Braves Beat Brewers 2-1 Behind Chipper, Prado and Jurrjens
by Scott Coleman on Jul 15, 2010 10:08 PM EDT
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That was a nice way to start the 2nd half.
Jair Jurrjens was pretty good on Thursday and went 6 2/3 innings and only gave up 5 hits on the night. The Brewers scored their only run on the 4th pitch of the game when Corey Hart hit his 22nd HR of the season to right field.
The Braves offense struggled with RISP, but Martin Prado and Chipper Jones both hit solo-HRs in the 3rd to put the Braves up 2-1. Alex Gonzalez had a solid debut and went 1-for-3 with a 2B and BB. Jason Heyward also returned and despite going 0-for-4, took some great swings and hit the ball hard.
The bullpen combination of Moylan, Venters and Wagner was fantastic (yet again) and worked 2 and 1/3 innings of shutout baseball. Only Moylan allowed a base-runner on an infield single from Hart.
The Phillies are losing getting killed in Chicago and the Mets have a tough game against Tim Lincecum in San Francisco, so it could be a profitable night for our beloved Bravos.
Full recap to come.
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i didnt think jj was great at all
i thought he got pretty lucky to only give up 1 run considering how many times he was hit hard. great play from the outfielders, though
You’re right, I changed the headline a bit.
"Sharks have a week dedicated to Jason Heyward."
METS: My Entire Team Sucks.
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by Scott Coleman on Jul 15, 2010 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Jason’s defense may be a bit underrated. He made some good plays in the OF tonight. He’ll get going soon, don’t worry about 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 Jul 15, 2010 10:12 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
we need a new NAHWAL question – minutes/seconds on BBTN talking about that braves/showing highlights….
"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 Jul 15, 2010 10:15 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Nothing special
unless I missed something, while eating dinner.
Washington Tribune, June 29 2010 – "The stonecutters carving Stephen Strasburg’s name onto the Washington Monument have been directed to await further instructions."
I mean, box score says 0-3
Which isn’t really a big deal. Blanco’s been playing over his head a little bit and he’ll come back down to normal, but he’s playing pretty well in CF and getting on base, which is exactly what we need from him.
The real question is
Why is Blanco hitting eighth? I guess the answer is obvious, he’s a subpar hitter, but that hurt us at least once tonight.
Bottom of the 4th, Gonzalez comes up and hits a double. Blanco is at the plate. Normally in these situations, Blanco would bunt towards 3rd base and sacrifice Gonzalez over, but still have a really good chance of beating out a single since he is so fast.
But, Cox can’t do that because Jurrjens is right behind Blanco. So, he let Blanco hit, and he flies out to center. Then Jurrjens comes up and for whatever reason Cox doesn’t ask him to bunt either.
Overall that inning kind of annoyed me. I think it’ll be better for Gonzalez to hit 8th, that way Blanco can get on base for him.
Because bunting a runner to 3rd with one out is a dumb idea.
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 Jul 16, 2010 2:07 AM EDT up reply actions
As a left handed hitter, it should be relatively easy for Blanco to pull the ball and move the runner to 3rd. A failure to do so in a tight ball game was disappointing.
by LEastCoastBears on Jul 16, 2010 11:50 AM EDT up reply actions
Then Jurrjens comes up and for whatever reason Cox doesn’t ask him to bunt either.
This is what I was replying to.
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 Jul 16, 2010 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions
nothing
that was kind of my point by saying “he goes and pulls this” saying that he has a bad night.
by drumzalicious on Jul 16, 2010 3:04 AM EDT up reply actions
Not sure if anyone noticed but Brandon Beachy went CRAZY tonight
5 IP 3 H 1 ER 1 BB 13 K’s
Love it.
