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Open Thread 4/7: Cubs at Braves #2

Jair Jurrjens is looking good. Jason Heyward is (still) looking good. And it looks like we're in for a pitchers dual at The Ted. Braves lead 1-0 going into the 5th inning.

Discuss.

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Another typical JJ game so far.

"Now, here's a fellow attempting to ride a bicycle. But he's having some trouble, isn't he? And do you know why? "
~sighs~ "Why?"
"Because he's a Scot!"

by !Vive la Francoeur! on Apr 7, 2010 8:19 PM EDT reply actions  

yup

"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv

by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 7, 2010 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

We need more runs.

JJ better not get cheated on a BS 2-1 loss tonight.

"(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 7, 2010 8:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Yes.

No JVL tonight, please

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Apr 7, 2010 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

You have to admit

A 16-5 win followed by a 1-0 win is pretty hot too.

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Apr 7, 2010 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Haha, yeah

nice variety

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Apr 7, 2010 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

JairJurrjensLoss

by MatM on Apr 7, 2010 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

JJ is indeed off to a good start tonight.

tUMD Hockey: In search of a title! But probably not this year.

by UMDBHIK on Apr 7, 2010 8:19 PM EDT reply actions  

When I was little

I never actually saw the “C” in the cubs logo. It was just “UBS” to me for the longest time.

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Apr 7, 2010 8:19 PM EDT reply actions  

haha. thats hillarious. You know the gas station Delta? For the longest time I thought it was named “elta” with a random triangle before it

"Batting second and playing shortstop-he's Cuban. Yeah, his name's Pablo...no, eh, Yunel Escobar, sorry"

by GoBravesNY on Apr 7, 2010 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Walt Disnep

Seriously, the way Walt wrote the “Y” in his name, was a damn “P”

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Apr 7, 2010 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

haha. that made me laugh

"Batting second and playing shortstop-he's Cuban. Yeah, his name's Pablo...no, eh, Yunel Escobar, sorry"

by GoBravesNY on Apr 7, 2010 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

was about to say

when I was a kid, I thought the D was a backward G…

"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."

by Doghnut on Apr 7, 2010 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Having trouble putting batter’s away…

"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv

by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 7, 2010 8:20 PM EDT reply actions  

all night long…

"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv

by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 7, 2010 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

He needs to trust his stuff more. Save his arm from so many unnecessary pitches.

"When all is said and done, more is said than done." - Lou Holtz

by NCChopper on Apr 7, 2010 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Gaaaaaaah....

0-2, then walks him.

"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." ~George Carlin

by FineHamAbounds on Apr 7, 2010 8:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Soriano will GIDP

by BRaves1 on Apr 7, 2010 8:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Take a minute JJ

by MatM on Apr 7, 2010 8:22 PM EDT reply actions  

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Apr 7, 2010 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

He needs to settle down.

His control is slipping away from him.

"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." ~George Carlin

by FineHamAbounds on Apr 7, 2010 8:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Uh-oh….getting a bad feeling.

"Now, here's a fellow attempting to ride a bicycle. But he's having some trouble, isn't he? And do you know why? "
~sighs~ "Why?"
"Because he's a Scot!"

by !Vive la Francoeur! on Apr 7, 2010 8:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Just cant get into a situation

Where you have to throw fastball to Soriano

by UltimaParadox on Apr 7, 2010 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Double play time!

"(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 7, 2010 8:23 PM EDT reply actions  

63

"Batting second and playing shortstop-he's Cuban. Yeah, his name's Pablo...no, eh, Yunel Escobar, sorry"

by GoBravesNY on Apr 7, 2010 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

What does JJ have written on the bill of his cap?

"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."

by bravos1984 on Apr 7, 2010 8:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Forgot how to read I guess

"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."

by bravos1984 on Apr 7, 2010 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Is it just me

or has Soriano turned into an opposite field hitter?

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Apr 7, 2010 8:23 PM EDT reply actions  

He also

Turned into this less than stellar player that everyone is ostracizing him as one of the worst contracts EVAR now, too

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Apr 7, 2010 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Is that our payback for Nate’s center field “catch” yesterday?

"When all is said and done, more is said than done." - Lou Holtz

by NCChopper on Apr 7, 2010 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

yesterday Monday.

"When all is said and done, more is said than done." - Lou Holtz

by NCChopper on Apr 7, 2010 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

HORSESHIT.

"(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 7, 2010 8:24 PM EDT reply actions  

No DP

But I’ll take it.

"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." ~George Carlin

by FineHamAbounds on Apr 7, 2010 8:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Damn…so close

"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv

by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 7, 2010 8:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Darn near a DP there.

tUMD Hockey: In search of a title! But probably not this year.

by UMDBHIK on Apr 7, 2010 8:24 PM EDT reply actions  

YES

TOSS BOBBY

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Apr 7, 2010 8:24 PM EDT reply actions  

What the heck?

Was that even close?

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Apr 7, 2010 8:24 PM EDT reply actions  

im going to miss that trot next year

"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."

by Doghnut on Apr 7, 2010 8:24 PM EDT reply actions  

HE WAS OUT!

"(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 7, 2010 8:24 PM EDT reply actions  

On the replay

Clearly out. Stupid ump

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Apr 7, 2010 8:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Karma for the McLouth play I guess

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Apr 7, 2010 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Makeup call for Monday.

tUMD Hockey: In search of a title! But probably not this year.

by UMDBHIK on Apr 7, 2010 8:25 PM EDT reply actions  

bullshit call

"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv

by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 7, 2010 8:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Whoa...

After the replay, I can say “bad call there, ump.”

"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." ~George Carlin

by FineHamAbounds on Apr 7, 2010 8:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Its okay...time for a(nother) DP

"(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 7, 2010 8:25 PM EDT reply actions  

make up call for last night

"Dont yall think that crystal beautiful yall?" -Vince Young

by Texastriplecrown on Apr 7, 2010 8:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Monday

"Dont yall think that crystal beautiful yall?" -Vince Young

by Texastriplecrown on Apr 7, 2010 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Damn, clearly out

by MatM on Apr 7, 2010 8:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Hmm, we’ll call it even for McLouth’s non-catch last night.

"Now, here's a fellow attempting to ride a bicycle. But he's having some trouble, isn't he? And do you know why? "
~sighs~ "Why?"
"Because he's a Scot!"

by !Vive la Francoeur! on Apr 7, 2010 8:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Fontenot reminds me of Eugene Levy in Almost Heroes

Every time i hear his name. Gee Fontenoh (phonetically)

by kreese555 on Apr 7, 2010 8:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Glaus looks smooth

receiving the pickoff throws

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Apr 7, 2010 8:26 PM EDT reply actions  

I agree

He’s certainty solid on first

"Dont yall think that crystal beautiful yall?" -Vince Young

by Texastriplecrown on Apr 7, 2010 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah i like his style

hope his power is “back” at the plate too

by BradPerala on Apr 7, 2010 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

What is the pitch count on JJ?

I think I have a man crush on the 4H club. Heyward, Heap, Hanson, and Hudson. What a Brave New World.

by romone_braves91 on Apr 7, 2010 8:26 PM EDT reply actions  

68

"Batting second and playing shortstop-he's Cuban. Yeah, his name's Pablo...no, eh, Yunel Escobar, sorry"

by GoBravesNY on Apr 7, 2010 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

60-something I think.

"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." ~George Carlin

by FineHamAbounds on Apr 7, 2010 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

70

"This stadium is upside down!!!" -Jim Powell, 4/5/2010

by Cammando2317 on Apr 7, 2010 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

that was #70

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Apr 7, 2010 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

thx.

I think I have a man crush on the 4H club. Heyward, Heap, Hanson, and Hudson. What a Brave New World.

by romone_braves91 on Apr 7, 2010 8:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Did anyone hear Buck Belue today talking...

about the Heyward jerseys?

"This stadium is upside down!!!" -Jim Powell, 4/5/2010

by Cammando2317 on Apr 7, 2010 8:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Need new pre-game group...

Not real impressed with the 680 group.

Crosby The Anti-Gondeee

by crosby on Apr 7, 2010 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hmm...

To each his own, but I love it. I really like Buck though. I could take or leave Leo and Lemmer is always great.

"This stadium is upside down!!!" -Jim Powell, 4/5/2010

by Cammando2317 on Apr 7, 2010 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Foul ball,

but nice play by Glaus anyway

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Apr 7, 2010 8:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Looks like Moylan needs to start stretching.

"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."

by bravos1984 on Apr 7, 2010 8:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Jeez

he’s given up 2 hits and no runs.

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Apr 7, 2010 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

well, crap

scratch that

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Apr 7, 2010 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

There is no bullpen

Only ZUUL Moylan

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Apr 7, 2010 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

+1

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Apr 7, 2010 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bobby should check his iPhone just to make sure

"Batting second and playing shortstop-he's Cuban. Yeah, his name's Pablo...no, eh, Yunel Escobar, sorry"

by GoBravesNY on Apr 7, 2010 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Good time for a mound visit by Mac.
Nice to see.

"When all is said and done, more is said than done." - Lou Holtz

by NCChopper on Apr 7, 2010 8:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Ah crap

thanks ump.

"(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 7, 2010 8:29 PM EDT reply actions  

We need a vidro, like, yesterday

"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv

by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 7, 2010 8:29 PM EDT reply actions  

And I’m back.

This Heyward kid is different. -Duk, Big League Stew

by McCann and McWill on Apr 7, 2010 8:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Jeez.

Need the Vidro, stat.

