, that will never happen.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Mar 5, 2010 12:46 PM EST up reply actions
True.
"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv
by Smoltz's Beard on Mar 5, 2010 12:53 PM EST up reply actions
The greatest single sporting event I've seen in the past 5 years
Was that Netherlands vs. DR game (the second one) during the WBC. If only more people had watched it.
This comes with a caveat
In that UConn-Syracuse 6 OT game, I only caught the last 4 OTs, so I don’t know if it counts.
I like the WBC, but yeah it’s nice to not have to worry.
"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv
by Smoltz's Beard on Mar 5, 2010 12:28 PM EST up reply actions
All I can say about Chavez is that come opening day if he’s pitching the way I’ve been able to pitch with him on The Show so far, I’ll be a happy camper. He’s fared much better for me thus far than I’d hoped.
You liking it?
I picked it up on Tuesday, but have only been able to play a couple hours so far. I was impressed though with what little amount I’ve been able to play.
by dunnytwogloves on Mar 5, 2010 11:51 AM EST up reply actions
It’s great.
Omar Minaya is my hero!
"I'm not even allowed in Mexico."
by Scott Coleman on Mar 5, 2010 12:02 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Awesome. I did start the RTTS yesterday at lunch. In 3 games I was 0-4 with 3 strikeouts.
I do love how you take batting practice before the game, and even when you’re playing a regular game, you can throw warm up pitches.
by dunnytwogloves on Mar 5, 2010 12:07 PM EST up reply actions
The addition of warm-up pitches is awesome, at least in franchise mode. I’m still, after all these years, not sold on RTTS mode. It just seems like such an uphill battle to make anything meaningful happen for your character. At the end of two years I’m still getting AA bench contract offers. Then i saw where you could buy 1000 training points for a buck on the PSN, and it hit me- that make the mode that obtuse on purpose so you’ll shell out for the points you need for you character to actually be worth playing.
or the gamethread.
"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 5, 2010 12:07 PM EST up reply actions
Question!
I have an iPhone and was thinking about getting the At Bat app. But do you have to have a MLB.tv subscription in order to get radio and video? Or are both included in the $15 dollar price? Please help
Omar Minaya is my hero!
"I'm not even allowed in Mexico."
by Scott Coleman on Mar 5, 2010 12:02 PM EST via mobile reply actions
With the $15, you get radio. But if you have MLB.tv you are able to add the video (at least for the regular season).
by dunnytwogloves on Mar 5, 2010 12:05 PM EST up reply actions
You need MLB.tv for the video, not for the audio.
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Is the audio feed good? Like, is it pretty close to what you would hear on a regular radio?
Omar Minaya is my hero!
"I'm not even allowed in Mexico."
by Scott Coleman on Mar 5, 2010 12:07 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
That's not a problem
So I’ll he getting it. Thanks to everyone for the help!
Omar Minaya is my hero!
"I'm not even allowed in Mexico."
by Scott Coleman on Mar 5, 2010 12:21 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
It’s a really great app, highly recommended… used it all of last year.
You get radio streams of both cities so you can always get the Atlanta audio.
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My blackberry has paperweight mode.
"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 5, 2010 12:09 PM EST up reply actions
Verizon sucks
Omar Minaya is my hero!
"I'm not even allowed in Mexico."
by Scott Coleman on Mar 5, 2010 12:36 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
T-Mobile sucks worse. I can’t wait to get back w/ Verizon, actually.
"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 5, 2010 12:38 PM EST up reply actions
I literally just bought it and I’m already very happy with it.
"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv
by Smoltz's Beard on Mar 5, 2010 12:30 PM EST up reply actions
Answer and Question
I just got this a couple of days ago for my iPhone and I am amazed at the audio quality. My only issue with the app is the updates seem a bit sluggish. Does anyone know if this will have the the gameday pitch display like the site? I think mlb at bat 2009 had this.
"Are you trying to say Jesus Christ can't hit a curveball?" - Harris in Major League (1989)
So, I just read on Buster Onley’s article today where he said that the Phillys and Yankees are the next Celtics/Lakers.
WTF? Buster must be taking some crazy pills. Most of his recent articles are just ridiculous.
"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 5, 2010 12:21 PM EST reply actions
No offense
I think he’s on to something. They keep winning + keep building payrole they can keep meeting in October.
Honestly who is investing that much money in teh National League besids them
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
~Earl Wilson
So what happens in 2 years when Utley, Rollins, Howard, Victorino and Werth are all F/As?
They just locked up Halladay to a big contract, so I would imagine that they can’t affor even 3 of those guys.
Also, their rotation is fairly week from 3-5. I fully expect it to show its weakness this year.
"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 5, 2010 12:28 PM EST up reply actions
They’ve got a good offense but Rollins is on the decline. And like you said, their rotation is pretty weak 3-5. Not to mention Cole Hamels may not bounce back from last year like everyone is thinking he will. The Phillies could be a bit vulnerable.
That being said…they’re going to score a ton of runs and have the best pitcher in the bigs.
All of that is true this year…
"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 5, 2010 12:37 PM EST up reply actions
Ha, I was gonna say the same thing.
"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv
by Smoltz's Beard on Mar 5, 2010 1:41 PM EST up reply actions
Well, that’s just it — if the back end of the rotation holds together – and Lidge – then their experiment works and they can justify trying to re-sign most of that crew (Utley/Howard in particular). If however, those weaknesses fester (as you and I both hope), then I don’t see how you continue to throw money at these guys without addressing their now-depleted farm system.
Howard’s case will be interesting. He’s almost compelled now to come to a meeting of minds with Philly. The Yankees have Tex; St. Louis is expected to keep Pujouls – somehow; AGon is destined for the RSox (Peavy and the Pale Hosers notwithstanding). Who else will pony up that kind of coin for Howard? Nobody, in my estimation.
Mets maybe? That would be our luck!
"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 5, 2010 12:42 PM EST up reply actions
The other factor is that I just don’t see Howard leaving that lemonade stand of a ballpark, where even his popouts leave the yard. Besides ;)… he’s not a Latino!
In 2 years, Howard will be on the decline anyway. He’ll be lucky to get a multi-year deal to DH somewhere.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Mar 5, 2010 12:48 PM EST up reply actions
Money
Can buy championships. It just can. They’s sign Utley and Howard and fill in around them
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
~Earl Wilson
You can’t simply just “fill in” holes left by guys like Rollins, Werth and Victorino. Those are 3 of the best in the game at their respective positions.
"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 5, 2010 12:47 PM EST up reply actions
And Championships bring money...
make the World Series a few more times, and they can probably afford to increase payroll.
How much higher can they go? They are already at $140M-ish and that is without giving any raises to their younger guys or considering the raises that their core should get.
