Atlanta Braves Postseason Pace
by gondeee on Sep 14, 2010 8:07 AM EDT
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PrintFor the rest of the season we'll keep a daily tally of the Atlanta Braves chances of making the postseason, along with daily commentary. Also consider this a daily open thread for general chatting.
| NL East | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK | Magic Num | Playoff Odds |
| Phillies | 84 | 61 | .579 | - | W2 | 17 | 86.6% |
| Braves | 83 | 62 | .572 | 1 | W1 | 19 | 83.4% |
Raise your hand if you had Derek Lowe in the pool for "best start of the season." That start last night would certainly get some votes. Twelve strikeouts next to Lowe's name just looks weird.
The Phillies also won, so we don't gain a game. But someone finally beat Colorado last night to break their 10-game winning streak. They were really starting to scare me in the Wild Card hunt. Still are, actually. Here are your Wild Card standings:
It's a three-team race, and probably another race that will come down to the final series of the year. It would be nice for the Braves to get some separation here too.
Tonight's Nationals starter, Livan Hernandez, was tough against us the last time he faced us -- a month and four days ago. We ended up winning the game, but only on a walk-off single by Jay-Hey. I love the walk-offs, but let's get Livan early tonight and cruise like we did last night.
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The stretch run is going to be fun...
And extremely stressful.
"You can't print what I said, but they have to catch us." - Chipper Jones
On the bright side...
If we come through, make the playoffs and win the WS, I foresee a lot of hair pulling of a different nature going on.
-C
It’s rough to sit through these games and not have someone that can’t hit a Ball?
I see lots of people drinking heavily…and getting banned.
"A government that robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul." - George Bernard Shaw
I will be following the advice of Bluto Blutarski and start drinking heavily. You guys should this advice; he’s pre-med, you know.
by J-Freak on Sep 14, 2010 12:47 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
insert “heed” between “should” and “this.”
by J-Freak on Sep 14, 2010 12:48 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
No, someone else is pre-law. Bluto was pre-med, which is why his advice on how to treat the human body (in this case, alcohol transfusion) was gospel.
I think Otter was pre-law, which is why they had him stand up and speak at their sham hearing in front of the Dean, Marmalard and Niedermeyer.
Yes, that's right.
Otter: Point of parliamentary procedure!
Hoover: Don’t screw around, they’re serious this time!
Otter: Take it easy, I’m pre-law.
Boon: I thought you were pre-med.
Otter: What’s the difference?
Babs took excellent notes at that hearing.
by Sam Jethroe on Sep 14, 2010 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions
i am actually heading down to ATL
for the last series, for the first time ever.
geez, i picked a good time to go to Turner Field.
me too!
First time for me as well
"I am here to be real and state the things you are all to scared to say because you don’t want to get your feelings hurt or you don’t want to hurt these bloggers feelings. I mean did you read this garbage preview? I mean seriously, it was a pile of crap." - Mastermike
i have tix to the last game
I suggested a TC meeting point before the game. Who is down?
If I have to explain my username to you, you're obviously a Philly fan.
"Kill my boss?! Do I dare live out the American dream?" - Homer Simpson
actually
might be a good idea. I have tickets to the last game and will be tailgating, so I’ll be drunk and down for meeting strangers. :) I wanna meet the dude who made rainbowllamasaurus. or at least introduced him to us.
yeah seriously
I have a 6ft tomahawk (no sexual reference) that people love to take pics with. It would make a great avatar for someone ;)
If I have to explain my username to you, you're obviously a Philly fan.
"Kill my boss?! Do I dare live out the American dream?" - Homer Simpson
you're both damn lucky
I was very much planning to do so, but something came up about 2 weeks ago that is keeping me from making it down there – yet again.
as am i...
actually, meeting the whole fam there, woot! just got our tix for Saturday, and though they wont be joining me, Im planning on heading to the game Sunday and maybe Friday too… so excited!
yeah....
you’ll see the last series against the Phucks with only 10 people in threads….
