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Braves Spring Training Game 34

That was quite a game for an exhibition game last night, wasn't it?  Nine relievers all completing their assigned innings.  And more or less picking up at Turner Field where we left off last season - a ninth-inning rally off of a somewhat reputable closer (Matt Capps), followed by a 10th inning walk-off homer from someone most aren't familiar with (Mauro Gomez).  In fact, many Braves fans are probably more familiar with who he hit it off of instead (Chuck James).  But it was still a pleasant win, because typically, I'm used to the Braves seemingly always losing these mini-exhibition series against an AL Central opponent every year.

But anyway, this is it, the final game of the pre-season, and tomorrow, it's the official beginning of the regular season.  I'm trying to temper my excitement, but I'll be honest, I have a good feeling about this season.

Your lineup for this 12:05 p.m. day exhibition at the Ted versus the Twins:

  1. Martin Prado, 3B
  2. Nate McLouth, CF
  3. Freddie Freeman, 1B
  4. Eric Hinske, DH
  5. Brooks Conrad, 2B
  6. J.C. Boscan, C
  7. Matt Young, LF
  8. Joe Mather, RF
  9. Brandon Hicks, SS

And Brandon Beachy will be starting the game.

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I was so excited during the game last night, I kept trying to go to a computer that I don’t have to post on TC…

Oh how I love thee, TC.

Chicks dig the long ball.

DOB: Did you ever hit balls as hard as Jason Heyward does?
Chipper: Is that possible?

by kimrob1 on Mar 30, 2011 10:32 AM EDT reply actions  

You must rectify that rapidly.

LIVE EDT

Tape-delayed for the West Coast

by TheLetter2 on Mar 30, 2011 12:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

I know. I’ve got to get a new laptop soon.

Chicks dig the long ball.

DOB: Did you ever hit balls as hard as Jason Heyward does?
Chipper: Is that possible?

by kimrob1 on Mar 30, 2011 12:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Just one more sleep!

It’s almost here! We made it! BRAVES DOMINATION TIME!

If we can land [Stephen Drew], I will give FW a bj.
~justincredubil02

by king of games on Mar 30, 2011 10:38 AM EDT reply actions  

"…the umps in San Francisco somehow missed Brooks Conrad’s tag at second base on a sliding Buster Posey, who could’ve been called out from a houseboat in Sausalito."
-- Tommy Craggs

by duwanis on Mar 30, 2011 10:52 AM EDT up reply actions  

I’m so excited for tomorrow and my first opening day (in 35 years of fandom) – even the 48 degrees and potential rain can’t dampen it. Go Braves!!!!

by 5280point on Mar 30, 2011 10:40 AM EDT reply actions  

Where are you sitting?

I’m making the drive up from Memphis to section 104!

by thenightstallion on Mar 30, 2011 12:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

I vaguely remember

A Spring walkoff HR win from a farmhand spurring a season of dramatic walk-off victories last year

"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 Mar 30, 2011 11:04 AM EDT via mobile reply actions  

I wonder...

…if most of the Braves regulars are already in DC? I would guess not, but I would think that their bags are packed and we won’t see them at all. Seems silly to have an exhibition game the day before the day-game opener when the two games aren’t in the same city.

by cavebird on Mar 30, 2011 11:04 AM EDT reply actions  

Whoever scheduled this week for the Braves needs to be set down and given an old fashioned talking to.

"It's like winning a war...you need arms and money." Fredi G

by bighop on Mar 30, 2011 11:06 AM EDT up reply actions  

Whoever scheduled this week for the Braves

is likely the same person responsible for last year’s crap schedule.

"…the umps in San Francisco somehow missed Brooks Conrad’s tag at second base on a sliding Buster Posey, who could’ve been called out from a houseboat in Sausalito."
-- Tommy Craggs

by duwanis on Mar 30, 2011 11:07 AM EDT up reply actions  

I'm guessing...

Quite a few teams that open on the road play a couple games on their home field right before the season starts. Most players have played there before, but some haven’t had much time at Turner Field. Might as well get them a little more acquainted with the stadium before the season starts.

There are other considerations as well, such as rookie cotton candy slingers, beer fillers, ticket takers, etc., that need to get a little game time in before the season begins. Obviously, the section generals will be in midseason form.

-C

It’s rough to sit through these games and not have someone that can’t hit a Ball?

by cthabeerman on Mar 30, 2011 12:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Maybe pitchers

I remember last year, the Braves sent Tim Hudson out to SF ahead of everyone else; granted, that involved time zone changes and likely some personal benefit to going back to the Bay Area for Huddy, but it’s not a stretch for the team to maybe want to get Lowe and Hanson maybe in DC early, to rest up before Opening Day.

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Mar 30, 2011 11:19 AM EDT up reply actions  

Really looking forward to seeing our starting pitchers again. Seems like a long time since we’ve seen Hudson or Hanson.

"It's like winning a war...you need arms and money." Fredi G

by bighop on Mar 30, 2011 11:08 AM EDT reply actions  

Really hoping

That this year, Hanson will get his first 9.0IP complete game. Hell, I want to see any of our pitchers throw a 9.0IP CG this year. I’m not liking this trend of “Braves only get 9.0IP CGs every other year” four-years going now.

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Mar 30, 2011 11:26 AM EDT up reply actions  

That was one of the few decisions last year that I really didn't like

Bobby pulled Hanson from a game that he easily could’ve completed after 8 innings. I still don’t know why.

"…the umps in San Francisco somehow missed Brooks Conrad’s tag at second base on a sliding Buster Posey, who could’ve been called out from a houseboat in Sausalito."
-- Tommy Craggs

by duwanis on Mar 30, 2011 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions  

Who knows

Most people seemed to preach the “doesn’t need the risk” card, but personally I prefer the “let’s give the bullpen the night off card.”

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Mar 30, 2011 11:30 AM EDT up reply actions  

I have to be in class taking a Spanish test tomorrow. Sorry if I kinda want it to get rained out :/

by Taylor Masters on Mar 30, 2011 11:19 AM EDT reply actions  

Why in the world is opening day on a Thursday anyway?

by Taylor Masters on Mar 30, 2011 11:21 AM EDT up reply actions  

Because they want the workforce to suffer

A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
~Earl Wilson

by BeantownVol on Mar 30, 2011 11:23 AM EDT up reply actions  

For shame! I have tickets to tomorrow and Saturday. I want to go Sunday but have a conference that starts Sunday night in (gasp) Philly. It kinda hurts my heart a bit. On the other hand, Friday is supposed to be sunny.

by 5280point on Mar 30, 2011 11:21 AM EDT up reply actions  

So they would play Friday if it got rained out?

by Taylor Masters on Mar 30, 2011 11:23 AM EDT up reply actions  

Yep

that’s why Friday is scheduled as an off-day.

"…the umps in San Francisco somehow missed Brooks Conrad’s tag at second base on a sliding Buster Posey, who could’ve been called out from a houseboat in Sausalito."
-- Tommy Craggs

by duwanis on Mar 30, 2011 11:25 AM EDT up reply actions  

Not sure. But it is an open day in the middle of the series, and an easy make-up.

by 5280point on Mar 30, 2011 11:25 AM EDT up reply actions  

Are we beyond asking for a link anymore? the MLB Nazis have spoken right?

A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
~Earl Wilson

by BeantownVol on Mar 30, 2011 11:19 AM EDT reply actions  

the MLB Nazis

have said you can watch it for free, if you go to Braves.com.

"…the umps in San Francisco somehow missed Brooks Conrad’s tag at second base on a sliding Buster Posey, who could’ve been called out from a houseboat in Sausalito."
-- Tommy Craggs

by duwanis on Mar 30, 2011 11:24 AM EDT up reply actions  

even in a blackout area?

A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
~Earl Wilson

by BeantownVol on Mar 30, 2011 11:25 AM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah

no blackout. I watched last night’s game on MLB.tv, and I live in ATL.

"…the umps in San Francisco somehow missed Brooks Conrad’s tag at second base on a sliding Buster Posey, who could’ve been called out from a houseboat in Sausalito."
-- Tommy Craggs

by duwanis on Mar 30, 2011 11:25 AM EDT up reply actions  

schweet

for a week but still great

A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
~Earl Wilson

by BeantownVol on Mar 30, 2011 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions  

I really wish I could download the new Flash so I could watch the games at work.

If we can land [Stephen Drew], I will give FW a bj.
~justincredubil02

by king of games on Mar 30, 2011 11:32 AM EDT up reply actions  

XM 184 today

…If you’d rather have alternate broadcasters.

Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"

by carpengui on Mar 30, 2011 11:39 AM EDT up reply actions  

This is the 3rd time I am watching the team preview. Is it that weird?

by Taylor Masters on Mar 30, 2011 11:27 AM EDT reply actions  

I've caught segments three times and wish I was in your situation

A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
~Earl Wilson

by BeantownVol on Mar 30, 2011 11:30 AM EDT up reply actions  

I'm in DC already...

Free cap giveaway (the enemy’s) tomorrow and free magnet schedule on Saturday. I’ll be at both when it will be free Braves from ST and on to victory.

by TomahawkGuy on Mar 30, 2011 11:28 AM EDT reply actions  

It must suck having to start today lol

by Taylor Masters on Mar 30, 2011 11:32 AM EDT reply actions  

What does everyone think about us hanging a wild card banner?

by Taylor Masters on Mar 30, 2011 11:33 AM EDT reply actions  

Not sure I understand what that is

"…the umps in San Francisco somehow missed Brooks Conrad’s tag at second base on a sliding Buster Posey, who could’ve been called out from a houseboat in Sausalito."
-- Tommy Craggs

by duwanis on Mar 30, 2011 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions  

Where all the pennants are in the OF. It is still covered up now and they plan on revealing it on opening day

by Taylor Masters on Mar 30, 2011 11:35 AM EDT up reply actions  

OH

I thought you meant something like “We’re going to go to the game and hang a wild card banner over the rail from our seats.”

That makes more sense.

"…the umps in San Francisco somehow missed Brooks Conrad’s tag at second base on a sliding Buster Posey, who could’ve been called out from a houseboat in Sausalito."
-- Tommy Craggs

by duwanis on Mar 30, 2011 11:37 AM EDT up reply actions  

like the actual banner hanging up? I haven’t seen it.

Chicks dig the long ball.

DOB: Did you ever hit balls as hard as Jason Heyward does?
Chipper: Is that possible?

by kimrob1 on Mar 30, 2011 11:34 AM EDT up reply actions  

Hate it

Nothing seems more pathetic in ballparks than celebrating “wild card winner.” It screams lowered expectations.

