Freddie Freeman Sinks Giants With Walkoff Hit, Braves Win 5-4
by TonyAlmeyda on Aug 15, 2011 10:39 PM EDT
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Freddie Freeman does not fear the beard.
Down to his last strike, Atlanta's star rookie first baseman comes through with another walk-off hit to topple the Giants 5-4.
Brian McCann gave the Braves an early 1-0 lead with a first-inning home run off Madison Bumgarner. Jose Constanza extended the lead with an RBI single in the second and gave Tim Hudson a 2-0 advantage.
Hudson loaded the bases in the first inning, but was able to escape further trouble. However, that didn't happen in the fourth. Michael Bourn's error followed by a walk and a hit batsman permitted sacrifice flies from Orlando Cabrera and Eli Whiteside to tie the game.
The score remained tied until the sixth when Hudson served up a home run to Nate Schierholtz, his ninth of the year. Two innings later, Hudson allowed yet another home run, this one to Mike Fontenot, putting the Giants up 4-2.
Brian Wilson came in to save the game in the ninth, but apparent back problems gave him some trouble with control. He gave up an infield hit to Constanza and walked Eric Hinske with no outs. Following a sacrifice bunt, Martin Prado's first and only hit of the game scored Constanza to cut the lead to 4-3. McCann walked to load the bases and with two outs, Freeman smacked a single to center, scoring two to give the Braves another walk-off win.
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I LOVE THIS TEAM
Go USA, Braves, BU Terriers, Irish, Caps, Skins, NU Cats, Wizards, DC United, Washington Freedom
BU Hockey: National Champions 1971, 1972, 1978, 1995, 2009
“Beard, you’re doing it wrong…” -Kimbrel
K/W Effect: any current lead is equal to or less than the amount of runs surrendered by your closer when effect is active. The way in which these runs are surrendered is the variable and is everchanging.
by Kolb-Wickman Effect on Aug 15, 2011 10:42 PM EDT reply actions
Ah, it feels great to have Kimbrel
No gimmicks here, motherfucker.
by crimsonqueen9 on Aug 15, 2011 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions
it may not matter to him
or me much either. but doing that on a national stage will go a long way for ROY
Spring Training is the greatest thing that can't end soon enough
GoOoOoOoOoOoOaAaAaAaAaALlLlLlLlL!
Scared the dogs when Freeman got the walk-off hit.
Morton hit Heyward with an offspeed pitch. Early indication is that the baseball survived the impact.
Fontenot must have been channeling his inner-Cub...
And the sound guy for ESPN’s Baseball Tonight must have been a Giants fan. “Whoops…. is that switch supposed to be….. On?…. Fuck it.”
Go crazy, folks! Go crazy!
"It looks like The Hound of the Baskervilles out there." - Steve Stone
"...I'm reminded of Wuthering Heights." - Harry Caray
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"Wang, my third at-bat, he threw me a 1-0 fastball that I fouled straight back, and he came back with another heater, which surprised me." - Freddie Freeman
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Aug 15, 2011 10:42 PM EDT reply actions
That
was a huge huge win…coming off a 2 game win streak with a rook going tomorrow
"What happened yesterday is history. What happens tomorrow is a mystery. What we do today makes a difference - the precious present moment."- Nick Saban
Besides the fact that these guys are closet to us in the Wild Card
"What happened yesterday is history. What happens tomorrow is a mystery. What we do today makes a difference - the precious present moment."- Nick Saban
by Richie Grogan on Aug 15, 2011 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Fredi G. Strikes Again!!!
Wait…What do you mean we won?
Shark in the water.
by AvoidTheDolphin on Aug 15, 2011 10:43 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Oh please...
I get so tired of this.
"It breaks your heart. It is designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring, when everything else begins again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops and leaves you to face the fall alone." A. Bartlett Giamatti
Oddly enough...
Hanson’s struggles seemed to begin when he had to “trim the beard.” Everything up until then was gravy.
Anybody else find it a tad odd that Kimbrel’s kid bro is 1 of 2 guys not to sign with Braves>?
"It looks like The Hound of the Baskervilles out there." - Steve Stone
"...I'm reminded of Wuthering Heights." - Harry Caray
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"Wang, my third at-bat, he threw me a 1-0 fastball that I fouled straight back, and he came back with another heater, which surprised me." - Freddie Freeman
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Aug 15, 2011 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah. It’s not even like it was that unwieldy either.
"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 Aug 16, 2011 12:41 AM EDT up reply actions
That’s a ridiculous catchphrase, but I love it!
"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 Aug 16, 2011 12:42 AM EDT up reply actions
…..lol, thanks for clarifying, there.
"It looks like The Hound of the Baskervilles out there." - Steve Stone
"...I'm reminded of Wuthering Heights." - Harry Caray
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"Wang, my third at-bat, he threw me a 1-0 fastball that I fouled straight back, and he came back with another heater, which surprised me." - Freddie Freeman
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Aug 16, 2011 8:39 AM EDT up reply actions
I knew I was going to get angry this week, but I didn’t expect such a full, deep-seated hatred to erupt. I surprised myself. And I’m glad I don’t own a baseball bat. It would be the end for my lamps.
TheLetter2: East Coast Boogaloo
Haha.
At least it was exciting.
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. Yes. Soooo. Yes!
a-Ha!