"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." ~George Carlin

by FineHamAbounds on Apr 7, 2010 8:29 PM EDT reply actions  

How come Lowe sucks and gets 16 runs to play with

And Jurrjens gets only 1 run to this point and the way things happened last year will get a ND or loss to show for it.

by Jay212033 on Apr 7, 2010 8:29 PM EDT reply actions  

JVL

This Heyward kid is different. -Duk, Big League Stew

by McCann and McWill on Apr 7, 2010 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Law of averages. Overscore for Lowe, underscore for Jurrjens.

"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." ~George Carlin

by FineHamAbounds on Apr 7, 2010 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Deja-vu all over again ain’t it.

"When all is said and done, more is said than done." - Lou Holtz

by NCChopper on Apr 7, 2010 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

That was a terrible Change up

by MatM on Apr 7, 2010 8:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Damn it

Where the hell was Heyward?

Whatever, you know what it means:

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Apr 7, 2010 8:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Good DP guy up now

ground ball, c’mon

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Apr 7, 2010 8:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Hey its Soto

That douche that stole McCanns starting All Star job.

This Heyward kid is different. -Duk, Big League Stew

by McCann and McWill on Apr 7, 2010 8:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Ugh

Just thought about Max Scherzer getting Chipper AND Yunel on the stupid fake to third and first.

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Apr 7, 2010 8:31 PM EDT reply actions  

NICE pitch

"(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 7, 2010 8:31 PM EDT reply actions  

One batter too late...

Come on Bobby… it’s time.

Crosby The Anti-Gondeee

by crosby on Apr 7, 2010 8:31 PM EDT reply actions  

time for what?

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Apr 7, 2010 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

cake?

This Heyward kid is different. -Duk, Big League Stew

by McCann and McWill on Apr 7, 2010 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

mmmm. cake!

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Apr 7, 2010 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

The cake is a lie.

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Apr 7, 2010 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm still alive.

This Heyward kid is different. -Duk, Big League Stew

by McCann and McWill on Apr 7, 2010 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Cake or Death?

"When all is said and done, more is said than done." - Lou Holtz

by NCChopper on Apr 7, 2010 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Beat you to it.

"Now, here's a fellow attempting to ride a bicycle. But he's having some trouble, isn't he? And do you know why? "
~sighs~ "Why?"
"Because he's a Scot!"

by !Vive la Francoeur! on Apr 7, 2010 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Perhaps, but I’m wearing eyeliner – are YOU?
;-)

"When all is said and done, more is said than done." - Lou Holtz

by NCChopper on Apr 7, 2010 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

No. But I am wearing Press-ons. are you?

"Now, here's a fellow attempting to ride a bicycle. But he's having some trouble, isn't he? And do you know why? "
~sighs~ "Why?"
"Because he's a Scot!"

by !Vive la Francoeur! on Apr 7, 2010 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hehe, nails all mine. New polish though, does that count?

"When all is said and done, more is said than done." - Lou Holtz

by NCChopper on Apr 7, 2010 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

or death?

"Now, here's a fellow attempting to ride a bicycle. But he's having some trouble, isn't he? And do you know why? "
~sighs~ "Why?"
"Because he's a Scot!"

by !Vive la Francoeur! on Apr 7, 2010 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Get over fastball

"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."

by bravos1984 on Apr 7, 2010 8:31 PM EDT reply actions  

I’m so glad he didn’t swing at THAT pitch.
Whew.

"When all is said and done, more is said than done." - Lou Holtz

by NCChopper on Apr 7, 2010 8:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Washingon has tied Philly 3-3

"This stadium is upside down!!!" -Jim Powell, 4/5/2010

by Cammando2317 on Apr 7, 2010 8:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Go Nats! :)

"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." ~George Carlin

by FineHamAbounds on Apr 7, 2010 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

wooooo go NATINALS!!

"(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 7, 2010 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Now THAT was a good off-speed pitch

"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."

by bravos1984 on Apr 7, 2010 8:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Come on...

"(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 7, 2010 8:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Little more giddy up on that one, 95 mph

by MatM on Apr 7, 2010 8:33 PM EDT reply actions  

If he walks him, McDowell’s on his way out.

"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." ~George Carlin

by FineHamAbounds on Apr 7, 2010 8:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Call to the 'pen anyway

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Apr 7, 2010 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh there he goes

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Apr 7, 2010 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Awwww man

Times like these, I wish we had Oakland’s foul territory

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Apr 7, 2010 8:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Do they call ground balls in Denver a mile high?

This Heyward kid is different. -Duk, Big League Stew

by McCann and McWill on Apr 7, 2010 8:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Yes, but flyballs are 2miles high.

"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." ~George Carlin

by FineHamAbounds on Apr 7, 2010 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

lol @ the ‘AH FUCK!’

by soup du jour on Apr 7, 2010 8:34 PM EDT reply actions  

GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH.

"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." ~George Carlin

by FineHamAbounds on Apr 7, 2010 8:34 PM EDT reply actions  

The ball is slipping out of his hand

by MatM on Apr 7, 2010 8:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Dempster next… so perhaps a DP is still possible.

"When all is said and done, more is said than done." - Lou Holtz

by NCChopper on Apr 7, 2010 8:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Dempster got a hit last time, remember

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Apr 7, 2010 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

I know, thinking he now owes us a DP.

"When all is said and done, more is said than done." - Lou Holtz

by NCChopper on Apr 7, 2010 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Overthrowing quite a bit

"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv

by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 7, 2010 8:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Medlen in the 'pen

Good choice.

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Apr 7, 2010 8:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Remember

Jurrjens only went 5.2IP in his first start last year

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Apr 7, 2010 8:36 PM EDT reply actions  

I’m surprised they’re gonna let Dempster even swing. He makes contact and it’s a DP waiting to happen.

"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." ~George Carlin

by FineHamAbounds on Apr 7, 2010 8:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Kill me. Please.

"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." ~George Carlin

by FineHamAbounds on Apr 7, 2010 8:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Well that.

Was a disaster.

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Apr 7, 2010 8:37 PM EDT reply actions  

OMG

Sheridan " Braves look dangerous this season", I agree.

by HEYJUDE on Apr 7, 2010 8:37 PM EDT reply actions  

God, I’d love to see JJ get out of this with the win intact.

by Wren_and_Stimpy on Apr 7, 2010 8:37 PM EDT reply actions  

GOD DAMN IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This Heyward kid is different. -Duk, Big League Stew

by McCann and McWill on Apr 7, 2010 8:37 PM EDT reply actions  

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Apr 7, 2010 8:37 PM EDT reply actions  

I was thinking the same thing.

This Heyward kid is different. -Duk, Big League Stew

by McCann and McWill on Apr 7, 2010 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not that long

I’m just that quick.

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Apr 7, 2010 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

How did you get a pic of my reaction so quickly?

"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." ~George Carlin

by FineHamAbounds on Apr 7, 2010 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

wtf was that?

"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."

by bravos1984 on Apr 7, 2010 8:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Glaus…really making it hard for me to pull for you right now.

"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv

by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 7, 2010 8:37 PM EDT reply actions  

My lord. damnit

"Batting second and playing shortstop-he's Cuban. Yeah, his name's Pablo...no, eh, Yunel Escobar, sorry"

by GoBravesNY on Apr 7, 2010 8:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Somebody's got to cover 1st there, right?

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Apr 7, 2010 8:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Saving a third world country.

This Heyward kid is different. -Duk, Big League Stew

by McCann and McWill on Apr 7, 2010 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yes, Prado I’m pretty sure.

"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv

by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 7, 2010 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

"When all is said and done, more is said than done." - Lou Holtz

by NCChopper on Apr 7, 2010 8:38 PM EDT reply actions  

I was hoping to see less of that this year

"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."

by bravos1984 on Apr 7, 2010 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

You and me both.

"When all is said and done, more is said than done." - Lou Holtz

by NCChopper on Apr 7, 2010 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

where was that second pitch?

by Wren_and_Stimpy on Apr 7, 2010 8:38 PM EDT reply actions  

I hope Medlen is ready

by MatM on Apr 7, 2010 8:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Well the good news

Is this has drawn a live lookin on MLBN

by fphjr01 on Apr 7, 2010 8:39 PM EDT reply actions  

no difference between the second and third pitches yet the third is called a stike.

should be 1-2.

by Wren_and_Stimpy on Apr 7, 2010 8:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Smoltz cursed him. He had two strikes and then Smoltzie started talking about confidence, blah blah blah.

This Heyward kid is different. -Duk, Big League Stew

by McCann and McWill on Apr 7, 2010 8:39 PM EDT reply actions  

A wise man once said

Fuck it, Maddux said when things get tough, throw slower, not harder.

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Apr 7, 2010 8:39 PM EDT reply actions  

A wise man indeed

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Apr 7, 2010 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Holy crap,

an out!

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Apr 7, 2010 8:40 PM EDT reply actions  

37 in this inning

"Batting second and playing shortstop-he's Cuban. Yeah, his name's Pablo...no, eh, Yunel Escobar, sorry"

by GoBravesNY on Apr 7, 2010 8:40 PM EDT reply actions  

whiskey time.

"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv

by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 7, 2010 8:40 PM EDT reply actions  

I got some Makers Mark. C’mon down here to Huntsville.

"Now, here's a fellow attempting to ride a bicycle. But he's having some trouble, isn't he? And do you know why? "
~sighs~ "Why?"
"Because he's a Scot!"

by !Vive la Francoeur! on Apr 7, 2010 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wait?

I didn’t realize it was everyday today.

This Heyward kid is different. -Duk, Big League Stew

by McCann and McWill on Apr 7, 2010 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Tequila and shot glass at the ready.

"When all is said and done, more is said than done." - Lou Holtz

by NCChopper on Apr 7, 2010 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm surprised Nate threw it.

