Open Thread #139: Invalids vs. Overachievers
by royhobbs on Sep 8, 2010 5:30 PM EDT
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PrintDespite all the arguing that we as baseball fans, sports fans, and internet geeks alike, actually do on the internet, sometimes there are stark reminders of how meaningless numbers, history, and statistics actually are, when it comes to present day, present moment. Who would have actually thought that Brian Burres would beat the Braves? Who would have actually imagined Tim Hudson would lose to the Pirates? Who would have fathomed, that the worst team in Major League Baseball would take the first two games in a three-game series and knock the Atlanta Braves out of first place in the NL East? Certainly, not I. But unfortunately, such is reality, and we now stand in second place, and tonight rely on Derek Lowe (and Andrew Miller) of all people, to pitch like a winner(s), avoid the sweep, and put us back on the right track.
So, I'm going to take an alternative approach to talking up tonight's game, since apparently going the educated and analytical route and predicting sweeps has more or less blown up in my face, and at this rate, I don't think anyone's going to want me covering any future series, regardless of if gondeee, mvhs, pac, or Ben want to take a series off. Call me back up in 2-3 weeks when the Phillies are on deck, because I remember Brad Lidge had an epic meltdown last year during a series I covered, where Matt Diaz laid down the world's greatest bunt that resulted in an RBI, two errors, and a game-ender.
ZACH DUKE. ZACH. DUKE. His name even sounds majestic. Like a real, world beating ace of a horse, who is probably going to have a dominant performance tonight. ZACH DUKE was born on April 19th. I was born on April 19th. He's also from Waco, Texas. On his 10th birthday back in 1993, the Waco Siege ended with some raging fires that resulted in nearly 80 cumulative deaths. What people don't realize is that the fires were started by the heat ZACH DUKE was throwing, while playing catch too close to some fields. ZACH DUKE married a minor league emcee, two years after breaking into the big leagues. ZACH DUKE is also a former all-star, in 2009. But not just any all-star - an injury replacement all-star - because replacing Matt Cain with ZACH DUKE isn't a downgrade; it's an upgrade. Charlie Manuel wasn't dumb; he knew he had to pick a Giant to represent the squad, so he picked an injured one, so he could bring in a true winner instead to replace him later.
Completely ignore ZACH DUKE'S numbers. Ignore that throughout his career, he is 24 games under a .500 winning record. Ignore the mediocre 4.44 career ERA, and the mediocre K/9, xFIP and WHIP. And most importantly, ignore ZACH DUKE'S 2-4 record against Atlanta, with hitters hitting him at a rate of .346 and an .888 OPS in over 250 palte appearances, because that's clearly irrelevant to ZACH DUKE'S true ability. ZACH DUKE is a winner. ZACH DUKE is an all-star. But don't ignore ZACH DUKE'S blazing 87 mph fastball, and his knee-buckling 81 mph change. When the ball slams the brakes like that, we're pretty much toast.
Not to mention that he's a lefty pitcher, so I'm sure he's going to give Derrek Lee, and Melky Cabrera, and Alex Gonzalez some fits today.
Derek Lowe
#32 / "Pitcher" / Atlanta Braves
eight feet tall
a number complimentary to eight feet tall
poorly
like a winner
And as for Derek Lowe, let's just look back to happier times, and try to funnel these winning thoughts to our $15 million dollar man. Don't ever doubt the power of positive thinking.
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I've got to go to calculus now and ill be driving home through at least half the game, but I would like to post something from my own facebook, earlier this morning:
OK Derek Lowe, I’ve been really patient, I’m pretty sure I’m the only Braves fan left that still likes you. You made me look like an ass when you had that good start and I said you’d win 18 games. I know you’re 37 and you have a bone chip lodged in your elbow but we HAVE to win tonight. Go get ’em.
I like Derek, too.
"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
just got home
and safe to say he’ll be getting the pep talk before the rest of his starts
roy....!
I think it would have been nice if you hadn’t photo-shopped out the fireballs that flock to ZACH DUKE when he thinks about throwing his fastball… It’s bad karma to downplay the opposing pitcher like that.
"I should have been like, 'Thank you, new guy. Don’t try the veal!'" - Chief Noc-A-Homa (Hohn's offspring)
Money on the Phillies?
Lowe is due for one of his bi-monthly good starts. That’s about all I have.
Still…I’d rather see him pitch with his left arm that allow Kawakami onto that mound with a tomahawk on his chest. Whatever arguments you can make about what Ken’s record should be and what little run support he’s gotten, especially in the season’s first few months, the fact remains that he’s about a million miles from where he needs to be right now as a pitcher and thus should be kept a million miles from a starting assignment.
"I'm not even going to dignify myself with a resonse to that." - Ofc. Rod Farva
Secret plan...
Braves score 6 runs in the first two innings, Lowe exits with pain in his elbow. KK comes in and finishes it out for a 6-3 (maybe 4) victory.
-C
It’s rough to sit through these games and not have someone that can’t hit a Ball?
I was going more with the bizzaro vibe of the opening….the bizzaro vibe of the series so far….I keep forgetting how militant some of the commenters can be……knamean??
Ah, okay.
Kawakami has some borderline irrational supporters (and similarly unbalanced critics, as well), so I took that at face value. Sorry.
"I'm not even going to dignify myself with a resonse to that." - Ofc. Rod Farva
Well, I’m only a supporter now because I have a serious problem with the way he was treated this year (with incomplete information as to why, of course), but I think he has a serious case of Brad Lidge Syndrome and (in all likelihood) a dead arm…just my opinion.
I'd call it 1990 Marty Clary Syndrome
Or 1981 Tommy Boggs…or 1985 Pascual Perez. A guy who should be 5-5, 4-6, something on that order instead of 1-10 or whatever the case may be. Bad run support and mounting pressure are a bad brew and eventually it takes it’s toll.
Irrespective of how we got here, we’re here and he’s not suited to start for us the rest of this season. He’s probably been treated badly but I’m not in the frame of mind to run him out there in an effort to make him feel better.
"I'm not even going to dignify myself with a resonse to that." - Ofc. Rod Farva
The world's tallest man...
Is 8’1" and 364 pounds. Despite the difference in height, I’d say Lowe’s locks net him at least a couple more pounds, and that thunderous right arm of him adds at least another 17.
8’, 384 pounds, mother effers. Hurling baseballs or boulders, Lowe is a fierce competitor.
Sadly, it is rumored that one of Lowe’s ancestors was crushed in the face by a come-backer in ancient times, giving the Israelites a 1-0 victory over the Philistines.
That’s right, Derek Lowe’s ancestors were Philistines.
Let’s hope he can break free of his past and get the Braves a win tonight.
Fuck the Philistines!!
-C
It’s rough to sit through these games and not have someone that can’t hit a Ball?
by cthabeerman on Sep 8, 2010 6:00 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I know...
Everyone hates Lowe’s contract, myself included… But at the time it was the front office’s best option… Would we rather be paying AJ Burnett $85 mil? I would just be nice if he could start looking like a guy who deserves even half what he’s making… Huddy’s only making A little more than half…
"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 8, 2010 6:03 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I’d rather have that money to spend on someone that is, you know, worth it, and have not spent it on someone who isn’t.
Or Sabathia, I’d have rather had Sabathia than Lowikami.
"They should just give two ROYs in the NL and skip the AL this year." - KLaw
Too bad we're not one of those west coast teams that Sabathia committed himself to choosing.
