Brandon Beachy Replaces Jair Jurrjens In The Braves Rotation Tonight

by gondeee on Sep 20, 2010 3:36 PM EDT

Atlanta Braves right handed starting pitcher Jair Jurrjens tweaked his knee last Friday during a bullpen session. That injury has apparently not healed to a point where the Braves feel comfortable sending him to the mound to face the Phillies tonight in the opener of a crucial three-game series in Philadelphia. In his place the Braves will call on rookie Brandon Beachy.

Beachy is an undrafted free agent from a small college in Indiana. He rocketed through the system this year, and now finds himself starting one of the biggest games for the Braves this season. He's a standard three-pitch pitcher, with a plus fastball, plus curve, and an above average change-up. His location is also described as a plus skill. Here is a link to a piece we did on him earlier in the year.

While the Phillies will throw three ace starters against the Braves in this series -- Cole Hamels, Roy Halladay, and Roy Oswalt -- Atlanta will now start two rookies, including Mike Minor in tomorrow night's game.

Beachy will wear uniform number 37 for Atlanta.

Here is a video interview Beachy did two months ago. It should introduce him to everyone very nicely.

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I'm both excited and nerve-wracked by this news....

"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."

by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 20, 2010 3:17 PM EDT reply actions

I'm really interested in seeing him pitch

I just wish it wasn’t in this situation.

All the best to him. I hope he continues what he was doing in AAA tonight.

by garlick on Sep 20, 2010 3:17 PM EDT reply actions

Oh God

My heart isn’t going to be able to take it…

"The Dos Equis guys want me to be the least interesting man in the world" - Drama

by BravesDawg16 on Sep 20, 2010 3:17 PM EDT reply actions

Oh my god. Oh my god. Oh my god.

'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike

by Scott Coleman on Sep 20, 2010 3:17 PM EDT reply actions

Oh my god. Oh my god. Oh my god.

'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike

by Scott Coleman on Sep 20, 2010 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions

Oh my god. Oh my god. Oh my god.

'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike

by Scott Coleman on Sep 20, 2010 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions

Oh my god. Oh my god. Oh my god.

'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike

by Scott Coleman on Sep 20, 2010 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions

Oh my god. Oh my god. Oh my god.

'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike

by Scott Coleman on Sep 20, 2010 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions

This

"The Dos Equis guys want me to be the least interesting man in the world" - Drama

by BravesDawg16 on Sep 20, 2010 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions

you just stay away

and we’ll be fine ;)

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

by Sir Veza on Sep 20, 2010 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions

I really wish I could.

but I’d be lying if I told you I would be sitting at home tonight and wouldn’t watch the game.

'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike

by Scott Coleman on Sep 20, 2010 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions

If the Braves lose....

I would be lying if I told you I wouldn’t be marching toward your home with a torch and pitchfork in hand.

"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."

by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 20, 2010 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions

I’d probably stab myself with a trident first.

'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike

by Scott Coleman on Sep 20, 2010 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions

You're not going to get out of painful torture that easy....

I’m bringing my Necronomicon with me, as well.

"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."

by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 20, 2010 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions

I'll bring the boomstick.

by J-Freak on Sep 20, 2010 4:33 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

shop smart

shop S-mart…

Effect: any current lead is equal to or less than the amount of runs surrendered by Dan Kolb or Bob Wickman.

by Kolb-Wickman Effect on Sep 20, 2010 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions

This!

"I believe that if life gives you lemons, you should make lemonade... And try to find somebody whose life has given them vodka, and have a party." ~ Ron White

by AndiRose on Sep 20, 2010 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions

Houston......we have.....something.

lol

"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 20, 2010 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions

Haha

this is exactly how I feel as well.

by Cayla on Sep 20, 2010 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions

This

"The Dos Equis guys want me to be the least interesting man in the world" - Drama

by BravesDawg16 on Sep 20, 2010 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions

I love ya but......

Please DO NOT WATCH lol!

by Jay212033 on Sep 20, 2010 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions

Poor KK.

Element of surprise?

