Overflow Thread: Braves vs. Pirates
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PrintScore's 2-2 in the 8th after O'Flaherty gave up the homer to Pearce in the 7th.
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Reposted from other thread: Grade Minor's performance today.
I’m going B-.
Wasn’t as long as I would liked, and there were plenty of baserunners, but he showed good stuff, got some strikeouts, and only allowed 1 run in 5.2 innings.
My buddy and I just decided that the braves would be set if we could get Matt Kemp, Jose Reyes, and Albert Pujols.
by willlinn on May 17, 2011 2:13 PM EDT
B+ at least
he allowed less than 2 runs and pitched out of his jams
by Santaklose11 on May 25, 2011 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions
A-
5Ks only 1 run allowed.
He did his job today, we didn’t support him with run(s).
"In the happy moments, praise God. In the difficult moments, seek God. In the quiet moments, trust God. In every moment, thank God." - Robert A. Wood
I guess I'm grading him a bit harsher on giving up so many baserunners
Didn’t retire the Pirates in order in any inning that I can recall.
My buddy and I just decided that the braves would be set if we could get Matt Kemp, Jose Reyes, and Albert Pujols.
by willlinn on May 17, 2011 2:13 PM EDT
It’s the equivalent of getting a good grade on a test by guessing right on half the answers.
Q: If not us, who? If not now, when? A: The Batman. And "when you least expect it."
So
I’m not the only one that employs this strategy?
CAU: Pronounced 'Cow'. Cuteness Above Uggla, analytical measurement that gives a factor of a player's cuteness above Dan Uggla. For example,
Nobody has a positive CAU.
Martin Prado leads the league with a -0.0 CAU.
by frozendesert on May 25, 2011 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Multiple choice logic: There’s always one that’s clearly wrong, to throw you off. Generally there are two answers which are very similar, one of them is right, so you can guess on a test and expect to get at least a 50.
My buddy and I just decided that the braves would be set if we could get Matt Kemp, Jose Reyes, and Albert Pujols.
by willlinn on May 17, 2011 2:13 PM EDT
F
He’s got only himself to blame for the lack of run support. It’s not the team’s fault that he can’t hit home runs in every one of his at-bats.
CAU: Pronounced 'Cow'. Cuteness Above Uggla, analytical measurement that gives a factor of a player's cuteness above Dan Uggla. For example,
Nobody has a positive CAU.
Martin Prado leads the league with a -0.0 CAU.
by frozendesert on May 25, 2011 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Double Switch
Venters in, Hinske out. Mather in left????
Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"
Prado in left.
My buddy and I just decided that the braves would be set if we could get Matt Kemp, Jose Reyes, and Albert Pujols.
by willlinn on May 17, 2011 2:13 PM EDT
Thx.... pirate radio missed that bit.
Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"
Thanks for the Homerun!
now take a seat… fredi logic?
Remember who he replaced though
Old Hoss is ready.
by Taylor Masters on May 25, 2011 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Conrad has had an RBI in the last handful of games
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
Yeah
except for, you know, the contract.
CAU: Pronounced 'Cow'. Cuteness Above Uggla, analytical measurement that gives a factor of a player's cuteness above Dan Uggla. For example,
Nobody has a positive CAU.
Martin Prado leads the league with a -0.0 CAU.
by frozendesert on May 25, 2011 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m speechless
That Heyward guy is pretty good.
by another simpsons avatar on May 25, 2011 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions
nice
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by Ivan the Great on May 20, 2011 12:31 PM VET
GOSH how I love Freeman's long legs.
"In the happy moments, praise God. In the difficult moments, seek God. In the quiet moments, trust God. In every moment, thank God." - Robert A. Wood
Good turn by Dan
erases the error
"The Dos Equis guys want me to be the least interesting man in the world" - Drama
twss
the exponent in the equation is a matter of preference and "fit" it can vary depending on what the user believes to yield the curve that best predicts a team’s ability to win games.
by Ivan the Great on May 20, 2011 12:31 PM VET
Yeah...
It does. Think about it.
CAU: Pronounced 'Cow'. Cuteness Above Uggla, analytical measurement that gives a factor of a player's cuteness above Dan Uggla. For example,
Nobody has a positive CAU.
Martin Prado leads the league with a -0.0 CAU.
by frozendesert on May 25, 2011 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions
TW(HISMOTHER)S
Atlanta Spirit Group: Destroying Atlanta sports and the hopes and dreams of Hawks and Thrashers' fans since 2004.
by a hooter's baby on May 25, 2011 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions
It's fine
With that face, I doubt he’s going to need the groin anytime soon.
CAU: Pronounced 'Cow'. Cuteness Above Uggla, analytical measurement that gives a factor of a player's cuteness above Dan Uggla. For example,
Nobody has a positive CAU.
