Show #109: The Braves Close In On First Place
The amazing month of May. McLouth’s struggles. Heyward vs. Hanson. And ranking the NL East.
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May 31st, 2010 at 12:52 am
Good show guys. I love the Manbeast or Big Red dilemma. I would go Manbeast because he plays everyday and I am on such a Heyward high right now. That said, if Tommy Gun helps us win 2 this week, then he might pull ahead of the Manbeast. I’m very flexible on that topic.
Big week coming up. Hope the Ted is rockin’ for the struggling Phils. We’re on ESPN Tuesday, so it would be nice to see the ATL folk represent our team well. If I didn’t live 7 hours away I’d be there. I smell a sweep. No Rollins, No Polanco, No Halladay. The Hudson vs. Hamels game should be a great matchup, but I think we got their number this week. LA should be an interesting series. We have both of our young SoCal kids pitching near home plus another Hudson start. I’m going out on a limb and saying KK gets his first win this week. 7-0 this week. Book it.
I honestly think the Braves are the best team in the NL East. The bullpen is the X-factor. The Braves pen has been SO CLUTCH, minus Chavez. The Phils are very beatable with their pitching, minus Halladay. Confidence is also a key. The team’s collective body language on the field is at an all time high, whereas in April it was at an all time low. Dare I say that even the Hamburglar is starting to come around. I no longer believe he should be made to carry a purse everywhere he goes, nor do I still believe he and KK have play tea parties in the clubhouse like my nieces. GO BRAVES!
P.S. Where can I find Steve interviewing Big Red?
May 31st, 2010 at 12:54 am
Gotta choose Heyward to start a team around. The pitcher without an offense versus batter without a pitcher argument is a wash. There are just as many Jake Peavys and Roy Halladays (pre-Philly) as there are Andrew McCutchens and Texas Arods. So that kind of cancels out. You need both.
Heyward’s chances of being an absolute superstar, not just the best player on the Braves team, but the very best player in MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL are decent.
Sorry, but I can’t see Hanson’s odds of becoming the next Halladay as being that great. Some scouts projected him as a #2 pitcher. I think he will be an ace for Atlanta, but he either tips pitches once in a while or… something. I see more in Hanson’s game to suggest sporadic greatness than complete dominance. Good luck finding a scout that projected Heyward as a “pretty good” hitter. Hanson wasn’t the #1 prospect in all of baseball. Heyward was not just the #1, but heralded more than any #1 in recent memory.
Hanson is very good. But look at what Heyward is doing in his first few months. It’s unfreakingbelievable. 10 jacks already. Leading the LEAGUE in the most telling offensive statistic in the game. And that’s with two mini-slumps and three small injuries. He’s hitting lefties, righties, curves, and fastballs. He’s hitting early and late, pulling and opp-field. He’s got fielders so nervous they’re erroring him onto base. If the season ended today and the Braves enter the playoffs as the Wild Card (which we lead, I think), Heyward is in the top 3 in MVP voting, to say nothing of ROY.
I look at him and I see Barry Bonds. Pitchers just not even wanting to fool with him.
More of a face, as Steve said, too. More quotable than Hanson. Plays every day, so gets quoted more often. He’s black, which in our present baseball culture makes him a special commodity.
Also, consider this: Wren solved our entire rotation problem in one offseason, but he’s been scuffling to find us an outfielder for three years. We’re programmed to consider solid pitching the harder thing to get, but lately solid outfielders are the needle in the haystack. Much less superstar outfielders.
Heyward all the way.
You guys calling us the best team in [fill in the blank] are NUTS. We’re playing very well, though.
Go Braves.
May 31st, 2010 at 12:56 am
The mental image of 6’6” Hamburglar, KK, and translator having a tea party at a table meant for 3 year old girls while surrounded by disgusted teammates is still pretty hilarious to me. If only I were a painter….
May 31st, 2010 at 1:04 am
I am a little nuts, but I think they’re right up there Bub. Before the season I thought the Cardinals and Phillies were the cream of the NL crop. If we had to play both in a 7 or 5 game series, then I would take us over Philly. I still don’t think we’re better than St. Louis because they have Carpenter and Wainwright, both of whom have owned the Braves of late. None of this talk really maters in June, though, because who knows what teams are gonna be hot when it matters. If you had told me in May or June of 2007 that the Rockies would make the Series, then I would of told you you’re crazy.
May 31st, 2010 at 3:42 am
To comment on one of the last comments made, about someone “making their way” out to see one of the rays games. I am actually driving out to Atlanta from New york(gasp, Altanta fan living in New York) to see that entire series so definitely go and join me!
May 31st, 2010 at 7:56 am
McOut – the Hanson interview is part of Show #95.
Jess – that is very, very cool that you’re coming down for the Rays series.
Bub – why is it so nuts? We were (from a record and offense standpoint) the best team in the NL East in May.
May 31st, 2010 at 9:57 am
I wouldn’t dare say Braves are better than Phillies this week of all weeks. I think the baseball gods are partial to them and I don’t wanna jinx the next three days. Go Braves!!!!
I’m pretty sure “I should have a blog Bubdylan” commented about pitchers still afraid of what Chip can do and that it won’t last. They will start going after him.
May 31st, 2010 at 10:38 am
Today’s lineup: Prado, 4; Heyward, 9; Chipper, 5; McCann, 2; Glaus, 3; Hinske, 7; Escobar, 6; McLouth. 8; Hanson, 1.
Arg.
May 31st, 2010 at 11:30 am
Headed to The Ted – will listen to the podcast on the way. What’s that? You’re all begging for a play-by-play of The Beach Boys post-game concert?? Especially Curt?? You got it!
May 31st, 2010 at 11:51 am
Big Thanks and appreciation to all veterans and current service men and women out there. The sacrifices that have been made by others for our current way of life must never be forgotten, and I am very proud to live in a country where they will never be forgotten. God Bless and Go Braves!
May 31st, 2010 at 12:10 pm
Lotsa parking lot traffic – bodes well for a big crowd. Go Braves!!
May 31st, 2010 at 12:20 pm
# 10…ditto. I just watched the condensed version of yesterday’s game and I’m still not willing to say anything specific regarding the Braves v. Phillies until after this Wednesday. In the words of the greatest boss, “I’m not superstitious just a little stitious.” I will say they played damn good yesterday. I know it was the Pirates whose pitching is bad but the Bucs had some good defense behind that pitcher. McOut is killing me but he was robbed at least once in RF. Kitchen looked awesome! Pitching out of some serious jams and only one real mistake. I was greatly comforted by his outing. Come on Big Red…be-aggressive…b-e-aggressive!
May 31st, 2010 at 12:32 pm
White caps today. Me no rikey.
May 31st, 2010 at 12:45 pm
Still can’t believe I picked 7-0 last night. I was up late doing work and was obviously a little delirious after listening to the show. I think Steve’s more reserved 5-2 is more accurate. Plus Steve’s been right on his predictions 2 weeks in a row. KK gets a win this week. It’s gotta happen. The radio guys said yesterday that he hasn’t gotten a win at the Ted in like a year and 8 days…Yikes. That means he hasn’t won in Atlanta since he faced the Blue Jays version of Roy Halladay. He hasn’t gotten a win period since like last August. He’s been pitching well and is due. He’ll pitch game 2 of LA, so the bats should be awake by then after the long flight out West. Props to the ATL fans for giving him a standing O after yesterdays game. Pretty Cool.
May 31st, 2010 at 1:15 pm
Tommy cannot walk under mendoza hitting Dobbs in this lineup….
May 31st, 2010 at 1:15 pm
I can’t take a 9-inning nail-biter!!
May 31st, 2010 at 1:16 pm
He got lucky. Almost a 20 pitch first inning. I hate Chase Utley.
May 31st, 2010 at 1:20 pm
I hate Victorino, too.
May 31st, 2010 at 1:22 pm
CHIPPER!
May 31st, 2010 at 1:22 pm
That did NOT just happen!
May 31st, 2010 at 1:25 pm
These guys are crushing balls.
May 31st, 2010 at 1:26 pm
NICE Hinske!
May 31st, 2010 at 1:33 pm
Tommy…. c’mon man.
May 31st, 2010 at 1:39 pm
No out. 32 pitches. 2nd inning. Last start against the Phils he didn’t make it out of the 5th. History may repeat itself. His control has been absent two starts in a row… Really frustrating to listen to after the offense puts up 3.
May 31st, 2010 at 1:41 pm
Whew… Is Werth hurt too?
May 31st, 2010 at 1:42 pm
Remember how Lowe used to be the luckiest pitcher in MLB?? Not anymore.
May 31st, 2010 at 1:50 pm
haha…Anne, tell Prado that I love him.
May 31st, 2010 at 1:57 pm
4 BB after facing 11 batters….
May 31st, 2010 at 1:58 pm
Maybe not? gameday has me extremely confused…
May 31st, 2010 at 2:00 pm
Props to the ump for correcting a bad call. Wow, never thought I’d see the day.
May 31st, 2010 at 2:03 pm
Reversed call – lovely and amazing.
Prado says he loves you, too, Leah. Something about beso me mucho…
May 31st, 2010 at 2:05 pm
Joe Simpson on Chipper’s homer: “The old gray mare, she ain’t what she used to be, but she’s still got a trot or two left in her.” Thanks Gameday Highlights. Thanks Joe.
May 31st, 2010 at 2:08 pm
B Mac low flying!
May 31st, 2010 at 2:10 pm
The Phillies are playing like the April version of the Braves.
May 31st, 2010 at 2:11 pm
The radio guys are making it sound like Mac is more than a little gimpy…
May 31st, 2010 at 2:12 pm
ESKY!
May 31st, 2010 at 2:13 pm
I LOVE beating up on the Phils and I love Escobar’s aggressive base running even if he did slide too early.
May 31st, 2010 at 2:14 pm
What in the WORLD is going ON????
Go Braves!
May 31st, 2010 at 2:15 pm
Steve, hell I dunno. Maybe you’re right!
May 31st, 2010 at 2:17 pm
He’s playing hard. The radio guys have been on a Yunel love fest all day, talking about how he is a big team before self guy, which fans usually say the opposite about him. Also talking about how the fans perception of him is what makes him have that hang dog expression. He’s an emotional guy who has probably been through more hard times in 27 years- being a Cuban defector- than any of us could comprehend.
May 31st, 2010 at 2:21 pm
When I lived in Memphis I had a unique opportunity in a community outreach program to meet some Cuban defectors living in Memphis. Really sweet people who have been through a lot to get to America and a lot before they got here, which is why I will always give Yunel the benefit of the doubt. It is a completely different culture, and the flair he plays with is part of it.
May 31st, 2010 at 2:23 pm
Lol, if you think he has flair and is flashy, then I encourage you to get to know a Cuban-born musician. Talk about flair and flash!
May 31st, 2010 at 2:25 pm
Timely hits, reversed calls, costly errors. I love everything about this game so far.
May 31st, 2010 at 2:29 pm
If I were the Phillies right now, I would be completely deflated. Fielders giving up 2 unearned runs, and unable to tag Hanson when he was falling apart. Then Cox comes out to argue, gets the rare reverse, Charlie comes out to argue, gets the heave ho. Braves in a do-no-wrong groove, and Phillies must feel like we’ve felt many, many games.
Lol, on cue, Chipper snags a bullet to save extra bases.
May 31st, 2010 at 2:30 pm
Bubalicious! We’re watching the same game…at the same time! May be the first time this month! If they win today does that mean they have to lose one of the next two? I hope not.
May 31st, 2010 at 2:33 pm
Hanson making them look just plain silly. So that pitch did hit the batter. Did the earlier one hit Dobbs? I couldn’t tell even on the replay.
May 31st, 2010 at 2:34 pm
Does Martin Prado ever not hustle? Watching the highlights, in a 6 run game he still hustles to back up first on Chipper’s Web Gem. I love me some Prado.
May 31st, 2010 at 2:34 pm
Time to score 3 more runs, Bravos. Keep it coming.
May 31st, 2010 at 2:35 pm
Preach it McOut.
May 31st, 2010 at 2:36 pm
That would be nice to see Bud, a lot of the guys could still use a 3 or 4 hit game to pull these AVGs out of the cellar.
May 31st, 2010 at 2:37 pm
Mara, I do have to check myself because last week I wrote Yunel sucks after posting a lineup. I would like to say that was in reference to his on-field play and not him as a person.
May 31st, 2010 at 2:38 pm
Heya, Princess!
May 31st, 2010 at 2:39 pm
Weird. All three hitless Braves are left handed, and I think Blanton’s splits are pretty severe.
May 31st, 2010 at 2:40 pm
Everybody having a good Memorial Day?
May 31st, 2010 at 2:41 pm
I still can’t tell one pitch from another. I’m hoping Steve and Co. can teach me a thing or two.
May 31st, 2010 at 2:50 pm
For some unknown reason Don Sutton’s legs were the topic of conversation turing that last inning. I feel weird. Hopefully they get back to baseball next inning.
May 31st, 2010 at 2:53 pm
In the words of many a Philly restaurant proprietor, Eat it Fat Joe
May 31st, 2010 at 2:53 pm
McOut cannot buy a hit.
May 31st, 2010 at 2:54 pm
In how games has McOut been outhit by our pitcher? It’s gotta be more than 5 at this point…
May 31st, 2010 at 2:55 pm
Don Sutton, “If Prado doesn’t get 2 hits he thinks it’s a bad game.” AWESOME!
May 31st, 2010 at 2:56 pm
Bobby needs to pull a LaRussa and bat McOut 9th.
May 31st, 2010 at 2:58 pm
Anne, it looks like a packed house.
May 31st, 2010 at 2:58 pm
McOut – did you go see the Redbirds play? Pretty field.
May 31st, 2010 at 3:03 pm
It’s pretty darned full, that’s for sure. Woman two seats down wearing 5-inch stilettos. Sigh. “Mara” you are NOT allowed to dress up tomorrow. I wanna see ABT t-shirt, ball cap and tennies. Sandals if you must. (same goes for you, too, Frank!)
May 31st, 2010 at 3:04 pm
Anne, oh yeah. Great place to take in a game. My school’s team got to play there a bit, too. I wasn’t on the team, but I’d go because my roommate was a relief pitcher, and I would jaw at him in the pen from the lawn behind left field. Always a good time…
May 31st, 2010 at 3:07 pm
Unfortunately I missed the Pujols era, which lasted all of 6 games…
May 31st, 2010 at 3:08 pm
Anne, I am a prissy pot for sure. However, when it comes to baseball I’m all about comfort and business. Shorts, ABT tee and flip flops fo’ shizzle. I will have my Braves visor at the ready.
May 31st, 2010 at 3:09 pm
I was only there once for a pre-season negro league commemoration game – Cards vs Injuns.
May 31st, 2010 at 3:10 pm
Kabuki theatre is now the topic of conversation on the radio….
May 31st, 2010 at 3:12 pm
Very cool. Great stadium for a minor league team. Great location, too.
May 31st, 2010 at 3:12 pm
Tommy’s like, “hell I could have done that, Peter…”
Buckle down, Bravos.
May 31st, 2010 at 3:14 pm
4 consecutive doubles. YIKES!
May 31st, 2010 at 3:15 pm
Now would be a good time for a rain shower. Skies doubtful, however. Jonny’ll get ‘em!
May 31st, 2010 at 3:16 pm
Moylan might have had a better performance had he walked onto the mound, pulled his pants down, and then waddled off the field.
May 31st, 2010 at 3:16 pm
Come on Venters. I got very concerned when Joe starting talking about how the Phillies aren’t hitting and how they’ve been shut out 5 times. SHUT THE HELL UP!
May 31st, 2010 at 3:17 pm
McOut! That was hilarious!
May 31st, 2010 at 3:19 pm
Um, this feels ominous.
May 31st, 2010 at 3:22 pm
Timothy Miller is a MANBEAST! Every time he sings that one I get chills.
May 31st, 2010 at 3:24 pm
Let’s not do that again.
May 31st, 2010 at 3:24 pm
Braves got a little too comfortable against a good team. You can’t do that against any team, let alone a good team struggling. That never goes well in any sport.
May 31st, 2010 at 3:32 pm
I didn’t think Mac needed his glasses during the day.
May 31st, 2010 at 3:38 pm
That’s just Glaussy!
May 31st, 2010 at 3:38 pm
They don’t call him The Trojan for nothing! OK…so maybe I’m the only one who calls him the Trojan.
May 31st, 2010 at 3:38 pm
Indeed, Troy Glaus is a real boy!
May 31st, 2010 at 3:39 pm
Greg White with a double!
May 31st, 2010 at 3:40 pm
Why do you call him the Trojan?
May 31st, 2010 at 3:40 pm
“Glaus Insurance Sales…may I help you??”
May 31st, 2010 at 3:41 pm
Troy…
May 31st, 2010 at 3:41 pm
Hanson 2, McOut 0
May 31st, 2010 at 3:42 pm
Frank Wren today is Brilliant.
May 31st, 2010 at 3:42 pm
DUH! Don’t worry, I smacked myself in the head for that one.
May 31st, 2010 at 3:44 pm
Hammy calls him something different.
May 31st, 2010 at 3:45 pm
Nats and Fish are hungry: they’re winning, too.
May 31st, 2010 at 3:45 pm
Melky has a nine game hitting streak. Just throwing that out there. I wouldn’t bet a penny on McOut ever having a 9 game hitting streak again in his career. McOut batted around .270 with 26 HR and 46 doubles the year before he became a Brave. I think pitchers might have figured him McOut, oooohhhhhh. Wah-Wah.
May 31st, 2010 at 3:46 pm
What does Hammy call him?
May 31st, 2010 at 3:48 pm
INFANTE! Good job Johnny!
May 31st, 2010 at 3:48 pm
Venters me likey.
May 31st, 2010 at 3:48 pm
Attendance: 42,543
May 31st, 2010 at 3:48 pm
hmmmm…I’ll let Bub tell you. I’m a lady.
May 31st, 2010 at 3:50 pm
42,000+ is fantastic!
May 31st, 2010 at 3:50 pm
Bub, you still there? Tell me what it rhymes with if you don’t wanna say…
May 31st, 2010 at 3:51 pm
Yeah, that attendance is awesome!
May 31st, 2010 at 3:52 pm
heh, I have no idea what she’s talking about. What I call him rhymes with #$&%.
May 31st, 2010 at 3:54 pm
Hah, I think I’ve called him that a few times too.
May 31st, 2010 at 3:54 pm
you remember…you had to explain what he meant. McOut, he referred to a different kind of Trojan.
May 31st, 2010 at 3:55 pm
Heyward 0 for 5 and we score 9 runs. That’s almost the most promising fact of the whole day.
May 31st, 2010 at 3:56 pm
Chavez. God help us.
May 31st, 2010 at 3:59 pm
Now we get to see just how bad the Phil’s offensive slump REALLY is. Good grief, an out. They’re in big, big trouble.
May 31st, 2010 at 3:59 pm
White caps make it look like we are watching some sort of softball league for painters or convicts.
May 31st, 2010 at 4:03 pm
First place!
May 31st, 2010 at 4:05 pm
I always enjoy the random Curt comments.
May 31st, 2010 at 4:07 pm
FIIIIIIIIIIIRRRRRRRSSSSSSTTTTT!!!!! Let’s win tomorrow night too!
May 31st, 2010 at 4:07 pm
I honestly do believe our pitching staff has more hits than McOut over the past 2 weeks.
May 31st, 2010 at 4:08 pm
Good: Diaz in uniform w/cast.
Bad: Diaz w/Satan-like facial hair. Shave it before I hold you down by your good arm and shave it myself!