Something about that dude makes me tingly.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Jul 15, 2010 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions
there's a reason i put him high on my prospects list
HUMAN TEAMMATE HEYWARD JASON FOR FRANCHISE MVP AFTER TAKING MATTERS INTO OWN HANDS AND REMOVING MCLOUTH NATE FROM LINEUP
This made me smile:
Braves win, 2-1
Those fucking cockroaches can’t lose at home
by Syler on Jul 15, 2010 6:56 PM MST
From AmazinAvenue.
"Sharks have a week dedicated to Jason Heyward."
METS: My Entire Team Sucks.
Phillies Baseball: Established - 2008
by Scott Coleman on Jul 15, 2010 10:17 PM EDT reply actions 10 recs
Love it. :)
The birth of Jason Heyward was God’s punishment for the sins of the people in New York and Philly.
by TonyAlmeyda on Jul 15, 2010 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Just throw dollar bills at me, and I will go away.
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 Jul 16, 2010 2:08 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
nice
True randomness might get you calling a Hail Mary play on first-and-goal from the two yard line. You might catch the defense off guard with that, but your likelihood of scoring would be much less than if you called the utterly predictable halfback dive. - TSK
for JoJo Reyes?
The birth of Jason Heyward was God’s punishment for the sins of the people in New York and Philly.
by TonyAlmeyda on Jul 15, 2010 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions
And 2 of those came on consecutive nights when Philly was good and we were very bad.
"Sharks have a week dedicated to Jason Heyward."
METS: My Entire Team Sucks.
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by Scott Coleman on Jul 15, 2010 10:37 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Jealous?
I would say so :)
Washington Tribune, June 29 2010 – "The stonecutters carving Stephen Strasburg’s name onto the Washington Monument have been directed to await further instructions."
They were supposed be pretty good at home, too. Maybe still bitter about last week.
"Infield hits are sexy, because they require technique."
-Ichiro
by VivaLosBravos on Jul 16, 2010 12:39 AM EDT up reply actions
I think he meant.. Thank God we don't
Have to play in our cockroach infested home.
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by SidGlaus on Jul 15, 2010 11:09 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Why do I read that in a Latino accent?
Oh right: Scarface. When he says he’ll “kill those fucking cock-a-roaches!!”
Makes sense. The Mets are very into the Latin-American influence. I could totally see Minaya saying “Say hello to my little friend” when he’s announcing that he, say, traded for Luis Castillo.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Jul 15, 2010 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, I got the quote slightly wrong:
Tony Montana: I got ears, ya know. I hear things.
Frank Lopez: Yeah? What do you hear about Echevierra and the Diaz brothers? What about them? What about Gaspar Gomez? What is he gonna do when you start moving 2000 keys?
Tony Montana: Fuck Gaspar Gomez! And fuck the fuckin’ Diaz brothers! Fuck ’em all! I bury those cockroaches!
What do the Mets have against Matt Diaz and his brother?
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Jul 15, 2010 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Also, this:
Tony Montana: Hey, Frank, you’re a piece of shit.
Frank Lopez: What are you talking about?
Tony Montana: You know what I’m taking about about, you fucking cockroach.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Jul 15, 2010 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Irony
Matt has a few brothers
but his most famous one (other than Matt himself) is Johnny Diaz
who is a really good Christian singer.
So the Mets hate a good Christian? Tisk, tisk, another reason to dislike them.
by braves_aggie12 on Jul 15, 2010 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions
SCHADENFREUDE!
HUMAN TEAMMATE HEYWARD JASON FOR FRANCHISE MVP AFTER TAKING MATTERS INTO OWN HANDS AND REMOVING MCLOUTH NATE FROM LINEUP
Chipper bounces back
Heyward recovers his stroke, Prado rakes, Glaus enters May mode, McCann goes nuts, and Hanson goes total Cyborg.
Wags remains absolutely invincable, JJ wins next 10 starts, AlexG makes us all forget whatshisname, and Hinske extends his personal WS streak.
by fandave on Jul 15, 2010 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
about to rec
didn’t want to jump the gun
"Infield hits are sexy, because they require technique."