Jason Heyward is what Willis was talking about.....
everyone needs to get out to the games
if it’s close.
show monster support
Group flight from Israel anyone?
I know about 3 other fellow Bravos fans around here that are also losing too much sleep as October nears….
Ahlan Haver
Tov lirot she yesh la Braves haverim ba aretz! Shalom me Atlanta!
Ryan Howard
As if we needed another reason to hate a once-amazing show, Entourage had a Ryan Howard cameo on sunday’s finale. What a doucher. He was even a douche in the show.
Careful
What you say about Phillies players, otherwise those a-hole Philly fans a liable to flood the comment board and start attacking your personal character…
"I wasn’t thinking about it. That’s the worst celebration of all time. I didn’t know what to do. I got lost in the moment." - Brian McCann
by HansonManCrush on Sep 14, 2010 9:38 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Sorry
I don’t know that much about Drew Brees outside of his famous chant haha… But I hate the Phils as much as anyone, so say all you want I’ll back you up I’m just lookin out… I hate most of the guys on that squad, except Ryan Madson, he’s an alright dude
"I wasn’t thinking about it. That’s the worst celebration of all time. I didn’t know what to do. I got lost in the moment." - Brian McCann
by HansonManCrush on Sep 14, 2010 10:04 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
that show is freaking gay, as is Howard, so I guess that works
"It looks like The Hound of the Baskervilles out there." - Steve Stone
"...I'm reminded of Wuthering Heights." - Harry Caray
~
Swing and a drive...Belted right! Welcome to the Show!!!
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Sep 14, 2010 10:09 AM EDT up reply actions
……it doesn’t?
"It looks like The Hound of the Baskervilles out there." - Steve Stone
"...I'm reminded of Wuthering Heights." - Harry Caray
~
Swing and a drive...Belted right! Welcome to the Show!!!
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Sep 14, 2010 10:57 AM EDT up reply actions
Chase Utley
You run fast. I cant throw as well as you can but i think you’d be impressed by my speed. I think our relationship could be a real home run.
by traphicg on Sep 14, 2010 10:22 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Haha… Nice, great great show
"I wasn’t thinking about it. That’s the worst celebration of all time. I didn’t know what to do. I got lost in the moment." - Brian McCann
by HansonManCrush on Sep 14, 2010 10:36 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
10 wins and I'd say we got the playoffs...
12 more wins, guarantees it and probably the division. But we need at least 10 more for the playoffs imo.
Definately doable
I’m not sure why, but i’m not afraid of the Phils… This team has handled them nicely this season
"I wasn’t thinking about it. That’s the worst celebration of all time. I didn’t know what to do. I got lost in the moment." - Brian McCann
by HansonManCrush on Sep 14, 2010 9:40 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Yep...
won’t be easy, but certainly doable.
2 more at home with Washington, then 3 at their place
3 at the Mets, and 3 at home with Florida, and then the 6 vs. Philly, 3 home and 3 away.
by Mr. Sanchez on Sep 14, 2010 10:16 AM EDT up reply actions
If we take 2 of 3 from the Phillies on the road...
I will friggin lose it.
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
I. Want. Phillie.
"It looks like The Hound of the Baskervilles out there." - Steve Stone
"...I'm reminded of Wuthering Heights." - Harry Caray
~
Swing and a drive...Belted right! Welcome to the Show!!!
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Sep 14, 2010 10:09 AM EDT reply actions
I have 100% confidence in our team
It has taken the Braves playing poor baseball and Philly playing great baseball for them to be up 1 game. They won’t be able to sustain such a pace and we aren’t going to play crap baseball with McClouth and Lowe playing well.
If I have to explain my username to you, you're obviously a Philly fan.
"Kill my boss?! Do I dare live out the American dream?" - Homer Simpson
Lets win tonight
and get me back to .500!