May 31st, 2010 at 4:12 pm
Palm trees being set up on stage now…how can this NOT be great??
May 31st, 2010 at 4:13 pm
Braves just took over the best run differential in the National league at +48.
May 31st, 2010 at 4:16 pm
Man that sounds good. Happy Memorial Day indeed! 16 hours!
May 31st, 2010 at 4:17 pm
Man that sounds good. Happy Memorial Day indeed! Twin-t-8-ow-ers!
May 31st, 2010 at 4:17 pm
Over the last 2 weeks McOut has 7 hits and the pitching staff has 7 hits. We’re all tied up.
May 31st, 2010 at 4:20 pm
I hate math and posting from a lap top. I work better on my iPhone.
May 31st, 2010 at 4:20 pm
The Ted is going to make a mint: Beer still flowing and all food stands still open. Nobody should watch The Beach Boys sober.
May 31st, 2010 at 4:22 pm
I think the radio dudes said the Braves are undefeated when they score 5 runs. When they have the lead after 7 they’re 23-1. Pitching. Pitching. Pitching. Go Braves. Jim Powell also said that we’ve only have lost like 4 games when we only score 4. This is a solid team Wren has put together. Never thought I’d say that back in April.
May 31st, 2010 at 4:22 pm
McOut…that’s terrible.
May 31st, 2010 at 4:23 pm
That’s not the beach boys. It’s Mike Love and 6 20-somethings.
May 31st, 2010 at 4:29 pm
Curt – true. It’s The Beach Boy.
May 31st, 2010 at 4:31 pm
Hah, I was wondering how many Beach Boys were still in the band. I guess it’s like the Temptations, the Four Tops, and a bunch of other bands from the 60s. At this point, if any of them have more than 2 original members in the band, let alone alive, I’m impressed.
May 31st, 2010 at 4:34 pm
Homer The Brave is wearing a hawaiian shirt (of course)
May 31st, 2010 at 4:36 pm
Poor Roadies. Even in the sunshine they wear black.
May 31st, 2010 at 4:42 pm
I smell lip synch. I’m outta here.
May 31st, 2010 at 4:51 pm
Anne, you have exceptional olfactory senses.
May 31st, 2010 at 4:53 pm
Some guys went to see Brian Wilson and swore his keyboard wasn’t even plugged in.
May 31st, 2010 at 4:56 pm
Hey Curt, how’s the beach?
May 31st, 2010 at 5:00 pm
Very nice. Litchfield is just south of Myrtle Beach. Great weather – a little hot, but very tolerable – and zero of the cheese from Myrtle. Although we did head up there today and hit the Ripley’s Aquarium, checked out some Putt Putt courses and some water slides. All the glory Myrtle has to offer. Thanks.
May 31st, 2010 at 5:01 pm
Signs of the Apocalypse: Marlins are selling unused tickets for the perfect game thrown against them.
May 31st, 2010 at 5:46 pm
I bet they have a lot of those tickets still laying around…
May 31st, 2010 at 5:50 pm
There’s an article on the AJC site about JJ possibly being back by late June… What happens with Medlen? Also, they have to call up Resop (4-1 w/ 2.something ERA at AAA) soon or let him go… Should be interesting to see what moves are going to be made. My guess would be that both Resop and Medlen will go to the pen. What do you fine folks think?
May 31st, 2010 at 6:58 pm
Some choice quotes from the Post article on Jeffrey, [and my uberobnoxious reactions in superfly brackets]
Milwaukee: Jeff Francoeur is done listening to most of the hitting advice he has been receiving. [this is old news, pal]
The struggling Mets right fielder was told by manager Jerry Manuel during a meeting yesterday that it’s time he tuned out the chatter in his brain. [and the chatter in his mouth, too, Jerry was thinking]
“I’ve let way too many people into my circle of trust,” Francoeur said before the Mets’ 8-6 loss to the Brewers last night at Miller Park. [let's call it your Circle of Bust.]
The new plan is for Francoeur to listen exclusively to Manuel and hitting coach Howard Johnson. [...he said in a text message to Rudy Jamarillo]. Entering last night, he was in a 20-for-130 (.154) nosedive dating to the Mets’ 20-inning victory in St. Louis on April 17. [those 25 homers his chattering promised seem less likely]
“I listened to three people last year [I kept swinging for the moon at pitch-outs, but I did like to listen to them talking]: Jerry, HoJo and [Gary] Sheffield,” Francoeur said. “I’ve got to listen to HoJo and Jerry, and everybody else, I’m not going to be a [jerk] about it, I’ll take their advice and let it go in one ear and out the other. [So, if you have something to tell me, I'll pretend I'm paying attention].
“Right now I’m up at the plate and I’m thinking about six different things [mmm, taco salads are gooood... I wonder what they're doing in Atlanta right now...my smile hurts, maybe I'll give it the day off], and you can’t hit doing that.” [or anything. you can't hit doing anything, this is my conclusion.]
“I’ve never been a guy to worry about my average,” Francoeur said. [no sh*t Sherlock] “It will be there at the end, regardless — .260 or .270 or whatever. [I'm betting on "whatever"]
“But what’s [ticked] me off the last few weeks is I’m not driving the ball. That’s what frustrates me.” [That, and the way I suck at baseball]
The road back, he said, starts with simplicity. He believes that listening to Manuel and Johnson exclusively will unclutter his mind. [Are two rocks banging against each other called "clutter?"]
“You’ve got 10 different things going through your head and half of them are probably contradicting each other,” [You said it was six things just one paragraph ago. I guess "taco salad" mutated into Taco and Salad] Francoeur said. “Last year I got in such a great routine and I’ve got to get back to that.” [Yeah, boy, get back to last year's routine, Jeff. See you in the funny papers].
May 31st, 2010 at 7:10 pm
Teheran tore it up AGAIN! The guy is dominating the way Hanson was dominating the minors.
May 31st, 2010 at 7:19 pm
McOut – I call him the Jimmy Hat. But these days, I’ll call Troy whatever he likes (except for “nimble”).
GO BRAVES!!! FIRST PLACE!!!
May 31st, 2010 at 7:30 pm
Julio Teheran’s stat line since being promoted to High A Ball: 2-0, 0.43 ERA, 21 IP, 1 ER on a HR, 14 H, 28 K, and 4 BB. He turned 19 in January! They must have no hitting on that team because Delgado is 2-4 with a 2.62 ERA in 11 starts. An article on fox sports Braves page mentions that Delgado could find himself in Atlanta by next year. My guess would be that Teheran won’t be far behind. My favorite part of the Delgado story is that the Mets offered him twice as much as the Braves, but he still signed with the Braves because he wanted to wear the tomahawk on his chest. AWESOME!
Bub, thanks for that Frenchy bit. Pretty funny. Frenchy is a moron. Too many hits to the head playing football. My favorites were “Last year I got in such a great routine”. Really Frenchy, when? and your call on the “whatever” for his batting average. I would bet on the whatever, too. That guy is McOut bad. I wonder if he hits as well as a pitching staff too? We probably should of seen the McOut struggles coming when he only got 1 hit off Spring Training pitching.
May 31st, 2010 at 7:31 pm
The Jimmy Hat: Wow, that is right there with Hamburglar. Was Hamburglar a Hammy or Curt creation?
May 31st, 2010 at 7:36 pm
[That, and the way I suck at baseball.]. Hil-freakin-larious!
May 31st, 2010 at 8:09 pm
I’m sure you’ve seen or heard the stat by now, but it bears repeating: Braves have not been in 1st place later than June 1 since 2005!!!!! I am so happy right now. Lots of great posts today. Don’t remember who said it, but I agree that the Braves are riding an uncanny “do no wrong” streak right now and the Phils have got to be pretty deflated adding today’s games to their recent woes. LOVE IT!
Another great post about our offense today with no contribution from Heyward (and in a nod to Hammy from the show last night, nothing from McLouth either) and still being so successful. Some impressive stuff going on with this team right now.
McOut – I bet that Medlen goes back to the pen when JJ returns. Regarding Resop, I bet they are trying to trade him. Doesn’t make much sense to put him back in the bullpen since he’s flourishing in a starting role.
May 31st, 2010 at 8:11 pm
Haven’t had time to listen to the show or read all the posts since. Is tomorrow the day ABT is getting together at the game? I’m going to wednesdays game. Princess, will you be there?
May 31st, 2010 at 8:41 pm
Steve, I’ve done a little name change to see if it gets my former namesake going. Yeah, I think Medlen to the pen is inevitable. It will be interesting to see what they do with Resop. I know he’s been a dud in the past, but maybe they can get something for him, like a shiny new ball, or a new can of dip for Chipper, or a new tattoo for Moylan. I don’t see how he can fit on the big league roster with a full staff and pen, and they have to do something by the next two weeks.
May 31st, 2010 at 8:49 pm
With Resop back, it just means another option in the outfield. I am also dusting off all of my Resop schtick. Good times.
May 31st, 2010 at 9:02 pm
FIRST PLACE!!!!! Did I mention that I’m absolutely drunk on the success in May?
May 31st, 2010 at 9:06 pm
Game…tomorrow…anybody?
May 31st, 2010 at 9:15 pm
Cledus, yes the coolest of the cool ABTers will be at tomorrow’s game. My entire family will be in the outfield seats for Wednesday’s game. I would love to have a mini meet and greet before the game on Wednesday. Steve, if you’re not too busy can you maybe shoot Tcc my email address? Is that possible? Sorry to be so criptic but you know…there are crazies out there. Tcc, you might have to email Steve@atlantabaseballtalk.com. I think that’s it.
May 31st, 2010 at 9:17 pm
Cledus, yes the coolest of the cool ABTers will be at tomorrow’s game. My entire family will be in the outfield seats for Wednesday’s game. I would love to have a mini meet and greet before the game on Wednesday. Steve, if you’re not too busy can you maybe shoot Tcc my email address? Is that possible? Sorry to be so cryptic but you know…there are crazies out there. Tcc, you might have to email Steve@atlantabaseballtalk.com. I think that’s it.
May 31st, 2010 at 9:25 pm
Damn this stupid slow Internet filled with sucktitude that makes me resubmit comments!
May 31st, 2010 at 9:49 pm
Mara..I’ve emailed Steve requesting an exchange of info so we can arrange a mini meet. If all else fails, look for me. I’m a 59 yo guy wearing an old blue Braves hat and a brand new JH #22 t shirt!
May 31st, 2010 at 9:54 pm
The Natinals announced at 7pm that Strasburg will start June 8th against the Buccos. By 9pm the Natinals had sold out the game. Wow! Dugout Box seats going for $2,000. Wow!
Braves actually got a little love from Baseball Tonight. Wow! On a less surprising note, Bobby Valentine is still very annoying. The Mets get more coverage on that show when they’re in last than the Braves do when they’re in first. The Mets suck and get more coverage than the Rays, best team in baseball, ever do. They talk about the Mets staff more than the Rays staff, which at one point had three guys with 5-1 like records and low ERAs. ESPN has completely sold it’s sole to New York and Boston.
May 31st, 2010 at 10:01 pm
I say 5-1 like because I think Price’s record was 6-1 at the time, and Garza and Shields were still at 5-1. Since then Garza and Shields have come back to Earth. Now Shields is 5-3, Price 7-2, and Garza 5-3. Wade Davis, their #5 is 5-4, and Niemann is 5-0. I’m really looking forward to that series. The Rays aren’t playing as well as they once were, and I think the Braves can get ‘em with the series being at the Ted. Plus they got Soriano in the 9th, lol. Soriano has a lot of saves, but believe me, a lot of those saves have been shaky at best. GO BRAVES!
May 31st, 2010 at 11:02 pm
I can’t stop looking at it.
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/standings/index.jsp
May 31st, 2010 at 11:09 pm
Bub – Totally. I have done it like five times today. I didn’t realize that we had the best home record in the majors. Holy cr&p. We are good. Seriously.
Gotta win tomorrow. Gotta keep this going. We can beat Hamels. Hudson is a stud. I LOVE WINNING BASEBALL!
June 1st, 2010 at 12:17 am
Me three! ta-wenty hours! I’m going to wrap Christmas lights around my head like a turban so you guys can see me on ESPN. Don’t worry Steve…I got an extra set buddy!
June 1st, 2010 at 9:30 am
FIRST PLACE!!!!
Did anyone hear Mark Bowman on 790am this morning? Sounded like he just woke up. Really uncompelling radio. Wow.
June 1st, 2010 at 10:49 am
Tcc – sorry I won’t join you at the day game on Wednesday…this “business man” will be working during the “Business Man’s Special.”
June 1st, 2010 at 11:09 am
NO RAIN. (but if there’s rain, I look forward to a new segment I’ll call: “Beers, Brats and Bull&*@% with Ballpark Frank.”) “Mara” – I hear he’s paying…
June 1st, 2010 at 11:17 am
in re # 157 – Steve: I’m gonna make her sit next to you.
June 1st, 2010 at 11:17 am
SA-WEET!
June 1st, 2010 at 1:51 pm
Considering how bad our offense was in April and how good Ubaldo Jimenez is, 10-1 with like a 0.78 ERA in 11 starts, I no longer feel as bad about that no-no. Especially considering the garbage line up used for that game. In reality, when you factor the garbage line up and his pitching together, then the no-no is not that surprising to me. I heard on Mike and Mike that he is having the best year a pitcher has ever had in 90 years. My advice to the Braves if they have to face him again is to try to work the pitch count and hope for the bullpen.
Really really hope the Southern Gentleman, Timmy Hudson, dominates pretty boy Cole Hamels and the Phils tonight. Have fun at the game everybody. I’ll be watching you on ESPN from South Florida. I really hope Hershiser isn’t calling the game because he always finds ways to knock the Braves. I guess that loser is still bitter about 95. I guess being a former Dodger and the Braves and dodgers kind of having a past rivalry might explain it too. Regardless, Orel Hershiser is a loser. That said, GO BRAVES! Anne, you know your job when #22 goes yard tonight.
June 1st, 2010 at 2:01 pm
Formerly Known As: Yes, I do. “MANBEAST!!!!!!” (just to clarify)
June 1st, 2010 at 2:05 pm
MANBEAST indeed.
June 1st, 2010 at 2:06 pm
Tut-tut…looks like rain.
June 1st, 2010 at 2:14 pm
There’s a nice piece on the AJC site comparing the Braves two months. It’s written by Carroll Rogers, who is subbing for David O’Brien before he goes on the 11 game road trip with our tomahawk clad heroes. Both beat writers do a great job covering the Braves, of which I’m sure all you other fanatics are well aware.
June 1st, 2010 at 2:28 pm
Steve, you should check the article out, it will ease your worry that there might be some tension between Glavine and the Tommy Gun.
June 1st, 2010 at 2:57 pm
Jayson Stark, “If the Braves play the way they were supposed to play, they could run away with the division.” This was said in reference to the 20-8 record while being 10th in the league in quality starts and with a struggling Chipper, Mac, and Esky. Buster Olney has been drinking the Braves Kool-Aid, too. Everyone is impressed with what our guys our doing with no JJ and our three perceived top offensive players struggling.
June 1st, 2010 at 2:57 pm
“Mara” – re # 166 – no way – not till after we’re ahead in the 5th.
June 1st, 2010 at 3:09 pm
Did any of you guys notice the comment made during the Sunday game? They were talking about the Phillies before they came into town, & (I think it was Glavine) said (I’m paraphrasing): Isn’t it funny that 16 or 17 days ago they got issued a verbal warning by MLB for being accused of stealing signs, & since then their offense has sizzled out?”
BURN. I think whoever said that has a point.
1st in the N.L. East…Currently the hottest team in Baseball…FEAR THE CHOP SHOP…GO BRAVES!!!
June 1st, 2010 at 3:39 pm
Yeah – I saw that. Pretty cool to read about it. So, the line up is out. And what we called for in the show this past Sunday is here: 1. Prado 2B, 2. Heyward RF, 3. Jones 3B, 4. Glaus 1B, 5. McCann C, 6. Escobar SS, 7. Infante LF, 8. Cabrera CF, 9. Hudson P
I’m so stupid, ridiculously excited about tonight.
June 1st, 2010 at 3:41 pm
BluesMan – while I don’t really believe the MLB warning thing, it’s certainly fun to believe that it’s part of the reason. In other words, I don’t just want to destroy the Phillies, I want them to be pathetic, weak cheaters too!
June 1st, 2010 at 4:04 pm
Oh my god, Infante in LF. I am right there with you on tonight Steve. Maybe Bobby has been listening to the show. It is a good show. One of the highlights of my weekend every time. Maybe Bobby also figured out that McOut has as many hits over the past 2 weeks as the pitching staff. You gotta get O his deserved ABs. I just hope it doesn’t take him to long too get it going again after essentially not playing since Escobar’s been back. Bobby has been O’s Iago over the past month. O has actually hit righties better this year, which means he’s probably an everyday player on most other teams. Love this line up. Did Bobby actually make this line up? I still can’t believe it.
June 1st, 2010 at 4:06 pm
Awesome, when I went over and reread that post I corrected the wrong “to” to “too”. I’m so excited I can’t think straight: intoxication from good baseball!
June 1st, 2010 at 4:11 pm
I don’t remember if it was Olney or Kurkjian, but one of the two said on BBT that JJ’s shoulder is in great shape. The extra rest is probably going to help him in the long run. JJ hitting full stride for last part of season is going to be the bomb. Suck it Phils! Go Braves!
June 1st, 2010 at 4:32 pm
I could not love this article more (because I’m a small person). I love it not only for the obvious Philly-pain reasons, but also because this was the article written about the Braves only a month ago. http://tinyurl.com/2fom8e3
June 1st, 2010 at 6:09 pm
“Nate’s the one that hasn’t had an off day in a long time,” Cox said of resting McLouth. “We are not going to rest him very long at all. He’s too good in center. He’s kind of like Andruw [Jones] when Andruw wasn’t hitting like he should. He’ll save you runs.”
So much for hoping… Comparing his defense to Andruw is so ridiculous it is unbearable. There is no way McOut’s defensive skills belong in the same conversation as Andruw’s. Just when I think Cox has made the most absurd statement in evaluating a player, he comes back with a head scratcher like this. I threw up in my mouth when I read that- just a disgusting observation on Cox’s part. Andruw Jones was a walking a highlight reel. Not only did he make mind-blowing catches, but he threw runners out, too. McOut is a good defensive player, but comparing him to Andruw is mind-numbingly stupid. McOut has 1 gold glove. Didn’t Andruw win like 10 in a row or something. That’s like comparing Yunel Escobar or Rafael Furcal to Ozzie Smith. It just doesn’t make any sense.
June 1st, 2010 at 6:11 pm
He isn’t kind of like Andruw Jones. He is nothing like Andruw Jones. That’s the summarized version of the previous post. Sorry for the rant…
June 1st, 2010 at 6:14 pm
I can’t wait until the second coming of Reggie Sanders is gone from the team. Actually, that’s an insult to Reggie Sanders. Reggie Sanders had a much better track record than McOut but was given nowhere near as long to struggle because it was painfully obvious that he shouldn’t be on the team. Why doesn’t the same apply for McOut?
June 1st, 2010 at 6:18 pm
Dontrelle Willis was traded from the Tigers to D’backs. No word on who(m) the Tigers got in return. Maybe we could trade Blow-Blow after all.
June 1st, 2010 at 6:20 pm
Bub, Curt, Hammy, I’m waiting for y’alls thoughts on Bobby’s comments on McOut and the D-Train trade because you guys are usually much funnier than me on such subjects…
June 1st, 2010 at 6:47 pm
Yeah…I’m sitting at the Ted. With my ABT homies.
