I would like to say "thank you" to...
by Scott Coleman on May 9, 2010 10:02 PM EDT
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PrintThis post isn't about the Braves. This post isn't about the good, the bad and the ugly from the first month of the season. This post isn't a heavily researched statistical analysis that will change the way we all look at stats.
This post is to simply say thank you for all that is great on Talking Chop.
First, I'd like to thank Martin Gandy for managing this great site. A once scarcely-filled blog with former TC member bigjoe making grown men and women cry on a nightly basis has turned into the biggest and best Braves blog on the internet thanks to Martin. Without master Gondeee's hard work and dedication this blog wouldn't exist. You better not leave us for the "big times" or I'll personally have Jason Heyward throw you to the moon and leave you stranded with Jose Reyes and Alfonso Soriano. I'm just kidding...but seriously. Thank you for all you do.
Next, I'd like to thank our 2 prospect gurus, cbwilk and yondaime4. Without them, I'd be lost when it comes to Braves prospects. When I joined the blog last year, I figured the Braves' system was Tommy Hanson, Tommy Hanson and more Tommy Hanson. Why? Because the mainstream websites don't even come close to all the in-depth prospect reporting we have from these 2 gentlemen. Thank you both for all you do to cover the minor leagues. (Oh, and yondaime4 has the greatest avatar of anyone on here. That's not even up for debate.)
Next, I'd like to thank royhobbs for putting together some of the greatest write-ups I have ever seen. Everything from the epic adventures of Sgt. Slaughter to the incredible 2009 season in review post and the always interesting Things Read in Other Moms' Basements, I always look forward to your posts. Thank you for writing all of those and always giving the TC readers and myself a good laugh.
I would like to thank Pacgnosis, because I actually feel smart after reading his posts. It's kind of fun to feel that way every once in a while. Everything from his great research on "Derek Lowe Wins" to his sexy graphs in the Series Previews and Recaps, I always enjoy reading his work. I'm done with school for the Summer, but I'll be sending you my homework in the Fall. I know you're looking forward to that.
Next, I'd like to thank all the ladies on Talking Chop. You gals give this blog a ton of diversity (which I believe was an old wooden ship used in the Civil War era...) and each of you have your own way of making this site even more special. I hope ALL of you stick around because your constant positivity and creativeness helps keep this blog alive even in the most difficult of times. And if any douchebag starts giving you shit for being a woman, be sure to let one of the authors know and they'll be taken care of immediately.
I would like to thank this stupid pelican:
Because life isn't complete without it.
I'd like to thank Justincredubil02 and Mr. Sanchez for their always entertaining debates and arguments. I find my self scrolling through threads just hoping to see that one of you has replied to the other's comment. I pop a bag of popcorn, get a cold drank and prepare for a great time. Thank you both for that.
I would like to thank everyone who has typed "TWSS" while on the blog, because it makes Talking Chop much more than just a baseball website. Yeah, you know what I mean.
I would like to thank NCChopper because I've never seen a semi-truck look so damn sexy in my entire life.
I would like to thank all of our awesome photographers for their work during the minor and major league games. With me being 2,000 miles away from the Braves and their minor league teams, I never get to see them play in person. Whether you're a photographer of 20 years or just felt like taking the camera to the ball park, TC always appreciates it. Thank you for that.
I would like to thank GoBravesNY for running NAHWAL because it always reminds me to stay far, far away from Las Vegas.
I would like to thank everyone who has made fun of this clown:
Yeah, it's pretty self-explanatory.
I would like to thank film director Adam McKay. Without him, Anchorman would have never existed and we would all be lost souls in this world. I would also like to thank everyone who has participated in an "Anchorman quote session" in the Open Threads and I'm still pushing for those to go into the 2011 Talking Chop Annual. Thank you, Adam McKay, for making Anchorman. It's now officially the official movie of Talking Chop. And if you have a problem with that, I got Jack Johnson and Tom O'Leary right here waitin' for ya.
And finally, I'd like to thank all of the great readers and posters on this blog. Without you, this site wouldn't exist. Without you, no crazy rosterbation would happen. Without you, we'd all be forced to comment on the AJC's blog. Praise Heyward none of us have to do that. I also thank you for posting and being so active in the Game Threads. We average about 1,800 comments a game and I've forgotten what it feels like to watch a Braves game by myself.
If you're not specifically mentioned in this post, please don't take it personally. Each of you bring something to the blog and it's a better website because of it. If you're a frequent reader, but not much of a poster, make an account (it takes a whole 2 minutes) and join in on the fun. You won't regret it.
Thanks for reading and like always, GO BRAVES.
