Heyward, Braves Walk Off on the Rockies, 4-3
by Jacob Peterson on Apr 18, 2010 6:25 PM EDT
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PrintWow. Did that just happen? Did a 20-year-old kid really just put the entire Braves offense on his back and carry it to a win? Did Jason Heyward--who graduated from high school less than 3 years ago--really just hit a 2-out, 2-run single in the bottom of the ninth to turn an excruciating 3-2 loss into a glorious 4-3 win? That seems too good to be true. "Incredible," in the most literal sense of the word.
But it happened.
It appears that Jason Heyward has no time for such puny concepts as "doubt" and "probability" and "age," no regard for such hoary cliches as "too good to be true." As amazing as this is to say, he is living up to the hype. As much as I loathe drawing conclusions about players based on 12-game samples, how can you not conclude that Heyward is destined for greatness? Hell, how can you not conclude that he's already there? (Another concept Heyward has little use for: "small sample size.")
More recap and Awards after the jump.
In addition to his game-winning hit, Heyward also walked twice on the day, including a bases-loaded walk to drive in the Braves' 2nd run. His final line: 1/3, 3 RBI, 2 BB, 1 K, and a staggering 1.028 WPA. In other words, Jason Heyward literally added more than 100% to the Braves' chances of winning today. (How is that possible? Other players kept lowering our chances so that J-Hey could bring 'em back up.) By the way, Jason Heyward is now the major-league leader in WPA with 1.67. His 15 RBI are near the top of the list as well.
To give you an idea of how huge of a game Heyward had, only 4 players since 2001 have had a higher-WPA game than Heyward did today: Cody Ross in 2008, Ryan Langerhans in 2005, Todd Helton in 2004, and Brandon Inge in 2003. That's it.
In non-Heyward news, Jair Jurrjens started for the Braves and pitched very well. He went 8 innings and really should have gotten a win. His velocity was back to normal, and he got tons of swinging strikes which led to 9 K's. He did give up 3 runs, though, including very damaging solo HRs to Ian Stewart in the 7th (which tied the game) and Carlos Gonzalez in the 8th (which put the Rockies up 3-2). Both homers were hit quite hard, but both were near the right field foul pole; with a bit better luck, JJ only gives up 1 run and the Braves don't need Heyward's heroics. JJ's final line: 8 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 3 BB, 9 K, -0.119 WPA.
Eric O'Flaherty pitched a perfect 9th for the Braves, striking out 1 and picking up the win.
The story of the game for the Braves hitters (until the 9th) was the inability to score despite tons of baserunners. Rockies starter Greg Smith, in a Derek-Lowe-like performance, walked 7 men and gave up 5 hits in 5.1 IP, but only gave up 2 runs. The runs scored on a Martin Prado sac fly in the first (scoring Matt Diaz, who had tripled to lead off the game) and the Heyward bases-loaded walk. Smith's final line was 5.1 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 7 BB, 5 K, and a -0.021 WPA.
The Braves couldn't score off the first three Rockies' relievers either, despite getting another 2 walks and a hit in 2.2 IP. But in the 9th, flamethrowing lefty Franklin Morales came on to try to save the game, and things started to get weird. Morales gave up a leadoff hit to Martin Prado, followed by a flyout to center by Chipper Jones that Chip Caray managed to convince thousands of Braves fans was a walk-off HR. During the next at-bat, the first-base ump failed to call an obvious balk on Morales, leading to much confusion. Just a pitch later, though, the second-base ump did call a balk, this time on a pitch that was not a balk. That's right, folks. It was a make-up balk call. Is there no act of idiocy that MLB umps will not sink to?
Anyway, the balk turned out not to matter, because Brian McCann walked anyway. The next batter, Troy Glaus, hit the first pitch for what looked like a game-ending double-play. He was called safe at first, though, and the Braves would live to fight for another batter. The call was questionable, to say the least (if I was a Rox fan, I'd be livid), but let's face it--these umps were awful for both teams this whole series. Morales clearly seemed a bit unnerved by this series of events, and he walked Yunel Escobar on 5 pitches. That brought up Heyward, and well, you know what happened after that:
(via www.fangraphs.com)
Sweet, sweet victory. Enjoy this one, Braves fans. There aren't many like it.