Seemed like last year he never did that.

"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." ~George Carlin

by FineHamAbounds on Apr 7, 2010 8:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Not worried

Sets up more storybook nonsense for Heyward.

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Apr 7, 2010 8:41 PM EDT reply actions  

0-2

Now put him away for crying out loud.

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Apr 7, 2010 8:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Top of the order for us?

"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv

by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 7, 2010 8:41 PM EDT reply actions  

you are correct, sir

"Batting second and playing shortstop-he's Cuban. Yeah, his name's Pablo...no, eh, Yunel Escobar, sorry"

by GoBravesNY on Apr 7, 2010 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Chipper = prima ballerina

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Apr 7, 2010 8:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Like I said

No run support for JJ=Loss or ND!

by Jay212033 on Apr 7, 2010 8:42 PM EDT reply actions  

sigh OK, stopped the gusher.

"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." ~George Carlin

by FineHamAbounds on Apr 7, 2010 8:42 PM EDT reply actions  

Did your game switch to the Rockies’ game?

by MatM on Apr 7, 2010 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Mine too

"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."

by bravos1984 on Apr 7, 2010 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

eep. JJ was supposed to bail out my fantasy team

"Batting second and playing shortstop-he's Cuban. Yeah, his name's Pablo...no, eh, Yunel Escobar, sorry"

by GoBravesNY on Apr 7, 2010 8:42 PM EDT reply actions  

Just a temporary setback.

Now, our offense will wake UP and put this away.

"When all is said and done, more is said than done." - Lou Holtz

by NCChopper on Apr 7, 2010 8:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Every time I flip back to ESPN they are talking about Heyward. During a Red Sox/Yankees game. It’s weird.

"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv

by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 7, 2010 8:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Consider

JD Drew and Nick Swisher. RF Vacancies are an idea away.

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Apr 7, 2010 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Who was that talking bout Chipper and Heyward hugging?

"Now, here's a fellow attempting to ride a bicycle. But he's having some trouble, isn't he? And do you know why? "
~sighs~ "Why?"
"Because he's a Scot!"

by !Vive la Francoeur! on Apr 7, 2010 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nomar

"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv

by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 7, 2010 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Chipper running to 3rd...

The whole time I’m thinking… don’t pull your hammy… don’t pull your hammy.

Crosby The Anti-Gondeee

by crosby on Apr 7, 2010 8:43 PM EDT reply actions  

I was thinking

Do a peiroet. Do a peiroet

This Heyward kid is different. -Duk, Big League Stew

by McCann and McWill on Apr 7, 2010 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

let’s get some offense going…

by Wren_and_Stimpy on Apr 7, 2010 8:44 PM EDT reply actions  

So were either of those runs earned?

The error at first should have negated the first run, and the second scored after the second out was recorded, so it should be negated as an earned run too. Right?

by Bronn on Apr 7, 2010 8:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Concerns for your fantasy team?

"Now, here's a fellow attempting to ride a bicycle. But he's having some trouble, isn't he? And do you know why? "
~sighs~ "Why?"
"Because he's a Scot!"

by !Vive la Francoeur! on Apr 7, 2010 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

mine!

"Batting second and playing shortstop-he's Cuban. Yeah, his name's Pablo...no, eh, Yunel Escobar, sorry"

by GoBravesNY on Apr 7, 2010 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

Concerns

for treating JJ fairly. Not that the umps were much help.

by Bronn on Apr 7, 2010 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

1 was. 1.80 ERA

"Batting second and playing shortstop-he's Cuban. Yeah, his name's Pablo...no, eh, Yunel Escobar, sorry"

by GoBravesNY on Apr 7, 2010 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

The first run

would have scored regardless, you can’t count on a DP. The second wasn’t

Why would you want the TV and the stereo on at the same time?
'Cause I like to party.

by Zach Towery on Apr 7, 2010 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

But I can count

On an out, and the runner at home should have been dead to rights.

by Bronn on Apr 7, 2010 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Did they announce the attendance yet? Can someone post if they do?

"Batting second and playing shortstop-he's Cuban. Yeah, his name's Pablo...no, eh, Yunel Escobar, sorry"

by GoBravesNY on Apr 7, 2010 8:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Bright side

Dempster has been sitting for like an hour. Hopefully he’s cooled down some

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Apr 7, 2010 8:45 PM EDT reply actions  

nope

"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv

by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 7, 2010 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

I know it’s early, but I don’t like Cabrera’s approach at all

by MatM on Apr 7, 2010 8:45 PM EDT reply actions  

He was great yesterday

Not as good today, despite the hit

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Apr 7, 2010 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

He was 0-5 on Monday with a walk

by UltimaParadox on Apr 7, 2010 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Also saw more pitches than anyone on the team, I’m pretty sure

"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv

by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 7, 2010 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ryan Dempster. Greatest. Pitcher. EVER.

"Now, here's a fellow attempting to ride a bicycle. But he's having some trouble, isn't he? And do you know why? "
~sighs~ "Why?"
"Because he's a Scot!"

by !Vive la Francoeur! on Apr 7, 2010 8:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Stop swinging at fastballs at your eyes

"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."

by bravos1984 on Apr 7, 2010 8:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Why is everyone

trying to hit a HR longer than J-Hey’s? This is not working

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Apr 7, 2010 8:46 PM EDT reply actions  

This is pathetic

by MatM on Apr 7, 2010 8:46 PM EDT reply actions  

hahaha

5th winningest Canadian pitcher.

This Heyward kid is different. -Duk, Big League Stew

by McCann and McWill on Apr 7, 2010 8:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Enough of this. 6Ks of the last 7?

Straighten up boys!

"When all is said and done, more is said than done." - Lou Holtz

by NCChopper on Apr 7, 2010 8:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Good lord.

Dempster ate his Wheaties today.

"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." ~George Carlin

by FineHamAbounds on Apr 7, 2010 8:47 PM EDT reply actions  

This shit is absurd…

"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv

by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 7, 2010 8:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Prado swung at one over his head, geez.

Sheridan " Braves look dangerous this season", I agree.

by HEYJUDE on Apr 7, 2010 8:47 PM EDT reply actions  

bats are cold so far tonight...

Demster is forcing some bad swings.

by mdhenshaw on Apr 7, 2010 8:47 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

Forcing and just blindly swinging are two different things

by UltimaParadox on Apr 7, 2010 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

This looks like me playing a video game

Swinging at EVERYTHING

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Apr 7, 2010 8:47 PM EDT reply actions  

wow, really?

Chill out.

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Apr 7, 2010 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Its not like its been a couple of games, he had some struggles last year

by UltimaParadox on Apr 7, 2010 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Even in ST, I never saw him get into anything

where I was like “Whoa, that’s the Chipper I’m used to”

by kreese555 on Apr 7, 2010 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ha, you new here?

"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv

by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 7, 2010 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

lol

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Apr 7, 2010 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Take some pitches… damn it

by MatM on Apr 7, 2010 8:47 PM EDT reply actions  

damn damn damn damn damn

This Heyward kid is different. -Duk, Big League Stew

by McCann and McWill on Apr 7, 2010 8:48 PM EDT reply actions  

What was that? 9, 10 pitches?

"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."

by bravos1984 on Apr 7, 2010 8:48 PM EDT reply actions  

I think the strikeout by Glaus and Yunel

Just made this team feel like it was 2009 again

by UltimaParadox on Apr 7, 2010 8:48 PM EDT reply actions  

yup

"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv

by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 7, 2010 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don't get it.

Dempster isn’t throwing anything over the plate. Sit back and wait on him and stop Frenchying at crap a foot outside.

"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." ~George Carlin

by FineHamAbounds on Apr 7, 2010 8:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Axl Rose wants a little patience.

You mark that frame an 8, and you're entering a world of pain.

by vooodooo on Apr 7, 2010 8:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Help me understand … what is it about a pitch at your nose looks too good to resist swinging at?

I don’t get the swinging at pitches you couldn’t do anything with, even if you were to make contact.

"When all is said and done, more is said than done." - Lou Holtz

by NCChopper on Apr 7, 2010 8:49 PM EDT reply actions  

I know I’d swing….but then again I haven’t played baseball since I was 8 yrs old.

"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."

by bravos1984 on Apr 7, 2010 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

does someone have a radio stream they'd like to post?

i know im wayyyyyyyyyy late but we have so many comments it was hard to find one

by carolinabrave89 on Apr 7, 2010 8:50 PM EDT reply actions  

http://player.cumulusstreaming.com/SLPLayer.aspx?WUMP-AM

tis a tad slow though

"Batting second and playing shortstop-he's Cuban. Yeah, his name's Pablo...no, eh, Yunel Escobar, sorry"

by GoBravesNY on Apr 7, 2010 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

don’t mention it

"Batting second and playing shortstop-he's Cuban. Yeah, his name's Pablo...no, eh, Yunel Escobar, sorry"

by GoBravesNY on Apr 7, 2010 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

JJ night is over

So how many Moylan appearances this year

by UltimaParadox on Apr 7, 2010 8:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Medlen

To the rescue!

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Apr 7, 2010 8:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Snag a towel and

This Heyward kid is different. -Duk, Big League Stew

by McCann and McWill on Apr 7, 2010 8:50 PM EDT reply actions  

+1

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Apr 7, 2010 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

HEIGHT TAGS

Use them, please

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Apr 7, 2010 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

sorry about that, haven’t figured all that out yet.

This Heyward kid is different. -Duk, Big League Stew

by McCann and McWill on Apr 7, 2010 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

After you enter the IMAGE URL, and the code is generated, go in between the last " and the /> and enter the phrase:

height=“less than 200 preferrably”

and then post it.