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very seldom first. But couldn’t say it any better than you already have. GREAT POST and I couldn’t agree more. Love this place and am thankful for all the new friendships I have made because of it, both in real life and online. :-)
GO BRAVES !!!
don't go getting all emotional on us...
haha… couldn’t of said anything better. Love everything that goes on here and always look forward to the game thread and my multi-daily check ups. And remember, as bad as the Braves have looked, we still got TC.
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN..... HEYWARD HYSTERIA IS UNDERWAY
Fixed.
You’re Your Welcome
"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."
thats what i thought too, but i was afraid that i had been saying it wrong all these years.
"Matt Diaz is a baseball player."-Joe Simpson
Expand it out...
would it be “you are welcome”, which shortens to you’re? Or you own the welcome, which the possessive “your” indicates. I think that is enough grammar around here for today.
by Mr. Sanchez on May 10, 2010 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Best comic strip ever. It’s like Garfield if Garfield was actually funny.
I wrote a novel, it's about baseball, you should buy it: https://www.createspace.com/3407939
www.dropoutproductions.com
Boondocks, Calvin and Hobbes, and Peanuts have something to say about that...
and Hagar the Horrible.
“You know who’s a riot? That Beetle Bailey. He’s always waving his hat and doin’ his thing.”
"Matt Diaz is a baseball player."-Joe Simpson
Haha…what’s that from? I can’t remember.
Another uninnocent, elegant fall into the unmagnificent lives of adults...
by Smoltz's Beard on May 11, 2010 10:42 AM EDT up reply actions
Nice...
I like Get Fuzzy a lot too though. I’ve always been a fan of the funnies, but those 3 above, along with Get Fuzzy, have been mandatory reading back when I used to still get a newspaper.
by Mr. Sanchez on May 11, 2010 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Peanuts? Are you from 1952? Cause otherwise that crap ain’t funny.
I wrote a novel, it's about baseball, you should buy it: https://www.createspace.com/3407939
www.dropoutproductions.com
by cbwilk on May 11, 2010 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
AAAAAAAAAAGH!
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 11, 2010 6:02 PM EDT up reply actions
+how ever much you want
"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."
Are we talking funniest today...
or “Best comic strip ever”? Cause in all time, Peanuts has to be pretty high on the charts.
by Mr. Sanchez on May 12, 2010 12:21 PM EDT up reply actions
No. Not really. I think you mentioned Calvin and Hobbs. I’d go with that.
I wrote a novel, it's about baseball, you should buy it: https://www.createspace.com/3407939
www.dropoutproductions.com
Longevity, the TV specials...
and I’m sure it was much funnier at the time written. So for all time comics, I’d think Peanuts set the bar. May not be a personal favorite, but that would be like saying Notre Dame isn’t among the best college football programs ever. Sure, today they aren’t so hot but if we’re talking “ever” their history counts for something.
This kind of reminds me of the argument I have with Yankee fans all the time: I don’t really care about all 27 World Championships, because most of them happened before most folks you know were born. Really I say count the last 5, the ones from the 90s and last year, but even if you count the 2 from the late 70s, that’s only 7, but it’s still impressive as hell, because nobody else even comes close. There’s no point in talking about a ton of history that has little to no connection to pretty much anyone you’ve met when the current history is good enough.
Now that bit about the current history doesn’t pertain to Peanuts, but the rest applies. Sorry, but even as a kid that comic was outdated and anachronistic. I appreciate it’s history, but, at least in my lifetime, it’s never been a great comic, or one that was even really that relatable.
I wrote a novel, it's about baseball, you should buy it: https://www.createspace.com/3407939
www.dropoutproductions.com
Oh, and all that goes for Notre Dame. As far as I know they’re just a horrible team that makes one bad decision after another and produces terrible NFL players. That movie Rudy was good though.
I wrote a novel, it's about baseball, you should buy it: https://www.createspace.com/3407939
www.dropoutproductions.com
by cbwilk on May 12, 2010 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
All of which I wouldn't disagree with,...
but “current history” and “ever” are two different things. Our lifetime vs. all time.
The Far Side, anyone?
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 14, 2010 11:04 AM EDT up reply actions
Damn...
forgot that one. Good call, Kettle.
by Mr. Sanchez on May 14, 2010 11:20 AM EDT up reply actions
Bloom County
which is second to Calvin and Hobbes. everything else, irrelevant
I thought hurricane season was over........
by bravesguy311 on May 13, 2010 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions
I was joking
"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."
I was joking
bc we are all grammar nazis…
"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."
i had a guy try to convince me yesteday that a colon was the end of a sentence.
"Matt Diaz is a baseball player."-Joe Simpson
It's at the end of your intestine... ?