Awards
MVP: Heyward
LVP: Morales-- 0.2 IP, 2 ER, 2 H, 2 BB, and a -0.820 WPA
MVPILE (MVP in a losing effort): Ian Stewart-- 3/4, R, 2 RBI, game-tying HR, 0.374 WPA
Clutch Play: Heyward's single-- 0.741 WPA (wow!)
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That was awesome. Viva la Heyward.
"It looks like The Hound of the Baskervilles out there." - Steve Stone
"...I'm reminded of Wuthering Heights." - Harry Caray
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Apr 18, 2010 6:29 PM EDT reply actions
Got back just in time to see the walk-off
Nice, another series win. Crappy to hear about the no-no though
Crazy game.
Frankly, no matter about the umpires, a team can’t expect to win a game where they walk 11 batters. That it had to happen in that way is unfortunate, and they very nearly stole it from us. However, Morales became unglued and regained his composure a couple of pitches too late.
That Rockies team is going to be good all year, though. If Jeff Francis can come back in any form as to what he was a couple years ago to shore up the back end of that rotation then they will be one of the leaders for the NL crown.
This was an incredibly even series
Run differential of one, decided on the last pitch, could have (mayhaps should have) gone the other way. Historic pitching, historic hitting. If the Rockies do face the Braves in the playoffs, it could be a wild ride
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Apr 18, 2010 6:54 PM EDT reply actions
I like how Rockies fans act like the game was over after Glaus was called safe at 1st. All Morales had to do was get a slumping Yunel Escobar or a left handed Jason Heyward out and the game was over. It’s not like the game tying run scored because of the missed call at 1st.
Was it a bad call? Probably. But so was the pickoff call against Chipper in the 7th when McCann had a 2-0 count. If the ump doesn’t mess up that call, who knows what happens.
I’m just tired of Rockies fans crying about the call. I know you necessarily aren’t, but some of the shit written on Purple Row and by some of your trolling fans like “how much did you little fucks pay the umpires?!” is just stupid, if not pathetic.
"(Jason Heyward) is like the Grim Reaper -- you know he's going to get you, you just don't know where or when."
by Scott Coleman on Apr 18, 2010 7:13 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I personally like the one where Heyward is called a "muggy little C-Bomb"
Because when I think of Jason Heyward, I think of someone without humility….
The Rockies shouldn't complain about a thing
remember last year during the heat of the wild card race when the second baseman made that great catch and doubled up Pujols…oh wait, replays and pictures show that ball hit the ground. Umpire calls even out over time.
The third-base umpire ran into the outfield and retrieved the biggest chunk. "It's a f***in' potato."
by alligatorimpersonator on Apr 18, 2010 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions
PSA
To everyone in the OTs, if we do get some really inflammatory trolls, be sure to flag them as you see fit. Make all the jokes you want, but I do check on a fairly regular basis.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
seriously
I went to purplerow today to see how they felt and wasnt surprised to see they were angry. I mean lets face it Glaus was out. Still the Rockies walked 11 and really set them selves up for the loss. I was, however, surprised to see all of the hatred directed towards us as Braves fans. I mean the ump makes a bad call and all of the sudden we become “the most sports ignorant fans” in the country? I have always had a lot of respect for Rockies fans because they stuck witht their team through thick and thin and saw them to a WS in ‘07. But the stuff on that blog was ridiculous, where do they get off saying we are such bad fans when less than 24 hours before that the fans in Atlanta gave their pitcher a standing ovation after pitching a brilliant no hitter. I’m sure a lot of it was just venting after a tough loss, but still, reading the posts and comments on that blog make me appreciate the fans on TC and the respect we have for the game, its fans, and players, even when we lose. Apparently some fans on purplerow dont feel the same way and its a shame because the Rockies are a great team with a good fanbase and I really doubt a few angry bloggers fairly represent the Colorado fan base.
i like how they gave us shit
for liking Yunel more than Tulo. Esco is on the freakin Braves. What do you expect from a Braves blog? For us to kiss Tulo’s feet and talk about how wonderful of a player he is?
