Another Comeback! Braves Beat Phillies in Extras
by gondeee on Apr 20, 2010 10:57 PM EDT
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PrintThe Braves played pretty pitiful baseball for eight innings, then played some inspired baseball for the next two. I keep coming back to the post I put up earlier in the week which described this team as resilient, and tonight they overcame another dominating starting pitching performance from the opposing pitcher and victimized the Phillies bullpen.
The offense "started" for the Braves in the ninth inning -- better late than never. Chipper Jones got things started with a walk, and then with two outs, as if to atone for grounding into a bases loaded double play earlier in the game, Troy Glaus parked one into the left field stands. That put the Braves within a run, still with two outs, and you-know-who-super-kid up to bat. Jason Heyward didn't waste much time, after a called strike on the first pitch he sent pitch number two over the wall in right field to tie the game. On to the tenth inning.
After a 1-2-3 inning from Billy Wagner in the top of the tenth, leading off the bottom of the tenth was Nate McLouth, who worked the count 2-2 after falling behind 0-2, and then hit the third homerun of the night for Atlanta -- the walk-off winner. What a comeback for the Braves! Nate also got the unusual empty dugout silent treatment as he crossed home plate by his Braves teammates. This team is certainly having fun with each other.
For most of the night, Phillies starter Kyle Kendrick was on his game, and didn't come into this game like a guy with an ERA over 17.00, that put the Braves bats into hibernation for the first eight innings. Kendrick out-dueled Tommy Hanson, and continued his mastery of the Braves -- he was 4-and-1 lifetime against Atlanta.
The Braves had their chances, including loading the bases in the fourth inning before watching Troy Glaus ground into an inning ending double play.
Tommy Hanson wasn't sharp enough for the umpire tonight, and as a result he threw too many pitches in the early innings, reaching his pitch count in the fifth inning. The Phililes hit a few balls hard off of Hanson, but they also got some really lucky breaks, including a check swing double by Chase Utley which led to a run.
But all the bad of the first eight innings was forgiven with a huge ninth-inning comeback, and the go-ahead homerun in the tenth. Get used to this game plan, this may be our only way to win tomorrow night as well -- wait out Halladay and get into the Phillies' pen.
See what the fans said:
Game Thread 1: 1200+ comments
Game Thread 2: 1250+ comments
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What about the combination?
STILL stopping every few minutes to realize "Whoa. The Saints won the Super Bowl."
by AllSaintsDay on Apr 20, 2010 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s better than watching porn.
The birth of Jason Heyward was God’s punishment for the sins of the people in New York and Philly.
by TonyAlmeyda on Apr 20, 2010 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions
+1
But that doesn’t mean I’m not going to…ugh…I should stop right there.
Another uninnocent, elegant fall into the unmagnificent lives of adults...
by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 21, 2010 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions
Victoryyyyyyy!
"(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 20, 2010 11:02 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Here's something to look at, guys
http://www.fangraphs.com/leaders.aspx?pos=all&stats=bat&lg=all&qual=y&type=3&season=2010&month=0
Jason Heyward is your league leader in WPA. And that’s before tonight, when he added another .429. And he’s also second in “Clutch” rating. Check that tomorrow, he’ll be first. Homering in a super-high leverage situation? That’ll boost your clutch rating.
Jason Heyward wins at baseball.
Holy shit, another .429? I’m at a loss for words.
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by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 20, 2010 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Up over 2 WPA now if I'm not mistaken
Which is just ridiculous. That’s a pretty good season total.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Apr 20, 2010 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions
It's completely different from WAR
But, in essence, you could say that he’s been worth 2 wins already. Who still has reservations about letting him start on Opening Day?
Glaus WPA for his HR was only .03
Not the best way to judge impact… Regardless, JHey is the runaway leader at this point, which means that A. He has lived up to the hype, and B. He is the NL MVP two weeks in. Anybody else have a wet dream starring a 6’5" 240 lb, 20 year old black dude with a really big stick last night, or is that weird???
You know when Heyward stepped up to bat something special was going to happen.
Here’s hoping clutch homers by Glaus and McLouth break their ‘slumps’.
+2
•"If two hitherto rival football teams, under the influence of brotherly love, decided to co-operate in placing the football first beyond one goal and then beyond the other, no one's happiness would be increased"
-Bertrand Russell
by FalconUdean on Apr 20, 2010 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions
I think this win might break alot of slumps..
aka, who feels a winning streak? Yes, I’m aware Halladay pitches tomorrow, but will he do as well as Kendrick did tonight?
"Hey Fat Kid...the monster is right behind you! RUNNNN!!" -The Host
by bwellnjonesco on Apr 20, 2010 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions
I think Glaus’ first HR broke his slump.
This guy wants to suck all the cubs dick can he not have an unbias some what partition reguards
by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Apr 21, 2010 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions
Once they brought in Jose Contreras I knew we had a chance, but definitely didn’t expect immediately results. PLEASE…let this be what it takes to help Glaus and McLouth get on the right track.
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by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 20, 2010 11:04 PM EDT reply actions
I'm so happy...
I can’t even feel my arms!!!
by SouthernPanther on Apr 20, 2010 11:05 PM EDT reply actions
HAHAHAHAHAHA!
Pic of the week! Hands down!!!
"Tripped, stumbled, deer meat went everywhere. Then he went on the DL."
by UGARedcoat13 on Apr 20, 2010 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions
That’s beautiful.
"(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 20, 2010 11:07 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Someone needs to change the subtitle under Bubb Rubb
from “Whistle Fan” to “Braves Fan”
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Apr 20, 2010 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions
and photoshop his raiders skullcap to braves
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
Someone needs to start another photoshop thread for some Jason Heyward pics
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by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 21, 2010 9:42 AM EDT up reply actions
super rec
Another uninnocent, elegant fall into the unmagnificent lives of adults...
by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 20, 2010 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions
LOL
Any one without inside knowledge would see that pic and go….WTF!?!?
"My God! Good news fans, the Braves are showing signs of life for the first time in weeks. As a matter of fact, they appear to be beating the crap out of each other."
Talking Chop FTW!
"(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 20, 2010 11:23 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
This
i swear im going to meet my next exwife here
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
Xzibit line, very nice
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by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 20, 2010 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions
+1
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by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 20, 2010 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey guys...
