Braves Beat Padres 4-1 Behind Diaz, Jurrjens, and Heyward
by BenDuronio on Jul 20, 2010 10:18 PM EDT
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PrintJair Jurrjens put together another solid start and Matt Diaz hit his third home run in as many games to give the Braves the edge in the opener of a three game series vs. the N.L West leading San Diego Padres. The Braves have now won all four of Jurrjens starts since he returned from the disabled list, and he has allowed just six runs in 24.1 innings pitched over that span. With the victory, the Braves now have a .5 game lead over the Padres for the best record in the N.L.
The Padres opened up the scoring when Chris Denorfia hit a solo shot in the second inning, but Jurrjens kept their bats at bay from that point on. Jair ended up with a line of 7 IP 5 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 7 K. The strikeouts are great to see as Jurrjens isn't known to be a strikeout pitcher. Lefties Jonny Venters and Billy Wagner finished off the game by throwing an inning each and striking out a batter a piece while allowing no base runners. Wagner earned his 22nd save and Venters earned his 11th hold. For the 63 of you that picked Jurrjens to give up the first homer, you were right. Fortunately, he did so and the Braves still came out on top.
Offensively, the Braves were struggling until Matt Diaz hit his fourth home run of the season in the fourth inning. Diaz put one over the left field fence after a Troy Glaus walk. Matty also added another RBI in the seventh inning as he singled off of Ryan Webb to make it a three run game. Jason Heyward went 3-4 with two doubles, an RBI, and a run scored. Heyward killed the ball all night, and if he is able to produce like he did before his injury, the rest of the N.L. is in serious trouble. I predicted that Jason would have a good series in the preview and he is definitely on to a good start. Martin Prado added his 26th double of the season and also walked and scored a run.
More after the jump.
Padres starter Wade LeBlanc pitched well, allowing just two runs over six innings, but he made a mistake to the one Braves batter lefties cannot make a mistake to in Diaz. LeBlanc pitched better than I expected. The Braves are still struggling against left-handers, which is not a good sign, but thankfully the Braves can win these low scoring games due to having one of the top pitching staffs in baseball.
Up next is Jon Garland (9-6, 3.45 ERA, 4.41 FIP, 4.44 xFIP) vs. Tommy Hanson (8-6, 4.19 ERA, 3.34 FIP, 4.01 xFIP). Garland allows a good amount of line drives and the Braves generally hit righties pretty well. If Hanson throws a decent game, the Braves have a great chance to take the series tomorrow night.
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And the padres are gonna walk mccann to get diaz welL clearly there thinking….i dont know what the hell there thinking!!
Great win.
I love what Heyward and Diaz have been doing lately. JJ seems to be back to his 2009 form, too, which is awesome. Now we can just take tomorrow’s game and win the series.
Biggest division lead in baseball, baby!
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Jul 20, 2010 10:25 PM EDT reply actions
Getting guys healthy
If you’re a big believer in “getting our guys back from the DL is like making a big trade without giving up anything,” then this was the game for you. None of the guys that were instrumental in winning this game were playing for us a couple of weeks ago. Hopefully McLouth figured things out while he was away also.
The only thing that soured me about this game
was DOB saying we had 2 assistants in Florida and most likely have a deal for Cody Ross in place if McLouth doesn’t come back strong.
other than that it’s good to see Heyward bgetting some hits and Diaz back to his old lefty bashing self.
No. Hell no.
No Cody Ross. Is that clear, Frank Wren?
Atlanta Hawks=the team that drafted big $$$$$$$$$ instead of big men.
I read this today concerning the players we are looking at:
. Some of the players they have evaluated include Kansas City’s David DeJesus, Florida’s Cody Ross, Milwaukee’s Corey Hart and Washington’s Josh Willingham.
It goes on to say that all other than Cody Ross, would take very much in return. Do we really want to give up the Farm to get one of the more valued players? I don’t….
Washington Tribune, June 29 2010 – "The stonecutters carving Stephen Strasburg’s name onto the Washington Monument have been directed to await further instructions."
If the alternative is Ross, then yes, I do.
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 21, 2010 3:04 AM EDT up reply actions
I would prefer to sit pat
as to trade the Farm, but that’s just me.
Washington Tribune, June 29 2010 – "The stonecutters carving Stephen Strasburg’s name onto the Washington Monument have been directed to await further instructions."
Agreed.
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 21, 2010 3:49 AM EDT up reply actions
Ugh
I’m actually really, really happy with Diaz/Melky/Heyward right now in outfield, with Hinske and Blanco and McLouth coming off the bench.
i dunno
about the melky part
but i do wish we would give Diaz a full time shot. He’s hitting righties about as good as Hinske in some ways
by drumzalicious on Jul 20, 2010 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions
As someone explained
Last night in one of the other posts, if you take out the April statistics, Melky is actually hitting okay. Not great, but relatively okay since then.
Anyways, I feel like I’d rather have him than Cody Ross, even though Ross has some decent numbers this year.
Great game
I love seeing Matt Diaz when he’s hot. Gotta be my favorite player. Heyward bouncing back is great news too, if he can regain April/May form, then watch out!
Only concern was seeing Jurrjens give up another long ball. Good thing about that was that he buckled down and pitched solid the rest of the game, albiet some great plays from the defense. I’m talking about Melky’s throw in the first, McCann’s two strikes to Prado to stop two potential stolen bases, and Gonzalez’s great stop/turn in the 8th inning that was this close to being an incredible double play.
Oh, and what is the deal with Blanco? I thought he was being sent down for McLouth? I didn’t have the volume up for the whole game, so not sure if I missed it when they talked about it, but I was surprised to see Blanco come in the 8th inning. Anybody know about this?
mclouth
wasnt called up today…..tommorow blanco will be sent down
I bought the Braves for two reasons. To get an autographed baseball without pleading for it and to get good seats.
Ted Turner
Hrm
Sounds like he took BP today though.
I guess you’re allowed to take batting practice and not be on the active roster.
http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100720&content_id=12433004¬ebook_id=12433096&vkey=notebook_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl
I bought the Braves for two reasons. To get an autographed baseball without pleading for it and to get good seats.
Ted Turner
mclouth was in the dugout today
but why is Gregor going down? I mean I understand we have too ma y OF but Blanco has been awesome while he has played
Jason Heyward...great guy
yeah
i wish chavez was going down
I bought the Braves for two reasons. To get an autographed baseball without pleading for it and to get good seats.
Ted Turner
ya but 6 OFers is a bit much
i understand it but just wished Gregor didn’t have to go down because he has been great
Jason Heyward...great guy
Mr Starks twitter
jaysonst
Indications Phillies are working on major deal for starting pitcher & would move Jayson Werth in a companion trade. More to come on espn.com
Buster_ESPN
Jayson Stark and I hearing a whole lot about the Phillies working hard on a deal for a frontline pitcher. Don’t know for sure, but (more)
Oswalt fits in a lot of ways. They could make the dollars work by moving Jayson Werth’s contract — and they’d have Oswalt for 2011.
rumors here in philly..
im surprised this hasnt gotten any national attention, maybe bc its impossible to know for certain.. but for the last 2-3 weeks its been rumored that werth had an affair with utleys wife and the phills are GAURANTEED to move werth by the deadline.. Im not saying i believe the rumors but its been all over the radio stations and local reporters.. personally i wouldnt want a guy of that character on the braves and he really hasnt hit worth a damn for the past month or so… take it for what its worth but interesting nonetheless
by PhillyBrave on Jul 20, 2010 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions
shades of Delonte West or Ashley Cole….
that would explain Utley’s “injury” as he probably punched through a cement wall (he looks like an angry individual)
"No. Lonely people mixing with one another? Breeding? Creating an even lonelier generation? You're not even allowing natural selection do its work. Pssh. You're like the guy who invented the seat belt."
Dwight Schrute
soccer player…don’t worry about it…its the biggest sports wife scandal outside of the US
"No. Lonely people mixing with one another? Breeding? Creating an even lonelier generation? You're not even allowing natural selection do its work. Pssh. You're like the guy who invented the seat belt."
Dwight Schrute
it wasnt Ashley Cole
It was John Terry with the exgirlfriend of Wayne Bridge (Vanessa Perroncel)
your right Ashley Cole cheated on his wife Tiger style…i always get my english defenders all mixed up….