"It looks like The Hound of the Baskervilles out there." - Steve Stone
"...I'm reminded of Wuthering Heights." - Harry Caray
~
"Wang, my third at-bat, he threw me a 1-0 fastball that I fouled straight back, and he came back with another heater, which surprised me." - Freddie Freeman
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Aug 15, 2011 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions
<3
Go USA, Braves, BU Terriers, Irish, Caps, Skins, NU Cats, Wizards, DC United, Washington Freedom
BU Hockey: National Champions 1971, 1972, 1978, 1995, 2009
Right up there with Wilson tearing his jersey in half during the NLDS.
"It looks like The Hound of the Baskervilles out there." - Steve Stone
"...I'm reminded of Wuthering Heights." - Harry Caray
~
"Wang, my third at-bat, he threw me a 1-0 fastball that I fouled straight back, and he came back with another heater, which surprised me." - Freddie Freeman
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Aug 15, 2011 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Sorry sir, but I must.
Know it’s with love.
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 know. I expect no sympathy. Rest assured I’ve been slandering your precious fatass catcher elsewhere.
TheLetter2: East Coast Boogaloo
If you’re pissed, don’t respond to this….
(tee-hee)
"It looks like The Hound of the Baskervilles out there." - Steve Stone
"...I'm reminded of Wuthering Heights." - Harry Caray
~
"Wang, my third at-bat, he threw me a 1-0 fastball that I fouled straight back, and he came back with another heater, which surprised me." - Freddie Freeman
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Aug 15, 2011 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Some great images from the celebration
Love Freddie holdin gonzo like a chimp, haha
/noracism
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
Went and saw that today. Not bad. And Andy Serkis is much more lifelike that Gonzo….
K/W Effect: any current lead is equal to or less than the amount of runs surrendered by your closer when effect is active. The way in which these runs are surrendered is the variable and is everchanging.
by Kolb-Wickman Effect on Aug 15, 2011 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions
But go with the prodigy!
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 blame Fredi Gonzalez….. Constanza sucks…… etc”
lol. those guys get old.
Go Braves.
"It looks like The Hound of the Baskervilles out there." - Steve Stone
"...I'm reminded of Wuthering Heights." - Harry Caray
~
"Wang, my third at-bat, he threw me a 1-0 fastball that I fouled straight back, and he came back with another heater, which surprised me." - Freddie Freeman
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Aug 15, 2011 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s why I don’t understand how people do game threads with this sport. It would just be too insane. Plus, I’m one of those guys that likes to focus on the game, as opposed to feverishly typing out little things after each play, all that crap, etc.
I just like watching the game. I guess if I was one of those people that could type without looking, but still, you have to look at everything, too. Just dont get it. Way too much stress in a baseball game thread, imo.
"It looks like The Hound of the Baskervilles out there." - Steve Stone
"...I'm reminded of Wuthering Heights." - Harry Caray
~
"Wang, my third at-bat, he threw me a 1-0 fastball that I fouled straight back, and he came back with another heater, which surprised me." - Freddie Freeman
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Aug 15, 2011 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Sometimes, I join in the game threads to stay a little bit sane. A little bit of distraction goes a long way. Don’t think I can do it for a playoff game though.
by LEastCoastBears on Aug 16, 2011 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions
No one is mad Constanza is playing
We would just like to see Heyward playing more than 3 times per week somehow.
Shrimp, Steak, Liquor, and Pasta
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There are a lot of people whizzing on Constanza
I’m not one of them, but I would like to see Jason playing more. I would also like to see Jason being helped by a professional hitting coach.
by Sam Jethroe on Aug 15, 2011 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't think he's a long term solution at all
But he has been awesome so far
Shrimp, Steak, Liquor, and Pasta
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We need to steal the Mets thing and make it cool.
“Jo-SE!! Jose, Jose Jose!!! Jo-SE! Jo-SE!”
"It looks like The Hound of the Baskervilles out there." - Steve Stone
"...I'm reminded of Wuthering Heights." - Harry Caray
~
"Wang, my third at-bat, he threw me a 1-0 fastball that I fouled straight back, and he came back with another heater, which surprised me." - Freddie Freeman
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Aug 15, 2011 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey, at least we would get to use it more often.
(oooooooooooooh)
"It looks like The Hound of the Baskervilles out there." - Steve Stone
"...I'm reminded of Wuthering Heights." - Harry Caray
~
"Wang, my third at-bat, he threw me a 1-0 fastball that I fouled straight back, and he came back with another heater, which surprised me." - Freddie Freeman
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Aug 15, 2011 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions
lol……. what is that….. the one play where he didn’t get on base>?
jeez. ……why?
"It looks like The Hound of the Baskervilles out there." - Steve Stone
"...I'm reminded of Wuthering Heights." - Harry Caray
~
"Wang, my third at-bat, he threw me a 1-0 fastball that I fouled straight back, and he came back with another heater, which surprised me." - Freddie Freeman
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Aug 15, 2011 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s not from tonight. Looks like we were playing the Mets. It’s a good gif though.
by ducheneaux13 on Aug 15, 2011 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Lol, no shit it’s not from tonight, but it’s weird to see him in a gif where he doesn’t get on base. I’m just like, why that one?
"It looks like The Hound of the Baskervilles out there." - Steve Stone
"...I'm reminded of Wuthering Heights." - Harry Caray
~
"Wang, my third at-bat, he threw me a 1-0 fastball that I fouled straight back, and he came back with another heater, which surprised me." - Freddie Freeman
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Aug 15, 2011 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Because it’s a cool gif, are you surprised he didn’t get on during that gif?
Shrimp, Steak, Liquor, and Pasta
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yes, that's what I'm saying
he always gets on. but not there. just kind of odd.