I’ve been having to watch most of the games on DVR so haven’t been on any game threads. I remember Bubb Rubb from last year; I know the pup (hope he’s feeling better!) but what’s with the crazy rainbow llama?
"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 that's my fault
He premeired after the second game of the Padres series, so he’s been a part of the wins in the 5 of the last 6 (the no-no is the only game this season I didn’t follow live). People seem to enjoy him.
As for where he came from… my guess is it’s the product of the love baby of a leprechaun and Pegasus blessed by the bat of Heyward
by BraveSaluki on Apr 21, 2010 12:29 AM EDT up reply actions
Right when I thought "Troy Glaus gets a bit of redemption, but it doesn't really matter at this point"
Jason Heyward makes me feel like an asshole. I’ll take it.
"Tripped, stumbled, deer meat went everywhere. Then he went on the DL."
We broke the TC comment record tonight:
2,440 as of right now.
Troy Glaus, Jason Heyward and Nate McLouth bring THE POWAH!
"(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 20, 2010 11:06 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I still can't explain
The love I have for your puppy. Tell her/him that I said she/he is the greatest dog in the world.
"Tripped, stumbled, deer meat went everywhere. Then he went on the DL."
by UGARedcoat13 on Apr 20, 2010 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Haha I’ll tell him now! I gotta go feed the lil fella
"(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 20, 2010 11:09 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
He’s home and doing a ton better than he was last night. It’s amazing what medicine can do.
"(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 20, 2010 11:12 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Make sure you indulge him tonight. Like 56 treats or whatever.
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by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 20, 2010 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions
This
is a helluvalotta posts.
•"If two hitherto rival football teams, under the influence of brotherly love, decided to co-operate in placing the football first beyond one goal and then beyond the other, no one's happiness would be increased"
-Bertrand Russell
by FalconUdean on Apr 20, 2010 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions
New Heywardism of the night:
"(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 20, 2010 11:07 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Braves with 6 come from behind Victories!
Unbelievable. That will catch up with us eventually.
by romone_braves91 on Apr 20, 2010 11:08 PM EDT reply actions
New Heywardism of the night:
Jason Heyward is so good, his mother has “son” tattooed on her arm.
"(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 20, 2010 11:08 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Haha I heard that earlier and the Heywardism came into my head within seconds.
"(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 20, 2010 11:09 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Ohh yeah me too when i saw it but I can’t let anyone take credit cus that’s so funny itself just for the commercial haha
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN..... HEYWARD HYSTERIA IS UNDERWAY
Those commercials are gold. And it was just on again!
"(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 20, 2010 11:14 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Braves are now 8-5 on the year...
… and they’re STILL not really hitting.
Diaz is still on the interstate (.194)
Chipper (.242)
Glaus == Mendoza
Escobar (barely boiling at .212)
Nate (.167)
Melky…. never mind.
Pitiful — obviously the pitching is keeping things close, and Heyward is bailing late. On the flip side, if the hitting consistency ever picks up, then they oughta really go on a tear.
MLB Tonight is shortly gonna show The Comeback.
"I don't think there's any greater free-swinger in the game than Jeff Francoeur" - Tim McCarver, 4/17/2010
I left to go running, frustrated as hell, and came back to like five ESPN update text messages, my eyes got bigger and bigger reading each one until I finally exploded with joy. SOMEONE PLEASE SHOW ME VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS ASAP!!!
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2010_04_20_phimlb_atlmlb_1&mode=gameday
Click “at-bat”
The birth of Jason Heyward was God’s punishment for the sins of the people in New York and Philly.
by TonyAlmeyda on Apr 20, 2010 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions
After he hit the HR all the guys ran down the stairs and towards the clubhouse. Nate “air chest bumped” himself and ran down and got pounded by everyone
"(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 20, 2010 11:13 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
The camera man followed him into the dugout and everyone was waiting for him going crazy. It was great.
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by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 20, 2010 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Check out this GREAT photo
Caption:
Atlanta Braves’ Chipper Jones, left, and Brian McCann, center, celebrate and urge teammates to go into the clubhouse even before Nate McLouth can touch home plate …
No. 16 of 19, here
Just felt like saying this
Baseball’s a funny game. For the first eight innings, the Phillies didn’t hit the ball very hard-the best shot was a warning track drive by Howard. They kept dropping balls right along the foul lines to get baserunners, and squeaking a few singles through holes. The Braves were making much better contact against Kendrick, but were finding a lot of gloves. Hot shots on the infield, some fly balls right at the outfielders.
That 9th inning was one hell of a karmic correction.
That’s why it’s the best game.
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by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 20, 2010 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions
I don’t know if I’ve ever seen three home runs like that to end a game.
The birth of Jason Heyward was God’s punishment for the sins of the people in New York and Philly.
2 hr in 4 batters and <10 pitches.
"I don't think there's any greater free-swinger in the game than Jeff Francoeur" - Tim McCarver, 4/17/2010
seriously, one of the craziest games I’ve ever seen
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by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 20, 2010 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Mitch Williams is giving all the credit of JHey’s HR to Madson’s inability and said if Kendrick stayed in nothing like that would have happened.
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN..... HEYWARD HYSTERIA IS UNDERWAY
Wild Thing Mitch Williams? The Pitcher?
•"If two hitherto rival football teams, under the influence of brotherly love, decided to co-operate in placing the football first beyond one goal and then beyond the other, no one's happiness would be increased"
-Bertrand Russell
by FalconUdean on Apr 20, 2010 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes. The former Phillies closer who gave up the gamewinning homerun to Joe Carter to lose the world series. That Mitch Williams. Chastising a Phillies closer for giving up a clutch homerun.
Help me! Some bullies threw my shoes over a telephone wire...with me in them!!
by !Vive la Francoeur! on Apr 20, 2010 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Brilliant analysis....
He said Madson’s pitches were too good, and since Heyward is a rookie, he could have thrown the rosin bag up there in the dirt and Heyward would have been swinging. Idiot.
"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
Unfortunately he’s a complete idiot. It’d be nice it MLBN employed intelligent folks, but it ain’t gonna happen. Missed you in the OT, btw.