"No. Lonely people mixing with one another? Breeding? Creating an even lonelier generation? You're not even allowing natural selection do its work. Pssh. You're like the guy who invented the seat belt."
Dwight Schrute
Weth with Utleys wife...
i always knew Werth was a ladies man just look at that beard
Jason Heyward...great guy
"Ladies Man"?
I’d use the term slut. Well, maybe a greasy, grimy whorish slut. Got to observe it up close during the “on-field batting experience”. Bleech.
Yay...
I like the description.
"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
OMG!!!! I heard about this the other day
I go to school at a community college in Cleveland, TN and some girl that goes there is somehow connected to Chase Utleys wife and told me about this. I thought it was probably all just hearsay until i read this.
From what she told me theres also some risque pictures of JW and Chase’s wife at CBP floating around
A lot of room in right center, if he hits one there we can dance in the streets, the 2-1....
I visited Cleveland when I was looking at colleges and let me just say, entirely non-insultingly, my condolences. I’d go stir-crazy in a place like that.
What is it with the MLB connections down here, though? Huddy has a cousin on the women’s basketball team at my school in Jackson, TN. If I didn’t know better I would’ve thought she was his daughter, the resemblance is pretty strong.
by J-Freak on Jul 21, 2010 1:07 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I gotta tell u man I know a girl that goes to school at Freed-Hardeman in Henderson
right next to Jackson and i cant stand that side of the state. I guess you just prefer home best
A lot of room in right center, if he hits one there we can dance in the streets, the 2-1....
I'm with you on this
I attended FHU in Henderson for two years before transferring closer to home. The only good thing I miss is the close friends I made.
I live in Chattanooga now, just a 20 minute drive from Cleveland, I would take this area over W.TN, anytime.
Each to their own……
Washington Tribune, June 29 2010 – "The stonecutters carving Stephen Strasburg’s name onto the Washington Monument have been directed to await further instructions."
It’s a rather long story, but I was born and raised in Memphis, and I’m with you folk- I HATE it there. I was accepted to Georgia Tech but couldn’t afford to pay out-of-state rates to attend. I got a great scholarship offer from a school in Jackson, though, which got me out of Memphis without going somewhere as small as Cleveland. I was probably headed to UT Chat if not for that.
Hey Jude when did u graduate from or leave Freed?
A lot of room in right center, if he hits one there we can dance in the streets, the 2-1....
So
Will she be included in any deal for Werth?
"There was a time when we'd take a guy like you in the back and beat you with a hose." - Captain O'Hagan
Utley's wife obviously has lost her taste in men.
Werth? Yuck.
"Curve: The loveliest distance between two points." ~ Mae West
they probably met before he was drafted
and that’s okay
People have a week dedicated to sharks, sharks have a week dedicated to Jason Heyward, let's follow in the "footsteps" of the sharks.....
So....
Would the team that takes Werth be another contender? In the AL? The teams that the Phils would be willing to trade to that would want a guy in his contract year seems like it would have to be fairly limited.
by Sir Stealth on Jul 20, 2010 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions
my guess
is that Werth goes to the Rays.
by drumzalicious on Jul 20, 2010 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions
i dunno
im not really per-say worried who the Astro’s get more than I am if the Phillies get Oswalt and some BP help.
Really wish we could get Gutierrezz, Adam Jones, or Josh Hamilton.
by drumzalicious on Jul 20, 2010 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions
If we offered out Mississippi team, we might be able to get him
"No. Lonely people mixing with one another? Breeding? Creating an even lonelier generation? You're not even allowing natural selection do its work. Pssh. You're like the guy who invented the seat belt."
Dwight Schrute
If we wanted Hamilton
They’d prolly want our Myrtle Beach team more because JT, Vizzy, Delgado, Jones blah blah blah…
But if we wanted Hamilton we’d say see ya to Red, JT, Vizzy, Schafer and MORE!
Jason Heyward...great guy
We could try to offer Mississippi, the state.
"Give him the heater Ricky."
I dont know if we have that kind of authority but im down
"No. Lonely people mixing with one another? Breeding? Creating an even lonelier generation? You're not even allowing natural selection do its work. Pssh. You're like the guy who invented the seat belt."
Dwight Schrute
if its a companion trade they are separate deals….thus the Phils will get some prospects from the Rays for Werth
and then in a separate deal the Phils will give up prospects to the Astros for Oswalt….
unless it is a three way trade (but its not being reported as such right now)
"No. Lonely people mixing with one another? Breeding? Creating an even lonelier generation? You're not even allowing natural selection do its work. Pssh. You're like the guy who invented the seat belt."
Dwight Schrute
ok
I thought a three way trade was being discussed
idk if it is or not…I’ve heard companion trade, which to mean isnt a three way trade, but i could be totally wrong
"No. Lonely people mixing with one another? Breeding? Creating an even lonelier generation? You're not even allowing natural selection do its work. Pssh. You're like the guy who invented the seat belt."
Dwight Schrute
hmm
would be nice if we could get Ben Zobrist from the Rays.
by drumzalicious on Jul 20, 2010 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions
I feel like Zobrist is the most untouchable position player not named Longoria on that team…he is ridiculously good at baseball
I have a full man crush on Ben Zobrist (no homo)
"No. Lonely people mixing with one another? Breeding? Creating an even lonelier generation? You're not even allowing natural selection do its work. Pssh. You're like the guy who invented the seat belt."
Dwight Schrute
he's so valuable
he’s like omar infante with power and is an everyday player…to think Infante is valueable this guy is way valueable
Jason Heyward...great guy
I mean who wouldn't love to have that guy
20HRs, 80 RBIs, .290 BA and plays every position except Catcher and pitcher… just would be too expensive for my blood
Jason Heyward...great guy
i bet he can catch and pitch…..at the same time!!!!!!!
"No. Lonely people mixing with one another? Breeding? Creating an even lonelier generation? You're not even allowing natural selection do its work. Pssh. You're like the guy who invented the seat belt."
Dwight Schrute
Pads make sense
for a RP and a prospect
by drumzalicious on Jul 20, 2010 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm assuming
A multi team trade. Although I really have no clue.
Any odds that Braves get Werth, send prospects to Marlins, and Phillies get a starting pitcher from Florida?
Haha, I can dream, right?
i dont like where this is going
jaysonst
Follow-up on Phillies tweet: Phillies have talked about lots of starters. But hearing they’ve spent a lot of time exploring an Oswalt deal.
Why worry?
we essentially got a FOR starter via Jair Jurrjens and didn’t have to deal any prospects for him.
by drumzalicious on Jul 20, 2010 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Eh
Oswalt is overrated in my book, and wayyyy too expensive.
If they trade Werth in order to get Oswalt it’ll come off as a desperate move and a last gasp chance to stop losing ground to the Braves.
Oswalt
would actually make that rotation really good. Halladay, Hamels, Oswalt, Happ and whoever they want for a 5th starter.
by drumzalicious on Jul 20, 2010 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow
From Stark’s article on ESPN:
“While there was no indication the players in any potential trade have been agreed to, the Phillies have shopped last year’s rookie-of-the-year runner-up, J.A. Happ, who is currently pitching in Triple-A to work his way back from a forearm strain.”
I realize this is far from final, but losing Happ in order to get Oswalt seems like a really stupid move to me.
Whatddya mean?
I view Happ the same way as I view Hanson. Both have the potential/talent to be top aces in a few years.
I really
Don’t have a great handle on what all those numbers exactly represent, but Hanson’s numbers for the same categories last year:
3.5 fip, 4.03 xfip, .280 babip.
Is there really that big of a difference?
Yeh, it’s a pretty vast difference. It’s even bigger when you look at what Happ had done in his career to that point, it’s a humongous gap in talent levels.
Twitter: @Ben_Duronio
I'll bet $5 right now
that J.A. Happ never again has an ERA below 3.50 in a full season as a starter.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Jul 21, 2010 12:47 AM EDT up reply actions
Done
"No. Lonely people mixing with one another? Breeding? Creating an even lonelier generation? You're not even allowing natural selection do its work. Pssh. You're like the guy who invented the seat belt."
