6/4/10 - GBraves vs SWB Yankees (Schafer shows what he's capable of)
by Dave_D on Jun 7, 2010 9:36 AM EDT
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PrintMy wife and I attended the Gwinnett game on Friday night. We had a 30 minute delay to the start as there was a T-Storm that rolled through at around 6:15 PM so they had to dry off the field. Anyway, Jordan Schafer and Matt Young stole the show in this game. Schafer batted leadoff and showed why he was a top prospect a few years ago as he truly set the table for the Braves. Matt Young made a game saving diving catch at the fence in the top of the 8th to preserve the lead for the Braves (I was too busy watching and not photographing that play unfortunately, but it was on the other side of the field and it was DARK!) and he also contributed with a long 3B to left center field. Tim Gustafson carried a no hitter into the 5th or 6th inning too, as there was an all around great performance by the team. Mitch Jones also had a cameo at first base, so now onto the pictures (and eventually the videos).
Pictures after the Jump.
Freddie Freeman (didn't play as he was still nursing his sore knee) talks to one of the GBraves staff (who consequently was the one who decided to not keep me on as the photography intern) before the game.
Mitch Jones playing 1B (Barbaro Canizares was the DH)
Tim Gustafson dealing
Wes Timmons is talented, he can catch a ball and blow a bubble at the same time
One of the newer G-Braves, Alex Romero (first time I had seen him).
Jordan Schafer getting one of his 2 hits
He then promptly stole 2nd without a throw
Schafer slides into home safely on a ball that got past the catcher
Barbaro Canizares going after a high pitch
Mitch Jones makes contact
Clint Sammons shows off his bat flex
Jordan Schafer takes off for another SB attempt, but this time moves to 3rd on the single by Wes Timmons
Jordan Schafer tries to score on a double steal (Wes Timmons tried to steal 2nd) but he was gunned down as the Yankees were not fooled.
I'm just glad he didn't hurt himself on the slide after seeing him make this face.
More to come later....
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Great pics, and lol at the Wes Timmons one! Are you going to The Ted this season? I’d love to see your pics from Atl Braves.
It's deja vu all over again.
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by MBL1 on Jun 7, 2010 11:39 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
I might make it to the Ted for a game or two this year…but not sure how well the photos will go though since they supposedly don’t allow any lenses over 6" in, and I don’t think any of my lenses are less than 6"!
We’ll see though. Thanks for the comments.
are your lenses the huge 400-500mm ones that most sports photographers use? they must be hella expensive
are you shooting from the stands or the photographer’s camera well? you did mention you were a GBraves photog intern, so that’s why I ask.
I have the 300mm f/2.8, but it’s big enough. I’ll occasionally throw on the 1.4x Teleconverter to get to 420mm, but that’s only if it’s a day game or in the first couple of innings of a night game.
I’m in the stands, not the well. The well is only for the team and credentialed photogs. I was SUPPOSED to be one of their photography interns, but they decided to sever our relationship for reasons I’m still not completely clear on and won’t go into on a public forum. I obviously was not happy about their decision, but what’s done is done.
Beautiful as ever!!
Sorry for the delay, been dealing with family stuff.
I’ll try to remember to email you with my thoughts on this. If I don’t, remind me.
Diggin' on that photography.
Rec’d.
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Sweet pics from you as usual.
I admit I did cringe when I saw the pic of Jordan Schafer sliding into home. That has to be hard on his healing wrist. :(
Chipper: "It has never been about money for me, and it never will be about money. It has always been about winning, comfort and playing for Bobby Cox."
Thanks, and yes I was afraid the collision at home would be bad for Schafer. However, it appears he is wearing some sort of protector over the wrist when he’s on the basepaths. You can see he doesn’t have it here after batting
But does have it on here while running the bases (it’s his left wrist that was hurt)
His head looks tiny in that helmet.
And it goes without saying, thanks for the awesome pics. Her loss is our gain, and we really appreciate it.
Hahahaha, yeah teh helmet looks waaay too big on him
"Tony Gwynn made sacrifices. Cal Ripken made sacrifices. I'm not sure Derek Jeter made sacrifices given the ungodly deep pockets the Yankees have." - Chipper Jones
by MBL1 on Jun 7, 2010 4:24 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
The new minor league helmets look big on everyone…because they are big and bulky. Think Dark Helmet from Spaceballs…so unless you have a huge head, it’s going to look like you’re a little leaguer wearing the helmet that doesn’t fit.
I guess safety is more important, but none of the players like it. Plus they’re all dual flapped.
They are ridiculous. The sad thing is you get used to them after a while and only notice how dumb they look when you see a guy like Jordan, who’s pretty skinny, wearing one.
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My first thought when seeing the Alex Romero pic...
Was, “What is Kawakami doing in Gwinnett?”
Glad Schafer wasn’t hurt on that slide. Good job getting a picture of his face, because that. is. awesome.
"If I had a little humility, I would be perfect" - Ted Turner
Sweet pictures.
Hopefully Jordan can get back in the swing of things. I’d like to see him in our outfield next year.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
Same here
If Nate is traded, DFA, or released, I would absolutely love a HInske/Diaz-Schafer-Heyward outfield next year.
I hate the Phillies so much...
Great Pics
No offense, Dave, but if that girl (in the first pic) was also competing for an internship, I would have kept her too.
I hate the Phillies so much...
She wasn’t competing, she would have been my boss. The picture of her above is the most flattering I could find (and also doesn’t show her face, which works on both counts). ;-)
Great pics
Good to hear Schafer leading off. I hope he gets comfortable their because he really could be the leadoff were looking for.
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