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Apr 7, 2010 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Awesome, thank you.

This Heyward kid is different. -Duk, Big League Stew

by McCann and McWill on Apr 7, 2010 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’ll tell you what, if an occasion tonight warrants the redwood pic…I’m not using no fucking height tag

"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv

by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 7, 2010 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

lol, Fair enough

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Apr 7, 2010 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jesus, Med’s fastball has a shit-ton of late movement.

"Now, here's a fellow attempting to ride a bicycle. But he's having some trouble, isn't he? And do you know why? "
~sighs~ "Why?"
"Because he's a Scot!"

by !Vive la Francoeur! on Apr 7, 2010 8:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Very nice, Medlen!

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Apr 7, 2010 8:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice job, Meds

"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv

by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 7, 2010 8:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Good way to start out there, Meds.

"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." ~George Carlin

by FineHamAbounds on Apr 7, 2010 8:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Medlen

"When all is said and done, more is said than done." - Lou Holtz

by NCChopper on Apr 7, 2010 8:51 PM EDT reply actions  

That changeup was wicked.

"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." ~George Carlin

by FineHamAbounds on Apr 7, 2010 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Don't worry everyone

Matt Diaz is still on the bench.

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Apr 7, 2010 8:52 PM EDT reply actions  

He doesn't help much

unless a LHP comes on

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Apr 7, 2010 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Melky is not much better again RHP

by UltimaParadox on Apr 7, 2010 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

You and your numbers

Matt Diaz is a real baseball player!

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Apr 7, 2010 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

"Batting second and playing shortstop-he's Cuban. Yeah, his name's Pablo...no, eh, Yunel Escobar, sorry"

by GoBravesNY on Apr 7, 2010 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

WTF

Prado get in front of it

by UltimaParadox on Apr 7, 2010 8:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Booted another ball

by MatM on Apr 7, 2010 8:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Error is spelled P-R-A-D-O, apparently.

"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." ~George Carlin

by FineHamAbounds on Apr 7, 2010 8:53 PM EDT reply actions  

scored a 1B

for some reason

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Apr 7, 2010 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not sure why either. I mean, it was hit pretty damn hard, but he could have snagged it.

"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." ~George Carlin

by FineHamAbounds on Apr 7, 2010 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

All he had to do is get in front of the ball, instead he tries to back hand it. ugh

by UltimaParadox on Apr 7, 2010 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Come on, Dorn!!

"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."

by bravos1984 on Apr 7, 2010 8:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Get in front of the ball Dorn! lol

by MatM on Apr 7, 2010 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

LMAO..

[only built for cuban linx]

by Mighty Healthy on Apr 7, 2010 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Prado probably could've knocked that one down

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Apr 7, 2010 8:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow

scored a hit sorry Meds

by UltimaParadox on Apr 7, 2010 8:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Tough call

by mdhenshaw on Apr 7, 2010 8:54 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

They shouldn’t do wide shots with Meds on the mound. He looks like a child out there.

"Now, here's a fellow attempting to ride a bicycle. But he's having some trouble, isn't he? And do you know why? "
~sighs~ "Why?"
"Because he's a Scot!"

by !Vive la Francoeur! on Apr 7, 2010 8:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Glaus with a great unassisted

"When all is said and done, more is said than done." - Lou Holtz

by NCChopper on Apr 7, 2010 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Reply in wrong place…oops.
Still a great play!

"When all is said and done, more is said than done." - Lou Holtz

by NCChopper on Apr 7, 2010 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

My roommate just called him a miniature Joba

"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv

by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 7, 2010 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

radio only. scroll up

"Batting second and playing shortstop-he's Cuban. Yeah, his name's Pablo...no, eh, Yunel Escobar, sorry"

by GoBravesNY on Apr 7, 2010 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Alright, Glaus…that’s more like it.

"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv

by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 7, 2010 8:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Troy flashing some leather

Kinda making up for his error. Somewhat. Almost.

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Apr 7, 2010 8:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Seriously

If anyone is going to make a defensive play that takes runs off the board, it would be Heyward.

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Apr 7, 2010 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Is there an echo in here?

"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." ~George Carlin

by FineHamAbounds on Apr 7, 2010 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

haha

"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv

by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 7, 2010 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Glaus almost made up for that boot earlier.

"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." ~George Carlin

by FineHamAbounds on Apr 7, 2010 8:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice, but really wasn’t a terribly difficult play, definitely doesn’t make up for his earlier shenanigan.

by MatM on Apr 7, 2010 8:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Maybe Glaus just needs more difficult plays

The easiest one of the night is the one he booted

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Apr 7, 2010 8:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Glaus

unassisted DP? i’ll take it

by drumzalicious on Apr 7, 2010 8:56 PM EDT reply actions  

I told my dad Monday that I was afraid we had used up all of our runs for this series in the first game and that we would probably score 2 tonight. Looks like I overestimated it.

by BullManUGA on Apr 7, 2010 8:56 PM EDT reply actions  

I was just gonna say that.

"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." ~George Carlin

by FineHamAbounds on Apr 7, 2010 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Come on Mac

Show them out to be patient

by UltimaParadox on Apr 7, 2010 8:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Flash o the leather….not let’s see if he swings da lumber.

"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."

by bravos1984 on Apr 7, 2010 8:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Mac - 9 straight balls

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Apr 7, 2010 8:58 PM EDT reply actions  

10

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Apr 7, 2010 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wow getting ridiculous

by UltimaParadox on Apr 7, 2010 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

“Although, I’ll have to say, the best player in the game is Pujols.”

Way to go out on a limb there, Sutcliffe.

"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv

by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 7, 2010 8:58 PM EDT reply actions  

No love for Augie Ojeda.

"Now, here's a fellow attempting to ride a bicycle. But he's having some trouble, isn't he? And do you know why? "
~sighs~ "Why?"
"Because he's a Scot!"

by !Vive la Francoeur! on Apr 7, 2010 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

I can feel it

Heap’s going yard

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Apr 7, 2010 8:58 PM EDT reply actions  

If he gets a strike, that is

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Apr 7, 2010 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Swubg at ball 4

"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."

by bravos1984 on Apr 7, 2010 8:59 PM EDT reply actions  

2 strikes

gotta protect the plate

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Apr 7, 2010 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

It was 3-1 though

"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."

by bravos1984 on Apr 7, 2010 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

oh

Thought you meant the ball he hit in play

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Apr 7, 2010 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Chased there Heap

by MatM on Apr 7, 2010 8:59 PM EDT reply actions  

We need baserunner(s) to go ahead.

"When all is said and done, more is said than done." - Lou Holtz

by NCChopper on Apr 7, 2010 8:59 PM EDT reply actions  

DAMN YOU

[only built for cuban linx]

by Mighty Healthy on Apr 7, 2010 8:59 PM EDT reply actions  

blah

Good contact though by Heap

by UltimaParadox on Apr 7, 2010 8:59 PM EDT reply actions  

No, but that would be awesome.

"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." ~George Carlin

by FineHamAbounds on Apr 7, 2010 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

swing at ball 4 then make an out

by BRaves1 on Apr 7, 2010 9:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Glaus is going yard

I can feel it

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Apr 7, 2010 9:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Uhhh..

Nope.

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Apr 7, 2010 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

One of these days

I will be.

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Apr 7, 2010 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

a hr might fully make up for his earlier blunder

by ccarr25 on Apr 7, 2010 9:00 PM EDT reply actions  

No bat speed at all tonight

by MatM on Apr 7, 2010 9:01 PM EDT reply actions  

AAAAGH. I can’t put this into words.

"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." ~George Carlin

by FineHamAbounds on Apr 7, 2010 9:01 PM EDT reply actions  

See primate photo above.

"When all is said and done, more is said than done." - Lou Holtz

by NCChopper on Apr 7, 2010 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

wow. that is all. this is despicable

"Batting second and playing shortstop-he's Cuban. Yeah, his name's Pablo...no, eh, Yunel Escobar, sorry"

by GoBravesNY on Apr 7, 2010 9:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Ok, I hate the fact I hear the Cubs fans cheering more than ours.

"When all is said and done, more is said than done." - Lou Holtz

by NCChopper on Apr 7, 2010 9:02 PM EDT reply actions  

that's

until Heyward comes up to bat lol

by drumzalicious on Apr 7, 2010 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

WHY DID I START GLAUS AND LEAVE GARRET JONES ON THE BENCH

"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv

by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 7, 2010 9:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Mistook Garret Jones

for Garret Anderson?

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Apr 7, 2010 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Alcohol

is somehow the root cause.

by Bronn on Apr 7, 2010 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

The cause of, and solution to, all of life’s problems.

"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." ~George Carlin

by FineHamAbounds on Apr 7, 2010 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Because you enjoy inflicting pain on yourself

"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."

by bravos1984 on Apr 7, 2010 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

How Glaus was swinging in game 1, you must have been drunk

[only built for cuban linx]

by Mighty Healthy on Apr 7, 2010 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Looks a little above average lots of Cubs fans

by UltimaParadox on Apr 7, 2010 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

When I got there around 5, the following tickets were sold out: $1 skyline, outfield pavilion, upper deck, BOGO terrace. I had to go with a SRO ticket. Of course there were single tickets to be had for $30+, but that’s not in my budget. Keep in mind I was only looking for one ticket, not trying to get 2 or 5 people sitting together.

by Lizziebeth on Apr 8, 2010 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions  

At this point,

I’d be happy with a ball in play

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Apr 7, 2010 9:03 PM EDT reply actions  

be careful what i wish for

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Apr 7, 2010 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well, we got that…

"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." ~George Carlin

by FineHamAbounds on Apr 7, 2010 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Man, Troy Glaus looks like he doesn't even care out there.