Coming soon: winningugly visits Atlanta, takes dump in royhobbs’ Braves hat.

by 10-4 on Sep 20, 2010 3:19 PM EDT reply actions

If KK doesn't know he's off the team at the end of the year

This should be the last message. I actually basically forgot he was in the bullpen.

by garlick on Sep 20, 2010 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions

Well guys and gals

We are going to witness the true grit and mettle of this team. They have 2 rooks going this series so the offense is going to need to step up BIG TIME. Get the ball to the bullpen tied or with the lead, and they will take care of the rest. C’mon Braves, this is your time, your division, and YOUR year

"The Dos Equis guys want me to be the least interesting man in the world" - Drama

by BravesDawg16 on Sep 20, 2010 3:21 PM EDT reply actions

Brandon Beachy vs. Cole Hamels and Mike Minor vs. Roy Halladay

if this team pulls off a series win, then there’s something seriously special going on.

'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike

by Scott Coleman on Sep 20, 2010 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions

honestly

I know I am an obvious Braves homer, but I really do have a gut feeling this team is ready to break out and quiet the Phils (temporarily anyways). Nothing would be bigger than a series win against these odds while simultaneously giving the Phils a sense of a letdown on our part. God I hope I’m right…

"The Dos Equis guys want me to be the least interesting man in the world" - Drama

by BravesDawg16 on Sep 20, 2010 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Wish I had this confidence.

Love our guys, but I’m pretty nervous right now.

by strider15 on Sep 20, 2010 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions

Its not that I don't have any nerves about the situation

But something about this year and team has my usual pessimistic self at bay. I don’t expect the moon out of this kid or Minor tomorrow, I just have that feeling that they may be able to do just enough to give the Braves a chance. This series is going to be on the offense

"The Dos Equis guys want me to be the least interesting man in the world" - Drama

by BravesDawg16 on Sep 20, 2010 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions

Well, maybe the Curse of the Unknown Pitcher will strike the Phils tonight. If Beachy comes close to Minor’s debut, we should be okay.

by DawgB on Sep 20, 2010 3:22 PM EDT reply actions

2010...

has not been kind to Jair Jurrjens.

At this point I’ll be happy to just win one game in this series. I figure we have to go 8-4 to make the playoffs.

by mdhenshaw on Sep 20, 2010 3:22 PM EDT reply actions

I have to think that Bobby is thinking that we are going to make the playoffs, at least as the wild card. Not taking a chance with JJ tonight and having him available for the post-season makes sense. However, if he had truly given up on winning the east, he might put KK out there. Beachy gives us the best chance to win tonight.

by DawgB on Sep 20, 2010 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions

are u figuring that COL, SF, and SD dont lose a game the rest of the season??

A lot of room in right center, if he hits one there we can dance in the streets, the 2-1....

by ATLBRVS_19 on Sep 20, 2010 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions

If the Braves go 8-4 the next place team would have to go 10-2 to tie us.

by mdhenshaw on Sep 20, 2010 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Not at all. We do have the upper hand, however. We do need to go 8-4 or 9-3, to really have it in hand. But, if we can win the division, then we don’t have to worry about tose guys

by DawgB on Sep 20, 2010 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions

We’ll likely have to go 10-2 or better to catch the Phillies. Not very likely.

by mdhenshaw on Sep 20, 2010 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions

9-3 would do it, if 5 or 6 of them are against the Phils.

by DawgB on Sep 20, 2010 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions

We only have to win 5 out of 6 against the Philly.

by mdhenshaw on Sep 20, 2010 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions

no. We could just win 4 out 6 against Phils, and then hope the Phils lose a game when we are not playing them and we win a game.

by Braves24 on Sep 20, 2010 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions

then we would have to sweep the Nationals (in DC) and the Marlins at home.

by mdhenshaw on Sep 20, 2010 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions

no. We just have to win one more game than the Phils when we are not playing them

by Braves24 on Sep 20, 2010 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions

is it bad that im not totally upset by this?

jj has been putrid the last month or so of the season, i cant imagine beachy being much worse than jj

by jman07 on Sep 20, 2010 3:22 PM EDT reply actions

JJ is historically one of the best visiting pitchers in CBP

DOB has it as his topic of his blog before the news that Beachy was starting broke:
http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-braves-blog/2010/09/20/beachys-on-standby-but-braves-need-jurrjens-to-pitch/?cxntfid=blogs_atlanta_braves_blog

"The Dos Equis guys want me to be the least interesting man in the world" - Drama

by BravesDawg16 on Sep 20, 2010 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions

this may be true but recently hes been bad. no matter where he pitches at. he also had won all his home starts before the cards ripped him. when healthy hes great, he obviously isnt so i had very low expectations for him in philly tonight

by jman07 on Sep 20, 2010 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions

in JJ's defense

I dont have any stats or anything, but he always seems to do well against Ph.