-Ichiro
by VivaLosBravos on Jul 16, 2010 12:40 AM EDT up reply actions
Feels even better with the Phillies losing.
I think Philly is delusional. Yes they have Ryan Howard. Yes they have the artist formerly known as Jimmy Rollins. But man, that pitching staff is terrible. Halladay and Hamels are about the only two pitchers on their staff that would even crack our rotation.
Halladay would do a lot more than crack our rotation
and I’d take Hamels over Lowe any day, but that said…we roll 5 deep bitches!
Even the pen. Who in their bullpen would you want? Lidge and maybe Romero? Heck, Romero would be the fourth best LEFTY in the pen.
Ugh
Contreras, I think. He could be a long guy who’s also solid in high leverage. Take him over Chavez. And I MIGHT take Lidge over EOF, change Venters to a LOOGY, and then hope he’s a bit better in the 8th then the 9th.
He absolutely crapped the bed tonight
HUMAN TEAMMATE HEYWARD JASON FOR FRANCHISE MVP AFTER TAKING MATTERS INTO OWN HANDS AND REMOVING MCLOUTH NATE FROM LINEUP
Contreras, that is
HUMAN TEAMMATE HEYWARD JASON FOR FRANCHISE MVP AFTER TAKING MATTERS INTO OWN HANDS AND REMOVING MCLOUTH NATE FROM LINEUP
I don't want Lidge.
(not with his conract anyway). And Romero would be like our 7th best left in the pen. I’d rather have Tim Collins.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Jul 15, 2010 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Lidge
Coughed up a 3 run lead in a rally that started with no one on and 2 outs in Cincinnati a few weeks ago. His offense covered his ass in the 10th but he’s very, very apt to do that.
Plus, I wouldn’t want a closer who wets himself whenever that Pujols commercial comes on TV.
"Desperation is a stinky cologne. " - Captain Grady
I remember saying in the offseason that our offense is not THAT far off of theirs, and that our pitching was WAY better, and that gave us a good chance to win the division.
Yeah, people thought that was dumb.
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 Jul 16, 2010 2:11 AM EDT up reply actions
Additionally
Our roster is fairly young on average (and poised to get younger as the next few years roll along), while the Phillies have a lot of guys who wore Zubaz pants in high school.
"There was a time when we'd take a guy like you in the back and beat you with a hose." - Captain O"Hagan
I can easily picture Moyer in a pair of Larry King's suspenders.
"Infield hits are sexy, because they require technique."
-Ichiro
by VivaLosBravos on Jul 16, 2010 3:08 AM EDT up reply actions
i said the same thing
people didnt believe then but now they do and half of our lineup has been slumping
by drumzalicious on Jul 16, 2010 3:07 AM EDT up reply actions
That's exactly what I said.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Jul 16, 2010 11:04 AM EDT up reply actions
I think the only thing you and I have disagreed on is this Yunel trade
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 Jul 16, 2010 11:23 AM EDT up reply actions
for JoJo Reyes
The birth of Jason Heyward was God’s punishment for the sins of the people in New York and Philly.
by TonyAlmeyda on Jul 15, 2010 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions
OHNOES
The birth of Jason Heyward was God’s punishment for the sins of the people in New York and Philly.
by TonyAlmeyda on Jul 15, 2010 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Sad isn’t it.
Washington Tribune, June 29 2010 – "The stonecutters carving Stephen Strasburg’s name onto the Washington Monument have been directed to await further instructions."
not at all
"Infield hits are sexy, because they require technique."
-Ichiro
by VivaLosBravos on Jul 16, 2010 12:41 AM EDT up reply actions
I was being sarcastic
I am definitely not sad about trading JoJo :)
Washington Tribune, June 29 2010 – "The stonecutters carving Stephen Strasburg’s name onto the Washington Monument have been directed to await further instructions."