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by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 21, 2010 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions
Verducci, Costas, Vasgersian, and Victor whats-his-face aren’t bad at all, and Casey is growing on me. It’s Mitch, Leiter, and Reynolds that drive me nuts. Anyone else hear Reynolds squeal “AN A-BOMB FROM A-ROD?!?!?” tonight like a ten year old girl? Pass…
The funny thing is that as early as two years ago I thought Reynolds was a somewhat intelligent informant. Man, was I wrong.
The only guys I really put any faith into are Verducci and Costtas. That’s just me, though.
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by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 21, 2010 12:55 AM EDT up reply actions
I thought he was making fun of that awful Yankees announcer.
I like to picture Jesus in a tuxedo T-Shirt because it says I want to be formal, but I'm here to party.
by The Ghost of Mike Honcho on Apr 21, 2010 1:48 AM EDT up reply actions
Thanks...
I miss being there as well. Most days after work I have a lot of care-taking to do for my elderly Dad and my brother who is single and has a bad heart condition…. So, I usually record the games and watch later in the evening. I really enjoy reading the threads later though!
"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
Hope they are both feeling good tonight, after such a great game!
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by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 21, 2010 12:56 AM EDT up reply actions
From the Good Phight:
i was just looking over the 5 questions answered on "Talking Chop", and for this game thread alone, they had 1200 comments, then an overflow of another 1100. I wonder if that’s why they won.
by layout ultimate on Apr 20, 2010 10:50 PM EDT
Yes, it is
by jemagee on Apr 20, 2010 10:51 PM EDT
"Didn't come up here to read. Came up here to hit." - Hank Aaron
Hahaha
"(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 20, 2010 11:15 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Is it the white guy with the glasses? If so, he always thinks he’s hot shit.
"(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 20, 2010 11:15 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
An ex-Phillie closer. All you need to know.
"I don't think there's any greater free-swinger in the game than Jeff Francoeur" - Tim McCarver, 4/17/2010
Mitch Williams
The birth of Jason Heyward was God’s punishment for the sins of the people in New York and Philly.
by TonyAlmeyda on Apr 20, 2010 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions
you picked a great time to post!
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by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 20, 2010 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Just in case it was missed before, here's a new ism..
The meaning of Life learned Jason Heyward.
"My God! Good news fans, the Braves are showing signs of life for the first time in weeks. As a matter of fact, they appear to be beating the crap out of each other."
Shane Victorino wears Jason Heyward pajamas.
"(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 20, 2010 11:17 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
hahaha
actually made me laugh out loud
by McGriff the Crime Dog on Apr 21, 2010 11:41 AM EDT up reply actions
2,470 & counting comments on the GTs tonight.
Way to hang in there y’all with us until the end. Great WIN
Curve: The loveliest distance between two points. ~ Mae West
I hope you don’t mind, but I save a lot of your graphics to post on my facebook page after Braves games.
•"If two hitherto rival football teams, under the influence of brotherly love, decided to co-operate in placing the football first beyond one goal and then beyond the other, no one's happiness would be increased"
-Bertrand Russell
by FalconUdean on Apr 20, 2010 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions
I’ve watched that McLouth home run replay a few times and I could watch that swing all night. I know its produces alot of swings and misses but man is it pretty when it launches one. Its like he is catching the ball with his bat and throwing it over the wall.
Jason Heyward wins at baseball.
Fucking waited on that pitch perfectly.
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by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 20, 2010 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh and just in case you thought Philly fans were classy...
Fuck Madson. Fuck the racist-ass Braves. And fuck Sarah Palin.
"My God! Good news fans, the Braves are showing signs of life for the first time in weeks. As a matter of fact, they appear to be beating the crap out of each other."
They trip on the native American aspect of the “Braves”. I’m 1/8 and not offended. So phuck ’em.
•"If two hitherto rival football teams, under the influence of brotherly love, decided to co-operate in placing the football first beyond one goal and then beyond the other, no one's happiness would be increased"
-Bertrand Russell
by FalconUdean on Apr 20, 2010 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions
As am I. No problem here.
"I don't think there's any greater free-swinger in the game than Jeff Francoeur" - Tim McCarver, 4/17/2010
Yeah, if a team called themselves the Blitzkrieg, Germans, Teutons, or something like that I would be honored, not offended.
Jason Heyward wins at baseball.
I guess 3HRs from the other team in about 10 minutes will do that to you.
"(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 20, 2010 11:25 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
yeah, I would be dropping f-bombs too…or maybe just ph-bombs
"Hey Fat Kid...the monster is right behind you! RUNNNN!!" -The Host
by bwellnjonesco on Apr 20, 2010 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Just look back in the Giants thread weeks ago. We were sick when Renty hit that HR.
by romone_braves91 on Apr 20, 2010 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions
I’d love to photoshop a pic of Palin in a Braves uni and post it on the Good Phight right about now, but I won’t for two reasons; that wouldn’t be classy and I don’t know how to do it. Mainly due to the latter.
(brushes dust off shoulder)
Holy shit, tho. That was nuts.
"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 20, 2010 11:24 PM EDT reply actions
I’ve been waiting to see the old McLouth. That was the old McLouth.
"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 20, 2010 11:25 PM EDT reply actions
I REALLY hope he comes out to play this year.
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by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 20, 2010 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Who hates Troy Glaus now?
Being at the game, I cant believe how the fans were treating him. Booing him like crazy after his third AB. This girl was actually screaming “Get a hit! It’s your job loser!” right before he crushed that homer. Anyways it was great game and I’m glad I was one of the few to stay to the end.
"Braves fans in the hizzy" -Boog
"Is that like the crib?" - Joe
by GwinnettBraves on Apr 20, 2010 11:25 PM EDT reply actions
maybe she’s the one that made him man up. lol. Go Troy!
He takes some ugly swings, but when he makes contact…..adios, amigos.
"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 20, 2010 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Me too.
Its not like he’s FUGA.
"Braves fans in the hizzy" -Boog
"Is that like the crib?" - Joe
by GwinnettBraves on Apr 20, 2010 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions
The only time I've ever booed a player
was LaRoche’s boner. That play was just stupid. Aside from events like that—completely preventable mental errors—yes. You should never boo a player just for not being successful. That’d be like if you were taking the SAT and someone started booing you after you missed 4 or 5 questions. In other words, not classy.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Apr 20, 2010 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Obviously
he heard her. So why are you upset? lol Look, Glaus was even beginning to piss off his supporters. It seems feast or famine for him so far. I hope for more feast.