"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 5, 2010 12:50 PM EST up reply actions
They also have those holes in the rotation to worry about.
"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 5, 2010 12:50 PM EST up reply actions
I think they're on the downslope...
Amaro seems sketchy to me. They got way less for Cliff Lee than we got for Vazquez… And they didn’t even need to trade him at all. And then he has not reacted well to the criticism of that move. Shades of the Royals or Mets.
The Phils will be good this year, but Rollins and Howard are going to go downhill soon, Werth and even Halladay is getting up there and probably won’t be worth his contract in a couple years. They’ll be the Mets in 2012 at this rate.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Mar 5, 2010 12:52 PM EST up reply actions
How is Howard going downhill?
He’s in his prime.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
~Earl Wilson
It sounds like Mike Minor is on pace to be in our rotation come next season. But where would he fit in???
Let’s assume that Mike Minor progresses like most expect and does well in the minors and is ready for the big leagues. Could we be experiencing another D. Lowe trade watch situation?
…only to inevitably trade away KK or JJ
I think that trading JJ would be a smart move on our part – assuming Minor progresses well.
JJ is the most attractive piece and can bring back a huge return. While I think Lowe will have a bounce-back type of year, I don’t think anyone will be willing to trade for him and his albatros contract at his age.
our 2011 rotation right now is the exact same as our 2010 rotation. I don’t have a real problem with that!
"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 5, 2010 12:46 PM EST up reply actions
So Minor in the minors for 2 years then? I don’t have a problem with that, but I’ve heard analysts say he could start for us this year if injuries arise.
If injuries arise, then we don’t need to worry about who we trade away.
"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 5, 2010 12:48 PM EST up reply actions
But if everyone is healthy, Minor stays in the minors, or he becomes trade fodder. I can see that happening too – Minor does really well, becomes really attractive and we sell him for some IF depth or something.
"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 5, 2010 12:51 PM EST up reply actions
Hmmm
True…we could trade Minor if we didn’t think his ceiling was high. But it’s not generally wise to trade away young, cheap pitching.
I think it depends on what JJ does. I see Minor as the backup plan to JJ.
All that is assuming that Vizcaino, Tehran, etc all work out.
"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 5, 2010 12:54 PM EST up reply actions
Maybe late, and hit others...
Minor is likely down in the minors until September barring catastrophy.
And let’s not forget the progression of Ortegano as well in the mix. I can easily see us going into this off season looking to deal away Lowe or Jurrjens. And Lowe’s deal might not be as big of a hindrance as it was this offseason with $15m more shaved off, and if need be we only cover a portion of the salary for 2 years instead of 3.
I agree...
The closer Lowe gets to the end of his deal, the easier he’ll be to trade, especially if he rebounds at least somewhat. His deal isn’t Zito bad, it’s just kinda bad.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Mar 5, 2010 12:54 PM EST up reply actions
His contract is only about $3M more than he was worth last season. With any sort of rebound, he should be worth his contract this year. I don’t think it is that bad of a deal for someone of his calibre. However, the market is the biggest issue here, not actual player value, but market value.
"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 5, 2010 12:56 PM EST up reply actions
Player value plays a role...
a year like last year, and it’ll be near impossible to move him without eating 50% or so of the salary. If he can bounce back to what we expected, 200+ innings with mid 3s ERA and a LOT of groundballs, he becomes easier to move. Plus, if we have to eat $3-5m per year, that’s easier to do over 2 years than for 3.
Either way, this discussion is for the rosterbation threads 10 months from now, and there’s a lot of stuff that will change the discussion between now and then.
Two Words: Scott Boras
… which is why I have to agree with you. Unless JJ really wants to stay, his agent will be an issue, so “sell high.”
UGH
That would be terrible if Derek Lowe and his terrible contract is the reason why we can’t build around and pay a tremendous young pitcher like Jair Jurrjens.
I don't think Lowe impacts that...
Jurrjens won’t be ridiculously expensive next year without a repeat performance of last year. He’s been solid, but not Lincecum or anything. That makes his contract less of a problem, and the bigger factor being how we feel about Ortegano, Minor, Teheran, Vizcaino, R Delgado, Spurill, etc coming up.
Right.
I don’t think we trade JJ unless we are very confident in the guys coming up to replace him.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Mar 5, 2010 12:54 PM EST up reply actions
Oh come on.
Solid? He had a sub 3 ERA last season. Granted, he doesn’t pitch deep into games generally, but I think you are vastly underestimating how good Jair is. His control is awesome and people put too much worth in his win/loss record. He had NO run support last season.
He outpitched his perifs. He wasn’t as good as his ERA from last season indicates.
He is still very very good, but he isn’t sub-3 ERA good.
"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 5, 2010 12:57 PM EST up reply actions
Actually, I'm pretty big on JJ...
but in his first arb year, he’s not Lincecum and likely getting something less than $5m. Look at what Cole Hamels, Chad Billingsley, Jon Lester, and Jered Weaver just got. That’s what I’m trying to say. $4-5m for JJ isn’t bad, and isn’t going to force him to be dealt.
Yeah – wouldn’t be the end of the world since the farm is pitching rich. But I think we could survive at least one Arb year.
The first arb year is only about 40% of market value typically, so for JJ that’d be, what, $6M? We can do that.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Mar 5, 2010 12:55 PM EST up reply actions
See above comparables...
It appears JJ would likely get around 4 or 5, depending on how this season goes. But still, if we think he’s maxed out performance wise (which is still a good P, but not a must keep with the others we have coming up), the package we could get for him might be significantly more than we could get for anyone else (save Hanson, who we can all agree isn’t going anywhere). That’s why I say I think JJ’s future here depends a lot on whether we can find a suitable return for Lowe, and if not, then the progression of Ortegano, Minor, Teheran, etc.
I would think Lowe would probably be at the top...
just due to contract size. After that, I’d assume Hudson or JJ would be the next on the chopping block. Or perhaps they slow play him into long relief/2nd loogy role, and let him battle for a job in 2012 after KK’s contract expires.
Also, we got lucky last year with health in the rotation. Minor may be needed without letting anyone go if someone goes down long term with an injury.
I really doubt Hanson is an option to trade.
"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 5, 2010 12:47 PM EST up reply actions
I suck at reading. My bad, Mr. Sanchez!
"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 5, 2010 12:49 PM EST up reply actions
It’s so much more fun that way!
"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 5, 2010 1:18 PM EST up reply actions
Is anyone going to do play by play for those of us that
have no audio or video? Please, pretty please… :)
When asked what aspects of Heyward’s game need improvement, one scout simply replied, "Nothing."
TOGTFO!
: )
"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 5, 2010 12:48 PM EST up reply actions
Thank you!