"I may not agree with what you say, but I'll defend to the death your right to say it." Beatrice Hall paraphrasing Voltaire. That being said, it is "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt." Abraham Lincoln
by Vance in Sacramento on May 10, 2010 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Phil Hartman would like a word with him.
When you've said Jason Heyward, you've said it all.........
Man, its still crazy to think both him and Farley are gone.
"Matt Diaz is a baseball player."-Joe Simpson
Hi, I'm Phil Hartman...
you may remember as the voice of Troy McLure and Lionel Hutz. [sadface]
by Mr. Sanchez on May 11, 2010 12:23 PM EDT up reply actions
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cD9x1xTSjw
Another uninnocent, elegant fall into the unmagnificent lives of adults...
by Smoltz's Beard on May 11, 2010 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Lionel Hutz, AKA Miguel Sánchez, AKA Dr. Nguyen Van Falk
we really don’t need to start this again today. I probably should do actual work this afternoon.
“that bottle of delicious bourbon. Brownest of the brown liquors, so tempting. What’s that? You want me to drink you? But I’m in the middle of a trial.”
“Well, replace the word “kinda” with the word “repeatedly,” and the word “dog” with “son.”
We could go all day with just great lines from Hartman. So many good bits. Just think Newsradio with him vs. without him, among so much else. He was a great comedic talent.
by Mr. Sanchez on May 11, 2010 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Hutz – I move for a…bad…court thingy.
Judge – You mean a mistrail?
Hutz – Right! That’s why you’re the judge and I’m the…law-talking guy.
Judge – You mean the lawyer?
Hutz – Right.
Priceless.
Another uninnocent, elegant fall into the unmagnificent lives of adults...
by Smoltz's Beard on May 11, 2010 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions
http://www.snpp.com/guides/hutz.file.html#quot
Bailiff: Do you promise to tell the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so help you God?
Marge: Mmm… Yes, I do.
Hutz: She sounded like she was taking that awful seriously.
Marge: Hmmm… I’m sorry. My mother always said if you can’t say anything nice don’t say anything at all.
Homer: Will that hold up in court?
Hutz: No, I’ve tried it before.
Hutz: This all goes back to the Frank Wallbanger case of ‘78. How about that! I looked something up! These books behind me don’t just make the office look good, they’re filled with useful legal tidbits just like that!
Hutz: Mr. Burns, we’ve got witnesses, precedent and a paper trail a mile long.
Burns: Yes. But I have ten high-priced lawyers.
Hutz: Ya, ya, yaaa!!! [runs out of office]
Homer: He left his briefcase. Hey, it’s full of shredded newspaper.
Hutz: Mr. Simpson, don’t you worry. I watched Matlock in a bar last night. The sound wasn’t on, but I think I got the gist of it.
I’ll have you know the contents of that dumpster are private! You stick your nose in, you’ll be violating attorney-dumpster confidentiality.
Milhouse baby! Lionel Hutz, your new agent, unauthorized biographer and drug dealer…, er keeper awayer.
Hutz: All right gentleman. I will take your case. But I will require a thousand dollar retainer.
Bart: A thousand dollars. But your ad says “no money down”.
Hutz: Oh, they got this all screwed up. [corrects ad with felt-marker]
Bart: So you don’t work on a contingency basis?
Hutz: No, money down. Oops, I shouldn’t have the Bar Association logo here either. [Hutz eats ad]
Judge: The foreman will pass the verdict to the bailiff.
[Hutz hands him something]
Judge: This verdict is written on a cocktail napkin. And it still says guilty. And guilty is spelled wrong.
Hutz: Mr. Simpson, don’t you worry. I watched Matlock in a bar last night. The sound wasn’t on, but I think I got the gist of it.
Haha, forgot about that one. That’s classic. Here’s my favorite Hutz moment:
Hutz: Mr. Simpson, this is the most blatant case of fraudulent advertising since my suit against the film, “The Never-Ending Story”.
Homer: So. Do you think I have a case?
Hutz: Homer, I don’t use the word “hero” very often, but you are the greatest hero in American history.
Homer: Woo hoo!
I don’t know what it is, but it kills me every time. The way he is looking at Homer in admiration. I use the hero line as often as I can.
Another uninnocent, elegant fall into the unmagnificent lives of adults...
by Smoltz's Beard on May 11, 2010 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions
For me, it's that last one...
and the sound of Judge Snyder’s voice when he says “And guilty is spelled wrong”.
And for Troy McClure…
[Troy grabs an orange and squeezes it against his eye until it bursts. All the juice pours into a glass beneath his face]
Troy McClure: Until now, this was the only way to get juice from an orange.