Dwight Schrute
haha
good luck collecting on that one if it does happen!
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Jul 21, 2010 12:49 AM EDT up reply actions
The variation in ERA’s from season to season is so vast that it may happen again, but it doesn’t mean that he will be the reason for the low ERA. He’s not a very good pitcher and doesn’t do anything particularly well on the mound.
Twitter: @Ben_Duronio
I said that he would be out of the rotation by the end of this year – I didn’t count on an injury making that happen though…lol
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 21, 2010 1:38 AM EDT up reply actions
WHAT! You crazy?
Hanson has 3X’s the potential of Happ…Happ is already 27 and isn’t all that great
Jason Heyward...great guy
Maybe
We’ve really only had one full season from Happ, and he went 12-4 with a 2.9 ERA and 1.2 WHIP. This year he made two starts getting one win while posting a 0 ERA before he got hurt.
All I’m saying is the guy has some real potential. And age doesn’t mean anything, Prado is 26 and having the best year of his career.
you didnt use a single stat that means anything…with the philly offense most pitchers would have a winning record, with the phillies defense most pitchers woud lhave a low ERA, and neither of those are good indicatros of skill…WHIP is semi-useful
"No. Lonely people mixing with one another? Breeding? Creating an even lonelier generation? You're not even allowing natural selection do its work. Pssh. You're like the guy who invented the seat belt."
Dwight Schrute
you are crazy if you think Happ has the same potential as Hanson…Happ has the potential of a 2 if everything goes perfectly as planned, more likely he is a solid 3 or a good 4…
he could be one of those guys that completely defies all odds and ends up an ace, but those guys are pretty rare.
Hanson on the other hand has everythign you want in an ace and at worst is a nbr 3.
"No. Lonely people mixing with one another? Breeding? Creating an even lonelier generation? You're not even allowing natural selection do its work. Pssh. You're like the guy who invented the seat belt."
Dwight Schrute
thats probably true…but he his curve nad slider are good enough to get out lefties…bvut if he doesnt develop a change he will never reach his full potential you are correct.
"No. Lonely people mixing with one another? Breeding? Creating an even lonelier generation? You're not even allowing natural selection do its work. Pssh. You're like the guy who invented the seat belt."
Dwight Schrute
agreed
houston has to demand more than that..
oswalt has been such a great pitcher for so long…last year he wasnt so good, but he has returned to form this year…he is waaaay underrated i think…if he pitched for boston or new york (or philly for that matter) u wouldn’t stop hearing about him…
by forgotten_glory on Jul 20, 2010 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions
they better be
getting Haren if they are trading Happ
by drumzalicious on Jul 20, 2010 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Is Happ even back with them yet? Even if he is, why does he scare people? Happ is not that good, neither is Hamels.
And, IIRC, the Braves have pretty much had a good time with Oswalt over the years.
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 21, 2010 1:36 AM EDT up reply actions
Happ is not that good, neither is Hamels.
Like I told you a long time ago, you and I agree on far more than we don’t. Hamels will never regain his ’08 form and Happ is a # 3 or so, optimum.
"There was a time when we'd take a guy like you in the back and beat you with a hose." - Captain O'Hagan
Hamels' 08 "form"
was mostly just luck. He’s a good pitcher—about a 4.00 ERA naturally—but he’s no ace.
Happ is a #4—if he’s lucky.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Jul 21, 2010 10:58 AM EDT up reply actions
Thyat's pretty much what I meant.
About Hamels. At least her parlayed it into a funny commercial.
I despise Happ and I usually encounteer resistance other places if I tell what I think of him. I need to remember that I’m among sane people here.
For the most part.
"There was a time when we'd take a guy like you in the back and beat you with a hose." - Captain O'Hagan
how can amaro explain trading for a starter
when he let cliff lee go this past offseason, which has to be the dumbest GM move of the year, also doesnt oswalt make more than Lee this year? i just dont see how he can do it without admitting he made a HUGE mistake
by PhillyBrave on Jul 20, 2010 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions
d_a_cameron
Can’t wait to see how Ruben Amaro turns Jayson Werth and Clfif Lee into Roy Oswalt. #BadGMsGoneWild
Snark hurts
Especially true snark.
"There was a time when we'd take a guy like you in the back and beat you with a hose." - Captain O'Hagan
Well
I think that’s so obvious that it doesn’t need to be even said. Not keeping Cliff Lee was one of the worst GM moves of the year.
No offense to you Philly fan
but that may be one of the worst contracts in the MLB in 2-3 years
Jason Heyward...great guy
Guess i should've read the 2nd part of his name
i saw philly and automatically though Phillies fan…my bad
Jason Heyward...great guy
It's already the worst contract in MLB
no need to wait. That contract doesn’t even START until after next season. Terrible.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Jul 21, 2010 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions
is it really worse than Wells contract?
"No. Lonely people mixing with one another? Breeding? Creating an even lonelier generation? You're not even allowing natural selection do its work. Pssh. You're like the guy who invented the seat belt."
Dwight Schrute
Yes.
After this year, Wells is owed $86M for 4 years.
After this year, Howard is owed $145M for 6 years plus a buyout.
Wells is probably the better all-around player right now (if this year is for real and not a fluke). At worst, it’s about even. Which contract would you rather have?
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Jul 21, 2010 12:46 AM EDT up reply actions
i would rather not be stupid and not have either contract…but gun to my head I guess I take Howards…his production isbetter and at least close to his contract… if you havent figured it out i have no faith in Wells…
"No. Lonely people mixing with one another? Breeding? Creating an even lonelier generation? You're not even allowing natural selection do its work. Pssh. You're like the guy who invented the seat belt."
Dwight Schrute
I guess.
But Wells has been slightly more valuable this year and has a better body type. Howard has “washed up at age 33” written all over him (and he’s already 30).
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Jul 21, 2010 12:48 AM EDT up reply actions
its really a battle of who has the worst body type….Wells is not suited for CF anymore and he is an average corner at best at this point…which i guess is better than an average 1B….
we can agree both contracts are bad and both GMs are dumb
"No. Lonely people mixing with one another? Breeding? Creating an even lonelier generation? You're not even allowing natural selection do its work. Pssh. You're like the guy who invented the seat belt."
Dwight Schrute
Paying Raul Ibanez 11.5 million next year is a close second on that team, what a waste of money.
Twitter: @Ben_Duronio
Yes, that is bad...
but it’s only one more year. That just can’t compare, really.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Jul 21, 2010 12:46 AM EDT up reply actions
You’re right. The fact that Ryan Howard commanded so money and Adam Dunn commands nothing compared to it is outlandish. They are literally the same player offensively and defensively, yet Howard does subway commercials so he is more valuable. In a sense, he is because people buy more jerseys so he does bring in more money, but from a baseball perspective he is not worth that much, especially when you consider how old he’ll be at the end of the contract.
Twitter: @Ben_Duronio
someone just read the fangraphs article….
i kid, it was interesting in that it confirmed what I always knew….Adam Dunn is cool and Howard isn’t any better
"No. Lonely people mixing with one another? Breeding? Creating an even lonelier generation? You're not even allowing natural selection do its work. Pssh. You're like the guy who invented the seat belt."
Dwight Schrute
I was actually talking to Jack earlier today when he was tweeting about it, then he wrote it. I haven’t actually read it though.
Twitter: @Ben_Duronio
Agreed.
Howard is better (but not good) defensively, but then Dunn has been better with the bat this year.
Really, both of them are American league players, and both deserve to make around $12-15M per year. Instead, Dunn makes $10M and Howard makes $20-25M. Oh, and I wouldn’t sign either guy to a more than 3 year deal.
It is funny the way perceptions color GM’s judgements.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Jul 21, 2010 11:01 AM EDT up reply actions
hasnt Jim Hendry done anything stupid this year?
he’s usually my choice for dumbass of the year
the Howard thing was horrendus way worse than anything the LEe deal brings…the Lee deal can be defended, the Howard thign cannot…its crazy no matter how you look at it
"No. Lonely people mixing with one another? Breeding? Creating an even lonelier generation? You're not even allowing natural selection do its work. Pssh. You're like the guy who invented the seat belt."