"It looks like The Hound of the Baskervilles out there." - Steve Stone
"...I'm reminded of Wuthering Heights." - Harry Caray
~
"Wang, my third at-bat, he threw me a 1-0 fastball that I fouled straight back, and he came back with another heater, which surprised me." - Freddie Freeman
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Aug 15, 2011 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions
I mean that was a worse swing than Matt Diaz, first time I could ever say that.
Shrimp, Steak, Liquor, and Pasta
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Matt
Is like a chunky Willie McGee. He can take a swing that makes him look like Les Nessman and then line a beautiful gapper on the next pitch.
by Sam Jethroe on Aug 15, 2011 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions
this is right before he licked the bat…I still don’t understand THAT
by LEastCoastBears on Aug 16, 2011 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions
what's to understand?>
We are the music-makers…. And We are the dreamers of the dreams.
"It looks like The Hound of the Baskervilles out there." - Steve Stone
"...I'm reminded of Wuthering Heights." - Harry Caray
~
"Wang, my third at-bat, he threw me a 1-0 fastball that I fouled straight back, and he came back with another heater, which surprised me." - Freddie Freeman
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Aug 16, 2011 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions
Mac trying to crush Freddie.
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, oh come on….. thought I had a vid, there
"It looks like The Hound of the Baskervilles out there." - Steve Stone
"...I'm reminded of Wuthering Heights." - Harry Caray
~
"Wang, my third at-bat, he threw me a 1-0 fastball that I fouled straight back, and he came back with another heater, which surprised me." - Freddie Freeman
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Aug 15, 2011 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions
I like to tease.
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
....Doh!
"It looks like The Hound of the Baskervilles out there." - Steve Stone
"...I'm reminded of Wuthering Heights." - Harry Caray
~
"Wang, my third at-bat, he threw me a 1-0 fastball that I fouled straight back, and he came back with another heater, which surprised me." - Freddie Freeman
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Aug 15, 2011 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Chip and Freddi doing some weird kind of Eiffel Tower pose...
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
it’s called Joy =)
"It looks like The Hound of the Baskervilles out there." - Steve Stone
"...I'm reminded of Wuthering Heights." - Harry Caray
~
"Wang, my third at-bat, he threw me a 1-0 fastball that I fouled straight back, and he came back with another heater, which surprised me." - Freddie Freeman
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Aug 15, 2011 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Its a great video, try it.
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
hmmm……. nah. lol
"It looks like The Hound of the Baskervilles out there." - Steve Stone
"...I'm reminded of Wuthering Heights." - Harry Caray
~
"Wang, my third at-bat, he threw me a 1-0 fastball that I fouled straight back, and he came back with another heater, which surprised me." - Freddie Freeman
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Aug 15, 2011 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions
If Uggla had gone 0-for tonight....
it almost would have made Darwin Barney seem like less of a douchebag. I still say 9/10 times the guy doesn’t make that play. No way in hell.
However…..
"It looks like The Hound of the Baskervilles out there." - Steve Stone
"...I'm reminded of Wuthering Heights." - Harry Caray
~
"Wang, my third at-bat, he threw me a 1-0 fastball that I fouled straight back, and he came back with another heater, which surprised me." - Freddie Freeman
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Aug 15, 2011 10:55 PM EDT reply actions
if Uggla had hit a liner on that play
maybe I would be mad at Barney, but it was really just a flare that Barney made that great play on…
by LEastCoastBears on Aug 15, 2011 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions
How that teeny-weeny guy got that mich extension on that is beyond me. Why he’s playing in the Bigs, I guess. But regardless, he fucked up history.
"It looks like The Hound of the Baskervilles out there." - Steve Stone
"...I'm reminded of Wuthering Heights." - Harry Caray
~
"Wang, my third at-bat, he threw me a 1-0 fastball that I fouled straight back, and he came back with another heater, which surprised me." - Freddie Freeman
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Aug 15, 2011 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions
You cant really knock him for doing that, can you?
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 can, sure. Maybe not other people. But yeah. I’ll knock him for doing that. He shouldn’t have made that play. And I can honestly say that. The stars aligned. Regardless of what he does at the plate. I’m not saying he sucks. He doesn’t. But that play was a freak of nature.
"It looks like The Hound of the Baskervilles out there." - Steve Stone
"...I'm reminded of Wuthering Heights." - Harry Caray
~
"Wang, my third at-bat, he threw me a 1-0 fastball that I fouled straight back, and he came back with another heater, which surprised me." - Freddie Freeman
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Aug 15, 2011 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Mister Barney better hope Uggla doesn’t get a hit every game until September 7, or there’s going to be a few unhappy Braves fans.
Twitter: @TAlmeyda
by TonyAlmeyda on Aug 15, 2011 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions
If Barney was a Red Sock, and said event occurred against a Yankee….
Honestly, there would be reason for him to fear for his life. All joking aside.
"It looks like The Hound of the Baskervilles out there." - Steve Stone
"...I'm reminded of Wuthering Heights." - Harry Caray
~
"Wang, my third at-bat, he threw me a 1-0 fastball that I fouled straight back, and he came back with another heater, which surprised me." - Freddie Freeman
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Aug 15, 2011 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions
No, you can't.
Hitting streaks wouldn’t mean shit if guys were out there taking dives for you (in the metaphorical sense). He did what he was supposed to. Great play, and good on him.
Still shouldn’t have made it. He got very lucky. He made a Willie Mayes’esque catch.
