Show #117: Breaking into the Second Half
All Star MVP. Yunel Out, Gonzo In. Saying Goodbye to the Boss(?). Looking Ahead to the Second Half.
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July 19th, 2010 at 12:22 am
Long show folks. Hang in there.
July 19th, 2010 at 1:27 am
Classroom of kids? Baseball is not a public service.
Yunel’s hitting .438 in Toronto and you think, what… he’s coming out of a slump? Please. If he DOES catch fire immediately after leaving the Braves, it’s all the more reason to understand he was not going to hit here.
Putting Infante in to increase Yunel’s trade value? How does that work?
Yunel Escobar is a punk. A bad seed. As his career progresses, whatever doubt you have left will be answered. Remember how Manny exploded for L.A. when he first got there? But wherever you go, there you are. And nobody as petulant as that kid is going to reform himself permanently in the name of an I-Told-You-So.
Who curses at the official scorer? Who does that? Who is so self-involved that the circumstance of the game (runner on first after either an infield hit or error) that they’re completely laid under not because the game is at risk, but because it was scored an error.
Good riddance. I don’t care what he does in Toronto or what Alex Gonzalez does here (though 2 ESPN webgems from just today’s game is mighty nice), this team is much more root-able with him gone.
July 19th, 2010 at 10:24 am
Good show guys. I have to agree that the Braves sold way low on Yunel. I don’t see how the team is better without him and with Alex Gonzalez. Was the team chemistry really an issue? The Braves worry about team chemistry more than any organization in any sport. It’s border line ridiculous. It sounds like we got rid of Yunel for being an outcast. He had a bad half of a season, and the Braves were still in first. I think if you throw in a left handed minor league relief pitcher Wren will go for almost any trade. This trade also makes the Tex trade hurt even worse. To me it means the organization is admitting they got the Yunel or Elvis question wrong.
As far as offense goes, I think the Braves have enough to win the East and get to the playoffs and perhaps get home field advantage. I’ve seen a lot of Braves teams do such things and then not hit in the playoffs. This feels like one of those teams. The playoffs would be great. We haven’t been in a while. It might be worth it to gamble with this lineup just to save the young pitchers in the organization. Then maybe they can add Crawford or Werth in the offseason.
July 19th, 2010 at 11:42 am
Maybe they could have used Yunel as a piece in acquiring a corner outfielder for the post season run? Let Infante play SS for the rest of the season? Heyward has said that he could play CF and has before.
Bub, we get it. You don’t like Yunel and you are happy they got rid of him.
July 19th, 2010 at 5:20 pm
Jonny V. suspended four games for throwing at Fielder.
July 19th, 2010 at 5:22 pm
You have got to be kidding! That seems excessive. Didn’t Heyward and someone else get hit also?
July 19th, 2010 at 5:55 pm
Bobby also suspended for one game.
Mara, Heyward and Glaus were hit in the same inning of yesterdays game. No Brewers were ejected.
July 19th, 2010 at 6:28 pm
Here come Mr. Angry eyes. The Rev and I are debating whether or not Jonny’s pitch was intentionally. Now he’s calling Jonny a thug because he knows it will piss me off.
July 19th, 2010 at 6:34 pm
K, so if you make the same point over and over, that’s fine. But if I respond to it the same way over and over, it’s “we get it,” as if everybody else has moved on.
Smell ya later.
July 19th, 2010 at 7:54 pm
It was a joke Bub
July 19th, 2010 at 9:07 pm
cards 8 phils 4 bot 6
July 19th, 2010 at 10:38 pm
Lol, Yunel hit another HR. So far, he’s 2-4 tonight with the hr and 2 rbi.
D’backs 5 Mets 0 bot 2.
Cards 8 Phils 4 F
July 19th, 2010 at 11:04 pm
Mets now down 6-0. Could be a profitable day off.
July 20th, 2010 at 12:06 am
Great show guys. I’m nervous about the Padres series. Our offense needs to bust it wide open and early. Fingers crossed…
What poker phrase do we use for the fun of having Phillies and Mets lose on a night off?
July 20th, 2010 at 7:17 am
Flush
July 20th, 2010 at 9:12 am
Lookin’ forward to this Padre series. For the first time in a while, I’m attending all three. Go Braves!