When asked what aspects of Heyward’s game need improvement, one scout simply replied, "Nothing."
OK
I have an audio feed but now video today again.
ok, how the heck are we supposed to find the gameday feed? I have perused the entire mlb.com site and even did a search for “gameday” but I can’t find anything. Help, anyone?
"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 5, 2010 1:07 PM EST reply actions
Zimmmerman grounds out to Chipper. Lowe threw a total of 7 pitches in the first inning and ended up with 3 ground outs. You have got to like that.
That's what we want out of Lowe...
get that sinker going big guy. Pitch studly this year, maybe 20 wins and a mid 3s ERA, and we can move that monster salary out for some low level prospects without having to pay half of it.
Nice, even if it is the Nats
When asked what aspects of Heyward’s game need improvement, one scout simply replied, "Nothing."
Has anyone else noticed that on BBTN (sorry, that is all I have – no MLBN for me…) so far, they have had a Yankees feature on every episode? Just thought I would throw that out there.
"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 5, 2010 1:10 PM EST reply actions
Good work, mountangrown and Dave_D…keep it up! It is much appreciated!
"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 5, 2010 1:13 PM EST reply actions
Chipper grounds out to SS. 3 up and 3 down end of first.
Dave
Suwanee, GA
http://www.ten1photography.com
Chipper is off to a slow start,.
When asked what aspects of Heyward’s game need improvement, one scout simply replied, "Nothing."
So, Heyward still has yet to swing and miss at a pitch…fantastic!
"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 5, 2010 1:14 PM EST reply actions
Yeah but besides that rocket single and double
He hasn’t gotten the ball out of the IF.
That’s fine. It isn’t like he has a lack of power.
"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 5, 2010 1:18 PM EST up reply actions
indeed.
"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 5, 2010 1:19 PM EST up reply actions
News to me.
When asked what aspects of Heyward’s game need improvement, one scout simply replied, "Nothing."
6 batters….6 ground ball outs for Lowe. The sinker is working well.
Dave
Suwanee, GA
http://www.ten1photography.com
Damn straight.
"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv
by Smoltz's Beard on Mar 5, 2010 1:22 PM EST up reply actions
Is the opposite of this “Blessed crooked”?
"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 5, 2010 1:23 PM EST up reply actions
haha
"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv
by Smoltz's Beard on Mar 5, 2010 1:27 PM EST up reply actions
Good news...
When asked what aspects of Heyward’s game need improvement, one scout simply replied, "Nothing."
Love the GO from Lowe
He need to continue to keep the ball low.
Talking Chop has the best gameday play-by-play of any site on the web
I love it!
Omar Minaya is my hero!
"I'm not even allowed in Mexico."
by Scott Coleman on Mar 5, 2010 1:22 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I was relying on everyone else all week while at work but I had today off so thought I would return the favor.
Heh, I’m still at work…although only for about another hour or so.
Dave
Suwanee, GA
http://www.ten1photography.com
Which is why I am thankful for you guys giving us the updates
…stupid AF server…
"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 5, 2010 1:27 PM EST up reply actions
+71
"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 5, 2010 1:23 PM EST up reply actions
Well my guy Martin on DOB site does a damn good job as well BUT......
This is my favorite site for any info and the play-by-play is awesome here too.
Nice pick up, imo
When asked what aspects of Heyward’s game need improvement, one scout simply replied, "Nothing."
Steal of the offseason, with Cameron possibly a close 2nd.
"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 5, 2010 1:27 PM EST up reply actions
Glaus is an amazing improvement to our offense.
"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 5, 2010 1:29 PM EST reply actions
I love him. That’s right, I said it.
"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv
by Smoltz's Beard on Mar 5, 2010 1:30 PM EST up reply actions
I love lamp.
"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 5, 2010 1:30 PM EST up reply actions
You said it, but I would have said it " I love ’em". LOL
by I Saw Buzz Beaned on Mar 5, 2010 1:31 PM EST up reply actions
haha
"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv
by Smoltz's Beard on Mar 5, 2010 1:32 PM EST up reply actions
Why couldn’t he score?
"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 5, 2010 1:30 PM EST up reply actions
ah. Thanks.
"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 5, 2010 1:32 PM EST up reply actions
B/c Melky hit a single?
"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv
by Smoltz's Beard on Mar 5, 2010 1:32 PM EST up reply actions
RAWR!
"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 5, 2010 1:33 PM EST up reply actions
No because we have a guy that's capable of playing RF
And letting Heyward get more ABs in AAA plus saving the Braves money.
The last part of what you said there is the only reason we should keep him down.
"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv
by Smoltz's Beard on Mar 5, 2010 1:37 PM EST up reply actions
Loving the patience at the plate.
When asked what aspects of Heyward’s game need improvement, one scout simply replied, "Nothing."
I am just gushing for our offensive potential this season.
"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 5, 2010 1:33 PM EST up reply actions
The difference between David Ross and Corky Miller is unbelievable.
"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv
by Smoltz's Beard on Mar 5, 2010 1:33 PM EST up reply actions
This x 1000
When asked what aspects of Heyward’s game need improvement, one scout simply replied, "Nothing."
5 bank accounts 3 ounces and 2 vehicles.
"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 5, 2010 1:36 PM EST up reply actions
LOL
X to the Z, very nice
"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv
by Smoltz's Beard on Mar 5, 2010 1:37 PM EST up reply actions
Really? in spring training???
"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 5, 2010 1:37 PM EST up reply actions
Several pitches have been nearly hit with pitches. Prado has had 2 near misses in this at bat. Count full with bases loaded and 2 out.
Good thing, considering he was down 0-2.
"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 5, 2010 1:40 PM EST up reply actions
WTF, Cabrera out at home on a single up the middle? There are 2 outs and he was running on the play!!!
Dave
Suwanee, GA
http://www.ten1photography.com
This is why Heyward will start the season in Atlanta!
Dave
Suwanee, GA
http://www.ten1photography.com
Ha, nice
"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv
by Smoltz's Beard on Mar 5, 2010 1:41 PM EST up reply actions
Jose Reyes disagrees with that.
"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 5, 2010 1:43 PM EST up reply actions
No he doesn't cause he can't even run right now
They are talking about him now on SNY
wasn’t he supposed to be one of those guys who are “better than ever” that we keep hearing about?
"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 5, 2010 1:46 PM EST up reply actions
You want to elaborate on what they’re saying? Potential 2nd round fantasy keeper.
"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv
by Smoltz's Beard on Mar 5, 2010 1:47 PM EST up reply actions
Seriously, the announcers sounded very confused. What the hell happened?