Comeon now…
"(Jason Heyward) is like the Grim Reaper -- you know he's going to get you, you just don't know where or when."
by Scott Coleman on Apr 18, 2010 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions
I think you'll find the vitriol directed at Braves fans came from a distinct minority
Every team has fans as such. Don’t let it poison things
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Apr 18, 2010 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions
This is true.
That is always the case, really. I don’t hold any of that against Rockies fans in general… I just hope that those bad citizens can be a bit better in the future.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Apr 18, 2010 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh im not
I said in the post that The Rockies have a good fanbase. But it just struck me as odd. Really I think what each of us like about our our own teams, we see that in the other. There are assholes on every site/city/stadium. Believe me I’m not judging the Rox fanbase based on those comments, I’m just judging those who made them. Reall there is no need for Rox and Braves fans to bicker, us Braves fans already do that enough with the Mets fans.
Plus Chipper and Helton are friends
Doesn’t that count for something?
Plus..
Helton is a Vol!
"It breaks your heart. It is designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring, when everything else begins again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops and leaves you to face the fall alone." A. Bartlett Giamatti
There is probably a little latent resentment in the community
from John Kruk proclaiming the Braves the Wild Card favorites last year, even when Colorado was well ahead. Misplaced, but it’s a guess.
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Apr 18, 2010 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions
He did really like the Braves last season though....
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Apr 18, 2010 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions
I'll take your word for it
I usually watch MLB network, it just gives every team beter coverage that BTN doesnt have the time to.
I only watch MLB Network as well when I can help it
I travel a lot, so BBTN is my only option Mon-Thu
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Apr 19, 2010 10:52 AM EDT up reply actions
It seems smart of him
Braves outperformed both the Phillies and Cardinals in WAR and run differential, and only finished 0.8 WAR behind the Rockies.
All that counts in the standings, though, are the W’s and the L’s.
I was petrified of the Braves in September
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Apr 19, 2010 10:52 AM EDT up reply actions
I agree,
Complaining about the umpiring to that degree is unseemly. It’s all well and good to whine a little bit—it’s only natural, in fact—but to say that we got more than our share of calls (or insinuate even worse) is just demonstrably untrue. Also, they still had a lead after that call, and 2 outs. That Morales did not retire 4 of the 6 batters he faced is his fault, not the umpires’. The ump is not the villain. And even more to the point, Braves fans are not the villains.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Apr 18, 2010 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions
I challenge you to flip the teams in the game
Don’t you think you would be upset if the game was over, your team won a hard fought road series, but then you didn’t? Sure, Morales should have shut the door, and the call didn’t change the game from 100% win to 100% loss, but you lose one third of the games that umps turn from 100% win to 67% win.
I know the Rockies walked 11 and Morales was uneven in the ninth. We didn’t deserve to win the game, but you could argue that Atlanta didn’t either with all those stranded base-runners. There is a lack of execution in every game on both sides, but that doesn’t mean a team doesn’t deserve to win a game. As I posted on Purple Row, I’ll agree that “we could have executed better” is valid in 99% of bad calls by umpires, but not it comes at the end of the game and takes a win away from one team, even if that team still could potentially win.
I would feel the same if the scenario was flipped, though I’d obviously feel relieved and not angry
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Apr 18, 2010 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions
I see your argument
But we’ve been through worse. You remember (shudder) Bill Hohn. I’d venture to say ge was worse. Granted that you have a legit argument but we have been in that other position. At least for you it was one game. Hohn has scarred me forever. Still sucks though and I’m sorry we needed an assist from the umps to get the game won
"Batting second and playing shortstop-he's Cuban. Yeah, his name's Pablo...no, eh, Yunel Escobar, sorry"
by GoBravesNY on Apr 18, 2010 11:38 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I don't get why people dislike him
I mean, it’s perfectly normal for umpires to give catchers fist-bumps after making a call.
So that's why Chipper was so mad veins were bursting from his neck...
He was just upset he didn’t get a fist bump too…
It all makes sense now….
