Open Thread 5/7 #2
by Jacob Peterson on May 7, 2010 8:28 PM EDT
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Haha
That’d be pretty sweet, but it doesn’t look real good.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on May 7, 2010 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions
That's more realistic.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on May 7, 2010 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions
+1
Another uninnocent, elegant fall into the unmagnificent lives of adults...
by Smoltz's Beard on May 7, 2010 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Jekyll and Hyde
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by Smoltz's Beard on May 7, 2010 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Depends on what inning we are talking about.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on May 7, 2010 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Anyone see the pic of Melky on the Phils bigscreen?
He looks 14.. and skinny
The difference is that the Royals’ brass is deliberately trying to run the team into the ground, or so it seems. The Braves, on the other hand, are having a player performance deficiency, which is either more or less painful, depending on how you look at it.
by Ivan the Great on May 7, 2010 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions
You know what screw it
I don’t think the no-hitter was necessary for TP to get the axe. I’m calling Monday morning
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
As much as I think that would be unjust
It’s going to happen soon if the team doesn’t start hitting consistently.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on May 7, 2010 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
I think even Bobby will hit a point where he wants to win some GD games too
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
Bobby doesn't have say-so there.
It’s Wren’s call.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on May 7, 2010 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
You honestly think Bobby wouldn’t carry some degree of weight in decisions about his coaching staff?
I didn't say "no weight"
I said it wasn’t his call. And it isn’t. Wren is Bobby’s boss. Frank might ask Bobby’s opinion, but Bobby can’t stop him from doing anything.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on May 7, 2010 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
I just don’t see Wren showing someone the door, though, if Bobby says no. It may not technically be his call, but for all intents and purposes I think it basically is at this point.
I kind of agree
But we are getting to the point where some change is going to be mandatory. Just because it’s Bobby’s last season doesn’t meant the organization should run any differently
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
I don't think so at all
Wren is a GM. He makes tough calls. Just look at the Glavine thing. I’m sure Bobby didn’t say “dump Glavine”, but Wren did it.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on May 7, 2010 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
That’ll be fun. Cause when the team finally starts to hit all the people on here will attribute it to TP being fired, when in reality it’s just that these hitters finally started breaking out of their slumps.
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by Smoltz's Beard on May 7, 2010 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah
but I could deal with that as long as we’re actually hitting.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on May 7, 2010 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Not me. I hold grudges.
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by Smoltz's Beard on May 7, 2010 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
The saddest thing is
The success rate of the sacrificial lamb. Like in all sports, someone gets fired, and suddenly there are results. Now sometimes it’s maybe just, but I have to scratch my head a lot of the time.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
Like the Rockies last year.
This guy wants to suck all the cubs dick can he not have an unbias some what partition reguards
by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on May 7, 2010 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
There may be some merit to making that decision though – like the Rockies firing their manager.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on May 7, 2010 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Well there's a difference
The manager actually matters somewhat, especially if the team has quit on him (which they obviously had for Hurdle). The hitting coach just doesn’t really matter. Firing him almost certainly won’t improve things.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on May 7, 2010 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe it will jolt some of these guys though. I mean, Chipper, Glaus and Heyward are doing their things, but Matty, Melky, Nate and others are clearly in need of a shot to the arm – figuratively.
This guy wants to suck all the cubs dick can he not have an unbias some what partition reguards
by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on May 7, 2010 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
no trolls allowed thread?
Tigers love pepper; they hate cinnamon.
by Jareth Cutestory on May 7, 2010 8:31 PM EDT reply actions
lol
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on May 7, 2010 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
i understand that esco, bmac, and jhey aren't playing
but shouldnt we still be concerned that we have all of 1 hit against JAMIE MOYER through 5 1/3
Concerned, yes.
Panicking and insulting the team? No.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on May 7, 2010 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Some of these scrubs honestly deserve the insults. And I’m looking right at Melky when I say that
Shouldn't Wes Timmons get a shot at 3B over that Chipper guy everybody talks about?
So much
for the “no troll” thread.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on May 7, 2010 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Seriously? You know he is a regular, right?
This guy wants to suck all the cubs dick can he not have an unbias some what partition reguards
by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on May 7, 2010 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, clearly I didn't
I didn’t recognize his name. I apologize.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on May 7, 2010 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
I think this is my third season at TC, I’m on and off for game threads alot though
Shouldn't Wes Timmons get a shot at 3B over that Chipper guy everybody talks about?