Like the New York Yankees…
"I'm not even going to dignify myself with a resonse to that." - Ofc. Rod Farva
GO PATS!!!!!!!!!
….wait, what are we doing?
Go USA, Braves, BU Terriers, Irish, Caps, Colts, Hoyas, NU Cats, Wizards, DC United, Washington Freedom
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Lowe needs to be yanked quickly at the 1st sign of trouble
Cristhian Martinez and Craig Kimbrel should be available and ready to go. So there is no reason, none, to leave him out if he’s not right or putting us in a hole.
Cox denies even thinking about pulling Lee out of the lineup in favor of Freeman.
As an FSU grad, when I read stuff like this in my mind I still think...
Well, at least Bobby Bowden Cox can always say, “You know, I think we’re just one player away from winning that championship…”
I Still Believe in my Braves
Let’s start a winning streak tonight!
*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!
Yay girlfriend!
"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
Is Bobby EVER going to change up the lineup?
Heyward NEEDS to be moved back a spot into the #3 hole.
Why not?
Isn’t a team’s #3 hitter typically the best all around player on that particular team?
by SmithnCompany on Sep 8, 2010 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions
I've been holding back for awhile... but I think it's time...
Go USA, Braves, BU Terriers, Irish, Caps, Colts, Hoyas, NU Cats, Wizards, DC United, Washington Freedom
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by SuperNewb on Sep 8, 2010 6:31 PM EDT reply actions 5 recs
Sweet!
*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!
Not trying to take credit for the image… sure most people remember it from the end of last year.
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
Just happy you posted it!
*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!
Ah, alright...
Just making sure, I figured you’d know it wasn’t mine…
I just hope nobody thinks it’s jinxed.
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'm happy to see something positive on the thread tonight!
:)
*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!
Just wait until we start “hitting” at 7:05. That’s when it all goes downhill.
For Bobby.
by Scott Coleman on Sep 8, 2010 6:55 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Wait... What?
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
ZACK DUKE
is Jason Heyward’s daddy.
"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 heard
Zach Duke’s changeup once pulled Pujols right outta his shoes and he didn’t even swing the bat!!! WOW!!
"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 8, 2010 6:35 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Duke is going to throw a percet game
With 27 pitches.
"I'm not even going to dignify myself with a resonse to that." - Ofc. Rod Farva
I'll save everyone the trouble...
FAIL.
"I'm not even going to dignify myself with a resonse to that." - Ofc. Rod Farva
If you are going to be negative before the game even starts
Do us a favor and leave now.
*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!
Is it ok to be negative after the game starts ?
by BravesFan2010 on Sep 8, 2010 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Just saying it would be nice to wait and see what happens
before the crying begins….
*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!
Pay attention
And stop making assumptions.
"I'm not even going to dignify myself with a resonse to that." - Ofc. Rod Farva
So saying,
Duke is going to pitch a perfect game against us tonight is not being negative?!?
Grow up…
*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!
I was referring to my lousy spelling
In the previous post.
Losing has made us a touchy bunch.
"I'm not even going to dignify myself with a resonse to that." - Ofc. Rod Farva
You have been negative in every game thread lately....
Just sayin’
*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!
You have a very low threshold for "negative"
"I'm not even going to dignify myself with a resonse to that." - Ofc. Rod Farva
If so,
many more on here do as well. They are choosing to no longer participate in the game threads because of the negativity.
*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!
If you're talking about problems you're having with posters in the game threads
You’re thinking about someone other than me. If you see me in a game thread it’s at the beginning before the first pitch is thrown or during a rain delay. I’m working on a desktop here. I can hear my TV from here but I can’t see it from here. During a game, I’m in there watching what’s going on.
"I'm not even going to dignify myself with a resonse to that." - Ofc. Rod Farva
I got a good feelin' about tonight...let's leave Pittsburgh with a Victory!
"Curve: The loveliest distance between two points." ~ Mae West
Marlins are sitting Hanely, who's red hot....
….but the lineup they’re running out there tonight looks like they can mash lefties.
So I'm glad this happened
for the longest time we feared the day we fall behind the Phillies, now it has happened and we have to face it.
I’m not happy it happened per say, just that it did now. We are behind, we no longer have to fear that- we can just look forward and not have the pressure of being in first for so long
GSO
Its been said several times already...
But worth reiterating… This team is all about the cime from behind, last at bat victory… Philly be dammed VICTORY WILL BE OURS!!!
"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 8, 2010 6:47 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
The obvious question is... If you don't believe we can win...
Why are ya watchin’?
Go USA, Braves, BU Terriers, Irish, Caps, Colts, Hoyas, NU Cats, Wizards, DC United, Washington Freedom
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i believe we can win today
but not the division.
I’m hoping we win a wild card which we can do.
We have to figure out the road woes. Our road record is just terrible.
Finally, bobby needs to sit Derek Lee and Alex Gonzalez. Neither one have done anything yet and we have capable backups in Brooks Conrad and Freddie Freeman. Give the 2 young guys a shot
You've got to be kidding...
Alex Gonzalez has been putting in work since he’s come here. He’s been a remarkable improvement over Yunel’s production earlier in the season, and if you can’t see that, you’re obviously not paying attention.
-C
It’s rough to sit through these games and not have someone that can’t hit a Ball?
i strong disagree
he might have had a few nice games but his overall production is not the same as it was in Toronto. Yes he was upgrade over Yunel but there might have been other SS out there who could have been had like Stephen Drew for example. Plus Alex has made alot of errors and I know I’m not the only one to notice that. He makes good plays but he messes up on routine plays.
7 errors in his first 11 games...
1 since. He’s been making incredible plays look routine since making the adjustment.
These stats are a couple days old, but I imagine they’re still close enough to exact to use: .354 OBP with runners on, .369 with RISP. Hit 18 XBH in 48 games, six more than Yunel had in 75 games. His OBP since coming to the Braves is above league average, especially with runners on.
Might have been available doesn’t equal was available. Drew is still with the D-Backs, and it’s not like the Braves were the only team out there w/ SS needs.
-C
It’s rough to sit through these games and not have someone that can’t hit a Ball?
I'm actually a little surprised
At how little my sarcasm and reverse psychology are being comprehended.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
You say that as if it were something to be proud of
But I was thinking more along the lines of maybe lacking senses of humor? :-)
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
Well...
I tried to play along, then referred to my own misspelling and suddenly found myself cursed for being a Negative Nancy.
"I'm not even going to dignify myself with a resonse to that." - Ofc. Rod Farva
Perhaps we’re all shocked into silence in awe of your greatness.
"Curve: The loveliest distance between two points." ~ Mae West
The only thing I'm really great at
Is being able run 2 miles to eat a dozen donuts and then run 2 miles back in under an hour. Unless you count the ability to make apparently really poor, incomprehensible jokes as great too
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
Detected...
and approved!
"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
Hahahahahahahahaha
Rachel Ray: “That’s a big chunk of meat to get mouth around.”
For Bobby.
by Scott Coleman on Sep 8, 2010 7:00 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
My boss jokingly gave me Phillies ticket...
I burned it in the office parking lot today. I feel confident the Braves will pull through now.
by CapnKevHa on Sep 8, 2010 7:05 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
i have not seen a lineup posted yet!
"I heard that Tits was "well rounded" and his brother Cans was a "stand out." :D"
by Old Braves' Fan on Aug 18, 2010 3:05 PM PDT
Can we get a W tonight please?????