"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv
by Smoltz's Beard on Mar 5, 2010 1:41 PM EST up reply actions
That’s what I thought but they were talking like the runner from 3rd was thrown out. Obviously it was the runner on 2nd.
ah, ok. Makes more sense 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 5, 2010 1:42 PM EST up reply actions
Great. Melky just pulled a Pendleton.
"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 5, 2010 1:41 PM EST reply actions
any word on his velocity?
"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 5, 2010 1:44 PM EST up reply actions
2 balls have gone by Prado…just sayin.
"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 5, 2010 1:48 PM EST up reply actions
Arizona need more fans you and justin can go root for them
KJ is gone and hopefully not coming back.
Yeah, who wants one of the best hitting 2B in the NL anyway?
"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 5, 2010 1:53 PM EST up reply actions
Let's see...
When we say that, we have 3 years of data to back that up. When you say he isn’t, you have 3 months of data supporting you. Hmmmm
Like I said KJ plays in Arizona now, Prado is the Braves 2B now
Like it or not and if not follow KJ to Arizona. I wish KJ well but he no longer a Brave so I could care less about what he does in Arizona.
I can not like KJ not being on the Braves if I want to, thank you very much. Just because I don’t like that fact doesn’t mean that I have to root for some other team.
"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 5, 2010 2:07 PM EST up reply actions
It's not just the two of you...
but the people who actually mattered disagreed with you on who “was better”.
not really. They disagreed with us as to who is more valuable.
KJ is a better defender than Prado and has a better track record of succes. Prado had a much better 2009. I think it all came down to the price tag.
"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 5, 2010 2:11 PM EST up reply actions
but you gotta admit...
if KJ is a better defender than Prado, it’s very marginal. I don’t remember KJ looking like Raffy Belliard
The third-base umpire ran into the outfield and retrieved the biggest chunk. "It's a f***in' potato."
by alligatorimpersonator on Mar 5, 2010 2:17 PM EST up reply actions
KJ was league average even after moving from the OF to 2B. Prado is significantly worse than that with 2B as his primary position.
"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 5, 2010 2:19 PM EST up reply actions
Kelly’s UZR/150 career at 2B is -7.4. I wouldn’t call that league average
The third-base umpire ran into the outfield and retrieved the biggest chunk. "It's a f***in' potato."
by alligatorimpersonator on Mar 5, 2010 2:21 PM EST up reply actions
That takes into account his first season there, which was really bad. He improved each season and was only -0.1 there last season.
"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 5, 2010 2:22 PM EST up reply actions
his 2nd season was actually worse than his first, but you gotta take into account that to get an accurate UZR/150 figure it takes 3 years of data.
The third-base umpire ran into the outfield and retrieved the biggest chunk. "It's a f***in' potato."
by alligatorimpersonator on Mar 5, 2010 2:24 PM EST up reply actions
I’ll bite…just for old time’s sake:
KJ 2009:
5 April – 2 July: .214/.286/.359/.645 – 15 doubles, 2 triples, 5 HRs (234 ABs)
23 July – 4 Oct: .261 .358 .493 .851 – 5 doubles, 1 triple, 3 HRs
This was after coming back from the DL.
Now, just for fun, let’s look at his previous 2 seasons.
2007: .276 .375 .457 .831
2008: .287 .349 .446 .795
But yeah, let’s continue to talk like he has no idea how to hit and like he sucks.
I will be the first to admit that KJ is as streaky as hell. But, to think that he can’t hit or that he sucks is just ignorant.
"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 5, 2010 2:06 PM EST up reply actions
Bet you could break up 07 and 08...
similar to 09 with a bad month or two, and some great months too. Like you say, he can’t hit, sometimes. Others he’s as good as it gets.
Agreed. But we aren’t debating his streakiness. Home-boy said that KJ is not a good hitter, so I am simply pointing him in the right direction.
"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 5, 2010 2:10 PM EST up reply actions
And depending on the month, he could be right ...
so he’s not exactly wrong. KJ is a good hitter, on hot streaks. On cold streaks, he most certainly is not good.
In other news, when the sun is not up, it is dark outside.
"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 5, 2010 2:12 PM EST up reply actions
Stop lying on me
Go back and read everything I said I never once said he was NOT a good hitter!
Ok, not in those words, but when I said he was one of the better hitting 2B in the NL, you asked if I was “serious!?!?!?!”, indicating that you thought he was not good.
One more note: in 2009 KJ’s BABIP fell from his career average of .326 all the way down to .224. Put that in your pipe and smoke it for 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 5, 2010 2:17 PM EST up reply actions
That's because he's not one of the BEST htiing 2B
I can name several 2B that I’d much rather have that KJ. Now when KJ is hot he’s one of the best but he may have a month or two where he’s not and the rest are so-so! Oh and is defense IS NOT good dude and you can throw that UZR crap out the window but I saw this guy on a daily basis and he was crap dude!
Ok, Joe Morgan.
"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 5, 2010 2:27 PM EST up reply actions
Shhheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeyyyyyyyyyaaaaaaaaaaaatttttttt......
Kelly had a lot more than 3 bad months. His bat was bad just as often as it was good. Granted, when you look at end of season averages he’d be respectable. But it’s a lot more than 3 months of data showing he struggled to hit.
Yes. I am.
"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 5, 2010 1:57 PM EST up reply actions
Second baseman Kelly Johnson had a nice D-backs debut as he singled and drove in a run in the first inning.
From the Dbacks website.
"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 5, 2010 1:51 PM EST up reply actions
I really hope he does well. Definitely my favorite player when he was here. But now we have Prado and I really hope he’s for real
I am not as worried about Prado’s offense as I used to be, but his D worries me a ton.
"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 5, 2010 1:53 PM EST up reply actions
I read that Schafer is still having trouble with his wrist, ugh
When asked what aspects of Heyward’s game need improvement, one scout simply replied, "Nothing."
On Talking Chop,
A TC’er @ ST, was able to chat with him, and Shafer told him that his wrist is far from being healed.
When asked what aspects of Heyward’s game need improvement, one scout simply replied, "Nothing."
Yikes
All i read was that they say he should be good to go. Either way, just let him spend the year in AAA and get at-bats. If he does that, he will be starting for us again next year
Yeah, made me sick to read that he is not ready to go.
When asked what aspects of Heyward’s game need improvement, one scout simply replied, "Nothing."
and an IF of Chipper, Yunel, Prado, Freeman, McCann…sick.
and a rotation of Hanson, Jurrjens, Minor, Tehran, Vizcaino…epic.
"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 5, 2010 1:59 PM EST up reply actions
you can have 999,929 of those back.
"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 5, 2010 2:00 PM EST up reply actions
Time to get the runs back that Wags gave up.
When asked what aspects of Heyward’s game need improvement, one scout simply replied, "Nothing."