Troy McClure: [on a video screen] Welcome to the Knowledgeum. I’m Troy McClure! You may remember me from such automated information kiosks as “Welcome to Springfield Airport”, and “Where’s Nordstrom?”. While you’re enjoying our hall of wonders, your car will be unfortunately be subject to repeated break-ins…
Troy McClure: Hi, I’m Troy McClure. You may remember me from such other nature films as “Earwigs, Ew.” and “Man Vs Nature… The Road To Victory”.
Troy: “Don’t let the name throw you, Jimmy. It’s not really a floor; it’s more of a steel grating that allows material to sluice through so it can be collected and exported.”
“Hello, Selma Bouvier? It’s Troy McClure. You may remember me from such dates as last night’s dinner.”
Homer: You mean there’s a better way!
LOL…so funny.
Hi, I’m Troy McClure. You might remember me from such self-help videos as “Smoke Yourself Thin”, and “Get Confident, Stupid.”.
What a terrible waste… Hi, I’m actor Troy McClure! You might remember me from such driver’s ed films as “Alice’s Adventures Through The Windshield Glass” and “The Decapitation of Larry Leadfoot.” For the next sixty minutes, we’ll be seeing actual film of car crash victims.
Another uninnocent, elegant fall into the unmagnificent lives of adults...
by Smoltz's Beard on May 11, 2010 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Troy: So, working at the DMV must be very interesting.
Selma: Well, I think I might be getting Repetitive Stress Disorder from scratching my butt all day long. Being a huge movie star must be good too. What are you working on now?
Troy: I’ve been reading a lot of scripts lately. You know, it’s a lot cheaper than going to the movies.
Add a caption
“Hello, Selma Bouvier? It’s Troy McClure. You may remember me from such dates as last night’s dinner.”
Troy: So, working at the DMV must be very interesting.
Selma: Well, I think I might be getting Repetitive Stress Disorder from scratching my butt all day long. Being a huge movie star must be good too. What are you working on now?
Troy: I’ve been reading a lot of scripts lately. You know, it’s a lot cheaper than going to the movies.
I agree with everything you say, a hundred percent. I’ve said it before, and I mean it: Except for the six times the Braves play the Giants, I hope they win win every single game they play. They’re good guys who work hard and deserve it.
When I was just getting started in this whole baseball fracas last year, TC helped me understand what was cool about the Braves. Through the wisdom and good humor displayed here day in and day out, I grew to sympathize with the boys in blue and appreciate them as people as well as numbers in a box score. Plus, it’s just plain fun to comment on the game in real-time.
And if I could throw in a serious word, speaking only for myself: I think most if not all of you are aware of my orientation. But no one gives me shit about it. No one calls me out on my gushing over BMac and Diaz. No one slings epithets in my direction and virtually everyone keeps the language in check. The majority of the regulars here are pure class acts. No better way to describe it. You make me feel welcome, and that goes a long way in my book.
Almost anything in my power to provide, I would do to help any of you. Because that’s the way humanity works.
I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing Matt Cain.
I didn’t know that about you. But if you think Heap is good looking then I must be too since he stole my whole look. So I approve.
I wrote a novel, it's about baseball, you should buy it: https://www.createspace.com/3407939
www.dropoutproductions.com
I as well did not know this, however now I'm blushing trying to remember if I have used any slurs that might have offended you.
If I have, I truly apologize. I don’t mean anything by it, just part of my vernacular. Like saying “stupid” or “retarded”. So I’m sorry if I have and in the future, I shall choose better terms to describe my disdain for Shane Victorino or Jose Reyes, etc! :-)
For Victorino
Might I recommend “cock-mungling queefburger?” Or perhaps, “cock-juggling thundercunt?”
I forgot where my roommate found that first one, but “cock-juggling thundercunt” was used by Ryan Reynolds in Blade Trinity, and remains my favorite insult of all time.
We used to play this drinking game where we would go around the room naming of different insults for girls.
The best part is, you can just throw adjectives together and it passes. It’s hilarious. Cock-juggling thundercunt would definitely have passed.
You’re always welcome around here. /awkward pat on the back
Another uninnocent, elegant fall into the unmagnificent lives of adults...
by Smoltz's Beard on May 10, 2010 10:02 AM EDT up reply actions
HUG HIM. HE IS A PERSON.
i like yelling :)
"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."
Please
we all gush over BMac and Diaz.
by BravesRaleigh on May 10, 2010 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions
I get lost in their eyes.
This Heyward kid is different. -Duk, Big League Stew
by McCann and McWill on May 10, 2010 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions
I’d like to thank all of the great readers and posters on this blog. Without you, this site wouldn’t exist. Without you, no crazy rosterbation would happen. Without you, we’d all be forced to comment on the AJC’s blog. Praise Heyward none of us have to do that.