June 1st, 2010 at 7:23 pm
TROJAN MAN!
June 1st, 2010 at 7:24 pm
Mother Nature hates the Braves. Hope y’all brought ponchos or umbrellas.
June 1st, 2010 at 7:29 pm
Thanks for thinkin of us. We’re huddled up under the overhang. How about that homer!
June 1st, 2010 at 7:30 pm
Shout out to the ABT’ers at the Ted. I’m mad jealous. Sorry it’s spittin’ on you, but glad you got to see a THREE RUN JACK already.
I SO knew Glaus was going to hit that. I was singing, to the tune of Camptown Races, “Glaus gonna f*** your whole day up… Hamels… Hamels…. Glaus gonna f*** your whole day up, oh da do da day…” and BAM, he did it.
Fun times.
June 1st, 2010 at 7:34 pm
A Phillies fan just tweeted this: “If it does resume, here’s to hoping Jo-Jo Reyes takes the mound.” At least they have a sense of humor.
June 1st, 2010 at 7:40 pm
Here’s what I think about that homer: Freddie who?
June 1st, 2010 at 7:53 pm
Anne’s new nickname for McLouth…McBenched. Hilarious!
June 1st, 2010 at 8:13 pm
Well it looks like the patron saint of sh*^%y umpires (Bill Hohn) is finally going to be getting a talking to by MLB because of how he threw Oswalt out in the opening game against the Nats. I doubt they’re fire him…but why not demote him to the Minors?
June 1st, 2010 at 8:20 pm
Bill Hohn hates freedom.
June 1st, 2010 at 8:21 pm
Playball!!!!
June 1st, 2010 at 8:41 pm
Boy, if we can win this game AND keep Tim in for 6 innings, AND tax their bullpen for 8+ innings, “we’ll be sittin’ in the fabled catbird seat.”
Points to anyone who can name the movie quote. (Steve, you should know it.)
MORE STADIUM REPORTS, PLEASE. Show me the dailies.
June 1st, 2010 at 8:45 pm
Tim Hudson, .300 AVG., 5 game hitting streak. Wasn’t he a CF @ Auburn???
June 1st, 2010 at 8:47 pm
That would be Raising Arizona.
June 1st, 2010 at 8:51 pm
Steve agrees with McOut. Where was that last pitch to J-Hey? Looking for ground balls from Huddy.
June 1st, 2010 at 9:04 pm
BIG TIME HUDDY! BIG TIME!
June 1st, 2010 at 9:07 pm
Is anyone else bummed Bill Hohn shaved his mustache?
June 1st, 2010 at 9:12 pm
TBFKA McOut with the points.
Basehit MAC!
June 1st, 2010 at 9:13 pm
Kate, I was a little bummed. Some dudes are defined by the stache. He was a good villain.
June 1st, 2010 at 9:14 pm
lol, Castro. Saves Esco’s ass.
June 1st, 2010 at 9:15 pm
Ha HAAA! 5 – 0, I’m so proud for you guys at the park. I hope it keeps up. So awesome.
June 1st, 2010 at 9:16 pm
The Braves are 22-0 when they score 5, knock on wood.
June 1st, 2010 at 9:18 pm
Ruiz with a case of the butterfingers this inning. Saves some classically bad base running and hitting by Esky.
June 1st, 2010 at 9:19 pm
Wish you were here. Such a fun game!
June 1st, 2010 at 9:20 pm
Ruiz playing like a Tennessee WR that inning.
June 1st, 2010 at 9:23 pm
Sorry, Castro is the 3B. Ruiz is the C. My bad.
June 1st, 2010 at 9:32 pm
Huddy rocks. Trying to convince Ballpark Frank to visit us on the message board. Give him a “hey howdy ho”!
June 1st, 2010 at 9:43 pm
I’m forcing everyone at the beach house to watch the game. I told them it was homework.
June 1st, 2010 at 9:44 pm
Ballpark Frank, you gotta stop in, man!
June 1st, 2010 at 9:45 pm
Okay, somebody write and tell me that woman hit by the bat isn’t from our crew.
June 1st, 2010 at 9:45 pm
Ow my eye!
June 1st, 2010 at 9:48 pm
lol.
June 1st, 2010 at 9:59 pm
Crowd #? Looks like 27k or so
June 1st, 2010 at 10:07 pm
Aaron Boone suggesting the Phillies hitters watch Hudson’s approach at the plate: priceless.
June 1st, 2010 at 10:09 pm
Steve says 31,000 and since he’s always right I’ll concur.
June 1st, 2010 at 10:11 pm
Calm down Huddy
June 1st, 2010 at 10:13 pm
I don’t know how he didn’t get that call for strike 3 on Howard after the ball that was called strike 2 on Omar last inning. More bad umpiring. Shocking.
June 1st, 2010 at 10:14 pm
We are chanting Bobby’s name as loud as possible.
June 1st, 2010 at 10:21 pm
Ballpark Frank I telling me how great Prado is. He must not know about my Meadow love.
June 1st, 2010 at 10:29 pm
Not even a sure pick off can get MANBEAST out
June 1st, 2010 at 10:30 pm
How close was that McOut?
June 1st, 2010 at 10:36 pm
That one almost got us.
June 1st, 2010 at 10:38 pm
BMAN!
June 1st, 2010 at 10:40 pm
What a GAME!!!
June 1st, 2010 at 10:42 pm
I like how Mac tucked the ball and lowered his shoulder for Ruiz to “eat it”.
June 1st, 2010 at 10:46 pm
Don’t quite understand why Infante is bunting with a 4-run lead.
June 1st, 2010 at 11:06 pm
Wow, what was Werth doing on that one? Hinske is so out of breath.
June 1st, 2010 at 11:11 pm
Steve and I were the only ones doing the “Let’s go Heyward” chant for the first pitch. Finally the entire stadium got a clue and joined in. So, you’re welcome.
June 1st, 2010 at 11:18 pm
This has been a great game. On a less-positive not, Chipper has looked absolutely terrible at the plate. He also got bailed out by Prado’s heady double play after he struggled getting the ball out of his glove and then threw a sinker to second. I guess he did get a walk so Bobby will consider it a good game for him.
June 1st, 2010 at 11:26 pm
Was Vic safe?
June 1st, 2010 at 11:28 pm
Why get Wagner up if you’re not gonna put him in to face Utley?
June 1st, 2010 at 11:29 pm
Right as I submitted that he hit Utley. I am so sick of Bobby’s managing.
June 1st, 2010 at 11:31 pm
Not to mention it was obvious that Venters didn’t have his best stuff from the start of the inning.
June 1st, 2010 at 11:34 pm
Wah freakin’ Hoo!!!
June 1st, 2010 at 11:34 pm
Whew.
Good game! That’s why we have BIL. LY. WAG. NER.
June 1st, 2010 at 11:40 pm
Addendum to Mara: I stopped by “Play it again Sports” after work and bought an old, used Rawlings glove for 20 bucks. So, I’ll be the nearly 60 yo, guy with an old blue Braves hat and a young #22 shirt on…plus the glove. See ya at the plaza, or somewhere! Go Braves!
June 1st, 2010 at 11:42 pm
Unbelievable. That was nearly like the 5th(I’ve lost count at this point-could very easily be more)game Bobby’s cost us by way of questionable lineups and bullpen decisions. It’s only June 1. Wake-up and stop letting your undying devotion to players cost us a shot at the postseason, again. Geez. You’d think he’d learn after managing for 25 years. Nope. Same ol’ stubborn Cox. It’s like we see the same 5-15 terribly managed loses/near-loses every year. I can’t wait for a new manager.
June 1st, 2010 at 11:43 pm
Wagner is the man. Imagine if we had Gonzo or Soriano in that situation…
June 1st, 2010 at 11:51 pm
Jonny V. just wanted Wagner to get a save.
June 1st, 2010 at 11:56 pm
Hey..we won, right? Try to not let that get in the way of your misery.
June 2nd, 2010 at 12:24 am
I don’t think it’s misery when one is befuddled by the tying run coming to the plate in a game in which we went into the 9th with a 5 run lead. Maybe I’m alone on that one. Could be…. Don’t worry no misery here, lol. I usually don’t feel miserable over a game. Worse s*** can happen in life. That’s my outlook. Sorry for the ranting. I’ll stop now.
June 2nd, 2010 at 12:26 am
Note to Cledus: I’ve decided to wear my ABT shirt tomorrow…gotta represent! Great game! Tons of fun hangin with Steve, Anne and BP Frank. Frank? You there?
June 2nd, 2010 at 12:36 am
Mara – I second that. It was absolutely terrific to meet you and to hang out tonight. Have a great time at the park with your family tomorrow. Bring that broom.
June 2nd, 2010 at 12:47 am
Steve, did you notice @bravesorganist replied to your tweet? That’s freakin awesome!
June 2nd, 2010 at 1:18 am
We won the series…can’t take that away from us. Sweep, sweep, sweep!!! Finally going to sleep…Go Braves!!!!!!!!!!!!
June 2nd, 2010 at 4:19 am
Just got done with work. Love my iphone and the ability to blog at any time. Was I really the only person upset with keeping Venters in in the ninth. Kind of surprised by that. Regardless, 7. N. A. Row. C’mon Hamburglar! Let’s make it a sweep. Puck the Fillies! ESPN replay is on. Timing couldn’t be better. Watching the game again. Surprise! this time I would still take Venters out after the 2nd batter he faced. I guess I’m miserable again, hahhahahaha!
June 2nd, 2010 at 4:44 am
Due to show all’s response to my previous comments about my supposed “Misery” I will begin my transition to the name of Jimmy Caan or Kathy Bates. I like Jimmy Caan more because it leads to the name of “Tollbooth”, which is obviously where Jimmy met his demise in the Godfather saga and is something I come across often in Florida. GO BRAVES!
June 2nd, 2010 at 4:49 am
Puck the Fillies!
June 2nd, 2010 at 8:24 am
Even Troy Glaus knows the ABT addage – “winning is more fun than losing”
“We’re playing good, we’re winning games,” Glaus said. “That’s always fun.”
June 2nd, 2010 at 10:06 am
Winning IS more fun than losing. Steve, I just sawed off my friends broom handle so it’s more easily maneuvered. Sucks to be her! Sweeeeeeeep!
McOut, we were screaming, literally, for Bobby to take Venters out. But, alls well that ends well. Sort of, until next time he makes a bone headed move and we lose.
June 2nd, 2010 at 10:28 am
Leah – I need some Twitter 101 help. I have three questions:
1. How did the Braves Organist know about the ABT tweet if he doesn’t follow us (I checked, he doesn’t)?
2. I went to his Twitter feed and saw his tweet that read “@atlbaseballtalk ; – )”. Shouldn’t that have showed up on the ABT feed (maybe not for the general public, but should I see that response?)
3. How did you know about his tweet?
June 2nd, 2010 at 10:37 am
Anybody see the excuse note on the Braves FB site? You can fill in the blanks and turn it in to your boss since you’re feeling poorly and need to get to the game. Signed by “Dr.” Brian McCann. That Braves front office has some time on their hands…
June 2nd, 2010 at 10:37 am
Random Jimmy Caan quote that applies to the 2008 Braves:
Showing up every day isn’t enough. There are a lot of guys who show up every day who shouldn’t have showed up at all.
Good to hear, Mara. I was screaming in my head.
June 2nd, 2010 at 10:43 am
Typical lineup for a RH pitcher. It’s our old nemesis Kyle Kendrick…
June 2nd, 2010 at 10:48 am
And McBenched is back in. Sigh.
June 2nd, 2010 at 11:30 am
Steve, I imagine @bravesorganist either has his account set up to show any comment including the words “Braves Organist” or he does a search post game for that phrase. If you follow him all his comments should show up on your feed. Actually it should show up even if you don’t follow him. It showed up on my feed because i follow him.
McBenched no more:(.
June 2nd, 2010 at 11:56 am
My people are late. They just don’t get it.
June 2nd, 2010 at 11:57 am
Dudes on 790 estimate 30,000+ last night post rain delay and everything. Serious crowd last night. I’m bringing about half that to the game today!
June 2nd, 2010 at 12:04 pm
“Mara” – re #259 – I hear you! If I could be there when the gates open every time, I would be! What IS their collective problem??
June 2nd, 2010 at 1:05 pm
2 Braves games in 24 hours…peeing my pants.
June 2nd, 2010 at 1:18 pm
People around me in last night’s game weren’t nearly as needy as those around me in today’s game. There are not 31,000 people here.
June 2nd, 2010 at 1:29 pm
I so rarely get to listen to the games on radio – loving it. Go Braves!!
June 2nd, 2010 at 1:31 pm
Glaus was robbed right in front of me.
June 2nd, 2010 at 1:39 pm
Lowdemort
June 2nd, 2010 at 1:47 pm
Why didn’t McBenched try to throw out their catcher at the plate? Unfortunately McBenched isn’t gonna live up to the new name because of Bobby. He said as much in the same interview where he compared his defensive skills to Andruw.
June 2nd, 2010 at 1:57 pm
There’s an article on bleacher report on how our pitching staff is having a better year at the plate than McBenched.
June 2nd, 2010 at 1:59 pm
If you don’t want to read the McOut article I’ll save you some time. Pitching staff .184 AVG, McBenched .179. It also mentions that Hinske has as many hits as McTerrible in half as many ABs. He really is BAD.
June 2nd, 2010 at 2:01 pm
Jones and Heap are killing me. Kill-ing-me.
June 2nd, 2010 at 2:10 pm
O Infante…I’m so glad you took over for Chipper!
June 2nd, 2010 at 2:11 pm
Why was Chipper benched (i’m not complaining, just curious because ESPN gametracker only shows that Infante replaced him, and not why). Did he hurt himself hitting into a DB and then striking out?
June 2nd, 2010 at 2:13 pm
He tweaked his ability.
June 2nd, 2010 at 2:14 pm
Sorry, that was DP, for Double Play. Also known as a Twin Killing
June 2nd, 2010 at 2:14 pm
Wade: typical hangnail injury, poor guy… (no, not really)
June 2nd, 2010 at 2:19 pm
Could it really be possible that he who is without a name might have actually figured something out? I type this knowing that it means he gets shelled next inning.
June 2nd, 2010 at 2:30 pm
Curt
You and Jim Powell and every other braves announcer needs to understand a long held baseball adherence to superstition. WHAT ARE YOU DOING!
June 2nd, 2010 at 2:36 pm
Damn you Curt if that happens.
June 2nd, 2010 at 3:09 pm
Troy Glaus NL Player of the month for May. Way to go Troy. Who would of thought that in April???
June 2nd, 2010 at 3:09 pm
Cledus says hey y’all.
June 2nd, 2010 at 3:20 pm
Ooooooooooooommmmmmaaaarrrrrr!
June 2nd, 2010 at 3:22 pm
Unbelievable.
June 2nd, 2010 at 3:23 pm
Hey, Cledus!!
June 2nd, 2010 at 3:23 pm
C’mon BWags…which is what I assume is about to happen…
June 2nd, 2010 at 3:35 pm
Could you hear the crowd chanting sweep? CRAZY!
June 2nd, 2010 at 3:39 pm
I liked the ‘overrated’ chant.
Anne, what did you say about Omar replacing Chipper?
How sweep it is.
June 2nd, 2010 at 3:44 pm
I said that Chipper injured his hangnail and had to leave the game. I may or may not have been joking.
June 2nd, 2010 at 3:46 pm
So proud of our guys.
June 2nd, 2010 at 3:46 pm
“Inflamed ring finger” sounds ominous. Hooters-ominous…
June 2nd, 2010 at 3:55 pm
Can’t wait to hear y’alls take on Chipper Dorn’s inflamed ring finger on this Sunday’s show. I’m already laughing thinking about. Safe travels Bravos. Two very hot teams playing each other this weekend. Should be another great Braves vs Dodgers series. I just looked at the pitching matchups, and on computer screen it looks like we’re in for some close games. GO BRAVES!
June 2nd, 2010 at 4:52 pm
Curt
Didn’t you say in one of the shows that this year’s Braves didn’t have an 8-0 streak in them? I’d have to go back and listen to be sure.
June 2nd, 2010 at 5:07 pm
That sounds like Curt.
June 2nd, 2010 at 5:11 pm
Oh, I think he did, Trabeck
June 2nd, 2010 at 5:25 pm
I remember Bub claiming that he would do “something” if the Braves won 8 in a row. Something memorable. Bub, save us the trouble og going back through the old shows and remind us what that was.
June 2nd, 2010 at 6:21 pm
Hammy, I can’t remember what I said I would do, but to quote Mr. Griswold, I couldn’t be more surprised if I woke up tomorrow with my head sewn to the carpet.
This run by the Braves is pretty awesome.
June 2nd, 2010 at 6:23 pm
I had to go meet with my Spanish Professor at 2:00, and I was never happier to get a call saying she’d be late. She drove up five seconds after Wags got the last out, so I got the ending on radio.
What a series. Our FOURTH sweep (five if you count Cinci X 2, but I don’t). When’s the last time we swept four teams in the first half?
June 2nd, 2010 at 6:54 pm
Tim Kurkjian said Huddy is the first Braves pitcher to have 9 quality starts out of his first 11. I find that hard to believe when you think of Braves pitchers of past, but I’ll take his word for it because I’m too lazy to look it up. Bleacher Report rated our top 3 prospects as being Teheran, Delgado, and Vizcaino in that order. Freddie Freeman came in 4th and Kimbrel was 5th. Mike Minor was 7th.
June 2nd, 2010 at 7:15 pm
I’m pretty sure Bub agreed to write a bi-weekly blog over the summer. Not sure but that’s what I remember.
June 2nd, 2010 at 7:19 pm
Actually bi-weekly doesn’t make sense. How about one blog entry per series…yeah…that’s what he said. NOW I remember!
June 2nd, 2010 at 7:49 pm
Was that 8?
June 2nd, 2010 at 8:07 pm
Curt was told there’d be no math.
June 2nd, 2010 at 8:30 pm
When we win 8 in a row it will be a nice thing to worry about. Until then, I probably won’t.
Bring on the Dodgers
June 2nd, 2010 at 9:30 pm
“He tweaked his ability.” – Fantastic!
LOVE that the crowd was chanting sweep. Seriously people, when was the last time we had this kind of baseball energy around here. Even in the first half of the aughts when we were winning the division, it was pretty tame around here. I love this run!
And how about Lowedemort? And eight innings, no less. I’m going to start calling him Derek soon.
Mara – more description of the crowd and energy, please.
June 2nd, 2010 at 10:52 pm
Hello Anne and all. Come and listen to my story about..driving to Atlanta and back in one day for a ball game. I got home about 30 minutes ago. Post game ATL traffic was horrible! Left this morning at 7:30. whew!! And all that for what??
For the pleasure of meeting her Highness, Princess Leah (quite charming), and for the pleasure of seeing Lowe look like a stud pitcher..able to win for once with no run support, and to be able to Sweep the phinkin stillies!
Oh, and Wags, the amazingly friendly ballpark staff, the very occasional cloud and wisp of a breeze that might have reduced my sunburn from 3rd to 2nd degree.
My only regret on the day is that I wish I had eaten two Italian sausage dogs instead of just one!
Go Braves!
June 2nd, 2010 at 11:02 pm
Steve, I just saw that the Attendance was 26, 309. I have no idea how accurate that is but just eyeballing the crowd it looked like a lot of people for a weekday game. I’m guessing that the possibility of a sweep brought in more local fans. As far as energy, it was very hot and the game was tied at 1 all for much of the game. That’s hard to get people charged up, but when Infante gave us the lead and when Wags came in, there was a great, palpable energy!