"It looks like The Hound of the Baskervilles out there." - Steve Stone
"...I'm reminded of Wuthering Heights." - Harry Caray
~
"Wang, my third at-bat, he threw me a 1-0 fastball that I fouled straight back, and he came back with another heater, which surprised me." - Freddie Freeman
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Aug 15, 2011 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Huge win, especially on the heel of Sunday's loss
and the two unearned run due to Bourn’s error
Had Hanson been healthy (and on top of his game), tomorrow could have been a sweet revenge against Bochy for leaving him off the All-Star game. I’m looking forward to see Randall Delgado getting another start, however.
by LEastCoastBears on Aug 15, 2011 10:57 PM EDT reply actions
Screw sleep!!
I’m watching Ghostbusters 2!!!!
lolol. love that movie. saw it in the theater. 1989. I was 5.
"It looks like The Hound of the Baskervilles out there." - Steve Stone
"...I'm reminded of Wuthering Heights." - Harry Caray
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"Wang, my third at-bat, he threw me a 1-0 fastball that I fouled straight back, and he came back with another heater, which surprised me." - Freddie Freeman
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Aug 15, 2011 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Child. I saw the original Ghostbusters 6 times in the theater when I was a teenager.
"Baseball is the only place in life where a sacrifice is really appreciated."
Yeah, well I saw the original in the theater too,
the same theater where John Larroquette paid for John Candy’s wife’s tickets in Summer Rental.
So there.
Wow that was a long time ago.
I still completly disagree with having Hudson bat with men on corners with 1 out. But yes it worked out well now.
Shrimp, Steak, Liquor, and Pasta
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Huddy can hit, man. All of our other guys (sans Freeman) have been terrified of a man on 3rd. I would have given Huddy the shot.
"It looks like The Hound of the Baskervilles out there." - Steve Stone
"...I'm reminded of Wuthering Heights." - Harry Caray
~
"Wang, my third at-bat, he threw me a 1-0 fastball that I fouled straight back, and he came back with another heater, which surprised me." - Freddie Freeman
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Aug 15, 2011 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Put in Conrad all he has to do is hit a sac fly or weak dribbler to SS or 2B and we have a tied game
Shrimp, Steak, Liquor, and Pasta
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I don’t see Conrad coming up big there. Not right now, anyway. Called 3rd strike, or popout. Guaranteed.
"It looks like The Hound of the Baskervilles out there." - Steve Stone
"...I'm reminded of Wuthering Heights." - Harry Caray
~
"Wang, my third at-bat, he threw me a 1-0 fastball that I fouled straight back, and he came back with another heater, which surprised me." - Freddie Freeman
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Aug 15, 2011 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions
I won’t lie, I thought we were screwed when I saw Hinske and not Chipper. Hinske was the man.
"It looks like The Hound of the Baskervilles out there." - Steve Stone
"...I'm reminded of Wuthering Heights." - Harry Caray
~
"Wang, my third at-bat, he threw me a 1-0 fastball that I fouled straight back, and he came back with another heater, which surprised me." - Freddie Freeman
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Aug 15, 2011 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Until you realized
that his full legal name is Eric Motherfucking-Clutch Hinske.
BTW, that walk, while subtle was a HUGE part of that rally as it allowed us to go 2nd and 3rd with one out.
All while Fredi is surrounded by a bunch of orangutans, trying to teach them how to bunt the rocks and coconuts that angry 300 lb gorillas are throwing at them,
by royhobbs on Jul 29, 2011 11:20 AM PDT
by Santaklose11 on Aug 16, 2011 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions
Drawing walks…… felt so weird.
…..Parrish probly down there pulling out clumps of hair ;)
"It looks like The Hound of the Baskervilles out there." - Steve Stone
"...I'm reminded of Wuthering Heights." - Harry Caray
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"Wang, my third at-bat, he threw me a 1-0 fastball that I fouled straight back, and he came back with another heater, which surprised me." - Freddie Freeman
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Aug 16, 2011 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions
I didn't know
That was his full name. It all makes sense now.
"You owe it to yourself to be successful. After that you'll owe it to the IRS."
He must have bought that name from Conrad.
Or won it in a high-stakes poker game.
Doesn’t matter what you think Conrad will do. He has a much better chance of getting the run in than Hudson
Shrimp, Steak, Liquor, and Pasta
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In 2010, sure. Not to knock Conrad, but again, Huddy can hit. Nothing would surprise me.
None of this really matters, though. You can disagree. It’s your right to.
We still won.
"It looks like The Hound of the Baskervilles out there." - Steve Stone
"...I'm reminded of Wuthering Heights." - Harry Caray
~
"Wang, my third at-bat, he threw me a 1-0 fastball that I fouled straight back, and he came back with another heater, which surprised me." - Freddie Freeman
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Aug 15, 2011 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Now it is awesome
We have all our relievers besides Martinez and still get the victory.
I’m just saying I’d prefer to have Conrad hitting over Hudson because our bullpen could competently replace Hudson for the next 3 innings.
But it worked out well all set and done.
Shrimp, Steak, Liquor, and Pasta
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I'm considering this the win
That CMart deserved in the 19 inning game.
by Sam Jethroe on Aug 15, 2011 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Cheers to that.
Guy is an unsung force.
"It looks like The Hound of the Baskervilles out there." - Steve Stone
"...I'm reminded of Wuthering Heights." - Harry Caray
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"Wang, my third at-bat, he threw me a 1-0 fastball that I fouled straight back, and he came back with another heater, which surprised me." - Freddie Freeman
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Aug 15, 2011 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Like an alternate version of Meds that came out of nowhere, when Meds went down, and we still needed Meds.
Enter Martinez.