"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 20, 2010 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions

Anybody got a scouting report on Beach?

How’s he going to handle this pressure? Dude’s undrafted out of a small college… this is a million times bigger than any game he’s ever pitched in his life.

by strider15 on Sep 20, 2010 3:25 PM EDT reply actions

I would have him puke a couple of times in the locker room before he starts warming up. Seriously, we have seen several debuts over the past 2 years. Only Hanson’s sticks out as not particualrly good. Let’s hope if he has contol issues due to nerves, they are down in the dirt.

by DawgB on Sep 20, 2010 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions

Didn’t Minor say his arm is dead? I liked PWHjort’s idea of pitching Huddy/Hanson/Lowe on short rest for the rest of the year.

I fed a fish to a pelican and Frisco bay and he tried to eat my cell phone he ran away

by TradeAndruw on Sep 20, 2010 3:25 PM EDT reply actions

I think he said he was more tired than he has ever been. But, we have to think playoffs as well as winning the division. I am certain he will be in the pen for the postseason as a long reliever.

by DawgB on Sep 20, 2010 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions

That would leave 3 tired arms for the playoffs. I dont think thats a good idea

by Quilvio Veras on Sep 20, 2010 3:37 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Beachy is gonna keep the phillies offense pacific.

4/4/10
The Braves will win 90 games this year.

BEEMER BENZ OR BENTLY

by nick9314 on Sep 20, 2010 3:28 PM EDT reply actions

Pelican

by DreamWithinADream on Sep 20, 2010 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Imma shit if he throws a no-no!

by TCfromDubVee on Sep 20, 2010 3:30 PM EDT reply actions

Delete

by BeatTehMets on Sep 20, 2010 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions

gee whiz JJ

Let’s hope Beach is in the zone. ugh. I hate the Phils park.

"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 20, 2010 3:30 PM EDT reply actions

wow. ok then.

Good job for Beachy. Man, I miss Medlen and it is too bad Bobby hates KK for some reason.

by Braves24 on Sep 20, 2010 3:32 PM EDT reply actions

“for some reason” = dude would get lit up

"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 20, 2010 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions

right now, probably

he hasn’t pitch in what? two weeks?

by Braves24 on Sep 20, 2010 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions

i really don’t think it would matter. the last couple times i saw him, 0 movement. all his pitches are too inviting. no curve anymore. no break.

"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 20, 2010 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions

hmm interesting since

the last eight starts before he disappeared his ERA was in the low 3’s. Like 3.12

by Braves24 on Sep 20, 2010 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions

i just never saw enough consistency. i dont see KK as a starter. more like a bullpen guy. for the Royals.

i see where you’re going tho, but at this point in the season, file it under “what could have been” and move on.

"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 20, 2010 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions

I see what you are saying

but last year he was great and consistent. This year, he started off bad but was turning it around. He was pitching great before he was sent to the pen, but Medlen was pitching better and deserved to stay in the rotation. I agree though, it’s obvious Bobby doesn’t like to use him and time to move on, even though that might not be the best decision

by Braves24 on Sep 20, 2010 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm excited for Beachy - and nervous for him too.

Wouldn’t it be great to have him come into the Phils park and get his first Win!!!

I swear, I’ve aged 5 yrs this season with all the biters, come from behind wins – a Cinderella story would just be par for the course and very appropriate.

"Curve: The loveliest distance between two points." ~ Mae West

by NCChopper on Sep 20, 2010 3:35 PM EDT reply actions

I'll be crossing everything I can tonight.

Can’t hurt, right?

"Thanks Bobby" ------>
"Curve: The loveliest distance between two points." ~ Mae West

by NCChopper on Sep 20, 2010 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions

I usually have a “Braves mode” of crossing my fingers above my eyes, like goggles, almost, that helps us, 9/10 times. so there’s that, too.