July 20th, 2010 at 9:26 am
Nice one Curt. What would a royal flush be? Yankees get swept by the Orioles the same day?
July 20th, 2010 at 10:42 am
Mara – agreed. Definitely want to see some big offense this week. And, PLEASE, let Nate McLouth be really good or really bad this week so Frank knows which way to go.
July 20th, 2010 at 11:19 am
Any news on who goes to make room for McLouth?
July 20th, 2010 at 11:33 am
Gotta be Blanco. No one else makes sense.
July 20th, 2010 at 11:58 am
As if Blanco makes sense. In other news…I’m at the Somerset Patriots game with the kiddos. 9 to caught a foul ball before we even entered the park. Steve, I k ow how that must make you feel.
July 20th, 2010 at 12:07 pm
Oooooo! Just got an ugly look from a Mets fan. Yea buddy, my visor has an Atlanta A on it. Whatcha gotta say about that? Huh?
It’s ok. I may not be able to take him but I can certainly outrun him. Besides, he’d get to my kids first. It’s good they learn to defend themselves while their young.
July 20th, 2010 at 12:30 pm
Just throw some hair product and a gold chain at him and we he stops to admire it, run away
July 20th, 2010 at 12:55 pm
Hilarious! This guy definitely fits that profile.
July 20th, 2010 at 12:58 pm
Mara – you’re right. I am a small person and mad at your 9 year old right now.
Nate – got to be Blanco. Who else would it be?
So, the best thing about this article is certainly the title, but it’s kind of fun to read the Philly misery and the begrudging Braves props in the 2nd half. BEWARE: it’s a little blue. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/422402-nl-east-race-the-devil-wears-prado
July 20th, 2010 at 1:15 pm
Me: Son, so you want to try and get some autographs from the players (as I point to the dugout in front of us cause it’s just to hot to walk to the other one).
Son: Who are they affiliated with (yes he’s that smart)?
Me: the Pirates
Son: No thanks.
July 20th, 2010 at 1:37 pm
Steve, the funny thing is a guy about your age (you know, older than me) saw it as well and looked a little green.
July 20th, 2010 at 3:38 pm
In all fairness, Steve is older than everyone.
July 20th, 2010 at 4:36 pm
For the record I’m not as old as Methuselah or Bobby.
So, no McOut in the lineup tonight. I’m very surprised by that.
July 20th, 2010 at 7:04 pm
I’m nervous about this series.
July 20th, 2010 at 7:19 pm
Can we just keep Melky?
July 20th, 2010 at 7:35 pm
Clearly Prado misses me.
July 20th, 2010 at 8:21 pm
Diaz. Huge.
July 20th, 2010 at 9:19 pm
Chino is managing a GREAT game. When Prado slid into 2nd and called safe, I heard him yell “Mara!!!”
NICE on Heyward…and ain’t nobody out. GO Braves!!
July 20th, 2010 at 9:32 pm
cards 6 phils 0 bot 5
July 20th, 2010 at 9:32 pm
Anne, you must have passed out with all this Diaz love
July 20th, 2010 at 9:42 pm
Cards 6 – Phils Dah
July 20th, 2010 at 9:43 pm
Nate, I should read the board
July 20th, 2010 at 9:55 pm
Thanks for telling me Anne. I’m sure he’ll let me know when he calls me ‘fo my personal post game report.
July 20th, 2010 at 9:59 pm
Leah, tell Bub to get back on here
July 20th, 2010 at 10:49 pm
phils lost, mets losing. both good things.
July 20th, 2010 at 10:50 pm
Diaz = player of the game. I did not pass out, but I did swoon a little.
Earlier question about McOut…I overheard some dude behind me saying that he’s off the DL tomorrow.
Hey, so here’s a question: the Braves get the win tonight…Jurrjens gets the win tonight…but Bobby does not. Correct?
July 20th, 2010 at 10:51 pm
I’ll check on him Curt. I bet he was either kidding or had a bad day. I’m sure he’ll be back.
July 20th, 2010 at 11:13 pm
Holy crap you guys…look at the standings! I might have to make that my screen saver!
July 21st, 2010 at 12:03 am
snakes 3 mets 2 F
July 21st, 2010 at 12:15 am
Steve, just now able to check out #25 link. Loved it!