Other teams have had problems with Hohn as well. I think there was an incident with Bruce Bochy last season where Hohn clearly missed a call and when Bochy tried to argue with him he was tossed. Just a really bad ump
It wasn't just one call with us
It was the constant shitty strike zone that was blatantly anti-braves, the ejecting of Bobby (2x?) and Heap for no reason at all and the fistbump. He just flat out hates us
"Batting second and playing shortstop-he's Cuban. Yeah, his name's Pablo...no, eh, Yunel Escobar, sorry"
by GoBravesNY on Apr 18, 2010 11:56 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I remember him getting really ejection happy once
Threw out McCann, threw out Bobby before he made it out of the dugout, and threw out Hampton (who was, unsurprisingly, on the DL at the time). All at the same time. Might have thrown another player later in the same game, too.
If Bill Hohn were to get severely beaten up by a player on the field would that be a bad thing? ;)
by JadedMayberry on Apr 19, 2010 7:15 AM EDT up reply actions
As I said in the article above
If I were a Rockies’ fan, I’d have been livid. At first. But honestly, as mad as I’ve been at some umps (every team has a game like this), that anger has always faded very quickly. Soon after a call, you have to just move on. Even if you just got completely and royally jobbed, there’s no point in reliving that or ratcheting up the anger to anything more than a “Stupid umps!” level.
For instance, if the Braves had lost, I would have been fairly steamed about the terrible call on the pickoff of Chipper. That one was much more clear-cut than the Glaus call, and could have had a big effect. (Obviously it wasn’t in quite as critical of a situation, but still.) That call would not have been the primary focus of my ire, though. That would have been reserved for the offense. In the same way, if I were in your shoes, Morales would be my main culprit.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Apr 19, 2010 12:43 AM EDT up reply actions
I would have to disagree that the ump is not the villain
That call should have been made, regardless of the eventual outcome of the game (or the events leading up to the call). It was shameful, and MLB should absolutely do something about the absolutely terrible umpiring we’ve all witnessed this year.
Really?
That call was very, very close. You try making it. Seriously, how can you blame a guy for missing a call that even in super slo-mo is not a 100% certain call? That’s just silly.
I agree that the umps are a disgrace, but that play should not be your test case.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Apr 19, 2010 12:44 AM EDT up reply actions
Agree....
I’ve seen some bad calls in my life, and I’m willing to say a call is bad, even if it benefits my team. This was not such a call. It was very close and would be a very difficult call to make for any umpire.
"It breaks your heart. It is designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring, when everything else begins again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops and leaves you to face the fall alone." A. Bartlett Giamatti
It wasn't certain live
but he was out, fwiw.
Just as Jeff Nelson was “ready” to call a balk on Morales due to his reputation, I’m surprised he wasn’t “ready” to call Glaus out on a GIDP, since he beats out one once every seven years.
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Apr 19, 2010 10:57 AM EDT up reply actions
I have disciplined that guy for that personally
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Apr 18, 2010 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Thanks.
I know we have our disagreements, but you’ve been a classy citizen on TC and I appreciate that.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Apr 18, 2010 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions
It's the only way to be
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Apr 18, 2010 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions
+1
Nothing makes SBNation look better as a conglomerate than when fans of different teams can co-exist on each others’ territory without there being any problems. As far as I’m concerned, you’re always welcome here.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
I agree
These are two very evenly matched teams, without a doubt. Both have good pitching and good lineups (I’d say the Braves are a bit better in the former and the Rockies a bit better in the latter), and once the Rockies get Huston Street back, they’ll both have fierce bullpens too. I think both these teams do make the playoffs, and it will indeed be one heckuva series if they meet there.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Apr 18, 2010 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Great game
He had the bases loaded at two critical points in the game, and produced in both of them. I kindof feel bad for the Rockies fans, but at the same time I’m still upset about the pickoff call on Chipper. He was clearly safe on multiple replays, and having him on 2nd with McCann at the plate with one out is a huge difference than McCann at the plate with two outs and nobody on. So, while the Rockies may have been screwed with the Glaus call, it more than evens out after the horrible Chipper call. Either way, the umps had a horrible day, and probably had a decent influence on the final outcome, for better or for worse.
the balk turned out not to matter
I call Butterfly Effect on that one. Morales doesn’t get nearly as frustrated and flustered if that balk isn’t called. He still should have executed, but it wasn’t altogether meaningless.
