Braves Win 9th Straight, Beat Dodgers 4-3
by Scott Coleman on Jun 4, 2010 1:14 AM EDT
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What a team. Tonight's game was proof that every player on the 25-man roster has to contribute in order to win against quality opponents.
Recap:
The Braves got on the board in the 1st inning when Mr. May MVP Troy Glaus ripped a 2-out single up the middle to score Martin Prado from 3rd. Glaus showed his POWAH again in the 4th when he hit a deep solo-HR to left field, his 4th HR in the past 5 games. Nate McLouth then doubled...no seriously, he really did...and drove in Yunel Escobar from 2nd. Kris Medlen then did his best Tim Hudson impression in the 6th when he hit a double to Manny Ramirez in LF. Manny did his typical "iron glove" performance in left and failed to make the catch. To be honest, the Braves probably lucked out a bit. If it was hit to any other LF in the league, the ball would've been caught. It's whatever though and we'll take it.The Braves led 4-0 after 6 innings.
Kris Medlen was fantastic on Thursday night and went 7 and 1/3 innings for the longest start in his short Major League career. Medlen was a victim of a few lucky hits and bad defense by Omar Infante in the top of the 8th, or else he probably could've gone for the complete game. Peter Moylan came in to a 1-out, bases loaded mess in relief of Meds and wasn't able to strand the runners. Pinch hitter Ronnie Belliard hit a 2-run single to RF on a crazy play. At first, it appeared that only James Loney would score. Heyward oddly made an awful throw that was 15 feet away from home plate and it went to the fence behind home plate. Blake DeWitt headed home and figured to reach without a throw, but the ball bounced right to Moylan and he made the throw to a scrambling Brian McCann at home. DeWitt made an incredible 1-handed slide to touch the plate and avoid the tag.
Yeah, check the highlights for that whole thing. It's kinda hard to explain.
After that whole cluster-you-know-what of a play, former-Brave Rafael Furcal drove in Jamey Carroll with a RBI-groundout to Prado. Moylan then walked Matt Kemp which brought up Andre Ethier, the NL's leading hitter. Eric O'Flaherty came in and recorded the biggest out of the night. On a 2-2 pitch, he got Ethier to swing and miss at a filthy slider on the inside corner. The Braves led 4-3 heading into the 9th.
After failing to score in the top of the 9th, the Braves sent Takashi Saito to close out the game against his former team. Nothing was wrong with Wagner. He just needed the night off. Saito got both Ramirez and Loney to pop out and had an 0-2 count on Russell Martin when he injured his left knee. It looked like his knee buckled in a way after making a pitch and the team was on it immediately. He left the game and Jonny Venters entered the game. One pitch later, he had the first save of his career. He threw a filthy slider in the dirt to Martin and he swung and missed badly.
Braves win 4-3.
Game MVP(s)
Kris Medlen - 7.1IP, 6H, 3R (2ER), 0BB/4K
Troy Glaus - 2-for-4, HR (10), 2 RBI (42)
Eric O'Flaherty - He only retired one batter, but that batter was Mr. Walkoff himself Andre Ethier. He's been struggling a bit lately, but he was huge for the Braves tonight.
Game LVP(s)
Omar Infante - 0-for-5, 2 bad defensive plays in the 8th; He bobbled a catchable grounder to start the inning and then horribly mis-read a ball off of Blake DeWitt's bat. We need Omar to play solid defense while Chipper is out. And I'm starting to think I'd feel a little more comfortable with Prado at 3rd and Infante at 2nd.
To be honest, the Dodgers received pretty solid play from everybody despite the loss. No LVP for them.
Open Thread Comments Count: 3,057 -- Lots of new "faces" in the GT tonight. Nice to see.
Upcoming Game: Kenshin Kawakami vs. Clayton Kershaw, 10:10EST; The Dragon Slayer will try to go for his 1st win of the season, but faces a tough task going against Kershaw. CK is a lefty, so I'm guessing we'll see the MVP, Melky Cabrera, in LF tomorrow night.