'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike
by Scott Coleman on Sep 14, 2010 11:07 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Anti-jinx, anti-jinx, anti-jinx, anti-jinx...
Whew….that was close. You almost screwed the team over with that one.
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 14, 2010 11:20 AM EDT up reply actions
Haters gonna hate.
'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike
by Scott Coleman on Sep 14, 2010 4:05 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
lolcat version
"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
did you get tix sitting together?
I couldn’t get 2 seats right next to each other for Oct 2 or 3
If I have to explain my username to you, you're obviously a Philly fan.
"Kill my boss?! Do I dare live out the American dream?" - Homer Simpson
Stubhub has tickets together, and the cheap seats aren’t that expensive.
Got dugout seats for Oct 2 and field seats for Oct 3. Will be flying up to Atlanta.
TC social at the outfield bar?
damn
already bought my tix. I’ve got the left-center field for me and the next section to the left for my friend….oh well, I’m down for a TC meet-up
If I have to explain my username to you, you're obviously a Philly fan.
"Kill my boss?! Do I dare live out the American dream?" - Homer Simpson
Note: FYI – if you didn’t already know – that game has been rescheduled from it’s original time.
http://www.talkingchop.com/2010/9/14/1688110/october-2-game-cox-tribute
"Curve: The loveliest distance between two points." ~ Mae West
Yeah I know!!
It was going to be a night game and I can’t go now because I have church :(
If I have to explain my username to you, you're obviously a Philly fan.
"Kill my boss?! Do I dare live out the American dream?" - Homer Simpson
God would understand… after all he’s playing anyway under the alias Jason Heyward
by SuperHeyward on Sep 14, 2010 12:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Seventh Day?
"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
I would guess you are familiar with Collegedale, TN ?
*Just Chill* when things start to look a bit difficult-don't panic as you take away your ability to think straight. Go Braves! Go Dawgs! Go Falcons!
Collegedale, TN...
…I landed my plane there once! lol
I believe there ought to be a constitutional amendment outlawing Astroturf and the designated hitter. ~ Crash Davis
by Old Braves' Fan on Sep 14, 2010 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions
never heard of it
If I have to explain my username to you, you're obviously a Philly fan.
"Kill my boss?! Do I dare live out the American dream?" - Homer Simpson
Southern Adventist University
is located here, and 90% of the population is Seventh Day Adventist. This beautiful little place is just outside of Chattanooga, Tn. This town shuts down on Saturday. I admire their dedication to their beliefs.
*Just Chill* when things start to look a bit difficult-don't panic as you take away your ability to think straight. Go Braves! Go Dawgs! Go Falcons!
OHHHHH
HAhahahha don’t I feel like an ass. When we had the GC (General Conference) here in Atlanta back in the first week of June, SAC was there recruiting incoming freshmen.
What I don’t get is how Truett Cathy allows Chik-fil-A to shut down on Sunday. Jesus wouldn’t turn away a hungry soul yet everytime I want a #1 with a lemonade on Sunday I am denied.
If I have to explain my username to you, you're obviously a Philly fan.
"Kill my boss?! Do I dare live out the American dream?" - Homer Simpson
do you have stopping power….?
Jason Heyward is what Willis was talking about.....
by Hektor DiPaula on Sep 14, 2010 11:35 AM EDT up reply actions
Of course
The disturbing part is the 9-game road trip. It doesn’t matter that 2/3’s of those games are against the Mets and Florida…
It’s time to prove we can win on the road.
"A government that robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul." - George Bernard Shaw
Just win damnit!!!
I’m sick and tried of this crap. No more one game down, one game up sh-t. Win at least 10 in a row!!!
Politicians are like diapers. They both need changing regularly and for the same reason.
Question:
For the last 6 series of the game, would you guys rather have Philadelphia’s schedule or ours? We’re playing the exact same teams for the same number of games, and we both have 9 at home and 9 away. The only real difference is that they have a 9-game homestand while we have a 9-game road trip. But, on the other hand, we get to finish off the season at home for 6 games.