July 21st, 2010 at 5:17 am
Curt, it’s no big deal. I’ll be back after a while. Take care.
July 21st, 2010 at 8:49 am
Curt – go sit in the corner.
July 21st, 2010 at 10:09 am
No one at ESPN can pronounce Chino Cadahia’s name.
July 21st, 2010 at 10:19 am
Sad news out of San Diego: David Eckstein goes on 30-day DL with a sore left he’s terrible at baseball.
That’s what happens when you try to run through B Mac.
July 21st, 2010 at 11:03 am
While we are at it, Jamie Moyer pulled his old hack last night and might be headed to the 15-day DL.
July 21st, 2010 at 11:17 am
You haven’t heard anything bad about Escobar? Take a look and read Buster Olney’s column about how a team member, for his birthday, just wanted YE to play hard that day… If Alex doesn’t hit a lick, forget the clubhouse, he will be a professional ON THE FIELD, he will field his position EVERY PLAY. BIG DEAL when you don’t score a lot of runs. BIG DEAL when all the other players have one less thing on their mind (“is our shortstop going to play hard today?”, “is he going to make an error and sit on the bench and sulk?”) every game.
A quote from YE: “I was giving it my all when I was in Atlanta, so I can’t say I would have played any different,” he said.
REALLY?!?! His all??? PLEASE!!!
OBTW – The phrase is “Eat your cake and have it too”, which is an impossiblity. Most people say it incorrectly. Same with “I could care less”. It is “I couldn’t care less”. If you “could care less”, it means you do care…
July 21st, 2010 at 11:20 am
“how a team member, for his birthday, just wanted YE to play hard that day” HAHAHAHAHA. Very nice, Mark!
July 21st, 2010 at 11:22 am
“Mara” thanks for the new euphemism: “personal post-game report.” Niiiiice.
July 21st, 2010 at 11:25 am
And to my suprize, you didn’t mention any joy at never having to see Jo-jo in a Braves uni again…
That was one of the high points of the trade for me.
As for YE in Canada… Frenchy looked pretty good after he left, at first. YE needed a change of scenery. Mostly because he had dug such a big hole for himself. I had high hopes for him with Melky on the team.
Melky had come in and shown the Latin players “how things are supposed to be done”, reminded them of the example they needed to set for the kids in the countries they are from, etc. It seemed to be working on YE at first, but when he was slumping, we saw his true character…
July 21st, 2010 at 11:26 am
Check YE again the first time he hits a slump…
July 21st, 2010 at 11:37 am
BUB! You have a twin! M in M…I am so with you on the whole “couldn’t care less”…drives me crazy. Isn’t it “have your cake and eat it too”?
July 21st, 2010 at 1:28 pm
M in M – welcome to the board and thank you for bringing more sanity to the YE discussion. Bub and I couldn’t do it alone. I agree with you 100%. Just like with Frenchy last year (but for different reasons) it does not matter, one bit, how YE performs in Toronto.
July 21st, 2010 at 1:54 pm
So, McOut is back in the lineup tonight. Let’s make our predictions about where he bats in the lineup. While he should absolutely bat 8th, I bet Bobby puts him at 7.
July 21st, 2010 at 3:18 pm
I think 8. I bet Gonzalez is 7
July 21st, 2010 at 3:46 pm
Et tu, Stevie? Don’t equate having more people on your side with bringing more sanity to the conversation. The opposite may well be true.
I say McOut goes 7 and the Gonze goes 8 b/c Garland is a rightie.
July 21st, 2010 at 3:49 pm
Curt wins the prize. McOut is 8. The Gonz is 7. I hate that Hinske is in. I know it’s a righty, but keep Diaz in there.
July 21st, 2010 at 5:17 pm
#62 – Steve, “that’s what she said.”
Headed to the ballpark…Go Braves!
July 21st, 2010 at 6:10 pm
Hearing John Kruk admit the Phillies suck is awesome. They do suck. They’re gonna need a lot more than Oswalt to get it together.
July 21st, 2010 at 7:55 pm
It is HOT with no breeze to speak of. In other news, McOut is certainly not hot in the outfield…let’s see what he does at bat later this inning.
July 21st, 2010 at 8:17 pm
I have come to the conclusion that this team…is really good.