"It looks like The Hound of the Baskervilles out there." - Steve Stone
"...I'm reminded of Wuthering Heights." - Harry Caray
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"Wang, my third at-bat, he threw me a 1-0 fastball that I fouled straight back, and he came back with another heater, which surprised me." - Freddie Freeman
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Aug 15, 2011 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions
This win was awesome, but Fredi ought to be thanking Freeman and the rest of the hitters in the 9th for bailing him out.
"And like lambs to the slaughter, the Braves take the field."- Skip Caray
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Aug 15, 2011 11:18 PM EDT reply actions
That
Or some variation of it, can usually be said after most Braves wins.
by Sam Jethroe on Aug 15, 2011 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions
with the Hudson popout bunt attempt.. i felt he shouldve taken a hack at it instead..
fuck the giants!!!
by Followed_By_Helly_Sf_Gnat_Bikers on Aug 15, 2011 11:20 PM EDT reply actions
Gigantes something like 49-2 when leading after 8th.....
Makes it 49x sweeter.
~
It will probably be said, a month from now, that Freeman turned the tides.
"It looks like The Hound of the Baskervilles out there." - Steve Stone
"...I'm reminded of Wuthering Heights." - Harry Caray
~
"Wang, my third at-bat, he threw me a 1-0 fastball that I fouled straight back, and he came back with another heater, which surprised me." - Freddie Freeman
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Aug 15, 2011 11:35 PM EDT reply actions
hell yea
All we have to do is go 29-11 and we’ll win 100 games. I’m down.
by crimsonqueen9 on Aug 15, 2011 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Apparently
…the Braves are majorly hated by the Giants fans, via the eruptions on their SB blog. As usual, the #1 complaint is the chop, something I never cared for until I realized how much it pisses off the other teams.
did they always use the chop excessively in the 90’s as they do now?
i kinda do wish they’d play other music from time to time
by Followed_By_Helly_Sf_Gnat_Bikers on Aug 15, 2011 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions
The Chop was brought by Deion Sander’s from his playing days at Florida State.
If I had a nickel for everytime someone told me I should shutup, I'd probably have 5 or 6 bucks.
yep. Neion Deion. lol
Now it’s probably world-renowned.
"It looks like The Hound of the Baskervilles out there." - Steve Stone
"...I'm reminded of Wuthering Heights." - Harry Caray
~
"Wang, my third at-bat, he threw me a 1-0 fastball that I fouled straight back, and he came back with another heater, which surprised me." - Freddie Freeman
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Aug 15, 2011 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions
I am still unclear how that happened.
Did he stand in the dugout chanting and chopping, and the entire stadium followed him? Or did he go out on the field and lead a cheer?
Does anyone know?
it’s used extensively during rally situations
by crimsonqueen9 on Aug 15, 2011 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions
We all love it. Yeah. I like it better without the little whistle interlude. Old-school. Ongoing.
It apparently gets in other peoples’ heads, so it makes it that much cooler. I rarely even think about it. Just comes naturally.
"It looks like The Hound of the Baskervilles out there." - Steve Stone
"...I'm reminded of Wuthering Heights." - Harry Caray
~
"Wang, my third at-bat, he threw me a 1-0 fastball that I fouled straight back, and he came back with another heater, which surprised me." - Freddie Freeman
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Aug 15, 2011 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Apparently …the Braves are majorly hated by the Giants fans, via the eruptions on their SB blog.
Deep down, they know just how lucky they were to get by us last year.
by Sam Jethroe on Aug 16, 2011 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions
[the feeling is mutual]
totally that. without Cody Ross’ mystical run as Superman last fall, it wouldn’t have happened.
"It looks like The Hound of the Baskervilles out there." - Steve Stone
"...I'm reminded of Wuthering Heights." - Harry Caray
~
"Wang, my third at-bat, he threw me a 1-0 fastball that I fouled straight back, and he came back with another heater, which surprised me." - Freddie Freeman
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Aug 16, 2011 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions
The weird thing
Is that it almost seemed like after their close call with us in the NLDS, they just never looked back. They handled the Phills (I know you hate the Giants but they were, BY FAR, the lesser of two evils there) and made quick work of a WS that I expected to by a 6 or 7 gamer.
by Sam Jethroe on Aug 16, 2011 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions
That was the one thing I gave them props for…disposing of Philly. Essentially doing our dirty work. I dug that.
"It looks like The Hound of the Baskervilles out there." - Steve Stone
"...I'm reminded of Wuthering Heights." - Harry Caray
~
"Wang, my third at-bat, he threw me a 1-0 fastball that I fouled straight back, and he came back with another heater, which surprised me." - Freddie Freeman
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Aug 16, 2011 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions
I also gave them major props
for foregoing their celebrations to come out of the dugout and honor Bobby Cox after their win. That was an immensely respectful gesture which has taken the Giants out of the proverbial old dog house for me….
I actually pulled for them the rest of the way…but yeah
SWEET WIN TONIGHT!!!!
I was at the stadium….you could literally feel the momentum shift when Hinske walked after Constanza’s single.
All while Fredi is surrounded by a bunch of orangutans, trying to teach them how to bunt the rocks and coconuts that angry 300 lb gorillas are throwing at them,
by royhobbs on Jul 29, 2011 11:20 AM PDT
by Santaklose11 on Aug 16, 2011 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions
oh yeah
…and I hate the Phillies.
Who to pull for in a Phillies-Giants series was a no-brainer for me…
It comes down to this Phillies fans are infinitely douchier than Giants fans…
All while Fredi is surrounded by a bunch of orangutans, trying to teach them how to bunt the rocks and coconuts that angry 300 lb gorillas are throwing at them,
by royhobbs on Jul 29, 2011 11:20 AM PDT
by Santaklose11 on Aug 16, 2011 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions
Good call there, too, buddy. Good call there, too. It was such a bittersweet series. But I respected that.