*UPDATE ON SAITO: As expected, Saito has a left hamstring pull, but they're still not sure how serious it is. They'll see how it does in the upcoming days and then decide if he'll need to go to the DL or not.
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I'm trying something new tonight
Do you like having the recap up early to chat about the game? Let me know.
"(Jason Heyward) is like the Grim Reaper -- You know he's gonna get you, you just never know when or where."
Absolutely
I need validation ASAP after the game.
"Yeah, and if your Aunt Minnie had a moustache she'd be your Uncle Fred.." - Ernie Johnson
i like it
however on the west coast games i dont like it as much because im usually asleep when it would go up. but i love it for the non west coast games
2 earned runs
heyward had an error
"Derek Lowe's Contract Has Stopped Looking Like a Retard Got Lost in a Pen Factory."
7+, not 8+
and one of the runs was unearned./ beat to it
fixed it. I wrote it fast.
"(Jason Heyward) is like the Grim Reaper -- You know he's gonna get you, you just never know when or where."
by Scott Coleman on Jun 4, 2010 1:20 AM EDT up reply actions
I did it more for the unearned run part, in truth.
I wouldn’t have posted the innings correction otherwise because I figured you’d find it the next time you ran thru it.
Picked up Medlen
for a spot start on my fantasy team, that worked out wonderfully, doubly sweet when it’s a Brave. Is Saito serious? Anyone else a little unhappy that Medlen went more than seven though? I know he was dealing but he came up in an opportune situation in the bottom of the 7th and Bobby let him bat. It’s the longest outing of his career and there was a natural reason to take him out. I wasn’t fully on board with that move but whatever, I guess the kid deserved to go out and pitch ‘til he couldn’t.
i agree. Time to PH. And Saito doesn’t look too bad,walked off under his own power and looked fine. but who knows
Aaron Murray for Heisman!!
He had thrown only 83 pitches through 7.
It’s a long road trip with no break. You have to save your bullpen as much as possible.
by DogDaysofSummer on Jun 4, 2010 1:24 AM EDT up reply actions
Looks like a Cox move
I think Bobby is trying to stretch Medlen out and as others have pointed out, Medlen gave Cox a good chance to do it. Low pitch count, not a save situation.
I just curious to see how the starting pitching shakes out once JJ gets back…
idea
tag-team KK and Medlen every 5th day. both are more effective the 1st and 2nd time through the order. so maybe one goes 5 and the other 4. the whole bullpen gets a day of rest
but i don’t think it would ever happen.
STANDINGS HOW DO THEY WORK?
FUCKING MAGIC
by DogDaysofSummer on Jun 4, 2010 1:21 AM EDT up reply actions
+Infinity
You won the game recap thread.
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Jun 4, 2010 2:06 AM EDT up reply actions
Ok ok. I know earlier in the gt I said I was going to bed…..who the hell can sleep with the braves playing! Sittin n da bathroom the last hour cnstantly refreshing my phone to keep up with the game. The girl is sleepin n the next room….hmmmm naughty time or braves time. Awwwwe sorry hun my Tummy hurts! Hahahahaha! Go Braves! Yes it was worth it. Be up at 5 am! See y’all later!
by jdmarine on Jun 4, 2010 1:25 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Lol. The older I get the more normal they seem! Haha
by jdmarine on Jun 4, 2010 1:47 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I would have sent him back out there, too.
With Moylan looking like Greg McMichael lately, not sure I wouldn’t have left him in for one more guy, too.
I couldn’t believe that Joe and Chip missed Kashi back there touching his toes. They were too busy cracking on Martin (deservedly…I expect better from him.)
Where, oh, where are all of the Escobar bashers now?
"Yeah, and if your Aunt Minnie had a moustache she'd be your Uncle Fred.." - Ernie Johnson
El Burro Grande!
"Yeah, and if your Aunt Minnie had a moustache she'd be your Uncle Fred.." - Ernie Johnson
Glaus, Medlan had Good Game
Infante had an absolutely terrible one.
Moylan did his job but got unlucky really.
Only if
His job is throwing a lot of bad pitches and giving me an ulcer.