Amen, my brother. Thank you for this post, which reminds us all that a place like TC (Yes, I know that it’s technically not a “place”) can do so much more than give us a chance to vent our frustrations or engage in pointless arguments—though it does those things, too. It gives us a chance to “meet” good people, laugh, and learn. Not to mention a a chance to share the joys of winning and the agonies of defeat.
All hail TC.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
We are lucky indeed. I agree with every word of this. But considering the shape the team is in, I think extra dibs should go out to CB, Roy and Yondemei for the minor league insight. Hope springs eternal, knowing what’s around the corner. Seriously, great site, great bloggers, fun reads.
Heyward is pretty good
Rec’d. Don’t forget to thank yourself!
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 9, 2010 11:07 PM EDT reply actions
THIS & THIS!
And justin, I’m agreeing with you an awful lot lately…. it’s got me a bit worried . ;-P
"Curve: The loveliest distance between two points." ~ Mae West
and the risk of sounding too mean, that probably means you are wrong a lot today and that becuase of today you have a better chance of not going to heaven. (only slightly kidding, this is more of an insult at Justin than anything)
Heyward,Hanson,and Shaffer r ready now!! Why do you think they havent signed the "right handed bat"?
by fatazfoot on Jan 7, 2009 8:59 PM EST
What, why should he thank himself?
that makes no sense whatsoever.
Oh, and you’re welcome mvhs. Glad I can make ya smile.
by Mr. Sanchez on May 10, 2010 12:09 PM EDT up reply actions
WTF? You would argue if I told you that the sun was the center of our galaxy.
He needs to thank himself for being a great contributor to this site.
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 11, 2010 5:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Whoosh is right…I still don’t get it.
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 12, 2010 6:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Ahhh…I get it now.
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 12, 2010 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Really...
I can’t see how you possibly thought the first comment above was even remotely serious. I am usually that big of an asshole?
by Mr. Sanchez on May 13, 2010 11:51 AM EDT up reply actions
I’m with Rhyno on this one…just gonna keep silent…
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 13, 2010 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions
You forgot a comma.
:)
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 13, 2010 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Seriously, I agree with Zona. I am a newbie and joined in March but I have been reading this site since last year. I think this is the best place to read/discuss Braves. I like to thank all the people who post (even the terrible trolls out there) b/c there is no where else I can intellectually debate Braves baseball. Plus I really like the Minor League updates.
by romone_braves91 on May 9, 2010 11:12 PM EDT reply actions
obtw, I have not notice any Anchorman quotes on this site. There have been lots of Simpsons and Princess Bride quotes. Maybe I am wrong.
by romone_braves91 on May 10, 2010 12:53 AM EDT up reply actions
anchorman comes up from time to time
just wait
"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."
I’m glad gondeee brought you dudes on board to add more content and give a different persepective. You guys do good work, and it makes the site flow very nicely.
I mean… this season has sucked thus far, yet I still enjoy coming to this place every single day.
by get swoll yunel on May 9, 2010 11:22 PM EDT reply actions
Well said! Here’s to creepy internet friends!
I wrote a novel, it's about baseball, you should buy it: https://www.createspace.com/3407939
www.dropoutproductions.com
And here’s to actually meeting up with them in random places…and finding out that you actually have some of the same real-life friends – making the internet friendship even creepier…
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 10, 2010 12:52 AM EDT up reply actions
I can’t tell who you are anymore. There’s like 8 people on here now with your avatar. Its thoroughly confusing.
"Matt Diaz is a baseball player."-Joe Simpson
I know right?
Another uninnocent, elegant fall into the unmagnificent lives of adults...
by Smoltz's Beard on May 12, 2010 10:58 AM EDT up reply actions
Well, I had mine first…
*sigh….I guess I will search for a new one tonight.
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 12, 2010 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Gracias!
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 13, 2010 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions
I would also like to thank your dog for being awesome
Living in Cubs/Cards territory, I know about 3 Braves fans in real life. But I can come here and talk Braves any time. And that’s awesome.
Wow
Thank you mvhsbball for giving one of the funniest posts of the year, whether you meant it or not. What a great gesture. Thanks for all that you do.
Oh yeah, and the double pwnage of justin was awesome
"Batting second and playing shortstop-he's Cuban. Yeah, his name's Pablo...no, eh, Yunel Escobar, sorry"
Bieber…not me.
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 10, 2010 11:08 AM EDT up reply actions
Or both.