Yeah
maybe that’s why I didn’t recognize you, though really that’s no excuse b/c I read the other threads too.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on May 7, 2010 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
I’ve been on Melky’s shit since since we acquired him though. I’m in the “he’s just not good” camp:)
Shouldn't Wes Timmons get a shot at 3B over that Chipper guy everybody talks about?
He's useful
he’s just playing badly right now. He’s been way better than Diaz, but you’re not bailing on Matty, are you?
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on May 7, 2010 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
As I said in a post the other day, my problem with Melky is really the way Bobby is using him. If he was being used like a real 4th outfielder, I wouldn’t hate him. Getting 1 start a week, filling in for an injury, coming in as a defensive replacement, he would be ok.
But he’s getting run out everyday, because he’s the 9th highest paid player on the team, and the 4th highest paid position player. That money should be going to somebody who can at least hit his own weight.
Shouldn't Wes Timmons get a shot at 3B over that Chipper guy everybody talks about?
He's getting run out there everyday
because he’s been better than Diaz. That’s the reason. If Diaz and McLouth were hitting, Melky would be more of a 4th OF in all likelihood.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on May 7, 2010 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions
They both have been really sucky. If Milky has been better, it’s by a hair. But how can you blame Bobby when all 3 have been crap fro the most part.
Look at OBP
Melky has walked WAY more than Matt. That is why he’s been better. Other than that, they’re about the same. Also, I think Melky has been less brutal defensively.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on May 7, 2010 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Diaz and McLouth are losing ABs to Melky, have been from the beginning of the season, because of Melky’s salary. That hurts the team. Had Bobby gone with a solid 3 man outfield with just a 4th outfielder being used like I said above, I’m pretty sure Diaz and McLouth would be hitting much better. But Melky and his 3 million get to play everyday. The 3 million we couldn’t afford to give, oh say…Kelly Johnson, who is making the decision to non-tender him look pretty fucking stupid right about now. I said in a post right after we got stuck with Melky that if he got the 120 starts people were predicting that we would be no better than 3rd in the NL East, and right now it looks like I might have given Atlanta too much credit. Melky is horrible as a starter, and always will be. total waste of money Atlanta can’t afford to throw away.
Shouldn't Wes Timmons get a shot at 3B over that Chipper guy everybody talks about?
He was decent last year as a starter.
And he’s making the least of all our OFs. So your argument makes no sense.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on May 7, 2010 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions
The only outfielder we have making more than Melky is McLouth.
Diaz is at 2.5 mil, Heyward makes the minimum. Check Cot’s for the numbers. Melky is our 4th highest paid position player behind Chipper, McCann and McLouth. My arguement makes plenty of sense if you spend the 20 seconds to do the research
Shouldn't Wes Timmons get a shot at 3B over that Chipper guy everybody talks about?
I don’t get it. What does Milky’s salary have to do with it? Isn’t Nate making more than him? Matty making about the same? Milky has walked more, but they’ve all been pretty brutal & all have had their fair chance.
and his avatar is awesome
Tigers love pepper; they hate cinnamon.
by Jareth Cutestory on May 7, 2010 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Here’s the thing. Panicking might be a bit much, but there should be alarms going off. It’s not April anymore, we’re approaching the middle of May. And this isn’t just a slump, it’s been this way all season. And if we get swept, which is a real possibility, we will be 8 games behind. That’s a lot to come back from. A whole hell of a lot
Hicks batting!
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on May 7, 2010 8:32 PM EDT reply actions
yeah, that was about what I expected would happen
Shouldn't Wes Timmons get a shot at 3B over that Chipper guy everybody talks about?
I was hoping though…
This guy wants to suck all the cubs dick can he not have an unbias some what partition reguards
by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on May 7, 2010 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow
Hicks’ batting stance on TV looks a lot like Infante’s
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
looks pretty similar in person too
Shouldn't Wes Timmons get a shot at 3B over that Chipper guy everybody talks about?
I've alawys sat on the base lines
And never really got a straightaway view
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
Standing at the exit of the clubhouse with some other people waiting on autographs, the only view I got was of the back of his head as he made a bee-line to the bus.
This guy wants to suck all the cubs dick can he not have an unbias some what partition reguards
by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on May 7, 2010 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
he’s a jerk about signing stuff from what I’ve seen, and I think CB said something similar about him
Shouldn't Wes Timmons get a shot at 3B over that Chipper guy everybody talks about?