"It looks like The Hound of the Baskervilles out there." - Steve Stone
"...I'm reminded of Wuthering Heights." - Harry Caray
~
"Wang, my third at-bat, he threw me a 1-0 fastball that I fouled straight back, and he came back with another heater, which surprised me." - Freddie Freeman
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Aug 16, 2011 12:21 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah...
this is how I feel about the chop. It’s okay, and actually pretty cool when you’re at the game and it starts on its own without any accompaniment from the organ. It definitely takes me back to the incredulous excitement we felt back in the early 90’s when it was hard to believe we were so good after being so bad for so long. But the best thing about the chop/chant now is how much other teams’ fans seem to hate it. It’s nice to be able to get inside their heads so easily.
"It breaks your heart. It is designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring, when everything else begins again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops and leaves you to face the fall alone." A. Bartlett Giamatti
It seems last year
The Braves had a lot more wins like this than this year. Maybe I’m just misremembering but I felt more confident last year. Either way good win. 6 hits and 6 runs off Brian Wilson in 2 1/3 innings so far. I can’t complain. Oh and Brian shave the beard. It can’t hide the shame on your face.
If I had a nickel for everytime someone told me I should shutup, I'd probably have 5 or 6 bucks.
Not just you. Last year it felt impossible to lose. Was just a matter of who was going to do it, on any given night.
I just keep telling myself that, in reality, we are much better than last year.
In all actuality, we’ve won, 6 of last 8. But the losses were brutal. And a loss tonight would have been brutal.
Freeman is God.
"It looks like The Hound of the Baskervilles out there." - Steve Stone
"...I'm reminded of Wuthering Heights." - Harry Caray
~
"Wang, my third at-bat, he threw me a 1-0 fastball that I fouled straight back, and he came back with another heater, which surprised me." - Freddie Freeman
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Aug 15, 2011 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Lots of season left but this could be a very decisive series for the Giants. I also liked the cameo appearance the 2010 Braves made tonight.
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.
They’re acting like the season is over for the Giants on their blog
by crimsonqueen9 on Aug 15, 2011 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions
They should wait until after the 4 game sweep for that talk.
If I had a nickel for everytime someone told me I should shutup, I'd probably have 5 or 6 bucks.
Realistically
They’re looking at best making no ground up. It’s extremely unlikely that they’ll win the next three, and even if they take two of them, that’s no progress made, four less games to work with, and no more head-to-head matchups.
When you’re in the lead by mid August, the calendar is your friend.
by crimsonqueen9 on Aug 15, 2011 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Wisdom
I learned this watching Braves teams bleed the calendar during the 14 straight run.
by Sam Jethroe on Aug 16, 2011 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions
I noticed, it’s really entertaining. With 6 games left against the D-backs they have a lot of control over their own destiny, but this series is really important for them, and probably psychologically important for us. All of this just makes a game like this that much sweeter.
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.
- 49x more sweeter =)
God, I loathe the Giants. Always have. I mean I literally hate those guys. Can’t stop smiling.
I feel like a schoolboy….
A schoolboy that wants to make sweet, sweet love to you, Mary….
"It looks like The Hound of the Baskervilles out there." - Steve Stone
"...I'm reminded of Wuthering Heights." - Harry Caray
~
"Wang, my third at-bat, he threw me a 1-0 fastball that I fouled straight back, and he came back with another heater, which surprised me." - Freddie Freeman
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Aug 15, 2011 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Per Bowman
Tim Hudson: "Thank God we won. I wouldn’t have been able to sleep tonight if we had lost this game." #Braves
that one
"It looks like The Hound of the Baskervilles out there." - Steve Stone
"...I'm reminded of Wuthering Heights." - Harry Caray
~
"Wang, my third at-bat, he threw me a 1-0 fastball that I fouled straight back, and he came back with another heater, which surprised me." - Freddie Freeman
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Aug 15, 2011 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions
And if he isn’t RotMonth, it’s whack.
"It looks like The Hound of the Baskervilles out there." - Steve Stone
"...I'm reminded of Wuthering Heights." - Harry Caray
~
"Wang, my third at-bat, he threw me a 1-0 fastball that I fouled straight back, and he came back with another heater, which surprised me." - Freddie Freeman
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Aug 15, 2011 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Cody Ross : 2010 :: Constanza : 2011
"It looks like The Hound of the Baskervilles out there." - Steve Stone
"...I'm reminded of Wuthering Heights." - Harry Caray
~
"Wang, my third at-bat, he threw me a 1-0 fastball that I fouled straight back, and he came back with another heater, which surprised me." - Freddie Freeman
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Aug 16, 2011 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions
Except
Jose isn’t always grinning like a sleepy kindergartener.
by Sam Jethroe on Aug 16, 2011 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions
Oh sure
His game face is that of a seasoned veteran. Cody Ross is just more annoying than hell. Seeing that ball slide under his glove tonight was the cherry on my sundae. Wilson yelling, “phuck!” or whatever, was the whipped cream. =)))) phuckers
"It looks like The Hound of the Baskervilles out there." - Steve Stone
"...I'm reminded of Wuthering Heights." - Harry Caray
~
"Wang, my third at-bat, he threw me a 1-0 fastball that I fouled straight back, and he came back with another heater, which surprised me." - Freddie Freeman
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Aug 16, 2011 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions
So MCC is very upset right now… At this point they should hope for us to sweep them and roll that momentum into sweeping arizona so they can get the div lead
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."
