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Braves Minor League Open Thread

Everyone seems to be in a chatty mood tonight, so because there's no Atlanta Braves game we'll throw up the ol' minor league open thread. The Gwinnett Braves game will be televised on CSS if you're a Comcast customer. Feel free to also discuss any other sporting news of the night, as if there's anything else going on that we're not all sick and tired of. Here's a great post that points out the absurdity of it all, and should be way up there in the search page rankings.

Gwinnett Braves
Game time:  7:05pm
Starting pitcher: Todd Redmond, T (8-7, 3.92)

Mississippi Braves
Game time:  8:05pm
Starting pitcher: Scott Diamond, S (3-6, 3.68)

Myrtle Beach Pelicans
Game time:  7:05pm
Starting pitcher: Julio Teheran (3-3, 2.92)

Rome Braves
Game time:  7:05pm
Starting pitcher: Cory Rasmus (5-4, 3.15)

Danville Braves
Game time:  7:05pm
Starting pitcher: Carlos Perez (1-0, 0.53)

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Crap, I meant to schedule this, but oh well, it’s up.

by gondeee on Jul 8, 2010 4:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Teheran was a late scratch for this start against Winston-Salem since he’ll be tossing in the Futures Game on Sunday. The Braves didn’t want Teheran to throw tonight, then fly to Anaheim and pitch again on two day’s rest. He’ll be back after the break.

by fattums182 on Jul 8, 2010 5:57 PM EDT reply actions  

dang

i was hoping to watch him tonight… still havent seen him pitch live yet

by ChitownBravos on Jul 8, 2010 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

I am so freaking bored. I hate offdays! No more offdays! MAKE IT SO BUD SELIG.

"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 8, 2010 6:00 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

i know i happens once a week or so

but these are the longest days of the summer…. Bravesless days

by ChitownBravos on Jul 8, 2010 6:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

psh

who needs braves when you can have LEBRON!

LEBRON LEBRON LEBRON LEBRON LEBRON LEBRON LEBRON

by atl192485 on Jul 8, 2010 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

LEBRON LEBRON LEBRON

"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 8, 2010 6:12 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

who’s lebron? /sarcasm

by dkinser86 on Jul 8, 2010 6:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

THE MVP. WE ARE ALL WITNESSES

"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 8, 2010 6:16 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

Lots of interesting pitchers tonight

Redmond, Diamond, Rasmus all throwing tonight. Diamond, I’ve came to the conlusion is simply hittable. He’s given up an insane amount of hits in his MiLB career. I like Rasmus, a lot, probably more than most. He’s got a ton of potential, in my opinion. One of our more under-rated prospects.

Twitter: @Ben_Duronio

by BenDuronio on Jul 8, 2010 7:10 PM EDT reply actions  

LeBron throwing for the LeBron LeBron’s tonight at LeBron. Looks like a good LeBroning match-up.

by Bronn on Jul 8, 2010 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Rasmus used to have a ton of potential. I haven’t heard a real ruling on him since all the injuries, but word was that his velocity was down from the injuries.

by telemakhos on Jul 8, 2010 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jordan Schafer

I just saw Schafer get thrown out trying to steal second. His comeback has been pretty depressing so far. I hope he gets his timing back at some point.

by JimH on Jul 8, 2010 8:25 PM EDT reply actions  

I feel his wrist is still giving him problems.

I noticed him shaking his wrist after throwing a ball into third from the outfield, minutes ago.

Washington Tribune, June 29 2010 – "The stonecutters carving Stephen Strasburg’s name onto the Washington Monument have been directed to await further instructions."

by HEYJUDE on Jul 8, 2010 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah, i saw that too

"Sometimes I think it is a great mistake to have matter that can think and feel. It complains so. By the same token, though, I suppose that boulders and mountains and moons could be accused of being a little too phlegmatic."
-Kurt Vonnegut, "The Sirens of Titan"

by Bravely going forward on Jul 8, 2010 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Redmond

getting hit hard tonight, 8 hits, 4 walks and 6 runs in 4 innings.

Washington Tribune, June 29 2010 – "The stonecutters carving Stephen Strasburg’s name onto the Washington Monument have been directed to await further instructions."

by HEYJUDE on Jul 8, 2010 8:29 PM EDT reply actions  

did you see that throw logan just made? wow, the throwing arm’s certainly looking strong;

"Sometimes I think it is a great mistake to have matter that can think and feel. It complains so. By the same token, though, I suppose that boulders and mountains and moons could be accused of being a little too phlegmatic."
-Kurt Vonnegut, "The Sirens of Titan"

by Bravely going forward on Jul 8, 2010 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Great throw

but they showed him shaking his wrist, that was concerning.