I’ll even take a DerekLoweWin… just please get the W by any means necessary tonight. I don’t care if that means taking Lowe out in the 3rd inning if he’s ineffective. Do whatever it takes
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there anyone here?
"I heard that Tits was "well rounded" and his brother Cans was a "stand out." :D"
by Old Braves' Fan on Aug 18, 2010 3:05 PM PDT
Raleigh?
Im in Fayetteville.
NC woo woo
by steeeeezzzzzz on Sep 8, 2010 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Just quality at-bats with balls hit hard is all I ask for.
We’ve had far too many no-effort failures at the plate lately.
No more swing-throughs on pitches nowhere near. No more lazy flies. No more weak choppers. Just string some hits together.
you're asking for a bit much
especially on the choppers with Melky playing. CHOPPAHs are his favorite
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I look forward to the day Heyward can lay off the slider a foot off the plate.
For Bobby.
by Scott Coleman on Sep 8, 2010 7:08 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
haha
kinda like how francoeur was supposed to “figure it out”?
"I heard that Tits was "well rounded" and his brother Cans was a "stand out." :D"
by Old Braves' Fan on Aug 18, 2010 3:05 PM PDT
by BravesRaleigh on Sep 8, 2010 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions
More Ks than Hits on this road trip = ouch
"Curve: The loveliest distance between two points." ~ Mae West
If DLee hits into a vidro
Everyone in the GT has to chug 3 beers before the bottom of the 1st starts.
For Bobby.
by Scott Coleman on Sep 8, 2010 7:11 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
can I chug 3 beers anyways?
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come on DLee
time to start showing everyone why you’re playing over glaus
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Well there's only one explanation
DLee reads Talking Chop.
For Bobby.
by Scott Coleman on Sep 8, 2010 7:12 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Shhhh....don't tell the umpires....
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 8, 2010 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Umps are conferencing, debating whether to merely reverse the run...
Or to immediately call the ballgame in the Buccos’ favor for a flagrant rule violation.
I appear...
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 8, 2010 7:13 PM EDT reply actions
KEEP SCORING
DLowe is pitching…we’ll need more than 1.
For Bobby.
by Scott Coleman on Sep 8, 2010 7:13 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
stupid Hanley Ramirez not playing tonight for the Marlins
F him
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it's his fault he is not playing?
The PuertoRican Kid
by Kobe:The Legend on Sep 8, 2010 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions
+1
*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!
is that you in the picture with the Thanks Bobby t shirt?
The PuertoRican Kid
by Kobe:The Legend on Sep 8, 2010 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, I was standing outside the Ted, at one of those big baseballs and this is the photo my hubby took. I didn’t even crop it..it’s the actual photo. He’s a stinker.
But, he said it would be a good avatar. I’ll use it a little while before going back to my old one.
"Curve: The loveliest distance between two points." ~ Mae West
nice, it's a good one
The PuertoRican Kid
by Kobe:The Legend on Sep 8, 2010 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Our family had dinner with the Dooley's
for a appreciation dinner in Athens.
*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!
Dooley’s? (sorry I have no idea who they are)
"Curve: The loveliest distance between two points." ~ Mae West
Former coach and athlectic director at UGA
*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!
Ahh, sounds like it was a great night for you and your family.
"Curve: The loveliest distance between two points." ~ Mae West
Yeah
I put it up for the Dawgs blog, and just left it. Vince and Barbara are super nice couple. Barbara kept us rolling all evening:)
*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!
I like your new one also :)
*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!
Hi all.
is that a run I see?
"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
A Matt Diaz walk?
GTFO
For Bobby.
by Scott Coleman on Sep 8, 2010 7:18 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Unicorn with base clearing double.....calling it.
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 8, 2010 7:18 PM EDT reply actions
Pffffttttt……Diaz stayed at 2nd base just to make me wrong.
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 8, 2010 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions
hola all....
i see a run.. in the first….. nice…but the bases loaded.. crap
Jason Heyward is what Willis was talking about.....
it seems like Gonzo's been falling behind in the count a lot lately
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YES!!!!!!
"I heard that Tits was "well rounded" and his brother Cans was a "stand out." :D"
by Old Braves' Fan on Aug 18, 2010 3:05 PM PDT
FISTED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"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
Neither do I
*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!
I like him and appreciate what he’s brought to our club.
"Curve: The loveliest distance between two points." ~ Mae West
mental stability from the ss position?
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I like him
though he makes some funny faces when he swings.
by Cayla on Sep 8, 2010 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Ho.Ly.Shit.
A basehit with the bases loaded!
clear the pitcher MVP
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MVP MVP MVP
"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
which I just noticed means no ankiel….sweet
"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
Did you see my NAHWAL post?
For Bobby.
by Scott Coleman on Sep 8, 2010 7:23 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
nah…I’ll check it out now though
"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
hahah nicely done
"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
now just clear the pitcher and we can walk away even happier
"I heard that Tits was "well rounded" and his brother Cans was a "stand out." :D"
by Old Braves' Fan on Aug 18, 2010 3:05 PM PDT
Where are all the DLee and Gonzo haters now?
We really should have benched them…
i mean be honest
lee’s hit was a pretty weak seeing-eye single, just found the right hole, ill wait til he decides to hit 1 at least to the warning track
"I heard that Tits was "well rounded" and his brother Cans was a "stand out." :D"
by Old Braves' Fan on Aug 18, 2010 3:05 PM PDT
by BravesRaleigh on Sep 8, 2010 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions
I'll I'm sayin is they found a way to get runners in
when Bmac, caveman, and mvp did not
And just like that, it's 2-0 Phillies
:)
For Bobby.
by Scott Coleman on Sep 8, 2010 7:21 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
did you really think andrew miller
would do to the Phillies what he did to us?
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i certainly hoped
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by Old Braves' Fan on Aug 18, 2010 3:05 PM PDT
by BravesRaleigh on Sep 8, 2010 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Well he dominated us for 5 innings, but no.
For Bobby.
by Scott Coleman on Sep 8, 2010 7:23 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
kinda hoping him being lefty would make him not totally suck
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dang
nice play ronny
"I heard that Tits was "well rounded" and his brother Cans was a "stand out." :D"
by Old Braves' Fan on Aug 18, 2010 3:05 PM PDT
ugh
slowest team in the league….BUT…its a start!
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Was hoping that we could clear away the pitcher's spot
But 3 ain’t bad.
its amazing what actually scoring runs will do
James T Paulson
by Jtpdolphins2009 on Sep 8, 2010 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions
its hilarious
cuz im pretty sure this is the 1 pitcher we were afraid of
"I heard that Tits was "well rounded" and his brother Cans was a "stand out." :D"
by Old Braves' Fan on Aug 18, 2010 3:05 PM PDT
by BravesRaleigh on Sep 8, 2010 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions
we seem to do better against those ace pitchers for some reason
bodes well if we make the playoffs lol
James T Paulson
by Jtpdolphins2009 on Sep 8, 2010 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions
it'll go away
if derek blows the lead like he does sometimes, not being negative, but lets face it, hes not tim hudson when u give him a 3 run lead
"I heard that Tits was "well rounded" and his brother Cans was a "stand out." :D"
by Old Braves' Fan on Aug 18, 2010 3:05 PM PDT
by BravesRaleigh on Sep 8, 2010 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions
wooo
Lowe got an out ….keep the groundballs coming
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Dear Derek Lowe,
Please do not suck today.
That is all.