Solid Victory
Ok pitching, nice long ball by Prado and Chipper, great job by the most underrated Bullpen in baseball, and of course nice glove by Heyward. Let’s do it again tomorrow.
by romone_braves91 on Jul 15, 2010 10:28 PM EDT reply actions
Nice, quick synopsis.
"This stadium is upside down!!!" -Jim Powell, 4/5/2010
by Cammando2317 on Jul 16, 2010 9:00 AM EDT up reply actions
Hehehehe
Talking about the “OF situation” in NY. Apparently, the Mets have 4 starters for only three spots.
“What should the Mets do?”
(Bench Francoeur except against lefties)
4 starters in the OF......
>implying frenchy is a legit starter in a corner outfield position
HAHAHAAHAAHAHHAHA
by kbertling353 on Jul 15, 2010 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA this
HUMAN TEAMMATE HEYWARD JASON FOR FRANCHISE MVP AFTER TAKING MATTERS INTO OWN HANDS AND REMOVING MCLOUTH NATE FROM LINEUP
Who's the 4th starter?
Fernando Martinez?
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Jul 15, 2010 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Gary Matthews Jr?
"Infield hits are sexy, because they require technique."
-Ichiro
by VivaLosBravos on Jul 16, 2010 12:42 AM EDT up reply actions
he wields the contract of a starter
"Infield hits are sexy, because they require technique."
-Ichiro
by VivaLosBravos on Jul 16, 2010 12:42 AM EDT up reply actions
Nah, they released him.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Jul 16, 2010 11:05 AM EDT up reply actions
Let’s hope that Heyward is fine from becoming one with that wall.
MUST RECONFIGURE STRIKEZONE PARAMETERS TO ACCOUNT FOR FALLIBLE HUMAN UMPIRE - CyborgHanson48
psssssssh
let’s hope the wall is okay
"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 Jul 15, 2010 10:49 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Hopefully he doesn't have any soreness that lingers
That said, it was obviously a hell of a play. I thought Frenchy got very slow jumps on the ball, but did well when he could get a head of steam going on a play in the corner. Heyward got a better jump on the ball and was flying into the corner on that play. Francoeur wouldn’t have gotten there.
I think I like our new RFer.
A couple thoughts about that
1. Heyward is so big when I saw the hit it didn’t look like much initally
1a. Heyward towered over Blanco when the latter came to see how he did
2. Class act by Glaus, Prado, and Blanco to come and check on Heyward and make sure he was okay
3. Class act by Bobby to stay with Heyward and not leave it up to the trainers
4. Big props to Joe West for making sure he was fine. He did his job by first calling the out but came back and made sure Heyward was fine- that’s pretty awesome
"Batting second and playing shortstop-he's Cuban. Yeah, his name's Pablo...no, eh, Yunel Escobar, sorry"
Agreed
Joe has a temper and he can be a crummy ump but he’s got his moments.
"Desperation is a stinky cologne. " - Captain Grady
Prado was the first one there....thats the guy he is :)
HUMAN TEAMMATE HEYWARD JASON FOR FRANCHISE MVP AFTER TAKING MATTERS INTO OWN HANDS AND REMOVING MCLOUTH NATE FROM LINEUP
And Glaus was right behind him.
I love this team.
Washington Tribune, June 29 2010 – "The stonecutters carving Stephen Strasburg’s name onto the Washington Monument have been directed to await further instructions."
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 Jul 16, 2010 9:26 AM EDT up reply actions
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0XAI-PFQcA
"This stadium is upside down!!!" -Jim Powell, 4/5/2010
by Cammando2317 on Jul 16, 2010 9:05 AM EDT up reply actions
Giants signed Dontrelle Willis to minor-league deal.
The birth of Jason Heyward was God’s punishment for the sins of the people in New York and Philly.
appearantly the mets were considering him....shame that didnt go down
HUMAN TEAMMATE HEYWARD JASON FOR FRANCHISE MVP AFTER TAKING MATTERS INTO OWN HANDS AND REMOVING MCLOUTH NATE FROM LINEUP
indeed. Minaya/Manuel would probably give him Dickey’s rotation spot.