Washington Tribune, June 29 2010 – "The stonecutters carving Stephen Strasburg’s name onto the Washington Monument have been directed to await further instructions."

by HEYJUDE on Jul 8, 2010 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Looks like we need to hope McLouth recovers...

or Melky can at least become his high avg, decent D self from the Yankees.

by Mr. Sanchez on Jul 8, 2010 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yes,

It’s looking that way for sure.

Washington Tribune, June 29 2010 – "The stonecutters carving Stephen Strasburg’s name onto the Washington Monument have been directed to await further instructions."

by HEYJUDE on Jul 8, 2010 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

He really did set himself back by attempting to play throw a broken wrist last year. It still makes me wince to imagine holding a bat and making contact with a bum wrist. His career is going to take some time to recover-he’s got to get strength back in that joint and he’s got to work out the bad habits.

Sometimes, when you get used to pain when you do something, your muscle memory guards against that pain. It’s like if you sprain an ankle playing basketball (been there). Even when the ankle recovers, you’re still favoring it a little bit and you come down heavier on the opposite ankle. It takes effort to come back from those things.

I hope Jordan can overcome it.

by Bronn on Jul 8, 2010 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

I am honestly suprised to see him playing.

He said in ST it was still hurting and he was no where near ready to come back.

Washington Tribune, June 29 2010 – "The stonecutters carving Stephen Strasburg’s name onto the Washington Monument have been directed to await further instructions."

by HEYJUDE on Jul 8, 2010 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

*suprised

Washington Tribune, June 29 2010 – "The stonecutters carving Stephen Strasburg’s name onto the Washington Monument have been directed to await further instructions."

by HEYJUDE on Jul 8, 2010 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Fail

I give up! lol

Washington Tribune, June 29 2010 – "The stonecutters carving Stephen Strasburg’s name onto the Washington Monument have been directed to await further instructions."

by HEYJUDE on Jul 8, 2010 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

I agree

Washington Tribune, June 29 2010 – "The stonecutters carving Stephen Strasburg’s name onto the Washington Monument have been directed to await further instructions."

by HEYJUDE on Jul 8, 2010 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

I wish I had CSS

Oh well. After a couple of rough games for Freeman, looks like he’s back on track a bit.

by Bronn on Jul 8, 2010 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

I love being able to watch them on CSS

They were also on MLBN yesterday.

Washington Tribune, June 29 2010 – "The stonecutters carving Stephen Strasburg’s name onto the Washington Monument have been directed to await further instructions."

by HEYJUDE on Jul 8, 2010 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

do you mean for the rest of this year, or in terms of logan’s long-term value?

"Sometimes I think it is a great mistake to have matter that can think and feel. It complains so. By the same token, though, I suppose that boulders and mountains and moons could be accused of being a little too phlegmatic."
-Kurt Vonnegut, "The Sirens of Titan"

by Bravely going forward on Jul 8, 2010 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

I mean as far as playing CF next year...

and possibly his long term value if it’s not healing properly.

by Mr. Sanchez on Jul 8, 2010 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

he’s no chip, lol

"Sometimes I think it is a great mistake to have matter that can think and feel. It complains so. By the same token, though, I suppose that boulders and mountains and moons could be accused of being a little too phlegmatic."
-Kurt Vonnegut, "The Sirens of Titan"

by Bravely going forward on Jul 8, 2010 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Gotta agree!

Washington Tribune, June 29 2010 – "The stonecutters carving Stephen Strasburg’s name onto the Washington Monument have been directed to await further instructions."

by HEYJUDE on Jul 8, 2010 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

LeBron

Jeez, now Jordan is talking about him. I’m heard enough for a lifetime about him.

Washington Tribune, June 29 2010 – "The stonecutters carving Stephen Strasburg’s name onto the Washington Monument have been directed to await further instructions."

by HEYJUDE on Jul 8, 2010 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

"The Decision" airs at 9 pm

I’m purposely not watching it. I’m actually curious about where he’ll go, but I’m content to just read about it later. Or tomorrow, even. It doesn’t affect me immediately enough to need to know instantly.

To spite LeBron, I plan on watching a Burn Notice rerun while DVRing something completely different while LeBron is on TV. I have at least two things I care about more than watching this side-show.

by Bronn on Jul 8, 2010 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Haha

I’ve got the Phils and Reds going also. Votto hit a HR for the Reds only run, but then made an error at first allowing the Phils to score a run.