Thank you.
The birth of Jason Heyward was God’s punishment for the sins of the people in New York and Philly.
dont forget..
the other derek
Jason Heyward is what Willis was talking about.....
by Hektor DiPaula on Sep 8, 2010 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Man am I glad I spoke up earlier
about how bad Lee and gonzalez have been for us
If DLowe blows this...
TC will be holding a secret meeting at Turner Field tomorrow night. Anyone in attendance will take part in Operation: Throw Lowe in the Atlantic Ocean with Shark Food Attached to Him.
For Bobby.
by Scott Coleman on Sep 8, 2010 7:27 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Can we throw McClouth with him??? Just so Bobby is no longer tempted to put him in a game?
"A good friend of mine used to say, This is a very simple game. You throw the ball, you catch the ball, you hit the ball. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, sometimes it rains. Think about that for a while." - Ebby Calvin "Nuke" LaLoosh
i will drive 3 hours for that
"I heard that Tits was "well rounded" and his brother Cans was a "stand out." :D"
by Old Braves' Fan on Aug 18, 2010 3:05 PM PDT
by BravesRaleigh on Sep 8, 2010 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions
I’ll do the 13 if we can include ankiel
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throw in
every mediocre lefty in the NL and u got a deal
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by Old Braves' Fan on Aug 18, 2010 3:05 PM PDT
by BravesRaleigh on Sep 8, 2010 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
can we take KK too
for some salary relief for next year
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is it me or...
does prado’s 3rd to 1st arm seem a little tentative and weak.
by chipsicyhotcorner on Sep 8, 2010 7:27 PM EDT reply actions
u seem a little tentative and weak
"I heard that Tits was "well rounded" and his brother Cans was a "stand out." :D"
by Old Braves' Fan on Aug 18, 2010 3:05 PM PDT
by BravesRaleigh on Sep 8, 2010 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions
1 2 3 is not Lowes style
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its more like
1…ooops….2….oops….wait its 1 again…..2…..ooops…..3
James T Paulson
by Jtpdolphins2009 on Sep 8, 2010 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions
do what?
"I heard that Tits was "well rounded" and his brother Cans was a "stand out." :D"
by Old Braves' Fan on Aug 18, 2010 3:05 PM PDT
by BravesRaleigh on Sep 8, 2010 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions
neither is pitching well consistently
but that is another story
Aaaaand here we go...
For Bobby.
by Scott Coleman on Sep 8, 2010 7:31 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
come on DLowe......
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oh jeez
really?
"I heard that Tits was "well rounded" and his brother Cans was a "stand out." :D"
by Old Braves' Fan on Aug 18, 2010 3:05 PM PDT
what the hell is his WHIP? It feels like its over 3
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1.43
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I la la la love you
For Bobby.
by Scott Coleman on Sep 8, 2010 7:34 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
“short porch in right looming”… why does Chip say such things?
"Curve: The loveliest distance between two points." ~ Mae West
at least
a run didnt score
"I heard that Tits was "well rounded" and his brother Cans was a "stand out." :D"
by Old Braves' Fan on Aug 18, 2010 3:05 PM PDT
Are they all going right up the middle?
"Curve: The loveliest distance between two points." ~ Mae West
I am turning this off if they score a run
I fed a fish to a pelican and Frisco bay and he tried to eat my cell phone he ran away
YES!
WHAT A PITCH!
"I heard that Tits was "well rounded" and his brother Cans was a "stand out." :D"
by Old Braves' Fan on Aug 18, 2010 3:05 PM PDT
STFD
thanks ump
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Nasty K
*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!
STFD
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Are you going to post some of the pics you took at the Ted?
I would love to see them!
*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!
I did today….http://www.talkingchop.com/2010/9/8/1677003/sept-1-2-turner-field
"Curve: The loveliest distance between two points." ~ Mae West
i guess...
Jason Heyward is what Willis was talking about.....
by Hektor DiPaula on Sep 8, 2010 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions
come on andrew miller
stop giving up leadoff doubles
"I heard that Tits was "well rounded" and his brother Cans was a "stand out." :D"
by Old Braves' Fan on Aug 18, 2010 3:05 PM PDT
LET'S GET MOAR RUNZ
The birth of Jason Heyward was God’s punishment for the sins of the people in New York and Philly.
$5K for Homeless Pets in honor of Bobby
by the Pirates. Class.
"Curve: The loveliest distance between two points." ~ Mae West
Pirates >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Marlins
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no not at all
"My name is Micheal J. Caboose, and I HATE BABIES!!"
by -1 on Sep 8, 2010 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah...
let the phucks load the bases….
Jason Heyward is what Willis was talking about.....
by Hektor DiPaula on Sep 8, 2010 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions
uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
"I heard that Tits was "well rounded" and his brother Cans was a "stand out." :D"
by Old Braves' Fan on Aug 18, 2010 3:05 PM PDT
WTF?!
If Derek Jeter clubbed a baby seal on earth day while wearing a mink coat and crocodile skin boots while burning tires on an iceberg, the reaction would be "Its OK Derek, you’re a Yankee." -First mammal to wear pants
Derek lowe just loves baserunners
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Amazing what steroids will do for you.
Nice hit Lowe
*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!
Same thing
*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!
AUTOsingle ENGAGE!!
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autosingle
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lowe hits a double, we’re up 3-0, and we moved a runner over? whats going on?
by chipsicyhotcorner on Sep 8, 2010 7:40 PM EDT reply actions
its all part of the joke....
Jason Heyward is what Willis was talking about.....
by Hektor DiPaula on Sep 8, 2010 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Lowe looks like he is just waiting
to have a baserunning screwup
whoooo!
obp!
"I heard that Tits was "well rounded" and his brother Cans was a "stand out." :D"
by Old Braves' Fan on Aug 18, 2010 3:05 PM PDT
WOW.... he was an all-star!!!!
and people say Omar didn’t deserve it
"My name is Micheal J. Caboose, and I HATE BABIES!!"
Bases loaded
DO IT ODARP
The birth of Jason Heyward was God’s punishment for the sins of the people in New York and Philly.
Quickest hook ever
If Derek Jeter clubbed a baby seal on earth day while wearing a mink coat and crocodile skin boots while burning tires on an iceberg, the reaction would be "Its OK Derek, you’re a Yankee." -First mammal to wear pants
Where are the Braves haters now?!?
*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!
Noooo...we want to keep Duke on the mound
"Curve: The loveliest distance between two points." ~ Mae West
i think bob gibson could have been pitching today
and this lineup would’ve hit. They are just determined
another lefty coming in....
stupid gameday is slow….
Jason Heyward is what Willis was talking about.....
McCutchen’s a righty.
The birth of Jason Heyward was God’s punishment for the sins of the people in New York and Philly.
ohh my bad
forgot the question mark…
Jason Heyward is what Willis was talking about.....
by Hektor DiPaula on Sep 8, 2010 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions
what a great start for duke
1 IP 6 H 1BB 3 ER and the 3 men on belong to him
I vote that royhobbs can do all the game previews
like the one he did today for the rest of they year!
they got 2 mccutchens on the same team
and one’s white and the other’s black.
what are the chances?
its the Pirates
dont be shocked by anything lol
James T Paulson
by Jtpdolphins2009 on Sep 8, 2010 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions
well hey,
we knocked a pitcher out of the game in 1 IP. success. even if it is duke.
by chipsicyhotcorner on Sep 8, 2010 7:45 PM EDT reply actions
thats
not what we’re looking for odarp
"I heard that Tits was "well rounded" and his brother Cans was a "stand out." :D"
by Old Braves' Fan on Aug 18, 2010 3:05 PM PDT
you've got to be kidding me odarp......
