Open Thread 9/9: Braves vs Cardinals
by BenDuronio on Sep 9, 2010 6:15 PM EDT
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PrintSt. Louis Cardinals at Atlanta Braves, Sep 9, 2010 7:10 PM EDT
Adam Wainwright against Jair Jurrjens should be a terrific matchup to open up a four game series between the Cards and Braves. Both are well-respected pitchers with a number of different ways to get batters out. The Cardinals are just 3-7 over their past ten and Wainwright has not been himself his past few starts. With that said, he is still one of the top pitchers in the National League and is in contention for the Cy Young. In order to win this series, the Braves need to beat either Chris Carpenter or Wainwright, which is never an easy task. The Cards also have their pitcher batting eighth, a move that I actually do agree with. Jurrjens shouldn't have much of a problem with the six through nine spots in the lineup though, as none of them are any good at the plate.
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JJ: Do well!
I’m stuck doing homework. I’ll see you guys on the weekend.
Atlanta Hawks=the team that drafted big $$$$$$$$$ instead of big men.
Ben - morbid curiosity:
Do you agree with the move (putting the pitcher in the 8-spot) for the Cardinals, or do you think it is something the Braves should do (even occassionally)?
In any case, why?
Everyone gets two free stupid comments. After that, I start charging.
given the fact that Prado is Pujols-esque, it probably wouldn’t hurt anything.
"It looks like The Hound of the Baskervilles out there." - Steve Stone
"...I'm reminded of Wuthering Heights." - Harry Caray
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Swing and a drive...Belted right! Welcome to the Show!!!
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Sep 9, 2010 6:25 PM EDT up reply actions
wainwright is actually a fairly good hitter...
plus apparently there is some strategy to turning over the order more easily that way
by SouthernPanther on Sep 9, 2010 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions
I just don't see it.
Once the batting order goes around the first time, I view it as more of a loop as opposed to a list that starts back from the beginning.
That being said, lead-off hitters, nine-hole hitters, etc only (theoretically) bat in those spots at one time during the game. In addition, number of outs in an inning and runners on base have the potential to be vastly different for each hitter’s at bats, batting in the same spot in the order.
I just don’t see it making too much of a difference.
The only time where I could POTENTIALLY justify it, is if you have three guys who just fit best in the 1-2 spots. Where none of the three have the power good for a 3-8 hitter, so you just bat them after the pitcher to equate to an extra speed and contact hitter at the same spots in the line-up.
Everyone gets two free stupid comments. After that, I start charging.
by Wren_and_Stimpy on Sep 9, 2010 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions
i think someone did a fanpost on it here
got a bunch of statistics and crap that support switching the pitcher into the 8 spot somehow helps your lineup…i don’t remember, just saying maybe there is some logic to it…
by SouthernPanther on Sep 9, 2010 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Turning the order over more easily? No. It’s about getting a competent hitter in front of the top of your lineup rather than a .110 OBP pitcher.
Of course this also works off the theory that your 4 best hitters should be batting in the 1-4 spots, if you’ve got a team that sticks a garbage hitter in the 2 spot so he can “Move runnerz ovah!” and a shitty OBP guy in the leadoff spot because he can get “teh stealz” then it’s not a productive strategy.
It’s also not something that’s going to pay off in a huge number of extra runs either way. The order of your lineup isn’t nearly as important as the talent of the people who are in it. We’re talking a few runs here or there, maybe enough to equate to 1 or 2 extra wins over the course of the season.
I think it’s a strategy that should be employed if you have one of those decent OBP/low power types. Or a speed demon who is an otherwise poor hitter. A Gregor Blanco, for example, would have been a great choice to bat in the 9 spot and serve as an extra leadoff man the 2nd time around the order.
"They should just give two ROYs in the NL and skip the AL this year." - KLaw
Which batting order looks better to you?
Jair Jurrjens – P
Omar Infante – 2B
Jason Heyward – RF
Martin Prado – 3B
Brian McCann – C
Derrek Lee – 1B
Eric Hinske – LF
Alex Gonzalez – SS
Melky Cabrera – CF
OR
Melky Cabrera – CF
Omar Infante – 2B
Jason Heyward – RF
Martin Prado – 3B
Brian McCann – C
Derrek Lee – 1B
Eric Hinske – LF
Alex Gonzalez – SS
Jair Jurrjens – P
Because these are basically what your lineup becomes once you go through the order once. The guy who bats last is also the guy who hits in front of the guy who bats first.
Me, I’d rather have Melky hitting in front of Infante and Heyward than JJ, but, yeah, it’s not traditional.
"They should just give two ROYs in the NL and skip the AL this year." - KLaw
And now that I'm thinking about it ...
It would probably be an especially good strategy for our club, since our lineup is already incredibly top heavy.
"They should just give two ROYs in the NL and skip the AL this year." - KLaw
If the Braves bat the pitcher 8th and Ankiel 9th.....
…opposing teams will intentionally walk the pitcher to get to him.
Hate seeing Winn's name in that lineup.
He treats us like we owe him money, with accrued interest.
Wonderful image of J-Square.
phuck…..it’s on peachtree…..
no strikezone cam + no postgame interviews + Ernie = ipod
"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 9, 2010 6:30 PM EDT reply actions
I think it’s on MLBN too…but I’m not sure if that’s the Peachtree Feed or the MLBN guys.
'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike
by Scott Coleman on Sep 9, 2010 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions
well it’s better than the Cardinals guys. Oh my god.
'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike
by Scott Coleman on Sep 9, 2010 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions
usually when a Braves game is on MLBN, I get another [Red Sox] game, instead.
"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 9, 2010 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions
I believe
Ernie’s finished for the season. I think it’s Joe and Big John the rest of the way on Peachtree.
You better be right.
'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike
by Scott Coleman on Sep 9, 2010 6:43 PM EDT up reply actions
The punishment for being wrong is flaying.
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 9, 2010 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions
I hate you.
'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike
by Scott Coleman on Sep 9, 2010 7:02 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Yeah, sorry about that.
I knew you wouldn’t be amused. I seem to have misunderstood Joe’s vaya con dios speech at the end of the game a few days ago.
Just one more day o’ Peachtree, then you can enjoy Hall of Famer Jon Miller’s lame ass and Joe Morgan telling us all how the Phillies are Sluggerz.
22 games left... 1/2 a game back...
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 9, 2010 6:36 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I appear...
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 9, 2010 6:37 PM EDT reply actions
i have
downloaded all 4 braves.com versions of this pic, and one is my profile pic.
Atlanta Hawks=the team that drafted big $$$$$$$$$ instead of big men.
Reply fail….
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 9, 2010 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Well you can understand how the first one would worry him
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
First and second….
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 9, 2010 6:40 PM EDT up reply actions
We would have the worst defense in the league.
'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike
by Scott Coleman on Sep 9, 2010 6:39 PM EDT up reply actions
We should play Glaus in CF!!!
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 9, 2010 6:40 PM EDT up reply actions
No...
We should play Greg Norton in CF
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
Heap @ SS
'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike
by Scott Coleman on Sep 9, 2010 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Would Glaus in CF and McCann at SS be the worst defense in the history of baseball?