I’d think I’d rather have the Braves’ schedule. I really think it’s going to come down to that final series and it’s just spectacular that it’s at home (against the best home team in baseball).
by McGriff the Crime Dog on Sep 14, 2010 12:45 PM EDT reply actions
The biggest difference...
Is that they have to play the Braves six times. I think our Braves could beat the Braves, but I don’t think Philly will be able to do it.
-C
It’s rough to sit through these games and not have someone that can’t hit a Ball?
I wish Lowe would have told Roger earlier in the season (and last year) that he needed help. What if he turns into the same guy that dominated in the stretch run for the Dodgers in 2008? Make it happen Lowe.
by romone_braves91 on Sep 14, 2010 1:30 PM EDT reply actions
Sometimes...
I just get carried away and go on the Braves ticked site to see what’s available. I checked for tickets for Sunday, Oct. 3, against the Phillies – last game – and got crazy and ordered one in the Golden Moon level. I sort of hope it’s an important game, but sort of not, as in I hope we have it won by then.
Go Braves!!!!!
"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
Impulse buying...
at its best!
Now I have to figure out the logistics.
"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
Logisitics?
As in getting to Atlanta/Turner Field? A place to stay? Etc.? You can make it work. For the final regular season game of Bobby’s career? I have faith in you!
I believe there ought to be a constitutional amendment outlawing Astroturf and the designated hitter. ~ Crash Davis
by Old Braves' Fan on Sep 14, 2010 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, I'm not worried...
I only live about 4 hours away. I’ll just have to decide whether to come down and spend the night Saturday or drive down early Sunday.
"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
and royhobbs said it was sold out.
Coming soon: winningugly visits Atlanta, takes dump in royhobbs’ Braves hat.
Plus, sddbaker said she bought just one ticket.
A lot of times when an event is close to selling out you can find one ticket, but attempting to buy two or more together you’ll be told that it’s “not available.”
I believe there ought to be a constitutional amendment outlawing Astroturf and the designated hitter. ~ Crash Davis
by Old Braves' Fan on Sep 14, 2010 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah...
I couldn’t find any at all for Saturday, but for Sunday I did “best available” for 1 ticket and got the Club level seat. I actually then checked for cheaper tickets by choosing Upper Box, which I like, but there were none available. I didn’t try any other categories, because I like the idea of the club level in case of rain or if it’s hot, since it’s a day game.
"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
i got outfield pavillion
Row 13 and Row 25 in adjacent sections in left-center
If I have to explain my username to you, you're obviously a Philly fan.
"Kill my boss?! Do I dare live out the American dream?" - Homer Simpson
Anyone
get NLDS tickets? I got home game 2. what happens if we dont make it?
all your proceeds are belong to me
If I have to explain my username to you, you're obviously a Philly fan.
"Kill my boss?! Do I dare live out the American dream?" - Homer Simpson
I can't confirm this...
but I believe it goes into the “Extend Jason Heyward Thru 2025 Fund.”
'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike
by Scott Coleman on Sep 14, 2010 4:07 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
all the other clubs refund the money
i’m assuming the braves do that cuz i got tickets to the 1st home game
A lot of room in right center, if he hits one there we can dance in the streets, the 2-1....
hahhhahahhaha good one
we all know that isn’t going to happen when you can get an overrated, washed-up CF from the AL.
If I have to explain my username to you, you're obviously a Philly fan.
"Kill my boss?! Do I dare live out the American dream?" - Homer Simpson
Yeah...
I have some for that game also. They will refund if the game isn’t played.
I had tickets for Game 7 of the 1995 World Series at the Ted. Of course, we won in 6. I had to send back the actual tickets for the refund, which made me mad, because they were beautiful — big 4X6 cardboard collector’s items.
"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
Oh yeah....
Raise your hand if you had Derek Lowe in the pool for “best start of the season.”
"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
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