Dwight Schrute
i think the idea was they wanted the prospects and thoguth Happ could provide good value this year, unfortunately for Amaro that didnt work out…If Happ is healthy the rotation doesnt look nearly as bad… and they are set with prospects and wouldnt have to give up Dominic Brown
"No. Lonely people mixing with one another? Breeding? Creating an even lonelier generation? You're not even allowing natural selection do its work. Pssh. You're like the guy who invented the seat belt."
Dwight Schrute
i can understand they needed prospects in the system but they are a team built to win now not the future
by PhillyBrave on Jul 20, 2010 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions
this
They should have kept Lee. He said he wanted to rebuild the system, but the prospects aren’t doing too hot right now.
That scratching sound
Is their window of opportunity closing. They’re an object lesson in how you can screw yourself trying to Go For It in the short term.
"There was a time when we'd take a guy like you in the back and beat you with a hose." - Captain O'Hagan
+100
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 21, 2010 3:05 AM EDT up reply actions
ed_price
Source: #Astros “may be close to putting the ball in [Oswalt’s] court” re: #Phillies trade. Oswalt has full no-trade clause.
much ado about nothing?
Ken_Rosenthal
Amaro: #Phillies “not close” to trade, talking to “many clubs on many fronts.” #Diamondbacks, #Astros, #A’s also say not close to deal. #MLB
another reason i love FW
he keeps his mouth shut and doesn’t let these kind of rumors leak until the deal is actually DONE DONE
didn't everyone hate Wren this offseason
but he looks brilliant now and I can’t say im not a Frank Wren fan, although i to didn’t think he did enough this offseason
93 games into the season and a 6+ game lead in the division and Wren is a great GM!
Jason Heyward...great guy
didn’t everyone hate Wren this offseason
Speak for yourself, broski. I’ve been a Wren fan since Day 1.
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by Scott Coleman on Jul 20, 2010 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions
okay...many people hated Wren
shouldn’t have called out “everyone” because i some people did always like Wren
Jason Heyward...great guy
He doesn’t do so well on trades, but he’s not afraid to fix something that isn’t working.
He also got rid of Jeff Francoeur, so he’s my BFF.
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by Scott Coleman on Jul 20, 2010 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions
BF = boyfriend
BFF = best friend forever
obviously you were never a middle school girl…duh
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No…that’s Prado.
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by Scott Coleman on Jul 20, 2010 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions
This made me LOL
"Braves fans in the hizzy" -Boog
"Is that like the crib?" - Joe
by GwinnettBraves on Jul 21, 2010 12:12 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I've thought hes done great on trades
Kotchman for LaRoche almost got us to the playoffs, and Gonzalez and prospects for Yunel is too early to tell but i like it even though esco has done well in Canada
Jason Heyward...great guy
Yeah
I’d even throw the Vazquez trade in there too.
Who knows how well he would have done this year in Atlanta, but it looks like we sold him at highest possible value and got some really good prospects (and I guess, Melky) in return.
forgot about melky trade
but yea i wanted JV gone before the trade and we got a good OF(he’s been very strong lately) and one of our best prospects…i though that was a great deal
Jason Heyward...great guy
teixeira for kotchman and marek…
yea he got lucky to find laroche on sale in return for kotchman (good trade) but the initial trade was awful…even looked like it would suck at the time…
i think where wren really struggles is PR…he treated a braves legend (glavine) like shit…i don’t disagree with his move to call up hanson instead, but he didn’t have to lead glavine on like he was going to pitch and then at the last second pull the plug…
by forgotten_glory on Jul 21, 2010 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions
Who knows
What really happened with Glavine. From our view it looked really bad, but it might have just been that the Braves were wary of him the whole time and realized (albeit at the last minute) that he was going to hurt them.
I think it was handled poorly, but I wouldn’t lay that all at Wren’s feet. I’m sure John Schuerholz and Cox had plenty of input as well.
here’s the thing and hopefully this wont turn into a drawn out conversation
that was the best offer at the time…Kotchman was cheap and had potential and was already a good ML player (he looked to be at worst a Mark Grace type)….
there was never any reports of anotehr deal and there just werent that many teams looking for a 1B…
Wren knew he wanted to compete the following year and couldnt take the risk we would get the draft picks
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Well, at the risk of drawing this out...
That was an unquestioned STEAL for the Angels. If that’s the best possible deal, you laugh, hang up the phone, and collect the picks at the end of the year. There was absolutely NO risk of him accepting arb. With his numbers, 1b vacancies in Boston and New York, and borA$$ as his agent, there was no way he was gonna stay here for a year for a maximum 1.2x his 08 contract instead of cashing in big time.
Even if that was the best available deal for a 1b, which I suspect it was, if you’re selling him you’re punting 08 anyway, we could have let someone like Prado finish that year at first and sold Tex for the best overall available player, regardless of position.
by J-Freak on Jul 21, 2010 1:25 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Wait, so Wren is stupid because one trade didn’t work out, and he is lucky because another trade did work out?
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Jul 21, 2010 1:42 AM EDT up reply actions
no
i’m saying he’s lucky because laroche performed way better than expected…did anyone really expect him to put on the laser show he did? he was unbelievable, and he played way better than he has in the past for the second half of that year…
the trade seemed maybe like a small upgrade at the time…not the huge upgrade that came relatively close to pushing us into the playoffs…
by forgotten_glory on Jul 21, 2010 2:10 AM EDT up reply actions
At the same time, Kotchman performed way below what anyone expected up him…see? It’s like Colin Ferrell – it goes both ways.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Jul 21, 2010 3:05 AM EDT up reply actions
lol
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by Jacob Peterson on Jul 21, 2010 11:02 AM EDT up reply actions
The people who think Yunel would have hit those homers in Atlanta should also believe that he would have gotten injured as well, and both are ridiculous notions. Nothing Yunel does in Toronto should have any bearing on Wren’s decision to trade him at the time he did.
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Very true.
His numbers should improve the 2nd half simply by hitting in a more hitter-friendly environment.
"Jason Heyward was a Greek philosopher reincarnated as a baseball player." - Don Sutton
Eh
Plenty of people hating him in the last week. Refer to copious arguments about the Escobar trade for evidence.
I can question one of the man’s moves without hating him.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Jul 21, 2010 1:43 AM EDT up reply actions
ajcbraves
That’s just speculation regarding which Marlin the #Braves are interested in, but fact is they have two top special assts there. Unusual.
How about Uggla in LF =]
can he
play LF?
my only concern is that he would cost more than Ross
by drumzalicious on Jul 20, 2010 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions
A really quick glance
At baseball-refernce shows that he’s spent all five years at 2B. Looking at minor league records he spent about 20 games (out of about 500) in the outfield, so I’d say that’s a big no.
If someone can play 2B, they can play LF.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Jul 21, 2010 1:44 AM EDT up reply actions
I agree, but...
Dan Uggla can’t play second base, so that sort of spoils the truth of the point.
"There was a time when we'd take a guy like you in the back and beat you with a hose." - Captain O'Hagan
Touche’
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Jul 21, 2010 3:06 AM EDT up reply actions
lol
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by Jacob Peterson on Jul 21, 2010 11:03 AM EDT up reply actions
Great game!
JJ is looking like he is back(which is great cause he’s my fav player)
JHEY also looks like he’s back
Matty D is back…and although we play a RHP tommorow please let Matty D be in the lineup
Also looks like Phillies on verge of getting Oswalt, and I know we have a huge lead on them but Oswalt would really help them so don’t underestimate this trade if Philly makes it
Jason Heyward...great guy
I can't decide which kind of Diaz hit I enjoy watching the most
The no-doubt homers are always fun to see, but then so are the hits where he reaches across the plate to slap an outside pitch or, like tonight’s RBI single, goes upstairs and fights off a pitch to muscle it into the outfield.
And that single was on a 95 mph fastball from a RIGHT hander.
Great to have him back!
I like it
when he steps back only to step back foward to crush a ball into the gap
Jason Heyward...great guy
Yeah, kinda like in that John Wayne movie...
Where the Duke tells a guy “I’m not gonna hit ya, I’m not gonna hit ya… the hell I’m not!”
Actually, I THINK it's McClintock.
But wouldn’t swear to it.
I like watching our Caveman hit the ball.
There’s an excitement that he brings to this team I’ve been missing with his injury.