"Infield hits are sexy, because they require technique."
-Ichiro
by VivaLosBravos on Jul 16, 2010 2:26 AM EDT up reply actions
Just wondering
any chance Mike Minor comes to ATL when the rosters expand? Or might he make his debut next year? He’s been doing well in AAA but I’m not sure if they’ll want to call him up when rosters expand.
"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 Jul 15, 2010 10:54 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Don't think so
There’s no spot in the rotation for him next year, and the Braves aren’t going to make him a reliever. I don’t think they’d want to start his arbitration clock until he’s going to start. Then again, he does stand a chance of being traded.
thanks for the info. Think he’ll be invited to Spring Training 2011?
"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 Jul 15, 2010 10:58 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
That's a lock
(unless he’s traded by then).
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Jul 15, 2010 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions
was it not very good.
i wanted to go see it
I bought the Braves for two reasons. To get an autographed baseball without pleading for it and to get good seats.
Ted Turner
The Cubs suck.
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
cubs are an epic fail
"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 Jul 15, 2010 11:03 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
They didn’t. Cubs win 12-6.
The birth of Jason Heyward was God’s punishment for the sins of the people in New York and Philly.
by TonyAlmeyda on Jul 15, 2010 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Great!
Washington Tribune, June 29 2010 – "The stonecutters carving Stephen Strasburg’s name onto the Washington Monument have been directed to await further instructions."
Fuck a Francesco.
We all about Lorenzo the Magnificent in this hood, biatch.
by !Vive la Francoeur! on Jul 15, 2010 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Go to the right side and look at injuries.
MUST RECONFIGURE STRIKEZONE PARAMETERS TO ACCOUNT FOR FALLIBLE HUMAN UMPIRE - CyborgHanson48
makes me ???
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by SidGlaus on Jul 15, 2010 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions
mike hampton anyone?
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by SidGlaus on Jul 15, 2010 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions
This is a must read!
ESPN The Magazine’s Matt Meyers thinks New York should give up on Jeff Francoeur.
http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/news/story?id=5380590
I LOL’D HARD!
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by SidGlaus on Jul 15, 2010 11:17 PM EDT reply actions
“Francoeur is still running on the fumes of his former potential, but it’s time to realize that he is what he is: A 26-year-old plodding outfielder with a great arm who is capable of hitting some singles when a lefty is on the mound. Does that sound like a player who can help a team in the midst of a nip-and-tuck playoff race? The Mets’ margin of error for making the postseason is already small. Giving playing time to Francoeur only makes it smaller.”
lmfao. fools. it’s not like the Mets are in the AL or anything…..
"It looks like The Hound of the Baskervilles out there." - Steve Stone
"...I'm reminded of Wuthering Heights." - Harry Caray
~
I see a troll under that bridge!
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Jul 15, 2010 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions
what’s best is that this is really more accurate than humorous.
"Infield hits are sexy, because they require technique."
-Ichiro
by VivaLosBravos on Jul 16, 2010 12:44 AM EDT up reply actions
hahahahaha exactly
HUMAN TEAMMATE HEYWARD JASON FOR FRANCHISE MVP AFTER TAKING MATTERS INTO OWN HANDS AND REMOVING MCLOUTH NATE FROM LINEUP
If this has migrated from Fangraphs to the mainstream...
He’s going to be crashing on McCann’s couch in a year or two.
Or in Kansas City.
"Desperation is a stinky cologne. " - Captain Grady
by Sam Jethroe on Jul 16, 2010 1:17 AM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
rec'd for KC comment :P
HUMAN TEAMMATE HEYWARD JASON FOR FRANCHISE MVP AFTER TAKING MATTERS INTO OWN HANDS AND REMOVING MCLOUTH NATE FROM LINEUP
Green...