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Mar 30, 2011 11:35 AM EDT up reply actions  

My feeling as well. It is very Met like

by Taylor Masters on Mar 30, 2011 11:36 AM EDT up reply actions  

The Brewers do it too, and it’s kind of sad looking

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Mar 30, 2011 11:36 AM EDT up reply actions  

Really hoping

It doesn’t say “WC.” All I’ll ever see is the british “water closet”

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Mar 30, 2011 11:38 AM EDT up reply actions  

Following their current pattern

I imagine it’ll just have a different color to it, and will in fact say “2010.”

"…the umps in San Francisco somehow missed Brooks Conrad’s tag at second base on a sliding Buster Posey, who could’ve been called out from a houseboat in Sausalito."
-- Tommy Craggs

by duwanis on Mar 30, 2011 11:39 AM EDT up reply actions  

Probably

Blue banner, with yellow text

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Mar 30, 2011 11:40 AM EDT up reply actions  

Are they doing that?

I can understand memorializing a good season, but I’d rather the banners be for division, league and WS championships

"It's like winning a war...you need arms and money." Fredi G

by bighop on Mar 30, 2011 11:36 AM EDT up reply actions  

Unfortunately yes

http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110329&content_id=17189546&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl

You can see it covered up still, but it’s there.

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Mar 30, 2011 11:37 AM EDT up reply actions  

Just saw it on the pre game show

"It's like winning a war...you need arms and money." Fredi G

by bighop on Mar 30, 2011 11:40 AM EDT up reply actions  

We made it to the playoffs

I think that’s worth celebrating whether it was through the wild-card or through winning the division.

Saying that it’s “lowered expectations” isn’t really fair, I don’t think. Following that logic, we should take all the pennants down except for the 1995 one.

"…the umps in San Francisco somehow missed Brooks Conrad’s tag at second base on a sliding Buster Posey, who could’ve been called out from a houseboat in Sausalito."
-- Tommy Craggs

by duwanis on Mar 30, 2011 11:38 AM EDT up reply actions  

Winning the division is different than the wild card to me

by Taylor Masters on Mar 30, 2011 11:39 AM EDT up reply actions  

+1

"It's like winning a war...you need arms and money." Fredi G

by bighop on Mar 30, 2011 11:40 AM EDT up reply actions  

Agree

Winning divisions is always noteworthy, IMO. I’m happy the Braves got to the playoffs, but celebrating being second-best to all division winners does seem a little petty to an organization as celebrated as the Braves. The only thing that would negated the need for a Wild Card banner was a pennant, or a WS victory, neither of which happened, unfortunately.

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Mar 30, 2011 11:43 AM EDT up reply actions  

Of course it is

but it still gave us a shot to go all the way. And we still had the 3rd-best record in the NL. I see no reason to diminish it just because we happen to be in a division with the Phillies.

"…the umps in San Francisco somehow missed Brooks Conrad’s tag at second base on a sliding Buster Posey, who could’ve been called out from a houseboat in Sausalito."
-- Tommy Craggs

by duwanis on Mar 30, 2011 11:43 AM EDT up reply actions  

As long as we don’t start hanging banners like in Philips Arena, I guess I will be okay.

by Taylor Masters on Mar 30, 2011 11:44 AM EDT up reply actions  

On a related note, it always looks like they are out of room for banners. How did they fit another one up there lol

by Taylor Masters on Mar 30, 2011 11:40 AM EDT reply actions  

Sure hope that becomes a serious problem!

"It's like winning a war...you need arms and money." Fredi G

by bighop on Mar 30, 2011 11:42 AM EDT up reply actions  

One more day. So close!

by Cayla on Mar 30, 2011 11:57 AM EDT reply actions  

They want this one over quick..

“There’s a fine in place for any player that doesn’t swing at the first pitch”.
Hilarious.

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

by NCChopper on Mar 30, 2011 12:07 PM EDT reply actions  

“The first pitch just cost Span 50 bucks.”

"It replaced the Kentucky Derby as the most exciting two minutes in sports."
-Dave Baker

by mr.shiggles on Mar 30, 2011 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Did anyone else hear the organ play mario theme?

"It replaced the Kentucky Derby as the most exciting two minutes in sports."
-Dave Baker

by mr.shiggles on Mar 30, 2011 12:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Awesome. haha.

"It replaced the Kentucky Derby as the most exciting two minutes in sports."
-Dave Baker

by mr.shiggles on Mar 30, 2011 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

wow is this little league?

Chicks dig the long ball.

DOB: Did you ever hit balls as hard as Jason Heyward does?
Chipper: Is that possible?

by kimrob1 on Mar 30, 2011 12:08 PM EDT reply actions  

That throw………. o.o

"It replaced the Kentucky Derby as the most exciting two minutes in sports."
-Dave Baker

by mr.shiggles on Mar 30, 2011 12:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

A thing of beauty …not.

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

by NCChopper on Mar 30, 2011 12:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

they are going to make this game last a lot longer than it should if they keep that stuff up (bad throws, etc)

Chicks dig the long ball.

DOB: Did you ever hit balls as hard as Jason Heyward does?
Chipper: Is that possible?

by kimrob1 on Mar 30, 2011 12:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Beachy is going to be great

"It's like winning a war...you need arms and money." Fredi G

by bighop on Mar 30, 2011 12:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

love it.

Chicks dig the long ball.

DOB: Did you ever hit balls as hard as Jason Heyward does?
Chipper: Is that possible?

by kimrob1 on Mar 30, 2011 12:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not sure if I said this last year

But does anyone else get reminded of Ernie, looking at Beachy?

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Mar 30, 2011 12:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

And

Adam LaRoche is a dead ringer for Bert

by CMassey on Mar 30, 2011 12:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Beautiful pitch by Beachy to get Thome.

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

by NCChopper on Mar 30, 2011 12:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Interesting

MLB app has pitch speeds… to the tenth of an mph.

Nice job getting Thome!

Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"

by carpengui on Mar 30, 2011 12:14 PM EDT reply actions  

thats what i like to see!

making up for an error, getting out of a jam.. good stuff

by willlinn on Mar 30, 2011 12:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Don Sutton

“Every minute you stand out there, the louder the whirlpool is calling.”
“Actually, on a day like this, it is literally screaming at you.”

Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"

by carpengui on Mar 30, 2011 12:18 PM EDT reply actions  

Liked that little smirk on Martin’s face there for a sec…

Chicks dig the long ball.

DOB: Did you ever hit balls as hard as Jason Heyward does?
Chipper: Is that possible?

by kimrob1 on Mar 30, 2011 12:18 PM EDT reply actions  

There are some loud fans there

by Taylor Masters on Mar 30, 2011 12:18 PM EDT reply actions  

They’ve had a few mimosas.

"It replaced the Kentucky Derby as the most exciting two minutes in sports."
-Dave Baker

by mr.shiggles on Mar 30, 2011 12:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Don Sutton, part 2

Referring to the altitude in which the Washington radio booth is located.
“We’ll have a fly-under tomorrow”
“Be able to shake hands with the pilots”]
“In all likelihood, they’ll be closer to the field than we are”

Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"

by carpengui on Mar 30, 2011 12:19 PM EDT reply actions  

love Don Sutton.

Chicks dig the long ball.

DOB: Did you ever hit balls as hard as Jason Heyward does?
Chipper: Is that possible?

by kimrob1 on Mar 30, 2011 12:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

That’s the Nate kind of hitting I remember.
Straight up the shoot.

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

by NCChopper on Mar 30, 2011 12:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Freeman Double!

Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"

by carpengui on Mar 30, 2011 12:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Freeman with a solid shot to center.

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

by NCChopper on Mar 30, 2011 12:21 PM EDT reply actions  

What number hitter is Freeman??? hmm…

Chicks dig the long ball.

DOB: Did you ever hit balls as hard as Jason Heyward does?
Chipper: Is that possible?

by kimrob1 on Mar 30, 2011 12:21 PM EDT reply actions  

I was soooo happy for Gomez last night.

Just think of the memory that will be for him and his family.
And the fact it was all caught televised – even more special.

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

by NCChopper on Mar 30, 2011 12:23 PM EDT reply actions  

That slow-mo replay of the swing was a text book shot of balance and power. Frame that.

Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"

by carpengui on Mar 30, 2011 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

My roommate just said he didn’t like Jim Powell and Don Sutton, but liked Chip Carey. I have no words.

by Taylor Masters on Mar 30, 2011 12:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Time to move out.

Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"

by carpengui on Mar 30, 2011 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

haha. he at least likes baseball, unlike my two other weird roommates

by Taylor Masters on Mar 30, 2011 12:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

time to move out now.

Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"

by carpengui on Mar 30, 2011 12:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

this

Chicks dig the long ball.

DOB: Did you ever hit balls as hard as Jason Heyward does?
Chipper: Is that possible?

by kimrob1 on Mar 30, 2011 12:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Kinda weird hearing no crowd reaction…

Chicks dig the long ball.

DOB: Did you ever hit balls as hard as Jason Heyward does?
Chipper: Is that possible?

by kimrob1 on Mar 30, 2011 12:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Except for Gondeee screaming in the background!

"It's like winning a war...you need arms and money." Fredi G

by bighop on Mar 30, 2011 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

No Chip

that’s not ironic, it’s coincidental.

"…the umps in San Francisco somehow missed Brooks Conrad’s tag at second base on a sliding Buster Posey, who could’ve been called out from a houseboat in Sausalito."
-- Tommy Craggs

by duwanis on Mar 30, 2011 12:25 PM EDT reply actions  

JJ doesn’t like this weather.
He is not alone.

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

by NCChopper on Mar 30, 2011 12:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah, I should be wearing shorts right now

by Taylor Masters on Mar 30, 2011 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Man

I have a rule that I always bring a hoodie or a jacket until June. I remember it still being uncomfortably drafty during a May interleague series a few years back.

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Mar 30, 2011 12:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

We went to the Ted a few years back in early April for my Bday.
About froze to death in the night game.
Lesson learned.

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

by NCChopper on Mar 30, 2011 12:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think it was 2006

Opening Day at Turner Field was like 48 degrees. Thankfully I came prepared with long sleeves and blanket.

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Mar 30, 2011 12:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

I went to a game last September during the last week of the season,when it was cold and raining. I was wearing short sleeves so I had to buy a 50 dollar hoodie at the team store. Now I will always come prepared

by Taylor Masters on Mar 30, 2011 12:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

That would be weird sitting there with a headset on talking like you’re on the phone, while some guy points a camera at you…

Chicks dig the long ball.