Dum spiro spero - "While I breathe, I hope"
State motto of South Carolina

by The Feathered Warrior on Apr 7, 2010 9:04 PM EDT reply actions  

lol

Now you’re just looking for reasons to hate on a guy who’s slumping

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Apr 7, 2010 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

No, Garrett Anderson looked like that.

"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." ~George Carlin

by FineHamAbounds on Apr 7, 2010 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Marry me?

"When all is said and done, more is said than done." - Lou Holtz

by NCChopper on Apr 7, 2010 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sure

But you gotta move to Atlanta. :)

"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." ~George Carlin

by FineHamAbounds on Apr 7, 2010 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ah the spring.

Love is the air.

This Heyward kid is different. -Duk, Big League Stew

by McCann and McWill on Apr 7, 2010 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Will you throw in season tickets?

"When all is said and done, more is said than done." - Lou Holtz

by NCChopper on Apr 7, 2010 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

It could happen.

"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." ~George Carlin

by FineHamAbounds on Apr 7, 2010 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah I was just going to say.

You could that guy that the pine tar on his bat was actually liquefied baby and he’d still take the same approach at the plate.

Dum spiro spero - "While I breathe, I hope"
State motto of South Carolina

by The Feathered Warrior on Apr 7, 2010 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Glaus is a good guy

Just still working on his timing he basically did not play all of last year

by UltimaParadox on Apr 7, 2010 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Very Garret Anderson esque

by MatM on Apr 7, 2010 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

The .400 avg from ST wasn’t going to last

by bighop on Apr 7, 2010 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

The 2nd game of the season, and Glaus is already the new FUGA,

give him a break.

Sheridan " Braves look dangerous this season", I agree.

by HEYJUDE on Apr 7, 2010 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

94 pitches for Dempster…we just need to keep it close and crack that pen

"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv

by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 7, 2010 9:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Lets hope

If we get to Marmol, we get the one who cant even hit the backstop

by UltimaParadox on Apr 7, 2010 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dempster’s looked very good.

by soup du jour on Apr 7, 2010 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yes.

they’ve got a lot of holes out there

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Apr 7, 2010 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

This

Get into that soft underbelly, and we got this

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Apr 7, 2010 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ernie Johnson:
    1.2.3…AGAIN.

"When all is said and done, more is said than done." - Lou Holtz

by NCChopper on Apr 7, 2010 9:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Marmol will shut us down

I hope we see Jeff Sumardja

[only built for cuban linx]

by Mighty Healthy on Apr 7, 2010 9:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Marmol will either strike out the side, or walk in a run.

"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." ~George Carlin

by FineHamAbounds on Apr 7, 2010 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Haha,

exactly

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Apr 7, 2010 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

we're swinging at BS today though, so he'll K the side

Prado, Glaus, and Esco been swinging at everything.

[only built for cuban linx]

by Mighty Healthy on Apr 7, 2010 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sometimes

you just need to get past the SP and everything is OK

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Apr 7, 2010 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Marmol

will either walk the first 3 or strike out the side, no in between

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Apr 7, 2010 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

That’s a strike

by MatM on Apr 7, 2010 9:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Man, I remember Medlen’s first game…he was nervous as fuck. Good to see him throwing with confidence.

by soup du jour on Apr 7, 2010 9:06 PM EDT reply actions  

lol

Helton Grand Slam assist to Francoeur

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Apr 7, 2010 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

haha, forgot about that

"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv

by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 7, 2010 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

+1

"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv

by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 7, 2010 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wow Soriano

late on a high fastball at 90, slow bat?

by UltimaParadox on Apr 7, 2010 9:07 PM EDT reply actions  

FUCK…Marshall warming up

"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv

by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 7, 2010 9:07 PM EDT reply actions  

If there’s anyone who can dismantle him, it’s Heyward

"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv

by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 7, 2010 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nah

He tired. And we still have Matt Diaz.

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Apr 7, 2010 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

That means

Matt Diaz pinch-hitting for Medlen, I believe

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Apr 7, 2010 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

You mean his "dave"pitch?

by mdhenshaw on Apr 7, 2010 9:10 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

No, Meds calls his “steve.” They hang out on the weekends and watch Cricket.

"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." ~George Carlin

by FineHamAbounds on Apr 7, 2010 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

a little bit of both… Lots of swinging empty tonight

by UltimaParadox on Apr 7, 2010 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Both could stand to regress toward the mean a little.

"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." ~George Carlin

by FineHamAbounds on Apr 7, 2010 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think Dempster is dealing today…maybe not THIS good, but he’s definitely a solid #2.

by soup du jour on Apr 7, 2010 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think i read that he was 0-9 pitching at the Ted.

Sheridan " Braves look dangerous this season", I agree.

by HEYJUDE on Apr 7, 2010 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Anyone else remember

When Edgar Renteria punched Fontenot?

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Apr 7, 2010 9:09 PM EDT reply actions  

sounds amazing

"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv

by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 7, 2010 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

This Heyward kid is different. -Duk, Big League Stew

by McCann and McWill on Apr 7, 2010 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Internet strikes again.

This Heyward kid is different. -Duk, Big League Stew

by McCann and McWill on Apr 7, 2010 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

My bad

It was a clothesline . . . FROM HELL

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Apr 7, 2010 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Looks like Fontenot was trying to get a bit frisky and Renteria was having none of it.

by soup du jour on Apr 7, 2010 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Edgar was pissed

He almost fought Ted Lilly after being plunked but he got ejected, so Rents took it out on the rookie Fontenot on a steal.

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Apr 7, 2010 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

...

NOW I remember! He stole on the next pitch, if my memory serves me correctly…and yes, closeline from hell.

by soup du jour on Apr 7, 2010 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

haha

"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv

by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 7, 2010 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

It’ll never beat the Chan Ho Park jump-kick

"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."

by bravos1984 on Apr 7, 2010 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Now you’re just pandering to me

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Apr 7, 2010 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Park was good, but no one will ever top this...

"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." ~George Carlin

by FineHamAbounds on Apr 7, 2010 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

MLB’s first can of whoop-ass.

"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."

by bravos1984 on Apr 7, 2010 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Absolutely LOVE it.

"When all is said and done, more is said than done." - Lou Holtz

by NCChopper on Apr 7, 2010 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

You just don’t fuck with a 46 yr old who can throw 100 mph. I mean, what did he think would happen?

"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." ~George Carlin

by FineHamAbounds on Apr 7, 2010 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Holy crap! This is a Judo throw I teach my students!

"Now, here's a fellow attempting to ride a bicycle. But he's having some trouble, isn't he? And do you know why? "
~sighs~ "Why?"
"Because he's a Scot!"

by !Vive la Francoeur! on Apr 7, 2010 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nasty pitch!

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Apr 7, 2010 9:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Man

Meds is just straight filthy with that changeup

by UltimaParadox on Apr 7, 2010 9:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Let's get Meds

A Villarreal!

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Apr 7, 2010 9:10 PM EDT reply actions  

The Vulture strikes again!?

by UltimaParadox on Apr 7, 2010 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well, Meds does also wear 54

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Apr 7, 2010 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wow thats something I dont remember

by UltimaParadox on Apr 7, 2010 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

"When all is said and done, more is said than done." - Lou Holtz

by NCChopper on Apr 7, 2010 9:10 PM EDT reply actions  

You can tell Smoltz really wants to pitch again.

by soup du jour on Apr 7, 2010 9:10 PM EDT reply actions  

this

"Batting second and playing shortstop-he's Cuban. Yeah, his name's Pablo...no, eh, Yunel Escobar, sorry"

by GoBravesNY on Apr 7, 2010 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Awesome

Now we get to hit off the ’pen.

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Apr 7, 2010 9:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Good inning there by Meds.

"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." ~George Carlin

by FineHamAbounds on Apr 7, 2010 9:12 PM EDT reply actions  

yessssssssssss!!!!!

by BRaves1 on Apr 7, 2010 9:12 PM EDT reply actions  

PTC has gotta be Meds

"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv

by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 7, 2010 9:12 PM EDT reply actions  

its looking like only Meds right now, although Heyward still has a shot, as does someone off the bench

"Batting second and playing shortstop-he's Cuban. Yeah, his name's Pablo...no, eh, Yunel Escobar, sorry"

by GoBravesNY on Apr 7, 2010 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Whoever

gets the GW hit

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Apr 7, 2010 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

and now its not Heyward. Its gonna be Meds and whoever gets the GW hit

"Batting second and playing shortstop-he's Cuban. Yeah, his name's Pablo...no, eh, Yunel Escobar, sorry"

by GoBravesNY on Apr 7, 2010 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

actually maybe Heap. We’ll see

"Batting second and playing shortstop-he's Cuban. Yeah, his name's Pablo...no, eh, Yunel Escobar, sorry"

by GoBravesNY on Apr 7, 2010 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Marshall in it looks like

Damn, hopefully we learned something from Monday

by UltimaParadox on Apr 7, 2010 9:12 PM EDT reply actions  

yep

And we get to see how Heyward adjusts to the lefty.

by kreese555 on Apr 7, 2010 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Scares me a bit

Just dont see that many good lefties in the minor leagues. Granted Marshall is not a “great” lefty

by UltimaParadox on Apr 7, 2010 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Gameday window lagging – PBP (especially for J-Hey) would be appreciated.

by Wren_and_Stimpy on Apr 7, 2010 9:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Nolasco’s got a good line so far

"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv

by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 7, 2010 9:14 PM EDT reply actions  

fuck. I was gonna pick him up. Then I didn’t

"Batting second and playing shortstop-he's Cuban. Yeah, his name's Pablo...no, eh, Yunel Escobar, sorry"

by GoBravesNY on Apr 7, 2010 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

If he’s still available you gotta snag him…great year last year other than ERA

"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv

by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 7, 2010 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Come on Jay Hey

by MatM on Apr 7, 2010 9:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Ah wtf.