That Mejia kid for the Mets is gonna be GOOD!!!
Oh and Mike Stanton looks terrible at the plate right now.
I really wish we could have brought in put-up-ya Dukes.
"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 5, 2010 1:59 PM EST up reply actions
Beast mode!
Omar Minaya is my hero!
"I'm not even allowed in Mexico."
by Scott Coleman on Mar 5, 2010 2:04 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Just joined in
did Wags look bad or did he just do bad?
The third-base umpire ran into the outfield and retrieved the biggest chunk. "It's a f***in' potato."
by alligatorimpersonator on Mar 5, 2010 2:02 PM EST reply actions
Control problems mainly
When asked what aspects of Heyward’s game need improvement, one scout simply replied, "Nothing."
Oh ok
that’s to be expected in early ST. How about his fastball? What did he top out at?
The third-base umpire ran into the outfield and retrieved the biggest chunk. "It's a f***in' potato."
by alligatorimpersonator on Mar 5, 2010 2:06 PM EST up reply actions
I heard 93
When asked what aspects of Heyward’s game need improvement, one scout simply replied, "Nothing."
sounds like he's just working out some kinks
as long as he can still hit 95 or so I’m happy
The third-base umpire ran into the outfield and retrieved the biggest chunk. "It's a f***in' potato."
by alligatorimpersonator on Mar 5, 2010 2:09 PM EST up reply actions
I love how Glaus refuses to swing at crap, and takes first base. Yes
When asked what aspects of Heyward’s game need improvement, one scout simply replied, "Nothing."
I am get more and more giddy every time I read this line: Glaus Walks.
"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 5, 2010 2:08 PM EST up reply actions
I want plate discipline. HRs will come – especially with a guy like Glaus.
"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 5, 2010 2:10 PM EST up reply actions
better than “kotchman hits one high…and deep…and caught by the third base dugout”
The third-base umpire ran into the outfield and retrieved the biggest chunk. "It's a f***in' potato."
by alligatorimpersonator on Mar 5, 2010 2:11 PM EST up reply actions
haha…good ole 3U
"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv
by Smoltz's Beard on Mar 5, 2010 2:58 PM EST up reply actions
Yep, I hope it rubs off on some of the other guys!
When asked what aspects of Heyward’s game need improvement, one scout simply replied, "Nothing."
I had thought that they might be Japanese versions or something. HAHA
by I Saw Buzz Beaned on Mar 5, 2010 2:13 PM EST up reply actions
FIRE WREN OUR BP SUCKS!!!!ONE
The third-base umpire ran into the outfield and retrieved the biggest chunk. "It's a f***in' potato."
by alligatorimpersonator on Mar 5, 2010 2:12 PM EST reply actions
fail for not putting a space inbetween exclamation marks.
"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 5, 2010 2:13 PM EST up reply actions
DAMMIT!! 1!!! !!
The third-base umpire ran into the outfield and retrieved the biggest chunk. "It's a f***in' potato."
by alligatorimpersonator on Mar 5, 2010 2:14 PM EST up reply actions
I just got AtBat for the iPhone
love the radio!
If you can the app (it’s $15 bucks) get it.
Omar Minaya is my hero!
"I'm not even allowed in Mexico."
$15 is a little pricey...
but I had like $40 bucks in itunes gift cards and I get all my songs from other places….so it was worth it to me
Omar Minaya is my hero!
"I'm not even allowed in Mexico."
by Scott Coleman on Mar 5, 2010 2:17 PM EST up reply actions
"other places"
Lars Ulrich is gonna come after you!
The third-base umpire ran into the outfield and retrieved the biggest chunk. "It's a f***in' potato."
by alligatorimpersonator on Mar 5, 2010 2:17 PM EST up reply actions
Oh that is just funny!
"Are you trying to say Jesus Christ can't hit a curveball?" - Harris in Major League (1989)
+71
"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 5, 2010 2:17 PM EST up reply actions
copy cat.
Omar Minaya is my hero!
"I'm not even allowed in Mexico."
by Scott Coleman on Mar 5, 2010 2:19 PM EST up reply actions
I like it. Immitation is the best form of flattery.
"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 5, 2010 2:20 PM EST up reply actions
I agree!
I just got it as well. I am loving it. To celebrate being able to listen to the game at my desk at work I went down to the cafeteria to buy some cracker jacks! It was a bit pathetic actually, you would have thought I was 10 years old again.
"Are you trying to say Jesus Christ can't hit a curveball?" - Harris in Major League (1989)
ha, nice
"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv
by Smoltz's Beard on Mar 5, 2010 2:59 PM EST up reply actions
It’s the first week of ST. Relax. These guys are just trying to work on some specific stuff. I seriously doubt if they even care whether they give up runs or not right 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 5, 2010 2:18 PM EST up reply actions
Are Buck and Kinkade calling this?
They basically just do their afternoon show in the booth and interrupt with game updates.
Esco rips a double
You could hear the bang off the bat.
Omar Minaya is my hero!
"I'm not even allowed in Mexico."
Melky rips one up the middle!
Esco scores. 4-3
Omar Minaya is my hero!
"I'm not even allowed in Mexico."
Dumbass announcers just called Melky Cabrera….Blanco. WTF? I swear they’re drinking margaritas!
Dave
Suwanee, GA
http://www.ten1photography.com
Lucky them then.
"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 5, 2010 2:23 PM EST up reply actions
The game is getting in the way of their conversation.
"Are you trying to say Jesus Christ can't hit a curveball?" - Harris in Major League (1989)
I hate when that happens to the Mets announcers
Omar Minaya is my hero!
"I'm not even allowed in Mexico."
by Scott Coleman on Mar 5, 2010 2:24 PM EST up reply actions
This is why Heyward will start in….ah, nvm.
"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 5, 2010 2:23 PM EST up reply actions
haha
Jason Heyward decides his own fate.
Omar Minaya is my hero!
"I'm not even allowed in Mexico."
by Scott Coleman on Mar 5, 2010 2:24 PM EST up reply actions
Melky getting a single?
The third-base umpire ran into the outfield and retrieved the biggest chunk. "It's a f***in' potato."
by alligatorimpersonator on Mar 5, 2010 2:25 PM EST up reply actions
hahahah. So far, Melky’s 2 singles have determined the fates of Heyward and Diaz.
"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 5, 2010 2:26 PM EST up reply actions
I'm gonna laugh when Melky...
hits .300 for the year, and has a nice 750-800 ops on the year in 300-400 ab.
I think he will have a great year, myself.