"Yeah, and if your Aunt Minnie had a moustache she'd be your Uncle Fred.." - Ernie Johnson
He was supposed to get a grounder.
He got his damn grounders.
by DogDaysofSummer on Jun 4, 2010 1:35 AM EDT up reply actions
Except for the guy he walked
The potential winning run.
No biggie…
"Yeah, and if your Aunt Minnie had a moustache she'd be your Uncle Fred.." - Ernie Johnson
It never should have reached that point
So yeah, it was no biggie.
by DogDaysofSummer on Jun 4, 2010 1:40 AM EDT up reply actions
Also, you make it sound like he was missing by like a foot.
Every single pitch except for the pitch was, at the very least, a decent pitch. Unless you want Moylan to just fire his sinker down the the middle to freaking Kemp, which hey, that’s your call.
by DogDaysofSummer on Jun 4, 2010 1:45 AM EDT up reply actions
Calm the hell down.
"Yeah, and if your Aunt Minnie had a moustache she'd be your Uncle Fred.." - Ernie Johnson
My wordage make it seem like I am way more into this then I actually am.
also, you calm down about moylan first, mr. OH GOD HES GIVEN ME ULCERS
by DogDaysofSummer on Jun 4, 2010 1:50 AM EDT up reply actions
Why don't we ask
…how many people who were watching the game were really comfortable watching him pitch that inning, especially in the wake of that 2B trifecta the other day?
He’ll get it together sooner or later but he was most definitely NOT in control and command in this game. Yes, the error hurt him but he was shaky. I seriously doubt I’m the only one here who thinks so.
"Yeah, and if your Aunt Minnie had a moustache she'd be your Uncle Fred.." - Ernie Johnson
Why don't we ask people...
what the ideal result is for a bases loaded, 1 out situation?
by DogDaysofSummer on Jun 4, 2010 1:58 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm guessing
“Basehit” would finish kind of down the list.
"Yeah, and if your Aunt Minnie had a moustache she'd be your Uncle Fred.." - Ernie Johnson
Whatever I'm done
I’m aruging ON THE INTERNET about a baseball game semi-drunk at 2 in the morning.
Even I have a little voice in my head that goes “This is pretty pathetic, don’t you think.” Yes little man, this is.
by DogDaysofSummer on Jun 4, 2010 2:02 AM EDT up reply actions
Lol
“TC posts from last night” status right there
by CalBravesFan on Jun 4, 2010 2:16 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
moylan was due for some bad outings
before his bad outing at home vs. the phils, he had a 2.01 era. moylan’s good, but not that good, and he was due for a regression. better for this to happen during a W than a L
Oh I agree.
He has gotten more than his fair share of luck in the first two months of play. It’s just sad that when he does his job and gets unlucky everyone turns on him.
by DogDaysofSummer on Jun 4, 2010 2:03 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm not "turning on" him.
He’s been shaky the last two outings. End of story.
I really doubt if you asked him he’d say he “did his job”, nor should he. This buck passing junk is one of the things I most hate about current day analysis.
"Yeah, and if your Aunt Minnie had a moustache she'd be your Uncle Fred.." - Ernie Johnson
Moylan should have done a better job of using his telekinesis to guide the ball directly into Prado’s glove on that first batter. He really fucked that up.
"UNLIKE CYBORG REYES JOJO MY CPU DOES NOT REQUIRE 'EARNED RUNS' FOR NOURISHMENT"
by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 4, 2010 10:11 AM EDT up reply actions
Love it
"Braves fans in the hizzy" -Boog
"Is that like the crib?" - Joe
by GwinnettBraves on Jun 4, 2010 2:37 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
So we're one game away from .600
When was the last time we were .600 this late?
SOMEONE GO FIND OUT!
Go USA, Braves, BU Terriers, Irish, Caps, Colts, Hoyas, NU Cats, Wizards, DC United, Washington Freedom
BU Hockey: National Champions 1971, 1972, 1978, 1995, 2009
Imagine if...
We didn’t “Kick the shit” out of a 9-game stretch earlier this year.