:))

"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 20, 2010 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions

wow

philly lines up their top 3 like its the playoffs and we have 2 rookies and a 2nd year?

i guess on the bright side if we can grab at least 2 of 3, the phillies will have the steam taken out of them.

by Slee on Sep 20, 2010 3:35 PM EDT reply actions

BB and MM are rookies

dont forget that Tommy is playing only in his second year

by joshant on Sep 20, 2010 3:36 PM EDT reply actions

I feel this is more appropriate now more than ever:

"The Dos Equis guys want me to be the least interesting man in the world" - Drama

by BravesDawg16 on Sep 20, 2010 3:37 PM EDT reply actions

Whoops, try again

"The Dos Equis guys want me to be the least interesting man in the world" - Drama

by BravesDawg16 on Sep 20, 2010 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Braves need to make a ‘Rise Up’ video with Samuel L Jackson

Morton hit Heyward with an offspeed pitch. Early indication is that the baseball survived the impact.

by award6 on Sep 20, 2010 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions

Ugh

We went 0-4 following the unveiling of this slogan in 2009.

Coming soon: winningugly visits Atlanta, takes dump in royhobbs’ Braves hat.

by 10-4 on Sep 20, 2010 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions

yea just as soon as the front office figured out what was going on they jinxed it with their marketing

by Slee on Sep 20, 2010 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions

when is the last time beachy pitched?

by DRIVINATWORK on Sep 20, 2010 3:37 PM EDT reply actions

September 3

Been throwing bullpens and usual work since then

"The Dos Equis guys want me to be the least interesting man in the world" - Drama

by BravesDawg16 on Sep 20, 2010 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions

this is how legends are made

"Dont yall think that crystal beautiful yall?" -Vince Young

by Texastriplecrown on Sep 20, 2010 3:38 PM EDT reply actions

yeah

I was really thinking JJ was going to appear as 08-09 JJ tonite.

"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 20, 2010 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions

Hamels:

1-1 6.39 ERA in three starts against us this season.

by strider15 on Sep 20, 2010 3:39 PM EDT reply actions

we always seem to play Hamels the way the Gnats play us.

"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 20, 2010 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions

In case anyone was wondering

They made room on the 40-man roster by moving Brandon Hicks to the 60-day DL

"The Dos Equis guys want me to be the least interesting man in the world" - Drama

by BravesDawg16 on Sep 20, 2010 3:41 PM EDT reply actions

Indiana? Thats where my ID is from

4/4/10
The Braves will win 90 games this year.

BEEMER BENZ OR BENTLY

by nick9314 on Sep 20, 2010 3:41 PM EDT reply actions

Theres a rookie loose in citizens bank park. You better hide your rollins, hide you howard, cause he’s strikin out everybody. You think hes not gonna beat you? You is so stupid. You can go run and tell that!

by Quilvio Veras on Sep 20, 2010 3:42 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

……tell it.

lol

"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 20, 2010 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions

HOMEBOY

Admired as a saint. Defined by my rank. Combined with my strength. My time and my length.

by ArmyITSpec on Sep 20, 2010 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions

U are SO dumb...like forrrreal

'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike

by Scott Coleman on Sep 20, 2010 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Damn

Why did it have to happen in Alabama

Admired as a saint. Defined by my rank. Combined with my strength. My time and my length.

by ArmyITSpec on Sep 20, 2010 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions

LOL

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMtZfW2z9dw

'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike

by Scott Coleman on Sep 20, 2010 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions

OFFENSE!

Our offense is going to need to score very early to help Beachy settle into this game. A scoreless 1st and 2nd inning for Beachy will be very crucial too. Geez, I’m so nervous right now!

by deewill23 on Sep 20, 2010 3:45 PM EDT reply actions

lol. hopefully his first start doesn’t go anything like Meds’.

"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 20, 2010 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions

this

I was there for that start against the Rockies. Aaron Cook was on that night.

Jason Heyward is so good, he makes David Wright piss in Ryan Howard’s pants

by heap16 on Sep 20, 2010 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions

Bobby has to pitch around Howard tonight right?