•"If two hitherto rival football teams, under the influence of brotherly love, decided to co-operate in placing the football first beyond one goal and then beyond the other, no one's happiness would be increased"
-Bertrand Russell
by FalconUdean on Apr 20, 2010 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Look, Glaus was even beginning to piss off his supporters.
Says you.
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by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 20, 2010 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions
THIS
I was talking to this guy next to me about it and you at least have to give him a chance. I mean he crushed his first homer, why couldn’t he do it again? So what if he hit into that DP earlier in the game. That was just one AB.
"Braves fans in the hizzy" -Boog
"Is that like the crib?" - Joe
by GwinnettBraves on Apr 20, 2010 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions
There will always be fair weather fans who do that shit. Don’t pay it no mind.
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by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 20, 2010 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions
That REALLY pissed me off. Give the man a chance. Most Braves fans that come to games don’t even care about the Braves, they just come to get drunk and act pissed off. But they pay the payroll so keep on coming out! haha
by McGriff the Crime Dog on Apr 21, 2010 11:56 AM EDT up reply actions
There's a difference between...
bitching about a booted play, a fail with RISP etc. by voicing disappointment at the time
- and –
being disrespectful to a player with your team’s jersey on.
I don’t think there is any justification for booing a player of your team in the stands at the game.
There really is nothing good that can come from it.
Curve: The loveliest distance between two points. ~ Mae West
Rollercoaster
So frustrated for 8 2/3rds….even after the 2-run shot from Glaus. I was like too little too late. But Lowe and behold…Heyward comes through…Wagner mows em down and McLouth ate his wheaties this morning! You never know…but i wouldn’t expect too many of our guys break out of their slumps tomorrow against Doc…..Esco, Glaus, Diaz, McLouth, Cabrera – others are border line – Chipper, BMac….i mean…its crazy we have a winning record.
by Nova Scotia Steve on Apr 20, 2010 11:25 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
It’s weird though, I had the feeling the whole time that shit would go down in the 9th again. And when Glaus delivered, I knew Heyward would tie, somehow.
"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 20, 2010 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Absolutely.
Jason Heyward does not make the last out in the game. It’s undignified.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Apr 20, 2010 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions
+1
Still one of the best moments I can remember in quite some time.
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by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 20, 2010 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions
It sounds cliche
But seriously, Jason Heyward has captured the magic and imagination that all players and fans alike dream for, in just 13 games. Opening Day homer, game-winning hit, late-game changing homer . . . what’s next?
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
Come from behind, game winning, walk-off grand slam HR in the bottom of the 9th of game 7 in the World Series against the Twins, earning World Series MVP.
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Apr 20, 2010 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions
That’s what I call wishful thinking. Man I really don’t like the Twins. I hate Kirby Puckett.
by romone_braves91 on Apr 20, 2010 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Uhh....
It’s a little late for that….
"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 think we’ll see Braves / Twins in the Series as well
"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 21, 2010 12:44 AM EDT up reply actions
Next he presents Osama Bin Laden to the NYPD at the foot of Freedom Tower.
"My God! Good news fans, the Braves are showing signs of life for the first time in weeks. As a matter of fact, they appear to be beating the crap out of each other."
I’m gonna sound super gay for this, but Heyward has reminded me what it’s like to love baseball as a 14 year old kid again.
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by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 20, 2010 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions
If you’re super gay, we are a legion of super gay
by BraveSaluki on Apr 20, 2010 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
If that's gay,
then I’m the lovechild of Ricky Martin and Clay Aiken.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Apr 21, 2010 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions
If any teams steal our walkoff silent treatment celebration
I’m gonna be pissed.
"(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 20, 2010 11:26 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
agreed
that one needs to be retired for a while
by SouthernPanther on Apr 20, 2010 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions
It was pimp, is what it was.
"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 20, 2010 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions
that oughta be a ten best play on sportscenter 2nite.
"I don't think there's any greater free-swinger in the game than Jeff Francoeur" - Tim McCarver, 4/17/2010
You would think, but the Red Sox won in the 9th and are now 5-9, so…..
"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 20, 2010 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Who's the one organizing that?
Was it Chipper tonight? After having it happen to him?
"Braves fans in the hizzy" -Boog
"Is that like the crib?" - Joe
by GwinnettBraves on Apr 20, 2010 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Shout out to the Bullpen for keeping the Braves in the Game!
Not sure if anybody has said this already.
by romone_braves91 on Apr 20, 2010 11:29 PM EDT reply actions
It was near the end of the game thread..
but bears repeating.
•"If two hitherto rival football teams, under the influence of brotherly love, decided to co-operate in placing the football first beyond one goal and then beyond the other, no one's happiness would be increased"
-Bertrand Russell
by FalconUdean on Apr 20, 2010 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Bullpen play so far this year, needs a permanent +1 (aside from Renteria/Pujols getting to Wags)
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by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 20, 2010 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions
ESPN NOW
"I don't think there's any greater free-swinger in the game than Jeff Francoeur" - Tim McCarver, 4/17/2010
must have been a quick blurb…..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 20, 2010 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions
thanks for the heads up
caught the tail end of it
"Didn't come up here to read. Came up here to hit." - Hank Aaron
I watched the game on Peachtree and Joe Simpson and Smoltz were announcing, I like Smoltz in the booth. The Homer by Nate was even more awesome than J Hay’s, or I should say more unexpected, but just as well received.
Senator, we have another old saying,"Don't piss down my back and tell me it's raining." Fletcher
I expect ’em from Nate too, though. He looked like Pirates Nate tonite. Which had been sorely missed.
"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 20, 2010 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Smoltz is awesome up there..I mean, I love the guy!
"Hey Fat Kid...the monster is right behind you! RUNNNN!!" -The Host
by bwellnjonesco on Apr 20, 2010 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Heyward was talking to the ball as he was running to first, telling it to get it out. The ball listened, and complied. Do you still doubt his powers?