DOB: Did you ever hit balls as hard as Jason Heyward does?
Chipper: Is that possible?

by kimrob1 on Mar 30, 2011 12:27 PM EDT reply actions  

It’s standard for any remote interview. The interviewer is heard but not seen. Typically, the guest would be looking into the camera to address both the interviewer and audience. That’s why I’m always asking the guys to look into the camera. They’re always staring somewhere else.

LIVE EDT

Tape-delayed for the West Coast

by TheLetter2 on Mar 30, 2011 12:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

But isn’t the camara about 400 ft away in LF?

"It's like winning a war...you need arms and money." Fredi G

by bighop on Mar 30, 2011 12:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

I was thinking the same thing. They probably can’t even see the camera.
That would be awkward to remember to look like you do.

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

by NCChopper on Mar 30, 2011 12:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wait. This isn’t the dugout camera we’re talking about? I’m not watching the game.

LIVE EDT

Tape-delayed for the West Coast

by TheLetter2 on Mar 30, 2011 12:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Okay, yeah.

See Heyward there on the left? The camera is right in front of him, not 400 feet away.

LIVE EDT

Tape-delayed for the West Coast

by TheLetter2 on Mar 30, 2011 12:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Maybe he just doesn’t want to get blind-sided by a ball into the dugout

"It's like winning a war...you need arms and money." Fredi G

by bighop on Mar 30, 2011 12:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’m intrigued by your theory. There has to be a way to prevent that, such protective netting around that particular section of the dugout.

LIVE EDT

Tape-delayed for the West Coast

by TheLetter2 on Mar 30, 2011 12:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

I noticed most of the interviews the past couple days from the dugout, the guys are watching the game.
It’s a good idea to always be aware of the field – especially after that horrible accident.

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

by NCChopper on Mar 30, 2011 12:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh yeah, I know. I just think it’s funny because, like you said, they never look at the camera.

Chicks dig the long ball.

DOB: Did you ever hit balls as hard as Jason Heyward does?
Chipper: Is that possible?

by kimrob1 on Mar 30, 2011 12:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

It’s a little bit like nails on a chalkboard for me. I want to yell “We’re OVER HERE!” at the TV.

LIVE EDT

Tape-delayed for the West Coast

by TheLetter2 on Mar 30, 2011 12:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’m glad Joe Simpson explained that term for Chip..he was probably lost.

Chicks dig the long ball.

DOB: Did you ever hit balls as hard as Jason Heyward does?
Chipper: Is that possible?

by kimrob1 on Mar 30, 2011 12:28 PM EDT reply actions  

OT: $15 eBay gift card... for $7

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Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"

by carpengui on Mar 30, 2011 12:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Shouldn’t Chip know the plan B for JJ being hurt?

by Taylor Masters on Mar 30, 2011 12:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Nate with no hat on looked like he was wearing a bale of hay

by CMassey on Mar 30, 2011 12:35 PM EDT reply actions  

I have a feeling..

all the good graces Conrad has earned from hititing a few bombzz last year are going to fly out the window after the first couple little league errors he commits when called upon to play defense. Up to 6 now.

by CharlotteChop on Mar 30, 2011 12:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Hopefully he won’t be called upon to do so

by Taylor Masters on Mar 30, 2011 12:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

I would expect “never” until he has to, which as we saw last year is more likely than we think. I think it’s unfortunate Lucas isn’t much better in the field (if at all). I will go out on a short limb and say that if the Braves experience injuries like last year, Conrad will get sent down before giving him an everyday fill in job.

by CharlotteChop on Mar 30, 2011 12:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Did he have the one so far today?

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

by NCChopper on Mar 30, 2011 12:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah

Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"

by carpengui on Mar 30, 2011 12:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yes, and it was ugly

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by bighop on Mar 30, 2011 12:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yikes. /tugs collar

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by TheLetter2 on Mar 30, 2011 12:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

And the Greg Norton award goes to....

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Mar 30, 2011 12:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

That’s a good point. We carried a guy in our roster who only pinch hit in the past. Conrad is definitely more useful than that.

by LEastCoastBears on Mar 30, 2011 12:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

My meaning was

Guy who was straight pure awesome for one year, and compeltely fell off a cliff the next. Although I don’t wish such on Conrad, I’d rather it happen to Conrad over Hinske, although like Norton, Hinske got PAID this off-season, whereas Conrad is still controlled.

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Mar 30, 2011 12:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

I kind of knew that’s what you meant (since Greg Norton is still mostly remembered by us for that one useless year rather than the one great year before that) but I’m trying to remain optimistic about how Conrad would fare this year.

His lack of steady fielding in the spring was alarming. His lack of hitting in the spring doesn’t bother me nearly as much. I think he would figure out how to hit.

by LEastCoastBears on Mar 30, 2011 12:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

how is Conrad more useful than Norton? If Conrad is ever in the field it’s either the 15th inning or the Braves are decimated by injuries.

by CharlotteChop on Mar 30, 2011 12:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

sorry, the reply was to LEast

by CharlotteChop on Mar 30, 2011 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dewayne Wise granted his release by the Marlins

opted out of his minor league assignment via contract clause. Would be a very good defensive outfielder (at any position).

Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"

by carpengui on Mar 30, 2011 12:37 PM EDT reply actions  

I want to say he opted out of CHW too

I get the impression he’s a little insistent on being on a ML roster, and will simply not accept being in the minors.

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Mar 30, 2011 12:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah – he seems like someone who oughta be able to get a 4th/5th OFer job, but this is definitely the wrong time of year to go begging for one.

Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"

by carpengui on Mar 30, 2011 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Honestly

Opting out of FLA is probably a huge mistake. When Coghlan can’t play, or LoMo embarasses himself, Wise probably would have been called back up right away, anyway.

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Mar 30, 2011 12:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

very good point

Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"

by carpengui on Mar 30, 2011 12:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sure – you could roll…. I dunno, somebody like Billy Crystal out there if you really wanted to. It just has to be a member of your organization.

Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"

by carpengui on Mar 30, 2011 12:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

And in case you didn't remember that piece of baseball history...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzLg_CSeA58

Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"

by carpengui on Mar 30, 2011 12:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

There’s old DipChip in the dugout…sorry that’s what my dad always calls him, and it kinda stuck with me

Chicks dig the long ball.

DOB: Did you ever hit balls as hard as Jason Heyward does?
Chipper: Is that possible?

by kimrob1 on Mar 30, 2011 12:42 PM EDT reply actions  

Opening Day preparations .... TCers

For those of us who can’t be at the game….
What will you be doing on Opening Day?

I’m going to have hot dogs & crackerjacks while watching on HD tv.

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

by NCChopper on Mar 30, 2011 12:43 PM EDT reply actions  

I’ll be right here on the game thread – at work. But I do have a special graphic for the day ready to go.

Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"

by carpengui on Mar 30, 2011 12:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’ll be listening at work.

Chicks dig the long ball.

DOB: Did you ever hit balls as hard as Jason Heyward does?
Chipper: Is that possible?

by kimrob1 on Mar 30, 2011 12:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

i'm heading to the game

and praying that the rain (forecast is 60-80% chance starting at 1 PM all the way until the evening) would either not come at all or only interrupt the game very briefly.

by LEastCoastBears on Mar 30, 2011 12:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

Unfortunately working

Probably listening on radio, or watching gamecast, or checking phone every 2 seconds

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by royhobbs on Mar 30, 2011 12:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

I shall be stuck at work, relying on you guys

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by DolphinNation on Mar 30, 2011 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’ll be watching on mlb.tv. Celebratory food is a good idea, I’ll have to think on that.

by Cayla on Mar 30, 2011 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’ll be taking a spanish test……

by Taylor Masters on Mar 30, 2011 12:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’ll be in the office, and will probably stop in for a little while.

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by TheLetter2 on Mar 30, 2011 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sounds like we’ll have a good representative sample of TCers popping in/out.

Will it be a OT long enough to split?

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

by NCChopper on Mar 30, 2011 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'll bet yes....we'll need a "RUNZ Thread"

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by DolphinNation on Mar 30, 2011 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’ll go out on a limb and say absolutely

"It's like winning a war...you need arms and money." Fredi G

by bighop on Mar 30, 2011 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'll be here

watching on TV, and taking a couple hours off of work. The joys of working at home :D

"…the umps in San Francisco somehow missed Brooks Conrad’s tag at second base on a sliding Buster Posey, who could’ve been called out from a houseboat in Sausalito."
-- Tommy Craggs

by duwanis on Mar 30, 2011 12:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ah I can't wait for that

especially when I’m going to a place that’ll have them on TV a hell of a lot more than in NY.

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by DolphinNation on Mar 30, 2011 12:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’ll be enjoying the game with a couple bratwursts and here on TC. Will try to get here on time again tomorrow. Much better than trying to catch up in the 8th inning by reading 500+ posts.

by CMassey on Mar 30, 2011 1:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Beachy looks pretty good

sure he has given up some singles, but his poise against a mostly big league lineup is comforting

by LEastCoastBears on Mar 30, 2011 12:43 PM EDT reply actions  

3Ks already.
JJ said he fits into the rotation well – throws strikes.

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by NCChopper on Mar 30, 2011 12:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

Tim Hudson is looking at the camera………where are you, TheLetter……

Chicks dig the long ball.

DOB: Did you ever hit balls as hard as Jason Heyward does?
Chipper: Is that possible?

by kimrob1 on Mar 30, 2011 12:46 PM EDT reply actions  

I missed all but the last thirty seconds of the interview. Huddy’s a TV pro. :^)

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by TheLetter2 on Mar 30, 2011 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hello Friends

Once again, I make my appearance between working, showing my house (which means cleaning, getting my dog outta there, and all that crap) and wondering if I happened to turn off my ceiling fan in my living room before I left.

I hate this sh*t and it’s only been a few days. A little TC should do the trick!

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by DolphinNation on Mar 30, 2011 12:46 PM EDT reply actions  

After you said "Hello Friends"

I imagined Jim Nantz reading this.

The game is the game.

by a hooter's baby on Mar 30, 2011 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

I prefer

Flapjack from the Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack

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by royhobbs on Mar 30, 2011 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

LOL - my (borrowed) tag line

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by DolphinNation on Mar 30, 2011 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

OT: Can we get a different soundrtack for the Masters?

PLEASE???

Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"

by carpengui on Mar 30, 2011 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm in for that...that would rule

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by DolphinNation on Mar 30, 2011 12:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Its "soothing".

To balance it out, they should hire Gus Johnson.