That dude kills Braves pitching this time of the year. I saw Beachy one time on CSS and he looked like a guy capable of throwing strikes and mixing up his pitches. The offense has to show up BIG (or mother nature to rain out Hamels after 2 innings) for us to pull out the W. Minor tomorrow should be big in our favor considering most of the power hitters (Howard and Utley) are lefties. With the 2010 Braves, any thing is possible. Go Braves.

by romone_braves91 on Sep 20, 2010 3:45 PM EDT reply actions

Howard hasn't done anything against the Braves this year.

Also, I’m not sure walking Howard in his first AB gives Beachy confidence since he is probably going to have to pitch to him two more times.

by Braves24 on Sep 20, 2010 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions

Maybe not this year yet, but Howard single-handedly slaughtered us last September. something like 4 or 5 homers in 6 games. And that despite us handling him pretty well early last year. Do NOT underestimate Howard’s ability to wreak havoc against us.

by J-Freak on Sep 20, 2010 4:41 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Lets Go Bravos

PHUCK THE PHILLIES

by bravesguy95 on Sep 20, 2010 3:46 PM EDT reply actions

And Phillies fans complain about injuries.
Three starters have gone down this season and missed at least one start. Meds, JJ and Lowe.

"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 Sep 20, 2010 3:47 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Phillies phans also induce vomitting on children and get tazed....

so…

they complain alot, in general.

"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 20, 2010 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Don't look now but they're complaining about the Braves complaining.

Maybe its just that all baseball fans complain?

by E-Lizz on Sep 20, 2010 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions

again, their rap-sheet is much worse than ours.

yes, I know they sell out every game

"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 20, 2010 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions

Time...

To put Philly in their place… Everyone knows this division belongs to Atlanta after they dominated it the first ten years after realignment

"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 20, 2010 3:51 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

David vs Goliath

bring it

"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 20, 2010 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions

Certainty of death, small chance of success... What are we waiting for?

by mdhenshaw on Sep 20, 2010 3:58 PM EDT reply actions 4 recs

This

the inner nerd in me loves tis reference!

"The Dos Equis guys want me to be the least interesting man in the world" - Drama

by BravesDawg16 on Sep 20, 2010 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions

awesome.

"Dont yall think that crystal beautiful yall?" -Vince Young

by Texastriplecrown on Sep 20, 2010 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions

word

"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 20, 2010 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Rec'd

by king of games on Sep 20, 2010 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Phillies Struggle against new guys they don't know

A Philly friend say they have really struggled anytime they face a new guy that is unknown. Lets hope tonite is the same thing.

Thank GOD!!! KK is not pitching…..anything is better than that..

by GT500 on Sep 20, 2010 4:03 PM EDT reply actions

Sounds like the braves....

They haven’t seen Minor yet either, correct?

by s.r.j on Sep 20, 2010 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions

+100

A blind monkey in an oversided diaper would have a better shot at winning over KK

"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 20, 2010 4:29 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

…oversized…

"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 20, 2010 4:29 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

How far the Dragon Slayer has fallen….

it would be cool to see him going up against Halladay, again, with a 10-4 record or something, but shit…..

"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 20, 2010 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Good news:

Per DOB: MRI on Saito showed only shoulder tendinitis, #Braves hope to have him back in a few more days.

Morton hit Heyward with an offspeed pitch. Early indication is that the baseball survived the impact.

by award6 on Sep 20, 2010 4:05 PM EDT reply actions

wow. Great news.

by jbeachbum24 on Sep 20, 2010 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions

This news may just be the difference between a trip to the playoffs and a trip to the golf course. Count me quite relieved.

"Jason Heyward was a Greek philosopher reincarnated as a baseball player." - Don Sutton

by UMDBHIK on Sep 20, 2010 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions

Man Up

The Braves have made the playoffs 14 times since 1990.

You kids who are all caught up in the roller-coaster need to man up.

The only way you should expect the Braves not to make the postseason is if they aren’t in it after the 162nd game.

They don’t blow a good thing in the regular season. It just doesn’t happen.

by Thrashy Thrashy on Sep 20, 2010 4:06 PM EDT reply actions

True...

we just blow it in the postseason.

by mdhenshaw on Sep 20, 2010 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions

Winning the whole thing this year

would bring back SO MANY fans in the south that have soured on teh Braves, for this very reason. As selfish as that sounds (with teams like the Cubs and Royals around), too much caving can be bad.