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 9, 2010 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions
I just want something different. Sure our defense would be bad…you know what never mind.
by romone_braves91 on Sep 9, 2010 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions
PUT GALAUS ON CF MCCAN ON LF AND TRADE HAYWARD FOR DUN AND PUT DUN ON RF!!!!!!!!!!!
The PuertoRican Kid
ohh right... let me add this
RABBLE RABBLE RABBLE
The PuertoRican Kid
by Kobe:The Legend on Sep 9, 2010 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions
For all of the hip hop fans on TC
have you guys heard Warriors by Wayne, Drake and Jay Z?
Apparently it came out more than a year ago, but I didn’t even know about it. It’s so sick.
'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike
link here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfSB6yycM1w
'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike
by Scott Coleman on Sep 9, 2010 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Looking at the comments,
it seems like a mashup of different verses from different songs or something? Idk, I’ve never heard it before. I like it, thanks for sharing.
Sounds like it, but those are all unique verses. And I’m sure those 3 would have copyright issues if the guy just made up the song.
'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike
by Scott Coleman on Sep 9, 2010 7:13 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Phillies phans....
http://www.totalprosports.com/2010/09/08/tv-time-means-boob-grabbing-time-in-philly/
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 9, 2010 6:51 PM EDT reply actions
aww.... i got sports package for comcast but its only on my cable box, no MLBN for me here at my other tv
"My name is Micheal J. Caboose, and I HATE BABIES!!"
It;s from Red vs. Blue..
most nerds here will get it if they zoom in
"My name is Micheal J. Caboose, and I HATE BABIES!!"
by -1 on Sep 9, 2010 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions
I guess I’m not a nerd then, because even with that answer I’m clueless.
"Curve: The loveliest distance between two points." ~ Mae West
lol good for you
"My name is Micheal J. Caboose, and I HATE BABIES!!"
by -1 on Sep 9, 2010 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions
I think it’s Halo. If I’m not mistaken, they had short little stories/skits using the video game.
by romone_braves91 on Sep 9, 2010 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions
ding ding ding
"My name is Micheal J. Caboose, and I HATE BABIES!!"
by -1 on Sep 9, 2010 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions
to be honest, I have never seen one of those episodes but heard about them. I am not a geek but Halo 1 did ruin my life Freshman year in college.
by romone_braves91 on Sep 9, 2010 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions
and.. "Mark Fine"?
"My name is Micheal J. Caboose, and I HATE BABIES!!"
by -1 on Sep 9, 2010 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions
they better
I demand it
"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 9, 2010 7:11 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Ramen Noodles > Wendy’s
"My name is Micheal J. Caboose, and I HATE BABIES!!"
by -1 on Sep 9, 2010 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions
I also have liquor
but hopefully, the game will go well and I won’t need to break into it, unless I’m celebrating.
I like people until I meet them.
Two? That’s a lot of food.
"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 9, 2010 7:10 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Cyborg Hanson!
SHALL NOT RETREAT UNTIL HUMAN VICTORINO SHANE SITS IN LOC:“HOME” WITH PERSON:“WIFE” AND CRIES RE:“ELIMINATION FROM BASE BALL PLAYOFFS”
People will come Ray. The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. It has been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt and erased again. But baseball has marked the time. This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
Awesome
"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 9, 2010 7:09 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
hello!
"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 9, 2010 7:09 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
did you bring the runs everyone ordered?
The PuertoRican Kid
by Kobe:The Legend on Sep 9, 2010 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah. who ordered the runs with….extra cheese?
"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 9, 2010 7:12 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
hey! How’s it going fellow Braves fanatic?
by romone_braves91 on Sep 9, 2010 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Good! I’m on vacation and not being able to watch games is driving me crazy. But it’s been nice. how are you?
"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 9, 2010 7:13 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
cool so far. Hate the fact that I live or die by the Braves but hey that’s what you get for being a fan. Sorry you are not able to watch but there is always the radio/mlb.com.
by romone_braves91 on Sep 9, 2010 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions
And the game thread with all my awesome Internet friends!
"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 9, 2010 7:18 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
The best one of the year was that family in the intro to the Peachtree song. They were rather…large and pale.
'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike
by Scott Coleman on Sep 9, 2010 7:12 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Randy Winn
The Anti-Eric Hinske
It's hard to say what's been most impressive. The seamless jump from AA? The ability to hit for average? The ability to hit for power? The 18 walks in 111 trips to the plate? The flair for the dramatic? When you're trying to isolate the most impressive aspect of Jason Heyward's game, there's a lot to choose from, and it's only been a month and a half.
2 quick outs and Albert up with bags empty
"Curve: The loveliest distance between two points." ~ Mae West
I might as well say it...
Albert Pujols wears Jason Heyward pajamas.
'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike
by Scott Coleman on Sep 9, 2010 7:14 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
So does Chuck Norris….
"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 9, 2010 7:17 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Pujols...
Didn’t hustle? No wonder the Cards are struggling
It's hard to say what's been most impressive. The seamless jump from AA? The ability to hit for average? The ability to hit for power? The 18 walks in 111 trips to the plate? The flair for the dramatic? When you're trying to isolate the most impressive aspect of Jason Heyward's game, there's a lot to choose from, and it's only been a month and a half.
Nice start
*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!
Now we gotta hit Wainwright
Something the Braves as a team haven’t done.
It's hard to say what's been most impressive. The seamless jump from AA? The ability to hit for average? The ability to hit for power? The 18 walks in 111 trips to the plate? The flair for the dramatic? When you're trying to isolate the most impressive aspect of Jason Heyward's game, there's a lot to choose from, and it's only been a month and a half.
by Richie Grogan on Sep 9, 2010 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions
I hope we get him some runs.
*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!
Good lord
look at those numbers.
'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike
by Scott Coleman on Sep 9, 2010 7:17 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Well...
That’s one way to lead off a game
It's hard to say what's been most impressive. The seamless jump from AA? The ability to hit for average? The ability to hit for power? The 18 walks in 111 trips to the plate? The flair for the dramatic? When you're trying to isolate the most impressive aspect of Jason Heyward's game, there's a lot to choose from, and it's only been a month and a half.
Hahahahahahahahahaha
LOLOLOLOLOL
LMFAO
'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike
by Scott Coleman on Sep 9, 2010 7:18 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
LMAO
ok that play just feels like there should have been some Benny Hill music with it LOL
James T Paulson
LOLCardinalsDefense
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 9, 2010 7:18 PM EDT reply actions
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!
JAY-HEY
There we go!!!
It's hard to say what's been most impressive. The seamless jump from AA? The ability to hit for average? The ability to hit for power? The 18 walks in 111 trips to the plate? The flair for the dramatic? When you're trying to isolate the most impressive aspect of Jason Heyward's game, there's a lot to choose from, and it's only been a month and a half.
friggin Cardinals
Omar hits a grounder to third. The throw to first goes past Pujols, Omar takes second. Pujols throw goes to left field, Omar takes third.
I like people until I meet them.
yeah albert’s throw went off Omar first
"My name is Micheal J. Caboose, and I HATE BABIES!!"
by -1 on Sep 9, 2010 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Ohhh let's do it!
Heyward > Pujols
'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike
by Scott Coleman on Sep 9, 2010 7:19 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
1-0 Bravos
*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!
What happened?
Can’t watch.
"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 9, 2010 7:19 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Infante singled but the throw was low and got by Pujols, Infante went to second, the throw there was also low and skipped into shallow left field, Infante went to third where nobody was covering.