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Apr 18, 2010 7:02 PM EDT reply actions
What the Rockies fans need to understand is every team in the majors will get screwed by a call this year. What do they think? that the umps are playing favorites with us? Think for one second about who our manager is, and then ask yourself if an ump were to play favorites would Bobby Cox be one of them? come on, look the Rox are really good this year and will probably win that divsion ( my guess is it will be a dog fight between them and SF.) Hopefully the Rox can go beat up the Nationals, cause theyre looking kinda good right now.
I think all of our money
went into buying royhobbs some t-shirts.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Apr 18, 2010 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions
The Nationals have a staff ERA of about 7.00 - I'm not too scared
I don’t think that anyone actually thinks there’s a conspiracy against the Rockies, and no one has truly lost sight that everyone gets screwed at some point. But just as you would in the same situation, it’s incredibly frustrating to have a hard-fought road series go from a huge win to a loss and .500 record due to a missed call.
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Apr 18, 2010 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions
I completely understand the frustration on your end, you guys kept us at bay all game and the game would have ended if not for a blown call. it was a huge turning point and I dont really enjoy winning games that way, but for the sake of our record I’ll tak it since we have the Phils coming up. As far as the Nationals go, just hit the ball to Adam Dunn and Josh willingham, haha jk. Maybe you guys can get a sweep, 9-6 aint too shabby.
I can understand the frustration, too
But that wasn’t a blatantly bad call. It was tough-it wasn’t nearly as bad as Chipper getting “picked off” at second base." We’ve seen worse calls go against us already this season.
Many, many worse calls.
Though none at nearly as pivotal a moment.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Apr 19, 2010 12:45 AM EDT up reply actions
Yes, many...
Like in the San Francisco series.
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Apr 19, 2010 1:55 AM EDT up reply actions
It's a four game series at the Nats
So a sweep would be even better
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on Apr 19, 2010 11:00 AM EDT up reply actions
Hm. Well, yes.
Perhaps I should have said it “turned out not to matter very much.”
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Apr 18, 2010 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Calling a moratorium on all the gifs.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
Especially
In Open Threads, they slow things down moreso, after there’s 1000+ comments. And often times elsewhere, it’s like a rash – one person posts a completely irrelevant gif, and then others start doing it in response creating this landslide of annoying.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
No Bubb Rubb?
The TalkingChop nation will rise as a single, righteous entity and march apon the house of royhobbs, eyes burning with the indignant fury of an oppressed people, and our voices strengthened by our collective resolve, “We shall overcome! We shall overcome!”
Help me! Some bullies threw my shoes over a telephone wire...with me in them!!
by !Vive la Francoeur! on Apr 18, 2010 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
He's saying no Heyward gifs
considering the last time someone made a heyward gif….well let’s just say Heyward proved he was mortal.
by DogDaysofSummer on Apr 18, 2010 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Were only talking about gifs right, not pictures. So NC K pictures and etc are still OK right?
This Heyward kid is different. -Duk, Big League Stew
by McCann and McWill on Apr 18, 2010 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
When I first read that...
…I thought it said “gifts”. I wondered if people were trying to buy you off or something.
"It breaks your heart. It is designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring, when everything else begins again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops and leaves you to face the fall alone." A. Bartlett Giamatti
I guess
Being at the game, I didn’t really notice the umps as much as everyone watching on television did. I had no idea to really tell how safe Chipper was, but the mystery balk in the 9th was certainly just that, since most balk calls are done before the pitch is actually delivered. I couldn’t quite tell how safe Glaus was or wasn’t.
But it certainly sounded like the umps had a field day, and that the rash of umpire firings done this off-season might have been a little too premature, considering that the obvious replacements still aren’t anywhere near ready yet.
Regardless a win is a win, and it was certainly something to witness Heyward come through in the clutch; I was hoping for a walk-off grand slam, but beggars can’t be choosers.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
For those of you who were asking
This is Riley, my dog who was bitten earlier today by a rattlesnake. I mentioned it in the game thread and all of you were great and showed love for me and Riley. I really really appreciated it.
He’s a lab and he’s about a year and a half old. he always wants to play ball and I really do think he gets better jumps on the ball than Chipper does at 3B.