Either way,
Seeing the Giants and/or Phuckers in the post will make me a happy camper. No sarcasm, there. I want to destroy them; both.
"It looks like The Hound of the Baskervilles out there." - Steve Stone
"...I'm reminded of Wuthering Heights." - Harry Caray
~
"Wang, my third at-bat, he threw me a 1-0 fastball that I fouled straight back, and he came back with another heater, which surprised me." - Freddie Freeman
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Aug 16, 2011 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions
I enjoy winning as well. Just don’t see the reason for the hatred of SFG
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."
*passionate hatred
I know your online BFF is of the SF persuasion, but none of this phases me. I’ve never liked the Giants. Some teams I’m indifferent to, but I’ve always hated the Giants. Even when I was a kid. That’s just the way baseball is. They hate us, too. That’s life.
"It looks like The Hound of the Baskervilles out there." - Steve Stone
"...I'm reminded of Wuthering Heights." - Harry Caray
~
"Wang, my third at-bat, he threw me a 1-0 fastball that I fouled straight back, and he came back with another heater, which surprised me." - Freddie Freeman
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Aug 16, 2011 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions
I feel that way about the Mets....
and now the Phillies too (but that is mainly because of their fans)…Outside of Dicktorino I respect the Phillies players, just not their douche, immature, vomit-on-a-7-year-old, fans who feel the need to yell insults at us in our bars in Atlanta.
Until the Phillies started winning, I had no idea their fans were that classless…
All while Fredi is surrounded by a bunch of orangutans, trying to teach them how to bunt the rocks and coconuts that angry 300 lb gorillas are throwing at them,
by royhobbs on Jul 29, 2011 11:20 AM PDT
by Santaklose11 on Aug 16, 2011 12:25 AM EDT up reply actions
I guess you've never watched an Eagles game.
They are at least as bad in football, if not worse.
"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 Aug 16, 2011 12:54 AM EDT up reply actions
Oh, I know....
Didn’t they cheer once when a guy broke his neck and they replayed it on the jumbo-tron.
IMO the whole city is pretty classless…..
All while Fredi is surrounded by a bunch of orangutans, trying to teach them how to bunt the rocks and coconuts that angry 300 lb gorillas are throwing at them,
by royhobbs on Jul 29, 2011 11:20 AM PDT
by Santaklose11 on Aug 16, 2011 1:20 AM EDT up reply actions
It wouldn’t surprise me. They booed Santa Claus too.
"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 Aug 16, 2011 12:48 PM EDT up reply actions
We’re BFFs eh?
but did something happen that made you start hating the Giants? I mean I hated them only because of Barry Bonds, and now that he’s gone I don’t mind them. They have a lot of fans up in Eugene and they are mostly good people
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."
lots of older Braves folk don't like the Giants young one
being that we were in the NL West with them for over 20 years. Not to mention that great race for the division back in 1993
DFA Heyward. I'm dead serious
by wpf3211 on Aug 6, 2011 9:11 PM EDT
I guess so
Chief is just so old….
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 used to keep an eye on the Dodgers when I was a teenager. This probably fueled it. I still pull for the Dodgers to win that division. All the other clubs play us really tough, lol.
"It looks like The Hound of the Baskervilles out there." - Steve Stone
"...I'm reminded of Wuthering Heights." - Harry Caray
~
"Wang, my third at-bat, he threw me a 1-0 fastball that I fouled straight back, and he came back with another heater, which surprised me." - Freddie Freeman
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Aug 16, 2011 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions
I live in LA now and there is something about the Dodgers I like to, I can’t put my finger on it but despite all the crap with their team they’re just likable… really enjoyed rooting for them in the playoffs recently
by SuperHeyward on Aug 16, 2011 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions
I just like the history behind the franchise.
"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 Aug 16, 2011 12:55 AM EDT up reply actions
I hate the Dodgers. Always have.
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 used to (the old NL West hatred). But since leaving the west, I don’t have that hatred of them or the Giants. I don’t dislike the Padres, either. Last years playoffs lost was hard, but it wasn’t hard to root for the Giants after our series. IDK why.
"Baseball is the only place in life where a sacrifice is really appreciated."
Got
Heem!
"Don't go ninja'n nobody that don't need ninja'n!" ~ Kung Fu Hillbilly.
by Jman781 on Aug 16, 2011 12:12 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
I am
had an awful night myself so im trying to get the mood back up
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 assume you didn’t watch the end of the game then… cause I was in a real pissy mood until the 9th too… then cured
by SuperHeyward on Aug 16, 2011 12:31 AM EDT up reply actions
I wish.
stuff came up during top 9th…
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 man, the win just rubbed it in then, well that just plain sucks, sorry about that
by SuperHeyward on Aug 16, 2011 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah. To be hauling a dresser a mattress and two night stands up the stairs alone while hearing my dad clapping and cheering bout made me just leave.
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."
Anyone seen some of the figures that some of the draftees for other teams have signed for tonight?
Ridiculous
DFA Heyward. I'm dead serious
by wpf3211 on Aug 6, 2011 9:11 PM EDT
makes ya wish youd have tried harder at baseball right?
by SuperHeyward on Aug 16, 2011 12:34 AM EDT up reply actions
That beeping you hear is the cement truck backing up
Pouring a foundation around Constanza’s name in the starting lineup
This guy has taken all the spotlight off of the first 2 weeks of our big trade acquisition, and I don’t think anyone is disappointed by that.
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)
and where have you been?
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’ve been around.
I was watching tonight’s game on MLB.tv and fell asleep during the bottom of the 8th. I was amazed when I woke up and saw the final score, but pissed that I had missed the ending by minutes. I always seem to do that with walkoffs.