"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 5, 2010 2:28 PM EST up reply actions
haha
that’s not a crazy thought though. I see him being significantly better than last year
The third-base umpire ran into the outfield and retrieved the biggest chunk. "It's a f***in' potato."
by alligatorimpersonator on Mar 5, 2010 2:28 PM EST up reply actions
Clevlan puts down a nice little bunt
moves the runners to 2nd and 3rd. Zimmerman made a great play to get him by a step.
Omar Minaya is my hero!
"I'm not even allowed in Mexico."
2-1 count, runners on 2nd and 3rd, 1 out…
Omar Minaya is my hero!
"I'm not even allowed in Mexico."
by Scott Coleman on Mar 5, 2010 2:27 PM EST up reply actions
I hope Melky doesn’t get thrown out at home again…then Cox will REALLY be in a pickle!
“He’s got 2 singles…but he got thrown out twice…two singles…thrown out twice…”
"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 5, 2010 2:28 PM EST reply actions
haha
The third-base umpire ran into the outfield and retrieved the biggest chunk. "It's a f***in' potato."
by alligatorimpersonator on Mar 5, 2010 2:29 PM EST up reply actions
RBI infield single by Prado!
Hit it in the hole…no play on the ball.
Pitching change for the Nats. Runners on 1st and 3rd w/ 2 outs.
4-4 tie
Omar Minaya is my hero!
"I'm not even allowed in Mexico."
Is Rizzo playing to win this game?
"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 5, 2010 2:30 PM EST up reply actions
YOU GUYS ARE WHO I THOUGHT YOU WERE!
"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 5, 2010 2:36 PM EST up reply actions
Gotta get the app!
"Are you trying to say Jesus Christ can't hit a curveball?" - Harris in Major League (1989)
*Chirp
"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 5, 2010 2:33 PM EST up reply actions
RBI?
that counts right
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
~Earl Wilson
Heyward rips one to the 2B…reaches on an error. Ross scores.
5-4 Bravos
Omar Minaya is my hero!
"I'm not even allowed in Mexico."
by Scott Coleman on Mar 5, 2010 2:33 PM EST up reply actions
It's Spring Training...
…they should call it a hit.
An error on the second basemen....
As the mighty Heyward spanked the ball at 3000 mph, the second basemen’s attempt to catch the ball was thwarted presumably by the incredible speed of the ball. An error will be put in the books even as the second baseman’s hand is currently detached from his body and has been found by the center field fence.
And so builds the Heyward legend!!
"Are you trying to say Jesus Christ can't hit a curveball?" - Harris in Major League (1989)
yeah buddy
RBI
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
~Earl Wilson
Have we had any inning in ST where runs scored and Heyward was not involved somehow?
"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 5, 2010 2:34 PM EST reply actions
Thurston singles to RF
Prado scores from 2B.
6-4 Braves
OFFENSE BABY!
Omar Minaya is my hero!
"I'm not even allowed in Mexico."
oh jesus
Freeman ran past Thruston on 1B.
/facepalm
Omar Minaya is my hero!
"I'm not even allowed in Mexico."
by Scott Coleman on Mar 5, 2010 2:37 PM EST up reply actions
I just came.
"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 5, 2010 2:36 PM EST reply actions
Freeman called out because he passed Thurston on the base paths while watching the flight of the ball.
ugh....can't pass the runner in front of you
"Are you trying to say Jesus Christ can't hit a curveball?" - Harris in Major League (1989)
BMac singles up the middle
this could get ugly…
Omar Minaya is my hero!
"I'm not even allowed in Mexico."
Freeman 3-r Homer
ohhh waiy. C’mon man
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
~Earl Wilson
uhhhhh
what was thurston doing?
My opinion cant be wrong. It's my opinion. Those who don't like it can piss up a rope.
what was anyone doing on that play
The third-base umpire ran into the outfield and retrieved the biggest chunk. "It's a f***in' potato."
by alligatorimpersonator on Mar 5, 2010 2:39 PM EST up reply actions
Chug Chug McCann!
"Are you trying to say Jesus Christ can't hit a curveball?" - Harris in Major League (1989)
If I were Mac, I would have stopped at 3B and been like “Guys, you know if this were May or June I would have scored, right?”
"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 5, 2010 2:40 PM EST reply actions
If only the game were on TV,
this would be a heck of a game to be watching.
When asked what aspects of Heyward’s game need improvement, one scout simply replied, "Nothing."
Just out of curiosity, how do you score that situation?
That’s one thing I’ve never put into a scorebook: ‘out by passing runner.’ I presume somebody is awarded a phantom putout. 2 RBIs and no hit???
AAA for Chavez!
After all that praise from Bobby and DOB!
1st week of ST…
"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 5, 2010 2:46 PM EST up reply actions
AAA for Wagner, too!
The third-base umpire ran into the outfield and retrieved the biggest chunk. "It's a f***in' potato."
by alligatorimpersonator on Mar 5, 2010 2:47 PM EST up reply actions
Yep give me Acosta all day baby!
I was just freakin kidding!!!
Highlights on MLB network tonight are going to be funny!
by I Saw Buzz Beaned on Mar 5, 2010 2:44 PM EST reply actions
What about?
Corn that’s just been freshly canned? Better?
My opinion cant be wrong. It's my opinion. Those who don't like it can piss up a rope.
I hope he gets in more games this year.
When asked what aspects of Heyward’s game need improvement, one scout simply replied, "Nothing."
That works for me.
When asked what aspects of Heyward’s game need improvement, one scout simply replied, "Nothing."
Anyone seen Braves-Slayer Willie Harris? He still a Nat?
"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 5, 2010 2:52 PM EST reply actions
Hank Aaron
didnt he hit a homer and pass a guy at first and get called out? if i recall correctly, the runners werent able to advance then. i’m not sure they got that call right.
My opinion cant be wrong. It's my opinion. Those who don't like it can piss up a rope.
Lou Gherig lost the season HR crown to Babe Ruth one season because he lined one out so hard that it bounced back into the field of play. Babe looked up to see an outfielder catch the ball and peeled off into the dugout as he rounded third causing Gherig to pass him on the basepath and the HR to be ruled a triple. Ruth finished the season with 1 HR more than Gherig.
I love baseball.
"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 5, 2010 3:01 PM EST up reply actions
I am enjoying them, but if I am the only one paying attention, by all means don’t continue.
"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 5, 2010 3:03 PM EST up reply actions
yes!
Morton hit Heyward with an offspeed pitch. Early indication is that the baseball survived the impact.
If you will keep us up with the score, and any highlights, I'll be happy, thanks
When asked what aspects of Heyward’s game need improvement, one scout simply replied, "Nothing."
apparently...
they got the call right. here are all of the “runners passing runners” instances in mlb. pretty cool stuff.
http://www.retrosheet.org/passing.htm
My opinion cant be wrong. It's my opinion. Those who don't like it can piss up a rope.