June 2nd, 2010 at 11:05 pm
Curtis – check out the streak number, we are there, brother. WE ARE THERE!
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/standings/?tcid=nav_mlb_standings
and like Bub, I could look at this all day.
June 2nd, 2010 at 11:07 pm
Funniest musical moment was when the Phillies right fielder came to bat and the organist played the “rice a roni” song. You know…the Ben Francisco treat! Don’t know if that was mentioned earlier. I do know that I suggested last year that you guys interview that organist. I hear he’s a famous jazz musician, right?
June 2nd, 2010 at 11:19 pm
Here ya go…you can experience the last minute and a half from the Rev’s perspective. This is how it was for the entire top of the 9th. When Billy walked what’s his toes (honestly so tired I can’t remember) there was a collective sigh. After the win you can see a few dejected Phillies fans walking up the stairs. Did they really think they could pull out a win? Really? See Steve, no compassion when it comes to baseball.
ENJOY ABT!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=482ivWB3kL0
June 2nd, 2010 at 11:25 pm
It’s still a little fuzzy but I hear once it’s approved it will clear up.
Cledus, so fun putting a face with a name…the real one. And seems like a nice lady friend ya got there. We noticed the “Rice a Roni” as well…pretty clever. The Office theme for Ryan Howard is my absolute favorite.
Curt, I couldn’t tell what they were chanting at Howard but if I had picked up on “O-ver-rat-ted” I would have joined in fo’ shizzle.
GREAT SERIES! What do we think about those Dodgers?
June 2nd, 2010 at 11:59 pm
yesterday’s paper said 17 out of last 21 and 7 straight…so my superior math skills say it now must be 18 out of last 22 and 8 straight. Curt, if Bobby was not there, it would be 25 out of last 22, right?
June 3rd, 2010 at 12:11 am
The organist is Matthew Kaminski. He’s a really good jazz organist. In February he released his debut CD “Taking My Time”. I had a feeling he was a jazzer when he played a very solid “A Night in Tunisia” when some guy named Gillespie was batting earlier this year.
Did anyone see that Jim Joyce cost Armando Galarraga of the Tigers a perfect game tonight with a missed call at first base with two outs in the 9th. Unbelievable. The guy was out by a step too. It wasn’t even that close of a play. Could of been the 3rd perfect game in less than a month.
June 3rd, 2010 at 12:17 am
Is it possible to reverse the call now. That’s really really terrible. How do you not give a pitcher the benefit of the doubt in that situation even if it’s a close play? What’s worse is that he hesitated before he made the call. Jim Joyce must of been thinking about what he was going to eat after the game or something.
June 3rd, 2010 at 12:20 am
Nate, I did see that. You know Jim Joyce must feel just terrible. It seemed like even the runner was disappointed he wasn’t called out. Just gut wrenching.
June 3rd, 2010 at 12:26 am
Hold your horses there, Nate! Are you suggesting MLB should intervene on a disastrous call when they can’t clean up PED’s, can’t see the stupidity of the DH or of giving home field advantage in the biggest series of the year to an exhibition game winner??
What are you thinking??
June 3rd, 2010 at 12:29 am
Mara…I’m exhausted, but still pumped up about the game today! Fun stuff!
June 3rd, 2010 at 12:32 am
Lol, are you watching BBT, too? I like how Bill Hohn appeared twice in their bad calls of the week segment. The guy is obviously a terrible umpire and should be removed form baseball and soon. He cost the Natinals that game, and he cost us 2 games last year. To top off the bad calls, Hahn had a congratulatory fist bump with the Marlins catcher after one of them.
June 3rd, 2010 at 12:39 am
Jim Leyland and Bobby Cox are obviously both legends in Major League Baseball, but every time I see their teeth I get ill. Talk about some serious tobacco stains.
June 3rd, 2010 at 12:44 am
Got to chat with the Crime Dog a little at my gig tonight. I’m sad to report he will be pulling for the Rays over the Braves when the two teams face each other later this month. In spite of that, he is still a very classy, humble individual.
June 3rd, 2010 at 12:46 am
Tcc, well said sir, well said.
June 3rd, 2010 at 12:49 am
And just what “gig” was that, Nate? Shame on the Dog for biting the hand that fed him?
June 3rd, 2010 at 1:28 am
On Wednesday nights I play a funk gig with a group at this bar/restaurant in Tampa. The most exciting part about it is seeing the Crime Dog. Ronde Barber randomly shows up on occasion, too. Would like to think they come out to hear us play, but, yeah, that’s definitely not true, lol. Not my favorite place I’ve ever played to say the least. I’m just not a fan of places where a bunch of randoms act like their hot to trot and better than others, which, unfortunately, there are a lot of in Tampa. It’s especially annoying when people who are somewhat famous go there and act super down to Earth and are very laid back and humble. But, it’s like my mom told me when I was growing up, “Some people just suck.” That’s some of the best advice I’ve ever gotten, and that’s why I usually just try and ignore those types.
June 3rd, 2010 at 1:33 am
That’s my biggest fear about my generation. They’ve been warped by watching too much garbage on MTV and VH1: Music Television my @$$.
June 3rd, 2010 at 8:23 am
re #306 – my second-favorite thing about that link is the L10 next to the Diamondbacks…though they did just play the Dodgers…
June 3rd, 2010 at 9:14 am
How come Sunday’s Dodger’s pitcher is “to be announced? I’m assuming it’s Ely. I’m nervous people! I’m hoping for a split.
June 3rd, 2010 at 10:11 am
I feel badly for Galarraga but my gut aches for Joyce. Stand up reactions all around.
June 3rd, 2010 at 11:59 am
Leah – I loved the video. Thanks for sharing.
Cledus – Strangely enough, a friend of mine who writes about jazz just introduced Matthew and I over email this week. If he’s up for it, we will definitely have him on the show this year. By the way, it’s mind-blowing that we’re meeting each other in person! How crazy and wonderful.
So, my son comes up to me last night and says, “Daddy, I’m worried about the Dodgers.” Now, I think he said that because the Dodgers were good in his spring baseball league, but still … I share his concern. In all honesty, I had very little concern about the Phillies. And if we keep doing what we’re doing, we’ll split or better. I just hate the cross-country flight, the big emotion of the sweep, they’re good …
June 3rd, 2010 at 12:08 pm
And then I find this tidbit and get more confident:
Aside from Casey Blake, who is driving the ball and has a nine-game hitting streak, and Matt Kemp, who has a modest eight-game streak but has more than a single hit in only one of those games, all the regulars are in slumps of various degrees.
James Loney is 2 for 16.
Russell Martin is 2 for 27.
Blake DeWitt is 0 for 15.
Andre Ethier is 1 for 14 since coming off the disabled list.
Rafael Furcal is only 0 for 7 but has yet to attempt a stolen base since coming off the DL May 25 with a strained hamstring.
Manny Ramirez is 3 for 26.
June 3rd, 2010 at 12:36 pm
You are so welcome Steve. The little guy gets clingy when things get super loud. A bit hard to cheer with a 40 lb load but we managed.
Huddy v. Ely on Sunday. His Aunt, Uncle and cousins go to our church. I’ve been shamelessly begging for an autograph. I hope we drive his ERA to 7!
June 3rd, 2010 at 1:14 pm
Hate it for Galarraga but I love the human aspect of baseball. Maybe I’m a purist but I don’t think I want instant replay. Cue baseball gods…
June 3rd, 2010 at 1:16 pm
“By the way, it’s mind-blowing that we’re meeting each other in person! How crazy and wonderful.”
And…you’re welcom.
June 3rd, 2010 at 1:16 pm
*welcome*
June 3rd, 2010 at 1:19 pm
I’m glad the Cardinals caught the Reds so I can start thinking of Cinci as Wild Card competition instead of the Cards. I’m not conceding the division, though I do think the Phils will come roaring back in the 2nd half, but the Wild Card race would be an awesome insurance policy.
Now, when the Padres sink below the Giants or Dodgers, I’ll be able to look at the standings without my eyebrows twitching.
Cool vid, Leah.
June 3rd, 2010 at 1:42 pm
Steve, the Dodgers also had a May schedule similar to ours: Pittsburgh, D’Backs, Cubs, Astros. The did win 2/3 from COL twice and swept @ SD once, but to me, it looked like a very tame schedule. The Braves are better than all the teams they won series against. I’m with you man. I think our guys can do better than a split. I love reading about the team chemistry we have and the swagger. I also love hearing about Charlie Manuel calling out his team. Utley and Howard looked really odd just kind of lounging in the dugout in the 9th at Tuesday’s game. Meanwhile Venters is putting all kinds of guys on base, and it looked like both guys were gonna get a chance to hit with a chance to tie the game for their team. You’d think maybe they’d be getting geared up for an AB. Both looked completely indifferent and over the whole thing. I have never seen Braves players do that in any tight game. Kudos to our guys for the focus and effort being shown on the field. Also, the Phillies watching Gran Torino in the clubhouse before yesterdays game instead of maybe trying to get ready to avoid being swept is unbelievable. How do their players even think of doing that with the way they’ve been playing? When we were struggling, all you read about was how hard everyone was working and the extra hours being put in by players and coaches. You never heard about the Braves having movie time before a game. The Phillies players are so arrogant and obviously don’t think much of the Braves. I hope more than ever that we take the division from them.
June 3rd, 2010 at 2:07 pm
Nate – I agree with all of it. Oh man, I’m getting all crazy excited about the game tonight. And then I read this, and it got me even more revved up. Goose bump stuff for me:
Chipper – ““This is a very, very, very important road trip for us. It is imperative that we go out and play well and get Ws on this particular road trip. LA is just as hot as we are. Arizona is struggling. Then you’ve got Minnesota, which is arguably one of the best teams in the American League, on the road. Come out of this with a winning record, that validates the fact that we’re for real.””
June 3rd, 2010 at 2:34 pm
Nice quote…I want to see Chipper and Mac hit.
June 3rd, 2010 at 3:33 pm
It’s the whole “Braves are legit” thing is happening in perfectly graduating levels:
Level 1: April. Uh, no.
Level 2: May, beating poor teams. Mmmm… yawn.
Level 3: Beating the Reds in a teaser sweep. Yes, maybe, but we required two incredible comebacks and a grand slam off a fielder’s glove. Nice, but who knows.
Level 4: Beating Florida in a series. Hey, what have we here??
Level 5: Sweeping the NL Champs, beating them senseless in the first two games, Lowe pitching legit in the third. Almost definitely we are for real. The only thing is, Phillies in its worst slump in years, so… we need…
Level 6: The Western Swing. This will determine things absolutely in my mind. If the Braves go 6-5 on this trip, I am utterly convinced they are going to the playoffs. And if they go 5-6, I won’t be down on them at all.
(Level 7 would obviously be regaining their winning ways after their first slump and after Philly catches fire again.)
June 3rd, 2010 at 3:49 pm
Nicely said. I’m more and more excited about how they fare tonight.
June 3rd, 2010 at 4:04 pm
June will be like the Braves Mid-Term exam. I think the guys are prepared and should do well. The Rays are not playing very well right now, and I think the Twins just lost the O Dog for a while. As Steve pointed out, the Dodgers are not the great hitting team they were when we saw them last year. I really like our pitching to get us through this weekend still in first. Then we get the D’Backs. Lots of optimism for me right now. My only concern is BMac’s throwing in these upcoming series against the Rays, Twins, and Dodgers.
June 3rd, 2010 at 4:08 pm
I forgot the Lakers and Celtics play in LA tonight. Crowd shouldn’t be much of a factor.
June 3rd, 2010 at 4:27 pm
Mara, I just heard Jim Joyce’s interview where he admitted to missing the call. He was just torn up about it. You can definitely tell that’s going to stick with him for a while. The Tigers handled it very professionally, as well. Props to everyone involved for doing a superb job of damage control. If only every umpire were as classy as Jim Joyce. (Thinking of Bill Hohn and Joe West when I typed that last thought)
June 3rd, 2010 at 4:45 pm
Did you guys see Galarraga (sp?) brought the Tiger’s line up card to Joyce before today’s game? Pure class.
June 3rd, 2010 at 4:51 pm
Pretty awesome stuff, I didn’t get to see it, but apparently Joyce teared up when he did. I now have even more respect for Jim Leyland for making that happen. You know that will help Joyce move on.
June 3rd, 2010 at 4:54 pm
The incident may be even better remembered now than if it had been a perfect game, which to me it still is for the way it was handled.
June 3rd, 2010 at 4:56 pm
Tonight’s lineup: Prado, 4, Infante, 5; Heyward, 9; McCann, 2; Glaus, 3; Hinske, 7; Escobar, 6; McLouth, 8; Medlen, 1.
June 3rd, 2010 at 5:12 pm
McCann 4th? Can we end that experiment please? Amazing that if it were Glaus, Hinske, McCann I’d be jumping through the roof. He’s got some good protection all around him so they have to pitch to him. That will help.
Go Braves.
I have to say, and maybe it is too long coming, but as Bub pointed out this train took some time to get rolling, but it appears this is not longer the 2008/2009 Braves. They are doing things completely different. And that be good.
P.S. I’m sitting on the porch with the beach wind blowing and sipping a nice cocktail. Even got in 18 with the 6 year old this morning and as we are walking off 18 he says – “I love golf. You’re my best friend.” Good day had by all.
June 3rd, 2010 at 5:28 pm
Curt, that is precious!
June 3rd, 2010 at 5:29 pm
Curt, that is precious! What your son said not your drinking a cocktail. Although I’m sure your wife finds that precious too.
June 3rd, 2010 at 6:01 pm
Galarraga got a Corvette from the Tigers GM! Not too shabby.
June 3rd, 2010 at 6:50 pm
Curt’s son was clearly sneaking sips of the cocktail.
June 3rd, 2010 at 7:13 pm
Accuscore simulator picking the Dodgers with a 65% chance to win. That’s very high for them. Looking at the line ups and pitchers, I don’t understand that at all.
June 3rd, 2010 at 8:34 pm
Curt, your son is especially adorable, if I didn’t tell you that in person. Steve will verify, as I’ve shared my opinion.
Both sons and cocktails are precious. Even I know that, having no sons.
June 3rd, 2010 at 8:47 pm
Don’t you just hate it when your part gets sunburned and you know after the pain will come the terrible itching and then gorilla sized dandruff?
June 3rd, 2010 at 8:55 pm
Can’t say that I’ve ever had an issue with that Mara. I always get burned on my back. My girlfriend hates it when that happens because she goes on aloe and then peeler/scratcher duty. I’ve noticed she’s gotten better at pre-burn sunscreen applier duty as a result.
June 3rd, 2010 at 9:03 pm
Steve, you made me curious about when I started listening to the podcast…#57. I’m on my second cup of coffee so I can stay up and watch the Bravos so I’m very chatty. Watching a couple episodes of The Office while I wait…”mega desk”.
June 3rd, 2010 at 9:14 pm
Trying to remember when I started listening to it. That might take a little while.
June 3rd, 2010 at 10:08 pm
I love the line-up (although, I’m with you Curt on the whole Mac/Glaus thing. I am fired up!
June 3rd, 2010 at 10:12 pm
Maaaaaarrrrtiiiiin! He’s so awesome!
June 3rd, 2010 at 10:23 pm
This is the 8th straight game (back to game 2 of the Marlins series) that we scored at least one run in the 1st inning.
June 3rd, 2010 at 10:25 pm
I hate Andre Ethier.
June 3rd, 2010 at 10:28 pm
Vince Scully makes me happy.
June 3rd, 2010 at 10:29 pm
Wow, that’s pretty cool Steve. My guess would be that it has to do with our All Star leadoff hitter.
June 3rd, 2010 at 10:33 pm
Come on Prado! Do it again!
June 3rd, 2010 at 10:41 pm
That was a beautiful pitch.
June 3rd, 2010 at 10:42 pm
Little Kris looks very comfortable…12 but comfortable.
June 3rd, 2010 at 10:43 pm
Lakers/Celtics…do we care?
June 3rd, 2010 at 10:46 pm
Mike Minor tonight: 8 IP, 3 H, 11 K, O R. I didn’t know if anyone else was listening to the radio and heard that. If the Bleacher Report article on our top 10 prospects is right with him being 7th best, then I’d say the future is very bright.
June 3rd, 2010 at 10:48 pm
I don’t what the guy’s name was who was on the show in March, but I think he might have been wrong about Mike Minor.
June 3rd, 2010 at 10:50 pm
Mara, #364 made me laugh.
I care a little. I want the Celtics to win.
June 3rd, 2010 at 10:51 pm
I want the old B. Mac back. How do we make that happen?
June 3rd, 2010 at 10:52 pm
Ocular. Rosacea.
June 3rd, 2010 at 10:53 pm
Sigh. Yunel.
June 3rd, 2010 at 10:54 pm
NICE!
June 3rd, 2010 at 10:54 pm
lol, they hadn’t heard of Medlen’s move. Best right handed pick off in the game.
June 3rd, 2010 at 10:54 pm
My goodness…Medlen showing off at Dodger stadium.
June 3rd, 2010 at 10:56 pm
Bub, I’ve been wondering if his continued struggles reaffirmed that conclusion in your mind. If ONLY DOB checked his email.
June 3rd, 2010 at 10:58 pm
I wrote him again. It was a bad idea from the beginning. DOB really, REALLY doesn’t care for the Bub. Maybe I’ll write to Carroll.
Kris Medlen is the shizznit. That kid really has it. Please, Bobby, do the right thing.
June 3rd, 2010 at 10:58 pm
PRADO! Have I mentioned how much I love that guy? I got giddy watching him live.
June 3rd, 2010 at 11:01 pm
Right. Handed. Power. Bat.
June 3rd, 2010 at 11:01 pm
GLAUSSY!
June 3rd, 2010 at 11:02 pm
In all fairness…he probably gets tons of email………………………GLAUS! ROCKS! Bring back the Glaus ceiling boys!
June 3rd, 2010 at 11:02 pm
Kuroda: If I can just get through Escobar, I get the two pitchers.
June 3rd, 2010 at 11:04 pm
There are details ya don’t know. Trust me. 8)
June 3rd, 2010 at 11:06 pm
Wow. I had already typed “Nate sucks.” Good job, Natey.
June 3rd, 2010 at 11:07 pm
On the Gameday Highlight I saw that Glaus dropped that bomb right on Mannywood. Well done, Mr. Glaus, well done.
June 3rd, 2010 at 11:08 pm
You’ve motivated McOut, Bub. You should start emailing him.
June 3rd, 2010 at 11:10 pm
I was momentarily called away…what’d Nate do? Did he…no…couldn’t have. He didn’t actually hit the ball did he?
June 3rd, 2010 at 11:13 pm
I predict Atlanta’s fourth and fifth run coming right up in the top of the 5th. Kuroda not bringing much tonight.
I FREAKING LOVE THAT THE BRAVES ARE WINNING THIS GAME!!!
June 3rd, 2010 at 11:14 pm
RBI double for Nate, Mara.
June 3rd, 2010 at 11:17 pm
How can Bobby put him back in the pen? HOW IN THE HELL?
June 3rd, 2010 at 11:17 pm
Ahhh, Manny being outy.
June 3rd, 2010 at 11:18 pm
DOUBLE? As in two bagger? Naw…not Nate.
June 3rd, 2010 at 11:18 pm
Nice bullpen at Dodger stadium. Very Hollywoodesque.
June 3rd, 2010 at 11:19 pm
I actually have some hope that he won’t. Am I alone? KK was the odd man out when Huddy needed innings last year. Is it a stretch to hope he’ll be the odd man out when Medlen/Minor/My Grandma are poised to outpitch him?