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
see above how i missed 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."
One last nugget
"We did a lot of good things last year, and now we've got Julio ... That does nothing but improve the offense, and we expect to do better. That's our goal, to lead the NFL in everything. Every offensive category." -Roddy White
Jose Constanza's new nickname is Soft Balls.
He swings like a softball player and he never really hits anything hard, but somehow, someway, he makes it work and keeps getting on base.
Soft Balls is his new name. Or at least it is for me.
"It's not about me, it's about the team." - Martin Prado
Twitter: @scottcoleman55
nope
just George
All while Fredi is surrounded by a bunch of orangutans, trying to teach them how to bunt the rocks and coconuts that angry 300 lb gorillas are throwing at them,
by royhobbs on Jul 29, 2011 11:20 AM PDT
by Santaklose11 on Aug 16, 2011 1:24 AM EDT up reply actions
Georgie aka Art Vandelay
lol…….. “Soft Balls” is a total strikeout, like Coleman’s avatar.
"It looks like The Hound of the Baskervilles out there." - Steve Stone
"...I'm reminded of Wuthering Heights." - Harry Caray
~
"Wang, my third at-bat, he threw me a 1-0 fastball that I fouled straight back, and he came back with another heater, which surprised me." - Freddie Freeman
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Aug 16, 2011 11:42 AM EDT up reply actions
Maybe even better: Jose Vandelay
"Baseball is the only place in life where a sacrifice is really appreciated."
News
Sergio Romo to DL, Pat Burrell may have career ending foot surgery
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."
From McCovey Chronicles
I don’t know if you share threads with the SF Giants ‘McCovey Chronicles’ as you do with your sister blogs for the NL East.
I found this post on the SF blog interesting and kinda neat. See if the author will let you share it:
“The Braves in 2011 are pretty much what I had hoped the Giants would be this year:
* Strong rotation
* Strong bullpen
* Catcher going ape on the rest of the NL
* Rookie first baseman in the Rookie of the Year discussion
* A midseason trade acquisition playing well
* A midseason trade acquisition playing
All told, an average to slightly below-average offense, framed by a fantastic pitching staff. When I look at the Braves, I get a little jealous — not because everything’s gone right for them, but because some of the things that have gone right remind me of what I hoped the Giants would be this year. Of course, the Giants are closer to the top of their division than the Braves are to theirs. So that’s a small consolation. Very, very small."
Welcome aboard son.
Yeah I remember from the start of the NLDS last year, Grant ran a main post titled “We have seen the enemy, and the enemy is us” or something similar. These two clubs are similarly built with the same emphasis on starting pitching and growing your own prospects. Should be a fun little rivalry for the next several years.
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."
BTW
Jim Kozimor one of the commentators on ‘Chronicle Live’ the San Fran sports show which is included in the MLB Extra Innings package on Direct TV said tonight that Beltran has had ‘more steroid injections than he has hits’ for the Giants…
Giants are 3-9 since the Beltran trade. Thanks to the powers that be for Bourn and Contanza.
this guy @Jcarson10
oh wow… the way he talks about constanza.. its like jose slept with his wife/mom or something… so much hate… no props given to constanza’s contributions.. its absolutely pathetic to say the least
by Followed_By_Helly_Sf_Gnat_Bikers on Aug 16, 2011 3:38 AM EDT reply actions
Came home in the 9th
Saw the score was 4-2, said screw it and went to bed. You are all welcome.
Congrats to Jim Thome tonight as well!
We'll trade you for Cheryl Tunt. Tome again? Still nothing?
The thing about baseball...
It can be very painful to watch, sometimes…..but
As cliched as it may sound… It’s never over til it’s over.
"It looks like The Hound of the Baskervilles out there." - Steve Stone
"...I'm reminded of Wuthering Heights." - Harry Caray
~
"Wang, my third at-bat, he threw me a 1-0 fastball that I fouled straight back, and he came back with another heater, which surprised me." - Freddie Freeman
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Aug 16, 2011 8:50 AM EDT up reply actions
The win is made sweeter
By it coming at Brian Wilson’s expense. Not a fan of the ridiculous beard, the LOOK AT ME attention whoring, and the way Giants fans pretend like they wouldn’t loathe him too if he were a Dodger, so walking off on him is at least 87.2% sweeter than walking off on like Leo Nunez or Francisco Cordero.
And not sure if anyone else noticed just how much the crowd at Turner Field apparently felt the same way, the way they actually woke up in the bottom of the 9th to wildly cheer for every ball, walk and hit, and fervently boo for any called strike or out that Wilson earned. Made me a little bit proud, to be honest.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
you could see that everyone there last night got excited when he came in
players, fans, everybody
DFA Heyward. I'm dead serious
by wpf3211 on Aug 6, 2011 9:11 PM EDT
yeah...
I think I read a quote from a player (Freddie, I think) who said they got fired up by the crowd’s reaction to Wilson coming into the game.
"It breaks your heart. It is designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring, when everything else begins again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops and leaves you to face the fall alone." A. Bartlett Giamatti
Migrane flaired up yesterday...
and got really bad right before the game. I couldn’t join the GT, and spent the game in the bed with the lights down watching. Giving up the lead didn’t help things, and I almost gave up after the 8th. But I held on, just in case. So glad I did.
"Baseball is the only place in life where a sacrifice is really appreciated."
FREDDDIEEEE FREEEMAN!!
(hes not too bad at this whole baseball thing)
"Alright. If you won't listen to my words, then listen, to my dancing feet. Work drugs." – Kenny Powers
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