It’s funny because I remember seeing something on FS during a rain delay that was following McCann and FYF from high school through the draft. It kept talking about them being such good friends and going through the draft and the minors together.
I’m not sure Brian’s prego wife is going to allow FYF on their couch. You know how those hormones are. Haha.
Cox did wish Escobar well. "They got a guy with a lot talent, high upside," he said. "I think a new atmosphere will be good for him. He can blossom."
- more Classic Cox
!Go Braves, Go! and good luck to Yunel. Turn that frown upside down : )
"It looks like The Hound of the Baskervilles out there." - Steve Stone
"...I'm reminded of Wuthering Heights." - Harry Caray
~
I see a troll under that bridge!
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Jul 15, 2010 11:19 PM EDT reply actions
Bobby's the best.
I wish Yunel well in Toronto, too… Though he’s going to have to mature if he wants to reach his potential. I just hope that if he does play well, everyone doesn’t scream “FIRE TP!!!”
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Jul 15, 2010 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions
if he loses his attitude we should say fire the psychologist!!! lol!
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by SidGlaus on Jul 15, 2010 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions
nah, it’s Pendleton’s fault
it always is :)
by braves_aggie12 on Jul 15, 2010 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions
When you hear about more than one guy going for outside help, you can only wonder…. Just saying; it’s the way it works.
"It looks like The Hound of the Baskervilles out there." - Steve Stone
"...I'm reminded of Wuthering Heights." - Harry Caray
~
I see a troll under that bridge!
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Jul 16, 2010 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions
Excellent way to start the second half.
We win, Phillies lose, Mets losing (1-0 in the 6th at the moment). Now let’s keep on rolling. I want to enter September with a huge lead so we can rest guys and get the rotation in order. And clinch home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. It sounds like I’m being greedy, but this team is potentially that good.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Jul 15, 2010 11:35 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
you are not alone.
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by SidGlaus on Jul 15, 2010 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Series prediction (updated, w/out Twins) -> Braves / Yankees
Braves beat the shit out of them, and atone for all that was once lost.
Writers keep saying, “….the Braves trying for their 2nd championship,” to downplay it, some. That number would really be 4.
"It looks like The Hound of the Baskervilles out there." - Steve Stone
"...I'm reminded of Wuthering Heights." - Harry Caray
~
I see a troll under that bridge!
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Jul 16, 2010 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions
Writers would keep saying
“Everyone on Earth needs to root for the Yankees so Hank and Hal can feel good.”
"Desperation is a stinky cologne. " - Captain Grady
by Sam Jethroe on Jul 16, 2010 1:19 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
True Story...
ESPN and probably even MLBN will play the crap out of that story. I don’t mean to sound cold hearted, but people die all the time. I realize what ’ol George did for the game and what not, but dang.
And done.
Have you guys read this???
SWING AND A DRIVE, BELTED RIGHT…..and McCann makes the catch by the dugout.
by Hudson's Soul Patch on Jul 16, 2010 12:03 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
are you fucking kiddin me??
The PuertoRican Kid
by Kobe:The Legend on Jul 16, 2010 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions
sorry lol
I just saw this and thought it was pretty pathetic that a guy that has missed almost a year will carry a team
SWING AND A DRIVE, BELTED RIGHT…..and McCann makes the catch by the dugout.
by Hudson's Soul Patch on Jul 16, 2010 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions
Check this comment from the writer
Garbage, huh? Well where are all of your superbly argued articles that prove that you’re such the great judge of what’s worthy of being on this site or not, as you inexplicably claim to be.