It’s like as long as Matty is there and may get an at bat, anything can happen.
"Curve: The loveliest distance between two points." ~ Mae West
Today was a great win!
Jurrjens pitched great, Heyward looks like he’s back, and the Phillies lost again! If the Mets lose, that would be even better!
The birth of Jason Heyward was God’s punishment for the sins of the people in New York and Philly.
Jason Heyward is back
and everything is well.
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HE NEEDS TO MOVE TO THE 6TH SPOT BECUASE HE LOOKS MORE COMFORTABLE THERE RAWR
RABBLE RABBLE
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Haha, that’s one of the worst arguments I’ve ever heard on TC. The Braves just aren’t the same team when Heyward is hitting in the 2nd spot.
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by Scott Coleman on Jul 20, 2010 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Can anyone get the record of the team with JHEY batting #2 opposed to any other spot
it has to be drastically better when he is #2
Jason Heyward...great guy
it doesnt matter what the record is…its what makes most sense going forward…a majority of the time he spent int he 2 spot he had a hurt thumb…the dropoff between him and the next best 2 hitter is huge….whereas we have capable players to bat 6th…
Heyward needs to get as many ABs as possible and has the skills that make a good 2 hitter
"No. Lonely people mixing with one another? Breeding? Creating an even lonelier generation? You're not even allowing natural selection do its work. Pssh. You're like the guy who invented the seat belt."
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im defending him batting #2
the team has been much better with him there and Martin leading off
Jason Heyward...great guy
I know I’m just saying it doesnt matter what his number or the team’s nbrs suggest, bc there is a variable that cant be accounted for goign forward (how much impact the thumb injury has on his production)…so we need to go with a decision based on his skills…and that is that his skill dictate 2 hitter right now (obviously 3 hitter going forward)
Im cutting off the argument that we do better when he bats 6th before it can be brought up, hopeuflly
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#3 going foward?
i was always under the impression Freeman would bat #3 and JHEY #4 for the future
Jason Heyward...great guy
that could work, but Heyward is the better hitter and generally the better hitter bats 3, althought in this case, Freeman’s lack of power (or preceived lack of power, specifically 30HR power) it might make more sense to bat Heyward 4….
But Heyward just seems like a 3 hitter to me…either way we are in tourble…with our three best power hitters all being LH (McCann, Freeman, and Heyward)
"No. Lonely people mixing with one another? Breeding? Creating an even lonelier generation? You're not even allowing natural selection do its work. Pssh. You're like the guy who invented the seat belt."
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i didnt phrase that right….but we will need some RH power at some point… because a good lefty specialist will do well against our 3-5…but we should eat RHP alive.
"No. Lonely people mixing with one another? Breeding? Creating an even lonelier generation? You're not even allowing natural selection do its work. Pssh. You're like the guy who invented the seat belt."
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there we go…I’ll take it…
"No. Lonely people mixing with one another? Breeding? Creating an even lonelier generation? You're not even allowing natural selection do its work. Pssh. You're like the guy who invented the seat belt."
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haha
I guess you don’t understand what was going on
we dont have any power RH bats…i dont think…
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Maybe Joe Leonard.
He’s a very advanced hitter, and although his power numbers weren’t great in college, he has the physique of a power hitter, and before he “only” hit two singles today, he was 6-17 with 6 XBH in his first few games with Rome.
Doesn't matter
LH > RH. You see RHP considerably more than LHP. Right-handed heavy starting pitchers and left-handed heavy lineups are the easiest ways to get the most out of your players. Most lineups and rotations have more righties than lefties.
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i know…and at the end of the day I want the best player regardless of what hand they use….so its if this is our biggest problem we are in great shape
"No. Lonely people mixing with one another? Breeding? Creating an even lonelier generation? You're not even allowing natural selection do its work. Pssh. You're like the guy who invented the seat belt."
Dwight Schrute
I think
A 2011 lineup that is Prado/Heyward/Freeman/McCann is pretty impressive. Assuming Chipper comes back he can go anywhere in that order really.
Chip bats #3
chip never bats anywhere but #3 unless he is batting #4 or pinch hitting
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Yeah
That’s why i said he could go anywhere.
But, assuming a three spot, I guess it would be:
1. Prado
2. Heyward
3. Chipper
4. Freeman
5. McCann
2011:
Prado
TBD
Heyward
McCann
Werth
Freeman
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by Scott Coleman on Jul 20, 2010 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions
haha
You won’t get off the Werth bandwagon will you?
Why would I?
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by Scott Coleman on Jul 20, 2010 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions
you realize Werth is only a good idea, its not a good practice….
the amount of money and years he will take wont be a good value
anything over 4 years and its not a good idea
"No. Lonely people mixing with one another? Breeding? Creating an even lonelier generation? You're not even allowing natural selection do its work. Pssh. You're like the guy who invented the seat belt."
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Will he get more than 4? I’m thinking a Jason Bay contract.
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by Scott Coleman on Jul 20, 2010 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions
i bet he gets 5-6…but i really dont know…I’ve been pretty bad with my offseason FA predictions the last couple years (outside the ones I had a bunch of knowledge about, Cameron and Glaus)
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No Jayson Werth is actually good
sorry i have a strong presumption against Torii Hunter
"No. Lonely people mixing with one another? Breeding? Creating an even lonelier generation? You're not even allowing natural selection do its work. Pssh. You're like the guy who invented the seat belt."
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I’ve always loved Hunter and his game. I don’t think you and I have ever agreed on anything.
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by Scott Coleman on Jul 21, 2010 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions
i love Werth…he has great hair and a wonderful beard
I would love to have hiim on the Braves but i think at best we offer 4 years 14M and that wont be enough..
my distaste for Werth is more of a realistic thing, not necessarily a distaste for Werth himself (he is a great player and if money isnt an issue i want him on my team)
"No. Lonely people mixing with one another? Breeding? Creating an even lonelier generation? You're not even allowing natural selection do its work. Pssh. You're like the guy who invented the seat belt."
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for this reason
He has two good seasons and already 31
Some guys develop later than others. He’s also a physical freak, and in great shape. I remember seeing something on MLBN and it showed how he’s one of the fittest guys in the league.
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by Scott Coleman on Jul 20, 2010 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions
I don’t not doubt that at all. He looks very fit and is pretty athletic. It’s just I would be very hesistant to give him a Bay type of deal
That depends
If we use Chipper money on Werth, what’s left to find a 3B? Maybe if a SS if Gonfailez continues to not wow everybody the rest of the year and his option is passed up? A closer?
I’m certainly not saying we CAN’T get Werth, and at the end of the day a Braves team with Werth in the OF is an excellent team, I’m just saying with Glausosaur leaving (presumably, but not automatically, being replaced by Freeman), Chipper and Wagner retiring, and potentially having to re-fill the hole we just dug ourselves at short, there’s no guarantee that a metric crap-ton of money is unloaded in the outfield. Winning the whole thing this year in order to convince Liberty to open the pocketbook a little wider would certainly help… ;)
We’re not going to replace Gonzalez at shortstop, I’m about 99% sure they’re going to pickup the option as FW said the option was one of the reasons they pulled the trigger.
Trading Lowe and even eating some of his contract, maybe even half, would clear some extra money as well.
Twitter: @Ben_Duronio
Gonzalez's option
is so cheap, he’s a steal even if he slumps all year. $2.5M for a defense-only shortstop is EASILY worth it. That is a fantastic contract.
I just don’t know if we can afford Werth AND a good-hitting 3B to replace Chipper.
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by Jacob Peterson on Jul 21, 2010 11:06 AM EDT up reply actions
Well, If Werth and Freeman together were to roughly replace what we’ve gotten out of Chipper and Glaus combined, we don’t have to go for a top-tier 3B, which is good because the only one really worth going after is Beltre, which means a bidding war, or overpaying for A-Ram. We might be able to snag a guy like Cantu or Peralta for a decent price though, and either one would be OK hitting low in the order with some combo of Prado, J-Hey, McCann, Freeman, Werth, and probably our CF batting 1-6.
Cantu is horrendus in the field….and gives back everything he gains with his offense….unless he is playing 1B he just isn’t worth it
and why overpay for Werth when we can overpay for Beltre…he is soo much cooler
"No. Lonely people mixing with one another? Breeding? Creating an even lonelier generation? You're not even allowing natural selection do its work. Pssh. You're like the guy who invented the seat belt."