Martin Prado leads the league with a -0.0 CAU.
by frozendesert on May 25, 2011 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Ouch
"The Dos Equis guys want me to be the least interesting man in the world" - Drama
by BravesDawg16 on May 25, 2011 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Damn
Atlanta Spirit Group: Destroying Atlanta sports and the hopes and dreams of Hawks and Thrashers' fans since 2004.
by a hooter's baby on May 25, 2011 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Everyday Jonny
Filthy, as usual.
CAU: Pronounced 'Cow'. Cuteness Above Uggla, analytical measurement that gives a factor of a player's cuteness above Dan Uggla. For example,
Nobody has a positive CAU.
Martin Prado leads the league with a -0.0 CAU.
Lovely
"In the happy moments, praise God. In the difficult moments, seek God. In the quiet moments, trust God. In every moment, thank God." - Robert A. Wood
What's that
Background image in the K?
"You owe it to yourself to be successful. After that you'll owe it to the IRS."
Vents, of course.... inspired as usual
Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"
Vent for Venters
"The Dos Equis guys want me to be the least interesting man in the world" - Drama
by BravesDawg16 on May 25, 2011 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions
That's what I thought
"You owe it to yourself to be successful. After that you'll owe it to the IRS."
Umm....
Ok?
CAU: Pronounced 'Cow'. Cuteness Above Uggla, analytical measurement that gives a factor of a player's cuteness above Dan Uggla. For example,
Nobody has a positive CAU.
Martin Prado leads the league with a -0.0 CAU.
by frozendesert on May 25, 2011 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Needs a title
CAU: Pronounced 'Cow'. Cuteness Above Uggla, analytical measurement that gives a factor of a player's cuteness above Dan Uggla. For example,
Nobody has a positive CAU.
Martin Prado leads the league with a -0.0 CAU.
by frozendesert on May 25, 2011 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions
What happens on your browser? Firefox 4 shows it fine.
Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"
Weird
I’m on Firefox 3.6. My bad.
CAU: Pronounced 'Cow'. Cuteness Above Uggla, analytical measurement that gives a factor of a player's cuteness above Dan Uggla. For example,
Nobody has a positive CAU.
Martin Prado leads the league with a -0.0 CAU.
by frozendesert on May 25, 2011 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions
I know I'm out of the loop, but...
…can someone clue me in on this “every image needs a title” bit?
"People need help, and you know how to help them."
So people who don't want to look at it can click the title
And it minimizes that particular comment
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
Images slow down the gamethread. To speed it up, you can click the title to hide the image.
CAU: Pronounced 'Cow'. Cuteness Above Uggla, analytical measurement that gives a factor of a player's cuteness above Dan Uggla. For example,
Nobody has a positive CAU.
Martin Prado leads the league with a -0.0 CAU.
by frozendesert on May 25, 2011 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions
I get it… actually, I try and keep my jpg’s to 5K or less.
Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"
I’ve noticed that. It’s appreciated.
I try too as well, to keep ’em pretty small in file size since I post several.
"In the happy moments, praise God. In the difficult moments, seek God. In the quiet moments, trust God. In every moment, thank God." - Robert A. Wood
I'm watching on gamecast
But someone let me know if Chip makes a reference to a meaningless ST game where Hanrahan struck out eight Braves
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
Not yet
Though earlier, he did say “McDonald drops a deuce on Chipper,” which was awkward.
My buddy and I just decided that the braves would be set if we could get Matt Kemp, Jose Reyes, and Albert Pujols.
by willlinn on May 17, 2011 2:13 PM EDT
A 2-0 count for Uggs?
Thats strange
"The Dos Equis guys want me to be the least interesting man in the world" - Drama
3-0?
Stranger.
CAU: Pronounced 'Cow'. Cuteness Above Uggla, analytical measurement that gives a factor of a player's cuteness above Dan Uggla. For example,
Nobody has a positive CAU.
Martin Prado leads the league with a -0.0 CAU.
by frozendesert on May 25, 2011 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Seeing Uggla’s .180-.190 average THIS late makes me wanna puke.
by jrodisjust2cool on May 25, 2011 3:07 PM EDT reply actions
Honestly, I’m starting to think our team would be better off with less payroll. Pretty much everyone we bring in with a big contract completely fails to live up to it.
Q: If not us, who? If not now, when? A: The Batman. And "when you least expect it."
Yay Uggla sucking on a 3-1 pitch
Better than striking out I guess
"The Dos Equis guys want me to be the least interesting man in the world" - Drama
Boy, when you’ve been scuffling like he has, Uggla oughta play for the walk.
Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"
TWSS
"The Dos Equis guys want me to be the least interesting man in the world" - Drama
by BravesDawg16 on May 25, 2011 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Warning track but he hit the crap out of it
"The Dos Equis guys want me to be the least interesting man in the world" - Drama
by BravesDawg16 on May 25, 2011 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Deeep center is where our balls go to die.
"In the happy moments, praise God. In the difficult moments, seek God. In the quiet moments, trust God. In every moment, thank God." - Robert A. Wood
Unless,
you’re FF, his will die at first base when his groin splits:)
Moderator on Talking Chop=Best Birth Control Ever~HeyJude
Ahh, I forgot they are likely bruisid after every game.