Washington Tribune, June 29 2010 – "The stonecutters carving Stephen Strasburg’s name onto the Washington Monument have been directed to await further instructions."

by HEYJUDE on Jul 8, 2010 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Mississippi scored 4 runs in the bottom of the first

Mississippi is depressing because we don’t have any true prospects on that team. When they do well, it’s like “eh, good for them.”

by Bronn on Jul 8, 2010 8:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Salcedo is 2-2 with a double

and just like that, the average is up to .250.

by Bronn on Jul 8, 2010 8:42 PM EDT reply actions  

sweet.

"Sometimes I think it is a great mistake to have matter that can think and feel. It complains so. By the same token, though, I suppose that boulders and mountains and moons could be accused of being a little too phlegmatic."
-Kurt Vonnegut, "The Sirens of Titan"

by Bravely going forward on Jul 8, 2010 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Anyone find the box score for the DSL game?

It keeps coming up as a broken link whenever I try to view it. I’m at least marginally interested in who pitched that game. We’ve got a couple of 16-17 year olds on that roster who are really interesting.

by Bronn on Jul 8, 2010 8:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah, I got it...

thoughts overall, agree on Mississippi doing well, with no one of real note as a prospect. Nice game by Spruill back in Myrtle, and maybe Joe Leonard can go ahead to Rome.

But DSL notable…
It went 14, lost 5-4.
Gerardo Reyes went 2-3.
Hector Garcia went 2-6, 3 runs, with a HR.
Eduardo Castilla started, 6 innings, 7 hits, 3 runs, 0 bb, 4 k
Enrique Medina came in for 4 scoreless innings, no hits, no k, 1 bb

by Mr. Sanchez on Jul 8, 2010 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh, and GCL played two...

William Beckwith had a big day at the plate, and both he and Edison Sanchez had HR.

by Mr. Sanchez on Jul 8, 2010 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thurston doubles

for his second hit tonight. I was impressed by his play in ST, and was hoping he would get the call over Hicks, nothing against Hicks, just sayin’.

Washington Tribune, June 29 2010 – "The stonecutters carving Stephen Strasburg’s name onto the Washington Monument have been directed to await further instructions."

by HEYJUDE on Jul 8, 2010 8:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Martinez

has looked good coming in from the BP.

Washington Tribune, June 29 2010 – "The stonecutters carving Stephen Strasburg’s name onto the Washington Monument have been directed to await further instructions."

by HEYJUDE on Jul 8, 2010 9:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Pinch hitter for Schafer

That was interesting the speculation over why they pinch hit for Schafer. It makes me wonder what is going to happen why McClouth goes to Gwinnett. They keep bringing in these base stealing outfielders. Josh Anderson was signed and now Taveras.

by JimH on Jul 8, 2010 9:02 PM EDT reply actions  

I hating to hear them talking about Schafer not hustling in a recent game. That is literally the least he can do right now.

by JimH on Jul 8, 2010 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Schafer

was shaking his wrist in the outfield after making a strong throw in. It looked as if it was hurting him, then he came out of the game. I don’t see him making it up to ATL this season.

Washington Tribune, June 29 2010 – "The stonecutters carving Stephen Strasburg’s name onto the Washington Monument have been directed to await further instructions."

by HEYJUDE on Jul 8, 2010 9:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Taveras

was So much fun to watch run and steal bases in the game this week on MLBN. I know he has his downfalls, but his speed is So exciting to see.

Washington Tribune, June 29 2010 – "The stonecutters carving Stephen Strasburg’s name onto the Washington Monument have been directed to await further instructions."

by HEYJUDE on Jul 8, 2010 9:09 PM EDT reply actions  

So apparently

Ryan Madson just threw a wild pitch that was so wild it allowed a man to score from second?

by Bronn on Jul 8, 2010 9:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Rome is breaking out the bats

10-4, now, apparently in the top of the 7th. Notables:

Salcedo: 3-3, 2B, 3B, 2R, 3 RBI, .280.
Cunningham: 2-4, R, RBI
Kreke: 2-4, 2 2Bs, R, RBI.

by Bronn on Jul 8, 2010 9:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Phils take the lead 3-2 in the 8th

on a Rollins sac fly, now Dictorino batting with 2 out.