It’s like, they want to like the Braves, but don’t “Believe” they can do it.

"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 20, 2010 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions

I agree. It was a great run, but 1 out of 14 isn’t very good.

by mdhenshaw on Sep 20, 2010 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions

yeah. lol. exactly.

"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 20, 2010 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions

Familiarity breeds contempt.

Thankfully, the lack of will help Beachy out quite a bit. Congrats to the kid for his debut in an ENORMOUSLY important game. Guessing he’s got some butterflies going right now.

"Jason Heyward was a Greek philosopher reincarnated as a baseball player." - Don Sutton

by UMDBHIK on Sep 20, 2010 4:07 PM EDT reply actions

That Video Clip

Watch the video clip and tell me that the young lady is not making the universal sign for female genitalia with her two hands.

What we need are MLB Official Braves Uniforms with Velcro names and numbers!

by MarvelGoose on Sep 20, 2010 4:09 PM EDT reply actions

hahahahaha i noticed that too

Jason Heyward is so good, he makes David Wright piss in Ryan Howard’s pants

by heap16 on Sep 20, 2010 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions

+1

GSO

by MikeTrain on Sep 20, 2010 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions

We can do this!

I think :)

by jayjaxon on Sep 20, 2010 4:15 PM EDT reply actions

"I cant make the ball move I just sort of throw straight"

OH GOD… OH NO… OH GOD…

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 Sep 20, 2010 4:18 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

lol

by jayjaxon on Sep 20, 2010 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions

yea

that statement didnt give me too much confidence

by Slee on Sep 20, 2010 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions

Chris Resop?

by DreamWithinADream on Sep 20, 2010 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions

whattttttttttttttttt why did he say that haha

no bueno

GSO

by MikeTrain on Sep 20, 2010 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions

The Phillies would never admit to this....

but I’m pretty sure that, deep down, the last team they want to have 6 more games with is the Braves.

I’m not saying we’re going to go 6-0. But this is going to get nasty.

"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 20, 2010 4:22 PM EDT reply actions

They fear our superior skill, our wicked bullpen, and our rugged good looks

"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 20, 2010 4:32 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

I’m from Indiana, so do us proud Beachy! I’m rooting for you!

by Sparhawk on Sep 20, 2010 4:28 PM EDT reply actions

Well I've been nervous as heck all day

And I’m more nervous now. This is a hell of a situation to put a rookie in, but I hope he pitches well. Just think of the confidence boost it would be for him if he were to go into Citizens Bank in arguably the biggest series of the year up to this point, against a team and offense that is on a tear- and pitch well? Even if we end up only managing one out of this series, or don’t win any, I can imagine it would do a lot for Beachy as a player. Definitely would give the Braves confidence in his ability for the future. We shall see.

by E-Lizz on Sep 20, 2010 4:33 PM EDT reply actions

Beachy's initials are BB

OH NOOOZ

by DreamWithinADream on Sep 20, 2010 4:40 PM EDT reply actions

NOOOOOO

Curses!!!

"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 20, 2010 4:49 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

KK, JJ, BB, MM… hmm

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 Sep 20, 2010 4:58 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

BBB in here means Bueno, Bonito y Barato

B = Bueno = Good
B = Bonito = Nice, Pretty
B = Barato = Cheap

by joshant on Sep 20, 2010 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions

Braves should go bullpen by committee for the win

Martinez 2 IP, Moylan 2 IP, EOF 2 IP, Venters IP, Kimbrel IP, and Wagner IP.

by romone_braves91 on Sep 20, 2010 4:51 PM EDT reply actions

I’m joking.

by romone_braves91 on Sep 20, 2010 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions

maybe if it were a 1 game series

by Slee on Sep 20, 2010 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions

I’ll take Dunn for one of those innings instead of PeMo pitching 2

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 Sep 20, 2010 4:55 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

its better.