Jason singled Infante in on the next pitch.
Thank you! :) go bravos
"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 9, 2010 7:22 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
And he actually swung at the first pitch!
It's hard to say what's been most impressive. The seamless jump from AA? The ability to hit for average? The ability to hit for power? The 18 walks in 111 trips to the plate? The flair for the dramatic? When you're trying to isolate the most impressive aspect of Jason Heyward's game, there's a lot to choose from, and it's only been a month and a half.
by Richie Grogan on Sep 9, 2010 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions
That’s new.
'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike
by Scott Coleman on Sep 9, 2010 7:20 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Think we're going to see more of this going forward...
He’s been notoriously patient with the first pitch, and I think too many pitchers will take that for granted.
-C
It’s rough to sit through these games and not have someone that can’t hit a Ball?
Pulling a Julio Franco, in other words.
by Ivan the Great on Sep 9, 2010 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions
I think he’s saying they get an extra day off. In the first round, you usually get 7 days for 5 games. I think the best team gets an extra day.
'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike
by Scott Coleman on Sep 9, 2010 7:22 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I GET TO WATCH THE GAME ON MLBN!!!!
I take this as a sign that the Braves are winning tonight.
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 9, 2010 7:21 PM EDT reply actions
Full count to Prado
Does Jason run?
It's hard to say what's been most impressive. The seamless jump from AA? The ability to hit for average? The ability to hit for power? The 18 walks in 111 trips to the plate? The flair for the dramatic? When you're trying to isolate the most impressive aspect of Jason Heyward's game, there's a lot to choose from, and it's only been a month and a half.
Yes
Ground out to Wainwright
It's hard to say what's been most impressive. The seamless jump from AA? The ability to hit for average? The ability to hit for power? The 18 walks in 111 trips to the plate? The flair for the dramatic? When you're trying to isolate the most impressive aspect of Jason Heyward's game, there's a lot to choose from, and it's only been a month and a half.
by Richie Grogan on Sep 9, 2010 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions
I say nice sacrifice Prado
James T Paulson
Did you know...
That Adam Wainwright has 5 career homers?
Put him in center field.
"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 9, 2010 7:23 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
If his arm is no good, expect him in a Braves uniform playing CF in 2013.
by romone_braves91 on Sep 9, 2010 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Ankiel has a great arm
James T Paulson
by Jtpdolphins2009 on Sep 9, 2010 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m just saying if he can’t be an impact pitcher later (which he obviously will not happen), then he can play CF for us.
by romone_braves91 on Sep 9, 2010 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions
I was just kind of joking, but I like your idea.
"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 9, 2010 7:28 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Ernie puts me to sleep
watching on MLBN 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!
I don’t have MLBN so stuck with Peachtree TV.
by romone_braves91 on Sep 9, 2010 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions
maybe Smoltz will get it lively 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!
*keep
*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!
Has someone been drinking?
:)
'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike
by Scott Coleman on Sep 9, 2010 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
first place isn’t everything, and being a half game back is almost just like being in a tie for first.
"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 9, 2010 7:25 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Win tonight
and it will be a tie for first
It's hard to say what's been most impressive. The seamless jump from AA? The ability to hit for average? The ability to hit for power? The 18 walks in 111 trips to the plate? The flair for the dramatic? When you're trying to isolate the most impressive aspect of Jason Heyward's game, there's a lot to choose from, and it's only been a month and a half.
by Richie Grogan on Sep 9, 2010 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Really hope the game is on MLBN when I get home...
-C
It’s rough to sit through these games and not have someone that can’t hit a Ball?
It is supposed to be
The PuertoRican Kid
by Kobe:The Legend on Sep 9, 2010 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions
If I was a pitcher
I’d have a hard time not throwing DLee a bunch of fastballs at the letters.
'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike
BIngo.
'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike
by Scott Coleman on Sep 9, 2010 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions
I ♥ Fastballs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike
Wasn’t a fastball—he probably would’ve just fouled it off. Breaking pitch of some sort.
by Ivan the Great on Sep 9, 2010 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes, I know.
'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike
by Scott Coleman on Sep 9, 2010 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
PWN!!!!
HR!
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 9, 2010 7:27 PM EDT reply actions
And we have Derek Lee's first home run as a Brave!!!
It's hard to say what's been most impressive. The seamless jump from AA? The ability to hit for average? The ability to hit for power? The 18 walks in 111 trips to the plate? The flair for the dramatic? When you're trying to isolate the most impressive aspect of Jason Heyward's game, there's a lot to choose from, and it's only been a month and a half.
The offense?
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 9, 2010 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Derek Lee owns the Cards this year.
Maybe that was the secret weapon all along from the front office.
The hits keep coming....
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 9, 2010 7:28 PM EDT reply actions
DLee and Eric Hinske get back to back hits?
I don’t believe it.
'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike
MORE RUNS MORE RUNS MORE RUNS MORE RUNS MORE RUNS
James T Paulson
MOAR HITZ!!!
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 9, 2010 7:29 PM EDT reply actions
Ah, Melky's up...
might as well go take a piss…
'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike
Wainright vowed he wouldn't lose again?
that was a silly thing to do
Heh...
He jinxed himself. So much win (for us).
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 9, 2010 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions
And it hasn’t stopped yet……Wainright is doomed.
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 9, 2010 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions
So…
Chris Volstad, Andrew Miller, John McDonald, etc. = Cy Young
Actual Cy Young contenders = Albie Lopez.
Riiiiight.
its ok, Melkys up
"My name is Micheal J. Caboose, and I HATE BABIES!!"
by -1 on Sep 9, 2010 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow
I thought this Braves team was supposed to be pretty good.
Oh wait…
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 9, 2010 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions
I gotta say...I do like having a guy like Fein on the field as a reporter
nice break from the guys in the booth.
'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike
I dont think I have seen any team in any year
Have more a difference from how they hit at home compared to how they hit on the road then the Braves this year
James T Paulson
Rockies? Diamondbacks?
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 9, 2010 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions
That is true, but the argument pertained to hitting. The Rockies and Diamondbacks don’t win some games we do, because their pitching is nowhere near as good.
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 9, 2010 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions
OMG the freaking Rockies. I hate that team so much. F*&K Coors Field.
by romone_braves91 on Sep 9, 2010 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions
The DBacks suck regardless.
'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike
by Scott Coleman on Sep 9, 2010 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes.
But they do hit much better at Coors 2.0.
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 9, 2010 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions
I really don’t think Chase makes that big of a difference. Unless you take one down the line, it’s a huge ballpark. And the roof helps too.
'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike
by Scott Coleman on Sep 9, 2010 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Signing in.
Glad to see Lee continue his heating-upness (?).
Our crappy lucky team is better than your good unlucky team.
Heating-upness is a good word to describe a first Homer in Braves uniform. Ends a 240 AB homerless streak for the Braves.
Poets are like baseball pitchers. Both have their moments. The intervals are the tough things. ~Robert Frost
Ugh...
Was it really that many? That’s what? 7 games?
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 9, 2010 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Hit pretty well during the Pit series as well.
Even if he did fail it up in a couple of mega-key situations.
Our crappy lucky team is better than your good unlucky team.
Wow...