I don't know shit about baseball.
by oVecKid on Jun 4, 2010 3:19 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Yep.
Trade D. Lowe! Just a few more QSes out of him, and teams desperate for pitching at the trade deadline will be ready to bite. Oh, sweet, sweet salary relief….
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Jun 4, 2010 2:10 AM EDT up reply actions
Too bad nobody in their right mind would want to do that.
[only built for cuban linx]
by Mighty Healthy on Jun 4, 2010 2:42 AM EDT up reply actions
"Nobody in their right mind"
Is a category that often includes about half a dozen MLB general managers.
I still doubt it’ll happen but stupider moves have been made.
"Yeah, and if your Aunt Minnie had a moustache she'd be your Uncle Fred.." - Ernie Johnson
"nobody in their right mind"
Omar Minaya is always on that list!
Shouldn't Brent Clevlen get a shot in LF before...awww, forget it!
well
The hard part is all of our starters have been pitching great lately D. Lowe and KK included
by drumzalicious on Jun 4, 2010 3:45 AM EDT up reply actions
You're drunk? You don't know what drunk is.
Don’t you understand Fauntleroy? The Braves have headed too the World series,(hic) The kid beat the Brooklyn bastards! Hey! What time is it and why am I still awake? I’m from LA but I don’t like the Dodgers anymore as their fans don’t have anymore class than the Phillies. They irk me with their Manny mania, cheating low life bastard and fall down fielder, Ha Ha! I guess I don’t like people who refer to other people , as a group, as Devils. As if we all have snakes growing out of our heads. Beggar bastards. But hey! I’m just having fun.
Senator, we have another old saying,"Don't piss down my back and tell me it's raining." Fletcher
Welcome xD
I don't know shit about baseball.
by oVecKid on Jun 4, 2010 3:20 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Sorry about not having a "jump"
The little bar decided to hide tonight. That’s always a good time.
"(Jason Heyward) is like the Grim Reaper -- You know he's gonna get you, you just never know when or where."
Most importantly, the new “faces” eh? Guess the 9 game winning streak isn’t bad either. I think Moylan will start to pick it up, he always does work on MLB 10 the show…“The Submariner from Down Under”, as they say. Great win tonight. Excited to see KK get his first win tomorrow (hopefully) and see the Braves take over sole possession of the best record in the NL. Can’t wait to see how June plays out.
if we win tomorrow night
we’ll either have the best freakin record in the NL or be 4 games ahead of the Phillies. That’s pretty neat.
"(Jason Heyward) is like the Grim Reaper -- You know he's gonna get you, you just never know when or where."
by Scott Coleman on Jun 4, 2010 4:29 AM EDT up reply actions
win-win
I love it when our competitors play each other!
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Jun 4, 2010 11:23 AM EDT up reply actions
As much as I would like the braves to have the best record in the NL. I hope the Padres sweep. I’m more concerned with burying the rest of the NL East.
Braves Win! Braves Win!
+1
I believe there ought to be a constitutional amendment outlawing Astroturf and the designated hitter. ~ Crash Davis
by Old Braves' Fan on Jun 4, 2010 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah, I wasn’t too sure. I’m thinking it’s all about the same. I just wish Brandon Hicks could hit something. He’d be a perfect backup for Chipper and Esco.
"(Jason Heyward) is like the Grim Reaper -- You know he's gonna get you, you just never know when or where."
by Scott Coleman on Jun 4, 2010 3:59 AM EDT up reply actions
Same. I’d like to see Conrad in instead of Infante one of these games while Chipper is out.
"UNLIKE CYBORG REYES JOJO MY CPU DOES NOT REQUIRE 'EARNED RUNS' FOR NOURISHMENT"
by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 4, 2010 10:13 AM EDT up reply actions
Pretty much. Conrad knows how to take a walk and has power, plus his defense has been better (SSS).
"UNLIKE CYBORG REYES JOJO MY CPU DOES NOT REQUIRE 'EARNED RUNS' FOR NOURISHMENT"
by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 4, 2010 12:23 PM EDT up reply actions
or Conrad at 3B
and Prado at 2B, where he normally plays.