WTF
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And it did...
*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!
I'm in the mood for some Grand Slammage
How about you guys?
If Derek Jeter clubbed a baby seal on earth day while wearing a mink coat and crocodile skin boots while burning tires on an iceberg, the reaction would be "Its OK Derek, you’re a Yankee." -First mammal to wear pants
i wouldnt complain
"I heard that Tits was "well rounded" and his brother Cans was a "stand out." :D"
by Old Braves' Fan on Aug 18, 2010 3:05 PM PDT
by BravesRaleigh on Sep 8, 2010 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions
walk is absolutely fine here
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thank you very much
"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
BAOW!
If Derek Jeter clubbed a baby seal on earth day while wearing a mink coat and crocodile skin boots while burning tires on an iceberg, the reaction would be "Its OK Derek, you’re a Yankee." -First mammal to wear pants
OT
what are the chances we could get beltre next year….??
Jason Heyward is what Willis was talking about.....
he'll want 14 mil for 4 years
we could give 12.5 if we can get rid of either mclouth or KK.
I say it can happen but chances are about 15%
or...
we could sign him to a one year deal every year for the next three, cause he only hits like that on contract years….
Jason Heyward is what Willis was talking about.....
by Hektor DiPaula on Sep 8, 2010 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions
thanks marlins
for not starting hanley against the phillies
"I heard that Tits was "well rounded" and his brother Cans was a "stand out." :D"
by Old Braves' Fan on Aug 18, 2010 3:05 PM PDT
I want to thank them for starting Andrew Miller
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Everything that team does is in some way designed to screw us.
I'm on the Twitter: twitter.com/edgrohl
whew
thank you jim joyce
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is it 8th career grand slam time?
"I heard that Tits was "well rounded" and his brother Cans was a "stand out." :D"
by Old Braves' Fan on Aug 18, 2010 3:05 PM PDT
wooooooooo DLEE with the RBI walk lol
sounds about right
James T Paulson
More Braves bases loaded fail
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there’s always something….
Jason Heyward is what Willis was talking about.....
by Hektor DiPaula on Sep 8, 2010 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions
great throw
"I heard that Tits was "well rounded" and his brother Cans was a "stand out." :D"
by Old Braves' Fan on Aug 18, 2010 3:05 PM PDT
10th, actually. .273 before today.
The birth of Jason Heyward was God’s punishment for the sins of the people in New York and Philly.
thats terrible….1 run is not good enough…especially since it took a walk to get it
"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
Slightly OT:
You know what all this offense means? MORE PAs for Infante!
he probably won't win the batting title
The PuertoRican Kid
by Kobe:The Legend on Sep 8, 2010 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions
may not matter the way CarGo has been swinging the bat lately
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not the at-bats I was looking for
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4-0
I’m not complaining
*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!
unacceptable
"A good friend of mine used to say, This is a very simple game. You throw the ball, you catch the ball, you hit the ball. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, sometimes it rains. Think about that for a while." - Ebby Calvin "Nuke" LaLoosh
Maybe he finally woke up
after we loss the division he must know that his poor hitting is one of the main reasons we been losing.
Me Against The World And I'm Winning
I g2g run some errands…I’ll check in later…please don’t blow this lead Lowe
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OH NOEZ
the Braves have learned how to hit lefties, only to forget how to hit righties
"C'mon Chip!" Bobby Cox
It wouldn’t be fair to other teams if we could hit both at the same time.
by king of games on Sep 8, 2010 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions
1-2-3! Success!!!
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Another good inning for Lowe
*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!
wow hell has frozen over
DLowe with a 1,2,3 inning
James T Paulson
through 2.0 IP....
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 8, 2010 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Can someone tell me what that non-round number next to our team means?
DON'T GO TO SLEEP EARLY OR JEFF FRANCOEUR WILL HAUNT YOUR DREAMS AND LOWER YOUR OBP. - Scott
you need to clean your tv screen.
no wait! we’re actually scoring.
by chipsicyhotcorner on Sep 8, 2010 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Winning is Fun
I had forgot how good it feels
*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!
Phillies losing while we win is more fun
unfortunately the Marlins dont agree.
Me Against The World And I'm Winning
Marlins trying to exact further revenge on Bobby
"C'mon Chip!" Bobby Cox
by ByrneSupremacy on Sep 8, 2010 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions
They’re so classless.
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 8, 2010 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions
This is vintage Lowe
Groundouts and Ks, I forgot what he looks like when he’s actually pitching well.
July?
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 8, 2010 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Damn Marlins....they're letting the Phillies walk all over them tonight
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 8, 2010 8:00 PM EDT reply actions
Nice hit Alex
*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!
On TV Chip loves to say “fisted.” On the radio side, Jim Powell is always referring to teams having a “2-run bulge” or a “3 game bulge in the West.” Weird.
DON'T GO TO SLEEP EARLY OR JEFF FRANCOEUR WILL HAUNT YOUR DREAMS AND LOWER YOUR OBP. - Scott
All the fisting is giving him a bulge?
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 8, 2010 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Fun fun
another run
*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!
LOL
This is why we’re the 2nd best offense in the NL. Look like shit for a few games, then score 10 runs for the next few.
For Bobby.
I hope they find a way to time it so some of those 10 run games come against the Phillies.
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 8, 2010 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions
That’s why our odds for making the playoffs is so high. All those thing factor in run differential and these blow out games (after narrow losses) really make us computers’s favorite.
by LEastCoastBears on Sep 8, 2010 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions
lets just beat them 34-0 and get all of our frustrations out
all in favor????
James T Paulson
I
If Derek Jeter clubbed a baby seal on earth day while wearing a mink coat and crocodile skin boots while burning tires on an iceberg, the reaction would be "Its OK Derek, you’re a Yankee." -First mammal to wear pants
figures you would be the negative one lol
James T Paulson
by Jtpdolphins2009 on Sep 8, 2010 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Sure.
Infante needs his batting title, and Heyward needs ROY. Who cares if a single game is padding their stats?
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 8, 2010 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions
is anyone else giddy with excitement that we're not the ones failing!?!?!
by chipsicyhotcorner on Sep 8, 2010 8:05 PM EDT reply actions
break stuff
"I heard that Tits was "well rounded" and his brother Cans was a "stand out." :D"
by Old Braves' Fan on Aug 18, 2010 3:05 PM PDT
by BravesRaleigh on Sep 8, 2010 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions
SILENCE, KNAVE!!!
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 8, 2010 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions
beat you up for jinxing us
James T Paulson
by Jtpdolphins2009 on Sep 8, 2010 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions
My focus would move completely toward football
"A good friend of mine used to say, This is a very simple game. You throw the ball, you catch the ball, you hit the ball. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, sometimes it rains. Think about that for a while." - Ebby Calvin "Nuke" LaLoosh
Same here
COLTS ON SUNDAY! WOOO WOOO WOOO WOOO WOOO!
For Bobby.
by Scott Coleman on Sep 8, 2010 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Iowa vs. Iowa State saturday!
Then Cowboys dominating the ’skins on Sunday Night Football IN AMERICA!