Not making a solid case to stay up...
"Are you trying to say Jesus Christ can't hit a curveball?" - Harris in Major League (1989)
still early though
Plus Huddy just did an interview saying that he was kinda upset at himself for not getting into jams, you cant learn and develop when you just sit everybody down, you kinda want to get in trouble in spring
Maybe that is true, but giving up a GS is getting himself out of a jam in an undesirable way….LOL
"Are you trying to say Jesus Christ can't hit a curveball?" - Harris in Major League (1989)
That HR did kill the rally…
"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 5, 2010 3:10 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Huddy is speaking for himself, well maybe for the others that have a guaranteed spot.
Chavez is pitching for a job…
"Hey Fat Kid...the monster is right behind you! RUNNNN!!" -The Host
by bwellnjonesco on Mar 5, 2010 3:45 PM EST up reply actions
obviously
but im just saying, itll be better for him in the long run than if he pitched flawless and got the job then ran into serious trouble in the season. Get it out now
Chavez,
I know it’s early but?!?
When asked what aspects of Heyward’s game need improvement, one scout simply replied, "Nothing."
Funny. Gondeee just retweeted a Jim Powell tweet where he said Chavez was a near lock for the bullpen this year! LOL
by I Saw Buzz Beaned on Mar 5, 2010 3:08 PM EST reply actions
chavez...
might be ok, but he’s sure not looking it…i expect him to go down on the making the team meter this week.
My opinion cant be wrong. It's my opinion. Those who don't like it can piss up a rope.
yes, back to back bad outings is not helping his cause.
When asked what aspects of Heyward’s game need improvement, one scout simply replied, "Nothing."
There goes the HOOK!
"Are you trying to say Jesus Christ can't hit a curveball?" - Harris in Major League (1989)
Just getting back from lunch…that Freeman HR sounds like it was bizarre.
"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv
They would have to be paying attention to the game to clear the fog of confusion.
"Are you trying to say Jesus Christ can't hit a curveball?" - Harris in Major League (1989)
re: chavez
don’t forget the horrible inning EOF had last spring
"Dum spiro spero"
by Bravely going forward on Mar 5, 2010 3:11 PM EST reply actions
This makes 4 for Chavez, just sayin'
When asked what aspects of Heyward’s game need improvement, one scout simply replied, "Nothing."
oh i know, but a lot of us thought that one outing was enough to seal his fate
"Dum spiro spero"
by Bravely going forward on Mar 5, 2010 3:15 PM EST up reply actions
So I just got here...
It looks like Escobar, Lowe and Prado had good games. Chavez….not so much.
"If I had a little humility, I would be perfect" - Ted Turner
If I have to listen to this stupid energy-saving-dog-training commercial one more time…
"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv
lol
"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv
by Smoltz's Beard on Mar 5, 2010 3:16 PM EST up reply actions
So I am reading a Fantasy Baseball preview magazine and just noticed that the Braves have 4 relievers listed in the top 60 – not too shabby!
"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 5, 2010 3:14 PM EST reply actions
Wagner, Saito, Moylan…
"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv
by Smoltz's Beard on Mar 5, 2010 3:15 PM EST up reply actions
Medlen.
"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 5, 2010 3:16 PM EST up reply actions
Really? Very nice.
"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv
by Smoltz's Beard on Mar 5, 2010 3:17 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah. Did you realize he had over 9 K/9 in the BP?
"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 5, 2010 3:18 PM EST up reply actions
No I did not, holy crap. Imagine when he starts to tone his walks down.
"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv
by Smoltz's Beard on Mar 5, 2010 3:19 PM EST up reply actions
The kid has talent. I like our pitching future a lot.
"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 5, 2010 3:20 PM EST up reply actions
Wow, Bill James is pretty high on Meds this year
"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv
by Smoltz's Beard on Mar 5, 2010 3:32 PM EST up reply actions
go on…
"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 5, 2010 3:34 PM EST up reply actions
3.15 FIP, 9.60 K/9, 3.00 BB/9, 3.20 K/BB
All the projections are actually very positive for him.
"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv
by Smoltz's Beard on Mar 5, 2010 3:45 PM EST up reply actions
Nice.
"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 5, 2010 3:46 PM EST up reply actions
what about freddie freeman?
he cost himself 3 bases, a run, and an RBI. that’s almost a year’s worth of bad.
My opinion cant be wrong. It's my opinion. Those who don't like it can piss up a rope.
Who'd have thought...
that we might need that run Freeman lost on the HR…er 1B….er….
"Are you trying to say Jesus Christ can't hit a curveball?" - Harris in Major League (1989)
he has been impressive.
When asked what aspects of Heyward’s game need improvement, one scout simply replied, "Nothing."
Also, in this Fantasy Baseball Preview magazine, it has Bobby Cox listed as #14 in terms of BP abuse from managers.
"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 5, 2010 3:19 PM EST reply actions
I don’t know the formula, but this analysis is statistically based, believe it or not.
"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 5, 2010 3:21 PM EST up reply actions
yeah
but statistics probably don’t point out the lopsidedness of his abuse. Ask Moylan at the end of the season if he abuses, well ask his arm, Moylan is too nice
or
maybe they are discounting all the innings pitched after he gets ejected, and predicting a record toss out rate to go out in style
Thanks for the play-by-play...
It is very much appreciated!!
"If I had a little humility, I would be perfect" - Ted Turner
In ST so far, have we had a bases loaded situation that has NOT resulted in at least 1 out?
"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 5, 2010 3:22 PM EST up reply actions
WOW. I just noticed at the bottom of the Braves Preview page this little tidbit:
Get more Braves analysis at BRAVESHEART.COM
Go ahead, Large Joseph!
"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 5, 2010 3:23 PM EST reply actions
wait
10-8? Can you guys fill me in?
"Batting second and playing shortstop-he's Cuban. Yeah, his name's Pablo...no, eh, Yunel Escobar, sorry"
In one word, Chavez
When asked what aspects of Heyward’s game need improvement, one scout simply replied, "Nothing."
lol
"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv
by Smoltz's Beard on Mar 5, 2010 3:28 PM EST up reply actions
haha. What about the 10?
"Batting second and playing shortstop-he's Cuban. Yeah, his name's Pablo...no, eh, Yunel Escobar, sorry"
what about Esco?
"Batting second and playing shortstop-he's Cuban. Yeah, his name's Pablo...no, eh, Yunel Escobar, sorry"
I think he has like 3 doubles
"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv
by Smoltz's Beard on Mar 5, 2010 3:33 PM EST up reply actions
Classic Esco. Has that convinced anyone he should stay in the 6 hole?