June 3rd, 2010 at 11:20 pm
The metal folding chairs are very retro. Speaking of retro…Cledus’ lady friend had a fantastic retro new Braves hat that I’ve been coveting ever since yesterday.
June 3rd, 2010 at 11:20 pm
Dear Kuroda:
HERE COME DA PAIN!!!
June 3rd, 2010 at 11:21 pm
J-hey is due.
June 3rd, 2010 at 11:22 pm
Alright Heap…NOW!
June 3rd, 2010 at 11:23 pm
Mac cannot see a thing.
June 3rd, 2010 at 11:26 pm
Big ole pile of poo.
June 3rd, 2010 at 11:28 pm
I agree with Curt and Steve that Squinty McSquinterton does not need to be batting 4th. He isn’t a cleanup hitter even when he can see. Maybe if they invent braille baseballs he will start hitting.
June 3rd, 2010 at 11:29 pm
Dang. There went da pain.
June 3rd, 2010 at 11:31 pm
I don’t know if Bobby will do what makes sense to the rest of us. He’s made some uncharactaristically good managerial moves this season so…maybe. I wish going to Braves games had come at the end of my vacation instead of the beginning. I’m sad.
June 3rd, 2010 at 11:31 pm
I LOVE WINNING BASEBALL!!!!!! I said it. I’m not ashamed.
June 3rd, 2010 at 11:32 pm
I want another Medlen pick off.
June 3rd, 2010 at 11:33 pm
Hammy, have you ever gotten a sunburn on your part that hurt so badly and then itched like hell only to be followed by gorilla sized dandruff?
June 3rd, 2010 at 11:34 pm
I don’t see how you can put Medlen back in the pen. He hasn’t had a bad start yet, knock on wood. He attacks the strikezone and is very very good.
June 3rd, 2010 at 11:35 pm
Such a fun game through the 5th. *See baseball gods? Not taking anything for granted.*
June 3rd, 2010 at 11:38 pm
I like this lineup…especially if McBenched is McHitting.
June 3rd, 2010 at 11:42 pm
Why does he keep bunting with the pitcher hitting behind him? AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
June 3rd, 2010 at 11:42 pm
McFundamentals.
June 3rd, 2010 at 11:43 pm
The pitchers still hitting better than McTerrible.
June 3rd, 2010 at 11:43 pm
Ok…I love that the pitchers keep hitting but it’s just embarrassing when they do it behind McOut.
June 3rd, 2010 at 11:47 pm
I agree Mara. i would be embarrassed if I were him.
June 3rd, 2010 at 11:48 pm
This is the funnest game for some reason. Seems like you all feel the same way. Maybe it’s because it feels like, for the first time all year, we’re playing with house money. Like it would be okay to lose to these hot Dodgers after the effort they put up at home. But they’re still winning. Still dominating, even.
June 3rd, 2010 at 11:49 pm
Hey look…it’s McLoaf!
June 3rd, 2010 at 11:50 pm
lol, Loaf. Still sucky after all these months.
June 3rd, 2010 at 11:50 pm
Shocking, Loaf flies out to LF.
June 3rd, 2010 at 11:51 pm
Bub, I was preparing myself for a loss. They have to be tired after a long flight last night etc. But they seem dominate…ya know…through the top of the 6th. *winks at da gods*
June 3rd, 2010 at 11:51 pm
Damn! Look at Meds go. This is his best performance ever, isn’t it?
June 3rd, 2010 at 11:52 pm
Awesome, all three of us ripped Garret Anderson at the same time. Great minds do think alike.
June 3rd, 2010 at 11:52 pm
What a great game. More timely hitting and great pitching. Lowe’s best start of the season followed by Medlen’s best start of the season. Really good game so far (that was for you, Mara). How did they give Medlen a hit in the 6th? Some serious home town scoring there.
Bub – I’d almost bet a bunch of money that Medlen goes back to the pen. KK was not very good coming out of the bullpen last year and has pitched quite well his last 3 starts. AND, we need a long relief guy out there. There’s a hole in the bullpen right now – the team’s just been lucky it’s not been exposed.
Ahhh, GA – how I don’t miss you.
June 3rd, 2010 at 11:53 pm
MORE RUNSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
June 3rd, 2010 at 11:55 pm
Careful Steve…tread very quietly.
June 3rd, 2010 at 11:56 pm
Hey Steve…I was really wishing for a way to share pics from my fantastic jaunt to the ATL on the board. Any thoughts on how that might be feasable? Bub, any internet savvy suggestions?
June 3rd, 2010 at 11:56 pm
“There’s a hole in the bullpen right now – the team’s just been lucky it’s not been exposed”
Good point, Steve. If that rain delay had lasted 30 more minutes and took Huddy out, we’d have been in sore shape without Meds.
June 3rd, 2010 at 11:57 pm
O Infante…
June 3rd, 2010 at 11:58 pm
Why not make Venters the long man? He has starter potential.
June 3rd, 2010 at 11:58 pm
If you’ll email them to me, I’ll youtube them wif some mad music. Otherwise, I guess there’s photobucket, but I don’t know how it works. I’m not that netsavvy, actually.
June 3rd, 2010 at 11:59 pm
I paid Chipper’s ring finger $20 bucks to become inflamed.
June 3rd, 2010 at 11:59 pm
haha, just got to see the Manny play on Gameday. That’s just classic.
June 4th, 2010 at 12:02 am
Ok…I’ll have to send them one at a time and let’s get a head count first. Steve, Anne, BP Frank, and, of course, Cledus…does anybody care if Bub posts pics of you to some groovy tunes? Actually, I have 3 pics total so it will be more like groovy measure.
June 4th, 2010 at 12:03 am
Base-es-loa-ded!
June 4th, 2010 at 12:03 am
Um…just kidding.
June 4th, 2010 at 12:09 am
That’s what she said
June 4th, 2010 at 12:10 am
Kris Medlen has missed the strike zone an average of three times per inning. You know Bobby’s lovin’ that.
June 4th, 2010 at 12:11 am
Sorry. I got behind. That “TWSS” was for #425
June 4th, 2010 at 12:11 am
lol Curt, how many cocktails?
June 4th, 2010 at 12:12 am
6 outs away from officially erasing the 9 game losing streak.
This is truly awesome.
June 4th, 2010 at 12:14 am
I love how pissed Hinske gets when he hits a foul ball.
June 4th, 2010 at 12:15 am
C’mon, McLouth, get your second hit & RBI. Would be huge.
June 4th, 2010 at 12:16 am
Way to go Yunel.
June 4th, 2010 at 12:16 am
No game on TV down here. Watching the great Ed Helms on Leno – a grad of the same HS as Will, Ham, and myself.
June 4th, 2010 at 12:17 am
Come on Medlen…get it together! Just kidding.
June 4th, 2010 at 12:18 am
Wow! Did you know him?
June 4th, 2010 at 12:19 am
That’s pretty cool Curt. Ed Helms is freakin’ hilarious.
June 4th, 2010 at 12:19 am
A bit of advice for all you parents, going Putt Putt with 3 2-year-olds and 3 6-year-olds is not for the weary.
June 4th, 2010 at 12:21 am
No. Didn’t know him. He’s much younger. 4 or 5 years. Kevin from the Office also went to our HS.
June 4th, 2010 at 12:23 am
DOB tweeted “For those wondering, Braves haven’t had a winning streak longer than eight since their 15-gamer back in 2000.” That’s pretty cool…if it can happen cause ya know this game is not over. There are 1.5 innings left to play.
June 4th, 2010 at 12:24 am
1.5 innings?
June 4th, 2010 at 12:24 am
Really? That’s crazy! Is Ed really missing his tooth like in Hangover?
June 4th, 2010 at 12:25 am
Big fan of Blake DeWitt’s walk to the plate song- if that’s what it’s called.
June 4th, 2010 at 12:25 am
Good job on damage control, Glaus.
C’mon, Meds. Shake it off.
June 4th, 2010 at 12:25 am
Not a big fan of Blake DeWitt after that.
June 4th, 2010 at 12:26 am
Very tired Bub despite coffee. Swimming with 6 kids 3 of which can’t swim for 5 hours also not for the weary. Ok…Meds had a good night. Now it’s time to let the other guys have some fun. Bobby, it’s TIME to let the bullpen take over. BOBBY!
June 4th, 2010 at 12:27 am
Phew.
June 4th, 2010 at 12:27 am
Damn. “Bases loaded and I wish I was.” – Skip Caray.
Medlen not happy about the hook.
C’mon, Petey. Don’t do that thing you did vs. Philly.
June 4th, 2010 at 12:29 am
Did Skip really say that or are you saying something that sounds true and I believe but it’s a joke?
June 4th, 2010 at 12:29 am
To me, Kris was in control and would have been fine. But not a terrible hook.
C’monnnnn, Petey. Let’s have some DAVE.
June 4th, 2010 at 12:29 am
Pam Anderson is on now. She is not very bright.
Leah, don’t know about the tooth. I think that might have been Hollywood magic.
June 4th, 2010 at 12:29 am
That’s a realy Skip quote, Mara.
June 4th, 2010 at 12:30 am
*real
June 4th, 2010 at 12:30 am
Come on DP!!!!
June 4th, 2010 at 12:31 am
Uh oh.
June 4th, 2010 at 12:32 am
DAMMMMMMMIIIIIITTTTTTTTTTTTT!
June 4th, 2010 at 12:33 am
Medlen can’t be very happy about now. I really didn’t like the hook, did I mention?
June 4th, 2010 at 12:34 am
Just found Goonies.
June 4th, 2010 at 12:35 am
I HATE when you’re right.
June 4th, 2010 at 12:36 am
I’m throwing my mother in law’s laptop at my father in law’s flat screen if we lose this game.
June 4th, 2010 at 12:37 am
Where the hell is Dave?
June 4th, 2010 at 12:37 am
That’s two of Pete’s last three outings that have been awful.
O’Flaherty also coming off a stinker. C’mon, EOF.
I wish Bobby had left Meds in, did I mention?
June 4th, 2010 at 12:38 am
Curt is cracking me up.
June 4th, 2010 at 12:38 am
Is Ethier the guy you want to see right now?
June 4th, 2010 at 12:39 am
No Bub…I don’t recall…
June 4th, 2010 at 12:39 am
Don’t fret, Mara. Top of the Braves order coming up in the 9th.
June 4th, 2010 at 12:39 am
Can’t watch.
June 4th, 2010 at 12:41 am
covering my eyes…peeking between fingers… What does Moylan say to Meds when he gets in the dugout?
June 4th, 2010 at 12:41 am
Andre the com-pliant.
LOOGY POWER!!!!
June 4th, 2010 at 12:41 am
BIG TIME!
June 4th, 2010 at 12:42 am
haha…whew. Insurance!
June 4th, 2010 at 12:42 am
Mara, remember what I said about Moylan’s last performance? I think it applies for that one, too.
June 4th, 2010 at 12:43 am
Wags versus Manny coming up in the bottom of the 9th. This is BASEBALL.
June 4th, 2010 at 12:45 am
Good start, Mr. Prado.
Bunt ‘im over, Omar.
June 4th, 2010 at 12:46 am
O Infante…never gets old.
June 4th, 2010 at 12:47 am
Dammit, bad buntin’.
June 4th, 2010 at 12:48 am
Manditory bunt workshop first thing tomorrow morning.
June 4th, 2010 at 12:48 am
Heyward scuffling.
C’mon, B-mac.
Uh oh, Saito’s coming in for the save. Not a good feeling. But it’s the right move.
June 4th, 2010 at 12:51 am
Sigh. McOcular.
June 4th, 2010 at 12:52 am
I smell a walk off. I hope that’s just the fried chicken I threw away.
June 4th, 2010 at 12:52 am
Bub, can you take some of your eye drop thingys and put them in a little box with HEAP printed in very large letters and overnight it to Dodger Stadium?
June 4th, 2010 at 12:53 am
Please no walk off…please be Bub’s leftovers.
June 4th, 2010 at 12:55 am
Sit, Manny, sit.
June 4th, 2010 at 12:58 am
I need one of Curt’s cocktails.
June 4th, 2010 at 12:59 am
YES! Pop Up Specialisssssssssssssssssst.
One mo
to go
Saito.
June 4th, 2010 at 12:59 am
SAITO!!! One more…pleeeeeeeease!
June 4th, 2010 at 1:00 am
Strike One, baby!!!
Nine wins in a row just two strikes away.
June 4th, 2010 at 1:00 am
STRIKE TWO!!!
Saito’s hurt. Ugh.
June 4th, 2010 at 1:01 am
oh…no…
June 4th, 2010 at 1:02 am
Please be a cramp. Come on Jonny! His name looks funny.
June 4th, 2010 at 1:03 am
Not good. They need to DL him right away. Road game’s too long to keep a day-to-day guy. Bring up (gulp) Resop.
June 4th, 2010 at 1:03 am
Just not PettigReyes.
June 4th, 2010 at 1:03 am
What happened to Saito? Lost the radio feed. Was it arm or leg?
June 4th, 2010 at 1:05 am
Sounds like a hammy, Nate.
June 4th, 2010 at 1:06 am
Nicely done. NINE! 3 ahead!
June 4th, 2010 at 1:06 am
Yikes. Venters with a one pitch save. That’s 9.
June 4th, 2010 at 1:06 am
YES BABY YES!!!! One of the BEST wins of the YEAR.
I LOVE THE ATLANTA MO FREAKING BRAVES!!!!!!!
LOVE
LOVE
LOVE
LOVE
LOVE IT!
CELEBRATE!!!!!!
10 GAMES OVER .500 IN EARLY JUNE, BABY!!!
June 4th, 2010 at 1:08 am
First 9 game winning streak in ten years. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. This team’s special…magical…way more fun to watch than any stinkin Rays.
June 4th, 2010 at 1:08 am
Awesome game. Way to go Braves. Great start from Meds. I hope his fam was there to see it. Guy’s a bulldog.
June 4th, 2010 at 1:09 am
Tonight was fun ABT peeps. See ya manana *picture little squiggly thingy above first n*
June 4th, 2010 at 1:10 am
Nate, bulldog is always the term I think of with Kris. It really fits. He comes right at you. And that pick off move to first is just badassed.
GO BRAVOS!
June 4th, 2010 at 1:11 am
19 wins in their last 23 games!!!!
June 4th, 2010 at 1:11 am
I agree, Mara, Rays are playing like poo-poo lately. I like watching the Rays but the Braves are way ahead as my numero uno. I wish we got all the Braves games in TB. Alas, I have to wait for them to play a Florida team to watch.
June 4th, 2010 at 1:14 am
19 of 23 is unbelievable. Had no idea it was that good, but I guess I shouldn’t be surprised with all the series wins and sweeps. I’m liking my original prediction for the week: 7-0. KK will get his first win tomorrow, and then we got H&H over the weekend. Bring It Bravos!
June 4th, 2010 at 1:17 am
Weird how Manny’s play in left ended up costing them the game… Medlen with the win and the game winner!
June 4th, 2010 at 8:58 am
I told you they wouldn’t win 8 in a row.
June 4th, 2010 at 10:43 am
KK is the king of drawing the toughest matchup. I laughed when the radio guys said he should bribe Lowe for his spot in the rotation.
June 4th, 2010 at 11:16 am
Oh, the drama last night! What a terrific win. So much to feel good about. Moylan, not so much – but a really gutty win. I love that this team is winning them in all kinds of ways. It’s only building more and more confidence. And doing it without Chipper, without Mac hitting. Again, only builds more confidence. 10pm cannot come quickly enough.
June 4th, 2010 at 11:26 am
Mara – no worries on posting the pics. Do it!
June 4th, 2010 at 12:18 pm
10 pm cannot come quickly enough for me either. Are we worried about Moylan? He seems to struggle for a bit and then be lights out again…right? Or is that wishful thinking? Our bullpen is stretched pretty thin without Saito being hurt.
Anne? Cledus? I’ll assume Steve’s “ok” goes for himself and BP Frank…they might as well be family.
June 4th, 2010 at 12:19 pm
I mean 9 pm…nanny nanny boo boo, I get the game an hour before you do.
June 4th, 2010 at 12:35 pm
The bullpen is definitely stretched thin. Losing Saito hurts. No doubt about it. And just got to wait and see on Moylan.
Loved this from DOB’s blog last night:
For the Frank Wren haters check this out:
Player A is hitting .295 with 3 homers and 23 rbi
Player B is hitting .286 with 10 homers and 42 rbi
Player A is Jason Bay and the mets signed him for 66 million for 4 years while Troy Glaus was signed for 1 year 1.75 million.
June 4th, 2010 at 1:31 pm
Stupid Mets.
June 4th, 2010 at 1:34 pm
Wow, that is crazy on Bay and Glaus. I had no idea Bay is getting that much. The Mets should really clean house in their front office. How does Omar Minaya still have a job? There are some bad salaries on that team. 136 M payroll and they’ll probably finish behind the Marlins. The West Coast starting times are killing me.
June 4th, 2010 at 1:44 pm
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/joe_lemire/06/03/power-rankings-1/index.html?xid=cnnbin&hpt=Sbin#ixzz0ptT5ugOf
June 4th, 2010 at 1:45 pm
Maybe we do need our bulldog back in the pen. Did you guys see in DOB’s postgame quotes that Meds said he likes coming out of the pen better. That kind of surprised me, but he’s a gamer and wants to play everyday and help the team. Wren really doesn’t have to do too much in free agency with all these great baseball players the organization is drafting and developing. Troy Glaus is turning out to be a fantastic bargain bin signing.
June 4th, 2010 at 1:50 pm
Thanks for the link Curt. Pretty Cool.
June 4th, 2010 at 3:39 pm
Curt. Great link. You know, while it’s certainly sexier to write about Heyward, that opening paragraph could have just as easily been written about Prado and what he and the team have done since he moved to the 1 hole on May 15.
June 4th, 2010 at 3:46 pm
Steve is absolutely my favorite host.
June 4th, 2010 at 5:30 pm
Maybe the NL should just let Ubaldo pitch the All-Star game so the Braves have home field advantage in the World Series. Anyone got a lineup for tonight? My guess is the same one we saw last night, but maybe Chipper Dorn will play today. Hats for bats, keep bats warm.
June 4th, 2010 at 6:27 pm
Did anyone see what J.A. Adande’s word to describe the Braves 9-game streak? GLAUSY. Love it.
June 4th, 2010 at 6:43 pm
Prado 4 Infante 5 Heyward 9 Glaus 3 Escobar 6 Cabrera 7 Ross 2 McLouth 8 Kawakami 1
June 4th, 2010 at 6:51 pm
Thanks Mara.
June 4th, 2010 at 7:51 pm
KK better be on it tonight
June 4th, 2010 at 8:20 pm
Saito to the DL, Kimbrel called up
June 4th, 2010 at 8:23 pm
For how long, Kate?
June 4th, 2010 at 8:32 pm
They put him on the 15 day DL.
This is from DOB:
Saito said he wouldn’t have been able to pitch for a “few days,” but Bobby Cox said the trainer told him it’d be more like 10 days. So decision was obvious.
June 4th, 2010 at 9:37 pm
Come on Car Keys! Since the gulf coast looks like the belly of an oil freighter I might get to take my son to one of the Braves v Rays games. No beach is a bummer but more live baseball is awesome!
June 4th, 2010 at 10:31 pm
C’mon KK, C’mon kid!
June 4th, 2010 at 10:34 pm
sigh
June 4th, 2010 at 10:55 pm
I am so sick of McOut not even attempting to throw out runners at home. This guy doesn’t know how to play. He bunts with men on with the pitcher hitting behind him. At least make the effort, or let Heyward throw it if you don’t want to.