Kawakami - 1, Halladay - 0

by BigG1392 on Apr 7, 2010 9:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Another HIGH swinging strikeout.
WTF?

"When all is said and done, more is said than done." - Lou Holtz

by NCChopper on Apr 7, 2010 9:15 PM EDT reply actions  

They’re being more aggressive.

by soup du jour on Apr 7, 2010 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

High fastballs…..

"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."

by bravos1984 on Apr 7, 2010 9:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Man

I thought we got rid of all the guys who fell for the high fastball

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Apr 7, 2010 9:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Who’s their closer? Marmol, Howry, somebody else?

by MatM on Apr 7, 2010 9:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Marmol, I believe. He’s erratic, so who knows what you’ll get.

by soup du jour on Apr 7, 2010 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

This is so frustrating, we should be leading..

Kawakami - 1, Halladay - 0

by BigG1392 on Apr 7, 2010 9:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Heyward vs. Marshall

1. Inside FB for strike
2. Swing and miss at a outside curve.
3. Check swing strikeout on a high inside FB

[only built for cuban linx]

by Mighty Healthy on Apr 7, 2010 9:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Who's on deck?

"This stadium is upside down!!!" -Jim Powell, 4/5/2010

by Cammando2317 on Apr 7, 2010 9:16 PM EDT reply actions  

It's okay

Matt Diaz is on deck

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Apr 7, 2010 9:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Matty D on deck

as predicted. Our hero!

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Apr 7, 2010 9:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Another K

for Nate..

Lefties hate us

by UltimaParadox on Apr 7, 2010 9:17 PM EDT reply actions  

What’s that 11 K’s?

"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."

by bravos1984 on Apr 7, 2010 9:17 PM EDT reply actions  

McLouth Ks. At least it wasnt a high fastball.

"Now, here's a fellow attempting to ride a bicycle. But he's having some trouble, isn't he? And do you know why? "
~sighs~ "Why?"
"Because he's a Scot!"

by !Vive la Francoeur! on Apr 7, 2010 9:17 PM EDT reply actions  

It’s like a completely different team out there today

"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv

by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 7, 2010 9:17 PM EDT reply actions  

It would rule if Matt Diaz got a bigger ovation than Heyward.

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Apr 7, 2010 9:18 PM EDT reply actions  

pretty damn close IMO

by UltimaParadox on Apr 7, 2010 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Diaz needs to be starting over Melky

Kawakami - 1, Halladay - 0

by BigG1392 on Apr 7, 2010 9:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Are people chanting lets go Matt?

This Heyward kid is different. -Duk, Big League Stew

by McCann and McWill on Apr 7, 2010 9:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh, well

[only built for cuban linx]

by Mighty Healthy on Apr 7, 2010 9:19 PM EDT reply actions  

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK

"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv

by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 7, 2010 9:19 PM EDT reply actions  

More futile

Well this is officially ugly

by UltimaParadox on Apr 7, 2010 9:19 PM EDT reply actions  

At least Matty got wood on it.

"When all is said and done, more is said than done." - Lou Holtz

by NCChopper on Apr 7, 2010 9:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Damn

Just how many Zaxby commercials have Jaime Pressly in them? Not that I’m complaining.

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Apr 7, 2010 9:19 PM EDT reply actions  

MLB.tv

commercial break in progress!!

…they should just show still frames of Jaime Pressly instead.

by soup du jour on Apr 7, 2010 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Cowboys don’t eat salad.

"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." ~George Carlin

by FineHamAbounds on Apr 7, 2010 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Anyone ever been to Chicago?

The city is amazing. Young, vibrant, clean. Tons of history. I completely underestimated that town…

"This stadium is upside down!!!" -Jim Powell, 4/5/2010

by Cammando2317 on Apr 7, 2010 9:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Would be a great city for an away game trip.

"This stadium is upside down!!!" -Jim Powell, 4/5/2010

by Cammando2317 on Apr 7, 2010 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yes, several times

love that they have bike paths all over. It’s a fun place to ride.

Sheridan " Braves look dangerous this season", I agree.

by HEYJUDE on Apr 7, 2010 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Still 2 innings left, and only 1 run down.

by soup du jour on Apr 7, 2010 9:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Even with the result,

you gotta love Matty’s approach against lefties

by kreese555 on Apr 7, 2010 9:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Another Moylan Game

Over/Under on games for Moylan this year

by UltimaParadox on Apr 7, 2010 9:20 PM EDT reply actions  

490.5

The Jordan Schafer Fan Club.

by acie4mvp on Apr 7, 2010 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

162… Bobby will make that possible

"Batting second and playing shortstop-he's Cuban. Yeah, his name's Pablo...no, eh, Yunel Escobar, sorry"

by GoBravesNY on Apr 7, 2010 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Happy thoughts

Anyone else remember Amazin’ Avenue flipping out when Jerry Manuel made the choice to leave Pedro Feliciano in against Matt Diaz with the bases loaded?

Man, those were great times

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Apr 7, 2010 9:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Those comments were classic

"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv

by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 7, 2010 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Speaking of the Mets

has our good buddy Manny “I’ll Cost Ya” made it into a game yet

by UltimaParadox on Apr 7, 2010 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

That was a no-win situation

Leave him in and its Feliciano vs Diaz, take him out and Bobby PH’s with Chipper.

by fphjr01 on Apr 7, 2010 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

At least it’s just 1 run down… we don’t need to start 2010 with a 1 run loss this early.
I think the next 2 at bats will be different.

"When all is said and done, more is said than done." - Lou Holtz

by NCChopper on Apr 7, 2010 9:21 PM EDT reply actions  

lol Moylan

#2

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Apr 7, 2010 9:21 PM EDT reply actions  

No anti-Glaus posts yet…kind of disappointed.

"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv

by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 7, 2010 9:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Patience, grasshopper

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Apr 7, 2010 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Although I’ve seen him twitching. Know what’s up with that?

by soup du jour on Apr 7, 2010 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

It’s withdrawal from the lack of home runs.

"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." ~George Carlin

by FineHamAbounds on Apr 7, 2010 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

+100

Well played, sir.

"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv

by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 7, 2010 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

lol

You new here, cowboy? You know the drill. 9:20 am.

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Apr 7, 2010 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wasn’t there a game last year where by the time the game was over there was like 4 anti- fanposts already?

"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv

by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 7, 2010 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

True

Can’t remember who, I think it was GA

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Apr 7, 2010 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

So far,

the bullpen has been awesome in both games

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Apr 7, 2010 9:23 PM EDT reply actions  

+1

"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv

by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 7, 2010 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Good scoop by Glaus.

"When all is said and done, more is said than done." - Lou Holtz

by NCChopper on Apr 7, 2010 9:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice pick by Glaus

"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv

by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 7, 2010 9:24 PM EDT reply actions  

That had bad news written on it, but he snagged it, phew.

by MatM on Apr 7, 2010 9:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Glaus looks to be settling in at 1B. Good scoop and a couple of good plays.

"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." ~George Carlin

by FineHamAbounds on Apr 7, 2010 9:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Minus the bases loaded error

by UltimaParadox on Apr 7, 2010 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Potentially game costing… nonetheless.

"This stadium is upside down!!!" -Jim Powell, 4/5/2010

by Cammando2317 on Apr 7, 2010 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well, a few good plays to one bad one. I can see him getting a little better as the season goes on.

"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." ~George Carlin

by FineHamAbounds on Apr 7, 2010 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Here’s to the optimism!

"This stadium is upside down!!!" -Jim Powell, 4/5/2010

by Cammando2317 on Apr 7, 2010 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Awwww, no love on that scoop?

by soup du jour on Apr 7, 2010 9:26 PM EDT reply actions  

hahaha… that was alllllmost another one like last night.

"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." ~George Carlin

by FineHamAbounds on Apr 7, 2010 9:26 PM EDT reply actions  

I love when my fucking power shuts off in the middle of a Braves game.

"(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 7, 2010 9:27 PM EDT reply actions  

haha. I was wondering where you went

"Batting second and playing shortstop-he's Cuban. Yeah, his name's Pablo...no, eh, Yunel Escobar, sorry"

by GoBravesNY on Apr 7, 2010 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

supposedly

some dumbass worker was “doing normal checks” on the powerbox and “cut the wrong cord.” How the hell do you cut the wrong cord? You should probably know what cord to cut if you’re an electrician. You might, you know, hurt yourself if you don’t.

"(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 7, 2010 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Cut the red wire

THERE ALL RED!!!!!

This Heyward kid is different. -Duk, Big League Stew

by McCann and McWill on Apr 7, 2010 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

dagger

"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv

by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 7, 2010 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

OMG HOW ARE YOU POSTING????

"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." ~George Carlin

by FineHamAbounds on Apr 7, 2010 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

laptop, I presume

"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv

by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 7, 2010 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thats funny. Cause the Braves’ power has been missing this game too.

"Now, here's a fellow attempting to ride a bicycle. But he's having some trouble, isn't he? And do you know why? "
~sighs~ "Why?"
"Because he's a Scot!"

by !Vive la Francoeur! on Apr 7, 2010 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

haha

"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv

by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 7, 2010 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Zing!

http://www.instantrimshot.com/

"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." ~George Carlin

by FineHamAbounds on Apr 7, 2010 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Smoltz has said a lot of interesting stuff. I need more Maddux stories though.