Jason Heyward and Derrek Lee could be father/son.
'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike
Braves with 3 runs in the 1st - how beautiful is that!
I’m glad I got my mouse out for tonight, the graphics coming fast and furious LOL
"Curve: The loveliest distance between two points." ~ Mae West
Strategy for the night: IBB Pujols....3 run lead should hold.
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 9, 2010 7:32 PM EDT reply actions
damn it
Now Jurrjens is leading off the 2nd inning. If only he was batting 8th!
I like people until I meet them.
What an excellent idea! Surely no one else has ever . . .
DAMMIT LARUSA!
Our crappy lucky team is better than your good unlucky team.
DAMN...hottie on the right!
'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike
how do we lose 2/3 to the pirates
Then score 3 in the first off Wainwright. could it be that we’re getting a bit too confident against the bad teams? Not playing hard enough? I wonder if this is the case. It needs to stop.
"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 9, 2010 7:34 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
we seem to do better against the better pitchers
if we can get our heads out our asses against the teams we should beat, that could bode well for us in the playoffs
James T Paulson
by Jtpdolphins2009 on Sep 9, 2010 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Easy, dude is not left handed and he has a good record/ERA. We tend to hit those type of guys better than scrubs.
by romone_braves91 on Sep 9, 2010 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions
stuck in Immigration Law class
friend text messaged me saying we are up.
GOOD TIMES!!!!
Go Braves! I can’t stand the Cards.
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
Darn, I missed DLee's HR
taking the dog out….
*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 let him pee on the carpet. It’s worth it to watch the Braves!
"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 9, 2010 7:36 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Wow...the Cardinals bloggers
actually like our announcers. I guess it works out…Smoltzy loves the Braves, and Ernie doesn’t change his voice.
'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike
working late here in Jordan
hey to all – good first inning – now let’s go Bravos
VIDRO VIDRO VIDRO!
'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike
Just lost my cable feed - all channels out
"Curve: The loveliest distance between two points." ~ Mae West
and here is our patented give up hits after we score
James T Paulson
Rasmus, Molina and Feliz
are you kidding me?
'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike
Feliz always kills us, so that’s forgivable. Molina, though, blagh.
by Ivan the Great on Sep 9, 2010 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions
But Molina is an ALL STAR!!!
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 9, 2010 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions
vidro
please
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
Three consecutive hits and a run, then we tried to throw back the runner at second and threw it away, another run scores. 3-2
Incorrect.
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 9, 2010 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions
You don’t want to know….
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 9, 2010 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Heap, are you shitting me?
'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike
by Scott Coleman on Sep 9, 2010 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh hell...
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 9, 2010 7:39 PM EDT reply actions
WE WANT DIORY!!!!!
'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike
also, you use the GLOVE to catch, Alex
"My name is Micheal J. Caboose, and I HATE BABIES!!"
by -1 on Sep 9, 2010 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions
JJ has not been himself basically all year
It's hard to say what's been most impressive. The seamless jump from AA? The ability to hit for average? The ability to hit for power? The 18 walks in 111 trips to the plate? The flair for the dramatic? When you're trying to isolate the most impressive aspect of Jason Heyward's game, there's a lot to choose from, and it's only been a month and a half.
3-1
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 9, 2010 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions
3-1, men on 2nd and 3rd with Wainwright batting.
by Ivan the Great on Sep 9, 2010 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Crap
Tie game
It's hard to say what's been most impressive. The seamless jump from AA? The ability to hit for average? The ability to hit for power? The 18 walks in 111 trips to the plate? The flair for the dramatic? When you're trying to isolate the most impressive aspect of Jason Heyward's game, there's a lot to choose from, and it's only been a month and a half.
GAH!!!!!!!!!
WHY!?!?!?!?!?!?!?
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 9, 2010 7:42 PM EDT reply actions
Heyward WTF
*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!
Geez, guys
What the hell? JJ has apparently attended the Derek Lowe school of pitching.
Fuck this dude.
Really? I thought we were taking our heads out of our asses.
'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike
We are the Mets
Politicians are like diapers. They both need changing regularly and for the same reason.
Holy shit
JJ has absolutely nothing. This is terrible.
4-3 Cardinals.....I want to die
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 9, 2010 7:42 PM EDT reply actions
you mean 5-3
"My name is Micheal J. Caboose, and I HATE BABIES!!"
by -1 on Sep 9, 2010 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions
*5-3…..my fingers didn’t want to hit that 5 for some reason.
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 9, 2010 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Jesus Christ.
Later boys. Football tonight.
'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike
NO!
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 9, 2010 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions
and now we are losing
Get JJ out of there now
James T Paulson
Great job JJ. 6 runs
Politicians are like diapers. They both need changing regularly and for the same reason.
JJ
leaving to many over the plate.
*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!
yes Minor and maybe hanson too. The only pitcher on our staff that i really have faith in is Hudson and even he let us downt he other day.
by BravesFan2010 on Sep 9, 2010 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Just shut up.
'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike
by Scott Coleman on Sep 9, 2010 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Losses happen. Minor is a rookie, and Hanson is regaining form.
Poets are like baseball pitchers. Both have their moments. The intervals are the tough things. ~Robert Frost
Minor and Hanson both very inexperienced. Lowe is a vet but he sucks, Jurrjens and KK suck. Hudson is our go to guy in the playoffs for sure.
by BravesFan2010 on Sep 9, 2010 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Our #2 starter is Hanson. Philly's #2 starter is Oswalt. Who would you rather have pitching in the playoffs ?
by BravesFan2010 on Sep 9, 2010 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Actually I would rather have Hanson
I would also take our bullpen over theres
James T Paulson
by Jtpdolphins2009 on Sep 9, 2010 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Hanson's ERA is 3.58. Oswalt's ERA is 3.09, plus Oswalt is more experienced which will help in the playoffs.
by BravesFan2010 on Sep 9, 2010 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions
we got to the WS in 1991 with a very young pitching staff
experience is not everything
James T Paulson
by Jtpdolphins2009 on Sep 9, 2010 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Question:
Do you want to stay on Talking Chop? It’s real simple. A “yes” or “no” works.
'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike
by Scott Coleman on Sep 9, 2010 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Now you're talking about playoffs.
I thought you were talking about getting rid of them.
We should keep Hanson, I'm just worried that Philly's starting rotation is a little deeper and more experienced than ours, and they may have better hitting.
by BravesFan2010 on Sep 9, 2010 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions
STARTING or PLAYOFF rotation?
"My name is Micheal J. Caboose, and I HATE BABIES!!"
by -1 on Sep 9, 2010 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Playoffs? you’re talking bout playoffs? PLAYOFFS!?!
"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 9, 2010 7:51 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Phillies #2 is not Oswalt
It’ll be Hamels. You’d want to go righty-lefty-righty anyway.
by JamesFromPhilly on Sep 9, 2010 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions
jurrjens does NOT suck and neither does Minor or Hanson, you obviously don’t know what you’re talking about.