The game is the game.

by a hooter's baby on Mar 30, 2011 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

I can only imagine

“Mickelson for birdie…IT WENT IN!!!! HOLY COW!!!!!!!!”

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by DolphinNation on Mar 30, 2011 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dick Vitale

Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"

by carpengui on Mar 30, 2011 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Please God no

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by DolphinNation on Mar 30, 2011 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Haha

You beat me to it

The game is the game.

by a hooter's baby on Mar 30, 2011 12:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Really? Monthly test? Freakin’ government.

"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 Mar 30, 2011 12:47 PM EDT reply actions  

LAWL

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by TheLetter2 on Mar 30, 2011 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

JC saw eight pitches

For a game like this, the regulars are likely to fine him for the delay.

Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"

by carpengui on Mar 30, 2011 12:49 PM EDT reply actions  

ODARP DOUBLE

Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"

by carpengui on Mar 30, 2011 12:49 PM EDT reply actions  

nice job Marteeeen

"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 Mar 30, 2011 12:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Careful Martin!
Dang almost had a HR there.

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

by NCChopper on Mar 30, 2011 12:50 PM EDT reply actions  

PRADO DOUBLE!

I felt the same way as NCChopper, easy Marteeeeen.

That-a-boy, let the athlete catch it Chipper!

by djvog on Mar 30, 2011 12:50 PM EDT reply actions  

I just love Huddy.
He’s such a great interview.

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

by NCChopper on Mar 30, 2011 12:52 PM EDT reply actions  

I love his accent.

"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 Mar 30, 2011 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

"I don't want them to faint"

haha.

That-a-boy, let the athlete catch it Chipper!

by djvog on Mar 30, 2011 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yep

he’s one of my favs.

*Just Chill* when things start to look a bit difficult-don't panic as you take away your ability to think straight. Go Braves! Go Dawgs! Go Falcons!

by HEYJUDE on Mar 30, 2011 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

McLouth definitely seems more aggressive already in his approach.

Fouling off pitches and taking balls that are actually balls.

That-a-boy, let the athlete catch it Chipper!

by djvog on Mar 30, 2011 12:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Nate… draws a walk. And a $50 fine for the long AB.

Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"

by carpengui on Mar 30, 2011 12:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Freddie... ends the threat quickly.

Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"

by carpengui on Mar 30, 2011 12:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Totally liking this patience from McL

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Mar 30, 2011 12:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Freeman unhappy with that at bat.

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

by NCChopper on Mar 30, 2011 12:55 PM EDT reply actions  

And then he's out of the game. Punishment.

Oh, spring training.

That-a-boy, let the athlete catch it Chipper!

by djvog on Mar 30, 2011 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

How long is Beachy supposed to go? Anyone hear?

"I still feel like I have something to offer, and the cynical fan can really kiss my ass. I really don’t care. There’s a bunch of true fans and the people who actually want to take the time to get to know me know who I am. The guy who sits in his mom’s basement and types on his mom’s computer, I couldn’t really care less about." - Chipper Jones

by KJDH2154 on Mar 30, 2011 12:58 PM EDT reply actions  

He's going 9

because we used 9 relievers yesterday…LOL

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by DolphinNation on Mar 30, 2011 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Best guess – 6 or 7.

Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"

by carpengui on Mar 30, 2011 1:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Top of Fourth

Brooks to 1B (Freeman out)
Young to CF (Nate out)
Pastornicky to 2nd
Richardson to LF

Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"

by carpengui on Mar 30, 2011 12:59 PM EDT reply actions  

PBP much appreciated...gracias n stuff

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by DolphinNation on Mar 30, 2011 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

55 pitches, 38 strikes
This Beachy guy might be good enough to start ;-)

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by NCChopper on Mar 30, 2011 12:59 PM EDT reply actions  

So, yesterday I was looking at pictures of famous musicians, and I saw one of John Lennon next to a lady I didn’t recognize. Being curious, I clicked on it. It was Mick Jagger.

"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 Mar 30, 2011 12:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Dude looks like a lady.

The game is the game.

by a hooter's baby on Mar 30, 2011 1:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

That’s Aerosmith.

"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 Mar 30, 2011 1:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

I know

I was just referencing that he looks like a girl. Miscommunication.

The game is the game.

by a hooter's baby on Mar 30, 2011 1:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Artist fail

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by DolphinNation on Mar 30, 2011 1:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

hahaha… I just had a conversation about the interesting looks of Mick last night.

"It replaced the Kentucky Derby as the most exciting two minutes in sports."
-Dave Baker

by mr.shiggles on Mar 30, 2011 1:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Conrad playing 1st? Interesting

by Taylor Masters on Mar 30, 2011 12:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Facepalm

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by DolphinNation on Mar 30, 2011 1:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Just the mere thought

of Brooks seeing the field makes me break out in a cold sweat.

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by DolphinNation on Mar 30, 2011 1:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

haha, maybe he can find something he’s not terrible at

by Taylor Masters on Mar 30, 2011 1:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

3rd base coach?

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by DolphinNation on Mar 30, 2011 1:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

WINNING!

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by DolphinNation on Mar 30, 2011 1:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

He’s played there a few times this Spring.

If we can land [Stephen Drew], I will give FW a bj.
~justincredubil02

by king of games on Mar 30, 2011 1:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

5'11'' be darned.

That-a-boy, let the athlete catch it Chipper!

by djvog on Mar 30, 2011 1:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Strike 3 Called vs. Cuddyer. K number 4 for the Beach.

Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"

by carpengui on Mar 30, 2011 1:01 PM EDT reply actions  

We may wanna hang on to this Beachy kid

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by DolphinNation on Mar 30, 2011 1:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

He doesn’t seem to give a flying damn that he’s a rookie. He’s just a pitcher. I’m to the point that I think he might stick in the rotation for a while, maybe a long while.

"It's like winning a war...you need arms and money." Fredi G

by bighop on Mar 30, 2011 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

It all depends on the kids coming up

and where he fits in the grand scheme of things. I could see us trading JJ away after this season if Beach has a solid year. Guess we’ll see.

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by DolphinNation on Mar 30, 2011 1:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh yeah

It’s going to get crowded between the kids and Medlen coming back. I just think Beachy is showing he can pitch in MLB

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by bighop on Mar 30, 2011 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

No question

and good for him, considering he wasn’t even on radar at this point, last season.

With all the kids lurking, somebody’s gonna go after this year. Just my opinion.

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by DolphinNation on Mar 30, 2011 1:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

I agree with every word of that. I like where we’re at.

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by bighop on Mar 30, 2011 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Probably Jurrjens, IMO

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Mar 30, 2011 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

That's my guess as well

because we have more years of team control on everyone else.

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by DolphinNation on Mar 30, 2011 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

4th K for Beachy

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by NCChopper on Mar 30, 2011 1:01 PM EDT reply actions  

FIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINALLY

BASEBALL has come BACK to TV!

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by Sir Veza on Mar 30, 2011 1:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Wooohooo

"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 Mar 30, 2011 1:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

and instead

of reading for Criminal Procedure, Business Organizations, and Sales & Secured Transactions. Here I am!

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by Sir Veza on Mar 30, 2011 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dwayne Johnson, is that you?

The game is the game.

by a hooter's baby on Mar 30, 2011 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dwayne Johnson is his acting name

His real name is “The Rock” aka “People’s Champ”

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by Sir Veza on Mar 30, 2011 1:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Former DT at "The U"

Sorry…had to toss that in there.

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by DolphinNation on Mar 30, 2011 1:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

That's true

I think he’s also the manager of a popular Hotel Chain….I believe it’s called “The Smackdown” and I hear he’s a good chef to boot.

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by Sir Veza on Mar 30, 2011 1:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

He also likes pie

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by a hooter's baby on Mar 30, 2011 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

He’s also a baker. He really believes in people knowing their rolls. ;)

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by Sir Veza on Mar 30, 2011 1:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

lol

Chicks dig the long ball.

DOB: Did you ever hit balls as hard as Jason Heyward does?
Chipper: Is that possible?

by kimrob1 on Mar 30, 2011 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Punch and pie??

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by DolphinNation on Mar 30, 2011 1:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

BTW

Saw the Maple Street Press at Publix the other day. Very professional. Probably going to pick that up so we need a Meet-N-Greet (last year was a complete fail on my part to organize) so I can get it signed by the authors!

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by Sir Veza on Mar 30, 2011 1:04 PM EDT reply actions  

2 errors in 2 days for Prado….

by Taylor Masters on Mar 30, 2011 1:05 PM EDT reply actions  

At 2 positions

think that may have to do with it?

"…the umps in San Francisco somehow missed Brooks Conrad’s tag at second base on a sliding Buster Posey, who could’ve been called out from a houseboat in Sausalito."
-- Tommy Craggs

by duwanis on Mar 30, 2011 1:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

damn… booted by Prado.

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-Dave Baker

by mr.shiggles on Mar 30, 2011 1:05 PM EDT reply actions  

error by Martin

bases loaded

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by Sir Veza on Mar 30, 2011 1:05 PM EDT reply actions  

boo

we have got to do better than that

by LEastCoastBears on Mar 30, 2011 1:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ouch, more errors than games played this ST.

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by NCChopper on Mar 30, 2011 1:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Bases jacked w/2 down.

Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"

by carpengui on Mar 30, 2011 1:06 PM EDT reply actions  

K

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by Sir Veza on Mar 30, 2011 1:06 PM EDT reply actions  

hahahaha

what are the chances that the ball would do that?

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by MBL1 on Mar 30, 2011 1:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Defense is scary. Not sure about this

by Taylor Masters on Mar 30, 2011 1:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Beachy’s got that curve workin. 5 K’s?

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-Dave Baker

by mr.shiggles on Mar 30, 2011 1:07 PM EDT reply actions  

believe so

Who needs defense if they can’t hit the ball?

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by Sir Veza on Mar 30, 2011 1:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

One of the breaking pitches is going around 82… that last one was 72… different pitch?

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by SuperNewb on Mar 30, 2011 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Prolly just took something off it

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by DolphinNation on Mar 30, 2011 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Anybody have a link to his pitch set?

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by SuperNewb on Mar 30, 2011 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Beachy is unflappable

by CMassey on Mar 30, 2011 1:07 PM EDT reply actions  

So when we put out the article that was like...

“The team doesn’t really have a weakness… the defense isn’t above average but it should be alright.”

Big. Fat. Lie.

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by SuperNewb on Mar 30, 2011 1:07 PM EDT reply actions  

don’t bust a gasket. Conrad has 6 of them, Prado hasn’t seen much of 3rd base this spring. The ‘regulars’ haven’t done that badly.

Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"

by carpengui on Mar 30, 2011 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

It's Braves baseball

If I’m not busting a gasket I’m doing something wrong.

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by SuperNewb on Mar 30, 2011 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

after 4 innings: 5 strikeouts and worked out of 2 jams — scattering 5 hits and 2 errors.
Excellent damage control.

Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"

by carpengui on Mar 30, 2011 1:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Errors be damned - I got this (says Beachy)

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by NCChopper on Mar 30, 2011 1:08 PM EDT reply actions  

Ahhh...I missed the graphics, Chopper

Well played.

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by DolphinNation on Mar 30, 2011 1:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh man

How did I miss your graphics!

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by Sir Veza on Mar 30, 2011 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thanks y’all :-)
I’ll use less this year since so many are TCing via mobile…but the Ks for sure.

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by NCChopper on Mar 30, 2011 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Is it just me, or do Tosca and McDowell

look like brothers? I know, I know…they’re different races…but the last glimpse of the bench certainly gave me that impression.

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by djvog on Mar 30, 2011 1:08 PM EDT reply actions  

Yay, Aussie accents!

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by MBL1 on Mar 30, 2011 1:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Nothin’ better than a PEMO interview!

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by mr.shiggles on Mar 30, 2011 1:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

PE-MO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"I still feel like I have something to offer, and the cynical fan can really kiss my ass. I really don’t care. There’s a bunch of true fans and the people who actually want to take the time to get to know me know who I am. The guy who sits in his mom’s basement and types on his mom’s computer, I couldn’t really care less about." - Chipper Jones

by KJDH2154 on Mar 30, 2011 1:10 PM EDT reply actions  

In "extra special shape"?

This is why we don’t like Chip Caray

by CMassey on Mar 30, 2011 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Extra special shape? What are you talking about…

by Taylor Masters on Mar 30, 2011 1:10 PM EDT reply actions  

DOB says Wagner is finally coming off the roster today.

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by SuperNewb on Mar 30, 2011 1:11 PM EDT reply actions  

philly had better not sign him tomorrow

Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"

by carpengui on Mar 30, 2011 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sadface

I was holding out hope.

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by DolphinNation on Mar 30, 2011 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well apparently PeMo is going to try to get him to come back...

Clearly there is still hope.

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by SuperNewb on Mar 30, 2011 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

"So you're saying there's a chance?"

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by DolphinNation on Mar 30, 2011 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

According to TC's ad...

Trump’s daughter just browsed me. You think if I click the link, it’ll give her my phone number??

-C

It’s rough to sit through these games and not have someone that can’t hit a Ball?

by cthabeerman on Mar 30, 2011 1:11 PM EDT reply actions  

without a shadow of a doubr

by Taylor Masters on Mar 30, 2011 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

of course

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by MBL1 on Mar 30, 2011 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not only that

but I hear she’s giving away $10million but she first needs you to send a money order to cover the taxes. Address to send to is in Jamaica.

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by Sir Veza on Mar 30, 2011 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nah...Africa

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by DolphinNation on Mar 30, 2011 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sweeden

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by Sir Veza on Mar 30, 2011 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Narnia

"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 Mar 30, 2011 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

For that answer, you win a premium membership

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by DolphinNation on Mar 30, 2011 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

like I said for my first day of posting

“premium membership” sounds gassy.

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by Sir Veza on Mar 30, 2011 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

/chokes up
Thank you, thank you so much!

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by MBL1 on Mar 30, 2011 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Lemmie guess....

You’d like to thank the Academy for making this possible? ;oP

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by DolphinNation on Mar 30, 2011 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Of course.

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by MBL1 on Mar 30, 2011 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Beachy Pitch Set...

Fastball 91/92mph
Curve 81/82mph
Change 71 w/ movement

Sound about right?

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by SuperNewb on Mar 30, 2011 1:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Looks bout right to me. Nasty stuff.

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by mr.shiggles on Mar 30, 2011 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Is the audio on anybody else's MLB.tv messed up?

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by SuperNewb on Mar 30, 2011 1:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Yes.

"…the umps in San Francisco somehow missed Brooks Conrad’s tag at second base on a sliding Buster Posey, who could’ve been called out from a houseboat in Sausalito."
-- Tommy Craggs

by duwanis on Mar 30, 2011 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah

I was just about to ask — it was cracking and now it’s really quiet all of a sudden

by Cayla on Mar 30, 2011 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

And still cracking…

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by SuperNewb on Mar 30, 2011 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sounds like they just fixed it.

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by SuperNewb on Mar 30, 2011 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

OT Question

I can’t remember the password to my router. I have company coming over to work on some school stuff. Can I reset the password without having to re-configure for security purposes (like WPA-2 etc etc?) I’m a software, not hardware guy (no TWSS!)

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by Sir Veza on Mar 30, 2011 1:16 PM EDT reply actions  

The right answer

is entirely dependent on your router… but in 95% of the cases, you’ll have to do a factory reset in order to get the password changed if you forgot it.

"…the umps in San Francisco somehow missed Brooks Conrad’s tag at second base on a sliding Buster Posey, who could’ve been called out from a houseboat in Sausalito."
-- Tommy Craggs

by duwanis on Mar 30, 2011 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

This

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Mar 30, 2011 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

And afterwords

You will have to re-configure stuff.

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by SuperNewb on Mar 30, 2011 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Agreed

(sorry about that)

Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"

by carpengui on Mar 30, 2011 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

thanks ya'll

:(

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by Sir Veza on Mar 30, 2011 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

No need for sad face

The blessing in disguise is that if you’ve any wifi moochers, they’re all suddenly SOL, and you might get better performance out of this reset.

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Mar 30, 2011 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

didn't think of it like that....

I have it secured I just don’t remember how I did it.

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by Sir Veza on Mar 30, 2011 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don’t even remember HOW to reset it…..I don’t even know if I have stupid CD that came with it.

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by Sir Veza on Mar 30, 2011 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Google is your friend

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by SuperNewb on Mar 30, 2011 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Google isn't my friend, GUY

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by Sir Veza on Mar 30, 2011 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Probabbly

Pin-sized button you need to jam a pen tip into and hold for 5-10 seconds in the back

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by royhobbs on Mar 30, 2011 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Seriously, though: you’ll probably find a manual for the specific model via google.

Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"

by carpengui on Mar 30, 2011 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Don't use a CD

there’s probably a small button for you to push with a paperclip somewhere on the back.

"…the umps in San Francisco somehow missed Brooks Conrad’s tag at second base on a sliding Buster Posey, who could’ve been called out from a houseboat in Sausalito."
-- Tommy Craggs

by duwanis on Mar 30, 2011 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yep, a tiny hole you gotta find.

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by NCChopper on Mar 30, 2011 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

TWSS

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by SuperNewb on Mar 30, 2011 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

TWSS

Wait a minute.

"…the umps in San Francisco somehow missed Brooks Conrad’s tag at second base on a sliding Buster Posey, who could’ve been called out from a houseboat in Sausalito."
-- Tommy Craggs

by duwanis on Mar 30, 2011 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

It may reset it to “admin” and pw 0000

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by NCChopper on Mar 30, 2011 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

You were asking for it…

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by MBL1 on Mar 30, 2011 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, I hit “post” and then realized WHO would be reading.

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by NCChopper on Mar 30, 2011 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

You can also try to use the serial number of the router. Most cases the serial number is used as the default and admin pw. If it is not the serial number then some routers like Belkin has another number under the serila number that is used as the pw. This way you will not have to reconfigure it

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by ArmyITSpec on Mar 30, 2011 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Rodrigo Lopez replaces Beach

Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"

by carpengui on Mar 30, 2011 1:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Is there a website that lists pitcher's pitches?

I seem to be learning them off of MLB the Show more than anything else… not sure if they’re all that accurate.

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by SuperNewb on Mar 30, 2011 1:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Things that need to come back into style:

The Eephus.

"…the umps in San Francisco somehow missed Brooks Conrad’s tag at second base on a sliding Buster Posey, who could’ve been called out from a houseboat in Sausalito."
-- Tommy Craggs

by duwanis on Mar 30, 2011 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Unfortunately no gyroball on there.

That-a-boy, let the athlete catch it Chipper!

by djvog on Mar 30, 2011 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Lucas with nice catch for out numero uno

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by Sir Veza on Mar 30, 2011 1:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh snap, 87.

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by djvog on Mar 30, 2011 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Conrad handles bouncer cleanly

2 down

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by Sir Veza on Mar 30, 2011 1:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Conrad handles bouncer cleanly

no one’s sure how to handle the news.

"…the umps in San Francisco somehow missed Brooks Conrad’s tag at second base on a sliding Buster Posey, who could’ve been called out from a houseboat in Sausalito."
-- Tommy Craggs

by duwanis on Mar 30, 2011 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Default: anger

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Mar 30, 2011 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Undergound bunker with canned food and bottled water

by CMassey on Mar 30, 2011 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

five strikeouts no walks

five strikeouts no walks
in 4 innings..
i am probably more excited about beachy than most

by willlinn on Mar 30, 2011 1:20 PM EDT reply actions  

And that’s the way to scatter 5 hits and 2 errors.

Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"

by carpengui on Mar 30, 2011 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

This may sound stupid, but I think he may be our 2nd best pitcher this year behind only Hanson

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by bighop on Mar 30, 2011 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

It doesn't sound stupid

but it does sound a bit unfounded at this point in the year.

"…the umps in San Francisco somehow missed Brooks Conrad’s tag at second base on a sliding Buster Posey, who could’ve been called out from a houseboat in Sausalito."
-- Tommy Craggs

by duwanis on Mar 30, 2011 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

I can buy that

"It's like winning a war...you need arms and money." Fredi G

by bighop on Mar 30, 2011 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Remember

When Vernon Wells was on pace for 223 HR and 882 RBI?

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Mar 30, 2011 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Remember

When Heyward was on pace for 605 HR? That was great.

"…the umps in San Francisco somehow missed Brooks Conrad’s tag at second base on a sliding Buster Posey, who could’ve been called out from a houseboat in Sausalito."
-- Tommy Craggs

by duwanis on Mar 30, 2011 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

My favorite ESPN addition

The projected 162-game column, is.

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Mar 30, 2011 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah – I call Huddy the best/steadiest right now.

Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"

by carpengui on Mar 30, 2011 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think Huddy might find it tough to replicate his 2010 results. Hope I’m wrong, but he was mighty good last year. Maybe the TJS made him young again, I hope so

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by bighop on Mar 30, 2011 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

in the Show 11 his fastball is 94...