I too would like to see Brooksy in there one of these days.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Jun 4, 2010 11:24 AM EDT up reply actions
The mental side of the game.
here is a quote from Heap on Meds dominating the Dodgers:
"He had all his pitches working tonight. Location was great. He’s a competitor. He takes the mound and he expects to do that. That’s half the battle up here at the big-league level."
9
Who was the last team to lose and win nine straight in a season or before the All Star Break?
Why is McLouth batting 8th when he’s being out hit by the pitcher in his last 10 starts (it might be more than that)?
anyone think heyward needs a little Tom Emanski Instructional video?
I’ll take back to back to back championships if thats what it takes
We have traded away great players for less than nothing and let Texierra walk away, and much much more so pray that Hayward is sent from God and that his energy can ignite the veterans and cause the younger players to hustle more and play winning baseball...
green.
"UNLIKE CYBORG REYES JOJO MY CPU DOES NOT REQUIRE 'EARNED RUNS' FOR NOURISHMENT"
by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 4, 2010 11:17 AM EDT up reply actions
Man, that RBI list is weird.
Who would’ve thunk that aside from Albert, the top 5 would include Chris Young, Jorge Cantu, and Casey McGehee? Weird that it’s not Reynolds / Ramirez / Fielder (or Braun).
But yeah, we’re awesome.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Jun 4, 2010 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions
Casey McGehee is pretty good, just under rated
It's deja vu all over again.
You better cut the pizza in four pieces because I'm not hungry enough to eat six.
It ain't over til it's over
-Yogi Berra
by MBL1 on Jun 4, 2010 11:41 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Not saying he's not good
just that I’d expect Braun or Fielder to have more RBIs
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Jun 4, 2010 11:49 AM EDT up reply actions
Fielder is too busy eating all the sunflower seeds and bubblegum and drinking the gatorade in the dugout to get these “RBIs”
can you eat “RBIs”?
It's deja vu all over again.
You better cut the pizza in four pieces because I'm not hungry enough to eat six.
It ain't over til it's over
-Yogi Berra
by MBL1 on Jun 4, 2010 12:01 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
well, if you're dyslexic you can
because then they’d be RIBs
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Jun 4, 2010 12:10 PM EDT up reply actions
i think you're right
but the use of “RBIs” is so prevalent nowadays that it’s hard to not play along :-/
Wrong in the journalistic world...
RBIs is the correct AP style. Since this is a blog, which is a form of journalism, RBIs is actually correct.
-C
Buster Olney was on Mike and Mike or one of those shows the other day...
saying New York Times required RBI, not RBIs. I’d assume they use AP style.
Chris Young has 39 RBI
what the hell? since when?
"(Jason Heyward) is like the Grim Reaper -- You know he's gonna get you, you just never know when or where."
by Scott Coleman on Jun 4, 2010 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions
LVP
I would suggest Russel Martin (0-4, 3k, 2LOB), but catching is tough job and he’s good at it. I’d go with Manny Ramirez (0-4, 2LOB) with that terrible attempt in left and his trademark falling-down-and-rolling bit.
I believe there ought to be a constitutional amendment outlawing Astroturf and the designated hitter. ~ Crash Davis
by Old Braves' Fan on Jun 4, 2010 10:37 AM EDT reply actions
Either one would be a good choice, but I'd go with Manny.
In addition to his terrible defense, he had the worst WPA of the Dodgers’ hitters (-0.168).
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Jun 4, 2010 11:38 AM EDT up reply actions
Agree totally
That’s why I said, “I would suggest Russel Russell Martin…,” but would go with Manny. I know he has serious ability to hit, but he has terrible defensive skills and I just overall don’t like him.
I believe there ought to be a constitutional amendment outlawing Astroturf and the designated hitter. ~ Crash Davis
by Old Braves' Fan on Jun 4, 2010 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Scratch the “Russel.” That was supposed to have been a strikethrough to correct my previous mispelling. Doh!
I believe there ought to be a constitutional amendment outlawing Astroturf and the designated hitter. ~ Crash Davis
by Old Braves' Fan on Jun 4, 2010 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions
meh. See above.