"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 9, 2010 7:50 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Minor's ERA is 5.33. Not bad for a rookie.
by BravesFan2010 on Sep 9, 2010 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions
your BPA (bad posting average) is 14.36
so I wouldn’t talk about Minor if I were you
James T Paulson
by Jtpdolphins2009 on Sep 9, 2010 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions
his FIP is 2.66 and his BABIP is .407
plus he’s 3-0 so, you know, he’s a WINNAR
"C'mon Chip!" Bobby Cox
by ByrneSupremacy on Sep 9, 2010 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions
You’re stupid
"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 9, 2010 7:46 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
you are a moron
I agree with Lowe and KK, but that is about it
James T Paulson
by Jtpdolphins2009 on Sep 9, 2010 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions
What about Wagner?
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 9, 2010 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
"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 9, 2010 7:45 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
We suck balls in the last few weeks
Politicians are like diapers. They both need changing regularly and for the same reason.
COMPLETE UTTER FAIL
Way to go defense..
by murph35 on Sep 9, 2010 7:44 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
5-3
WTF has happened?
I pray to Jason Heyward every night
by JasonHeywardisGod on Sep 9, 2010 7:44 PM EDT reply actions
WOW, REALLY
"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 9, 2010 7:44 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
With our offense?
It's hard to say what's been most impressive. The seamless jump from AA? The ability to hit for average? The ability to hit for power? The 18 walks in 111 trips to the plate? The flair for the dramatic? When you're trying to isolate the most impressive aspect of Jason Heyward's game, there's a lot to choose from, and it's only been a month and a half.
by Richie Grogan on Sep 9, 2010 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions
what? we just got 5 hits & 3 runs in one inning
"My name is Micheal J. Caboose, and I HATE BABIES!!"
by -1 on Sep 9, 2010 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Our offense isn’t bad. haven’t we scored the 3rd most runs in the league? don’t we have two potential batting title winners in Prado & Infante? and a potential ROY?
"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 9, 2010 7:48 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
That's the spirit!
Where’s that Believe graphic? Oh, it’s at the top.
I missed it all...the cable company rebooting my box now...
UGH
"Curve: The loveliest distance between two points." ~ Mae West
I'm hoping this turns out to be the inning to miss :(
It was bad…
*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!
So lets see...
Single to Rasmus
Single to Molina
Single to Feliz
Dumbass throw to 2nd. Move the runners up.
K.
Seeing-eye single. Heyward misses it.
2-run bomb.
'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike
thats how u win
:(
I pray to Jason Heyward every night
by JasonHeywardisGod on Sep 9, 2010 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Really?!
damn, that sucks but not too late.
Are all the hatters coming out of the woodworks and blowing off this game in the SECOND INNING?
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
PS
we are playing at home in case anyone forgot
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
We had a 3 run lead when I left for dinner.
What did you guys do???
Utter failure happened
Politicians are like diapers. They both need changing regularly and for the same reason.
Annnnd here we go
Now, it’s time for the Cardinals to catch all the breaks through innings 2-9.
'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike
Infante tried to cause another error.....Pujols has a good reach :(
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 9, 2010 7:50 PM EDT reply actions
It’s all your fault man.
"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 9, 2010 7:53 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Sorry Guys
Put the game on at 3-0 then saw the last out and the 5 runs. Turned it off then came their 3rd out
by nuftjedi on Sep 9, 2010 7:50 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
That's about right.
1-2-3.
'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike
Looks like we are going to have to wait for the 7th inning for that magic to kick in. Until then, Auburn vs. MSU and Saints vs. Vikes.
by romone_braves91 on Sep 9, 2010 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Wainwight is going to shit
all over us now….this game is over basically cause Wainwright will now dominate
Jason Heyward...great guy
Smoltzie and Ernie Johnson Jr, i think
"My name is Micheal J. Caboose, and I HATE BABIES!!"
by -1 on Sep 9, 2010 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Ernie Johnson jr. And John smoltz
"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 9, 2010 7:54 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Well I saw nothing, and still see nothing.
So in MY world, it’s still 3-0 Braves :-)
"Curve: The loveliest distance between two points." ~ Mae West
another hit
JJ getting hammered
James T Paulson
Is Pujols hurt?
'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike
Is it wrong for me to hope so
"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 9, 2010 7:55 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
He’s a great guy, but I sure wouldn’t mind him missing the next 3 games.
'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike
by Scott Coleman on Sep 9, 2010 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Agreed
I just don’t like how he admires his homers….
"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 9, 2010 7:57 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
He admires everything about himself
Everything he does. Whenever people worship him, he says something along the lines of ‘I humbly accept your worship.’
He’s better than Kawakami….
Poets are like baseball pitchers. Both have their moments. The intervals are the tough things. ~Robert Frost
Well
He is not better than Lowe… stick with Hudson, Hanson, Lowe
The PuertoRican Kid
by Kobe:The Legend on Sep 9, 2010 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions
I mean
look at him 5 runs scored in 2 innings and he is not done giving up runs.
The PuertoRican Kid
by Kobe:The Legend on Sep 9, 2010 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions
look at his ERA bro
The PuertoRican Kid
by Kobe:The Legend on Sep 9, 2010 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions
THATS BECAUSE HE IS FUCKIN STREAKY!!!
and sucked early….if he had 0 runs today you would’ve said that
Jason Heyward...great guy
and Lowe is not streaky?
The PuertoRican Kid
by Kobe:The Legend on Sep 9, 2010 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions
well, ERA:
Jurrjens: 4.39 Lowe: 4.42
The PuertoRican Kid
by Kobe:The Legend on Sep 9, 2010 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions
JJ was injured early....
is you think Lowe is more reliable than JJ you are crazy
Jason Heyward...great guy
Lowe has experience, he has been good in the playoffs
The PuertoRican Kid
by Kobe:The Legend on Sep 9, 2010 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Lowe sucks in general
and would blow it in the playofffs, if we can make the playoffs
Jason Heyward...great guy
I bet
Cox sticks with him in the playoffs.
The PuertoRican Kid
by Kobe:The Legend on Sep 9, 2010 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions
We aren't in the playoffs for starters
plus he will because bobby is ignorant sometimes
Jason Heyward...great guy
of course IF we get to the playoffs
The PuertoRican Kid
by Kobe:The Legend on Sep 9, 2010 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Jurrjens
he had the horrible Rockies start, against the Reds he was pretty bad, against the Mets he was meh, shaky, and against the Marlins was… a little bit good. Actually lately they both have been almost the same.
The PuertoRican Kid
by Kobe:The Legend on Sep 9, 2010 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
You can at least add this one to the list
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
The list of JJs bad starts
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
they are the last 10 games they have pitched
pretty well the same, but I would take experience over rookie in the playoffs, IF we make the playoffs of course
The PuertoRican Kid
by Kobe:The Legend on Sep 9, 2010 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
too bad JJ isn't a rookie
and has pitched better than Lowe
Holy crap what happened?
DON'T GO TO SLEEP EARLY OR JEFF FRANCOEUR WILL HAUNT YOUR DREAMS AND LOWER YOUR OBP. - Scott
JJ forgot how to pitch……or he’s injured. I can think of no other explanations.
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 9, 2010 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions
A shark jumped out of a helicopter, landed on the field near the mound, flopped over to him and bit his pitching arm.
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 9, 2010 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions
No...
….but the shark was wearing a meteorite pendant that gives it super powers. Does that count?
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 9, 2010 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions
wow ok seriously this is getting really sad
James T Paulson
Okay...
bullpen time!
'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike
This.
We do have about 10-12 guys in the bullpen right now. We should be using them.