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Yeah, I didn’t look up the UZR numbers before I said that. A-Ram and Beltre are the top two, then there’s a steep drop-off to Juan Uribe, then another steep drop-off to everyone else. Peralta is fourth, because his offensive numbers are at least serviceable and he’s only slightly below average defensively. After those 4, you’re really getting down to dregs. It’s a very thin free agent market this year, so we better bet on either overpaying Werth to take over center or overpaying Beltre to take over third, and finding a way to flip a pitching prospect to someone to fill the other hole. There’s just no depth on the FA market to fix all the holes we’re going to have.
Eh
I like Werth as much as the next guy, but he’s going to cost a pretty penny next year. Plus our biggest future hole (I think) is CF and I don’t think Werth can play there.
We’ll have the money to sign him, and will need to sign a power hitter if Chipper leaves.
Also, go looks at MLBTR’s FA list for 2011 center fielders. Try to not LOL.
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by Scott Coleman on Jul 20, 2010 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow
That list is depressing.
As for the money, after looking at this: http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=tujElf32-2d237jk3IzWLsg&output=html I guess its possible, but he’ll be sucking up a lot of our dough.
if we were really to use that much money on one person, wouldn’t u b more in favor of getting crawford?
by forgotten_glory on Jul 21, 2010 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions
Nope. I don’t really like Crawford all that much.
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by Scott Coleman on Jul 21, 2010 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions
agree
we need RH power…
see we agree on everything
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by Scott Coleman on Jul 21, 2010 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions
INTERNET BFF?
"No. Lonely people mixing with one another? Breeding? Creating an even lonelier generation? You're not even allowing natural selection do its work. Pssh. You're like the guy who invented the seat belt."
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I don’t wanna steal Justin’s role…
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by Scott Coleman on Jul 21, 2010 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions
he’s a loser he moved to Afghanistan for some stupid job…we are no longer friends
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I’m sorry, Will. It’s not your fault, it’s not your fault.
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by Scott Coleman on Jul 21, 2010 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions
don;t fuck with me Sean, not you
"No. Lonely people mixing with one another? Breeding? Creating an even lonelier generation? You're not even allowing natural selection do its work. Pssh. You're like the guy who invented the seat belt."
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America is about speed. Hot, nasty, bad ass speed.
Oh wait…wrong movie
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by Scott Coleman on Jul 21, 2010 12:18 AM EDT up reply actions
If you don’t chew Big Red then fuck you
"No. Lonely people mixing with one another? Breeding? Creating an even lonelier generation? You're not even allowing natural selection do its work. Pssh. You're like the guy who invented the seat belt."
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I asked for no onions on my steak
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by Scott Coleman on Jul 21, 2010 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions
too be fair I may be drunk
big test tomorrow…so i have a glass of scotch before i fall asleep pass out
"No. Lonely people mixing with one another? Breeding? Creating an even lonelier generation? You're not even allowing natural selection do its work. Pssh. You're like the guy who invented the seat belt."
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I don’t know why teachers and professors tell us when tests are. It just gives you even more of a reason to drink instead of study
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by Scott Coleman on Jul 21, 2010 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions
Werth Can Play CF
He is their centerfielder when Victorino is out. 18.4 UZR/150, given it was in limited playing time. He is more valuable than Bay due to his ability to play centerfield.
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Hot damn
I knew he was an excellent defender over there in right, I did not realize though how good he was in center. Even if he’s a quarter of that UZR/150 over a larger sample size, WE MUST CAN HAZ. He solves our need for right handed pop, a little speed, good defense, and a reliable CF all in one fell swoop. Definitely Werth (see what I did there?) the fat contract it’s going to take to lure him.
Sadly though, I have this feeling in my gut that Wren isn’t going to bother unless he can unload McLouth somewhere. Now I know what I want for Christmas this year.
Speaking of Chipper
Assuming he does NOT come back next year, any real ideas on who would be starting 3rd baseman?
I doubt Braves want to make Infante an everday starter and lose his versatility, so is there anybody in the minor leagues who would come up or would this need to be a FA?
probably a FA or trade
because we dont have anyone in the system who could be an everyday 3B
Jason Heyward...great guy
Adrian Beltre
"No. Lonely people mixing with one another? Breeding? Creating an even lonelier generation? You're not even allowing natural selection do its work. Pssh. You're like the guy who invented the seat belt."
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He’s really the only good FA option. I worry that he’s just playing big for his next contract, but I’d take him for 2-3 years.
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by Scott Coleman on Jul 20, 2010 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions
even if he hits like he did in SEA…he is still worth almost 10M and Id pay him 4 years at 40M (I’ve already said this, but its worth reiterating)…his defense is soo good he barely needs to hit at all to be valauable…at 10M he basically replaces Chipper’s dollars (and should be a better hitter and defender, obviously we lose having the best Brave on the 90s and 2000s but it is what it is)
"No. Lonely people mixing with one another? Breeding? Creating an even lonelier generation? You're not even allowing natural selection do its work. Pssh. You're like the guy who invented the seat belt."
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I wouldn’t like him on a 4-year deal…I don’t think he’ll last that long, but I’d certainly take Beltre on a 3-year deal in a heartbeat.
An infield of Beltre, Gonzalez, Prado and Freeman would be pretty sick, assuming the reports on Freeman are accurate.
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by Scott Coleman on Jul 21, 2010 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions
Freddie’s defense is plus from all accounts. I’ve talked to people that have seen him and read scouting reports that love his defense, which is great to hear. I guarantee our 3B will be someone that nobody is thinking about right now, it’s how it always works.
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yea
I hope Chipper gets healthy and rakes so he can returnn next year. If he doesn’t then, I’d be interested in Beltre but wouldn’t pay ten million a year for him and that’s what he is looking for
since 2002 Beltre has been worth less than 10M twice (2003 he was worth 9.4 and 2005 he was worth 8.4)
so far this year he is worth 15 M….
words cannot express how good he is and how underrated he is…its a shame
easily worth 10M
"No. Lonely people mixing with one another? Breeding? Creating an even lonelier generation? You're not even allowing natural selection do its work. Pssh. You're like the guy who invented the seat belt."
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Ah…i thought Beltre was like 33 or 34. He’s only 31. Interesting.
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by Scott Coleman on Jul 21, 2010 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions
wow
all you have to do is look at the numbers and once they are park adjusted (he played in a park that severely depresses offense and HR) and then you see he is a fine offensive player and in the top half of all 3B . Then when you see he is the best defender of the position its a no brainer for me.
But maybe Im too optimistic…I loved the signing for Boston and will probably love the deal he gets this offseason (assuming he doesnt exervise his player option, which could reach 10M if he reaches the PA limit)
"No. Lonely people mixing with one another? Breeding? Creating an even lonelier generation? You're not even allowing natural selection do its work. Pssh. You're like the guy who invented the seat belt."
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Your not too optimistic at all. I thought Boston made a great deal when they signed him. How many Hrs would he hit at the Ted?
lol @ beltre’s 10 WAR season in 2004.
ridiculous.
by get swoll yunel on Jul 21, 2010 2:35 AM EDT up reply actions
ya he had a good year
"No. Lonely people mixing with one another? Breeding? Creating an even lonelier generation? You're not even allowing natural selection do its work. Pssh. You're like the guy who invented the seat belt."
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*cough*
steroids + contract year
cough
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
by Jacob Peterson on Jul 21, 2010 11:07 AM EDT up reply actions
there is absolutely no evidence of steroids….but ok….
it’s weak to use anecdotel evidence and say “o he must have been on steroids”….back in the day tons of players would hit a bunch of HR in a year and there was no explanation for it…just bc someone does it now doesnt mean he was on the juice….
not to mention why would you only take it for one year.
the contract year thing, I cant disagree with, except to say his one of his worst seasons was 2009 which was also a contract year
"No. Lonely people mixing with one another? Breeding? Creating an even lonelier generation? You're not even allowing natural selection do its work. Pssh. You're like the guy who invented the seat belt."
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1. He will cost too much for his production, age, and injury risk due to this season.