I’m not sure what exactly is gonna happen to him, but he’s resting at the vet now. He needs anti-venom and I pray that it’ll work. It’s expensive as hell, but we’ll be able to cover it. If he needs something more than anti-venom, I’m really not sure what I’d be able to do.
Again, thank you to everyone who kept him in your thoughts. It means a lot to me and I know it would mean a lot to Riley as well.
Go Braves.
"(Jason Heyward) is like the Grim Reaper -- you know he's going to get you, you just don't know where or when."
Hope he gets better. I used to have a blond lab named Lucy. They are the best dogs, ever.
"It looks like The Hound of the Baskervilles out there." - Steve Stone
"...I'm reminded of Wuthering Heights." - Harry Caray
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Apr 18, 2010 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Aww, poor Riley. I know how close people can get to your pets, so I’ll be praying for yall…
"Hey Fat Kid...the monster is right behind you! RUNNNN!!" -The Host
by bwellnjonesco on Apr 18, 2010 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions
What a cutie pie Riley is!
Came to see if you had posted an update Scott – thanks for letting us know.
We’ll be keeping Riley (and you) in our thoughts/prayers.
Keep us posted.
Curve: The loveliest distance between two points. ~ Mae West
Ugh, I’m really sorry to hear that. I hope he’ll be okay. Keep us posted!
Milk was a bad choice...
by coldriver10 on Apr 18, 2010 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Hope he gets well soon.
Our dog was bitten by a coppehead, and that was bad enough. The sucker’s skin is now hanging in my dad’s workshop now.
STILL stopping every few minutes to realize "Whoa. The Saints won the Super Bowl."
by AllSaintsDay on Apr 18, 2010 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Looks like a great little Friend!
All the best to you sir and that beautiful pet!
by Nova Scotia Steve on Apr 18, 2010 10:21 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Hope he gets better, Scott
and I am glad that the Braves pulled this one out for him.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Apr 18, 2010 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Good Luck bud. I’m sure TC’s new mascot will be up and going in no time. Stick in there man.
This Heyward kid is different. -Duk, Big League Stew
by McCann and McWill on Apr 19, 2010 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions
Meanwhile in the depths of Purple Row
With crappy overpaid vets of course!
by TheBravestWay To Block A Decent Prospect on Apr 18, 2010 7:34 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I missed the game today and just got on to check this....
Go Braves? Although, I’m starting to wonder if I’m the bad luck guy. The Braves have a 3-1 record on games I haven’t watched, but a 4-4 record on games I have watched this season. I’m just going to assume small sample size bias for now, but I’ll keep an eye on it.
In other news, this Heyward kid is pretty good, huh? It’s very fortunate that the Braves decided to take a chance on a player we all had such low expectations for…
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Apr 18, 2010 7:45 PM EDT reply actions
Can’t believe they called Glaus safe. lmao. The Braves never get those “close” calls.
"It looks like The Hound of the Baskervilles out there." - Steve Stone
"...I'm reminded of Wuthering Heights." - Harry Caray
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Apr 18, 2010 7:56 PM EDT reply actions
I'm amazed that Glaus made it close enough TO get the call.
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Apr 18, 2010 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions
I watched the replay several times...
and it looked extremely close to me – like “tie goes to the runner” close. I don’t get where everyone thinks he was out.
"It breaks your heart. It is designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring, when everything else begins again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops and leaves you to face the fall alone." A. Bartlett Giamatti
Well
It was very close, but I do think he was probably out. Still, I don’t think it was so obvious that you can really blame the ump too much. I mean, I’d be upset too at first. But hopefully they’ll realize that the umps gave them some breaks in the game too.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Apr 18, 2010 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Unbelievable
That was a great series.
On a negative note, at today’s game when Heyward came to the plate with 2 outs and the bases loaded in the bottom of the 9th, I stood up and started cheering, as most other fans did. The guy behind me tapped me on the shoulder and yelled “I can’t see” and I said “well it’s the bottom of the 9th and Heyward’s at the plate” and he responded with “SO WHAT?” I said “So you can stand up” and he snapped back with “and you can sit down”. He was about 40 years older than year and looked like he wanted to kill me so I figured I’d avoid confrontation and focus my attention on the game.