"Batting second and playing shortstop-he's Cuban. Yeah, his name's Pablo...no, eh, Yunel Escobar, sorry"
is he the new
Juan Bautista Berenguer
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
~Earl Wilson
Nice work today.
"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv
by Smoltz's Beard on Mar 5, 2010 3:28 PM EST up reply actions
Thanks for the play-by-play.
When asked what aspects of Heyward’s game need improvement, one scout simply replied, "Nothing."
Thank you good sir
Morton hit Heyward with an offspeed pitch. Early indication is that the baseball survived the impact.
Attention everyone
This is a heckuva long game
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
~Earl Wilson
...but good.
Well, except for the giving up of the runs…
"If I had a little humility, I would be perfect" - Ted Turner
Me too.
But I like variety. Besides, I had enough pitching duels last year to last me a lifetime.
"If I had a little humility, I would be perfect" - Ted Turner
I cant get enough
good clean old school baseball. with our Rotation and Heyward manning the bags, i hope well get a lot of that this season
it be great with a beer
but they don’t like that at work. Blogging either I’m sure. Or litening to the Braves.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
~Earl Wilson
What inning are we in?
When asked what aspects of Heyward’s game need improvement, one scout simply replied, "Nothing."
And just like that, I’m out again. have a great weekend guys
"Batting second and playing shortstop-he's Cuban. Yeah, his name's Pablo...no, eh, Yunel Escobar, sorry"
Mad Men huh?
I couldn’t get into it
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
~Earl Wilson
I tried really hard to love it.
Watched first season and was ehhh..
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
~Earl Wilson
yeah, end of the first began to do that
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
~Earl Wilson
I plan on giving it a chance eventually but currently watching Carnivale, Oz, and just started Rescue Me last night. I normally a little behind when it comes to TV shows, as you can tell.
"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv
by Smoltz's Beard on Mar 5, 2010 3:47 PM EST up reply actions
Warning
It is VERY slow. youll go thru a whole season without anything developing till the last two episodes
Ugh…that’s exactly how the first season of Brotherhood was.
"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv
by Smoltz's Beard on Mar 5, 2010 3:50 PM EST up reply actions
yeah
I can easily see why some hate it. I just think the show is extremely well written from a subtle point of view, its like anti-lost in a way
Ha, I still haven’t even bothered to watch Lost. Mad Men is on my Netflix queue though, so I’ll get to it one of these days. How many seasons does it have?
"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv
by Smoltz's Beard on Mar 5, 2010 3:53 PM EST up reply actions
Gotta like that, after last season.
When asked what aspects of Heyward’s game need improvement, one scout simply replied, "Nothing."
+1
… but of course, it’s the Nats pitching staff… the pitches just thrown to FF were described as being timed with a sundial!
Is there a game on.... Oh I better call it!
Sounds like these guys finally realized the game was on and that they needed to start calling it.
"Are you trying to say Jesus Christ can't hit a curveball?" - Harris in Major League (1989)
Wonder if my fellow cube mates would mind if I broke out in the chop chant too….Hmmmm, better not.
"Are you trying to say Jesus Christ can't hit a curveball?" - Harris in Major League (1989)
I think this game is supposed to end right
before re-runs of saved by the bell : college years tommorrow morning
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
~Earl Wilson
Juan Bautista Berenguer
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
~Earl Wilson
Todd Redmond pitching
Willy Taveras. Long foul to RF. Matt Young playing out there now.
0-2. Ball inside, 1-2.
Ball outside, 2-2. Good slider, but laid off.
Close, but ball 3.
two fouls…. as if it wasn’t a long enough game already….
Taken for a walk.
Alberto Gonzalez up… no, not that AGon…
Grounder to 1st…. force at second…. two down…. runners on corners.
Well done, Freddie.
You suppose to say it like the White Sox guys
He Gone lol!
You can put it on the boooooooooord YE)AHHHHHH
MATT DIAZ IS THE F**K*NG MAN.
They made me change my signature...
haha
"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv
by Smoltz's Beard on Mar 5, 2010 4:02 PM EST up reply actions
I need to start bringing my charger to work…audio drains my iphone battery before the game ends every time.
"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv
Backlight? Apologies, I’ve only had the phone for a few months.
"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv
by Smoltz's Beard on Mar 5, 2010 4:32 PM EST up reply actions
I hear ya...
There is a setting to have allow the phone to lock and turn off the screen after a short amount of time. You can also change the update interval from 15sec to 1min. That may affect battery as well. Regardless as hot as my iPhone gets listening to the game, it is still really burning some battery.
"Are you trying to say Jesus Christ can't hit a curveball?" - Harris in Major League (1989)
I’ve been using “background” button so that the audio pulls up in Safari and then I just lay it on my desk while I work so the screen is black the whole time. Not sure exactly what you’re advising.
"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv
by Smoltz's Beard on Mar 5, 2010 4:34 PM EST up reply actions
No clue what EDGE is, please fill me in.
"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv
by Smoltz's Beard on Mar 5, 2010 4:33 PM EST up reply actions
EDGE
is essentially “2G” its the older version of sending data through the air, and is slower but less power grubbing
I see…and how would one alternate between 2G and 3G?
"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv
by Smoltz's Beard on Mar 5, 2010 4:54 PM EST up reply actions
Settings > General > Network > first option is a switch to enable 3G, if you turn it off, it runs EDGE, the “3G” icon at the top will be replaced with an E, and your battery life will be extended. unless you’re doing some heave web surfing, or using an app that is data heavy, have it turned off, you’ll love your new battery life.
+1
"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv
by Smoltz's Beard on Mar 5, 2010 5:06 PM EST up reply actions
Keep in mind
as it was discussed elsewhere in this thread. if youre listening to the game audio, you should probably run it over 3G edge is a little too jumpy.
Why is he talking about a fire off in the distance!!!!!
I know it is a long game, but COME ON!
"Are you trying to say Jesus Christ can't hit a curveball?" - Harris in Major League (1989)
Todd Redmond back in for the 9th.
2-1 on Norris…. strike two…. fouled.
Grounded to 3rd… out at first.
Thank you, great job!
When asked what aspects of Heyward’s game need improvement, one scout simply replied, "Nothing."
+1
"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv
by Smoltz's Beard on Mar 5, 2010 4:34 PM EST up reply actions
Medlen vs. Oswalt tomorrow.
Hanson goes on Sunday as the Braves and ’Stros do a “home and home” weekend mini-series.
Should be some more widespread radio coverage tomorrow – 103.9FM here in North Alabama.
Thanks to Mountngrown, Dave_D, Don Draper and carpengui for the updates today! You guys did great!
"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 5, 2010 4:36 PM EST reply actions
If only we could get video going
calling play by play from audio is difficult, i dont know who is on the bench for the nats, let alone their prospects.
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