"In the happy moments, praise God. In the difficult moments, seek God. In the quiet moments, trust God. In every moment, thank God." - Robert A. Wood
that is the beauty of it… you never know who might be… don’t you just love suspense…?
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by Ivan the Great on May 20, 2011 12:31 PM VET
Can we stop hitting it to the Rickie Weeks look-a-like?
My buddy and I just decided that the braves would be set if we could get Matt Kemp, Jose Reyes, and Albert Pujols.
by willlinn on May 17, 2011 2:13 PM EDT
I always thought he looked more like
The guy who lost to Goro in the first Mortal Kombat movie
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
no...Rickie Weeks is an Andrew McCutchen look alike
McCutchen is better
by Santaklose11 on May 25, 2011 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions
I believe
it has to be Linebrink time.
CAU: Pronounced 'Cow'. Cuteness Above Uggla, analytical measurement that gives a factor of a player's cuteness above Dan Uggla. For example,
Nobody has a positive CAU.
Martin Prado leads the league with a -0.0 CAU.
by frozendesert on May 25, 2011 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Now...since it's a tie game on the road
We’re not going to use Kimbrel unless we get the lead.
My buddy and I just decided that the braves would be set if we could get Matt Kemp, Jose Reyes, and Albert Pujols.
by willlinn on May 17, 2011 2:13 PM EDT
Nope, just make Jonny’s arm fall off
"The Dos Equis guys want me to be the least interesting man in the world" - Drama
by BravesDawg16 on May 25, 2011 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions
How long
has it been since Uggs had a hit?
CAU: Pronounced 'Cow'. Cuteness Above Uggla, analytical measurement that gives a factor of a player's cuteness above Dan Uggla. For example,
Nobody has a positive CAU.
Martin Prado leads the league with a -0.0 CAU.
he had a lucky bloop hit several games ago
by Santaklose11 on May 25, 2011 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Almost a week...
CAU: Pronounced 'Cow'. Cuteness Above Uggla, analytical measurement that gives a factor of a player's cuteness above Dan Uggla. For example,
Nobody has a positive CAU.
Martin Prado leads the league with a -0.0 CAU.
by frozendesert on May 25, 2011 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions
ESPN ScoreCenter:
ESPN MLB – Blue Jays P Jo-Jo Reyes matches ML record with 28th straight winless start – 3IP, 5 R vs. Yanks
I don't know shit about baseball.
Ah....
Jo-Jo. You still suck.
CAU: Pronounced 'Cow'. Cuteness Above Uggla, analytical measurement that gives a factor of a player's cuteness above Dan Uggla. For example,
Nobody has a positive CAU.
Martin Prado leads the league with a -0.0 CAU.
by frozendesert on May 25, 2011 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions
like Blaine Boyer: a little stuff, a lot of fail
by Santaklose11 on May 25, 2011 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Hmmm.
I kinda like Boyer. He signed and tossed a ball to my 8-year old cousin a few years back. Additionally, I asked him if Bobby had torn his arm off yet. He took about 45 seconds to examine it, and concluded that it indeed was still on.
CAU: Pronounced 'Cow'. Cuteness Above Uggla, analytical measurement that gives a factor of a player's cuteness above Dan Uggla. For example,
Nobody has a positive CAU.
Martin Prado leads the league with a -0.0 CAU.
by frozendesert on May 25, 2011 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions
i think
his only chance for a win might be if he faces us…..
the exponent in the equation is a matter of preference and "fit" it can vary depending on what the user believes to yield the curve that best predicts a team’s ability to win games.
by Ivan the Great on May 20, 2011 12:31 PM VET
Jays come to turner Field this year
It could happen.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
The sad part is
Prior to today, he hadn’t pitched THAT badly. a 4.01 ERA in the AL East. It’s definitely not terrible.
My buddy and I just decided that the braves would be set if we could get Matt Kemp, Jose Reyes, and Albert Pujols.
by willlinn on May 17, 2011 2:13 PM EDT
2010 McLouth > Uggla
I don't ask for much but all I ask is that you to throw strikes.
by georgiadawgsfan on May 25, 2011 3:14 PM EDT reply actions
UGHHHHH
"In the happy moments, praise God. In the difficult moments, seek God. In the quiet moments, trust God. In every moment, thank God." - Robert A. Wood
I don’t know why, but I always chuckle when I see this image.
CAU: Pronounced 'Cow'. Cuteness Above Uggla, analytical measurement that gives a factor of a player's cuteness above Dan Uggla. For example,
Nobody has a positive CAU.
Martin Prado leads the league with a -0.0 CAU.
by frozendesert on May 25, 2011 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Shizzz
CAU: Pronounced 'Cow'. Cuteness Above Uggla, analytical measurement that gives a factor of a player's cuteness above Dan Uggla. For example,
Nobody has a positive CAU.
Martin Prado leads the league with a -0.0 CAU.
Well thats just super
"The Dos Equis guys want me to be the least interesting man in the world" - Drama
That's gotta be on Uggla. Fail, fail fail.
My buddy and I just decided that the braves would be set if we could get Matt Kemp, Jose Reyes, and Albert Pujols.
by willlinn on May 17, 2011 2:13 PM EDT
Actually thats on all three of them. The pitcher is suppose to point to who he is throwing to on a double play. No one communicated that before the play
"The Dos Equis guys want me to be the least interesting man in the world" - Drama
by BravesDawg16 on May 25, 2011 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions
yes...
beautiful
the exponent in the equation is a matter of preference and "fit" it can vary depending on what the user believes to yield the curve that best predicts a team’s ability to win games.
by Ivan the Great on May 20, 2011 12:31 PM VET
braves baseball
the exponent in the equation is a matter of preference and "fit" it can vary depending on what the user believes to yield the curve that best predicts a team’s ability to win games.
by Ivan the Great on May 20, 2011 12:31 PM VET
Tapper to the mound, Venters threw to Uggla at 2nd but Gonzalez tried to make the catch and knocked it away from Dan
Kawakami - 1, Halladay - 0
Which was the right play…Gonzalez had a shot at the DP, Dan didn’t.
-C
It’s rough to sit through these games and not have someone that can’t hit a Ball?
It was hit to the right side, the 2B covers the bag. Gonzo cost us an out and possibly a double play.
Q: If not us, who? If not now, when? A: The Batman. And "when you least expect it."
No, they decide beforehand who’s covering when it’s hit back to the pitcher.
Uggla can’t turn a DP with his back to first base on that play, and Gonzalez was in perfect position for the DP.
-C
It’s rough to sit through these games and not have someone that can’t hit a Ball?
Except that Gonzo broke in on the ball when it was hit, since he might have had to field it. It wasn’t a ball hit straight back to the pitcher. If the SS is the one fielding the ball then the 2B has to be the one to cover the bag.
Q: If not us, who? If not now, when? A: The Batman. And "when you least expect it."
Gonzo never went for the ball, as it wasn’t far enough to the right for him to need to. He was in perfect position for the DP.
-C
It’s rough to sit through these games and not have someone that can’t hit a Ball?
He broke in to field the ball when it was hit, then broke for the bag once he was that it wasn’t going to get by Venters.
Q: If not us, who? If not now, when? A: The Batman. And "when you least expect it."
Was the ball hit to the pitcher?? Yes.
Was he in position to make the DP?? Yes.
I’m not going to sit here and argue worthless points. He was in perfect position to make the correct play.
-C
It’s rough to sit through these games and not have someone that can’t hit a Ball?
Translation: I’m wrong, so I’ll act like I just don’t want to argue.
Q: If not us, who? If not now, when? A: The Batman. And "when you least expect it."
My translation: I’m right, but it’s not worth arguing. Ball hit to the pitcher, Gonzo covers. It’s not that difficult.
-C
It’s rough to sit through these games and not have someone that can’t hit a Ball?
Gonzo and Uggla both covered 2nd.
Instead of a Vidro, everybody’s safe
Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"
Error on Gonzalez
CAU: Pronounced 'Cow'. Cuteness Above Uggla, analytical measurement that gives a factor of a player's cuteness above Dan Uggla. For example,
Nobody has a positive CAU.
Martin Prado leads the league with a -0.0 CAU.
CASH's relatives are embarrassed.
"In the happy moments, praise God. In the difficult moments, seek God. In the quiet moments, trust God. In every moment, thank God." - Robert A. Wood
by NCChopper on May 25, 2011 3:18 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
lol
My buddy and I just decided that the braves would be set if we could get Matt Kemp, Jose Reyes, and Albert Pujols.
by willlinn on May 17, 2011 2:13 PM EDT
Nice work at second base, guys.
My buddy and I just decided that the braves would be set if we could get Matt Kemp, Jose Reyes, and Albert Pujols.
by willlinn on May 17, 2011 2:13 PM EDT
Chopper
to Venters, who throws to second, which is covered by both Uggla and Gonzalez. Neither of them come up with it..
CAU: Pronounced 'Cow'. Cuteness Above Uggla, analytical measurement that gives a factor of a player's cuteness above Dan Uggla. For example,
Nobody has a positive CAU.
Martin Prado leads the league with a -0.0 CAU.
FUCK THIS TEAM
THEY ARE GETTING ON MY LAST NERVE.
I don't ask for much but all I ask is that you to throw strikes.
by georgiadawgsfan on May 25, 2011 3:19 PM EDT reply actions
go be a phillies fan
Old Hoss is ready.
by Taylor Masters on May 25, 2011 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions
1 out. Winning run at third.
Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"
I still have confidence in Jonny
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
Tabata Intentionally walking
Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"
OH COME ON
Put in a righty, Fredi!
CAU: Pronounced 'Cow'. Cuteness Above Uggla, analytical measurement that gives a factor of a player's cuteness above Dan Uggla. For example,
Nobody has a positive CAU.
Martin Prado leads the league with a -0.0 CAU.