Help me! Some bullies threw my shoes over a telephone wire...with me in them!!
by !Vive la Francoeur! on Apr 20, 2010 11:33 PM EDT reply actions
If he told you to get out...
would you stay in?
•"If two hitherto rival football teams, under the influence of brotherly love, decided to co-operate in placing the football first beyond one goal and then beyond the other, no one's happiness would be increased"
-Bertrand Russell
by FalconUdean on Apr 20, 2010 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions
No.
Especially not after he hit me with a bat.
Help me! Some bullies threw my shoes over a telephone wire...with me in them!!
by !Vive la Francoeur! on Apr 20, 2010 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions
I like how he ran around the bases. He was super excited about that home run.
by romone_braves91 on Apr 20, 2010 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions
What a comparison
I just heard Jason Heyward compared to Lebron James on Baseball Tonight. Seems like a pretty big compliment for Lebron.
by Huntington31 on Apr 20, 2010 11:33 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
this
•"If two hitherto rival football teams, under the influence of brotherly love, decided to co-operate in placing the football first beyond one goal and then beyond the other, no one's happiness would be increased"
-Bertrand Russell
by FalconUdean on Apr 20, 2010 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions
ESPN was just showing the starts of Heyward vs. Ted Williams (1939)
"I don't think there's any greater free-swinger in the game than Jeff Francoeur" - Tim McCarver, 4/17/2010
All I ever see on ESPN is basketball……and football….and hockey. Oh my! Fuckers.
"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 20, 2010 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Who's Lebron James?
Senator, we have another old saying,"Don't piss down my back and tell me it's raining." Fletcher
haha
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by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 20, 2010 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions
18,032 for attendance....
yuck, bad weather maybe, but still yuck
"My God! Good news fans, the Braves are showing signs of life for the first time in weeks. As a matter of fact, they appear to be beating the crap out of each other."
Doing a brewery tour tomorrow, but I’ll be at the game on Thursday, for DLW
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
+1
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by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 20, 2010 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions
That's just the physical attendance.
If they counted game thread posts we’d be tops.
•"If two hitherto rival football teams, under the influence of brotherly love, decided to co-operate in placing the football first beyond one goal and then beyond the other, no one's happiness would be increased"
-Bertrand Russell
by FalconUdean on Apr 20, 2010 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Looked less than that.
I hope it was the weather and the attendance increases the next few games
"Braves fans in the hizzy" -Boog
"Is that like the crib?" - Joe
by GwinnettBraves on Apr 20, 2010 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions
…….sigh. I’ll bet the players do, too.
"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 20, 2010 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Its pretty embarrassing
Big game with Hanson on the mound and thats all we could get.
"Braves fans in the hizzy" -Boog
"Is that like the crib?" - Joe
by GwinnettBraves on Apr 20, 2010 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Also
You have to assume that 70% of turner field began filing out once the first out registered in the 9th inning, if not sooner. So the most highlight clips anyone sees of this game is showing a park where most people had already thrown in the towel
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
You should be ashamed...
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Apr 20, 2010 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions
I dont understand leaving
There wasn’t going to be that bad of traffic with Hawks game done way before.
"Braves fans in the hizzy" -Boog
"Is that like the crib?" - Joe
by GwinnettBraves on Apr 20, 2010 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions
-1
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by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 20, 2010 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Smoltz said in the booth that quite a few peple caught the end of the game on their car radios.
Senator, we have another old saying,"Don't piss down my back and tell me it's raining." Fletcher
of course with the grand finale...
50,000 will claim they were there all the way through
"My God! Good news fans, the Braves are showing signs of life for the first time in weeks. As a matter of fact, they appear to be beating the crap out of each other."
Hawks playoff game tonight
Made the choice of going to that and then getting back as fast as possible to see tail-end of Braves…just got back as Chipper got on base with that 9th inning walk…after that….well, that was nuts.
There were two highlight factories in Atlanta tonight.
Morton hit Heyward with an offspeed pitch. Early indication is that the baseball survived the impact.
Who still wants J-Hey Kid back in the minors?
Not me. Sure we are going broke in like a few years. He has totally earn like 2 or 3 WAR so far. Gawd just thinking about having an OF of McLouth, Diaz, and Melky would have hurt worst than it already does.
by romone_braves91 on Apr 20, 2010 11:38 PM EDT reply actions
So yeah, fantastic Braves win + listening to The National’s new album for the first time = best night in quite some time.
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by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 20, 2010 11:40 PM EDT reply actions
The Nats quit MLB and became a rock band?
"(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 20, 2010 11:43 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Somehow
That’s somewhat believable.
•"If two hitherto rival football teams, under the influence of brotherly love, decided to co-operate in placing the football first beyond one goal and then beyond the other, no one's happiness would be increased"
-Bertrand Russell
by FalconUdean on Apr 20, 2010 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions
-1
If you haven’t been listening to The Nation I pity you. I hope you’re just making a joke…right? RIGHT?
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by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 20, 2010 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes yes yes
Just a joke. I’ve heard of ‘em but never really listened…i’m guessing you like them?
"(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 21, 2010 12:42 AM EDT up reply actions
- infinite fail
It’s going to take like a million Riley pics to drag you out of this hole
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by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 21, 2010 12:57 AM EDT up reply actions
They are literally
my favorite band. Do yourself a favor and get their last album, Boxer. And their next album when it comes out next month.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Apr 21, 2010 10:49 AM EDT up reply actions
“Bloodbuzz Ohio” is sooooooooo good.
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by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 21, 2010 10:52 AM EDT up reply actions
Man
I cannot wait to hear that album. But I don’t do the illegal stuff (anymore). I like the anticipation anyway.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Apr 20, 2010 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions
I couldn’t wait…it’s shitty quality, so I don’t feel bad because I’m going to buy the real thing when it comes out, but I’ve been listening to it for over and hour and have not made it past song 5. SOOOOOOOO good. Please listen to this if you have not already (if you have, please forgive my drunken posts): link
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by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 20, 2010 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Don't forget they count season tickets even if they aren't there, like me.
Senator, we have another old saying,"Don't piss down my back and tell me it's raining." Fletcher
Do they really?
I did not know this.