I believe there ought to be a constitutional amendment outlawing Astroturf and the designated hitter. ~ Crash Davis
by Old Braves' Fan on Jun 4, 2010 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Being a fan is staying up till 1:00 a.m. To watch your team play a game on the west coast.
It's deja vu all over again.
You better cut the pizza in four pieces because I'm not hungry enough to eat six.
It ain't over til it's over
-Yogi Berra
by MBL1 on Jun 4, 2010 10:56 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Or
Being so confident in your team that with a 4-0 lead in the 6th you go to sleep.
"Matt Diaz is a baseball player."-Joe Simpson
No
You have to watch the whole game -even if it goes into extras. Coca cola helps you stay awake
It's deja vu all over again.
You better cut the pizza in four pieces because I'm not hungry enough to eat six.
It ain't over til it's over
-Yogi Berra
by MBL1 on Jun 4, 2010 11:40 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Lol
It's deja vu all over again.
You better cut the pizza in four pieces because I'm not hungry enough to eat six.
It ain't over til it's over
-Yogi Berra
by MBL1 on Jun 4, 2010 11:59 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
ok, i’m gonna need your age, because your formula does not sound like someone who is out of college and had a regular job.
"Matt Diaz is a baseball player."-Joe Simpson
A/S/L!
"UNLIKE CYBORG REYES JOJO MY CPU DOES NOT REQUIRE 'EARNED RUNS' FOR NOURISHMENT"
by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 4, 2010 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Who me?
If so, i have no life, so i dont have an age.
It's deja vu all over again.
You better cut the pizza in four pieces because I'm not hungry enough to eat six.
It ain't over til it's over
-Yogi Berra
by MBL1 on Jun 4, 2010 12:39 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Troy Glaus facts:
If Ibanez doesn’t get a glove on that ball that went for a double on Wednesday, Glaus would now have hit homers in 5 straight games.
During the Braves’ 9-game win streak, Glaus has hit .379 / .500 /.862 with 10 runs and 15 RBIs. The runs are I think even more impressive than the RBIs, given his “speed.”
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
Oh,
and Glaus’ WPA during the streak is 1.077, which is downright Heywardesque
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Jun 4, 2010 11:39 AM EDT up reply actions
Poor Heyward. Glaus is stealing all his thunder.
Jason Heyward is the reason that Chuck Norris parks his car in a garage.
Heyward
Needs to work on his throwing!
It's deja vu all over again.
You better cut the pizza in four pieces because I'm not hungry enough to eat six.
It ain't over til it's over
-Yogi Berra
by MBL1 on Jun 4, 2010 11:59 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
If it hadn’t been for that weirdly awesome slide, the Dodgers guy would’ve been out at home.
Jason Heyward is the reason that Chuck Norris parks his car in a garage.
Umm yea bc moylan made an equally awesome play off the wall….that throw was one of the worst I’ve seen in awhile
We have traded away great players for less than nothing and let Texierra walk away, and much much more so pray that Hayward is sent from God and that his energy can ignite the veterans and cause the younger players to hustle more and play winning baseball...
Glaus's home run streak
is a result of a new ministry aimed @ all his critics. He’s trying to homer at least once a game. It’s called “Homers for Haters.”
Ibanez was just helping him get more doubles so ...
I couldn’t pick on him anymore. Nice guy that Raul.
POWAH!
I believe there ought to be a constitutional amendment outlawing Astroturf and the designated hitter. ~ Crash Davis
by Old Braves' Fan on Jun 4, 2010 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Dont u jus luuuv 9 game winz streeeekz?
So much bettah than losin streakz
It's deja vu all over again.
You better cut the pizza in four pieces because I'm not hungry enough to eat six.
It ain't over til it's over
-Yogi Berra
by MBL1 on Jun 4, 2010 11:58 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
I’m hoping against hope that it will be double digits tonight.
Despite Kawakami’s un-stellar start, the fact Heyward isn’t his normal super-awesome self, and the fact that most stats don’t support #10, the Braves have a chance.