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 9, 2010 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions
this is sad
I pray to Jason Heyward every night
by JasonHeywardisGod on Sep 9, 2010 7:56 PM EDT reply actions
Fucking A!!!!!
this game is over, I hate to say it but JJ is getting smoked and Wainwright is gonna shut us down now
Jason Heyward...great guy
Not for the Broncos.
Poets are like baseball pitchers. Both have their moments. The intervals are the tough things. ~Robert Frost
He’s an all stah
"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 9, 2010 7:58 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Why? why? why
do teams play like shit and then all of a sudden they are cured when they play us
That has been our last month in a nutshell
James T Paulson
Actually…….
Poets are like baseball pitchers. Both have their moments. The intervals are the tough things. ~Robert Frost
oops, it looks like I accidentally added an apostrophe and a t to can
"My name is Micheal J. Caboose, and I HATE BABIES!!"
by -1 on Sep 9, 2010 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions
I’d love to know, all I see is frustration – with no details.
"Curve: The loveliest distance between two points." ~ Mae West
How about… Bases loaded no outs.
Poets are like baseball pitchers. Both have their moments. The intervals are the tough things. ~Robert Frost
wild card
would be fine for me, but only if the phillies “phail” in the playoffs
"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 9, 2010 8:00 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
But what would that be called? Cuz a dp is called a vidro.
"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 9, 2010 8:01 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I scrolled through the comments really quick and saw the graphics for the Lee homer and got really happy. Then I turned on the MLB At-Bat app and saw the terrible score. Ugh.
DON'T GO TO SLEEP EARLY OR JEFF FRANCOEUR WILL HAUNT YOUR DREAMS AND LOWER YOUR OBP. - Scott
big strikeout
lets get out of this!!
I pray to Jason Heyward every night
by JasonHeywardisGod on Sep 9, 2010 8:00 PM EDT reply actions
I thought you left
*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!
It seems former Braves players
always come back to haunt us.
*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!
Someone made it up...
Don’t remember who but maybe they’re around to tell you.
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IIRC
There isn’t a really good reason… it’s something like he was at a game where Vidro hit into a DP and he decided to convince everybody to call it a Vidro and eventually it stuck.
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For Jose Vidro who always seemed to hit into DPs. Of course, looking at the numbers, you see that isn’t the case, but it stuck anyway.
DON'T GO TO SLEEP EARLY OR JEFF FRANCOEUR WILL HAUNT YOUR DREAMS AND LOWER YOUR OBP. - Scott
Dinner time. see y’all later! Hugs!
"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 9, 2010 8:02 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
thats 2 outs
get out of this inning now!!
James T Paulson
GET OUT OF IT
!!!!
I pray to Jason Heyward every night
by JasonHeywardisGod on Sep 9, 2010 8:03 PM EDT reply actions
DAMAGE CONTROL!!!
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 9, 2010 8:04 PM EDT reply actions
Time for 3+ more runs.
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 9, 2010 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions
JJ!!!!
he deserves props for getting out of it
James T Paulson
Brendan Ryan is sitting there like...
I COULD HAVE DONE IT COACH! I COULD HAVE DONE IT!!!
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7 straight retired...
real nice momenum we got going here
I’m sorry i hate being pessemistic but it’s hard when this happens
Jason Heyward...great guy
just cause everyone gets all over the pessimest
usually so I had to state that
Jason Heyward...great guy
1-2-3-4-5-6!
'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike
by Scott Coleman on Sep 9, 2010 8:12 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
When did trollstermike say that?
DON'T GO TO SLEEP EARLY OR JEFF FRANCOEUR WILL HAUNT YOUR DREAMS AND LOWER YOUR OBP. - Scott
On one of my previews a few weeks ago. Good stuff.
'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike
by Scott Coleman on Sep 9, 2010 8:15 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
well, Wainwright does own a sub 3 ERA and he is leading in the Cy Young race. It’s not like we are facing Oliver Perez or something. Just saying.
by romone_braves91 on Sep 9, 2010 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
GO COLTS!!!!!!
'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike
by Scott Coleman on Sep 9, 2010 8:13 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
ew no
GO JAGS
I pray to Jason Heyward every night
by JasonHeywardisGod on Sep 9, 2010 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions
what?
I pray to Jason Heyward every night
by JasonHeywardisGod on Sep 9, 2010 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions
he is wrong
I see no information about David Garrard being injured
James T Paulson
by Jtpdolphins2009 on Sep 9, 2010 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
they're not playing
stick with the ones who are playing tonight :)
The PuertoRican Kid
by Kobe:The Legend on Sep 9, 2010 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions
GO COLTS!!!
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Cmon mastermike!
make a “we should bench our entire offense” post
"My name is Micheal J. Caboose, and I HATE BABIES!!"
SMH
I pray to Jason Heyward every night
by JasonHeywardisGod on Sep 9, 2010 8:14 PM EDT reply actions
JURRJENS IS TIPPING HIS PITCHES
Watch when he throws a changeup, he’ll wiggle the glove. When he throws fastballs he doesn’t do it at all.
wow serously get JJ out of there
James T Paulson
Good grief JJ – Bobby needs to stop the bleeding
"Curve: The loveliest distance between two points." ~ Mae West
good play to get the 2nd out
6-3 though
James T Paulson
this game is over
…
I pray to Jason Heyward every night
by JasonHeywardisGod on Sep 9, 2010 8:19 PM EDT reply actions
lead is now 1 game
this team is horrible lately, serioulsly all the teams we play are playing like shit until they play us
lots of other things to do than watch this pathetic game
James T Paulson
yea um not what I meant
James T Paulson
by Jtpdolphins2009 on Sep 9, 2010 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Cannot believe my eyes.
Poets are like baseball pitchers. Both have their moments. The intervals are the tough things. ~Robert Frost
Considering were down to .5 gms in sept.
San Diego was early in the year and Colorado (extremely hitters park) we still led the division. This start hurts a bit more.
Football is on NBC
That’s what I’m doing.
'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike
by Scott Coleman on Sep 9, 2010 8:20 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Goddamnit, Jurgy.
Seriously?
It’s not enough that you give up a 3-run lead as soon as you get it.
It’s not enough that you then decide to load the bases and get out of it by the skin of your teeth.
It’s not enough that you go right back out there, get roughed up again, then decide to cut off a throw just to get another out.
But then you have to throw Pujols something to hit when you’re down by 3 runs?
Ridiculous.
Good thing he's out now.
Poets are like baseball pitchers. Both have their moments. The intervals are the tough things. ~Robert Frost
Christian Martinez time.....
This usually seems to work, so for now I’m going to have a bit of faith.
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I’m saving my soul to sell it in a situation like this during the World Series (assuming the team gets there, and that situation comes up…..better safe than sorry).
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 9, 2010 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions
I’d rather burn KK in this game and save Martinez in case we run out of relievers due to Bobby Cox Bullpen Management™.
by Ivan the Great on Sep 9, 2010 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Kawakami already pitched tonite and blew the 3-0 lead
nevermind that was Jurrgens goofing around
Me Against The World And I'm Winning
My hope for a Braves comeback....
1. Wainwright has to get out of the game before the 7th inning.
2. Keep the other team for scoring the rest of the way (duh)
3. Bring in Brooks Conrad to the plate during the 7-9 inning.
4. Pray to the Basebal Gods for help.
How about a Matt Holliday ejection?