2. He’s lost a lot of range at 1B, wouldn’t be good enough at 3B to play there.
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He hasn’t yet, he can. It’s only been under a half season of healthy at bats. Give him time, he will adjust.
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BUT BUT BUT HE DOESNT LOOK COMFORTABLE (disregarding the thumb injury and whatnot)
"No. Lonely people mixing with one another? Breeding? Creating an even lonelier generation? You're not even allowing natural selection do its work. Pssh. You're like the guy who invented the seat belt."
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I'll admit
I was wrong about wanting to see J-Hey move down, but I admitted that initially too. I also would have no problem with it if we got a player that fit that spot really well and Bobby decided to move him down.
"Give him the heater Ricky."
thats another story…if we get a guy who is a good 2 hitter than I would consider changiing my stance…but that is unlikely…
"No. Lonely people mixing with one another? Breeding? Creating an even lonelier generation? You're not even allowing natural selection do its work. Pssh. You're like the guy who invented the seat belt."
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hey arizona bullpen
you know how you suck? well, could you like, not suck, for this game only?
please?
cordially,
your biggest fan XOXOXOXOXO
and the next couple
What can be said about him that hasn't already been said? His every adjustment is a gift, his every at-bat a festival, his every swing a cool dewy breeze tinged with raspberry and incense. The only question is whether he'll win multiple MVPs or merely the Nobel Prize for Looking Like He Has Been There Before.
I’m watching right now and Dickey isn’t doing so well.
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by Scott Coleman on Jul 20, 2010 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions
7 innings of 3 run ball
??not well… lol im not watching so am i missing something
What can be said about him that hasn't already been said? His every adjustment is a gift, his every at-bat a festival, his every swing a cool dewy breeze tinged with raspberry and incense. The only question is whether he'll win multiple MVPs or merely the Nobel Prize for Looking Like He Has Been There Before.
He’s been lucky all night. Quite a few balls have been hit to the wall that were caught.
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by Scott Coleman on Jul 20, 2010 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions
oh ok
thats pretty much whaat i figured. nice hes over his head (i think)
What can be said about him that hasn't already been said? His every adjustment is a gift, his every at-bat a festival, his every swing a cool dewy breeze tinged with raspberry and incense. The only question is whether he'll win multiple MVPs or merely the Nobel Prize for Looking Like He Has Been There Before.
3-1 DBacks….Thole just homered.
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by Scott Coleman on Jul 20, 2010 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions
The first of his career.
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by TonyAlmeyda on Jul 20, 2010 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions
damn
What can be said about him that hasn't already been said? His every adjustment is a gift, his every at-bat a festival, his every swing a cool dewy breeze tinged with raspberry and incense. The only question is whether he'll win multiple MVPs or merely the Nobel Prize for Looking Like He Has Been There Before.
Dickey not doing well
Takahashi not doing well
Pelfrey has been awful
niese has been good
and Johan has been very good as always but 3-5 pitchers struggling…nice
Jason Heyward...great guy
haha
i saw that post and just though how rediculous that he thinks Pelfrey is better than JJ!
Jason Heyward...great guy
Not surprising
They had a really weak group of starters headed into the season and then a few pitched really great during their hot streak the last month or so.
"Give him the heater Ricky."
Talking about Arizona Mets
Yesterday, One of the play was Francouer groundout to K. Johnson. K. Johnson to A. Laroche
It's like a Royals game!
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by Jacob Peterson on Jul 21, 2010 12:40 AM EDT up reply actions
that is rare, he usually rolls over pitches trying to pull and has a weak grounder to short…him goign the other way even on a groundball is almost unheard of…or at least thats what my memory serves at the moment
"No. Lonely people mixing with one another? Breeding? Creating an even lonelier generation? You're not even allowing natural selection do its work. Pssh. You're like the guy who invented the seat belt."
Dwight Schrute
Lately
He’s been swinging at pitches over in the left hand batter’s box and popping them up to foul territory behind first. I’ve seen him do it 3-4 times.
Glad that he’s expanding his horizons and finding new ways to make infuriating outs.
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Freddie Freeman showing more power...
hit another double tonight, which was number 24 on the season.
He’s also 20-years old, which is pretty cool.
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That is pretty cool
But assuming Glaus doesn’t get injured, he probably won’t appear till 2011, right?
Yeah, the only way he’d come up would be if Glaus goes down for the year and the Braves really feel like he’s ready.
No reason to start his clock until we have to.
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by Scott Coleman on Jul 20, 2010 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions
No reason to start his clock until we have to.
Unless I’ve really got the arb rules screwed up in my own head, we’re past the point where he accumulates enough service time for the arb schedule to be affected. In other words, whether he starts for us tomorrow or Opening Day 2011, his first arb year should be exactly the same. But somebody correct me if my info is off-base.
You're right
But he would still be eligible to be a super-two, which I’m unsure if they are willing to do or not. We’ll find that out if they give him the job in ST.
One of the reasons I’d like Ross is that when we lose Glaus, we’re probably going to be getting Freeman up. Replacing Ross for McLouth would give another right-handed bat and although left-handed bats are better, having a few righties is a good thing.
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Uhm, really?
I guess if teams get really desperate they’d take Lowe and his contract, I just don’t see it happening.
Anyways, I’m one of the few Talking Chop fans that is pretty content with Lowe this year.
Yea I know
it probably won’t happen. He has been decent this year, but if someone ask me to pay 9-15 million of his contract to trade him and get a good pitching prospect in return, I would jump all over it
Eh,
Maybe. Because in that situation the Braves would probably put Kenshin back in rotation rather than bringing up a prospect.
Yah
I’d say more then a little bit better, but you’re right – it is a fine line.
Either way I’d rather not have either of them eating up $22.5 million of our roster.
He was the youngest at the start of July, I suppose someone was called up who is younger?
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Excluding the Braves/Padres game, the total runs for/against Eastern division Teams Tonight
If you add up the combined runs in all the other games involving Eastern division teams it comes to:
Opponents: 28
Eastern Division: 2
(Mets@Diamondbacks in bottom of 7th, all others games are finals.)
Woops, Washington@Cincinnatti WASNT a final...
I must have made them mad, the Nats scored 6 runs in the 6th.
This just in:
Albert Pujols seems like one of the nicest guys you’d ever meet in your entire life.
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i just watched it to
and that is such a great thing for those kids… if i were a 15 year old kid and was very sick i’d probably ask for JJ, JHEY, or BMAC
Jason Heyward...great guy
Gotta go for Chipper in his last year.
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by Scott Coleman on Jul 20, 2010 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions
I watched it also,
Pujols impressed me, he appears to have a compassionate and giving heart. He is the type of player the young ones can look up to as role models.
We have a number of good role models on our team also.
Sweet story :)
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Jayson Stark and I heard this: Tampa Bay involved in discussions for Jayson Werth. Could be landing spot for his salary, to free up (more)
Buster_ESPN
payroll space for a more expensive commodity — such as Roy Oswalt. The Phillies are working very, very aggressively to move Werth.
jaysonst
One more potentially related Phillies development: J.A. Happ was pulled from his triple-A start tonight after 3 innings.
jaysonst
Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr. reiterated he’s “not close” to a deal. But our report never said he was, just that he was “working on” big deal.
: )
Phuckers
"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 20, 2010 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions
He was pulled because it was a rehab start
At least that’s what I was reading from all the reports from Phillies writers on twitter…
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Juan Gutierrez coming in with a 3-1 lead over NY
FINISH THE F’ING GAME, damn it.
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He can’t be any worse than Chad Qualls, can he?
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by TonyAlmeyda on Jul 20, 2010 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions
3-2
DAMMITDAMMITDAMMITDAMMITDAMMITDAMMITDAMMIT
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by TonyAlmeyda on Jul 20, 2010 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Solo-HR to Angel Pagan
Sweet.
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by Scott Coleman on Jul 20, 2010 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions
David Wright just missed a slider
popped out to LF.
Beltran up, 1 out.
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by Scott Coleman on Jul 20, 2010 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Beltran K's
2 outs.
SEND THEM BILLY WAGNER.
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by Scott Coleman on Jul 21, 2010 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions
I take it back
they still suck but god bless em. 6.5 up!