Yeah. He did. Remember Thurston? What a tool.
This guy wants to suck all the cubs dick can he not have an unbias some what partition reguards
by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on May 8, 2010 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions
You guys enjoy....
This crap is too depressing to watch.
my head hurts. bye.
Tigers love pepper; they hate cinnamon.
by Jareth Cutestory on May 7, 2010 8:36 PM EDT reply actions
1 XBH
In the last 18 innings… this is just sad. I would gripe about Lowe’s performance but when we’re hitting this terribly it doesn’t seem to matter. 7 runs is like 20 right now.
Hey
pacgnosis is back/here!
Also: LOLowe
With crappy overpaid vets of course!
by TheBravestWay To Block A Decent Prospect on May 7, 2010 8:36 PM EDT reply actions
Hey
You noticed? I’m so… something. Flattered and/or creeped out.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on May 7, 2010 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
haha
Another uninnocent, elegant fall into the unmagnificent lives of adults...
by Smoltz's Beard on May 7, 2010 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
I've been e-stalking you something fierce...
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by TheBravestWay To Block A Decent Prospect on May 7, 2010 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Gotta save him
for the eighth
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by TheBravestWay To Block A Decent Prospect on May 7, 2010 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Oustanding play by Omar. Highlight of the night so far.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on May 7, 2010 8:37 PM EDT reply actions
Ok guys, I am out. I hope this thing turns around!
Time to eat, drink and be merry.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on May 7, 2010 8:38 PM EDT reply actions
Is the fact I'm still here mean...
1. pathetic
2. loyal
3. other (elaborate)
"Curve: The loveliest distance between two points." ~ Mae West
3
Awesome (for the rest of us)
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on May 7, 2010 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
trying to figure that out myself
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by Smoltz's Beard on May 7, 2010 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
You are a fan of baseball as well as a fan of the Braves?
by Ivan the Great on May 7, 2010 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Anyone who really likes baseball
Will sit through the worst schellackings ever and then come back the next day for more.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
Can we do something about the NAWHAL posts
maybe just one a week.
They’re breathing up all the good air in the Fanpost section.
With crappy overpaid vets of course!
by TheBravestWay To Block A Decent Prospect on May 7, 2010 8:41 PM EDT reply actions
could always fanshot them and promote to front page
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by Smoltz's Beard on May 7, 2010 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
LOL
rediclous fanposts are what fuels Talkingchop
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by TheBravestWay To Block A Decent Prospect on May 7, 2010 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
I’ve got to call “bullshit” on that statement. Gondeee, CBWilk, RoyHobbs, Pacgnosys, MVHSbball and Yudemei fuel Talking Chop. Do you have any clue how lucky we are to have their insights on one site? From MLB to the Minors and everything in between, those guys do a pretty damn good job keeping us informed and entertained.
Heyward is pretty good
haha
the ridiculous fanposts are just a bonus.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on May 7, 2010 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
It's normally not much of a problem
It’s just that we haven’t been getting a lot of good fanposts lately b/c the team has been stinky. You could always try writing a post or two. Just make sure you say something new or interesting.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on May 7, 2010 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
I was gonna write one up after the game, but I’ll probably just get super drunk instead.
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by Smoltz's Beard on May 7, 2010 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions
I wrote a post!
it was pretty good imo. You should check it out. Linky here.
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by TheBravestWay To Block A Decent Prospect on May 7, 2010 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh that one,
yeah I remember that. I am kind of sick of talking about lineups though.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on May 7, 2010 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
on the XBHs comment from a few minutes ago..
we are currently 28th with a grand total of 66. The leader is Toronto with 131.
Can't compare NL to AL there
because of the DH. What’s our rank in the NL? I’m assuming 14/16?
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on May 7, 2010 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
They play in a bandbox though
adjusted that’s probably only like 90 or 95.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on May 7, 2010 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
not in my wildest dreams
did i see melky, mclouth AND diaz struggling so mightily to start off. (guess you can throw glaus, chipper, and yunel in there as well…)
and Mac and Prado lately, too
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on May 7, 2010 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
WOW, I picked a terrible day to post by first comment on this blog.