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for Holliday not the ump
"My name is Micheal J. Caboose, and I HATE BABIES!!"
by -1 on Sep 9, 2010 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
WTF? I could hear him yelling on the radio broadcast.
DON'T GO TO SLEEP EARLY OR JEFF FRANCOEUR WILL HAUNT YOUR DREAMS AND LOWER YOUR OBP. - Scott
sorry i meant for Holliday
"My name is Micheal J. Caboose, and I HATE BABIES!!"
by -1 on Sep 9, 2010 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
holliday going on holiday
"And you gained a game on the Phillies."
Bobby Cox-"Damn right."
TIm Hudson
Is unimpressed
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There is always a first time for anything in baseball.
by romone_braves91 on Sep 9, 2010 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Well in hid defense...
That was not a strike
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How can he get thrown out for arguing a call when he was right ?
by BravesFan2010 on Sep 9, 2010 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
wow
just got on to see jair getting pounded? is he getting hit hard or just unlucky or bad d or what?
Just massive fail. Pitches up and in the heart of the plate, over and over and over.
by Ivan the Great on Sep 9, 2010 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Jurrjens had terrible location. He had a perfect first inning. The Braves got a 3-0 lead and Jurrjens just completely quit throwing the ball anywhere but the middle of the plate. Absolutely pathetic performance.
by AnEternalEnigma on Sep 9, 2010 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Pathetic performance in a very crucial game for the Braves. Games like tonight show what a pitcher is made of.
by BravesFan2010 on Sep 9, 2010 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes. This game was VERY important. We can’t just be dismissing bleeping terrible performances anymore with the season rapidly coming to a close.
DON'T GO TO SLEEP EARLY OR JEFF FRANCOEUR WILL HAUNT YOUR DREAMS AND LOWER YOUR OBP. - Scott
Every single game the next 3 weeks is extremely important. Our starting pitchers have to try a little harder. They can't just pitch like it's April.
by BravesFan2010 on Sep 9, 2010 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions
I understand that. No shit. We are in a playoff race,
but JJ has pitched solid since coming off the DL. What, were you extremely happy about Lowe’s one start yesterday?
Other than Hudson, I don't have confidence with our starters lately.
But even Hudson cannot be good every start. So this is worrisome.
i actually trust minor as much as any of our starters (aside from huddy)
he seems to be really comfortable on he mound and has good command…for a rook
by SouthernPanther on Sep 9, 2010 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
SSS?
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 9, 2010 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions
his FIP is like 2.5 though or something
…isn’t his BABIP over 400?
by SouthernPanther on Sep 9, 2010 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions
I said it above but
his FIP is 2.66 and his BABIP is .407. plus he’s 3-0 so, you know, he’s a WINNAR
"C'mon Chip!" Bobby Cox
by ByrneSupremacy on Sep 9, 2010 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions
wtf happend tonight
it looked so promising for awhile…we got to keep battling and hope for a comeback against the bullpen late
This is why I agree stats don't mean a thing.
Lately, JJ has been unbeatable at home and Wainwright hasn’t been good on the road. It’s the reverse in today’s game.
meh
im goin to watch a replay of the NBA Finals
"My name is Micheal J. Caboose, and I HATE BABIES!!"
SEC football on ESPN, and NFL on NBC
is fun to watch…..
*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!
Who’s playing on ESPN?
DON'T GO TO SLEEP EARLY OR JEFF FRANCOEUR WILL HAUNT YOUR DREAMS AND LOWER YOUR OBP. - Scott
Vikings Saints, first game of the season.
by Ivan the Great on Sep 9, 2010 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
They’re on NBC.
DON'T GO TO SLEEP EARLY OR JEFF FRANCOEUR WILL HAUNT YOUR DREAMS AND LOWER YOUR OBP. - Scott
Oh, wow. I misread horribly. For some reason ESPN and NFL got conflated in my mind.
Fail.
by Ivan the Great on Sep 9, 2010 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Your punishment is that you have to keep watching the Braves game.
DON'T GO TO SLEEP EARLY OR JEFF FRANCOEUR WILL HAUNT YOUR DREAMS AND LOWER YOUR OBP. - Scott
I wasn’t planning on going anywhere, if only because the girlfriend hates football.
by Ivan the Great on Sep 9, 2010 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Auburn and Miss ST
Miss making Aub loook bad!!!
*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 can’t watch anything :-(
I have internet and phone but the cable is having major issues in our area.
"Curve: The loveliest distance between two points." ~ Mae West
You’re the lucky one. This is the first game I’ve been able to watch on tv in two weeks…. :(
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 9, 2010 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Bad weather?
*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!
8-3, Cardinals!
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 9, 2010 8:33 PM EDT reply actions
who’s doing the commentary for mlb network, or am i getting the cardinals feed?
"And you gained a game on the Phillies."
Bobby Cox-"Damn right."
I’m not watching, but they always pipe in a feed from someone. They don’t do their own coverage.
DON'T GO TO SLEEP EARLY OR JEFF FRANCOEUR WILL HAUNT YOUR DREAMS AND LOWER YOUR OBP. - Scott
They do actually
And tonight is one of those instances
Really? Interesting.
DON'T GO TO SLEEP EARLY OR JEFF FRANCOEUR WILL HAUNT YOUR DREAMS AND LOWER YOUR OBP. - Scott
Yeah. It may just be on Thursday Night Baseball or whatever
I’m not really sure cause for a lot of games they just have the local feed. I think they just do one game a week of their own
just annoying announcers
"And you gained a game on the Phillies."
Bobby Cox-"Damn right."
by ConradsComrades on Sep 9, 2010 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
wow...this is depressing...
cardinals on the road = crap
braves at home = awesome
JJ at home = awsome
3-0 lead after first inning
What does that equate to 8-3 Cards lead
that's why stats don't mean a thing. braves supposed to be awesome at home.
yet, they are getting pounded.
So who thinks we are barely even in the discussion for the playoffs
come the last week or two of the season?
Sounds like the cards may be getting all their offense out of their system at once.
Maybe we’ll shut ’em down the next 3 games.
However 3 more games playing them makes me very very nervous.
"Curve: The loveliest distance between two points." ~ Mae West
Let me help.
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DON'T GO TO SLEEP EARLY OR JEFF FRANCOEUR WILL HAUNT YOUR DREAMS AND LOWER YOUR OBP. - Scott
They really should've called interference on that fan catching the HR ball.....
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 9, 2010 8:37 PM EDT reply actions
It’s past the yellow line. No interference. A dick move by the fan, though.
by AnEternalEnigma on Sep 9, 2010 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
The Braves had to win this game. The Phillies didn’t play. A win tonight would have put them back into a neck-and-neck tie in first place.
I’m sick of cheering on other teams to defeat the people we’re trying to finish ahead of.
RUNZ POINTS RUNZ POINTS RUNZ POINTS!!!!
"The Dos Equis guys want me to be the least interesting man in the world" - Drama
cmon nate!!!
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reasons to be positive:
1. DLee went deep (finally)
2. We have a homestand (thank god)
3. We aren’t being shut out
4. ITS OPENING NIGHT OF NFL FOOTBALL
5. We aren’t the cubs….it could always be worse
and nate got a hit!
"And you gained a game on the Phillies."