"A good friend of mine used to say, This is a very simple game. You throw the ball, you catch the ball, you hit the ball. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, sometimes it rains. Think about that for a while." - Ebby Calvin "Nuke" LaLoosh
And then the first loss of the season on the following Saturday…
For Bobby.
by Scott Coleman on Sep 8, 2010 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions
We’ll see about that….Foles is gonna get eaten alive by our d-line, I can’t wait
"A good friend of mine used to say, This is a very simple game. You throw the ball, you catch the ball, you hit the ball. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, sometimes it rains. Think about that for a while." - Ebby Calvin "Nuke" LaLoosh
I’m looking forward to it. They’re expecting a crowd bigger than the one for Oregon last year (which was ESPN’s college football game of the year for ‘09) and that was the best sporting event I’ve ever been to….even if we did lose in OT.
For Bobby.
by Scott Coleman on Sep 8, 2010 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions
It seems like they’re not swinging for the fence tonight – and we’re getting key hits.
"Curve: The loveliest distance between two points." ~ Mae West
Wait a second!
We’re not a power team? Why didn’t anyone tell me this?
by king of games on Sep 8, 2010 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Brooks Conrad disagrees....
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by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 8, 2010 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions
6 run leads are safe right?
"I heard that Tits was "well rounded" and his brother Cans was a "stand out." :D"
by Old Braves' Fan on Aug 18, 2010 3:05 PM PDT
there'd have to be a heyward homer in there right?
"I heard that Tits was "well rounded" and his brother Cans was a "stand out." :D"
by Old Braves' Fan on Aug 18, 2010 3:05 PM PDT
by BravesRaleigh on Sep 8, 2010 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes.
If Heyward finishes the season at .900 OPS, I think he’d be a lock for ROY.
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by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 8, 2010 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Pretty sure that’s a fact, Rocks always turn it on this time of year.
by king of games on Sep 8, 2010 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions
SCREW YOU, MARLINS
The birth of Jason Heyward was God’s punishment for the sins of the people in New York and Philly.
That's all right.
I’m ok with us playing to climb back into a tie tomorrow.
i wonder if logan morrison has been killed yet.
by chipsicyhotcorner on Sep 8, 2010 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions
No lead is safe until the game is over.
"They should just give two ROYs in the NL and skip the AL this year." - KLaw
thats what I said
but some Negative Nancy’s said he wouldn’t win :(
he won't win
look at Carlos Gonzalez
The PuertoRican Kid
by Kobe:The Legend on Sep 8, 2010 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions
What’s his batting average?
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by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 8, 2010 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions
.340
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Seriously? How many PAs?
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by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 8, 2010 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions
not sure on PA's
but he’s already got 506 AB’s so he’s already qualified
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Wow. He really came out of nowhere to pass everyone. And he is already qualified.
Infante needs 100 more PAs to qualify without taking penalties. I wonder if he’ll get that many. If he can, he might hold onto it. Otherwise, it’s going to depend on if Gonzalez’s bat cools down.
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by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 8, 2010 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Surely, he can’t keep that pace up, right?
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by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 8, 2010 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions
doubtful he can keep up his slash line for this week
.567/.606/1.000
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he's hit .391 since the beginning of July
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We could have used some of these runs in the first two games.
DON'T GO TO SLEEP EARLY OR JEFF FRANCOEUR WILL HAUNT YOUR DREAMS AND LOWER YOUR OBP. - Scott
Is it too late to take 6 of these runs and apply it to yesterdays game?
Me Against The World And I'm Winning
Wouldn't it be amazing if...
There were a rule that, say, five times during the year you could transfer up to 3 runs from one game to an immediately preceding or succeeding game?
Well no, actually. That would suck. Maybe if only the Braves could do it.
I’d prefer a rule where we can transfer the Phillies’ runs to the Braves whenever we feel like it.
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by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 8, 2010 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Has Lee homered as a Brave yet?
If Derek Jeter clubbed a baby seal on earth day while wearing a mink coat and crocodile skin boots while burning tires on an iceberg, the reaction would be "Its OK Derek, you’re a Yankee." -First mammal to wear pants
No.
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by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 8, 2010 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions
The Bravos are back
hopefully to stay…
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LOL
for the first time in four months, the low is in the 60s for 3 days in a row. Oh my god.
For Bobby.
DLee
is waking up!
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Bobby might sit DLee tomorrow, then he forgets how to hit again.
I remember DLee had two consecutive good games, then Freeman played the next day and DLee forgot his swing again.
another hit
Phillies are winning blah
James T Paulson
ha
gone in 60 seconds references
"I heard that Tits was "well rounded" and his brother Cans was a "stand out." :D"
by Old Braves' Fan on Aug 18, 2010 3:05 PM PDT
by BravesRaleigh on Sep 8, 2010 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions
cabrera
"I heard that Tits was "well rounded" and his brother Cans was a "stand out." :D"
by Old Braves' Fan on Aug 18, 2010 3:05 PM PDT
by BravesRaleigh on Sep 8, 2010 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions
z
The Phillies don’t play the Pirates next do they?
DON'T GO TO SLEEP EARLY OR JEFF FRANCOEUR WILL HAUNT YOUR DREAMS AND LOWER YOUR OBP. - Scott
they have 6 with us
6 with the lolmets, 6 with the nats, and 3 with the fish. Only difference in our schedule is 1 less series w the mets and the 4 gamer w the Cards coming up
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I would call that
advantage Phils. But maybe not by much; the Cards have been terrible lately.
we have 4 more games at home than they do
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Marlins still have time to catch up on the sillies...
give ’em some time
What inning and score?
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McCANN SUX
DFA!
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Designate for assignment
Basically, send him to the minors.
Sorry, that's not exactly right...
It’s more commonly used to trade an underperforming player.
Designated for assignment
If Derek Jeter clubbed a baby seal on earth day while wearing a mink coat and crocodile skin boots while burning tires on an iceberg, the reaction would be "Its OK Derek, you’re a Yankee." -First mammal to wear pants
i think it means......
deliver for assessment or something
"I heard that Tits was "well rounded" and his brother Cans was a "stand out." :D"
by Old Braves' Fan on Aug 18, 2010 3:05 PM PDT
by BravesRaleigh on Sep 8, 2010 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions
don’t bleep around
DON'T GO TO SLEEP EARLY OR JEFF FRANCOEUR WILL HAUNT YOUR DREAMS AND LOWER YOUR OBP. - Scott
dancing faeries abound
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by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 8, 2010 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
i like this game
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I know Lee is doing well
but maybe we will see Freeman in a little later
Well now. My friend who lives in Pittsburgh just called.
Saying she heard they won the first two games – I told her we were exacting our revenge tonight.
"Curve: The loveliest distance between two points." ~ Mae West
She “heard” they won the first two games? Who cares what that person thinks? They aren’t a baseball fan.
DON'T GO TO SLEEP EARLY OR JEFF FRANCOEUR WILL HAUNT YOUR DREAMS AND LOWER YOUR OBP. - Scott
Well, I cut her some slack since she was calling me from a lawn chair on the beach. She’s on vacation.
"Curve: The loveliest distance between two points." ~ Mae West
What about Big Ben not starting Sunday against the Falcons?
We caught a break, I hope.
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True
but I’ll take a series win with one ass-whooping any day instead of the other way around
That’s what happens every night when I go to sleep.
by king of games on Sep 8, 2010 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Fortunately for us, he missed his last chance to do that…..until next season.