Mrs. Bieber should be self evident
as for you:
A) he had you two spot on, which in itself is pwnage
B)
I would like to thank GoBravesNY for running NAHWAL because it always reminds me to stay far, far away from Las Vegas.
Now, you could read that as Scott has learned not to gamble, but I read it as he’s learned not to go to Vegas because he’ll end up losing his job. Zing!
cue Pelican pitcture.
/sarcasm. I’m kidding with you
"Batting second and playing shortstop-he's Cuban. Yeah, his name's Pablo...no, eh, Yunel Escobar, sorry"
There’s a distinct lack of Beard mentioned in this thread.
Another uninnocent, elegant fall into the unmagnificent lives of adults...
by Smoltz's Beard on May 10, 2010 10:05 AM EDT reply actions
youre not that important
"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."
My mom says I’m cool.
Another uninnocent, elegant fall into the unmagnificent lives of adults...
by Smoltz's Beard on May 10, 2010 10:13 AM EDT up reply actions
Is that when
She is yelling down to the basement to see if you want lunch?
Ha!
"I may not agree with what you say, but I'll defend to the death your right to say it." Beatrice Hall paraphrasing Voltaire. That being said, it is "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt." Abraham Lincoln
by Vance in Sacramento on May 10, 2010 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I fucking love you Beard!!!!!
"(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 10, 2010 11:16 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
After reading this post.....
I’m not even mad. That’s amazing!
When you've said Jason Heyward, you've said it all.........
Hands down, the BEST place for all things Braves anywhere on the web.
Other teams may have a better record, may no-hit us, may pitch a complete game shutout, may take us deep for 12 runs … but nobody will EVER have a better place to enjoy and learn about their team with fellow fans than we do here at TC. The authors/contributors here are in a class all by themselves and give us readers a place like no other to enjoy.
The GTs are like a freaky family reunion with a cast of unique and odd characters that meet every game. I hate it when something comes up I have to miss one. You all keep me laughing (sometimes cursing), and enjoying the games in a way I can’t imagine being without now.
Thanks mvhsbball for the nice post – and everyone here – take a bow!
"Curve: The loveliest distance between two points." ~ Mae West
by NCChopper on May 10, 2010 11:51 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I seriously love the OTs. They are a mix of hilarity and stupidity. It’s like going to a taping of the Jerry Springer show, sans the inbred hillbillies.
When you've said Jason Heyward, you've said it all.........
And while we're on the subject of thanks,...
I’ll throw in mine. There’s a lot of great people around here, but these kind of stand out.
Since he’s right above, Dave D and all those who share pictures. Thanks. Dave gets special mention just for his high quality, but they are all much appreciated.
Then the two things that got me/kept me around here, GoNY for NAHWAL and cb/yondaime for the minor league recaps. As said, I wouldn’t be here without what y’all do, so thanks.
to you and mvhsbball.. NAHWAL’s my pleasure. As long as nobody bitches about my scoring habits.. I’m good. (Once June and July roll around I’ll score them once games end and you won’t have to wait a whole week for scoring)
"Batting second and playing shortstop-he's Cuban. Yeah, his name's Pablo...no, eh, Yunel Escobar, sorry"
I would like to thank the trolls, because they bring out the best in our ability to make clever retorts, post funny pictures as well as hilarious (and banned) gifs. Plus their ignorance makes me feel better about myself, both as a Braves fan and a person.
"Matt Diaz is a baseball player."-Joe Simpson
by 10-4 on May 10, 2010 12:38 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Rec'd
Another uninnocent, elegant fall into the unmagnificent lives of adults...
by Smoltz's Beard on May 10, 2010 12:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Speaking of gifs...
I found this one searching “glass case of emotion”
"Matt Diaz is a baseball player."-Joe Simpson
That’s a keeper.
Another uninnocent, elegant fall into the unmagnificent lives of adults...
by Smoltz's Beard on May 10, 2010 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions
I would like to thank all the graphics people, because they make things so funny. Just out of curiosity, I did the forbidden – I went to The Good Phight and looked at their game thread – after the game was over. I didn’t post on it, but I nearly fell asleep because it was so boring – 300 comments? Really? We usually have over 1,500 comments on our GTs. Stick that in your juice box and suck it up, Phillies fans because that means we’re awesomer than you!!!
TC IS THE BEST!
Or it just means we’re all cheap and lazy and don’t go to the park to watch the game and instead watch it on TV and post on the computer. ;-)
Well, with the wonderful traffic in Atlanta, it’s a wonder why we’re not going to the game, now, isn’t it?
If I lived in Atlanta
I would make every effort to make it to the games as much as possible. I live in Norfolk, VA and traffic here is a nightmare, but I make it to work everyday!!!