June 4th, 2010 at 10:57 pm
He did the same thing on Wednesday on a ssharp single with the Phillies catcher running from 2nd. How is he a better at CF than Melky?
June 4th, 2010 at 11:00 pm
Can’t argue with that, funk meister!
June 4th, 2010 at 11:01 pm
Or Shafer?
June 4th, 2010 at 11:02 pm
Cledus, do you care if I publish the picture of you and I at the Ted for all to see?
June 4th, 2010 at 11:06 pm
We stayed in on a Friday so “my lady friend”, as Mara calls them, could watch the Rays and I could listen to the Braves. So far it’s not working out to well for either of us.
June 4th, 2010 at 11:08 pm
Sure, I don’t think it will scare the children, do you?
Esco!
June 4th, 2010 at 11:10 pm
Allright..it’s not like we just gave up 8 runs in 2/3 of an inning, huh? We can do this!
June 4th, 2010 at 11:20 pm
There you go KK.
June 4th, 2010 at 11:22 pm
McOut will probably go yard after I bashed him earlier. He got a double last night after Bub bashed him.
June 4th, 2010 at 11:23 pm
Or he won’t
June 4th, 2010 at 11:24 pm
I’d hate to see the total hits and at-bats figure for McLouth’s combined spring training, April, and May. It’s very few hits out of a lot of at bats, for sure.
Go Braves!
June 4th, 2010 at 11:25 pm
Nice to see KK settle down in the 3rd. We’ve not really had to scuffle and scratch back much during these 9 games. This will be another character building/confidence building experience for the team.
June 4th, 2010 at 11:26 pm
For those of you who aren’t on radio, Prado’s hitting .368 since he moved to the #1 spot, with the best lead off on base percentage in the game since that time.
June 4th, 2010 at 11:26 pm
They should just start hitting everything at Manny.
June 4th, 2010 at 11:28 pm
That Medlen double to Manny was one of the funniest highlights I’ve ever seen. Like a train wreck in slow motion.
June 4th, 2010 at 11:32 pm
It was classic Manny. When he retires I’m hoping someone puts a highlight reel together of classic Manny outfield disasters.
June 4th, 2010 at 11:32 pm
Yo no creo que Kawakami debe esta en los mayores. El es mierda.
June 4th, 2010 at 11:33 pm
KK jipped on that ball call…but got him anyway…go KKKKKK!
June 4th, 2010 at 11:35 pm
I wanna see how good my Spanish is Bub. The first sentence was “I don’t think Kawakami should be in the majors. He is (bleep).” How far off was I?
June 4th, 2010 at 11:36 pm
I was just gonna do the first sentence, but I think I figured out what the last word was.
June 4th, 2010 at 11:37 pm
En el Marzo, Bub crea que los Bravos esta de mierda, no? Tente fe, amigo!
June 4th, 2010 at 11:37 pm
Unless we’re both wrong, that’s exactly right.
June 4th, 2010 at 11:41 pm
No, en marzo, yo digo los Bravos estan hermosa! Pero en abril y en mayo, yo digo ellos estan de mierda, si. Yo siempre no tengo razon.
June 4th, 2010 at 11:41 pm
Nice. What does “Tente fe” translate into?
June 4th, 2010 at 11:42 pm
si, en Abril…de verdad..
June 4th, 2010 at 11:42 pm
Have faith…
June 4th, 2010 at 11:42 pm
Okay, now you’ve both lost me.
June 4th, 2010 at 11:43 pm
I see.
June 4th, 2010 at 11:43 pm
crappola
June 4th, 2010 at 11:47 pm
I said “no, in April I say the Braves are beautiful. But in April and May I say they are (poop), yes. I always am wrong. (I don’t know past tense yet)
And Will say, in April, it was true…
June 4th, 2010 at 11:48 pm
Sigh, I messed that up. “no, in March I say the Braves are beautiful…” etc.
June 4th, 2010 at 11:54 pm
The Dodgers are playing with fire by letting that lead just sit there. I doubt it will last the whole game.
June 4th, 2010 at 11:55 pm
Chavez is up. So… nevermind.
June 4th, 2010 at 11:56 pm
Ross!!!!! Un hombre guapo!!!
June 4th, 2010 at 11:56 pm
SHOOT.
June 4th, 2010 at 11:56 pm
Our catchers have 3 bunt hits this year.
June 4th, 2010 at 11:57 pm
AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
June 4th, 2010 at 11:58 pm
McLouth’s average so bad it’s only dropping a point every other at bat.
June 4th, 2010 at 11:59 pm
Disappointing inning fo’ sho’.
June 5th, 2010 at 12:01 am
I think McLouth suffers from performance anxiety. That’s why he can’ throw home and bunts with RISP and the pitcher on deck.
June 5th, 2010 at 12:01 am
*can’t throw home
June 5th, 2010 at 12:04 am
McLouth is 0 for ever.
Bub, pics coming your way. There are three…count them three. If Anne isn’t happy about it we’ll blame Steve.
June 5th, 2010 at 12:07 am
Come on Car Keys!
June 5th, 2010 at 12:13 am
Send away. You want them youtubed? 15 seconds of fame?
June 5th, 2010 at 12:14 am
Golden sombrero por el senor Heyward.
June 5th, 2010 at 12:16 am
Talk about a game by the book. Kershaw and KK both with nearly their exact ERA’s in this game as on their respective seasons.
June 5th, 2010 at 12:23 am
WAHOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
June 5th, 2010 at 12:23 am
EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
COOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
I told ‘em that lead wouldn’t hold.
June 5th, 2010 at 12:24 am
Yunel is back baby!
June 5th, 2010 at 12:24 am
Kershaw knows how Medlen felt yesterday.
June 5th, 2010 at 12:25 am
Yunel applying the make Manny field it strategy. I like it.
June 5th, 2010 at 12:25 am
Please no Chavez
June 5th, 2010 at 12:26 am
No Chavez.
No Chavez.
No Chavez.
No Chavez.
C’mon, Bobby. No Chavez.
June 5th, 2010 at 12:30 am
I want Kitchen to win as much as I want the Braves to win. Does that make sense? I need chocolate.
June 5th, 2010 at 12:31 am
Ugh, why not bring in EOF for Ethier???
Nervous.
June 5th, 2010 at 12:32 am
It makes sense in a the-way-girls-watch-baseball kind of way. 8)
June 5th, 2010 at 12:33 am
BUB! I hate when your bad predictions come true. You are only allowed to predict good things.
June 5th, 2010 at 12:34 am
Sigh, Bob not doing his best managing in this game. O’Flaherty was warmed up and Ethier’s the best hitter they’ve got.
C’mon, EOF. Get Loney Baloney.
June 5th, 2010 at 12:34 am
Come on DOUBLE PLAY BALL! Nice job KK.
June 5th, 2010 at 12:37 am
Damn.
June 5th, 2010 at 12:37 am
Poor KK. Will dude ever get a win?
June 5th, 2010 at 12:39 am
We’ve got work to do.
June 5th, 2010 at 12:39 am
That really sucks.
June 5th, 2010 at 12:40 am
Pulling KK a hitter earlier would have been… handy.
Great pics, Leah. Gimme a day or two and you’ll all be famussssss.
June 5th, 2010 at 12:40 am
We would of had to score a 5th run anyway. Now we need 6. It’s doable. Just take McOut out.
June 5th, 2010 at 12:41 am
Well, it is ALL about me.
June 5th, 2010 at 12:42 am
2 innings left to overcome a one run deficit in a Kersaw versus KK game is about as good as I’d have hoped for.
C’mon, Bravos. Maybe Heyward will get a look at a righty before it’s over.
June 5th, 2010 at 12:44 am
Come on boys! You can do it!
June 5th, 2010 at 12:44 am
lol, if McLouth faces Kuo, should be worth a laugh. Kuo hasn’t given up a hit to a lefty all year long. And McLouth hasn’t gotten a hit against a two-legged pitcher all year.
June 5th, 2010 at 12:45 am
Broooks. Come on, Kid, do something historic.
June 5th, 2010 at 12:45 am
What will happen first…KK gets a win or McSucks gets a hit?
June 5th, 2010 at 12:45 am
lol @ McSucks. Can’t believe it took that long for me to see that one.
June 5th, 2010 at 12:46 am
Well, that was quick. I hope Kuo isn’t still pitching when J-Hey comes to the plate in the 9th. 5 K in one night?
June 5th, 2010 at 12:47 am
Awe man…I had flash backs of Brooksy doing something special and got my hopes up.
June 5th, 2010 at 12:48 am
I still can’t believe McSucks gets to start. He is AWFUL. Great. Jesse Chavez. Another player that makes you wonder how he is on a 40 man roster.
June 5th, 2010 at 12:52 am
good ole GA. So gad I don’t have to see him everyday.
June 5th, 2010 at 12:52 am
Can’t believe we’re on the hook for 6.5 million to McLouth next year. Ugh. Kid has got to get something figured out. .175 batting average in June.
June 5th, 2010 at 12:53 am
Come on Bravos! I believe!
June 5th, 2010 at 12:54 am
lol, is Loaf a defensive replacement????
LOLOLOLOL!!!!
June 5th, 2010 at 12:54 am
However, if we’re going to lose I hope we lose now…these west coast games are making me sleepy.
June 5th, 2010 at 12:55 am
He’s a big ole boy.
June 5th, 2010 at 12:57 am
Do NOT hurt Martin.
June 5th, 2010 at 12:57 am
dookie.
June 5th, 2010 at 1:01 am
double dookie
June 5th, 2010 at 1:02 am
There goes the streak. Is the kid ok? Bad couple games? What gives?
June 5th, 2010 at 1:02 am
Rough start to the series for the J-Hey kid.
June 5th, 2010 at 1:03 am
Ouch. Five strike outs for the kid.
Well, looks like the series we expected. Two one run games. We put our worst pitcher up against Kershaw and came close.
9 game losing and winning streaks = symmetry.
I applaud the Bravos! Go Braves.
G’night, ABT.
June 5th, 2010 at 1:03 am
I’d say Honeycutt and Torre had a very good idea of how the pitchers should pitch to him before the series started.
June 5th, 2010 at 1:04 am
Good game. Let’s win tomorrow night!
June 5th, 2010 at 1:10 am
Good chance to take the series with Hanson and Hudson. I really hope McOut doesn’t get to start tomorrow. He is absolutely pathetic. How many has he LOB in the past couple weeks- not that it has mattered until tonight. Seriously though, the guy, as Bub pointed out, is hitting .175 and it’s June. I really don’t think his defense is good enough for him to be playing with that average. He needs time to in the minors to figure out how to hit. Frenchy was a much better defensive outfielder, and he got sent down. Other than that the team is playing really really really well. Glad to see Escobar get that big hit. Tough break for KK and EOF. Even Chavez had a good outing. You can’t win ‘em all. ‘Night everybody. USA vs Australia live from South Africa @ 8:30 AM tomorrow. Got the DVR ready to go because I will not be getting up that early.
June 5th, 2010 at 1:16 am
P.S. I love the CWS. Some of these matchups are really amazing. For example, in one regional you have Bethune-Cookman, with an enrollment of about 2,850, against the University of Florida, with an enrollment of about 51,000. What a game.
June 5th, 2010 at 1:21 am
Curt must have not been following tonight because “I think McLouth suffers from performance anxiety” didn’t get a “that’s what she said”.
June 5th, 2010 at 11:53 am
Too specific…next time say “he suffers from performance anxiety”. I’ve perfected this art.
June 5th, 2010 at 12:09 pm
That’s what she said.
June 5th, 2010 at 12:17 pm
Lesson learned. Thanks.
June 5th, 2010 at 12:28 pm
TA-DA!
June 5th, 2010 at 4:53 pm
I’ve decided to follow Curt’s example and head to the beach next week. I’ll be sitting on a screened in porch with my laptop and margarita.
June 5th, 2010 at 5:50 pm
Back in the ATL. Finally….. Long trip home. It began at 9:15 and just ended 30 min or so ago. The wife apparently can’t really read the printed out directions in reverse so we added an hour or so to the trip as we went all the way down to Charleston. It was of course my fault. Then she wanted Wendy’s and we went to the busiest and/or slowest Wendy’s on the planet. So that took another hour. Yikes. But we are all back in one piece and had a great time, so that’s the most important part.
I missed most of the game last night packing and sleeping to endure the ride. The streak had to end sometime. It starts anew tonight.
June 5th, 2010 at 6:43 pm
Welcome home Curt! Everyone must read DOB’s latest blog entry! Mandatory!
“I don’t care who’s the best second baseman in the National League,” he said. “I don’t care about that. The only thing I care is if I’ve got the respect of all my teammates, all the people who see me play every day. That’s my All-Star Game.”
*chills*
June 5th, 2010 at 6:57 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXJDnTB7iyI
There’s a vid of the ABT’ers at the Ted, supplemented with a few AJC pics. Blame Leah for the photo shortage.
June 5th, 2010 at 7:01 pm
Oh, and you might want to watch it pretty quick. Copyright violations abound. Sometimes they leave them alone, sometimes they yank them.
June 5th, 2010 at 7:14 pm
Just read it, Mara. It is definitely a great blog on a great player. The picture of McOut looking up at the sky while the ball bounces behind him pretty much sums up his entire Braves career to date. DOB does some great work. I never enjoy reading the dumb and sometimes racist remarks made by those who are on the ajc blog, though. That’s why I never respond on anything and usually don’t read past what DOB has typed. I don’t know why I made the mistake today.
June 5th, 2010 at 7:23 pm
Nice video Bub. What a happy bunch of Braves fans. Looks like fun was had by all in spite of weather. The picture of Wagner’s arm when he’s throwing is pretty cool. I liked the random glamour shot of Hamels being very elegant with his wife.
June 5th, 2010 at 8:04 pm
Love the video Bub! Thanks for doing that although you must have forgotten…everything is Steve’s fault.
June 5th, 2010 at 9:12 pm
BIG.RED.TOMMY.GUN.1.HR.
June 5th, 2010 at 9:23 pm
Bub – LOVE the YouTube. Thanks for that. Good to see TCC w/”Mara” too.
June 5th, 2010 at 9:28 pm
Hey ANNE!!!!
June 5th, 2010 at 9:32 pm
Girls of the ABT Comments section unite!! I’m staying up to watch the whole freaking game tonight…having nothing to do with meeting the boyfriend’s parents tomorrow morning. Some methodist-type church (beware lightning) followed by lunch. Heaven help me. I bought a whole new outfit today. I hope I pass. In ON-topic news: Go Braves!!
June 5th, 2010 at 9:40 pm
Oh my..new outfit and everything. Does it include stilettos? I hear Methodists love their women in stilettos and low necklines. I never asked how long it took you guys to walk the three miles back to your cars. Hope it was uneventful. Did BP Frank have to carry Steve? Yeah…I knew that would happen.
June 5th, 2010 at 9:49 pm
I’m here to tell you: Ballpark Frank carried Steve, piggy-back style.
No stilettos, but the shoes are red. WHORE red. Purse and earrings will match.
June 5th, 2010 at 10:00 pm
My Grandfather always said when a woman was feeling “discontent” at home she would either go out and have an affair or buy a pair of red shoes. He was always happy to see my Grandmother come home with red shoes. Don’t fret. You’re delightful and I’m sure they will love you.
June 5th, 2010 at 10:05 pm
Bummer, Phillies found their bats.
June 5th, 2010 at 10:07 pm
That or the Padres found reality.
June 5th, 2010 at 10:09 pm
Anyone know how many Dodger Stadium seats? Hasn’t seemed very full.
June 5th, 2010 at 10:17 pm
The only reason Frank had to carry me was because I was too scared and crying too hard to see. Otherwise, I would have been fine.
June 5th, 2010 at 10:18 pm
Light weight…afraid of a few flying bullets.
June 5th, 2010 at 10:18 pm
Bub – thanks for the video. Very, very nice. And Tcc – great to put a face to the name!
June 5th, 2010 at 10:20 pm
My 9 year old is choosing to watch the Braves instead of The Incredibles. My 5 year old called me sweet pea earlier. My boys love their mama. GO BIG RED!
June 5th, 2010 at 10:27 pm
Bub- I just watched the video 2 more times and showed my wife (who loved it as well). All of which to say, I didn’t give it nearly enough props a few minutes ago. Absolutely terrific.
June 5th, 2010 at 10:29 pm
I re-watched it again as well and I absolutely love the laughter at the end. I just wish there were more shots of me.
June 5th, 2010 at 10:30 pm
That 3rd out took a lot of pitches.
June 5th, 2010 at 10:34 pm
Come on Glaus..think May.
June 5th, 2010 at 10:35 pm
Top 5 baseball players I want to hold down and shave: Manny Ramirez, Andrew McCutchen, Jayson Werth, Bobby Jenks (and Jonny Damon, even though he no longer needs it)
June 5th, 2010 at 10:42 pm
I’m pretty sure Jordan Schaffer’s mom is paying McBenched to stand and watch balls fly by.
June 5th, 2010 at 10:45 pm
Poor McSucks.
June 5th, 2010 at 10:47 pm
Nicely done.
June 5th, 2010 at 10:51 pm
You have GOT to be kidding me.
June 5th, 2010 at 10:52 pm
For the series: Dodgers pitchers 2 hits, Braves pitchers 1 hit, McOut 0.
June 5th, 2010 at 10:52 pm
I’ll bet the Braves wished Schafer’s mom was paying him…….
June 5th, 2010 at 10:58 pm
Nice quote!
June 5th, 2010 at 10:59 pm
Meadow…how I love you.
June 5th, 2010 at 11:00 pm
Jason’s gonna jack one outa here.
June 5th, 2010 at 11:01 pm
…next at bat.
June 5th, 2010 at 11:01 pm
As well you should! Dear god let us score first!
June 5th, 2010 at 11:05 pm
Anne, how many shots of tequila have you had dear? Dodgers already scored. It’s ok…we know your mind is elsewhere.
June 5th, 2010 at 11:06 pm
My bad, McOut actually got a hit on Thursday, so he’s only getting outhit by one pitching staff. In fairness to the Braves pitchers, he’s had more ABs.
June 5th, 2010 at 11:10 pm
This game is NOT fun. I’m going to watch Bub’s video again.
June 5th, 2010 at 11:11 pm
Not at 11:01pm they hadn’t scored first.
June 5th, 2010 at 11:13 pm
Hanson is falling apart! Sorry Anne…I must not have refreshed.
June 5th, 2010 at 11:13 pm
This is getting ugly.
June 5th, 2010 at 11:15 pm
I don’t know which part of #678 is best responded, “That’s what she said.” “Hanson is falling apart” or “I must not have refreshed.”
June 5th, 2010 at 11:15 pm
Officially concerned that Tommy is regressing a bit. I half expected a rough outing from him today. It just seems like he labors every game. And also back to wondering if he tips his pitches. It’s remarkable how hittable he’s been even when his full arsenal is catching 4 different spots in the zone.
Thanks for the thankses. It was fun.
June 5th, 2010 at 11:19 pm
“tips his pitches”- explanation for the chick.
June 5th, 2010 at 11:20 pm
I would really like for us to get some runs now. Dodgers have TONS of momentum.
June 5th, 2010 at 11:26 pm
He has a tell on what he’s gonna throw. Either they can see the grip change, or he has a repetitive physical gesture in his delivery for each pitch that tells the batter what pitch he’s gonna throw. It could be anything no matter how small. For example, tilting your head slightly when you’re gonna throw a curve or slider. Not tilting it when throw the fastball. It’s kind of hard for me to explain. It’s like a tell in a poker game. If a guy’s got a good hand he always acts a certain way or has a gesture. When he’s bluffing he’ll smirk or wipe his brow.