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by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 8, 2010 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Rockies just traded him to the Phils for Lidge.
by king of games on Sep 8, 2010 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:-p
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by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 8, 2010 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm a big fan of the bats coming alive tonight
I just hate that we are such a feast or famine team.
hopefully they can change that. soon.
Ugh, 7-0 Phillies
The birth of Jason Heyward was God’s punishment for the sins of the people in New York and Philly.
They’re trying to keep up, but they can’t….
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by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 8, 2010 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions
they dont need to
they are in first now lol
James T Paulson
by Jtpdolphins2009 on Sep 8, 2010 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Might as well be tied….will be tomorrow.
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by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 8, 2010 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions
It would be great if Kawakami could pull off pretending to be Roy Halladay
for the rest of the season and hang around the Phillies dugout.
Me Against The World And I'm Winning
hes clearly
not as good as julio jones
"I heard that Tits was "well rounded" and his brother Cans was a "stand out." :D"
by Old Braves' Fan on Aug 18, 2010 3:05 PM PDT
by BravesRaleigh on Sep 8, 2010 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
OT, Dawg fans
Did you hear AJ Green got suspended for 4 games? ugh
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I read it was for attending a party in Miami
with Scouts, etc
*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!
We must have been typing at the same time, lol
*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!
Jimmy Rollins left the game with an apparent injury
James T Paulson
yessssss
that is how i like to win
take a bat to the other guys knee
OT: MattE and Leslee Diaz Family Foundation
I’m not sure if this has been mentioned on TC before (J-Hey tweeted about it yesterday), but if you’re on Facebook, become a fan of Matty’s foundation here: http://www.facebook.com/pages/MattE-and-Leslee-Diaz-Family-Foundation/343319968141
“For every Facebook fan up to 10,000 fans that are added by the end of the baseball season, our family will donate five dollars to the foundation. Half of the money we will go to helping one of our favorite charities (Parker Street Ministries) renovate its building to help disadvantaged kids get their school work done, some will go to sending envoy to help in Uganda (jengauganda.org) and the rest will go to getting the foundation up and running (web site etc).”
Sorry to go OT but its for a good cause
"C'mon Chip!" Bobby Cox
The pitch to Lowe is Low
hmmmmmm
James T Paulson
Lowe making more contact tonight than Ankiel does in a week.
"Curve: The loveliest distance between two points." ~ Mae West
I just noticed something....
If Lowe keeps hitting like he is tonight, he could end up with a higher batting average than Nate McLouth.
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by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 8, 2010 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Huddy is only .002 behind Ankiel
and .040 ahead of nate…. Huddy for CF in days he doesn’t pitch!!!
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It’d be sad if Hanson got HIS batting average higher than McLouth’s, too…..
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by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 8, 2010 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
I think Lowe's seen more pitches,
than he’s had to throw…
Our crappy lucky team is better than your good unlucky team.
what? no runs?
damn this team sucks
James T Paulson
Infante isn't playing like he wants that batting title....
Only 2 for 3 so far…..tsk tsk.
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by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 8, 2010 8:34 PM EDT reply actions
*2 for 4
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by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 8, 2010 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Diaz and BMac are the only ones without a hit so far.
"Curve: The loveliest distance between two points." ~ Mae West
Bums....DFA THEM!!
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by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 8, 2010 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Alex giving it a heck of an effort there.
"Curve: The loveliest distance between two points." ~ Mae West
VIDRO!!!
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Nice DP
*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!
Doucher Phillies piling it on, now 9-0
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Ya know what? The Marlins can DIAF…..they’re doing this on purpose.
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by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 8, 2010 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
It seems they are motivated to stay in first place.
:(
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Don’t worry. We’ll take it from them by force if necessary.
The birth of Jason Heyward was God’s punishment for the sins of the people in New York and Philly.
True this :)
*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!
For the Cardinals series
Jurrjens / Wainwright
Minor / Carpenter
Hanson / Westbrook
Hudson / Lohse/Suppan/someone else
The birth of Jason Heyward was God’s punishment for the sins of the people in New York and Philly.
The best part about that series: No Lowe.
DON'T GO TO SLEEP EARLY OR JEFF FRANCOEUR WILL HAUNT YOUR DREAMS AND LOWER YOUR OBP. - Scott
Minor is overmatched…..
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by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 8, 2010 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
ya but the Cards lineup can't buy a hit right now
i’ll take our lineup if we can come with the same determination that we had today
I think the 1st one is a toss up
although Wainwright has lost his last 4 starts, adv to the Cards in game 2, think we have the advantage in games 3 and 4
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That was my assessment, too. I figured it went without saying, though.
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 8, 2010 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
ouch
*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!
Prado
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by NCChopper on Sep 8, 2010 8:41 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
They clearly did it on purpose.
SUSPENSIONS!!!
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by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 8, 2010 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s only on purpose if it hits Prince Fielder.
"Jason Heyward was a Greek philosopher reincarnated as a baseball player." - Don Sutton
But….but….that’s how gravity works!! :(
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by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 8, 2010 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
This is too cute
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It’s about time for this offensive explosion.
I was becoming despondent.
"Jason Heyward was a Greek philosopher reincarnated as a baseball player." - Don Sutton
Lee has a perfect night going....
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by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 8, 2010 8:44 PM EDT reply actions
Oh damn, I jinxed him for next AB. How do I unjinx?
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by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 8, 2010 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
still no hit for bmac
"I heard that Tits was "well rounded" and his brother Cans was a "stand out." :D"
by Old Braves' Fan on Aug 18, 2010 3:05 PM PDT
i really like this pitcher
"I heard that Tits was "well rounded" and his brother Cans was a "stand out." :D"
by Old Braves' Fan on Aug 18, 2010 3:05 PM PDT
12.15 ERA from opposing relievers agrees with you, eh?
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by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 8, 2010 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions
I like all the pitchers tonight,
Lowe included
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9-0
*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!
Since when are sac flies allowed?
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by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 8, 2010 8:48 PM EDT reply actions
It's kinda weird that we're winning
and the Phillies are winning with the exact same score especially since it’s 9-0.
Fail....
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by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 8, 2010 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions
I think we’ve converted the crowd.
DON'T GO TO SLEEP EARLY OR JEFF FRANCOEUR WILL HAUNT YOUR DREAMS AND LOWER YOUR OBP. - Scott
Sea Bass vs. Brian Bass
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by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 8, 2010 8:49 PM EDT reply actions
I knew something smelled fishy about that at bat
James T Paulson
by Jtpdolphins2009 on Sep 8, 2010 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Still wish
someone would hit a homerun. Just to put the naysayers to bed
what would it take to trade for brian bass?
"I heard that Tits was "well rounded" and his brother Cans was a "stand out." :D"
by Old Braves' Fan on Aug 18, 2010 3:05 PM PDT
This will make the late plane trip home for the Braves better.
"Curve: The loveliest distance between two points." ~ Mae West
You bet....
and my trip to bed better :)
*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!
sister came down with brother-in-law, niece and nephew, and went to dinner. it’s amazing how cool a simple set of stairs can be when you’re 3.
Simple things are sometimes still the best :-)
"Curve: The loveliest distance between two points." ~ Mae West
i do like being an uncle. their cool little short people, they spent a good two hours up and down, and wouldn’t have stopped if we didn’t go to dinner (and they were great during dinner).
My theory is:
Better to spoil nieces/nephews than have any of your own. You can send them home at night :-)
It’s worked for me.