This Heyward kid is different. -Duk, Big League Stew

by McCann and McWill on Apr 7, 2010 9:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah, he wasn’t bad last night during the Yanks/Sox game

"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv

by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 7, 2010 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Great minds think alike McCann

by LAKERJK on Apr 7, 2010 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

haha. correct

This Heyward kid is different. -Duk, Big League Stew

by McCann and McWill on Apr 7, 2010 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

I am really enjoying listening to Smoltzie tonight on my MLB.tv!

by LAKERJK on Apr 7, 2010 9:27 PM EDT reply actions  

lift those arms, fatty

60% of the time, it works every time

by ATLandUNC on Apr 7, 2010 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Classy….

"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."

by bravos1984 on Apr 7, 2010 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah,

because there are zero overweight dudes at Wrigley doing embarrassing crap

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Apr 7, 2010 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

If the Braves come back from this game

I’ll order one of those awful Heyward car windshield shirts.

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Apr 7, 2010 9:28 PM EDT reply actions  

woah...

"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv

by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 7, 2010 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sometimes

Sacrifices have to be made.

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Apr 7, 2010 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bah, gotta hang on to that one Nitram.

by soup du jour on Apr 7, 2010 9:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Why wasn’t that a strike, wtf

by MatM on Apr 7, 2010 9:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Prado really botched that one

"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv

by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 7, 2010 9:29 PM EDT reply actions  

He's been kind of

“¡Ole!” today

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Apr 7, 2010 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

VIdro imminent

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Apr 7, 2010 9:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Viiiidro Viiiidro Viiiidro!

"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." ~George Carlin

by FineHamAbounds on Apr 7, 2010 9:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Uhhh ohhh

Hope the Aussie and Dave can work out of the inning… The way were swingin tonight Im not too confident in getting more than 2 runs in

by murph35 on Apr 7, 2010 9:30 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

YES!

Now get on base melky!

by murph35 on Apr 7, 2010 9:33 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

wtf happened to this ump’s zone

"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv

by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 7, 2010 9:31 PM EDT reply actions  

He lost his voice

"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."

by bravos1984 on Apr 7, 2010 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

ha, nice

"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv

by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 7, 2010 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Come on PeMo...

"(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 7, 2010 9:31 PM EDT reply actions  

DP!

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Apr 7, 2010 9:32 PM EDT reply actions  

CALLED IT

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Apr 7, 2010 9:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Finally got one right!

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Apr 7, 2010 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah

Much like Glaus’ DP, it doesn’t subtract opposing runs, though.

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Apr 7, 2010 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

…and here comes the cubbies chants

"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."

by bravos1984 on Apr 7, 2010 9:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Moylan is my hero.

"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." ~George Carlin

by FineHamAbounds on Apr 7, 2010 9:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Not at all.

This Heyward kid is different. -Duk, Big League Stew

by McCann and McWill on Apr 7, 2010 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Remember

Related to Manny

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Apr 7, 2010 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

What a jerk

Practically the whole Cubs team is a jerk

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Apr 7, 2010 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sorry if its been brought up...

but that umps strike calling is fucking obnoxious.

by soup du jour on Apr 7, 2010 9:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Nah, I like it. No doubt about the call.

"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." ~George Carlin

by FineHamAbounds on Apr 7, 2010 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Escobar almost blew that one with a bobble

But recovered in time, thank god

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Apr 7, 2010 9:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Pitcher's Best Friend!

"When all is said and done, more is said than done." - Lou Holtz

by NCChopper on Apr 7, 2010 9:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Do you have any good luck graphics for some instant offense? I’d take one right 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 7, 2010 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

How about..

"When all is said and done, more is said than done." - Lou Holtz

by NCChopper on Apr 7, 2010 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

thata girl!

"(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 7, 2010 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Prado lobbed that one to 1st.. luckily sluggers don’t hustle

[only built for cuban linx]

by Mighty Healthy on Apr 7, 2010 9:32 PM EDT reply actions  

vidroooo

NOW LETS FUCKING SCORE! Im tired of this 1 run BS.

"(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 7, 2010 9:32 PM EDT reply actions  

+100000

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Apr 7, 2010 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wow, we needed that in the worst way

by LAKERJK on Apr 7, 2010 9:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Cubs bastards and their left-handed relievers…

"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." ~George Carlin

by FineHamAbounds on Apr 7, 2010 9:34 PM EDT reply actions  

OT…how is 4th of July at The Ted? Thinking of driving down for that weekend series this year.

"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv

by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 7, 2010 9:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Who they playing?

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Apr 7, 2010 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

fish

"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv

by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 7, 2010 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Probably easy to do

One year it was the Cards, and it was balls packed

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Apr 7, 2010 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

nice, yeah I was thinking the crowd shouldn’t be too crazy

"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv

by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 7, 2010 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

At least no

Opposing fans

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Apr 7, 2010 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

WTF

where did that wind come from

by UltimaParadox on Apr 7, 2010 9:34 PM EDT reply actions  

damn, that was close.

by ccarr25 on Apr 7, 2010 9:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow, nice try Melky

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Apr 7, 2010 9:34 PM EDT reply actions  

One of those nights.

I think I have a man crush on the 4H club. Heyward, Heap, Hanson, and Hudson. What a Brave New World.

by romone_braves91 on Apr 7, 2010 9:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow, I thought he had that one

by MatM on Apr 7, 2010 9:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Ah, that was so damn close

"(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 7, 2010 9:35 PM EDT reply actions  

We need to have the grounds crew add a little grade to that line…

"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." ~George Carlin

by FineHamAbounds on Apr 7, 2010 9:35 PM EDT reply actions  

...

another quality AB for Melky

by UltimaParadox on Apr 7, 2010 9:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Dude

Stop hating already. He very nearly had a great bunt. Give him credit

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Apr 7, 2010 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

And an easy 6-3

of course

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Apr 7, 2010 9:36 PM EDT reply actions  

What I want to know is why Cabrera is still hitting against a lefty in the 8th inning with the Braves down 2-1? Where the hell is Matty?

tUMD Hockey: In search of a title! But probably not this year.

by UMDBHIK on Apr 7, 2010 9:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Already PH

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Apr 7, 2010 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sorry…..have the game on in the background while doing homework.

tUMD Hockey: In search of a title! But probably not this year.

by UMDBHIK on Apr 7, 2010 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

already used last inning

by UltimaParadox on Apr 7, 2010 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Prado

that was the one to swing at

by UltimaParadox on Apr 7, 2010 9:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Just wanted to say, i’d like to be participating in this thread, but my computer is acting like a ri-tard. Maybe we’ll pull out a win. Seacrest out.

"Matt Diaz is a baseball player."-Joe Simpson

by 10-4 on Apr 7, 2010 9:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Come on Marteeen

"(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 7, 2010 9:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Ernie just said only 2 outfield putouts this game in our at bats.

"When all is said and done, more is said than done." - Lou Holtz

by NCChopper on Apr 7, 2010 9:36 PM EDT reply actions  

gamecast is so slow

by BRaves1 on Apr 7, 2010 9:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Jesus, it isn’t like that broke out of the zone, it was never there Martin

by MatM on Apr 7, 2010 9:37 PM EDT reply actions  

PRADO!!!!!

"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv

by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 7, 2010 9:37 PM EDT reply actions  

So close! But I’ll take it.

"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." ~George Carlin

by FineHamAbounds on Apr 7, 2010 9:37 PM EDT reply actions  

WHOOO!

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Apr 7, 2010 9:37 PM EDT reply actions  

NIIIIICE

Ok, lets get this shit in!

by soup du jour on Apr 7, 2010 9:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Hey now, I’ll take that

by MatM on Apr 7, 2010 9:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Marteeeeen

"(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 7, 2010 9:37 PM EDT reply actions  

It’s about time we got a damn hit

by CaptainRockSxD on Apr 7, 2010 9:37 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

Damn this hitters park. but good double.

This Heyward kid is different. -Duk, Big League Stew

by McCann and McWill on Apr 7, 2010 9:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Floodgates:

Open

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Apr 7, 2010 9:38 PM EDT reply actions  

THIS

"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv

by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 7, 2010 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Come on Chip!

"(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 7, 2010 9:38 PM EDT reply actions  

WOOOO!

Come on Chip! Bring’em in!

by murph35 on Apr 7, 2010 9:38 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

If it weren’t so high, he would have hit it out.

"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." ~George Carlin

by FineHamAbounds on Apr 7, 2010 9:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Grabow

squeezing the ball a little tight now

by UltimaParadox on Apr 7, 2010 9:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Park one and let’s get Wagner out there for the 9th, Chipper.

tUMD Hockey: In search of a title! But probably not this year.

by UMDBHIK on Apr 7, 2010 9:38 PM EDT reply actions  

I like where your head is at.

"Now, here's a fellow attempting to ride a bicycle. But he's having some trouble, isn't he? And do you know why? "
~sighs~ "Why?"
"Because he's a Scot!"

by !Vive la Francoeur! on Apr 7, 2010 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

+alot

"Now, here's a fellow attempting to ride a bicycle. But he's having some trouble, isn't he? And do you know why? "
~sighs~ "Why?"
"Because he's a Scot!"

by !Vive la Francoeur! on Apr 7, 2010 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

You are truly a gentleman and a scholar.

tUMD Hockey: In search of a title! But probably not this year.

by UMDBHIK on Apr 7, 2010 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

They're gonna walk Chip

BMac is on deck

"(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 7, 2010 9:38 PM EDT reply actions  

and Heyward WILL bat again unless someone does something dumb

by 15ks on Apr 7, 2010 9:38 PM EDT reply actions  

I want a base hit in the worst way right now

by LAKERJK on Apr 7, 2010 9:39 PM EDT reply actions  

C'mon Son!