June 5th, 2010 at 11:27 pm
Mara, it’s the same as tipping your hand in poker. Sometimes pitchers develop little involuntary mannerisms they do just before a certain pitch, or certain pitches, during the early delivery or even just before the wind, and if a team’s scouts can find it in the video room, they can exploit it.
June 5th, 2010 at 11:27 pm
“Mara,” all those F-bombs I neglected to drop on Tuesday? Hinske just covered me and then some.
June 5th, 2010 at 11:28 pm
A pitcher on my high school rival would raise his glove to different levels in his delivery depending on whether he would throw a fastball or a curve, and we would crush him every time. It’s an unbelievable advantage for a hitter.
June 5th, 2010 at 11:30 pm
I’m getting a little tired of F*** being the go-to word for baseball players getting mad. I mean, every time? That word? Think of the kiddies. It’s not like they save it up for the absolute worst. It’s nightly.
June 5th, 2010 at 11:30 pm
Dodger Stadium capacity is 56,000 (allegedly) if nobody else answered that already…
June 5th, 2010 at 11:37 pm
Anne, if you meant that Hinske made you cuss, then my following comment becomes awkward. I think/thought you meant Hinske went on another spree.
I guess I’m old.
June 5th, 2010 at 11:45 pm
Kids in bed. Now back to business. Thanks for the splaining and Anne, thanks for answering my Dodger Stadium question. Just saw a funny tweet…McLueless. And yes Bub, you are old but we’ve already covered this.
Here it comes…J-Hey’s homer!
June 5th, 2010 at 11:46 pm
Dammit!
June 5th, 2010 at 11:48 pm
AHHHH… that’s why we’re losing. I switched computers and my name changed. Now, that’s better.
June 5th, 2010 at 11:52 pm
Has Tommy always worn his hat semi-flat?
June 5th, 2010 at 11:56 pm
Jim Powell: “Manny hasn’t hit much since he got suspended for the fertility pills.”
Don Sutton: “He hasn’t gotten pregnant either.”
Nicely done fellas. Nicely done. Thought I might share for those who don’t do the radio thing.
June 6th, 2010 at 12:00 am
Just so everyone knows, I can give Bub a hard time about being old since he’s all of 2 years older than I am. He just sounds old.
June 6th, 2010 at 12:01 am
Almost as good as Jim Powell saying McOut looks like he’s swinging in the dark and commenting that Hinske at least attempted to throw home in the 3rd on Ethier’s sac fly. I’m gathering that Jim Powell isn’t a big McOut fan. In the past Jim’s been equally as puzzled as I’ve been about McOut bunting with men on or RISP with the pitcher behind him. I much prefer Jim Powell to Chip.
June 6th, 2010 at 12:02 am
WHAT THE HECK! Heap wasn’t wearing his glasses!
June 6th, 2010 at 12:04 am
If I’ve learned anything from McOut’s and McCann’s season, it’s that vision is an essential element to hitting and baseball in general. Go figure.
June 6th, 2010 at 12:04 am
This game stinks.
June 6th, 2010 at 12:10 am
Alright Bub, how long can Tommy go?
June 6th, 2010 at 12:12 am
I would think Tommy’s okay for this inning if nobody else gets a hit.
June 6th, 2010 at 12:16 am
So, any thoughts why Brian didn’t wear his glasses? I’d think that is a bad sign. Like he’s just grasping at straws. NICE PITCH!
June 6th, 2010 at 12:16 am
Strong ending, Tommy. Way to recover.
June 6th, 2010 at 12:17 am
Grasping at straws is what I was thinking as well.
June 6th, 2010 at 12:17 am
If I were Bobby, I might pinch hit for both pitchers in this inning.
June 6th, 2010 at 12:17 am
Time to score some runs. I want to hold onto first for a while! Gotta win!
June 6th, 2010 at 12:18 am
By the way, Ocular Rosacea is one of the easiest manifestations of Rosacea to get under control. 8)
Yunel’s on for the 6th time in two days.
June 6th, 2010 at 12:19 am
Alright Nate…hit it where they ain’t!
June 6th, 2010 at 12:20 am
I haven’t called anything in a while. I’m calling a hit for McLesslikelythanwinningthelottery
June 6th, 2010 at 12:20 am
There must be something we can do…
June 6th, 2010 at 12:20 am
BOOM.
June 6th, 2010 at 12:21 am
BUUUUUUUUUB!!!!!!!!!
June 6th, 2010 at 12:21 am
Raw DOG!!!! Keep it going!
June 6th, 2010 at 12:22 am
Don Sutton: “And that’s hit number 500 in Nate McLouth’s career.”
Jim Powell: “You’ve been waiting a while to say that, haven’t you?”
Well done Jim. Well done.
June 6th, 2010 at 12:23 am
I love that kid! Ya know the 30 year old one.
June 6th, 2010 at 12:23 am
Torre with the slow hook. I thought Chad might find trouble this inning. Yay us.
June 6th, 2010 at 12:23 am
Yes sir. Way to go guys. Let’s get some more.
June 6th, 2010 at 12:23 am
Time for Prado power!
June 6th, 2010 at 12:24 am
Anybody else doing their own private tomahawk chop?
June 6th, 2010 at 12:25 am
I’m chopping, Nate.
June 6th, 2010 at 12:26 am
I like his ERA. Come on Meadow!
June 6th, 2010 at 12:26 am
LET HIM SWING!
June 6th, 2010 at 12:27 am
I know that’s the right/wise thing to do but I like it when he swings.
June 6th, 2010 at 12:28 am
YEAH!!!!
June 6th, 2010 at 12:28 am
My Nana has a rocking recliner with tomahawks sticking out of each side of the top. I know what she’s doing if she’s still up. Many years ago I became a Braves fan sitting in her lap in that chair.
June 6th, 2010 at 12:29 am
YYYYYYYYYYYAAAAAAYYYYYYYY!!!!!!! O INFANTE!
June 6th, 2010 at 12:29 am
Awesome. A happy memory yields a happy hit. Way to be O. way to be.
June 6th, 2010 at 12:29 am
We should play Omar more. I should bring that up sometime.
June 6th, 2010 at 12:30 am
hurt em kid
June 6th, 2010 at 12:30 am
Someone might need to walk Troncoso to his car tonight…Billingsly looks pissed.
June 6th, 2010 at 12:31 am
or walk….
June 6th, 2010 at 12:31 am
Somewhere KK is kicking Chipper’s dog.
June 6th, 2010 at 12:32 am
Curt, that made me chuckle.
June 6th, 2010 at 12:32 am
And McCann strolls to the plate wearing a monocle.
June 6th, 2010 at 12:32 am
See…no specs.
June 6th, 2010 at 12:33 am
I like this guy much more than the two guys we saw out of their pen last night.
June 6th, 2010 at 12:33 am
Bub, that made me belly laugh.
June 6th, 2010 at 12:33 am
Bub, that almost made me take a knee. Hilarious.
June 6th, 2010 at 12:34 am
Joe Simpson was letting McLouth have it last night or night before when he didn’t throw home. Must have been last night. It was when Furcal scored. Simpson was wondering aloud why if McLouth had no intention of throwing home why he wouldn’t yield to Heyward to let him cut one loose. What did they have to lose making the throw with no one else on base? And the strange thing was that McLouth circled the pop up like he was positioning himself to throw and then didn’t.
June 6th, 2010 at 12:34 am
Oh my goodness! Did that just happen? It’s like this team has magic!
June 6th, 2010 at 12:34 am
Manbeast doesn’t see stop signs Snitker.
June 6th, 2010 at 12:34 am
What have we HERE??
Go BRAVES!!!! Undefeated when scoring 5 runs!
June 6th, 2010 at 12:35 am
“The Hey Train?” Awful. Chip, Chip, Chip…..
June 6th, 2010 at 12:35 am
I LOVE how Heyward not only ran through the stop sign but almost ran through Snitker. He just saw his life flash before his eyes.
June 6th, 2010 at 12:36 am
What Russell Martin was thinking when Manbeast was running home and then scoring:
“Oh my God, Oh my God, Oh my God. Whew! Still alive.”
June 6th, 2010 at 12:36 am
Yeah…Chip’s description almost ruined if for me. Oh no, now it’s sticking.
June 6th, 2010 at 12:37 am
KK can’t buy a 5 run 7th
June 6th, 2010 at 12:40 am
Oh-no-please-don’t-let-An-dre-be-hurt
June 6th, 2010 at 12:40 am
GALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAUUUUUUUUUUUS!
June 6th, 2010 at 12:40 am
The rout is on. Freaking beautiful.
June 6th, 2010 at 12:40 am
GLAUSY!
June 6th, 2010 at 12:41 am
SMELL THE GLAUS!
June 6th, 2010 at 12:41 am
Wow, baseball IS more fun when you’re winning!
June 6th, 2010 at 12:43 am
Do you think B.Mac saw that ball or got lucky?
June 6th, 2010 at 12:44 am
That inside corning is very pointy. It must stick out two feet.
June 6th, 2010 at 12:44 am
For those of you who don’t read Mark Bradley, this is a funny article about the feelings toward Troy Glaus in April. Oh, how the times have changed. (It’s quite short)
http://blogs.ajc.com/mark-bradley-blog/2010/06/01/theres-no-glaus-ing-over-what-we-said-in-april-about-troy/
June 6th, 2010 at 12:44 am
Hate to be a fair weather poster…NOT! Go Braves!
June 6th, 2010 at 12:48 am
Hey Cledus!
June 6th, 2010 at 12:49 am
Curt, I loved that article. Really really funny. Some great stuff from Mark and the fans in that article. I definitely remember how bad his April was. It was BAD. I was having Ken Caminiti flashbacks during Glaus’s April. Now, not so much.
June 6th, 2010 at 12:49 am
#757 twss
June 6th, 2010 at 12:49 am
Think the Braves are disappointed Furcal stayed in LA?
June 6th, 2010 at 12:50 am
Well played Lera
June 6th, 2010 at 12:50 am
Hey Steve, did you notice how the fans got the organist to join in a chant that ignited the whole stadium? Pretty cool. They were sharp too.
June 6th, 2010 at 12:51 am
Surprised there isn’t a bigger crowd for this game.
June 6th, 2010 at 12:52 am
Where was that one?
June 6th, 2010 at 12:53 am
He’s been giving pitchers that call all night! Doesn’t matter. Venters got it covered.
June 6th, 2010 at 12:55 am
Do NOT let him go deep.
June 6th, 2010 at 12:56 am
I’ll bet that Manny Ramirez does not smell good at any given time.
June 6th, 2010 at 12:57 am
Does anyone know the story behind Manny being #99? Just curious…kinda weird.
June 6th, 2010 at 12:57 am
Venny!!!
June 6th, 2010 at 12:57 am
nice snot blow by Manny !
June 6th, 2010 at 12:58 am
NO WILL! Did he blow snot? I missed it.
June 6th, 2010 at 12:59 am
He’s a big Charlie Sheen fan.
June 6th, 2010 at 12:59 am
Curt, there are some canines who would argue that point. Woof!
June 6th, 2010 at 1:00 am
no visible projectile…but definitely a finger to the nostril and a quick toot! he reads ABT!
June 6th, 2010 at 1:00 am
Is Curt or Steve tweeting tonight? That one about punching yourself is pretty funny. And yeah…I said that to myself and am now sporting a black eye so thanks!
June 6th, 2010 at 1:01 am
Oh, no. No knucklers. Just don’t even look at these pitches. We’ll be blind for a week.
June 6th, 2010 at 1:01 am
Yikes…check out that ERA.
June 6th, 2010 at 1:01 am
C’mon Nate, be a hero!
June 6th, 2010 at 1:02 am
I agree Bub…just stand there and see what happens.
June 6th, 2010 at 1:02 am
Walk is as good as a hit!
June 6th, 2010 at 1:02 am
I have to go to bed soon…no falling asleep in the pew or people will talk.
June 6th, 2010 at 1:03 am
Melk dud
June 6th, 2010 at 1:03 am
Melk toast…
June 6th, 2010 at 1:04 am
spoiled Melk…
June 6th, 2010 at 1:04 am
If knuckle ballers are so affective why doesn’t everyone throw them?
June 6th, 2010 at 1:06 am
Why is Prado doubled over? Please don’t be hurt.
June 6th, 2010 at 1:06 am
Uh oh…
June 6th, 2010 at 1:07 am
UGH! Prado hurt. Dammit. I HATE knuckle ballers. They should all be hanged.
June 6th, 2010 at 1:07 am
lol, Dodgers.
June 6th, 2010 at 1:08 am
Prado says you throw me a knuckle pitch I’ll get a knuckle hit.
June 6th, 2010 at 1:08 am
I hope Martin lays into that catcher if he says one more word. I’m worried about his hand. Anyone else worried?
June 6th, 2010 at 1:09 am
I’m praying for a double play. I want nothing to do with Heyward watching those pitches.
Ugh. HBP.
J-Hey, just… well, hell, hit it out of the yard.
June 6th, 2010 at 1:10 am
Mara, I’m not too worried.
Okay, Big Mac, you get a looooong time to focus on these pitches. Hit a grand slam.
June 6th, 2010 at 1:11 am
Who invented this stupid art of pitching. Atleast he only saw a few pitches. Mac..just close your eyes and swing.
June 6th, 2010 at 1:12 am
Me on the tweets. Steve would be tweeting with more exclamation points.
June 6th, 2010 at 1:12 am
attaboy Mac!
June 6th, 2010 at 1:12 am
The east coast time stamp is making me sleepy.
June 6th, 2010 at 1:12 am
Attaboy, Big Mac. 7 run lead.
June 6th, 2010 at 1:12 am
Will, tell us about the future. Do we win this game? I’m tired.
June 6th, 2010 at 1:13 am
And swing hard in case you hit it…and he did…Excellent!
June 6th, 2010 at 1:14 am
HEAP! See…I’m slow. tired.
June 6th, 2010 at 1:15 am
Lady Gaga pinch hits in the 9th and hits an 8 run grand slam. Dodgers win.
June 6th, 2010 at 1:18 am
Hush your mouth, Will!
June 6th, 2010 at 1:20 am
this is where i usually fast forward to the end on MLB.com….
June 6th, 2010 at 1:22 am
Nice. Heyward finds the Braves fan in the crowd to throw the ball to.
June 6th, 2010 at 1:23 am
Moylan…nice inning..
June 6th, 2010 at 1:25 am
Ya know what Curt…Infante should play every day. You should tweet that.
June 6th, 2010 at 1:26 am
Has anyone ever had a Magic Hat Vinyl Lager? They’re delicious.
June 6th, 2010 at 1:26 am
McCann’s losing his hair! I had no idea he was so thin up top.
June 6th, 2010 at 1:27 am
Another Venezuelan. Another Hit.
June 6th, 2010 at 1:29 am
why no Wags? too big a lead?
June 6th, 2010 at 1:31 am
3 up, 3 down
June 6th, 2010 at 1:31 am
Nate, I’ve had the Tin Foil Hat Stout..a little bitter but keeps the alien vibes out.
June 6th, 2010 at 1:33 am
Dear GA…can you please figure out a way to hit into a double play? Thanks.
June 6th, 2010 at 1:35 am
Yeah, not often that no one is really stressed about Chipper being out.
No sense in pitching Wagner here, which almost makes me surprised Bobby didn’t bring him in. Kimbrel needs work though. And this looks forboding.
June 6th, 2010 at 1:35 am
Wags might pitch just yet
June 6th, 2010 at 1:35 am
Brian…it’s because I said you were bald isn’t it. So sorry. Can we please end this?
June 6th, 2010 at 1:38 am
And he’s up
June 6th, 2010 at 1:38 am
Does anyone know why we haven’t seen Mike Dunn get a call-up.
June 6th, 2010 at 1:38 am
Come on DP. I can no longer see straight.
June 6th, 2010 at 1:39 am
Some tough luck for Kimbrel. A K that gets away from McCann and a seeing eye grounder
June 6th, 2010 at 1:39 am
Is Dunn’s control really worse than Kimbrel’s?
June 6th, 2010 at 1:40 am
Thanks Curt, I stepped away assuming it was over and figured he was walking guys all over the place, again.
June 6th, 2010 at 1:41 am
This is good for Kimbrel. Get the jitters out.
June 6th, 2010 at 1:41 am
that helps.
June 6th, 2010 at 1:41 am
There you go Craig!
June 6th, 2010 at 1:42 am
Melk man delivers..
June 6th, 2010 at 1:42 am
Blow it by him kid.
June 6th, 2010 at 1:43 am
Come on Curt…give us one “!”
June 6th, 2010 at 1:44 am
Manny should take longer to get set
June 6th, 2010 at 1:44 am
His strike:ball is much better this inning than it usually is.
June 6th, 2010 at 1:44 am
Sayonara.
June 6th, 2010 at 1:45 am
BRAVES WIN!!!!!!!!!!!! Good night.
June 6th, 2010 at 1:45 am
Nicely Dunn!
June 6th, 2010 at 1:45 am
Have a seat, Manny. Add 6 to the ol’ run differential.
Great game, Bravos. Win tomorrow and I will truly get freaky with the baseball love.
June 6th, 2010 at 1:45 am
Never. I’m allergic to emotions.
June 6th, 2010 at 1:46 am
Nice win..no worse than a split and possibly a series win. I’ll take that!
June 6th, 2010 at 1:46 am
Got Huddy goin’ tomorrow. Are we on @ 4?
June 6th, 2010 at 9:05 am
3:30
June 6th, 2010 at 12:42 pm
Sorry. That’s pre-game. Game is at 4:10
June 6th, 2010 at 1:28 pm
Timmy Kurkjian called ol’ Chipper the best number 1 pick of all time while Sports Center was indulging in some ATL love. Suck it Strasburg. Prado, Glaus, and THE BENCH were all mentioned as heavy contributors along with you know who: Jason “The Manbeast” Heyward. Thanks Curt. About 2 hrs 30 min to go.
The segment on Chipper’s signing was pretty cool. Apparently the whole thing took all of 12 hours with no agents involved. Did I mention I hate Scott Boras. BTW, Tex went 0-6 with 5 Ks yesterday, so I don’t think Jason should feel to bad about Friday’s game. He makes a lot less than Big Foot.
June 6th, 2010 at 1:35 pm
A Braves win today would be equal to the Phillies sweep in my mind, if not superior to it. These Dodger pitchers are no joke. And on the road, with no rest.
June 6th, 2010 at 1:49 pm
I agree, Bub. Sweeping Philly was huge for our divisional record and for the team’s confidence, but the Dodgers are as hot as the Braves right now. Both teams are really about the same right now. I would give the edge to the Braves only because of depth and pitching. If JJ comes back and pitches like the previous 2 years, then WOW! I am so excited about our team.
June 6th, 2010 at 2:45 pm
McOut is McBenched today!
June 6th, 2010 at 2:51 pm
What’s the lineup?
June 6th, 2010 at 2:53 pm
1.Prado 2.Infante 3.Heyward 4.McCann 5.Glaus 6.Hinske 7.Escobar 8.Cabrera 9.Huddy
*Prado is iffy with a sore left hand….
June 6th, 2010 at 3:01 pm
Gracias.
June 6th, 2010 at 3:01 pm
De nada amigo.
June 6th, 2010 at 3:21 pm
Double Bonus: No McBenched and Loaf is starting in LF for Dodgers. No Russell Martin either.
June 6th, 2010 at 3:32 pm
Just had ate at a Mexican restaurante in Moody, AL. If I don’t live to see the game I hope they win.
June 6th, 2010 at 3:33 pm
lol, Mara.