And yet I remember it being 91ish… anybody got a better memory than me?

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by SuperNewb on Mar 30, 2011 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

I remember seeing some advanced stats

like his FIP and opp. BABIP that suggested his ERA last year was flukey. We’ll see, though.

"…the umps in San Francisco somehow missed Brooks Conrad’s tag at second base on a sliding Buster Posey, who could’ve been called out from a houseboat in Sausalito."
-- Tommy Craggs

by duwanis on Mar 30, 2011 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

He’s an extreme GB pitcher, that will affect some numbers

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by bighop on Mar 30, 2011 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

IIRC

it doesn’t matter what kind of pitcher you are, if your opp. BABIP is significantly lower than average in any given year, it’s flukey.

I may have that wrong though.

"…the umps in San Francisco somehow missed Brooks Conrad’s tag at second base on a sliding Buster Posey, who could’ve been called out from a houseboat in Sausalito."
-- Tommy Craggs

by duwanis on Mar 30, 2011 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’m not a stat guy, but was repeating something I read. I could easily be wrong

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by bighop on Mar 30, 2011 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

the guy who invented BABIP thinks it doesnt matter at all

but IIRC there are a handful of GB pitchers, literally like 3-5, who have significantly outperformed the metrics related to it over long careers and hudson is one of them.

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by 15ks on Mar 30, 2011 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

end of inning

RoLo unscathed

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by Sir Veza on Mar 30, 2011 1:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Alright

Time to go reset this router.

Thanks for the help !

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by Sir Veza on Mar 30, 2011 1:22 PM EDT reply actions  

NOOOOOO DON'T LEAVE US

WE LOOOOVE YOOOOUUUU!!!z

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by SuperNewb on Mar 30, 2011 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Side bets, please...

1. Odds he gets it done right: 4:1
2. Odds he gets help from a friend: Even.
3. Odds he has to buy a new router: 2:1

Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"

by carpengui on Mar 30, 2011 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Your odds on #3

are way off. He’d have to be trying a bit too hard to make the router unusable :p

"…the umps in San Francisco somehow missed Brooks Conrad’s tag at second base on a sliding Buster Posey, who could’ve been called out from a houseboat in Sausalito."
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by duwanis on Mar 30, 2011 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Every time I power cycle a router I worry it will never connect again

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by SuperNewb on Mar 30, 2011 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Good news!

you usually don’t have to power cycle newer models to reset them. It’s a soft reset.

"…the umps in San Francisco somehow missed Brooks Conrad’s tag at second base on a sliding Buster Posey, who could’ve been called out from a houseboat in Sausalito."
-- Tommy Craggs

by duwanis on Mar 30, 2011 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well....

… it’s kinda worked that way for me – and I know what I’m doing!!

Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"

by carpengui on Mar 30, 2011 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

#4

Successfully resets, but no security settings are applied, leaving it completely unsecured, but still useable

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Mar 30, 2011 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Right… and it’s 3 weeks before he figures out why his bandwidth seems to be so limited.

Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"

by carpengui on Mar 30, 2011 1:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

4. He gives up and tells company to find another source of interwebz or suck it up and use ethernet cable.

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by Sir Veza on Mar 30, 2011 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Billy Wagner is coming off the 40-man roster...

It’ll become official this afternoon or later tonight.

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by Scott Coleman on Mar 30, 2011 1:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Just like it was supposed to become official

before ST started?

"…the umps in San Francisco somehow missed Brooks Conrad’s tag at second base on a sliding Buster Posey, who could’ve been called out from a houseboat in Sausalito."
-- Tommy Craggs

by duwanis on Mar 30, 2011 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Audio messed up again, god dammit

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by SuperNewb on Mar 30, 2011 1:24 PM EDT reply actions  

It is very annoying

by Cayla on Mar 30, 2011 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Big red interview

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by SuperNewb on Mar 30, 2011 1:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Can we get some RUNZ please?

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by mr.shiggles on Mar 30, 2011 1:28 PM EDT reply actions  

JC Boscan is the man

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by SuperNewb on Mar 30, 2011 1:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Raise you're hand if your scared to death Livan Hernandez is going to pitch a no hitter tomorrow.

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by SuperNewb on Mar 30, 2011 1:29 PM EDT reply actions  

No, but guys like him can give up 8 hits, 4 walks, and no runs.
Really annoying.

Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"

by carpengui on Mar 30, 2011 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

CRAP

English is hard.

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by SuperNewb on Mar 30, 2011 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Let's go shopping!

"…the umps in San Francisco somehow missed Brooks Conrad’s tag at second base on a sliding Buster Posey, who could’ve been called out from a houseboat in Sausalito."
-- Tommy Craggs

by duwanis on Mar 30, 2011 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Shutout, yes

no-hitter, no.

"…the umps in San Francisco somehow missed Brooks Conrad’s tag at second base on a sliding Buster Posey, who could’ve been called out from a houseboat in Sausalito."
-- Tommy Craggs

by duwanis on Mar 30, 2011 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hoping not

Hoping Chipper returns to his norms vs. Livan.

Chipper Jones has 94 PAs vs. Livan, more than anyone else in his career, and owns a 333/.404/.538 against him. Hopefully it goes back to feeling like that starting tomorrow.

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Mar 30, 2011 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

slowly raising

"It replaced the Kentucky Derby as the most exciting two minutes in sports."
-Dave Baker

by mr.shiggles on Mar 30, 2011 1:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Runs. Runs are your friend.

"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 Mar 30, 2011 1:30 PM EDT reply actions  

RUNSRUNSRUNSRUNSRUNSRUNSRUNSRUNSRUNSRUNSRUNSRUNSRUNSRUNSRUNSRUNSRUNSRUNSRUNSRUNSRUNSRUNSRUNSRUNSRUNSRUNSRUNSRUNS

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by SuperNewb on Mar 30, 2011 1:30 PM EDT reply actions  

NONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONO

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by SuperNewb on Mar 30, 2011 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

??????????????

"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 Mar 30, 2011 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

D Rossy interview

That-a-boy, let the athlete catch it Chipper!

by djvog on Mar 30, 2011 1:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Top Sixth.

Called K by RoLo for out #1.
Richardson dives for out #2!

Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"

by carpengui on Mar 30, 2011 1:35 PM EDT reply actions  

LC Popout… quickly ends the Twin half of the sixth.

Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"

by carpengui on Mar 30, 2011 1:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Guys... this ballclub is hilarious... we won life when we were born Braves fans.

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by SuperNewb on Mar 30, 2011 1:36 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

Anyone ever see the movie Disturbia

Michael Cuddyer looks like the psycho neighbor that kills young women and buries them in his basement

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Mar 30, 2011 1:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Nice.

Reminds me of Ross Gload’s picture on the scoreboard at the Ted in ’09. Dude looked like he wanted to eat your spleen. Kind of disquieting.

"…the umps in San Francisco somehow missed Brooks Conrad’s tag at second base on a sliding Buster Posey, who could’ve been called out from a houseboat in Sausalito."
-- Tommy Craggs

by duwanis on Mar 30, 2011 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh yeah

Ross Gload is scary looking, with those icy cold looking killer blue eyes. I secretly fear every time I use the term “WARG” (Wins Above Ross Gload) that he’ll eventually get wind and kill me like in an episode of Dexter.

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Mar 30, 2011 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Haha.

Have you ever been told you look like the best friend from Disturbia, even though you might look nothing like him?

That-a-boy, let the athlete catch it Chipper!

by djvog on Mar 30, 2011 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Except

I’m like six times his size, and can speak nowhere as good of Spanish as he does

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Mar 30, 2011 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah, screw that guy.

That-a-boy, let the athlete catch it Chipper!

by djvog on Mar 30, 2011 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Richardson fly out.
Pastornicky SINGLE. Keep an eye on this kid.

Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"

by carpengui on Mar 30, 2011 1:41 PM EDT reply actions  

+1

GSO

"I'd rather jerk off a tiger in a phone booth than draft Cam"
-Mel Kiper, Jr.

by MikeTrain on Mar 30, 2011 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Pastornicky, Simmons, Salcedo, and Lipka. 4 very good shortstop prospects in the system.

Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"

by carpengui on Mar 30, 2011 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

although several will goto diff positions

If Salcedo can reach his 5 tool potential he can become a top SS

GSO

"I'd rather jerk off a tiger in a phone booth than draft Cam"
-Mel Kiper, Jr.

by MikeTrain on Mar 30, 2011 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

I read something yesterday that said the Braves expect Lipka to stick at SS, I was a little surprised to read that. Can’t remember the source.

"It's like winning a war...you need arms and money." Fredi G

by bighop on Mar 30, 2011 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hmm, weird. FW has said he thinks Salcedo is the guy who will end up sticking at SS for them in the future.

by Bronn on Mar 30, 2011 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

OK Hinske

We require additional RUNZ

"…the umps in San Francisco somehow missed Brooks Conrad’s tag at second base on a sliding Buster Posey, who could’ve been called out from a houseboat in Sausalito."
-- Tommy Craggs

by duwanis on Mar 30, 2011 1:41 PM EDT reply actions  

What a great smile after that hit – in the big league ballpark.

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

by NCChopper on Mar 30, 2011 1:41 PM EDT reply actions  

How bout a little NLDS magic Hinkse.

"It replaced the Kentucky Derby as the most exciting two minutes in sports."
-Dave Baker

by mr.shiggles on Mar 30, 2011 1:42 PM EDT reply actions  

denied, apologetically.

Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"

by carpengui on Mar 30, 2011 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

........................... great

GSO

"I'd rather jerk off a tiger in a phone booth than draft Cam"
-Mel Kiper, Jr.

by MikeTrain on Mar 30, 2011 1:42 PM EDT reply actions  

I swear there’s no greater buzzkill than an ESCO.

"It replaced the Kentucky Derby as the most exciting two minutes in sports."
-Dave Baker

by mr.shiggles on Mar 30, 2011 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hinkse

I said RUNS, not ESCO. I can see how you’d be confused, though.

"…the umps in San Francisco somehow missed Brooks Conrad’s tag at second base on a sliding Buster Posey, who could’ve been called out from a houseboat in Sausalito."
-- Tommy Craggs

by duwanis on Mar 30, 2011 1:42 PM EDT reply actions  

Yikes

K, pop-out, GIDP. He only needs a flyout to complete the cycle of suck.