The fact of the matter is, Beltran is better than Jurrjens, Heyward, McLouth, Diaz, etc. What that means is, the Mets improved the most by getting Beltran back – as I stated in my article. Sure the Braves have played well in the past, and took 2 of 3 from the Mets, but what’s in the past is in the past. All that matters now is what is going to happen in the second half. So while we all just wait and see what happens, I’ll continue to write my “biased” articles and you can feel free to write biased comments
Would you guys rather have an all star,former all star,a legitimate ace,and a lefty killer coming back to a first place team or just one all star coming back from 2 surgeries???
Its just so tough to pick…..lol
by AvoidTheDolphin on Jul 16, 2010 12:25 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah that was amazing
I liked the “Beltran is better than Jurrjens” bit. He later goes on to say he’d rather have Pelfrey over Jurrjens.
But, my favorite quote is:
‘Im not buying these differences between the Braves and the Mets. The Mets bullpen may be shaky, but if they acquire a starter, Takahashi goes back in the pen and their bullpen improves that much more. Braves bullpen may still be better, but it’s not night and day.
Beltran comes back, Francoeur and/or Pagan come off of the bench, making the bench that much better.
I realize he’s a mets fan and all that, but come on. I really hope I’m not that bad when it comes to comparing things.
hahaha
yeah ill admit if beltran is the player he once was than he is probably the best player of those right now,but saying they improved the most by bringing one player back while we are bringing 4? thats just ridiculous,and i honestly dont believe beltran will be as good as before the surgeries.
by AvoidTheDolphin on Jul 16, 2010 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm one of the few
that stuck by Frenchy until the end in ATL, and even still I’m [painfully] optimistic that he’ll actually put up the numbers everyone thought he was capable of (heaven forbid it be for the Mets, though we’ve moved on for the better.) BUT in no way does him moving to the bench solidify it for them. He is as streaky as streaky goes, for better or usually for worse. You’d have a better chance asking a pitcher to pinch-hit than a cold and rusty Frenchy…
Whatever, it’s not my problem. Go Braves!
Hey man
I love Francour the person, but I cannot stand Francour the player.
He’s got an excellent arm, and had a fantastic rookie season, but that’s about it. He just sucks when it comes to swinging the bat.
I think in the first game of the Mets series, he made four outs on six pitches. How ridiculous is that? But does that even surprise anyone.
If Mets don’t drop him this year, its for our benefit. Cause there is no way he ever improves.
Nah
Best exchange is the author trying to prove Frenchy is an above-average starter by saying he has the same slash line as Melky, and thus is obviously qualified to start and not be a 4th OF. ROFLMAO. As if MELKY is anything more than a 4th outfielder. I love watching dips prove the opposition’s point for them. It brings me much amusement.
Ummm…who cares? Bleacher Report is a joke.
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by Scott Coleman on Jul 16, 2010 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions
haha wishful thinking
i read as far as the link.
Atlanta Hawks=the team that drafted big $$$$$$$$$ instead of big men.
The Braves are so good, they released their better version of Frenchy, Church, long ago. While the Mets cling to the actual Frenchy like he’s a life raft. But this raft is losing air, fast.
"It looks like The Hound of the Baskervilles out there." - Steve Stone
"...I'm reminded of Wuthering Heights." - Harry Caray
~
I see a troll under that bridge!
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Jul 16, 2010 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions
The money quote is the one that said the Filthies and Mess ate both still very much in it because they’ve been beset by injuries. What, like we haven’t? (McStrikeout, JHey, JJ, Saito, Diaz, even He-Who-Was-Unceremoniously-Booted-Out-Of-Town). Cry me a fucking river. Sure the Mess is getting Beltran back, but one player does not a 5 game gap close. At least not without some help from us (collapsing that is; God forbid).
by J-Freak on Jul 16, 2010 12:24 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
That guy fails on so many levels.
The birth of Jason Heyward was God’s punishment for the sins of the people in New York and Philly.
by TonyAlmeyda on Jul 16, 2010 12:44 AM EDT up reply actions
Well...