[only built for cuban linx]

by Mighty Healthy on Apr 7, 2010 9:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Dang

How was that not a strike?

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Apr 7, 2010 9:39 PM EDT reply actions  

No shit

"This stadium is upside down!!!" -Jim Powell, 4/5/2010

by Cammando2317 on Apr 7, 2010 9:39 PM EDT reply actions  

Chipper is my HERO!!!

"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." ~George Carlin

by FineHamAbounds on Apr 7, 2010 9:39 PM EDT reply actions  

YEAH!!!

"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."

by bravos1984 on Apr 7, 2010 9:39 PM EDT reply actions  

WHOOOOOO!!!!!!!

This Heyward kid is different. -Duk, Big League Stew

by McCann and McWill on Apr 7, 2010 9:39 PM EDT reply actions  

CHIPPER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kawakami - 1, Halladay - 0

by BigG1392 on Apr 7, 2010 9:39 PM EDT reply actions  

GOD DAMN IT

I don’t really want one of those fucking shirts.

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Apr 7, 2010 9:39 PM EDT reply actions  

hahaha

This Heyward kid is different. -Duk, Big League Stew

by McCann and McWill on Apr 7, 2010 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

LOL

"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv

by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 7, 2010 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

I second my comments = FAIL

by UltimaParadox on Apr 7, 2010 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

FUCK YES!!!

You da man Chip!

"(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 7, 2010 9:39 PM EDT reply actions  

CHIPPPPER!

IS BACK!

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Apr 7, 2010 9:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Welcome back Chipper!!

"These days, anytime one of my pitchers keeps Murphy in the ball park, I pat 'em on the fanny" - Pete Rose

by BravesCPO on Apr 7, 2010 9:45 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

Suck it Cubbies!

by MatM on Apr 7, 2010 9:40 PM EDT reply actions  

YEAH BABY YEAH!!!

by CaptainRockSxD on Apr 7, 2010 9:40 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv

by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 7, 2010 9:40 PM EDT reply actions  

HAHA

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Apr 7, 2010 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Excellent work, sir.

"Now, here's a fellow attempting to ride a bicycle. But he's having some trouble, isn't he? And do you know why? "
~sighs~ "Why?"
"Because he's a Scot!"

by !Vive la Francoeur! on Apr 7, 2010 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’ve seen these in person – they’re awesome.

"When all is said and done, more is said than done." - Lou Holtz

by NCChopper on Apr 7, 2010 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

haha

"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv

by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 7, 2010 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

And how

Look fellas, she really did say that

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Apr 7, 2010 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Somehow I get the sneaky feeling you all aren’t talking trees.

"When all is said and done, more is said than done." - Lou Holtz

by NCChopper on Apr 7, 2010 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Let's just say

The old guard really, really likes winning baseball.

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Apr 7, 2010 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jump on it! Jump on it! Jump on it!

This Heyward kid is different. -Duk, Big League Stew

by McCann and McWill on Apr 7, 2010 9:40 PM EDT reply actions  

For the LEAD! Chipper with a

"When all is said and done, more is said than done." - Lou Holtz

by NCChopper on Apr 7, 2010 9:40 PM EDT reply actions  

I do believe you and I started this rally. ;)

"(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 7, 2010 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Woohoo the Rally Cap worked!

"When all is said and done, more is said than done." - Lou Holtz

by NCChopper on Apr 7, 2010 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Who was it who was worried about Chipper earlier?

You can officially stop worrying.

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Apr 7, 2010 9:40 PM EDT reply actions  

it was me

I already posted up there a little bit “My comments earlier = FAIL!” No one’s happier than me. Atta boy Chip!

by kreese555 on Apr 7, 2010 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

More runs...

not time to relax 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 7, 2010 9:40 PM EDT reply actions  

OOOOOOOOOOHHHHH Crazy train has done it again!

I think I have a man crush on the 4H club. Heyward, Heap, Hanson, and Hudson. What a Brave New World.

by romone_braves91 on Apr 7, 2010 9:40 PM EDT reply actions  

GET WAGNER UP NOW

Kawakami - 1, Halladay - 0

by BigG1392 on Apr 7, 2010 9:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Come on Glaus

I can see a double right here

by UltimaParadox on Apr 7, 2010 9:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Glaus going for the golden sombrero!

by JadedMayberry on Apr 7, 2010 9:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Really Heap? Really?

by MatM on Apr 7, 2010 9:41 PM EDT reply actions  

What an awesome homer.

I jumped out of my seat. Turned from the Hawks just in time!

by Duff_Man on Apr 7, 2010 9:41 PM EDT reply actions  

nice timing!

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Apr 7, 2010 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

BOTH HANDS ON THE BAT

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Apr 7, 2010 9:41 PM EDT reply actions  

This is still Chipper's team

Heyward will have his turn, but Chipper is reminding us all of the pecking order.

60% of the time, it works every time

by ATLandUNC on Apr 7, 2010 9:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Leave Grabow. I love him.

This Heyward kid is different. -Duk, Big League Stew

by McCann and McWill on Apr 7, 2010 9:41 PM EDT reply actions  

I'll take it

Sure beats a JVL

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Apr 7, 2010 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh Oscar, he did have like 10 wins one season, crazy.

by MatM on Apr 7, 2010 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

lol.. yup

[only built for cuban linx]

by Mighty Healthy on Apr 7, 2010 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Zambrano. :D

tUMD Hockey: In search of a title! But probably not this year.

by UMDBHIK on Apr 7, 2010 9:42 PM EDT reply actions  

Finally got back from teaching. Can I get a quick recap?

STILL stopping every few minutes to realize "Whoa. The Saints won the Super Bowl."

by AllSaintsDay on Apr 7, 2010 9:42 PM EDT reply actions  

Heyward RBI double in 2nd...

Braves immediately stopped hitting until just now, when Prado doubled, Chipper homered

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Apr 7, 2010 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

JJ was great through 4

then struggled mightily in the 5th, gave up 2 runs

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Apr 7, 2010 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Heyward RBI double

Cubs get 2 unearned runs off JJ due to shitty defense.

Chipper does what Chipper does. 2 run homer.

60% of the time, it works every time

by ATLandUNC on Apr 7, 2010 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

jurrjens pitched good not great
bad hitting
chip just hit a 2 rum homer to put us in the lead

by BRaves1 on Apr 7, 2010 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Heyward RBI in 2nd
Braves suck until 8th after losing lead
Prado 2B, Chipper Homer

Wood

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Apr 7, 2010 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

So that’s at least one NAHWAL point for me.

Also, BEST. ICON. EVER.

STILL stopping every few minutes to realize "Whoa. The Saints won the Super Bowl."

by AllSaintsDay on Apr 7, 2010 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

My Pick2Click too!

"When all is said and done, more is said than done." - Lou Holtz

by NCChopper on Apr 7, 2010 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Chipper!

P2C

"Batting second and playing shortstop-he's Cuban. Yeah, his name's Pablo...no, eh, Yunel Escobar, sorry"

by GoBravesNY on Apr 7, 2010 9:42 PM EDT reply actions  

J-Hey drove in the first run. Then it was boring. Chipper just hit a 2 run bomb to retake the lead. You’re up to speed.

tUMD Hockey: In search of a title! But probably not this year.

by UMDBHIK on Apr 7, 2010 9:43 PM EDT reply actions  

haha this

Kawakami - 1, Halladay - 0

by BigG1392 on Apr 7, 2010 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

New thread! Go!

http://www.talkingchop.com/2010/4/7/1410428/open-thread-4-7-cubs-at-braves-3

"(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 7, 2010 9:43 PM EDT reply actions  

its getting really laggy in here.

"(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 7, 2010 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think this Peachtree guy might be the most annoying person on the planet.

by MatM on Apr 7, 2010 9:43 PM EDT reply actions  

this

"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson

by Jacob Peterson on Apr 7, 2010 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Once again, there's a new thread:

http://www.talkingchop.com/2010/4/7/1410428/open-thread-4-7-cubs-at-braves-3

"(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 7, 2010 9:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Glaus looks horrid

"SIGN PUJOLS OR FIRE WREN" ~ Swo12bv

by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 7, 2010 9:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow Glaus……he looks like crap

by JadedMayberry on Apr 7, 2010 9:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Glaus just wants this game to be over.

Kawakami - 1, Halladay - 0

by BigG1392 on Apr 7, 2010 9:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Striking out four times my GOD!!

by LAKERJK on Apr 7, 2010 9:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Glaus really looks terrible so far. Slow, slow, slow bat

by JadedMayberry on Apr 7, 2010 9:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Wags this is why you we got you here.

I think I have a man crush on the 4H club. Heyward, Heap, Hanson, and Hudson. What a Brave New World.

by romone_braves91 on Apr 7, 2010 9:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Ugh. This is why you are here. Failure on my part.

I think I have a man crush on the 4H club. Heyward, Heap, Hanson, and Hudson. What a Brave New World.

by romone_braves91 on Apr 7, 2010 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

He’s throwing Gas.

I think I have a man crush on the 4H club. Heyward, Heap, Hanson, and Hudson. What a Brave New World.

by romone_braves91 on Apr 7, 2010 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

We win!

Sheridan " Braves look dangerous this season", I agree.

by HEYJUDE on Apr 7, 2010 9:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Great win.

Wags is filthy. Chipper is clutch. Heyward drives in another.
Feel bad JJ didn’t get any more run support and get the W.
Also not good that Glaus got the golden sombrero tonight.

by murph35 on Apr 7, 2010 10:02 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

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