Washington Tribune, June 29 2010 – "The stonecutters carving Stephen Strasburg’s name onto the Washington Monument have been directed to await further instructions."

by HEYJUDE on Jul 8, 2010 9:36 PM EDT reply actions  

LeBron joins the Heat.
This has been your “I’m sick of hearing about this!” moment of the day

"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 8, 2010 9:38 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

Le who?

you mean the evil French twin of TC user Bronn?

by atl192485 on Jul 8, 2010 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

He's actually my evil twin

My taller, darker skinned, better looking, more athletic, more skilled, richer, evil twin. But hey, at least I went to college.

by Bronn on Jul 8, 2010 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

btw

you and lebron’s long-lost father is looking for you guys

by atl192485 on Jul 8, 2010 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Go Reds

9th, runners on 1st and 2nd, 0 outs!!

Washington Tribune, June 29 2010 – "The stonecutters carving Stephen Strasburg’s name onto the Washington Monument have been directed to await further instructions."

by HEYJUDE on Jul 8, 2010 9:45 PM EDT reply actions  

hope the reds can finally come through

they have two opportunities with runner on 3rd and 1 out, and couldn’t score both times

by atl192485 on Jul 8, 2010 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bruce hits into DP

Cairo up with 2 outs.

Washington Tribune, June 29 2010 – "The stonecutters carving Stephen Strasburg’s name onto the Washington Monument have been directed to await further instructions."

by HEYJUDE on Jul 8, 2010 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Tie game!

Washington Tribune, June 29 2010 – "The stonecutters carving Stephen Strasburg’s name onto the Washington Monument have been directed to await further instructions."

by HEYJUDE on Jul 8, 2010 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Reds staying alive here in the 9th!

Washington Tribune, June 29 2010 – "The stonecutters carving Stephen Strasburg’s name onto the Washington Monument have been directed to await further instructions."

by HEYJUDE on Jul 8, 2010 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Is Matt Young the shortest player in the minor or major leagues?

Sure looks to be.

Washington Tribune, June 29 2010 – "The stonecutters carving Stephen Strasburg’s name onto the Washington Monument have been directed to await further instructions."

by HEYJUDE on Jul 8, 2010 9:47 PM EDT reply actions  

He’s no Rafael Belliard.

by Bronn on Jul 8, 2010 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Who’s no David Eckstein

"Batting second and playing shortstop-he's Cuban. Yeah, his name's Pablo...no, eh, Yunel Escobar, sorry"

by GoBravesNY on Jul 8, 2010 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don’t know if he’s gritty and grimy and heart-filled enough to be David Eckstein.

by Bronn on Jul 8, 2010 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Does anyone know if he is related to the Matt Young

that pitched for this teams Mariners/RedSox/Dodgers/Athletics/Indians 1983-1993?

Washington Tribune, June 29 2010 – "The stonecutters carving Stephen Strasburg’s name onto the Washington Monument have been directed to await further instructions."

by HEYJUDE on Jul 8, 2010 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

*these

Washington Tribune, June 29 2010 – "The stonecutters carving Stephen Strasburg’s name onto the Washington Monument have been directed to await further instructions."

by HEYJUDE on Jul 8, 2010 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

I really doubt it

but I can’t say with any certainty. There’s almost no way he’s that Matt Young’s son since he was born in Texas, but the elder Matt Young came up as a member of the Seattle organization.

by Bronn on Jul 8, 2010 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Also,

I noticed the former Matt Young was a big/tall dude, this young one would have to have a very short/ petite Mom, if indeed this is his Dad:)

Washington Tribune, June 29 2010 – "The stonecutters carving Stephen Strasburg’s name onto the Washington Monument have been directed to await further instructions."

by HEYJUDE on Jul 8, 2010 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

anybody watching reds-phils?

noone can get a bunt down. no fundamentals at all.

by atl192485 on Jul 8, 2010 10:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Me

Washington Tribune, June 29 2010 – "The stonecutters carving Stephen Strasburg’s name onto the Washington Monument have been directed to await further instructions."

by HEYJUDE on Jul 8, 2010 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Me too

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

by SuperNewb on Jul 8, 2010 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

ANYBODY HOOOOME?!?!??!

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

by SuperNewb on Jul 8, 2010 10:42 PM EDT reply actions  

Reds lost :(

Washington Tribune, June 29 2010 – "The stonecutters carving Stephen Strasburg’s name onto the Washington Monument have been directed to await further instructions."

by HEYJUDE on Jul 8, 2010 11:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Werth

Dropped a high volume f bomb on a dad in the crowd for catching a foul ball that he was reaching into the stands for. With the fan’s kid (10 yo, give or take a year or two) right there beside him.

I normally ignore most anything that comes out of Millar’s yap but he lit him up pretty strongly on MLB Net.

"You were not brought upon this world to 'get it', Mr. Burton. " - David Lo Pan

by Sam Jethroe on Jul 9, 2010 3:01 AM EDT reply actions  

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