"Curve: The loveliest distance between two points." ~ Mae West
but if you ultimately do, payback is gonna suck, especially from my sister. As of today though, I certainly agree with your theory.
home sounds good for 7 games
we need to take advantage of this stretch
James T Paulson
by Jtpdolphins2009 on Sep 8, 2010 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
A lil mojo for the offense
going into a series versus the cards never hurt
Trivia time! Which MLB player has batted into the most outs (strikeouts, groundouts, etc) in the game this season?
DON'T GO TO SLEEP EARLY OR JEFF FRANCOEUR WILL HAUNT YOUR DREAMS AND LOWER YOUR OBP. - Scott
Nate McLouth?
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by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 8, 2010 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Good one :)
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You guys are way off. Derek Jeter. As of yesterday (I think) he made 432 outs, 17 more than the next person in line.
DON'T GO TO SLEEP EARLY OR JEFF FRANCOEUR WILL HAUNT YOUR DREAMS AND LOWER YOUR OBP. - Scott
i CALLED JETEr
just took a second. leadoff, everyday, and the top of an order that comes to the plate a lot
Congrats
You are the Winnar!
*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!
$50 gift cert to the Yankees clubhouse store.
DON'T GO TO SLEEP EARLY OR JEFF FRANCOEUR WILL HAUNT YOUR DREAMS AND LOWER YOUR OBP. - Scott
or a clump of dirt
whichever is more valuable
James T Paulson
by Jtpdolphins2009 on Sep 8, 2010 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions
That’s a terrible prize. You should’ve made it a gift certificate to the Phillies’ store.
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 8, 2010 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Bye Bye Lowe
Please BC, don’t leave him in next inning.
*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!
With this lead
maybe…
*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!
Get Farns some work.
DON'T GO TO SLEEP EARLY OR JEFF FRANCOEUR WILL HAUNT YOUR DREAMS AND LOWER YOUR OBP. - Scott
Marlins are going to have to score now....
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by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 8, 2010 9:01 PM EDT reply actions
I really miss Maddux and Smoltz
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by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 8, 2010 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions
chipper's importance> maddux or smoltz
over the last 20 years, Chipper was our best hitter and some years only hitter
he had 3 great statistical years
and 95 was insane but that was one year
I miss Aaron and Murphy
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by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 8, 2010 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Frenchy and Rocker
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Acosta and Wickman
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by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 8, 2010 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions
kicked off Earth
DON'T GO TO SLEEP EARLY OR JEFF FRANCOEUR WILL HAUNT YOUR DREAMS AND LOWER YOUR OBP. - Scott
I WON THE GAME!!! flies through space
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by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 8, 2010 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions
With our 20 games without a day off - was the scheduler trying to insure a Philly pennant?
"Curve: The loveliest distance between two points." ~ Mae West
Seriously :(
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cant blame the scheduler for....
losing a 10 run lead to the rockies, losing 2 games to Pittsburgh either
we have off days too and the Phillies won on thsoe days
James T Paulson
by Jtpdolphins2009 on Sep 8, 2010 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions
looks like the kid
from the 6th sense. haley joel osment
Believe it or not, the Mets have the second-lowest ERA against the Phillies this year.
The birth of Jason Heyward was God’s punishment for the sins of the people in New York and Philly.
autosingle
5 more runs since I’ve been gone….nice
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will heyward reach .300
and if he does will he be denied ROY
Everyone knows the Marlins deserve it.
DON'T GO TO SLEEP EARLY OR JEFF FRANCOEUR WILL HAUNT YOUR DREAMS AND LOWER YOUR OBP. - Scott
I want him to get up to .900 OPS.
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by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 8, 2010 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Anyone notice...
..with these throwback ballcaps for the Pirates…the shot from the back of the mound, it looks like they’re wearing swimming caps.
"Curve: The loveliest distance between two points." ~ Mae West
DO IT LEE
HOME RUN NOW
The birth of Jason Heyward was God’s punishment for the sins of the people in New York and Philly.
:(
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by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 8, 2010 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions
LOB
though we’re crushing the bucs now, the amount of people LOB still bothers me..a lot
You know, if Bobby wanted to get a look at Glaus at 3B, this would be the time to do it …
"They should just give two ROYs in the NL and skip the AL this year." - KLaw
Braves RISP is 5-15….
Poets are like baseball pitchers. Both have their moments. The intervals are the tough things. ~Robert Frost
take lowe out...
no need for him to pitch anymore…save the elbow for later in sept
wow. i just arrived and we are winning 9-1
who is the MVP so far, it seems Lowe is doing what he knows tonight. Being a WINNAR.
Lowe, Lee and Infante are all MVPs tonight.
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 8, 2010 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions
MVPS:
DLee
Lowe
Prado
Infante
Agonz
The PuertoRican Kid
by Kobe:The Legend on Sep 8, 2010 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions
you really are optimistic
The PuertoRican Kid
by Kobe:The Legend on Sep 8, 2010 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions
pretty solid all around team effort tonight
everyone has been on base. Got to give the MVP to Lowe tonight though. Got out of a jam in the 1st, then settled in and pitched a solid game
ROBOT HEYWARD: TEAM PHILLIES APPEAR TO BE LOSING EVERY GAME IN WHICH TEAM BRAVES LOSE. NEW STRATEGY: START KAWAKAMI, KENSHIN IN REMAINING 35 GAMES
i boycotted the game and TC today cuz i was scared shitless to look at the score but i had to take a peek and now I'm in such a better mood
A lot of room in right center, if he hits one there we can dance in the streets, the 2-1....
Lowe really came up huge for us tonight
he gets a pat on the back and night free of criticism from me.
ricK anKiel!!!!!!
I’m shocked he just struck out……
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AWESOME performance by Lowe.
Guess all the panic-mongering and speculation about his elbow looks pretty idiotic about now.
it's still a cause for concern though
just because he had 1 good outing doesn’t mean he can’t revert back into the form he was in for the past 2 months if the pain in his elbow returns
ROBOT HEYWARD: TEAM PHILLIES APPEAR TO BE LOSING EVERY GAME IN WHICH TEAM BRAVES LOSE. NEW STRATEGY: START KAWAKAMI, KENSHIN IN REMAINING 35 GAMES
I'd like KK in the 8th and 9th...
if he struggles, yank him and we’re still leading big. And you can feel justified in not using him again.
But if he did well, it might be a little confidence boost and get him in a better groove going forward.
Should we let Billy shake some cobwebs off before facing the Cards at home?
"Curve: The loveliest distance between two points." ~ Mae West
sat in fla
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How are those adorable babies of yours? (your avatar always make me smile)
"Curve: The loveliest distance between two points." ~ Mae West
Awe Thanks!
The babies are doing great! Just put the oldest to bed after playing a riveting game of UNO!:) He won:)
Gaby Sanchez 3-run HR
10-3 Phillies
The birth of Jason Heyward was God’s punishment for the sins of the people in New York and Philly.
FINALLY!!!
I was beginning to think the Marlins stopped playing. They just need 8 more runs…..and a better bullpen.
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 8, 2010 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
a much better bullpen, they suck big time
The PuertoRican Kid
by Kobe:The Legend on Sep 8, 2010 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Somebody let the Braves in on that secret :(
by king of games on Sep 8, 2010 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
i am laughing b/c i am happy
"My name is Micheal J. Caboose, and I HATE BABIES!!"
by -1 on Sep 8, 2010 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions