Uggla Lifts Braves to 6-4 Win as Kimbrel Notches Record
by moorebraves on Jul 22, 2011 11:04 PM EDT
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The Braves won a great baseball game at Great American Ballpark tonight. Atlanta took game one of the series by a score of 6-4 as Craig Kimbrel had no trouble notching a new franchise rookie record 31st save on the year. As is customary at the Reds’ home field, there were quite a few home runs to be had tonight, but the biggest of which by far belonged to Dan Uggla. It’s a great thing that none of us ever doubted this guy. Uggla came on to pinch hit with Alex Gonzalez on second and two outs in the top of the ninth. He proceeded to send one a mile high and into the right center field seats to break a 4-4 tie and ultimately give Kimbrel all the cushion that he needed.
The two teams arrived at the 4-4 score behind back-to-back homers on each side. A Cozart homer off of Jair Jurrjens in the first began the derby for both squads and resulted in a 1-0 lead for the Reds that lasted until the fourth. In the top of the inning, Heyward hit a huge homer that left the park and looked like it may have ended up in the Ohio River. McCann crushed a shot of his own on the following pitch to give the Braves a 2-1 lead.
Alex Gonzalez made it a 3-1 game in the top of the sixth by scoring McCann and nearly Hinske on a flair to left, but the Reds were not to be outdone. Fred Lewis and Drew Stubbs hit back-to-back homers of their own in the bottom half to give the home team a 4-3 lead. Stubbs had a chance to help his team a little more in the seventh, when he barely missed robbing a Prado fly ball that just made it over the center field wall to tie the game. Uggla’s pinch hit heroics extended his hitting streak to thirteen games in his only chance on the night.
Jurrjens wasn’t as sharp as he has been so far this season, but was able to limit the Reds to just four hits and struck out a season high nine batters. He did however, walk three, and allowed four to cross the plate in six innings of work. Tomorrow, Derek Lowe will go to the mound against Homer Bailey.
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UGGS prevents Proctalypse with Gun show.
by Ultada on Jul 22, 2011 11:08 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Was I the only one who was like, “Alright Uggla,get a hit or we lose…cause Proctor is coming in”?
Shark in the water.
by AvoidTheDolphin on Jul 22, 2011 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I'm gonna let you finish
but the guy at Redreporter had the best recap ever
"You come at the king, you best not miss."
by a hooter's baby on Jul 22, 2011 11:13 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
wow
The guys over at RR are seriously, easily top-2 favorite non-Braves SBN blogs.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
Absolutely
"You come at the king, you best not miss."
by a hooter's baby on Jul 23, 2011 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions
Thanks!
Also, how have you been? I had to leave ATL early back in May for work so of course I got your suggestions the day after I got home. We’ll probably be back down that way soon though so I’ll give that “challenge” a run.
"Wait, you think I'm being mean to the pretend orangutan?" -- battlekow
My wife is looking at me funny
I’m laughing, and on my screen there’s a picture of a guy with vegetable sticks up his nose. I explain to her that it has something to do with baseball.
"Some people give their bodies to science. I gave mine to baseball." -- Ron Hunt
It’s funny, but that guy (or gal) can barely construct a sentence.
by ducheneaux13 on Jul 23, 2011 1:21 AM EDT up reply actions
I hope its all part of the shtick
You shouldn’t sip liquor.
-justincredubil02
no, Jack Daniel is whiskey.
-ChopMaster
"Welcome to the show, Brandon Beachy. I think you’re going to stay a while."
I hope so too. In his second sentence, he uses “one” instead of “won” which is funny if he did it on purpose, but pretty sad if it wasn’t.
by ducheneaux13 on Jul 23, 2011 1:33 AM EDT up reply actions
Because I respect Reds fans,
It was on purpose in my head
You shouldn’t sip liquor.
-justincredubil02
no, Jack Daniel is whiskey.
-ChopMaster
"Welcome to the show, Brandon Beachy. I think you’re going to stay a while."
He's a college kid, normally a very straight laced guy
Last night he decided he was going to try beer. Then wine. He went downhill pretty quick in the game threads and after the game said he felt like writing a recap. I told him if he managed to put something together I’d frontpage it and it would be our recap. :)
"Wait, you think I'm being mean to the pretend orangutan?" -- battlekow
Dan the Man!
And by the way, Aroldis Chapman looked ridiculous tonight…
by TBuzz on Jul 22, 2011 11:15 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
....
"Just take out the whole Tim McCarver part of the broadcast and boom, the director has freed up a whopping 45 minutes of airtime." - Rob Iracane of Yahoo! Sports, 7/13/11
by carpengui on Jul 23, 2011 12:38 AM EDT up reply actions 6 recs
Oh my dear lord.
I think I just filled the cup.
My dad taught me how to make meat for sloppy joes and my mom let me turn over hot dogs on the grill.
by ChopMaster on Jun 25, 2011 7:25 PM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 28, 2011 9:50 PM EDT reply actions
by ChopMaster on Jul 3, 2011 3:52 PM EDT reply actions
Still want one
You shouldn’t sip liquor.
-justincredubil02
no, Jack Daniel is whiskey.
-ChopMaster
"Welcome to the show, Brandon Beachy. I think you’re going to stay a while."
I really need to finish the Kimbrell card I have in progress.
"Just take out the whole Tim McCarver part of the broadcast and boom, the director has freed up a whopping 45 minutes of airtime." - Rob Iracane of Yahoo! Sports, 7/13/11
I know what his main attack will be.
BlitzCraig?
You shouldn’t sip liquor.
-justincredubil02
no, Jack Daniel is whiskey.
-ChopMaster
"Welcome to the show, Brandon Beachy. I think you’re going to stay a while."
Still thinking — but it’s based on the Blaziken FB card.
"Just take out the whole Tim McCarver part of the broadcast and boom, the director has freed up a whopping 45 minutes of airtime." - Rob Iracane of Yahoo! Sports, 7/13/11
lost me
You shouldn’t sip liquor.
-justincredubil02
no, Jack Daniel is whiskey.
-ChopMaster
"Welcome to the show, Brandon Beachy. I think you’re going to stay a while."
Then it’ll be a surprise… kinda like the Upton trade!
"Just take out the whole Tim McCarver part of the broadcast and boom, the director has freed up a whopping 45 minutes of airtime." - Rob Iracane of Yahoo! Sports, 7/13/11
how funny would it be
if he is just suddenly in the lineup. I believe this post would shit the internet’s largest brick in history
You shouldn’t sip liquor.
-justincredubil02
no, Jack Daniel is whiskey.
-ChopMaster
"Welcome to the show, Brandon Beachy. I think you’re going to stay a while."
Hmm
bubbaprog Timothy Burke
BJ Upton out of the game, Desmond Jennings pulled from game tonight in Durham, HMMMMMMMM
19 minutes ago Favorite Retweet Reply
I pray to Jason Heyward every night
by JasonHeywardisGod on Jul 22, 2011 11:23 PM EDT reply actions
Nats said to have been scouting the Rays this week.
However…. SIX teams were scouting Minor last night. All we know for sure is that the Mets were one of them.
"Just take out the whole Tim McCarver part of the broadcast and boom, the director has freed up a whopping 45 minutes of airtime." - Rob Iracane of Yahoo! Sports, 7/13/11
Second, BJ Upton is (probably) about to be traded.
He was pulled early from his game tonight and Desmond Jennings was a late scratch in AAA for a non-injury situation. I’d bet anything he’s coming up, which makes Upton available.
I’d highly doubt a deal would go down at nearly midnight on a Friday night, but you never know. And I don’t think the Braves would take him, but he has been linked to the club in the past…
"It's not about me, it's about the team." - Martin Prado
Twitter: @scottcoleman55
we just said the same thing
AND I hope it is us, I would be ecstatic
I pray to Jason Heyward every night
by JasonHeywardisGod on Jul 22, 2011 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Yep. Incredible talent.
"It's not about me, it's about the team." - Martin Prado
Twitter: @scottcoleman55
by Scott Coleman on Jul 22, 2011 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions
I am confused
Why is he so desired? I’ve looked at his numbers over and over and I don’t really get it (I don’t watch the AL; refuse to watch softball).
look at his road splits, he needs a change of scenery
I pray to Jason Heyward every night
by JasonHeywardisGod on Jul 22, 2011 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Because he’s a 26-year old center fielder who is a solid defender, steals 40+ bases a year and hits 15+ homers per year, and (despite striking out too much) walks at a high rate. Under control through 2012 as well.
"It's not about me, it's about the team." - Martin Prado
Twitter: @scottcoleman55
by Scott Coleman on Jul 22, 2011 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Not cheap, but a lot less than Pence and the Rays have made it known that they’ll probably move him, especially if they feel Jennings is ready … and Jennings just got called up about 30 minutes ago.
"It's not about me, it's about the team." - Martin Prado
Twitter: @scottcoleman55
by Scott Coleman on Jul 22, 2011 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions
And since twitter has decided today to be the day to mess up, its going to be awhile before we find anything out
Oh, you’ll know if it goes down. Even if Gondeee is out on the town getting drunk, I’m staying in and would update a FPS.
"It's not about me, it's about the team." - Martin Prado
Twitter: @scottcoleman55
by Scott Coleman on Jul 22, 2011 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions
That's why you're the greatest
It was a particularly small egg...thats why I asked.
by thenightstallion on Jul 22, 2011 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Ha. Moving along...
#Rays Upton just said he has NOT been traded. No word on move yet, but Brignac was in Maddon’s office
"It's not about me, it's about the team." - Martin Prado
Twitter: @scottcoleman55
by Scott Coleman on Jul 22, 2011 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Why would they call up Jennings if they trade/demoted/shot Brignac?
"Baseball is the only place in life where a sacrifice is really appreciated."
Not a clube. Still think a trade could be made, just not tonight. Makes no sense to call up an outfielder and demote a 2B/SS like that.
"It's not about me, it's about the team." - Martin Prado
Twitter: @scottcoleman55
by Scott Coleman on Jul 22, 2011 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Independent moves.
Upton’s gone by noon tomorrow.
Freeman isn’t on Heyward’s level in terms of tools, skills, or baseball IQ–but it’s fair to say Freeman has failed to meet the modest expectations in place for him - Capitol Avenue Club (May 28th, 2011)
What time do we play?
It was a particularly small egg...thats why I asked.
by thenightstallion on Jul 22, 2011 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Roy Neyer reports Brignac demoted - Jennings called up
"Just take out the whole Tim McCarver part of the broadcast and boom, the director has freed up a whopping 45 minutes of airtime." - Rob Iracane of Yahoo! Sports, 7/13/11
It looks like Upton to the cards for Rasmus
we miss out on a good one, now only left is Beltran :(
I pray to Jason Heyward every night
by JasonHeywardisGod on Jul 22, 2011 11:39 PM EDT reply actions
link?
It was a particularly small egg...thats why I asked.
by thenightstallion on Jul 22, 2011 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Links or it didn’t happen
Freeman isn’t on Heyward’s level in terms of tools, skills, or baseball IQ–but it’s fair to say Freeman has failed to meet the modest expectations in place for him - Capitol Avenue Club (May 28th, 2011)
nevermind
my friend played a sick joke on me
I pray to Jason Heyward every night
by JasonHeywardisGod on Jul 22, 2011 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Bout to say, that wouldn’t make much sense with Jennings in the wings…
"One thing I’ve learned as a Phillies fan is that a lot of people hate our team and its fans."-commenter on The Good Phight
by Chipper Pwns on Jul 22, 2011 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Just kidding on the Upton deal.
It’s not happening.
"It's not about me, it's about the team." - Martin Prado
Twitter: @scottcoleman55
you would do something like that
insufferable schmuck
Hey, I’m not going to act like I have connections to the Rays. I was basically reposting everything I could gather from reputable Tampa Bay sources on the net.
"It's not about me, it's about the team." - Martin Prado
Twitter: @scottcoleman55
by Scott Coleman on Jul 23, 2011 3:48 AM EDT up reply actions
FALSE ALARM
my friend played a sick joke on me, theres still hope upton is a brave!
I pray to Jason Heyward every night
by JasonHeywardisGod on Jul 22, 2011 11:45 PM EDT reply actions
Where is everyone getting this info?
Freeman isn’t on Heyward’s level in terms of tools, skills, or baseball IQ–but it’s fair to say Freeman has failed to meet the modest expectations in place for him - Capitol Avenue Club (May 28th, 2011)
Just saw the quote. Upton saying he “hasn’t been traded” doesn’t mean he won’t be by morning. I keep my hopes high.
Freeman isn’t on Heyward’s level in terms of tools, skills, or baseball IQ–but it’s fair to say Freeman has failed to meet the modest expectations in place for him - Capitol Avenue Club (May 28th, 2011)
Exactly. And why would they pull Upton just to send Breignac down? Doesn’t add up.
Freeman isn’t on Heyward’s level in terms of tools, skills, or baseball IQ–but it’s fair to say Freeman has failed to meet the modest expectations in place for him - Capitol Avenue Club (May 28th, 2011)
According to Radiohead,
2+2=5…http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lstDdzedgcE
"One thing I’ve learned as a Phillies fan is that a lot of people hate our team and its fans."-commenter on The Good Phight
by Chipper Pwns on Jul 23, 2011 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions
I used to hate twitter. It is fantastic for trade deadlines and free agency openings. Embrace the Twitters.
I was so excited too..
I pray to Jason Heyward every night
by JasonHeywardisGod on Jul 22, 2011 11:46 PM EDT reply actions
yet another night I got so excited, only to not get a BJ
It was a particularly small egg...thats why I asked.
by thenightstallion on Jul 22, 2011 11:47 PM EDT reply actions
The fans in Tampa get BJ every night...
and could care less. What’s wrong with this world??
by TBuzz on Jul 22, 2011 11:58 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Yeah, but the BJ they get every night is never as good as they expected.
by ducheneaux13 on Jul 23, 2011 1:26 AM EDT up reply actions
and the play of words goes on
Either way I’m dreaming of B.J. tonight. You know, there’s a lot of things you can do with a B.J., on the team of course. Good thing we aren’t going for a player named R.J. or a pitcher named T.J. because at this point, both would seem so much less attractive… Okay I’m done.
by spartansrunner7 on Jul 23, 2011 2:05 AM EDT up reply actions
It’s just a good thing Z.J. isn’t on the market. If you have to ask, you can’t afford it.
by ducheneaux13 on Jul 23, 2011 11:46 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm gonna take a guess
Upton for Ian Desmond
"You come at the king, you best not miss."
by a hooter's baby on Jul 22, 2011 11:50 PM EDT reply actions
MLBNetwork
with an Upton teaser heading into commercial break
It was a particularly small egg...thats why I asked.
by thenightstallion on Jul 22, 2011 11:56 PM EDT reply actions
They could be trading him for a SS
Rays fans speculating for Ian Desmond
The PuertoRican Kid
by Kobe:The Legend on Jul 22, 2011 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions
False
It’s Upton and Brignac for Minor and Gonzo
/wild speculation, stokes the fire
i would nut
yes homo
I pray to Jason Heyward every night
by JasonHeywardisGod on Jul 23, 2011 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions
lol @ yes homo
[only built for cuban linx]
by Mighty Healthy on Jul 23, 2011 2:08 AM EDT up reply actions
Pastornicky...
Anyone think that Tyler plus Minor/prospect might appeal to the rays more? Sounds fair all around to me if B.J is controlled a couple more years (not a stat guy sry). However, I suppose we would be seeing Gonzo ATLEAST 2 more years possibly..FW always makes those unexpected moves though so Im saying there’s a chance..
Meh I don't feel like rosterbating and getting myself into a sticky situation
I’m just gonna go watch The Fighter and hope I see some news on the frontpage of TC tommorow morning :)
good night!
Shrimp, Steak, Liquor, and Pasta
.
MLBNetwork
says it’s either the Phillies or Nats
It was a particularly small egg...thats why I asked.
by thenightstallion on Jul 23, 2011 12:00 AM EDT reply actions
Why would the Nats trade for him? That makes no sense. And what shortstop would got back to the Rays from the Phillies?
No way those clubs traded for him.
Can't trade a draft choice for a year after signing
Not from drafting, but from signing
Nobody they would trade
They are getting ready to be a good team. No reason they would give up prospects for Upton. They aren’t gonna win this year so that makes no sense.
If Brignac got sent down/traded then they would be getting a SS back in an Upton trade, right? Can’t be the Phillies then.
I think that logic sticks.
Nationals are confusing the hell out of me, there in no place to be buyers as there a long shot for the division and wild card, anyone here like to speculate on their logic?
Thats what she said! - Michael Gary Scott
Because they think they are competitive.
"Just take out the whole Tim McCarver part of the broadcast and boom, the director has freed up a whopping 45 minutes of airtime." - Rob Iracane of Yahoo! Sports, 7/13/11
Damn two teams in the NL East
and neither are Atlanta
MLBNetwork
Please be wrong…
I pray to Jason Heyward every night
by JasonHeywardisGod on Jul 23, 2011 12:02 AM EDT reply actions
Yes
I pray to Jason Heyward every night
by JasonHeywardisGod on Jul 23, 2011 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions
it sure doesn't seem like it
They have been pretty definitive that those are the two teams courting him. Obviously they aren’t sure where he is going or when or for who, but they definitely seem to think thats where
It was a particularly small egg...thats why I asked.
by thenightstallion on Jul 23, 2011 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions
Everyone thought Lee was going to the Yankees until Philly swooped in and got him.
Anything is possible.
Freeman isn’t on Heyward’s level in terms of tools, skills, or baseball IQ–but it’s fair to say Freeman has failed to meet the modest expectations in place for him - Capitol Avenue Club (May 28th, 2011)
ah yes….the old “Mystery team finally signed someone.”
It was a particularly small egg...thats why I asked.
by thenightstallion on Jul 23, 2011 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions
If the Phillies get Upton...
The Braves better follow through on their determination to get a good bat.
Gomes won’t cut it in that scenario.
Freeman isn’t on Heyward’s level in terms of tools, skills, or baseball IQ–but it’s fair to say Freeman has failed to meet the modest expectations in place for him - Capitol Avenue Club (May 28th, 2011)
Between Pence/Upton
If the Phillies get one, the Braves better get the other.
Freeman isn’t on Heyward’s level in terms of tools, skills, or baseball IQ–but it’s fair to say Freeman has failed to meet the modest expectations in place for him - Capitol Avenue Club (May 28th, 2011)
Agreed
I’m not in favor of making a move just because someone else does, but in this scenario, if we wanna win the East/beat them in a playoff series, it would definitely be a good idea to find an upgrade
It was a particularly small egg...thats why I asked.
by thenightstallion on Jul 23, 2011 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions
How about
we stay with what we have? Our hitting is really picking up. We most need a right handed reliever. Hell, even AGon got an RBI tonight. We are looking good!
Lived in AZ when i signed on, but that was only for nine months. Had a southern mom, and lived in NC for many years, watching Braves on TBS. Live in Oregon now.
That would be nice! Hope we don’t have to give too much for it.
Lived in AZ when i signed on, but that was only for nine months. Had a southern mom, and lived in NC for many years, watching Braves on TBS. Live in Oregon now.
by BravesFaninAZ on Jul 23, 2011 12:25 AM EDT up reply actions
I agree on needing a RH reliever desperately though.
Hopefully that can come in a small sideline deal.
Freeman isn’t on Heyward’s level in terms of tools, skills, or baseball IQ–but it’s fair to say Freeman has failed to meet the modest expectations in place for him - Capitol Avenue Club (May 28th, 2011)
I agree somewhat
But if the Phillies upgrade with a move like this, it would be irresponsible for the Braves to stand pat considering their pitching depth.
by Undocorkscrew on Jul 23, 2011 12:28 AM EDT up reply actions
You're probably right
Lived in AZ when i signed on, but that was only for nine months. Had a southern mom, and lived in NC for many years, watching Braves on TBS. Live in Oregon now.
by BravesFaninAZ on Jul 23, 2011 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions
UMMMMM
What is all this Upton talk?
My dad taught me how to make meat for sloppy joes and my mom let me turn over hot dogs on the grill.
by ChopMaster on Jun 25, 2011 7:25 PM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 28, 2011 9:50 PM EDT reply actions
by ChopMaster on Jul 3, 2011 3:52 PM EDT reply actions
LOL. I Lol'd
jaydestro jay destro
BJ Upton was traded to the pirates for their ball park which will be dropped by helicopter on top of the trop
My dad taught me how to make meat for sloppy joes and my mom let me turn over hot dogs on the grill.
by ChopMaster on Jun 25, 2011 7:25 PM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 28, 2011 9:50 PM EDT reply actions
by ChopMaster on Jul 3, 2011 3:52 PM EDT reply actions
I lol’ed then nearly choked. Never read an oVe post while drinking. Got it.
"Baseball is the only place in life where a sacrifice is really appreciated."
Nice win!
Wish i had seen a minute of it, damn 12 hour shifts. Got to see Peter Moylan and his GF/wife/fionce at my work, which was pretty cool.
You shouldn’t sip liquor.
-justincredubil02
no, Jack Daniel is whiskey.
-ChopMaster
"Welcome to the show, Brandon Beachy. I think you’re going to stay a while."
I don't
It was at a kiosk at Lenox Mall
You shouldn’t sip liquor.
-justincredubil02
no, Jack Daniel is whiskey.
-ChopMaster
"Welcome to the show, Brandon Beachy. I think you’re going to stay a while."
Oh OK I thought the worst for a sec. What do you sell, btw?
by TBuzz on Jul 23, 2011 12:57 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I work at the Ghost Armor stand
Its the screen and phone protectors, it’s my first day today, I’m actually going to be up at the mall of GA for good starting Sunday, where far less Braves shop
You shouldn’t sip liquor.
-justincredubil02
no, Jack Daniel is whiskey.
-ChopMaster
"Welcome to the show, Brandon Beachy. I think you’re going to stay a while."
You’d probably see Matt Ryan before you’d see any Braves up there.
by TBuzz on Jul 23, 2011 1:09 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I don't really care though
unless they buy something from me. They don’t go to the mall to be oogled or whatever, they just want to shop
You shouldn’t sip liquor.
-justincredubil02
no, Jack Daniel is whiskey.
-ChopMaster
"Welcome to the show, Brandon Beachy. I think you’re going to stay a while."
Yea he did good with that fiance of his. She has some pipes too dude
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVYxo19JJt8
Sgt.: Pointed stick? Oh, oh, oh. We want to learn how to defend ourselves against pointed sticks, do we? Getting all high and mighty, eh? Fresh fruit not good enough for you eh? Well I'll tell you something my lad. When you're walking home tonight and some great homicidal maniac comes after you with a bunch of loganberries, don't come crying to me! Now, the passion fruit.
yup
she was lookin damn good tonight, and thats coming from me
You shouldn’t sip liquor.
-justincredubil02
no, Jack Daniel is whiskey.
-ChopMaster
"Welcome to the show, Brandon Beachy. I think you’re going to stay a while."
Thanks for sharing
that was fun to watch!
Lived in AZ when i signed on, but that was only for nine months. Had a southern mom, and lived in NC for many years, watching Braves on TBS. Live in Oregon now.
by BravesFaninAZ on Jul 23, 2011 1:12 AM EDT up reply actions
Uggla and Freeman
Uggla….
Past 22 games: .263, .363, .599, 8 HR, 17 RBI, 11 XBH
Freeman….
Past 22 games: .310, .389, .619, 7 HR, 22 RBI, 12 XBH
I know Freeman would get off to slow starts in the minors and then bust out. Doesn’t seem to be changing now that he’s in the bigs……….So good to see these two swinging it.
can we find that "demote Freddie" thread, and find out who wrote it,
just to beat them senseless with a sock full of nickles?
You shouldn’t sip liquor.
-justincredubil02
no, Jack Daniel is whiskey.
-ChopMaster
"Welcome to the show, Brandon Beachy. I think you’re going to stay a while."
thats it.
Hasn’t commented on anything in a good long while has he
You shouldn’t sip liquor.
-justincredubil02
no, Jack Daniel is whiskey.
-ChopMaster
"Welcome to the show, Brandon Beachy. I think you’re going to stay a while."
This kind of thing
helps me remember not to take concerns too seriously. Often, they work themselves out. Baseball is a funny game, with a really long season.
Lived in AZ when i signed on, but that was only for nine months. Had a southern mom, and lived in NC for many years, watching Braves on TBS. Live in Oregon now.
by BravesFaninAZ on Jul 23, 2011 1:14 AM EDT up reply actions
Better yet...
Let Freddie (and his lack of power) knock them silly with a bat…
by TBuzz on Jul 23, 2011 1:00 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
or
bring in a 1B with some power to do it
You shouldn’t sip liquor.
-justincredubil02
no, Jack Daniel is whiskey.
-ChopMaster
"Welcome to the show, Brandon Beachy. I think you’re going to stay a while."
I made a signature out of the CAC post about it
Freeman isn’t on Heyward’s level in terms of tools, skills, or baseball IQ–but it’s fair to say Freeman has failed to meet the modest expectations in place for him - Capitol Avenue Club (May 28th, 2011)
Gotta love em over there
You shouldn’t sip liquor.
-justincredubil02
no, Jack Daniel is whiskey.
-ChopMaster
"Welcome to the show, Brandon Beachy. I think you’re going to stay a while."
Apparently the Red Sox are talking to the Royals about Jeff Francoeur
Man, that guy is going to play for a lot of teams. He still hasn’t been a free agent yet.
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
talks talks talks
lets see if it goes anywhere. Boston would be dumb to take him for anything more than a lucky orange peel. Francoeur can’t perform in large markets or anywhere where the media has high expectations for the team. NYM, ATL, fail. Texas and KC, relative success. Or maybe he just can’t play in this time zone
You shouldn’t sip liquor.
-justincredubil02
no, Jack Daniel is whiskey.
-ChopMaster
"Welcome to the show, Brandon Beachy. I think you’re going to stay a while."
Actually, he just stinks
But he’s talented enough to be useful for short stretches.
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 all the Braves fans’ fault…our expectations were just too high. We just weren’t content with over 2 years of sub .650 OPS as he was entering his player-controlled years.
by TBuzz on Jul 23, 2011 1:14 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
yeah
Especially when next to McCann
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Also picked up a game in the Wild Card tonight - lead is 6.0
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by BravesFaninAZ on Jul 23, 2011 1:15 AM EDT up reply actions
jammed finger=another win
stay on the bench till the def replacements are invited to participate.
Very exciting to wake up to this...
The trade rumors are getting ridiculous.. But still, Great win for a team that doesn’t NEED anything… I’m glad FW is taking his time and if the deadline comes and goes and we still have this team, I will be a happy camper.
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by bwellnjonesco on May 19, 2011 4:13 PM PDT
We were inches from Proctor coming into a tie game in the bottom of the 9th at Cincy… We do indeed have a need.
But if we can hold out till September call-ups we’ll be in good shape to fix that problem internally. Bat is still the need.
Sgt.: Pointed stick? Oh, oh, oh. We want to learn how to defend ourselves against pointed sticks, do we? Getting all high and mighty, eh? Fresh fruit not good enough for you eh? Well I'll tell you something my lad. When you're walking home tonight and some great homicidal maniac comes after you with a bunch of loganberries, don't come crying to me! Now, the passion fruit.
unfortunately, this, as we were about to use Proctor....
I was watching with some people, and they showed our bullpen while we were batting int the 9th, and I almost started to shed a tear when I saw Proctor throwing and Kimbrel peering through the wind screen to see what was going on.
Upton
Getting a B.J. is GREAT news, even if it is speculation. It’s really a good change of pace from all the chronic rosterbaters on here.
by spartansrunner7 on Jul 23, 2011 2:09 AM EDT reply actions
Well whether this is true or not you can find me still rosterbating for another week or two, just to see what I can get out of it, and then when it gets cold again start mindlessly rosterbating again all day and night. But I just can’t get it out of my mind know how a BJ would leave me smiling and satisfied through October at least!
That’s it I’m done, for now, when (if) B.J. is announced as a Brave, I’ll drop a whole nother load on ya.
by spartansrunner7 on Jul 23, 2011 2:33 AM EDT reply actions
REQUEST:
from the game, gif that hug that FFF (Freddie) gave Uggla.. (repeat of action)
Check out McCann mockingly hug Hudson
http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?c_id=atl&content_id=17184007&topic_id=17807232
They have to be making fun of Freeman, right?
Let's check #2 today please ;-)
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I can appreciate a good pitcher's duel
but these are the type of baseball games I love. Just battling back & forth. There were enough hi-light clips in this one game to fill a whole show of Baseball Tonight. Back to back homers by both teams. Tying HR bouncing out of defenders glove @ the wall. Stellar defensive plays by Prado @ 3rd & (gasp) Brooks Conrad @ 2nd. Multiple hit game by Prado & (another gasp) AGon. And that at bat/HR by Uggs was just a classic battle. I loved Chip’s line after the HR, “Dan Uggla gets a hug & Dusty Baker needs one.” I just want to hug everybody right now.
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