It’s remarkable to me that people like this even come out to the games. Just kinda left me with a sour taste in my mouth. (Which was quickly removed by J-Hey hitting a walk off)
"Look out Atlanta. He [Jason Heyward] is going to wow you."
-Chipper
You must be an amazingly nice person.
You had every right to stand up in that situation.
"It breaks your heart. It is designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring, when everything else begins again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops and leaves you to face the fall alone." A. Bartlett Giamatti
From CyborgHanson
AT POSTGAME BAR FORMER BRAVE GANT RON ATTEMPT TO REPROGRAM MAINFRAME WITH FILE C:\SYSTEM\FIND_ATLANTA_AREA_WHITE_WOMAN_TO_BOINK
Amazing.
by DogDaysofSummer on Apr 18, 2010 8:14 PM EDT reply actions
Wait…..Where are the white women at, exactly? With big booties, please. I hear ya, Ron.
lol
"It looks like The Hound of the Baskervilles out there." - Steve Stone
"...I'm reminded of Wuthering Heights." - Harry Caray
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Apr 18, 2010 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
From CyborgHeyward
APPLICATION OF H2O-BASED FOAM TO CRANIAL UNIT HAS CAUSED CRITICAL OVERLOAD OF STRIKEOUT CIRCUITS. REBOOT REQUIRED.
Glaus was actually safe.
Seriously. After multiple replays on my big screen LED in HD on the Braves on Fox Sports it looked like it was a tie………and a tie goes to the runner. I guess it didn’t help that Glavine said something to the effect that the ump missed the call.
Not to be a dick
But there are no tie’s in baseball – you’re either safe or out!But i’m with you i watched it a bunch of times as well- very close and we got the call!
by Nova Scotia Steve on Apr 18, 2010 9:10 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
That’s correct. There’s also no such rule as “tie goes to the runner.” It’s a colloquialism that took on a life of its own.
Obviously it's not a rule...
but the umpire has to have some standard to go by when it is so close to a tie that it’s not detectable to the human eye in real time whether the runner is out or safe. I know for a fact that “tie goes to the runner” is the standard that is used.. at least by the umpires I have talked to about it.
"It breaks your heart. It is designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring, when everything else begins again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops and leaves you to face the fall alone." A. Bartlett Giamatti
Actually...
Although it doesn’t say “A tie goes to the runner,” I believe in the rule book, it says that the ball must BEAT the runner to the bag, which means that if they are perceived to get there at the same time the correct call would be that the runner is safe.
Yeah, I've got to agree theere.
It was extremely close. I thought he was out, but it was not an obvious call. At all.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Apr 19, 2010 12:46 AM EDT up reply actions
"That game wasn’t over. Today the game was over."
Heyward’s quote after the game today…a reporter asked him about his calmness after his first homer and his celebration after the hit today…
"Hey Fat Kid...the monster is right behind you! RUNNNN!!" -The Host
I'm surprised
Bobby didn’t have Billy Wagner come out and pitch a fake 10th inning. After all, he hasn’t pitched in three whole days.
Great picture
Also, nice fellow Anchorman sig.
Milk was a bad choice...
by coldriver10 on Apr 18, 2010 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions
judging by your icon, it looks like your taste in movies is the only thing you got right :P
60% of the time, it works every time
haha
Not sure I would say that this year :)
Milk was a bad choice...
by coldriver10 on Apr 18, 2010 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Best quote was one from Anchorman: Wake Up Ron Burgundy (go look on Youtube)
“Now I say it every year and i’m gonna say it again: If you have pets and you leave them in the car in this kind of heat, be sure to get them plenty of chew toys, and be sure to roll up your windows so the heat can’t get inside the vehicle.”
-Brick
"(Jason Heyward) is like the Grim Reaper -- you know he's going to get you, you just don't know where or when."
by Scott Coleman on Apr 18, 2010 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Glaus double play video
Can anyone show me where I could find it online? I’m just curious to see because I was at the game and didn’t get to see a replay
"Look out Atlanta. He [Jason Heyward] is going to wow you."
-Chipper
Where are all the guys wondering how many games he could make a difference in over 2 weeks?...
I’d say he’s made the difference in quite a few so far.
I guess clicking the URL button doesn’t work for adding URL’s.
http://www.casdra.com/winshares/position.html#D_RF
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