"These days, anytime one of my pitchers keeps Murphy in the ball park, I pat 'em on the fanny" - Pete Rose
i post
from my phone while at the game.
now what?
So wow, that’s still not enough? See, I was still waiting for one of last year’s attendance complainers/Atlanta fan bashers to step up and pay for me to quit my job and pay for my season tickets and the internet service for my phone, so I can go to all the games and be in all the OTs. ‘Cause risking my 5’5" 108lb. life walking through the hood alone with a borrowed expensive camera on my back to go to 33 games apparently wasn’t enough. Oh well.
Oh yeah, this was about traffic.
5’5" and 108? How you doin’?
Shouldn't Wes Timmons get a shot at 3B over that Chipper guy everybody talks about?
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!
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 13, 2010 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Lizziebeth, don’t forget about the fact you’ll also be carrying those keys everyone admires.
"Curve: The loveliest distance between two points." ~ Mae West
I live outside DC and it was “ranked” as the second worst place for traffic. Traffic is just an easy scapegoat for people who want a reason not to go. Not that I’m specifically saying you or anyone else has that reason. But any metro area is going to deal with terrible traffic, yet Boston, the NY teams, the Chicago teams and any other MAJOR market club all seem to be able to deal with the traffic and make it to the game.
But thanks to everyone who contributes here. I’ve lurked for about 3 years now, and I finally decided to join and it’s always been great.
"You guys. You lollygag the ball around the infield. You lollygag your way down to first. You lollygag in and out of the dugout. You know what that makes you? Larry!"
"Lollygaggers!"
"Lollygaggers"
Man, DC traffic sucks so hard. I had to go through there on Monday during rush hour and it amazes me that anyone would ever live there. It cost more for everything and it takes forever to get anywhere. I can’t believe folks don’t realize there are places that are better to live in.
I wrote a novel, it's about baseball, you should buy it: https://www.createspace.com/3407939
www.dropoutproductions.com
you missed one big factor
Public transportation. Boston/NY/Chicago/DC all have great systems. Atlanta? Umm…not so much…
"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."
Yeah I know they all have fantastic systems for public transportation, but the general point was still made. You wouldn’t believe the amount of people who don’t use it in DC (all for good reasons).
CB you haven’t seen nothing until Friday afternoon rush and holiday rush to the Eastern shore and traffic leaving Redskins, Nationals, Capitols and UMD games.
"You guys. You lollygag the ball around the infield. You lollygag your way down to first. You lollygag in and out of the dugout. You know what that makes you? Larry!"
"Lollygaggers!"
"Lollygaggers"
I’ve seen it. I don’t want to see it again. Things are ridiculous enough down here in podunk little Tidewater.
I wrote a novel, it's about baseball, you should buy it: https://www.createspace.com/3407939
www.dropoutproductions.com
Agreed. I can’t wait to move away from here. The amount of people just drive me insane.
"You guys. You lollygag the ball around the infield. You lollygag your way down to first. You lollygag in and out of the dugout. You know what that makes you? Larry!"
"Lollygaggers!"
"Lollygaggers"
I feel your pain. DC traffic sucks.
Another uninnocent, elegant fall into the unmagnificent lives of adults...
by Smoltz's Beard on May 14, 2010 10:04 AM EDT up reply actions
DCtraffic sucks
Still works, the DC was unneccesary.
by Mr. Sanchez on May 14, 2010 10:48 AM EDT up reply actions
Or some of us live over 1000 miles away.
When you've said Jason Heyward, you've said it all.........
this.
"(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 10, 2010 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Promotions all around!
Great post. I kind of took a break from GT’s but now I’m looking forward to the next time I have time to get into one. Thanks for the reminder of how great this place is.
This Heyward kid is different. -Duk, Big League Stew
by McCann and McWill on May 10, 2010 1:13 PM EDT reply actions
Cosmos for everyone!!!
"It breaks your heart. It is designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring, when everything else begins again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops and leaves you to face the fall alone." A. Bartlett Giamatti
Mighty kind of you do write all this
You have my gratitude. I’m also thankful for all of the non-Chinese spambot TC readership that accepts and enjoys the putrid, discourse-lowering garbage I write from time to time. I’m aware that I’m not the gold standard when it comes to statistics, nor am I nearly in tune with the minors, nor actually have any semblance of qualification to get a press pass, so I do my best to get by on bad humor, nerdy references, choppy Photoshop work and attempts to write eloquently.
You guys give me a positive outlet to keep on writing, no matter how much I sometimes hit blocks, and I don’t quite feel so alienated from the world, because so few of my everyday, in-person friends actually comes close to my passion for sport, because I have you creepy internet friends to make me realize that I’m not alone.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
Y’know…I can handle not getting a mention myself, even in a post where el grande joseph gets love, but you made no mention whatsoever of Ryan Klesko, and for that I say
FUCK YOUR FAMILY!!!