Jair Jurrjens 3 Starts back
2-0 (Braves 3-0, in his games back)
ERA: 2.62
K/BB: 13/7
IDK what these guys see in Beltran, but according to the article he is the messiah the Mets have been waiting for to return. So far Jurrjens has been great since his return and Beltran has yet to prove anything and tonight didn’t make this article look so good.
"Lololololololololololololol" - Tim Hudson
Well
From his replies, doesn’t sound like he actually knows anything about Jurrjens, or much about Braves in general.
Jurrjens has been pretty good since he came back, my only concern is that he has a bad habit of giving up long balls. Hopefully that doesn’t become a trend.
Someone que the famous list of Braves/Mets comparissions!
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 Jul 16, 2010 2:17 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah...
The team that’s 5 games out of first is ALWAYS the team to beat. Duh.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Jul 16, 2010 11:10 AM EDT up reply actions
Mets lose! 5 games back!
The birth of Jason Heyward was God’s punishment for the sins of the people in New York and Philly.
Good luck with the Giants, los Mutts. Identical records, but los Gigantes guys don’t fuck around.
"It looks like The Hound of the Baskervilles out there." - Steve Stone
"...I'm reminded of Wuthering Heights." - Harry Caray
~
I see a troll under that bridge!
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Jul 16, 2010 12:31 AM EDT up reply actions
dude
neither does Dickey.
"Infield hits are sexy, because they require technique."
-Ichiro
by VivaLosBravos on Jul 16, 2010 1:23 AM EDT up reply actions
Freaky
"Infield hits are sexy, because they require technique."
-Ichiro
by VivaLosBravos on Jul 16, 2010 12:47 AM EDT up reply actions
Hahahahaha
Mark Bowman on Twitter:
: Asked what it was like playing alongside Alex Gonzalez, Chipper Jones said, “A lot quieter.”
Damn.
This one is even better
From Buster Olney’s twitter:
When Alex Gonzalez walked into the Atlanta clubhouse for the first time, the Braves’ players gave him a standing ovation.
This brings up a good point...
Whatever the baseball merits of the trade, it is worth pointing out that the Braves’ players clearly LOVED it. Obviously, you shouldn’t make a trade based solely on what the players will think, but there is definitely something to be said for improving the morale in the clubhouse like this.
It’s got to feel good for Gonzalez to be greeted like that, too (even if it’s partly just “I’m glad you’re not the other guy”).
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Jul 16, 2010 11:15 AM EDT up reply actions
wow
"Infield hits are sexy, because they require technique."
-Ichiro
by VivaLosBravos on Jul 16, 2010 1:17 AM EDT up reply actions
One problem might be thatJJMedlen won’t have a high pitch count for the rest of the year. He’s not going to go 105 pitches if we needed him.
JJ will be fine. They’ve watched his pitch count these first few starts because he essentially never came out of ST and was given the opportunity to build up to a 100-120 pitch count before the injury, so he’s playing catch-up now. But that’s not going to end up limiting him for the whole year. Another start or two and the pitch count collar will come off. It’s Medlen’s innings they’re going to worry about because he hasn’t thrown a lot of innings in previous years.
Hinske’s personal WS streak was referenced earlier, and I gotta say, I’m already cringing knowing how the rahtards Buck and McCarver will spend the entire Series harping on it.
Buck: “Rabble rabble rabble Eric Hinske is in his 4th straight World Series rabble rabble rabble my dad was famous rabble rabble.”
McCarver: “I used to catch for Steve Carlton rabble rabble rabble. Derek Jeter’s soft skin makes me want to kiss him rabble rabble rabble.”
"Jason Heyward was a Greek philosopher reincarnated as a baseball player." - Don Sutton
HAHAHA
I lol’d at the mccarver impression
Go Cubs Go
Hey Chicago whatta ya say…
"Infield hits are sexy, because they require technique."
-Ichiro
Oh whoops
Sorry about not finishing up the recap guys and gals. I’m really busy today and forgot to get it done. Tonight’s recap will be delayed as well.
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