Steve Pierce.... 3 for 4 w/homer
ug(gla)
Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"
They have RISP with less then 2 outs
that means they won’t score a run, that’s what I’ve learned from the Braves.
Double-Play = extra innings.
Do good work Jonny.
"In the happy moments, praise God. In the difficult moments, seek God. In the quiet moments, trust God. In every moment, thank God." - Robert A. Wood
Blah
We should be using Kimbrel here. Three straight right handers at the top of the line-up. But we won’t, because closers are for saves, duh
My buddy and I just decided that the braves would be set if we could get Matt Kemp, Jose Reyes, and Albert Pujols.
by willlinn on May 17, 2011 2:13 PM EDT
Thank Pujols!
My buddy and I just decided that the braves would be set if we could get Matt Kemp, Jose Reyes, and Albert Pujols.
by willlinn on May 17, 2011 2:13 PM EDT
VIDRO - to the 10th
Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"
I hate to say I told you so
But I did say I had confidence in Jonny. Believe, infidels!
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
Amazing turn by McCann
CAU: Pronounced 'Cow'. Cuteness Above Uggla, analytical measurement that gives a factor of a player's cuteness above Dan Uggla. For example,
Nobody has a positive CAU.
Martin Prado leads the league with a -0.0 CAU.
I'm getting really tired of this 'getting out of bases-loaded jams' BS
CAU: Pronounced 'Cow'. Cuteness Above Uggla, analytical measurement that gives a factor of a player's cuteness above Dan Uggla. For example,
Nobody has a positive CAU.
Martin Prado leads the league with a -0.0 CAU.
the Past (Chipper), the Present (McCann), and the Future (Freeman) DP.
by jrodisjust2cool on May 25, 2011 3:23 PM EDT reply actions
For the record
I am still entirely opposed to using Venters there over Kimbrel. Pirates are RH heavy at the top of the line-up, and we’re supposed to be utilizing a closer platoon. Instead, though, we’re trapped in this backward idea that closers are used only if they can pick up a save, rather than in a high leverage situations where the game is tied.
My buddy and I just decided that the braves would be set if we could get Matt Kemp, Jose Reyes, and Albert Pujols.
by willlinn on May 17, 2011 2:13 PM EDT
Blind squirrel:nut::Fredi:success
Completely agree.
CAU: Pronounced 'Cow'. Cuteness Above Uggla, analytical measurement that gives a factor of a player's cuteness above Dan Uggla. For example,
Nobody has a positive CAU.
Martin Prado leads the league with a -0.0 CAU.
by frozendesert on May 25, 2011 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions
I would have much rather had Venters in right there than Kimbrel. If for no other reason than I think Kimbrel gets the jitters sometimes in high pressure situations.
Chicks dig the long ball.
DOB: Did you ever hit balls as hard as Jason Heyward does?
Chipper: Is that possible?
I disagree about the “jitters.” But he is wild. Which is why I would have had him pitch to Tabata with first base open-I don’t think he’s likely to walk two straight batters.
In that situation, with the infield in and a run = a loss, I’d like to go with a pitcher who has a high probability of striking out the first man he sees. Johnny Venters doesn’t have a great K-rate against righties, but Kimbrel is uber dominant against them. If he strikes out the first guy, there’s two outs, and the infield and outfield can return to normal depth.
My buddy and I just decided that the braves would be set if we could get Matt Kemp, Jose Reyes, and Albert Pujols.
by willlinn on May 17, 2011 2:13 PM EDT
Yeah, Never. Literally
http://www.fangraphs.com/statss.aspx?playerid=6655&position=P
If never means, like, 50% of balls in play.
My buddy and I just decided that the braves would be set if we could get Matt Kemp, Jose Reyes, and Albert Pujols.
by willlinn on May 17, 2011 2:13 PM EDT
And I would like to tell them about Jonny.
I don't know shit about baseball.
by oVecKid on May 25, 2011 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I’d take Jonny over both any day of the week
by ducheneaux13 on May 25, 2011 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Well you probably don’t watch much baseball other than Braves baseball, than
Steak, Shrimp, Liquor, and Pasta
This is a Braves blog
You’re going to get opinions like these. I wouldn’t fret about it.
CAU: Pronounced 'Cow'. Cuteness Above Uggla, analytical measurement that gives a factor of a player's cuteness above Dan Uggla. For example,
Nobody has a positive CAU.
Martin Prado leads the league with a -0.0 CAU.
by frozendesert on May 25, 2011 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Check the numbers. There hasn’t been a better reliever this year.
by ducheneaux13 on May 25, 2011 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Venters is still better than both
ERA, K/9, WHIP, etc, etc. He’s getting the job done.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
Not saying he isn't
He’s a top reliever right now, but I’d prefer Adams or Bell over Venters, I’m sure I’m the only one
Steak, Shrimp, Liquor, and Pasta
Groundballs solve everything
That Heyward guy is pretty good.
by another simpsons avatar on May 25, 2011 3:23 PM EDT reply actions
(obligatory title)
Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"
no
he chose to punish us with that swing…
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by Ivan the Great on May 20, 2011 12:31 PM VET
How about a Schafer walk-off to cap a great game for the kid?
by Southern IN Chopper on May 25, 2011 3:26 PM EDT reply actions
umm...
try it again….
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by Ivan the Great on May 20, 2011 12:31 PM VET
It's possible...
CAU: Pronounced 'Cow'. Cuteness Above Uggla, analytical measurement that gives a factor of a player's cuteness above Dan Uggla. For example,
Nobody has a positive CAU.
Martin Prado leads the league with a -0.0 CAU.
by frozendesert on May 25, 2011 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Their ERA is 3.08, which is pretty good.
That Heyward guy is pretty good.
by another simpsons avatar on May 25, 2011 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Pirate annoucers: 'fisted' reference.
Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"
Sherrill sighting
Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"
I’m texting updates to Hubby…how many LOB do we have so far?
"In the happy moments, praise God. In the difficult moments, seek God. In the quiet moments, trust God. In every moment, thank God." - Robert A. Wood
Enough to keep Red Lobster in business for years to come.
I don't know shit about baseball.
by oVecKid on May 25, 2011 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
7, I believe
Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"
I think the Pirates are at 8 LOB
Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"
Oh boy
McCutchen has made about 4 plays in this game that your average CF’er wouldn’t.
CAU: Pronounced 'Cow'. Cuteness Above Uggla, analytical measurement that gives a factor of a player's cuteness above Dan Uggla. For example,
Nobody has a positive CAU.
Martin Prado leads the league with a -0.0 CAU.
It's Kimbrel time!
oh, wait…
That Heyward guy is pretty good.
by another simpsons avatar on May 25, 2011 3:29 PM EDT reply actions
soooo if...
Schafer matches Mclouth’s stats but obviously has the speed and arm advantage, do we keep em?
Is Cutch a Switchie?
CAU: Pronounced 'Cow'. Cuteness Above Uggla, analytical measurement that gives a factor of a player's cuteness above Dan Uggla. For example,
Nobody has a positive CAU.
Martin Prado leads the league with a -0.0 CAU.
DEFENSE needs to be on their toes here.
Hold ’em please George.
"In the happy moments, praise God. In the difficult moments, seek God. In the quiet moments, trust God. In every moment, thank God." - Robert A. Wood
dont feel good
about this inning….
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by Ivan the Great on May 20, 2011 12:31 PM VET
z
I’m supposed to go learn some stuff for work, but I don’t want to leave my Braves radio…
Chicks dig the long ball.
DOB: Did you ever hit balls as hard as Jason Heyward does?
Chipper: Is that possible?
Worry when it gets to Doumit
Just a hunch
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
Flat Breezy
is dealing
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by a hooter's baby on May 25, 2011 3:34 PM EDT reply actions
1 and out 2
"In the happy moments, praise God. In the difficult moments, seek God. In the quiet moments, trust God. In every moment, thank God." - Robert A. Wood
That’ll play… admittedly I’ve been torn whether to even bother making up a Sherrill ‘K’ graphic — the way he started, I didn’t think he’s actually still be around at this point!
Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"
A lot of husbands are happy about it
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by a hooter's baby on May 25, 2011 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions
arent
Atlanta Spirit Group: Destroying Atlanta sports and the hopes and dreams of Hawks and Thrashers' fans since 2004.
by a hooter's baby on May 25, 2011 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Oprah sucks.
Chicks dig the long ball.
DOB: Did you ever hit balls as hard as Jason Heyward does?
Chipper: Is that possible?
(takes two steps away from kim, just to be safe)
My buddy and I just decided that the braves would be set if we could get Matt Kemp, Jose Reyes, and Albert Pujols.
by willlinn on May 17, 2011 2:13 PM EDT
If I suddenly stop posting, you’ll know what happened.
Chicks dig the long ball.
DOB: Did you ever hit balls as hard as Jason Heyward does?
Chipper: Is that possible?
It's working this time,
but come on. Fredi, why are you bringing in Sherrill to face two righties and a switch-hitter? This is playing to lose the game.
CAU: Pronounced 'Cow'. Cuteness Above Uggla, analytical measurement that gives a factor of a player's cuteness above Dan Uggla. For example,
Nobody has a positive CAU.
Martin Prado leads the league with a -0.0 CAU.
He has been a pleasant surprise. The level of Sherrill hate has really dropped since the first couple weeks of the season.
by ducheneaux13 on May 25, 2011 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, no Hinske in this inning because of the double switch
Means we’ll see Conrad.
My buddy and I just decided that the braves would be set if we could get Matt Kemp, Jose Reyes, and Albert Pujols.
by willlinn on May 17, 2011 2:13 PM EDT
Just got here... what were the two errors?
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Pssst Braves....
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Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"
.
HeHe, even a single letter, symbol etc. will do.
"In the happy moments, praise God. In the difficult moments, seek God. In the quiet moments, trust God. In every moment, thank God." - Robert A. Wood
That would be too easy. I’m gonna have some fun with this!
Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"
pinch running for Mac.
My buddy and I just decided that the braves would be set if we could get Matt Kemp, Jose Reyes, and Albert Pujols.
by willlinn on May 17, 2011 2:13 PM EDT
How good a basestealer is Ramirez?
by Southern IN Chopper on May 25, 2011 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Uhm, decent
Last year in the minors, he stole 14 bases, but was caught 8 times.
My buddy and I just decided that the braves would be set if we could get Matt Kemp, Jose Reyes, and Albert Pujols.
by willlinn on May 17, 2011 2:13 PM EDT
Single
"In the happy moments, praise God. In the difficult moments, seek God. In the quiet moments, trust God. In every moment, thank God." - Robert A. Wood
remember that time hinske hit a homerun...
and then got benched so conrad could hit for him later in the game?!
remember
when Conrad used to hit home runs….?
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by Ivan the Great on May 20, 2011 12:31 PM VET
Did it look like that?
Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"
Would now not be a good time to use Ross to PH instead of Conrad?
"There's nothing better than a baseball game" - Bobby Cox
hahahahahaha
i’m so sorrry i ever doubted you conrad!!!!!
I take it back
"There's nothing better than a baseball game" - Bobby Cox
HOMER!!!!!
Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"
THE RAW DAWG IS BAAAACK!!!
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thank you
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by Ivan the Great on May 20, 2011 12:31 PM VET
Clutch Conrad 2011
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by a hooter's baby on May 25, 2011 3:42 PM EDT reply actions
Lovely turn of events! BROOKS CONRAD scores 2!
"In the happy moments, praise God. In the difficult moments, seek God. In the quiet moments, trust God. In every moment, thank God." - Robert A. Wood
Way to waste the pinch-runner
(I jest, of course)
Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"
Hmm
Conrad has a higher season OPS than Uggla now.
My buddy and I just decided that the braves would be set if we could get Matt Kemp, Jose Reyes, and Albert Pujols.
by willlinn on May 17, 2011 2:13 PM EDT
So does Mario Mendoza
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If he doesn’t get his stuff together, Tommy might catch him
by ducheneaux13 on May 25, 2011 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions
In cumulative WPA
Conrad is burying Uggla
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
Buzz Killington
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by a hooter's baby on May 25, 2011 3:44 PM EDT reply actions
Agreed
It looks like he’s trying to hit everything over the fence instead of trusting his swing.
by ducheneaux13 on May 25, 2011 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions
It's hard
To feel sorry for a mega-millionaire but I’m sure it’s killing him.
"You owe it to yourself to be successful. After that you'll owe it to the IRS."
A megamillionaire
Would be a Trillionaire, lets not be silly now.
Our crappy lucky team *WAS* better than your good unlucky team.
Only in the strictest definition of the word
mega-
prefix, often meaning “large, great,” but in precise scientific language “one million” ( megaton, megawatt, etc.), from Gk. megas “great, large, mighty” (fem. megale ), from PIE *meg- “great” (cf. L. magnus, Goth. mikils, O.E. micel ; see mickle). Mega began to be used alone as an adj. 1982.
But if it really bothers you, substitute “multi” for “mega” in my original post. Works out the same either way.
"You owe it to yourself to be successful. After that you'll owe it to the IRS."
Uggla really needs to relax
Maybe he should try getting laid just before game time.
My buddy and I just decided that the braves would be set if we could get Matt Kemp, Jose Reyes, and Albert Pujols.
by willlinn on May 17, 2011 2:13 PM EDT
It’s weird to think that I was afraid of Uggla coming to the plate last year
Old Hoss is ready.
by Taylor Masters on May 25, 2011 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Time to CLOSE this one out.
"In the happy moments, praise God. In the difficult moments, seek God. In the quiet moments, trust God. In every moment, thank God." - Robert A. Wood
Uggla’s struggles make it difficult for me to gawk at his body. I can’t thoroughly enjoy it when he’s not doing well.
Chicks dig the long ball.
DOB: Did you ever hit balls as hard as Jason Heyward does?
Chipper: Is that possible?
but you still have Prado….
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by Ivan the Great on May 20, 2011 12:31 PM VET
Quit being a Giant’s fan.
My buddy and I just decided that the braves would be set if we could get Matt Kemp, Jose Reyes, and Albert Pujols.
by willlinn on May 17, 2011 2:13 PM EDT
Pretend the apostraphe is not there.
My buddy and I just decided that the braves would be set if we could get Matt Kemp, Jose Reyes, and Albert Pujols.
by willlinn on May 17, 2011 2:13 PM EDT
It should impede your ability to appreciate him while he’s putting up terrible numbers.
My buddy and I just decided that the braves would be set if we could get Matt Kemp, Jose Reyes, and Albert Pujols.
by willlinn on May 17, 2011 2:13 PM EDT
Ladies and gentlemen...
… iiiiiiitttttttt’sssss Kimbrel time!
Anyone wanna help me find my check book?
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(figurehead)
3 outs remaining… for Kim-BRELL (the pronunciation on Pirate Radio)
Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"
Uggla needs to take BP with just breaking balls
because that is all pitchers are throwing him now….and he just can’t hit them. It looks worse than Andruw Jones
Who hit
Two dingers today BTW.
"You owe it to yourself to be successful. After that you'll owe it to the IRS."
My buddy
Kept pestering me to pick him up yesterday saying how awesome he is…as a joke. Should’ve listened to him
Steak, Shrimp, Liquor, and Pasta
By the way
I didn’t think to ask earlier, but is Prado’s foot feeling better?
My buddy and I just decided that the braves would be set if we could get Matt Kemp, Jose Reyes, and Albert Pujols.
by willlinn on May 17, 2011 2:13 PM EDT
Just seems weird
To put him in as essentially a defensive replacement for Hinske when he’s been a bit hobbled. But hey, it led to Conrad pinch-hitting, so it worked out well!
My buddy and I just decided that the braves would be set if we could get Matt Kemp, Jose Reyes, and Albert Pujols.
by willlinn on May 17, 2011 2:13 PM EDT
GameDay thinks ball 1 was a strike.
My buddy and I just decided that the braves would be set if we could get Matt Kemp, Jose Reyes, and Albert Pujols.
by willlinn on May 17, 2011 2:13 PM EDT
ONE OUT
Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"
2 outs...
"In the happy moments, praise God. In the difficult moments, seek God. In the quiet moments, trust God. In every moment, thank God." - Robert A. Wood
TWO OUT
Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"
SEE YA, WOULDN’T WANNA BE YA!
BALLGAME!
by jrodisjust2cool on May 25, 2011 3:52 PM EDT reply actions
C'mon Kimbrel, chop him down
My buddy and I just decided that the braves would be set if we could get Matt Kemp, Jose Reyes, and Albert Pujols.
by willlinn on May 17, 2011 2:13 PM EDT
And....Kimbrel says:
"In the happy moments, praise God. In the difficult moments, seek God. In the quiet moments, trust God. In every moment, thank God." - Robert A. Wood
(don't click here - it's a virus)
Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"
YAY
My buddy and I just decided that the braves would be set if we could get Matt Kemp, Jose Reyes, and Albert Pujols.
by willlinn on May 17, 2011 2:13 PM EDT
Woo hoo!
Just in time for cocktail hour!
"You owe it to yourself to be successful. After that you'll owe it to the IRS."
we win..!
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by Ivan the Great on May 20, 2011 12:31 PM VET
Lovely
"In the happy moments, praise God. In the difficult moments, seek God. In the quiet moments, trust God. In every moment, thank God." - Robert A. Wood
Conrad's getting warmed up for the Reds
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
Hooray!
My buddy and I just decided that the braves would be set if we could get Matt Kemp, Jose Reyes, and Albert Pujols.
by willlinn on May 17, 2011 2:13 PM EDT
Figured we hadn't seen this one in a while....
My buddy and I just decided that the braves would be set if we could get Matt Kemp, Jose Reyes, and Albert Pujols.
by willlinn on May 17, 2011 2:13 PM EDT
GO REDS!
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
But only for today and tomorrow
We’re playing them after tomorrow
Mini-sweep Complete.
(whew)
Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"
Mini it may be, but it's still good :-)
"In the happy moments, praise God. In the difficult moments, seek God. In the quiet moments, trust God. In every moment, thank God." - Robert A. Wood
Excuse me, I may be seeing things...
… but I do believe the winning pitcher is George Sherrill!
by Cornutt on May 25, 2011 3:53 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Best bullpen in the bigs!
My buddy and I just decided that the braves would be set if we could get Matt Kemp, Jose Reyes, and Albert Pujols.
by willlinn on May 17, 2011 2:13 PM EDT
The bench
Ain’t bad either.
"You owe it to yourself to be successful. After that you'll owe it to the IRS."
Does everyone feel better about the Angels series now?
by Packers-Braves fan on May 25, 2011 3:56 PM EDT reply actions
Yes
Beating the worst franchise in the game over the last 20 years makes me feel better about a terrible weekend against the Angels. Because, like, it’s okay now. Somehow. Yes. Sure.
My buddy and I just decided that the braves would be set if we could get Matt Kemp, Jose Reyes, and Albert Pujols.
by willlinn on May 17, 2011 2:13 PM EDT
Massive Rainbow-Robed Creature Galloping
Fangraphs, on Craig Kimbrel: "His strikeout rates look like they’re coming from a video game"
3-4 Road Trip overall
not great but could have been worse
by LEastCoastBears on May 25, 2011 4:08 PM EDT reply actions
yeah, despite the last several series
we are still 15-8 in May….not too shabby
by Santaklose11 on May 25, 2011 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Braves will make the playoffs
Gonzalez team MVP…Uggla will hit .250…count on those.
your brother is pitching well...and it keeping hitters off balance
did he change his approach or style?
by Santaklose11 on May 25, 2011 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions
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