"Baseball has the great advantage over cricket of being sooner ended". - George Bernard Shaw
welcome
at least the OT is nice and roomy
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by Smoltz's Beard on May 7, 2010 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Looks like I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing glue
by BraveSaluki on May 7, 2010 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
+1
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on May 7, 2010 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Question/Poll
After this debacle, what pitching matchup should I take in?
David Price vs. Gio Gonzalez, or Felix Hernandez vs. Jered Weaver
I would go King Felix…that guy’s a beast
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by Smoltz's Beard on May 7, 2010 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Whatever one
has King Felix is the one I’d pick. Plus, Weaver will pitch well b/c the Mariners’ offense is terrible
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on May 7, 2010 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Alrighty
Crew’s all here. Going to go drink and look at art.
Keep your heads up everyone, it is still, just a game. We’ll have a 2-game win streak again one of these days, and it will be glorious.
Also, flag the really trollish stuff and we’ll try to check on things
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
Drinking and looking at art?
Two things that just don’t seem to go together.
When you've said Jason Heyward, you've said it all.........
done and done
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by Smoltz's Beard on May 7, 2010 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
When was Moyer’s last complete game?
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ha, that’s what I was thinking
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by Smoltz's Beard on May 7, 2010 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
July 2007
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on May 7, 2010 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions
but that was a 7-inning game
So it doesn’t really count. Last real one was in 2006 (twice)
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on May 7, 2010 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions
2006
With crappy overpaid vets of course!
by TheBravestWay To Block A Decent Prospect on May 7, 2010 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions
97
"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."
pumping nothing but gas so far
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by Smoltz's Beard on May 7, 2010 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions
All the people who bailed on this game are missing Kimbrel’s debut. Sad.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
I'll watch the replay. But I'm trying to push college ball right now.
STILL stopping every few minutes to realize "Whoa. The Saints won the Super Bowl."
If he's going to have nerves
now would be the time.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on May 7, 2010 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
lol
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by Smoltz's Beard on May 7, 2010 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Rude welcome to the big leagues
"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."
it has to work itself out naturally
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by Smoltz's Beard on May 7, 2010 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s my fallback graphic – I don’t know him yet. Suggestions?
"Curve: The loveliest distance between two points." ~ Mae West
Oh gosh, about to ruin my reputation – I am South Park clueless.
"Curve: The loveliest distance between two points." ~ Mae West
Yeah, there might not be alot of people who watch SP so it might not work
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by Smoltz's Beard on May 7, 2010 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions
WOW
Major history alert: No 47-year-old pitcher has ever thrown a CG shutout. But Jamie Moyer has a one-hitter thru 7 against the Braves. (via Stark’s twitter)
same person who wrote the preview
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by Smoltz's Beard on May 7, 2010 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions
That would be me.
Should be a short one. “Braves couldn’t hit Moyer, Phillies could hit Lowe. Craig Kimbrel. The End.”
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on May 7, 2010 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions
sounds about right.
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by Smoltz's Beard on May 7, 2010 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions
LOLowe sucks
Moyer shutsout Gwinnett
Kimbrel, Hicks
With crappy overpaid vets of course!
by TheBravestWay To Block A Decent Prospect on May 7, 2010 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Craig
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by TheBravestWay To Block A Decent Prospect on May 7, 2010 8:57 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
haha
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by Smoltz's Beard on May 7, 2010 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions
This kid is the only silver lining from today.
"Baseball has the great advantage over cricket of being sooner ended". - George Bernard Shaw
lol
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on May 7, 2010 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions
That was fun
Worked around the 2B and WP quite nicely. No walks!
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
Could you imagine if those two made a kid together?
When you've said Jason Heyward, you've said it all.........
Hanson’s not bad
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by Smoltz's Beard on May 7, 2010 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Thanks to talking chop, I actually know who these kids are. At least I didn’t have to ask anyone who this Jason Heyward everyone speaks of
"Baseball has the great advantage over cricket of being sooner ended". - George Bernard Shaw
You’re…..welcome?
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by TheBravestWay To Block A Decent Prospect on May 7, 2010 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions
actually, it was pacgonsis’ charts and graphs that got me hooked on this blog
:)
"Baseball has the great advantage over cricket of being sooner ended". - George Bernard Shaw
Hey, awesome!
Glad to be of service.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on May 7, 2010 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
+1
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by Smoltz's Beard on May 7, 2010 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Hell of a debut from a great kid. I said it when he got the call, I hope I never see him a Gwinnett uniform again
Shouldn't Wes Timmons get a shot at 3B over that Chipper guy everybody talks about?