If I take it one game at a time, I won’t go loco. I think.
Jason Heyward is the reason that Chuck Norris parks his car in a garage.
Oh don't worry
You’re already loco
It's deja vu all over again.
You better cut the pizza in four pieces because I'm not hungry enough to eat six.
It ain't over til it's over
-Yogi Berra
by MBL1 on Jun 4, 2010 12:04 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
KK has been really darn good lately.
We’ve got a very good chance of winning tonight. Maybe the Dodgers are favored, but this is baseball, not college football. The underdog wins a lot of the time.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Jun 4, 2010 12:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Feelin' the love for KK
I just hope he doesn’t leave that one pitch up in the zone, or the defense make taht critical error or bone-headed play. Then again, the ’pen could blow it too. Do I worry too much?
I believe there ought to be a constitutional amendment outlawing Astroturf and the designated hitter. ~ Crash Davis
by Old Braves' Fan on Jun 4, 2010 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey?
Does anyone here know Glaus’ contract details? Do the braves have an option year? Or is it one and done?I Really don’t want to lose Troy. Especially with Chipper probably retiring.
Braves Win! Braves Win!
From Cot’s Baseball Contracts:
Troy Glaus 1b
1 year/$1.75M (2010)
* 1 year/$1.75M (2010)
o signed by Atlanta as a free agent 1/5/10
o $0.25M roster bonus for 100 days on active 25-man roster
o performance bonuses: $0.35M each for 400, 450, 500 PAs; $0.4M for 550 PAs; $0.55M for 600 PAs
People will come Ray. The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. It has been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt and erased again. But baseball has marked the time. This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
Hey there!
Are you going to any of the games this weekend?
"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
Hola! It's been a while :)
Sadly, I will not be at any of the games this weekend. I live about 5 hours from L.A. and I hate it there, I try to avoid it like the plague!
And truthfully, I didn’t realize the Braves were going to be in SoCal until I looked at the schedule about a week ago. I wish I could make it down to see them play when they are on a roll, instead I got to see them when they were struggling against the stupid Giants.
I hope you are doing well!
People will come Ray. The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. It has been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt and erased again. But baseball has marked the time. This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
Yep, too long...
And all is well here, especially with the current atmosphere of positivity!
Stay warm!
"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
Now that’s money well spent. Troy will be rewarded next year. I’d like to see the braves sign him. Just don’t want them to overpay, or sign him for too many years.
Braves Win! Braves Win!
I don’t think Wren would make that mistake. It’ll all depend on how Freeman does this year. If we could snag Glaus for a 2-year deal that’d be great, but he may be looking for more years.
"UNLIKE CYBORG REYES JOJO MY CPU DOES NOT REQUIRE 'EARNED RUNS' FOR NOURISHMENT"
by Smoltz's Beard on Jun 4, 2010 12:26 PM EDT up reply actions
I wouldn’t blame him. Considering his age and the numbers he’s putting up, this offseason will probably be his last chance for a big pay day. Unless he turns into some Moyer/Franco type.
Braves Win! Braves Win!
Glaus
This year’s team friendly contract was entirely to show the league that he is over the shoulder surgery issue and still worth a decent contract. Bobby Cox last year might have played a small part, knowing Cox is a player friendly manager. I’d really like to have Glaus back next year, we need the RH power bat and Freeman is still very young at 20 in AAA. But we won’t sign him for anything like this year’s deal.
Heyward is pretty good
All I know is, I’m getting tired of seeing this team win ballgames. Where’s a 9 game losing streak when you need one?
"Jason Heyward was a Greek philosopher reincarnated as a baseball player." - Don Sutton
Reverse psychology? ;-)
I believe there ought to be a constitutional amendment outlawing Astroturf and the designated hitter. ~ Crash Davis
by Old Braves' Fan on Jun 4, 2010 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions
You forgot to mention that guy who left the game without throwing a pitch – the dodgers guy. That was sooo weird
It's deja vu all over again.
You better cut the pizza in four pieces because I'm not hungry enough to eat six.
It ain't over til it's over
-Yogi Berra
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