"Braves fans in the hizzy" -Boog
"Is that like the crib?" - Joe
by GwinnettBraves on Apr 20, 2010 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions
I would love to go support the braves in person.
But I live 250 miles away. I make it to about 6 games a year. Once a month or so is about all I can handle. But will be taking my daughter to her first game this year. So keep up this winning stuff, guys.
Btw took my girlfriend to her 1st game this year. Opening day. How’s that for a first game? I’m afraid to take her to any more.
•"If two hitherto rival football teams, under the influence of brotherly love, decided to co-operate in placing the football first beyond one goal and then beyond the other, no one's happiness would be increased"
-Bertrand Russell
I live in Asheville NC and I bought season tix. Of course I can go whenever I feel like as I'm retired
Senator, we have another old saying,"Don't piss down my back and tell me it's raining." Fletcher
If things work out right, I may have to contact you later in the year (I’m in N. Alabama).
"I don't think there's any greater free-swinger in the game than Jeff Francoeur" - Tim McCarver, 4/17/2010
Haha, lemme know if/when you plan on going. Carpool and save some money. I’m in Huntsville.
Help me! Some bullies threw my shoes over a telephone wire...with me in them!!
by !Vive la Francoeur! on Apr 20, 2010 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Well I usually go on weekends and take my Grandson and his friends, I can stay at my son's house in Marrietta so no motel. I take my son and my daughter and son-in-law plus the exwife from time to time, I have lots of friends willing to share parking fees
Senator, we have another old saying,"Don't piss down my back and tell me it's raining." Fletcher
Yeah, just let me know if y’all feel like getting a group to head over to Atl. Thea easiest way to get ahold of me is through facebook, Just friend me. facebook.com/gregory.hicks2
Help me! Some bullies threw my shoes over a telephone wire...with me in them!!
by !Vive la Francoeur! on Apr 21, 2010 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions
Heap and Chipper telling everyone to get to the dugout
"Didn't come up here to read. Came up here to hit." - Hank Aaron
by schlagdawg on Apr 20, 2010 11:52 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
That’s LOL funny – it’s looks like they’re trying to warn people about a bomb or something!
"I don't think there's any greater free-swinger in the game than Jeff Francoeur" - Tim McCarver, 4/17/2010
haha
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by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 20, 2010 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions
seriously…god, what a great game baseball is.
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by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 21, 2010 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions
Is there a larger shot if this?!?!
"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 21, 2010 12:47 AM EDT up reply actions
Doh!
"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 21, 2010 12:49 AM EDT up reply actions
Those 2 would set that whole thing up.
"(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 20, 2010 11:54 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Wow, that is an instant classic. Heyward in the background looks ecstatic.
Help me! Some bullies threw my shoes over a telephone wire...with me in them!!
by !Vive la Francoeur! on Apr 20, 2010 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions
well
I got it form here:
http://projects.ajc.com/gallery/view/sports/braves/phillies-photos-braves/
pic 16/19
"Didn't come up here to read. Came up here to hit." - Hank Aaron
Nice. Lethal Weapon-type vibe..
"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 21, 2010 12:49 AM EDT up reply actions
Haha
I was wondering how that happened.
"Braves fans in the hizzy" -Boog
"Is that like the crib?" - Joe
by GwinnettBraves on Apr 20, 2010 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions
That is so awesome
These guys are having an absolute blast. I love that so much. It’s early, but this team has a special gleam in its eye. I wouldn’t be surprised if they turn out to be my favorite Braves team ever.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Apr 21, 2010 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions
+1
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by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 21, 2010 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions
……I almost said, “They already are,” but instead I’ll say, “They’re right up there.”
"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 21, 2010 12:51 AM EDT up reply actions
+1 meelion
I mean we all love the Braves and all, but I’m finding it so easy to fall more in love with this team than so many previous ones. This team is showing the grit, enthusiasm and looseness that hasn’t been seen in ages, and I can’t help but say that if this were the last two years’ squads, we’d probably be 4-9 instead of 8-5. They legitimately look like they’re having fun, and when they’re having fun, it’s fun for us too.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
That picture...
is so great!
"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
LOL
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by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 21, 2010 12:58 AM EDT up reply actions
I don't want to leave
But my netbook is dying and I want to watch the walkoff again and again before I go to bed. later compatriots.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
Quote of the Night From Heyward.
Heyward, who came into the game hitting .302, spoke with veteran savvy on his homer.
“Troy went in and had a great at-bat before, and all you have in mind when you go up to the plate, is what the pitcher has. It’s not about trying to do too much, just trying to get on and extend the game,” he said of his mindset at the plate.
by romone_braves91 on Apr 20, 2010 11:59 PM EDT reply actions
If this is not legit then I don’t know what is.
by romone_braves91 on Apr 21, 2010 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions
I can’t wait to get my tattoo, it’s gonna be a 3 headed dragon with BMAC/JJ/and Heyward(i like JJ more than Red) and they are gonna be t-bagging Johan Santana, Ryan Howard, and Youkalis(my least fovorite player)…it’s gonna be SWEET
"If you have a milkshake and I have a milkshake and I have a straw and my straw reaches across the room and starts to drink your milkshake. I-DRINK-YOUR-MILKSHAKE! SSSSHHHLLLUUUURRRPPPPP I DRINK IT UP!!!!!!"- There Will be Blood-one of the best quotes EVER!!
Speaking of Youkilis
I wish people would remember him getting rolled by that skinny little pitcher more.
Per DOB
“Jason Heyward is 1-for-17 (.059) with two RBIs in the Braves’ five losses.
Jason Heyward is 13-for-30 (.433) with 14 RBIs in the Braves’ eight wins."
"Didn't come up here to read. Came up here to hit." - Hank Aaron
It sucks that I was flying today. I was really looking forward to watching this one. I was following it on my blackberry though, and when I saw Glaus and Jason go deep, I almost crapped my pants!
This guy wants to suck all the cubs dick can he not have an unbias some what partition reguards
by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Apr 21, 2010 12:14 AM EDT reply actions
you pooped you pants? Odd...cause I peed mine.
http://www.talkingchop.com/2010/4/20/1433709/open-thread-4-20-phillies-at#35320167
"(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 21, 2010 12:34 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah...