Watching the end of that game took me back in time.
That kid who pitched his ass off standing in the dugout, nervously watching as some schmoe held his win in his sweatly palms. Reminded me of Smoltz and Glavine in ’89 and ’90 and some of the yo yos we had trying to seal the deal for them then.
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Read some comments above about the phils
IMHO.. If they trade werth they just lost offense.. Who’s to say utley will come back good? Also trading an offensive piece away and gaining a better starter doesn’t sound like a winning deal to me… The only way i could see this as a win.. Is if they kept werth and made the move for oswalt and they may not be financially able to do so. Jmho.
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by SidGlaus on Jul 20, 2010 11:57 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
they will promote Brown and he is supposed to be pretty damn good…but he wont be as good as Werth (right away at least)
"No. Lonely people mixing with one another? Breeding? Creating an even lonelier generation? You're not even allowing natural selection do its work. Pssh. You're like the guy who invented the seat belt."
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Optimal decision would be to stand pat and play Brown for Ibanez. The 11.5 million owed to Ibanez for next season is awful, and he has been terrible this season as well.
Twitter: @Ben_Duronio
"It’s nerve-wracking not to be able to be a part of it." - Bobby Cox
This season’s for you, Bob.
Fuck the Brewers.
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~
I see a troll under that bridge!
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Jul 20, 2010 11:58 PM EDT reply actions
how this guy Josh Thole still hitting .500?? 12-24
It seems this guy is good
He isn't this good,
but he’s their best hitting catcher. Should’ve been the starter from opening day instead of Rod Crapajas.
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by Jacob Peterson on Jul 21, 2010 12:42 AM EDT up reply actions
METS LOSE! PHILLIES LOSE!
6 game lead baby!
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by Scott Coleman on Jul 21, 2010 12:04 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Silly me!
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by Scott Coleman on Jul 21, 2010 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions
In July
Braves: 9-5
Phillies: 7-8
Mets: 5-11
The birth of Jason Heyward was God’s punishment for the sins of the people in New York and Philly.
Everyone thought the Mets were gonna be great because they did great in Interleague
one thing THEY PLAYED THE INDIANS AND O’S! Possibly 2-3 worst teams in baseball
Jason Heyward...great guy
ESPN doesn't approve
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVSbbEIbWsg
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by Scott Coleman on Jul 21, 2010 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah?
Well they can EAT IT.
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by TonyAlmeyda on Jul 21, 2010 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions
7-8 should be 7-10.
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by TonyAlmeyda on Jul 21, 2010 12:39 AM EDT up reply actions
When was it last year...
that the braves turned it around? That one series where KoJo was hurt and Prado was in there and has started since, Diaz was raking, and it really jump started the braves lineup. It was a little after the break, right? Wondering when’ll be the 1 year anniversary.
False. They turned it around IMMEDIATELY following the Francoeur 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 21, 2010 1:52 AM EDT up reply actions
OT: Pablo Francisco...
is a god.
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She’s talking to me….like she knows me
"No. Lonely people mixing with one another? Breeding? Creating an even lonelier generation? You're not even allowing natural selection do its work. Pssh. You're like the guy who invented the seat belt."
Dwight Schrute
You want some shit essay?! Huh puto! Don’t be talking like you know me.
Essay?? Wut da fuck….what is this bitch callin me a term paper for?
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by Scott Coleman on Jul 21, 2010 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions
he told me you said something about me shaving my huevos or something
Damnit Pable this is my job this is serious
"No. Lonely people mixing with one another? Breeding? Creating an even lonelier generation? You're not even allowing natural selection do its work. Pssh. You're like the guy who invented the seat belt."
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Pablo…i know you have other women over at your house allll the time
i’m sorry baby. you caught me. i’m sorry
do you love her? Do you fucking love her Pablo?!
Yeah it’s my mom…what the fuck!
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by Scott Coleman on Jul 21, 2010 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions
in the city you must fight to survive he sold tortillas ont eh corner
and the mob wanted in
i dont who this guy is but i wan thim and his toritllas
he had one hchance and he had to fight back
staring arnold swarzanggaer
double the action
triple the excitemnet
“get down”
more excitement
“get down again”
"No. Lonely people mixing with one another? Breeding? Creating an even lonelier generation? You're not even allowing natural selection do its work. Pssh. You're like the guy who invented the seat belt."
Dwight Schrute
damn you…i was going with that one next.
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by Scott Coleman on Jul 21, 2010 12:31 AM EDT up reply actions
We’re the Three Best Friends
That Anyone Could Have
We’re the Three Best Friends
That Anyone Could Have
We’re the Three Best Friends
That Anyone Could Have
And We’ll Never ever ever ever
Leave Eachother
We’re the Three Best Friends
That Anyone Could Have
We’re the Three Best Friends
That Anyone Could Have
"No. Lonely people mixing with one another? Breeding? Creating an even lonelier generation? You're not even allowing natural selection do its work. Pssh. You're like the guy who invented the seat belt."
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Jonas Brothers next weekend?
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by Scott Coleman on Jul 21, 2010 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions
I got a miley cyrus concert i already have tickets for …Justin was supposed to come, but he obviously isnt gonna make it…so if you want
"No. Lonely people mixing with one another? Breeding? Creating an even lonelier generation? You're not even allowing natural selection do its work. Pssh. You're like the guy who invented the seat belt."
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:)
:)
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by Scott Coleman on Jul 21, 2010 12:41 AM EDT up reply actions
Love that one
Does a fantastic movie voice.
"Give him the heater Ricky."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9pAv-z2ens
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by Scott Coleman on Jul 21, 2010 12:43 AM EDT up reply actions
this is his best one though
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-scGHwJO0IY
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by Scott Coleman on Jul 21, 2010 12:45 AM EDT up reply actions
BREAKING NEWS
AP – In a shocking trade, the Philadelphia Phillies have acquired Roy Oswalt from the Houston Astros in a three-way agreement that involved the Atlanta Braves. Atlanta will receive Roy Halladay in the deal, and will ship three "mid-level prospects to be named later " to Houston. When asked why he gave up Halladay, Ruben Amaro, Jr. said to reporters, “Oswalt is an ace. We really need a front-of-the-rotation starter here. Plus, two Roys on the club is one too many.”
SWEET!
i hope Doc can really give us a huge boos…oh damn it was a joke? You got me
Jason Heyward...great guy
Great game tonight!
I watched the game on my laptop while relaxing on the beach. I love modern technology.
What about MattyD, he is playing some sweet baseball.
Keep the wins coming Bravos!
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Relaxing isn’t allowed!
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by Scott Coleman on Jul 21, 2010 3:12 AM EDT up reply actions
Hush you!
:)
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Thanks for the invite to the beach. I see how it is.
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by Scott Coleman on Jul 21, 2010 3:25 AM EDT up reply actions
Nobody wants to see your white ass on a beach.
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 21, 2010 3:50 AM EDT up reply actions
that's not what your girlfriend said.
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by Scott Coleman on Jul 21, 2010 3:58 AM EDT up reply actions
Hope you’re having a great time HeyJude. We’ve been missing you. :-)
"Curve: The loveliest distance between two points." ~ Mae West
Thanks
I’m missing being in the OT’s.They are always Fun when we are playing good baseball :)
Our man MattyD is playing great baseball. I’m thrilled to see him back to playing like he did last season! The perfect time to get the bat going for the second half.
I’ll be heading back home Sunday after watching the Braves Fry the Fish!
Cheers to our Red Hot Bravos!
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So I'm in Europe for two weeks...
But I can’t say how happy I am we’ve started to measure our team as lead in the NL instead of NL East
Go USA, Braves, BU Terriers, Irish, Caps, Colts, Hoyas, NU Cats, Wizards, DC United, Washington Freedom
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How sweet it is
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Best Comment of the night on MLB Network
Dan Plesac said Heyward hits the ball as hard as Dave Winfield and sooner or later a pitcher is going to get killed from throwing him away (when he hits it right back up the box).
yesterday was like a a baseball Christmas
we’re pulling away in the NL east, the donkeys lost, and the red sux lost, all in one night
People have a week dedicated to sharks, sharks have a week dedicated to Jason Heyward, let's follow in the "footsteps" of the sharks.....
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