June 6th, 2010 at 3:38 pm
Might break 1,000 comments this week. Congrats to ABT.
June 6th, 2010 at 3:59 pm
At the mcwane center. Don’t these people know there’s a game on? I’ll be getting score updates but any details are much appreciated.
June 6th, 2010 at 4:00 pm
Mara, Huddy with a no-hitter so far.
June 6th, 2010 at 4:02 pm
Is the McWane center where Nate went to get his 2010 skills?
June 6th, 2010 at 4:07 pm
The Marlins pen is costing them another game.
June 6th, 2010 at 4:10 pm
Ha…I’ll try to locate McSucks missing hits and have them shipped to AZ pronto.
June 6th, 2010 at 4:12 pm
I hope y’all are coming up with something spectacular for comment #1000. 1000! CRAZY!
June 6th, 2010 at 4:13 pm
Infield hit for your boy, Prado to start the game. Infante is up.
June 6th, 2010 at 4:13 pm
Base hit to left for Infante. 2 on, no outs.
June 6th, 2010 at 4:15 pm
Heyward up. Ugh. Two quick swinging strikes. Big man is scuffling.
June 6th, 2010 at 4:15 pm
Works the count full. Good eye, J Hey.
June 6th, 2010 at 4:17 pm
Spoils two more with fouls. Nice, long at bat.
Fly ball out to right. Prado tags and moves to 3rd. 1st and 3rd with one down. McCann up.
June 6th, 2010 at 4:18 pm
McCann hits into a double play and the Braves spoil the great opportunity.
June 6th, 2010 at 4:22 pm
Furcal flies out for out 1 versus the Hudster.
June 6th, 2010 at 4:24 pm
Carroll grounds out. 2 up, 2 down for Huddy.
June 6th, 2010 at 4:25 pm
Ethier grounds out. 3 up, 3 down for Hudson.
June 6th, 2010 at 4:25 pm
Finally found a station on the Braves affiliates site actually broadcasting the Braves game.
June 6th, 2010 at 4:29 pm
Glaus k’s. 1 out.
June 6th, 2010 at 4:30 pm
hinske walks
June 6th, 2010 at 4:31 pm
You’re a good man Mr Alicious. Did Is MC wearing glasses? Did he look lost?
June 6th, 2010 at 4:31 pm
Esco hits it solid, but out.
Melky with a hit. 2 on, 2 out. No score.
June 6th, 2010 at 4:32 pm
No glasses for Mac. Yeah, kind of lost.
2 strikes on Huddy.
June 6th, 2010 at 4:33 pm
Huddy grounds out. 4 stranded baserunners in 2 innings. ‘Course, with Huddy there’s some excuse.
June 6th, 2010 at 4:36 pm
How does Ely look? Doesn’t sound completely dominate. Are your fingers tired of typing?
June 6th, 2010 at 4:37 pm
Loney grounds out. 1 down in the bottom of the 2nd. 3 ground outs for Huddy thus far, looking good.
June 6th, 2010 at 4:44 pm
I’m on radio, can’t say how Ely looks. But Infante’s hit could have been ruled an error and Prado’s was an infield hit. So we’re not hitting him that hard, except Esco’s out.
I did some scouting on Ely last night and he doesn’t seem like a pitcher who will end the year as well as he’s started it. But who knows. Lots of wins against poor teams, and his original scouting reports from the minors were #5 starter.
Then again, his AA numbers were really great.
Huddy gets a strike out and then Loaf to slow roll for out 3. Some confusion on the field as the umpire lost track of the outs in the inning.
2 innings over. Zero to Zero. Top of the order coming up.
June 6th, 2010 at 4:45 pm
Prado grounds out.
Infante with a base hit. Stretches a single into a double. 1 on, 1 out.
June 6th, 2010 at 4:47 pm
Heyward single in Infante! 1 to 0, good guys.
J Hey on first with 1 out for McCann.
June 6th, 2010 at 4:48 pm
MAN.BEAST.
June 6th, 2010 at 4:49 pm
The Heytrain delivers!
June 6th, 2010 at 4:51 pm
McCann works the count full. Fouls one off. Fouls another off.
(Not tired, but do let me know when you get where you can watch/listen.
Fouls off another. Long at-bat. Wearing another pitcher down. I like it.
McCann fouls out. 2 outs. Glaus is up.
June 6th, 2010 at 4:53 pm
Ely’s pitches look high and hittable on gameday.
June 6th, 2010 at 4:54 pm
Glaus grounds out to Furcal. Going to the bottom of the 3rd, Braves 1, Dodgy team 0
June 6th, 2010 at 4:55 pm
I like the Braves.
June 6th, 2010 at 4:56 pm
Thought I might add a couple random obvious ones to help the ABT folks get over 1000.
June 6th, 2010 at 4:56 pm
#884 made me laugh. Phone is dying and getting dirty looks from Rev and how could you not be tired? Thanks for info.
June 6th, 2010 at 4:59 pm
Strike zone is ass today. Umpires are having a sh*t year. Huddy walks a guy after not getting the strike out call.
But the Braves throw the runner out stealing 2nd… another bad call, but we’ll take it.
June 6th, 2010 at 5:01 pm
Swinging bunt single for Ely. Dodgers’ first hit. Ely’s first major league hit.
June 6th, 2010 at 5:03 pm
Hudson walks Fookie. 2 on, 2 out.
June 6th, 2010 at 5:04 pm
Huddy falls behind Carroll 2-0, comes back to make it 2-2.
June 6th, 2010 at 5:05 pm
Come on Huddy!
June 6th, 2010 at 5:06 pm
Carroll grounds out. Huddy’s doing it today. Swinging bunt by the pitcher is the Dodger’s only hit through three.
June 6th, 2010 at 5:07 pm
That strike zone might be retaliation by the ump against Huddy for Huddy giving the ump a look on a strike call when he was batting. Wouldn’t be the first time an ump has done that.
June 6th, 2010 at 5:09 pm
That’s true enough.
Hinske out on a close bunt hit try.
June 6th, 2010 at 5:10 pm
Yunel stays hot. Solid single. 1 out, Melky up.
June 6th, 2010 at 5:11 pm
Phone-is-dying
June 6th, 2010 at 5:12 pm
Melky hits it solidly, but out. 2 down, Esco at 1st, Hudson up. Huddy flies out to Loafy.
June 6th, 2010 at 5:14 pm
I’m on gameday too, and a couple of those “balls” were well in the strikezone.
June 6th, 2010 at 5:16 pm
Loney with a 1-out hit. Kemp up.
June 6th, 2010 at 5:18 pm
Philly Padre game coming down to the end. Padres lead 6-5, 2 outs in the bottom of the 10th, runners on 1st and 3rd, it’s all up to Werth…
June 6th, 2010 at 5:20 pm
Werth strikes out. Phils take a loss.
Meanwhile, Hudson gives up another single. 1st and 2nd with 1 out.
June 6th, 2010 at 5:22 pm
Glaus and Esco combine to fall apart in the infield.
Bases loaded. 1 out.
June 6th, 2010 at 5:23 pm
Base hit. One run scores. Bases stay loaded, one out.
Boo these events. Boo them.
June 6th, 2010 at 5:24 pm
Alright Bub, you can relax now. I won’t be able to read much longer until I’m able to plug my phone in and then I can listen. Although it will probably be over. Go Braves…Go ABT! New show!
June 6th, 2010 at 5:25 pm
YES! Inning saving double play. Huddy with the slow roller working.
Los Bravos 1
Los Feos 1
June 6th, 2010 at 5:27 pm
Alright, time for the guys to get that one back and add some.
June 6th, 2010 at 5:28 pm
Prado homerun. Wrist = okay.
June 6th, 2010 at 5:29 pm
MARTEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEN! Hurt hand be damned, Martin’s gonna have a 2 hit game no matter what.
June 6th, 2010 at 5:29 pm
Hey, isn’t that Ely’s first homer??
June 6th, 2010 at 5:31 pm
Are you kidding? You’re yankin my chain.
June 6th, 2010 at 5:31 pm
McCANNN!!!
4 to 1, BRAVOS. 2 RUN HOMAH!
June 6th, 2010 at 5:32 pm
MAC ATTACK! I had a good feeling about he third time through against Ely.
June 6th, 2010 at 5:33 pm
Not kidding.
Prado homered. Infante grounded out. Heyward walked. McCann homered. 4 to 1.
June 6th, 2010 at 5:34 pm
Glaus doubles. Still just one out. Ely = clock strikes 12.
June 6th, 2010 at 5:38 pm
Ely gets out without further damage.
4 to 1, good guys.
I keep waiting for McLouth to step to the plate and snuff a rally. He’s just not in there anywhere! It’s like Christmas!
June 6th, 2010 at 5:40 pm
I know what you mean Bub. I hope he has been pulled for permanent rest.
June 6th, 2010 at 5:42 pm
Fookie hits a homer. 4-2 Braves. Furcal will be swinging for the fences for a week.
June 6th, 2010 at 5:44 pm
Jamey Carroll with a base knock. Man on 1st, 1 out. Ethier is up. “Play somethin’ in a minor key, Floyd.”
June 6th, 2010 at 5:45 pm
Ugh, a double from Ethier. Men on 2nd and 3rd, one out. Loney up.
June 6th, 2010 at 5:46 pm
Base hit scores 2. Tie game, 4 to 4. Still just one out.
Fiddlesticks. I think Huddy’s having another early tire-out night. Hope Bobby doesn’t let it last too long.
June 6th, 2010 at 5:47 pm
And Timmy gives all 3 right back….
June 6th, 2010 at 5:49 pm
Scary out #3 to the fence. Loaf up with 2 outs. One runner on base. Please, Tim, don’t give up homers to two former Braves in one day.
June 6th, 2010 at 5:57 pm
Hudson still in the game (batting now… he’s out). Bobby didn’t see what the rest of the world saw. Oh, Bob.
June 6th, 2010 at 6:02 pm
By the look of gameday, every strike is either somewhere in the middle of the plate or up and in. Get the hook Bobby.
June 6th, 2010 at 6:07 pm
Huddy living on fumes, luck, and juju. One more out to get. Fookie.
Gets the out.
4 to 4 going to the 7th.
June 6th, 2010 at 6:08 pm
OK, we got through that one. No way he lets Huddy pitch to Ethier, Looney, and Kemp again.
June 6th, 2010 at 6:09 pm
I now have radio coverage. Thanks Bub…you’ve been a dear.
June 6th, 2010 at 6:22 pm
I simply can not believe Bobby keeps running him out there. Well, it worked last inning, here’s hoping. Ethier just socked that one, but out. The Saito injury is hurting us in this game I expect.
June 6th, 2010 at 6:23 pm
Whew. 4 to 4 heading to the 8th. Way to go, Huddy. Manly game.
C’mon, offense.
June 6th, 2010 at 6:27 pm
Wow, the bottom of our line up today is Glaus, Escobar, Hinske, and Melky. That’s not too shabby, all things considered.
June 6th, 2010 at 6:27 pm
Time to wake up offense. we need runs.
June 6th, 2010 at 6:34 pm
Uh…
June 6th, 2010 at 6:34 pm
C’mon guys.
June 6th, 2010 at 6:37 pm
Well… I swore if we beat Florida I’d be positive all month. So all I can say about running Huddy out there again in the 8th is… I don’t understand the decision. He seems very tired.
June 6th, 2010 at 6:40 pm
*sigh*
Single for Kemp to start things. Loaf up.
*shaking head*
Bobby with the hook.
June 6th, 2010 at 6:40 pm
Yeah. Venters hasn’t pitched very much at all this series. Hell, Wags hasn’t pitched since Wednesday and could probably pitch 2.
June 6th, 2010 at 6:41 pm
Hudson over 100 pitches on a hot day.
June 6th, 2010 at 6:42 pm
Thank God.
June 6th, 2010 at 6:44 pm
Good job, EOF.
Moylan in to try and get the righty.
June 6th, 2010 at 6:45 pm
Ok Pete. Let’s try not to let an inherited runner score here for a change.
June 6th, 2010 at 6:47 pm
ALRIGHT, MELKY!!!
Hope he’s okay.
June 6th, 2010 at 6:47 pm
And Nate says to himself: “uh oh.”
June 6th, 2010 at 6:48 pm
Nicely done. If McOut was out there it would have ended in disaster for sure. Braves, please score more runs.
June 6th, 2010 at 6:51 pm
Broxton’s due for a bad outing.
June 6th, 2010 at 6:52 pm
Conrad is my DADDY!
Double. Man on 2nd, no outs. Broxton’s one tough Hombre, though. Not getting too happy just yet.
June 6th, 2010 at 6:55 pm
Bobby, WTF? He’s already in scoring position.
June 6th, 2010 at 6:57 pm
Prado K’s. Don’t sweat it, my friend.
Holy Thievery, Batman! Conrad swipes 3rd!!!! Gotta love this team.
Get ‘im home, Infante.
June 6th, 2010 at 6:59 pm
Ouch. That hurt. Broxton, though. Waddya gonna do.
C’mon, Heyward. All up to you.
June 6th, 2010 at 7:01 pm
98 MPH on strike 2 to Heyward. Damn.
June 6th, 2010 at 7:01 pm
99 MPH on that pitch. Fouled out.
June 6th, 2010 at 7:02 pm
I mean fouled out of play.
June 6th, 2010 at 7:03 pm
Heyward works the count full on the big man. Love this kid. Do something, J Hey!!
Ugh. Not that.
K’s at 98 MPH. Broxton is a beast.
June 6th, 2010 at 7:09 pm
Venters in GOOD.
June 6th, 2010 at 7:10 pm
The best part is we’ve already seen their best two relievers.
June 6th, 2010 at 7:18 pm
Jesse Chavez + Andre Ethier = Disaster
June 6th, 2010 at 7:20 pm
“Free baseball!” (sorry, I still miss Skip). Back from the depths of potential in-laws and I survived. You know who else will survive?? The Braves!! Go, Melky!
June 6th, 2010 at 7:23 pm
Suddenly I don’t feel so good about this one anymore.
June 6th, 2010 at 7:25 pm
Nice, no Chavez. I feel better again.
June 6th, 2010 at 7:29 pm
Jonny Venters!!!!
June 6th, 2010 at 7:29 pm
Jonny Venters is a STUD.
June 6th, 2010 at 7:32 pm
Nate? McLouth? Why? We don’t care anymore?
June 6th, 2010 at 7:37 pm
All up to Heyward Part II.
Come on, big guy.
June 6th, 2010 at 7:39 pm
Yuck.
June 6th, 2010 at 7:39 pm
Heyward can’t wait to leave LA.
June 6th, 2010 at 7:39 pm
Thank goodness this isn’t a night game.
June 6th, 2010 at 7:41 pm
Here comes Chavez. Double Yuck.
June 6th, 2010 at 7:41 pm
Chavez? Bobby’s ready to head to the house.
June 6th, 2010 at 7:43 pm
why is this kid on the team?
June 6th, 2010 at 7:43 pm
painful….checking this on the train…during morining meeting…now at my desk sipping coffee..please make it stop.
Just bet a colleague from Phillie that the Braves would end the season ahead of the Phillies. And then immediately Melky struck out with men on second and third…
He baited me by admitting that they went into an offensive slump after they got caught cheating from the bullpen with binoculars..
June 6th, 2010 at 7:43 pm
Bobby likes the even-steven -ness of the battle with Torre.
June 6th, 2010 at 7:44 pm
Come on Chavez! Anne, I want details when you have time and it’s not the bottom of the 11th in a tied game. DM me!
June 6th, 2010 at 7:45 pm
If Bobby was going to commit game-i-cide by bringing in Chavez, I wish he’d have done it earlier.
June 6th, 2010 at 7:45 pm
I wonder if all our computers will crash when we hit 1000 comments.
June 6th, 2010 at 7:47 pm
Boooo.
June 6th, 2010 at 7:47 pm
Poop.
June 6th, 2010 at 7:47 pm
I miss Saito.
June 6th, 2010 at 7:47 pm
Bobby, Bobby, Bobby. It just… hurts my feelings.
June 6th, 2010 at 7:49 pm
And there goes the game.
June 6th, 2010 at 7:51 pm
I’m with you Bub. It’s like Bobby just threw in the towel. Wags didn’t pitch the entire series. Venters hitting for himself and pitching another inning would have been better than McOut pinch hitting and Chavez pitching. Just really really questionable managing all day.
June 6th, 2010 at 7:52 pm
Again, why is Chavez on the team?
June 6th, 2010 at 7:57 pm
2 one run losses 2 good wins, on the road versus a hot team, even hotter at home, I just can’t be too upset about that.
June 6th, 2010 at 7:58 pm
crap-0-mitey.
thats what my great uncle who lived in LA used to say…
Uncle John….he loved the Braves.
June 6th, 2010 at 8:01 pm
Who predicted 5-2 for the week?
June 6th, 2010 at 8:01 pm
I’ll give Bobby this much, he certainly seemed hesitant to bring Chavez in until pretty late.
June 6th, 2010 at 8:04 pm
Postedy post post. I gotta go to the gro store. So I’ll drive the post count for a bit just to be sure we make it before the NEW SHOW.
June 6th, 2010 at 8:04 pm
Nate McPost
June 6th, 2010 at 8:04 pm
Post game post.
June 6th, 2010 at 8:05 pm
Goin’ post-al.
June 6th, 2010 at 8:06 pm
Poster child.
June 6th, 2010 at 8:06 pm
losing sucks
June 6th, 2010 at 8:06 pm
Okay, I’m sure I can trust y’all to post 7 more times in the next couple of hours.
GO BRAVES.
June 6th, 2010 at 8:07 pm
I like that Sutton called the no-name who just got the game winning hit a career minor leaguer before he got the game winning hit. I don’t know if it was because of karma or the fact that Chavez threw him the most hittable change up in baseball after he’d blown fastballs right by him.
June 6th, 2010 at 8:08 pm
when is the new show so I can hear you guys make fun of Chipper dorn’s finger, McOut’s performance anxiety, and Chavez’s trash-stash game.
June 6th, 2010 at 8:09 pm
MVP: Martin Prado for playing through injuries and still having a 3 for 6 day.
LVP: Our CF, who got out hit this weekend by the Dodgers pitching staff
June 6th, 2010 at 8:11 pm
I wanted to see what the ajcers were saying at the time of the Chavez demise. DOB literally said, “Chavez coming in. Brace yourselves.”
June 6th, 2010 at 8:13 pm
Good week, though. Steve called 5-2, so he has been right the past 3 weeks. For the record, I corrected my 7-0 original post with a 5-2 prediction. I hope you guys keep a record on the show of who’s been right. Since I’ve been listening Steve is crushing Curt and Hammy.
June 6th, 2010 at 8:14 pm
Bada bing.
June 6th, 2010 at 8:18 pm
Nicely done Will. Before this week we weren’t in first. Now we have a 2 game lead and we get to play the D’Bags for 4 games. Escobar had a decent week too. We can’t forget about Troy Glaus going yard 3 times, almost 4, including 2 big ones against the Sillies.
June 6th, 2010 at 8:57 pm
ABT rocks!
June 6th, 2010 at 9:21 pm
There’s a rather concerning blog from DOB on Heyward’s nagging thumb injury.
June 6th, 2010 at 9:58 pm
New show?
June 6th, 2010 at 10:08 pm
We should’ve won today after being up 4-1 with Hudson pitching, but a 4-game split against the Dodgers isn’t the worst thing in the world. Plus, we finished the week with a 5-2 record, which is exactly what Steve called for! Nice call, Steve.
June 6th, 2010 at 10:53 pm
1000+ freaking posts!!! You go, people. New show in about an hour.