Rod Barajas
has 8 HRs! Good god. What is going on there?
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
Going out on a limb here...
We will NOT be shut out tonight.
"Curve: The loveliest distance between two points." ~ Mae West
Carefull
that’s more of twig than a limb
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by TheBravestWay To Block A Decent Prospect on May 7, 2010 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions
I couldn’t care less about either dude, but ARod seems like the douche there.
When you've said Jason Heyward, you've said it all.........
A-Rod
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by TheBravestWay To Block A Decent Prospect on May 7, 2010 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions
braden
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by Smoltz's Beard on May 7, 2010 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions
he’s in the right, he just acted like a asshole about it
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by Smoltz's Beard on May 7, 2010 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions
FUCK TROY SUCKS HE CANT EVEN HIT HRS
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yeah…that’s kind of my point. sarcasm font didn’t work, sorry
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by Smoltz's Beard on May 7, 2010 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Damn our luck - even the BATS hate us.
"Curve: The loveliest distance between two points." ~ Mae West
Moyer shattering bats with a curveball
"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."
In his defense, that pitch probably wouldn’t have gotten pulled over for speeding on the interstate.
When you've said Jason Heyward, you've said it all.........
What happens if you look at a mirror
and say Melkyman 3 times?
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by TheBravestWay To Block A Decent Prospect on May 7, 2010 9:07 PM EDT reply actions
First rainout in Minnesota since Sept. 20, 1980.
That’s a long time.
When you've said Jason Heyward, you've said it all.........
haha
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by TheBravestWay To Block A Decent Prospect on May 7, 2010 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Presumably
he was trying to get a hit. Don’t get mad at him b/c it didn’t work. Not like it matters today anyway
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on May 7, 2010 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions
haha, these are great
Another uninnocent, elegant fall into the unmagnificent lives of adults...
by Smoltz's Beard on May 7, 2010 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Someone photoshop this
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by TheBravestWay To Block A Decent Prospect on May 7, 2010 9:10 PM EDT reply actions
make it say
From the chilling imagination of Frank Wren
and
The scariest platoon outfielder since “Ryan Langerhanns”
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by TheBravestWay To Block A Decent Prospect on May 7, 2010 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Ryan langerhans batted like .059 for two months before we did anything about it it seemed
Cockchafer
One of the best defensive outfielders around though
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by Smoltz's Beard on May 7, 2010 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah...
we are minus yunel, heyward, and mac at least infante and ross have shown they are capable. our OF right now is team mendoza
Why the f*ck are they still defending Lowe? How is 7 runs NOT a bad start?
"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."
Headline from Braves.com: “Lowe has uncharacteristic start in Philadelphia”
"Baseball has the great advantage over cricket of being sooner ended". - George Bernard Shaw
i wish bobby would consider moving lowe to the bullpen carlos zambrano style, but know that would never happen
I'm in favor of this
He might get his bearings there and come back to the rotation better than before. Or be a good ’pen guy who comes on to get grounders.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on May 7, 2010 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions
just when I thought my night couldn’t get any worse
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by Smoltz's Beard on May 7, 2010 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions
I'll be glad when we can STOP writing the record books in the opposing team's favor.
I’m an optimist, but I reeeeally need the Braves to help make it easier.
.
"Curve: The loveliest distance between two points." ~ Mae West
Moyer’s had better ABs than everyone on our team except Glaus
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Did Freeman not play against Strasburg today?
"Baseball has the great advantage over cricket of being sooner ended". - George Bernard Shaw
odds on a comeback?
what occurrences have a greater chance of happening than the braves tying this in the 9th?
not looking good
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by Smoltz's Beard on May 7, 2010 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions
How’s the attendance at CBP tonight? I wonder if the Flyers game is having any effect on the turnout for the Phillies.
When you've said Jason Heyward, you've said it all.........
they sell out pretty much every game no matter what
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by Smoltz's Beard on May 7, 2010 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions
I, for one, am excited about Medlen starting tomarrow
and hopefully staying in the rotation over LOLowe
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by TheBravestWay To Block A Decent Prospect on May 7, 2010 9:18 PM EDT reply actions
Counting tonight - 29 games - we've scored 2 or fewer runs 13 times
"Curve: The loveliest distance between two points." ~ Mae West
Pen has been great tonight
All young guys with promise, too. I like it.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on May 7, 2010 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Just checking in...