That was a legendary “if x then I’m going to y”
•"If two hitherto rival football teams, under the influence of brotherly love, decided to co-operate in placing the football first beyond one goal and then beyond the other, no one's happiness would be increased"
-Bertrand Russell
by FalconUdean on Apr 21, 2010 12:46 AM EDT up reply actions
"Nate McLouth is 11-for-29 with 11 RBIs in his last nine games. "
Is this true? He doesn’t seem like he has been this hot to me…(btw stat posted on ESPN)
by SouthernPanther on Apr 21, 2010 12:30 AM EDT reply actions
yeah
i was about to say…there is not freaking way this is right.
by SouthernPanther on Apr 21, 2010 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions
I thought maybe since nate has had a few games off
this streak reached back to last season…and maybe he had a monster game that I was just not remembering at the end of the season.
by SouthernPanther on Apr 21, 2010 12:34 AM EDT up reply actions
Nate hasn't had a few games off....
He’s had a hell of a lot of off games though. He earned some love back tonight. Glaus too. Wanted bad things to happen to him before the blast
Unbelievable win!!
Am I a bad person for enjoying the Phils thread so much? Havn’t laughed that hard in a while. If I was Madsen, Id stay out of local bars.
I’d buy him the bar…screw a drink.
"(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 21, 2010 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions
It really wasn’t that bad. As fans they’re much more “with-it” than Mets fans. NYM meltdown threads are the best.
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by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 21, 2010 12:59 AM EDT up reply actions
These are the same Phillies phans that are notorious assholes…..vomiting on children, shining lasers in Pujols eyes, sucking at life, etc.
"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 21, 2010 9:44 AM EDT up reply actions
I think beating the Phillies tonight
was probably my favorite Philly win since we scored 8 runs in the bottom of the 9th against the them back in 2008.
"(Jason Heyward) is like the Grim Reaper -- you know he's going to get you, you just don't know where or when."
So, I just read through the game-thread, and find it interesting that Smoltz’ Beard and I got called out 2 or 3 times about defending Troy Glaus.
Let’s just say I Procto-bombed that thread with some responses.
This guy wants to suck all the cubs dick can he not have an unbias some what partition reguards
by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Apr 21, 2010 12:40 AM EDT reply actions
unbelievable right? Well,maybe not…considering this fucking blog.
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by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 21, 2010 1:00 AM EDT up reply actions
To be fair, he did hit into another rally-killing double play. As much as he had to do with taking the game to extras, he also had a lot to do with it being a shutout as long as it was.
I was watching the game, I know.
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by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 21, 2010 9:40 AM EDT up reply actions
haha
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by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 21, 2010 9:39 AM EDT up reply actions
Would someone please tell me....
Why the hell Heyward isn’t batting cleanup? Whats the difference between having runners in scoring position, whether your in the 4 or 7 spot. How does where you are in the lineup, add pressure to a situation?
cause he's only 20 and a rookie
Jason already has enough pressure on him. He doesn’t need the added pressure of hitting 4th.
don’t worry…as soon as Grandpa Jones retires we’ll have Jay Hey in the 3 hole for years to come. his time will come.
"(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 21, 2010 12:50 AM EDT up reply actions
I get that he's young
Just seems to me that 2 on, 2 out, down 1, bottom of the ninth. How does a lower spot in the order help you relax? I just day dream about how many runs Prado would have with a hot bat behind him.
I know
but it’s what Bobby thinks is best for the Braves. The man has all those wins for a reason.
You look at a guy like Ryan Braun who was a rookie and hit #3 all year and never looked back. But then you look a guy like Delmon Young who hit either 4th or 5th and it probably ruined him.
As long as we keep winning, I think JHey will continue to hit 6th or 7th, which is fine with me.
"(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 21, 2010 12:59 AM EDT up reply actions
super this
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by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 21, 2010 1:00 AM EDT up reply actions
did they really compare him to Ted Williams on ESPN tonight? My buddy texted me and said they did.
"(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 21, 2010 1:14 AM EDT up reply actions
Yes.
Apparently Heyward is barely edging out Ted Williams, through the same number of games…
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Apr 21, 2010 2:45 AM EDT up reply actions
He’ll be batting clean-up in October.
"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 21, 2010 12:52 AM EDT up reply actions
Can't Wait
It sucks that I don’t live in ATL to go to all these games and witness this in person. However I will enjoy the fact that I live in St. Louis and will be watching a 4 game set at Busch next week screaming at the top of my lungs “Albert your days numbered!!!” while the locals tell me as politely as possible (they really are nice fans) to f*&$ off
They are nice fans
I saw my first big league game in the old Busch stadium. Don’t remember the year. Terry Pendleton still played for the cards. The last year before he came to the Braves.
Braves Win! Braves Win!
Well that would be 1990 then
since we signed him before the worst-to-first season
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Apr 21, 2010 10:54 AM EDT up reply actions
Ha ha
I knew I could count on one of you guys to get me the year. Thanks. If one of you stat ninjas could tell me the date I’d appreciate it. Jose Oquendo extended his hit streak to 23 that day
Braves Win! Braves Win!
Oquendo's 23-game hit streak happened in 1989.
The last game in the streak (the 23rd) was a 4-2 loss to the Cubs on 25 July, 1989.
Here’s the box score, if you’re interested:
http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/SLN/SLN198907250.shtml
by kidnarcolepsy on Apr 21, 2010 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions
are you in downtown St. Louis or a suburb? I have family in the St. Charles area and I lived in Columbia for a long time growing up. Love Missouri. And if you like Mizzou football we’re BFFs
"(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 21, 2010 1:34 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah we're BFF
I’m in U City which is, besides from being the home of Nelly, a suburb that is literally right next to the city. And being a recent Mizzou grad yes I am obsessed with Tiger football, and really even more so basketball, M-I-Z…GO BRAVES…and yeah we’re BFF
Z-O-U!!!!!!!!
Blaine Gabbert is gonna make it rain next year. And Mike Anderson is probably the most underrated coach in the country. I go to Arizona and they’re my #1 bball team, but what Anderson is doing at Mizzou is great.