1 IP Martinez
1 IP Moylan
1 IP Proctor
1 IP EOF
1 IP Venters
1 IP Fanrs
1 IP Dunn
1 IP Kimbrel
1 IP Wagner

a la all stars game

by joshant on Sep 20, 2010 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions

Proctor and Fans make me nervous everytime they step on the mound.

by romone_braves91 on Sep 20, 2010 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions

thats because i setup that order to make Proctor and Farns face his bottom line

by joshant on Sep 20, 2010 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions

I see. Your lineup consists of a 27 up and 27 down kind of affair.

by romone_braves91 on Sep 20, 2010 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions

im positive

a 9 men combine perfect game

if not, then use Proctor and Farns to face their bottom line, and Dunn, EOF to face their lefties

by joshant on Sep 20, 2010 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions

Except Bobby would break it down like this:

Martinez 1/3 IP
Moylan 1/3 Ip
EOF 1/3 IP
Venters 8 IP

"Jason Heyward was a Greek philosopher reincarnated as a baseball player." - Don Sutton

by UMDBHIK on Sep 20, 2010 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm laughing

But it’s all too true.

by Sam Jethroe on Sep 20, 2010 6:25 PM EDT up reply actions

Worked for the Nationals against the Braves

Then again everything works for the Nationals against the Braves

by DreamWithinADream on Sep 20, 2010 4:52 PM EDT reply actions

and we’ll get to play them again, with Nyjer. just in time.

"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 20, 2010 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions

Don’t forget this game is on national TV on MLB Network.

Unless they stick you with Rays/Yankees. God I hope they don’t stick me with Rays/Yankees, or I may go down to the local blood bank and ask for a Hep C cocktail.

"Jason Heyward was a Greek philosopher reincarnated as a baseball player." - Don Sutton

by UMDBHIK on Sep 20, 2010 5:11 PM EDT reply actions

sweet god

"Dont yall think that crystal beautiful yall?" -Vince Young

by Texastriplecrown on Sep 20, 2010 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions

RALLY THE SOLDIERS!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpwsKRpKS_M

by Creek Johnson on Sep 20, 2010 5:25 PM EDT reply actions

Aragorn = Chipper
Theoden = Bobby
Rohan Riders = Nats, Fish, and Mets (maybe the mets…i hate those guys.)
Saruman’s Army = Phillies

by Creek Johnson on Sep 20, 2010 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Jurrjens Next Start?

Any word yet as to when JJ’s next start’s gonna be? I’m assuming it’s highly unlikely for him to just get pushed back a day or two and get a start in this series, correct?

by Ricky O.G. Washington on Sep 20, 2010 5:51 PM EDT reply actions

I'm calling a perfect game.

by saipol on Sep 20, 2010 6:15 PM EDT reply actions

The way JJ has been pitching of late

I’m happy it’s BB getting the start over JJ tonight! This said, I hope JJ recovers quickly and is available down the road if needed.

*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!

by HEYJUDE on Sep 20, 2010 6:17 PM EDT reply actions

What are the chances...

JJ’s knee isn’t that bad, and he can feel better tomorrow supplanting Minor, allowing the other rook to be slotted back in against Washington or Florida to set us up for the last series with Phily?

by Mr. Sanchez on Sep 20, 2010 6:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Kawakami

I was stunned when I heard on the pregame show that Beachy has been on a throwing program ever since the Gwinnett season ended just in case the team needed a spot start. If they had any confidence at all in Kawakami they would have had him on a throwing program to get ready for a spot start. They quoted Bobby as saying that Kawakami was not ready to make a start. I guess it is pretty obvious that they have given up on him.

by JimH on Sep 20, 2010 6:18 PM EDT reply actions

Or that he's not doing work in the bullpen...

which I strongly doubt. But this is the second time we’ve needed a spot start, and the guy we said was supposed to be in the role is “not ready” to fill it (see when Medlen went down causing Minor to come up also).

by Mr. Sanchez on Sep 20, 2010 6:28 PM EDT up reply actions

great news

Ok, my daughter went to her first game on May 31 (while still in the womb) to see the Bravos beat the Phillies when we were back in the US. Well, she might not have seen it, but she definitely heard the roar of the crowd. Today my wife and I were blessed with her birth and they’re both doing freat. At 8lbs 1.5 oz and 21 inches, Leah Yafa Bowen decided to come into the world 3 weeks early and who are the Bravos playing? The game is on past her bedtime so she won’t be able to watch – and frankly, I’m so exhausted I’m going to sleep now. But, I’m thinking Leah is dreaming about a win tonight just like her proud father. Let’s go Braves!

by amman106 on Sep 20, 2010 6:21 PM EDT via mobile reply actions