Shouldn't Wes Timmons get a shot at 3B over that Chipper guy everybody talks about?
+1
"…aren’t worthy enough to hold his (Pujols) ass cheeks apart while Playboy models wipe him with thousand dollar bills after he craps out the cure to whatever previously-incurable disease." by royhobbs 1/7/09
Thank you!!!!
This is a daily must-read for me! I appreciate all the posts tremendously that are posted throughout the day – always informative, opinionated, and smart. Not only that, but unlike DOB, I don’t just skim through the comments… pretty much everyone has something worth reading!! I love this site, thank all of you guys for making it the great place it is!
Props to Gondeee
Managing a website that has seen the type of growth TC has endured the past two years is not easy but it’s even more difficult to expand your author list and increase content without impacting quality! What you’ve done is the blogosphere equivalent of signing Fred McGriff to compliment Chipper, Maddog, Glav and Smoltzy. Well done ole chum, well done!
"I think the Tigers really overpaided here" ... 2/21/2010 by Holty_Panthers_Fan on Johnny Damon signing for $8 Million
Online hugs
First, great post. I haven’t posted as much time on here as last season, but it’s one of my most frequented websites. You all do a fabulous job.
Second, I also am not a regular on game threads because I’m lame. Aside from a few random threads, I was not aware of the Anchorman love on here. I must admit that I’m happy you all can appreciate my sig (which I’ve had for several months) as much as I do. Besides, Gondeee’s kind of a big deal.
Threeve, I want to have Tommy Hanson and Jason Heyward’s babies. At the same time.
Milk was a bad choice...
Number 3
Is actually biologically possible.
"It breaks your heart. It is designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring, when everything else begins again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops and leaves you to face the fall alone." A. Bartlett Giamatti
science; it happens on TC.
"(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 10, 2010 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Plan A
So all I have to do is sleep with them at the same time. That way, if only one of them impregnates me, they won’t know whose it is.
It’s foolproof.
Milk was a bad choice...
by coldriver10 on May 11, 2010 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions
Kudos on picking the best talent available. ;)
Could you imagine wanting wanting a combo of Mark Lemke, Sid Bream and Jeff Blauser’s babies at the same time. shudders Does anyone have something worse than that?
It would be impossible to get such a combination….Sid Bream’s porn ‘stache makes his sperm faster, stronger, and more suave than regular sperm. Blauser and Lemke wouldn’t stand a chance.
Milk was a bad choice...
by coldriver10 on May 11, 2010 10:44 AM EDT up reply actions
That way, if only one of them impregnates me, they won’t know whose it is.
Unless i missed something glaring, i think there would be a very obvious way to tell.
"Matt Diaz is a baseball player."-Joe Simpson
duh…Jason Heyward’s offspring would be left handed
Heyward,Hanson,and Shaffer r ready now!! Why do you think they havent signed the "right handed bat"?
by fatazfoot on Jan 7, 2009 8:59 PM EST
I have no idea what you’re referring to.
It’s foolproof, I say!
Milk was a bad choice...
by coldriver10 on May 11, 2010 10:41 AM EDT up reply actions
This thread
belongs in the Hall of Fame.
When you've said Jason Heyward, you've said it all.........
I’m actually working on that…I’ll get back to you.
Another uninnocent, elegant fall into the unmagnificent lives of adults...
by Smoltz's Beard on May 11, 2010 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m excited.
"(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 11, 2010 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions
I thought I had done this already...
I would like to thank NCChopper because I’ve never seen a semi-truck look so damn sexy in my entire life.
You’re welcome. I hope to use it a lot this year.
Official Sunshine Pumper. . . Have you been pumped today?
by NCChopper on May 11, 2010 2:40 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
i think fatazfoot has something to say about that
"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."
hear, hear
i don’t know how it took me so long to find this blog but once i did i knew i was in the right place
No, thank YOU.
"Baseball is the only major sport that appears backwards in a mirror." ~George Carlin
Even the Unspeakable Game this year
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2010_04_12_atlmlb_sdnmlb_1&mode=wrap
Was somewhat enjoyable on TC, and that says alot
I feel like pacgnosis
But the numbers back up this assessment. I couldn’t figure out the WPA for TC though.
woah..that’s awesome man. How’d you get all those numbers?
"(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 15, 2010 6:40 PM EDT up reply actions
there has def been a recent explosion in users
seemed to happen this ST…I just assumed that more people were excited about the Braves this 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."
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