Sounds like Kimbrel was filthy. I’m mad I missed it live but I’ll check the DVR later.
"(Jason Heyward) is like the Grim Reaper -- you know he's going to get you, you just don't know where or when."
He was pretty sweet.
Don’t worry, you’ll see more of him in the future.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on May 7, 2010 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions
The only thing worth talking about in the recap
"Baseball has the great advantage over cricket of being sooner ended". - George Bernard Shaw
Glaus had another two hits.
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by Smoltz's Beard on May 7, 2010 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Glaus = our offense right now
Which is not too encouraging.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on May 7, 2010 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions
people still keep talking shit about him too
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by Smoltz's Beard on May 7, 2010 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions
gave up a leadoff hit to Werth, was pretty wild to start, but settled down with 2 K’s and a groundout. Hit 97 regularly
"Matt Diaz is a baseball player."-Joe Simpson
that’s sexy.
"(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 May 7, 2010 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions
no
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by Smoltz's Beard on May 7, 2010 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Why?
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on May 7, 2010 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions
I would hope so, but I don’t see it happening
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by Smoltz's Beard on May 7, 2010 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions
i want a TP vs. the team fight.
"(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 May 7, 2010 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Actually Joe, I fully expected something like this to happen.
Cockchafer
by bpk228480 on May 7, 2010 9:24 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
EL
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by TheBravestWay To Block A Decent Prospect on May 7, 2010 9:24 PM EDT reply actions
OH
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by TheBravestWay To Block A Decent Prospect on May 7, 2010 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions
EL
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by TheBravestWay To Block A Decent Prospect on May 7, 2010 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions
So, 5 runs in 6 innings isn't a good start for Moyer
but 7 runs in 5 innings isn’t bad for Lowe? Nice call Chip
Good luck with the recap. It’s certainly a ton easier writing after a win than an emberassing loss.
"(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 May 7, 2010 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Time for a nice tall glass of whiskey.
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I’m gonna have about 8 in a few hours. Not too sure if i’ll wake up for the 1:05 start tomorrow
"(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 May 7, 2010 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Dangit. I was thinking I could hit a 10 am PDT start.
STILL stopping every few minutes to realize "Whoa. The Saints won the Super Bowl."
105 pitch complete game shutout by Moyer
Beyond embarrassing.
"Curve: The loveliest distance between two points." ~ Mae West
I’m tired of paing pennence. I want my winning streaks NOW.
"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."
yeah, i was trying to stay as positive as possible, but that’s slowly fading away…
"(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 May 7, 2010 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions
another year with an outfield that’s a black hole of suck is really wearing on me. Heyward better come back soon
Shouldn't Wes Timmons get a shot at 3B over that Chipper guy everybody talks about?
and it sounds like the groin isn’t getting better.
With this offense, if Heyward isn’t playing along with BMac and Esco, it’ll be hard to even watch the games. I used to be so excited for Braves games and would even think “Yesss…only 3 more hours until the game!!!” and now, with the lineup we’ve had the last few nights, it’s like “Oh, Braves are on now. Guess I’ll watch.”
Fuck.
"(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 May 7, 2010 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
I’ve been watching a lot of the D-Backs this year, especially since we’ve been so bad
Shouldn't Wes Timmons get a shot at 3B over that Chipper guy everybody talks about?
same. they’re a fun team. always enjoy watching the Angels too. they play the game the right way
"(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 May 7, 2010 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions
not so much that, but more
“Yes, I can’t wait til the braves start!” and then we start, and suck, and I am holding a pencil to my eyes so I don’t have to watch our production anymore…
At least, I should get lucky tonight…this one is over early.
"Curve: The loveliest distance between two points." ~ Mae West
ZERO WALKS
wow
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by TheBravestWay To Block A Decent Prospect on May 7, 2010 9:27 PM EDT reply actions
wow, nothing is going positive for us, we get no hi, almost no hit by Olsen and a 47 year old threw a CG shotout against us
The PuertoRican Kid
Could someone find and post the pic of Henry Winkler in The Waterboy
talking on a phone that’s not plugged in and wearing high heels?
It's going to be a very long year...
It’s seems like a long time ago when I was looking forward to this season.
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