"(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 21, 2010 2:22 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I will be there TOO
I live in St louis and will also be at all 4 games. GOO BRAVOS
by The Devil Wears Prado on Apr 21, 2010 10:54 AM EDT up reply actions
and here are the 2 songs they play for Heyward when he walks to the plate (someone was asking earlier)
T.I. – What You Know
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxHd3tuovgI
Drake – Over
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOWlOy-K1dk
I read that Heyward also had Ludacris’ “Welcome To Atlanta” as a song, but I haven’t heard it played yet.
"(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 21, 2010 1:24 AM EDT up reply actions
I like this version...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_FKNCph5tc&feature=related
"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
The original is...
Sugar Hill Gang – Apache (Jump On It)
People will come Ray. The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. It has been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt and erased again. But baseball has marked the time. This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
No place like first place
Just looked at the standings. Atlanta at the top ( thank you alphabitical order). Damn I miss that. Took it for granted for so long.
Braves Win! Braves Win!
by Frozen Fan on Apr 21, 2010 2:05 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Now if only we can stay that way for the next 149 games, right?
by J-Freak on Apr 21, 2010 2:09 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Gotta start strong
The bats will heat up. Just can’t be 10 games out when they do. Don’t want to see them chase like they did last year.
Braves Win! Braves Win!
Tim Hudson was the one with the idea for the silent treatment
It sounds like Huddy came up with it during Spring Training 2009, but never got to do it cause…well, we never had a walkoff HR.
"(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 21, 2010 2:28 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Damndest thing I ever saw
I didn’t know what the hell was going on. Funny, but I hope the don’t make a habit of it. Kind of anticlimatic to not see the celebration at home plate
Braves Win! Braves Win!
My favorite disgruntled phillies fan quote of the night
“Jesus could descend from heaven on a giant robot bear tomorrow, and I’m sure all we’d hear about on most major news outlets would be JASON HEYWARD HIT A HOME RUN OH MY GOD GET YOUR HALL OF FAME BALLOTS OUT”
Jealous anyone? Priceless
Braves Win! Braves Win!
haha, robot bear…
Another uninnocent, elegant fall into the unmagnificent lives of adults...
by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 21, 2010 9:42 AM EDT up reply actions
cant believe i missed it
I went to bed early…sucks for me
"If I have asthma, they won't let me scuba. And if I can’t scuba, then what’s this all been about?? What am I working toward??"
"You look like you should be married to one of the San Diego Padres."
To all teh peeps that “cut the game off,” or, “left the game early,” this is beyond my comprehension. It was a 3 RUN GAME.
I mean, the Padres blowout……HELL yes I cut that game off. But 3 RUNS!?!?! I guess some peeps have to learn the hard way.
"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 21, 2010 9:46 AM EDT up reply actions
Got nothing to do with the game
more to do with sleep and the job the next day. Paying the rent > the braves.
"If I have asthma, they won't let me scuba. And if I can’t scuba, then what’s this all been about?? What am I working toward??"
"You look like you should be married to one of the San Diego Padres."
Hopefully this is a catalyst
for moving mclouth back to leadoff. The fact that Diaz is leading off and Mclouth is batting in the 8 spot, in addition to Glaus still being in the 5 spot, has got me a little sour on Bobby right now.
He gave up way too early on Mclouth (he may not be the prototypical leadoff guy, but he’s our best) and he’s sticking with Glaus too long. Just flip Heyward and Glaus and people would be more patient with Troy’s slow start when he’s doing it in the 7 spot.
As wrong as I can be, and I realize I can be pretty damn wrong sometimes, but the thought of Heyward and McCann batting back-to-back makes me real nervous. It seems so easy to bring in a lefty reliever and neutralize them. The “plan” was Glaus between Chipper and McCann, Escobar between McCann and Heyward. Not all plans work out immediately, I think this one will work out eventually. When this offense gets playing to it’s normal ability, it will be very tough to beat. Putting Heyward in the 4 or 5 hole next to McCann might take away their bats late in games.
Heyward is pretty good
Heap is serviceable against LH, and Heyward has shown the ability to work the count so I wouldn’t get too worried about it.
Another uninnocent, elegant fall into the unmagnificent lives of adults...
by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 21, 2010 10:09 AM EDT up reply actions
Heyward blows my mind with his ability to adjust, take pitches then pounce. You’re right of course about McCann as well. Part of my issue is thinking that splitting them up in the order might use up the opposing teams bullpen from time to time. Maybe, maybe not.
Heyward is pretty good
Yeah, Heyward has done nothing but impress at this point in the season. I’m still trying to figure out how he pulled that low and outside pitch in the 9th.
Another uninnocent, elegant fall into the unmagnificent lives of adults...
by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 21, 2010 10:53 AM EDT up reply actions
THE HEYWARD LEGEND
Wow! According to Mark Bradley (print version of today’s paper – no link):
Heyward’s game-winning single against the Rockies on Sunday marked the first time the Braves managed a two-out walk-off hit with the bases loaded since …
Francisco Cabrera, Game 7, 1992 NLCS.
Wow I wonder if MB is going to change his prediction about us finishing third in the NL East. Actually he is terrible at predicting things so hopefully he doesn’t jinx the Braves by picking them to win.
"Braves fans in the hizzy" -Boog
"Is that like the crib?" - Joe
by GwinnettBraves on Apr 21, 2010 12:02 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Can’t believe I missed that. I turned the game after the 2nd out in the bottom of the 9th.
WTF!!!?
I guess I can say I was the bad luck, and by me turning the channel, I single-handedly caused the Braves to mount a comeback. I’m awesome!
Dish Network Feed tuned over at 10pm to the Lakers and Thunder Playoff Game
It was the top of the 9th, 2 out and Victorino was up. Since the ALT feed I was watching changed over, I disgruntly went to bed thinking, this is a stinker of a game. 10 minutes and a pile of text messages later, I realize I missed one of the best late game comebacks in recent memory.
DAMN YOU DISH NETWORK
I was at work
Had good wi-fi Thru the 9th till Chippers walk. Then my relief picked me up and I lost reception for an hour. I remember asking my ride the question, “does Troy Glause know that he’s a douche bag, or is he like one of those douches who thinks he’s cool.” An hour later I got into good reception and checked the box score to see if they scraped one run across. Bout shit myself when I saw the final score. Thanks Troy. Best foot in my mouth I’ve ever tasted.
Braves Win! Braves Win!
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