Bobby Cox-"Damn right."
by ConradsComrades on Sep 9, 2010 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
not one of those will get us to the playoffs yet though
except maybe #2
James T Paulson
by Jtpdolphins2009 on Sep 9, 2010 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
comeback
lets brew up one of those famous late game rallies…knock on wood
well
NATE FOR CF!
I pray to Jason Heyward every night
by JasonHeywardisGod on Sep 9, 2010 8:40 PM EDT reply actions
3-0 when i left to go eat. I come back 8-3.
Why can’t we put together a decent offensive outing with good pitching?
New TC Rule:
If you’re here when the game starts – you are required to STAY until it’s over.
;-)
"Curve: The loveliest distance between two points." ~ Mae West
but
what if you aren’t here when the game starts?
If you’re here and we have the lead – you can’t leave :-)
"Curve: The loveliest distance between two points." ~ Mae West
okay seriously...nate has been hitting hte ball so much better since coming back
i really can’t take anymore of ankiel…i’m ready to relegate him to last bat off the bench…in which case he will strike out undoubtedly
eh
that triple was an outlier…i take his streak of 9 Ks in a row (throwing out the intentional walk) more seriously
by SouthernPanther on Sep 9, 2010 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Braves picking a bad time to play like crap...
"The Dos Equis guys want me to be the least interesting man in the world" - Drama
God I hope Heyward is not hurt...
"The Dos Equis guys want me to be the least interesting man in the world" - Drama
i feel ya
im pissed at the Braves, but happy for Auburn, and pissed at the saints lol
by bravesfan1047 on Sep 9, 2010 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
oh fail on my part
he got thrown out…damn gameday
by SouthernPanther on Sep 9, 2010 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
We're tossing BPs. that should douse any hope of a come back.
Bobby should bring in KK to complete the crap game.
Just turned on the TV
Heard Ernie say “We’ll keep you informed about Heyward”
I see Melky in right. Can anyone explain? I checked the thread but didn’t see anything.
"If I have asthma, they won't let me scuba. And if I can’t scuba, then what’s this all been about?? What am I working toward??"
"You look like you should be married to one of the San Diego Padres."
He grounded out to end the 5th
then they moved Melky to right to start the 6th. They showed a replay of his 2nd at-bat and he was shaking his leg a little bit like he might have tweaked something, I don’t know. Couldn’t have been too serious since he hit again after that, but I guess they’re just being cautious.
Thanks.
"If I have asthma, they won't let me scuba. And if I can’t scuba, then what’s this all been about?? What am I working toward??"
"You look like you should be married to one of the San Diego Padres."
anybody know exactly what our W-L is since the allstar break?
It has to be ridiculous
28-23...
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Wow...
This team just does not look like a playoff team AT ALL. I hope Chipper or someone gives them a swift kick in the ass to get them going
"The Dos Equis guys want me to be the least interesting man in the world" - Drama
......???
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JErVP6xLZwg
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Good fight odarp
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Did everybody die or something?
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LET'S GO BRAAAAAAVES!!!!
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havent been in the GT in a while
Seems dead. Guess it’s the game.
"If I have asthma, they won't let me scuba. And if I can’t scuba, then what’s this all been about?? What am I working toward??"
"You look like you should be married to one of the San Diego Padres."
it seems when we score some early run our pitching staff sucks
and when our pitching staff is dealing then the offense sucks
bobby doesn´t
he showed the white flag putting in mclouth and failsworst and taking out heyward
3 runs on 5 hits in the 1st inning
appear to be a huge offensive game for us and with Jurrgens pitching there was little reason to think that it wouldnt be an easy win.
Me Against The World And I'm Winning
everyone is watching football
I pray to Jason Heyward every night
by JasonHeywardisGod on Sep 9, 2010 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions
go watch some football
The PuertoRican Kid
by Kobe:The Legend on Sep 9, 2010 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions
i know i am
I pray to Jason Heyward every night
by JasonHeywardisGod on Sep 9, 2010 9:26 PM EDT reply actions
Biggest game of his career to date...
And Jair epic fails on legendary levels. Wow. Fuck you JJ. Should have traded him after last year when his value was highest.
by DreamWithinADream on Sep 9, 2010 9:34 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I remember the game last September that Jurrjens pitched against the Marlins when we were only 2.5 back of the Rockies and the Rockies didn’t play that night. Jurrjens absolutely dominated the fish.
I thought we were going to see that Jurrjens tonight, considering the Phillies didn’t play tonight and a win would have put us back in first place.
by AnEternalEnigma on Sep 9, 2010 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
have to be honest
after his 27-pitch 1st inning, I didn’t envision Wainwright still in the game in the 8th, just passing 100 pitches and Braves losing 10-3
"C'mon Chip!" Bobby Cox
when Nate Mclouth is hitting, everybody is sucking
can Mclouth at least stays in the same sinthony of the rest of the team?
McLouth’s got a 3-game hitting streak working!
by AnEternalEnigma on Sep 9, 2010 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions
KK sighting
it has been well worth staying til the 9th to witness this historic event
"C'mon Chip!" Bobby Cox
It’s time for all those games where the offense didn’t score for KK to balance out.
"They should just give two ROYs in the NL and skip the AL this year." - KLaw
these georgia native are killing us
it seems Rasmus is the guy we can get out in this series
He’s angry at us for not drafting him.
"They should just give two ROYs in the NL and skip the AL this year." - KLaw
we did choose Joey Devine
the pick before the Cardinals picked Rasmus
"C'mon Chip!" Bobby Cox
by ByrneSupremacy on Sep 9, 2010 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions
So.... erm.....
Yeah…..
Erm….
GO BRAVES!
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
where is Brooks Conrad?
He=successful comeback
Atlanta Hawks=the team that drafted big $$$$$$$$$ instead of big men.
Heyward could do it!
Go USA, Braves, BU Terriers, Irish, Caps, Colts, Hoyas, NU Cats, Wizards, DC United, Washington Freedom
BU Hockey: National Champions 1971, 1972, 1978, 1995, 2009
RUNSRUNSRUNSRUNSRUNSRUNSRUNSRUNSRUNSRUNSRUNSRUNSRUNSRUNSRUNS!!!!!!
Go USA, Braves, BU Terriers, Irish, Caps, Colts, Hoyas, NU Cats, Wizards, DC United, Washington Freedom
BU Hockey: National Champions 1971, 1972, 1978, 1995, 2009
HITSHITSHITSHITSHITSHITSHITSHITSHITSHITSHITSHITSHITSHITSHITSHITSHITSHITSHITSHITS!!!!!
Go USA, Braves, BU Terriers, Irish, Caps, Colts, Hoyas, NU Cats, Wizards, DC United, Washington Freedom
BU Hockey: National Champions 1971, 1972, 1978, 1995, 2009
the bathroom
is down the hall and to the right
Atlanta Hawks=the team that drafted big $$$$$$$$$ instead of big men.
or not
as the case may be
"C'mon Chip!" Bobby Cox
by ByrneSupremacy on Sep 9, 2010 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Thank God It's Over.
As Skip Caray would have said, “Hopefully, they got it all out of their system for the rest of the series.”
Cookie Monster left early.
"They should just give two ROYs in the NL and skip the AL this year." - KLaw
JJ has pitched in the worst games of the year for Braves
against Padres, Rockies
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