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Mar 30, 2011 1:44 PM EDT reply actions  

This #95 guy

can he be our 4th OF? :)

"…the umps in San Francisco somehow missed Brooks Conrad’s tag at second base on a sliding Buster Posey, who could’ve been called out from a houseboat in Sausalito."
-- Tommy Craggs

by duwanis on Mar 30, 2011 1:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Anton Richardson is busy out there. 1 down in the seventh.

Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"

by carpengui on Mar 30, 2011 1:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Brewers might be compared to the Braves in that they're a dark horse in their division

Really, Chip?

Somebody tell me I misheard that.

"…the umps in San Francisco somehow missed Brooks Conrad’s tag at second base on a sliding Buster Posey, who could’ve been called out from a houseboat in Sausalito."
-- Tommy Craggs

by duwanis on Mar 30, 2011 1:46 PM EDT reply actions  

I tune him out – wait to hear Joe’s voice – then pay attention.
It’s the only way I can get through the game.

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

by NCChopper on Mar 30, 2011 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

"In relief of Brandon Bitchy. Beachy."

Yep, it’s ST for you too.

"…the umps in San Francisco somehow missed Brooks Conrad’s tag at second base on a sliding Buster Posey, who could’ve been called out from a houseboat in Sausalito."
-- Tommy Craggs

by duwanis on Mar 30, 2011 1:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Bitchy?

"It's like winning a war...you need arms and money." Fredi G

by bighop on Mar 30, 2011 1:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Brandon bitchy….?

Good job, Chip.

"It replaced the Kentucky Derby as the most exciting two minutes in sports."
-Dave Baker

by mr.shiggles on Mar 30, 2011 1:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah, not exactly mid-season form.

Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"

by carpengui on Mar 30, 2011 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

No

I’m pretty sure it’s exactly mid-season form.

"…the umps in San Francisco somehow missed Brooks Conrad’s tag at second base on a sliding Buster Posey, who could’ve been called out from a houseboat in Sausalito."
-- Tommy Craggs

by duwanis on Mar 30, 2011 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sorry, you’re right – I’m spoiled listening to Sutton ragging on Bert Blyleven (who’s in the next booth over).

Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"

by carpengui on Mar 30, 2011 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

For Chip

That’s absolutely mid-season form.

Too bad he asn’t fisting.

by Bronn on Mar 30, 2011 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

He’s still got 2 and a half more innings…

"It replaced the Kentucky Derby as the most exciting two minutes in sports."
-Dave Baker

by mr.shiggles on Mar 30, 2011 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

lol

Another reason why I love the real people – a hit or an out, maybe 1-2 comments. Chip Carey saying “bitchy,” and there are like 17.

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Mar 30, 2011 1:49 PM EDT reply actions  

haah so true

GSO

"I'd rather jerk off a tiger in a phone booth than draft Cam"
-Mel Kiper, Jr.

by MikeTrain on Mar 30, 2011 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

the real people?

Where are all the fake ones?

"…the umps in San Francisco somehow missed Brooks Conrad’s tag at second base on a sliding Buster Posey, who could’ve been called out from a houseboat in Sausalito."
-- Tommy Craggs

by duwanis on Mar 30, 2011 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

AJC comments section

or BleacherReport

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Mar 30, 2011 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bottom Seventh

Brooks grounds out to first – Pitcher Slowy covering.

Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"

by carpengui on Mar 30, 2011 1:50 PM EDT reply actions  

haha

Chip says Brandon Bitchy. Ha

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by Kushagi on Mar 30, 2011 1:50 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

And then emphasizes “Beeeachy” as he comes back from commercial.

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

by NCChopper on Mar 30, 2011 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yuck

Strikeout, Flyout, Popout for Mather, and a GIDP would complete the cycle for him too. :(

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Mar 30, 2011 1:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Luis Castillo

has been released back into the wild…

"It replaced the Kentucky Derby as the most exciting two minutes in sports."
-Dave Baker

by mr.shiggles on Mar 30, 2011 1:55 PM EDT reply actions  

I'm telling you

we should sign him.

"…the umps in San Francisco somehow missed Brooks Conrad’s tag at second base on a sliding Buster Posey, who could’ve been called out from a houseboat in Sausalito."
-- Tommy Craggs

by duwanis on Mar 30, 2011 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

If only we can guarantee he brings over his 17 RBI’s from last year.

"It replaced the Kentucky Derby as the most exciting two minutes in sports."
-Dave Baker

by mr.shiggles on Mar 30, 2011 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Twins now have two differn "#93" players on the field.

Daniel Nelson on third.
Cole ____ playing CF.

Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"

by carpengui on Mar 30, 2011 1:55 PM EDT reply actions  

LolSpringTraining

"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 Mar 30, 2011 1:56 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

That means we win by forfeiture

and can go ahead and fly to DC, right?

"…the umps in San Francisco somehow missed Brooks Conrad’s tag at second base on a sliding Buster Posey, who could’ve been called out from a houseboat in Sausalito."
-- Tommy Craggs

by duwanis on Mar 30, 2011 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

this game

Is kind of boring, c’mon, SOMEBODY do something

"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 Mar 30, 2011 1:55 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

Bring in Gomez.

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

by NCChopper on Mar 30, 2011 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Saving him

for 2 out in the 9th.

"…the umps in San Francisco somehow missed Brooks Conrad’s tag at second base on a sliding Buster Posey, who could’ve been called out from a houseboat in Sausalito."
-- Tommy Craggs

by duwanis on Mar 30, 2011 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yesss

"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 Mar 30, 2011 1:56 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

Damn these navy jerseys

I just looked up from work and am like “Jason Repko? How come I’ve never heard of him? And why is he wearing #18? Did we make a trade or something?”

"…the umps in San Francisco somehow missed Brooks Conrad’s tag at second base on a sliding Buster Posey, who could’ve been called out from a houseboat in Sausalito."
-- Tommy Craggs

by duwanis on Mar 30, 2011 1:55 PM EDT reply actions  

lol it is a bit confusing

by Cayla on Mar 30, 2011 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

If..you focus on the pants – you won’t be confused.
Entertained, but not confused.

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

by NCChopper on Mar 30, 2011 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Speaking of focusing on the pants

let it go, Chip and Joe.

"…the umps in San Francisco somehow missed Brooks Conrad’s tag at second base on a sliding Buster Posey, who could’ve been called out from a houseboat in Sausalito."
-- Tommy Craggs

by duwanis on Mar 30, 2011 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Rod Lopez

2 consecutive K’s…. runner still on Second.

Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"

by carpengui on Mar 30, 2011 2:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Bragged about him jinx by Chip before the inning was over.
Thus, a run scores.

;-)

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

by NCChopper on Mar 30, 2011 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Kupel with the tie-breaker - double RBI

Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"

by carpengui on Mar 30, 2011 2:00 PM EDT reply actions  

spell fail.

Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"

by carpengui on Mar 30, 2011 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

booooo.

"It replaced the Kentucky Derby as the most exciting two minutes in sports."
-Dave Baker

by mr.shiggles on Mar 30, 2011 2:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Yikes

*Just Chill* when things start to look a bit difficult-don't panic as you take away your ability to think straight. Go Braves! Go Dawgs! Go Falcons!

by HEYJUDE on Mar 30, 2011 2:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Nooooo

I so hate the Twins.
“Lol we cheated lets make a bobblehead lol”

"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 Mar 30, 2011 2:01 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

Glad SOMEONE at least scored, jesus

by Taylor Masters on Mar 30, 2011 2:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Herp derp, can’t get final out, herp.

"It replaced the Kentucky Derby as the most exciting two minutes in sports."
-Dave Baker

by mr.shiggles on Mar 30, 2011 2:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Single plates another one. 2-zip.

Harrilchak missed cutoff man.

Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"

by carpengui on Mar 30, 2011 2:02 PM EDT reply actions  

9031 attandance. That many??

Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"

by carpengui on Mar 30, 2011 2:02 PM EDT reply actions  

I can spell, just can’t type.

Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"

by carpengui on Mar 30, 2011 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Mauer or McCann?

http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/mauerjo01.shtml
http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/mccanbr01.shtml

mauer has hit more than 13 homers once, and it was in his breakout 2009 with 28
Mccann has hit at least 18 for 5 strait years

believe it or not, mccann has the higher slugging average

the difference is obviously that mauer hits for a really high average and has a 400+ on base percentage

still, Mccann can be counted on for about a 375 obp

by willlinn on Mar 30, 2011 2:02 PM EDT reply actions  

I gave up trying to argue it

Mauer gets to DH, and in one less season, McCann has subsequently caught just as many games as Mauer has. Factoring in the hypothetical wear-and-tear of the catching position, and that Mauer is absolved of it from time to time while still getting to work his numbers, IMO, it’s an inconclusive debate.

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Mar 30, 2011 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don't see what's so inconclusive about it

only one of them plays in a real league.

"…the umps in San Francisco somehow missed Brooks Conrad’s tag at second base on a sliding Buster Posey, who could’ve been called out from a houseboat in Sausalito."
-- Tommy Craggs

by duwanis on Mar 30, 2011 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Mauer or McCann?

The answer is, simply, yes.

"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 Mar 30, 2011 2:06 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

Statistically...

McCann may end up having better counting stats than Mauer by the end of his career and comparable power numbers (both counting and rates), but that will be shaded by the fact that McCann is going to play in a neutral park and Mauer will (likely) play in an extreme pitcher’s park (especially in the HR dept.).

Then there’s the DH debate to toss on top of it, and we’re never going to get a conclusive comparison, unless one player’s amazing (or the other’s lackluster) future performance decides the “Who’s better” argument for us.

-C

It’s rough to sit through these games and not have someone that can’t hit a Ball?

by cthabeerman on Mar 30, 2011 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

MAUER WAS ON THE COVER OF MLB THE SHOW 10 AND THE SHOW 11

CONCENTRATE ON THE REAL FACTZ PLZ!!!

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by SuperNewb on Mar 30, 2011 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Plenty of good seats still available

"It's like winning a war...you need arms and money." Fredi G

by bighop on Mar 30, 2011 2:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Haha. Dinkleman.

"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 Mar 30, 2011 2:03 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

side struck out…. but 2 doubles and a single to give up 2.

Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"

by carpengui on Mar 30, 2011 2:04 PM EDT reply actions  

What will be our ST record?

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

by NCChopper on Mar 30, 2011 2:06 PM EDT reply actions  

18-12-3 or 17-13-3… is it 3?

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by SuperNewb on Mar 30, 2011 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

4

Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"

by carpengui on Mar 30, 2011 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

hot damn

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by SuperNewb on Mar 30, 2011 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bottom Eighth - Hicks Single

Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"

by carpengui on Mar 30, 2011 2:08 PM EDT reply actions  

good rip

GSO

"I'd rather jerk off a tiger in a phone booth than draft Cam"
-Mel Kiper, Jr.

by MikeTrain on Mar 30, 2011 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Need another base runner, then bring in Gomez.

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

by NCChopper on Mar 30, 2011 2:09 PM EDT reply actions  

We’ve got the runnahs.

"It replaced the Kentucky Derby as the most exciting two minutes in sports."
-Dave Baker

by mr.shiggles on Mar 30, 2011 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Got it - JC Walks.

Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"

by carpengui on Mar 30, 2011 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm pretty sure the Royals are going to finish with the best ST record... they're 20-10

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by SuperNewb on Mar 30, 2011 2:09 PM EDT reply actions  

They must have used their minor leaguers a lot

"It's like winning a war...you need arms and money." Fredi G

by bighop on Mar 30, 2011 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

+1

What’s the record with Moustakas, and then without

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Mar 30, 2011 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

wait....

WHAT!?! Well put me in the ocean and call me a walrus.

"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 Mar 30, 2011 2:11 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

Rally time baby.

"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 Mar 30, 2011 2:10 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

Radio guys just reported that the clubhouse boys – batboys, etc – got custom, tailored suits — courtesy David Ross.

Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"

by carpengui on Mar 30, 2011 2:11 PM EDT reply actions  

That’s so 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 Mar 30, 2011 2:12 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

Yes it is. So is he.

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

by NCChopper on Mar 30, 2011 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

And the clubhouse gals?

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

by NCChopper on Mar 30, 2011 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

custom, tailored suits as well

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by SuperNewb on Mar 30, 2011 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ah…. the outfits they wear on top of the dugouts are just fine.

Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"

by carpengui on Mar 30, 2011 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Gift cards to Hooters

"It's like winning a war...you need arms and money." Fredi G

by bighop on Mar 30, 2011 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm guessing

short skirts and tube tops.

"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 Mar 30, 2011 2:14 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

Rasheed Wallace

Bought his 2004 Pistons teammates replica championship belts

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Mar 30, 2011 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

That was a lot of dead air for a good 5 seconds

by Taylor Masters on Mar 30, 2011 2:15 PM EDT reply actions  

  1. flies out

"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 Mar 30, 2011 2:16 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

Strike that. Number 95 strikes out

"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 Mar 30, 2011 2:17 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

I’m calling walk-off homer in bottom of the 8th

Chicks dig the long ball.

DOB: Did you ever hit balls as hard as Jason Heyward does?
Chipper: Is that possible?

by kimrob1 on Mar 30, 2011 2:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Chip, is that you?

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

by NCChopper on Mar 30, 2011 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

FISTED! ….and he walks

Chicks dig the long ball.

DOB: Did you ever hit balls as hard as Jason Heyward does?
Chipper: Is that possible?

by kimrob1 on Mar 30, 2011 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

That’s quite a limb you’re going out on

"It's like winning a war...you need arms and money." Fredi G

by bighop on Mar 30, 2011 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

If anybody can do it

Mauro Gomez can.

"…the umps in San Francisco somehow missed Brooks Conrad’s tag at second base on a sliding Buster Posey, who could’ve been called out from a houseboat in Sausalito."
-- Tommy Craggs

by duwanis on Mar 30, 2011 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

with gomez up, don't blame ya

GSO

"I'd rather jerk off a tiger in a phone booth than draft Cam"
-Mel Kiper, Jr.

by MikeTrain on Mar 30, 2011 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Heyward isn't in.

"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 Mar 30, 2011 2:20 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

Nice.

Chicks dig the long ball.

DOB: Did you ever hit balls as hard as Jason Heyward does?
Chipper: Is that possible?

by kimrob1 on Mar 30, 2011 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

WALK to load ’em up

Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"

by carpengui on Mar 30, 2011 2:19 PM EDT reply actions  

GOMEZ up with bases jacked!

"It replaced the Kentucky Derby as the most exciting two minutes in sports."
-Dave Baker

by mr.shiggles on Mar 30, 2011 2:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Mauro Gomez launch time

Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"

by carpengui on Mar 30, 2011 2:19 PM EDT reply actions  

If he does it again

I say we give him Brooksy’s spot on the bench.

"…the umps in San Francisco somehow missed Brooks Conrad’s tag at second base on a sliding Buster Posey, who could’ve been called out from a houseboat in Sausalito."
-- Tommy Craggs

by duwanis on Mar 30, 2011 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Annnddd...,here is Gomez!

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

by NCChopper on Mar 30, 2011 2:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Goooooooooooooooomez

GSO

"I'd rather jerk off a tiger in a phone booth than draft Cam"
-Mel Kiper, Jr.

by MikeTrain on Mar 30, 2011 2:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Hinske can totally redeem himself here

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Mar 30, 2011 2:19 PM EDT reply actions  

I hear gondee doing the chop chant by himself.

Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"

by carpengui on Mar 30, 2011 2:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Finally we unleash the secret weapon

by Taylor Masters on Mar 30, 2011 2:20 PM EDT reply actions  

lol

Gomez PH

No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.

by royhobbs on Mar 30, 2011 2:20 PM EDT reply actions  

fail

GSO

"I'd rather jerk off a tiger in a phone booth than draft Cam"
-Mel Kiper, Jr.

by MikeTrain on Mar 30, 2011 2:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Not quite what we were looking for.

"It replaced the Kentucky Derby as the most exciting two minutes in sports."
-Dave Baker

by mr.shiggles on Mar 30, 2011 2:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh well…. to the ninth

Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"

by carpengui on Mar 30, 2011 2:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Number 9, number 9, number 9….

"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 Mar 30, 2011 2:21 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

Loved the patience – you know he was excited after last night.

At least he didn’t strike out.

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

by NCChopper on Mar 30, 2011 2:21 PM EDT reply actions  

a fair point.

Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"

by carpengui on Mar 30, 2011 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Darn is it supposed to rain tomorrow?

Go USA, Braves, BU Terriers, Irish, Caps, Colts, Hoyas, NU Cats, Wizards, DC United, Washington Freedom
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by SuperNewb on Mar 30, 2011 2:23 PM EDT reply actions  

80% chance, temps mid 40s

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

by NCChopper on Mar 30, 2011 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

That guy's alright at defense.

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 Mar 30, 2011 2:25 PM EDT reply actions  

He's not bad.

"…the umps in San Francisco somehow missed Brooks Conrad’s tag at second base on a sliding Buster Posey, who could’ve been called out from a houseboat in Sausalito."
-- Tommy Craggs

by duwanis on Mar 30, 2011 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Daniel Nelson steals one. (He’s one of the good guys)

Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"

by carpengui on Mar 30, 2011 2:25 PM EDT reply actions  

He did it again….

"It replaced the Kentucky Derby as the most exciting two minutes in sports."
-Dave Baker

by mr.shiggles on Mar 30, 2011 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

And a switch hitter.

He smiled after that 2nd one with the fan reaction.

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

by NCChopper on Mar 30, 2011 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Never hurts to make points with the bosses.

Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"

by carpengui on Mar 30, 2011 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Alright, Daniel Nelson... we'll remember you here at TC.

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 Mar 30, 2011 2:26 PM EDT reply actions  

His name was Daniel Nelson. His name was Daniel Nelson. His name was Daniel Nelson.

"…the umps in San Francisco somehow missed Brooks Conrad’s tag at second base on a sliding Buster Posey, who could’ve been called out from a houseboat in Sausalito."
-- Tommy Craggs

by duwanis on Mar 30, 2011 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

What was his name?

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 Mar 30, 2011 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Turd Ferguson

Chicks dig the long ball.

DOB: Did you ever hit balls as hard as Jason Heyward does?
Chipper: Is that possible?

by kimrob1 on Mar 30, 2011 2:32 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!

by HEYJUDE on Mar 30, 2011 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

KFBR392KFBR392KFBR392KFBR392

GSO

"I'd rather jerk off a tiger in a phone booth than draft Cam"
-Mel Kiper, Jr.

by MikeTrain on Mar 30, 2011 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dun…dun dun dun..dun dun dun…dun dun dun

"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 Mar 30, 2011 2:28 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

One down with a groundout.

Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"

by carpengui on Mar 30, 2011 2:29 PM EDT reply actions  

Thank God the season starts tomorrow.

Chicks dig the long ball.

DOB: Did you ever hit balls as hard as Jason Heyward does?
Chipper: Is that possible?

by kimrob1 on Mar 30, 2011 2:30 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

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!

by HEYJUDE on Mar 30, 2011 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Spring training = DONE.

Here we come Nl East Division title.

"It replaced the Kentucky Derby as the most exciting two minutes in sports."
-Dave Baker

by mr.shiggles on Mar 30, 2011 2:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Kind of apropos

that nameless number 93 gets the last out of the Spring.

See everybody tomorrow! Get excited.

"…the umps in San Francisco somehow missed Brooks Conrad’s tag at second base on a sliding Buster Posey, who could’ve been called out from a houseboat in Sausalito."
-- Tommy Craggs

by duwanis on Mar 30, 2011 2:31 PM EDT reply actions  

END SPRING TRAINING


Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"

by carpengui on Mar 30, 2011 2:31 PM EDT reply actions  

So weird not seeing Bobby jogging across that field…gonna take some getting used to.

Chicks dig the long ball.

DOB: Did you ever hit balls as hard as Jason Heyward does?
Chipper: Is that possible?

by kimrob1 on Mar 30, 2011 2:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Somebody remember to turn the offense back on before leaving for DC

"It's like winning a war...you need arms and money." Fredi G

by bighop on Mar 30, 2011 2:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Goal for tomorrow:

More RUN than errors.
Okey dokey?

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

by NCChopper on Mar 30, 2011 2:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh. My. Heyward.
Spring Training’s over, Opening Day’s tomorrow /zones out and drools

"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 Mar 30, 2011 2:31 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

Having visa issues – should be able to get through the USDA quarantine by tomorrow.

Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"

by carpengui on Mar 30, 2011 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

TOMORROW - 1:05pm EDT

vs.

Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"

by carpengui on Mar 30, 2011 2:33 PM EDT reply actions  

According to Ron Gant, Beachy starting again tomorrow

by CMassey on Mar 30, 2011 2:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Later, folks

Everyone rest up, tomorrow’s a big day!

by Cayla on Mar 30, 2011 2:35 PM EDT reply actions  

See everyone tomorrow!

.

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

by NCChopper on Mar 30, 2011 2:39 PM EDT reply actions  

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