July 21st, 2010 at 8:26 pm
Tommy seems to enjoy pitching more when he’s the current WP.
July 21st, 2010 at 8:28 pm
…or not…Yikes!
July 21st, 2010 at 8:33 pm
Bud Black was right to argue that. Lucky call in our favor.
July 21st, 2010 at 8:47 pm
You know your having a bad night when McOut hits a single off you. Go Braves!
July 21st, 2010 at 9:09 pm
You’re…I’ve been at a water park all day with 3 kids.
July 21st, 2010 at 10:03 pm
Uggghhhh – I just got home and logged on to the game thinking it would be great to watch the last inning. WRONG!
July 21st, 2010 at 10:05 pm
Woopsie. Really hoping for a walk off something or other. Their bullpen is sick.
July 21st, 2010 at 10:15 pm
Not happy times here @ The Ted.
July 21st, 2010 at 10:26 pm
Anne, it sounded like the crowd was giving McSucks grief about not throwing at least pretending to get the ball back in. Did I imagine/wish that?
July 21st, 2010 at 10:52 pm
Ok…no more messing around. Let’s end it right here!
July 21st, 2010 at 10:59 pm
Did I mention I’m tired? *sigh*
July 21st, 2010 at 11:02 pm
“Mara,” yes, but they gave him MORE grief for that pop-out. 12 is it for me. Going home. Wake me when it’s over.
July 21st, 2010 at 11:03 pm
Just got back from watching the game with Will-son and his bro. It was cool to be out and have so many people at a sports bar be so into the game – good and bad for tonight’s. But definitely a different vibe in the city than the last few years. Now we just need to win this game.
Oswalt wants his option for next year guaranteed before he will agree to a trade and the Phils are apparently not interested in that.
July 21st, 2010 at 11:25 pm
Hopefully the Mets score holds and we don’t lose ground. That was a gut puncher.
July 21st, 2010 at 11:25 pm
Win some lose some. I miss Blanco.
July 22nd, 2010 at 6:18 am
Buenos Dias ABT, Los Mets lost. It’s all good. Go Braves!
July 22nd, 2010 at 9:26 am
It’ll all be better if we win tonight.
July 22nd, 2010 at 9:45 am
Thursday Day Game-goers: Stop by and wave at me: Section 211, Row 2. Me, the Boyfriend, his daughter. …and sunscreen. Go Braves!!
July 22nd, 2010 at 9:45 am
The Mets are trying to trade Frenchy.
July 22nd, 2010 at 10:08 am
#85 makes me happy…and sad.
In other news (literally)
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/22/sports/baseball/22rhoden.html?ref=sports
…are you kidding me?? “Wait, Wait…” last weekend had a quote from someone about Steinbrenner, something like: if you got a phone call in the middle of the night, you knew it was him, or a death in the family. After a while, you hoped for a death in the family.
July 22nd, 2010 at 10:25 am
Anne, I’ll be the guy with 35 kids in section 401. Hopefully there is shade up there. And beer.
July 22nd, 2010 at 10:38 am
Laughing at the mental image of Curt buying beer in between bathroom breaks.
July 22nd, 2010 at 10:39 am
Oh, right…you’re a very brave man, Curt. I can 99.9% guarantee beer…which will certainly make it all better. Tell them all – OK, the boys – to take off their shirts and wave ‘em when the camera comes ’round.
July 22nd, 2010 at 10:40 am
I think it’s always good to lead by example. Don’t forget the chest paint.
July 22nd, 2010 at 11:09 am
http://buzztap.com/-J4xO8a
Pretty cool article.
July 22nd, 2010 at 11:17 am
Odd…there are literally 7 cars in the Orange Lot.
July 22nd, 2010 at 11:39 am
BP must be inside today…only the bullpen is playing catch on the field. That, or they’re taking a team nap to recover from last night. Ew, now I’m imagining spooning. You’re welcome, ABT.
July 22nd, 2010 at 12:09 pm
FYI – noon is not too early for beer (Curt – change it to 100 percent guarantee) …but it IS too early to SPILL your beer.
July 22nd, 2010 at 1:28 pm
Or your jumbo coke in your lap.
July 22nd, 2010 at 1:41 pm
Mmmmmm…spooning. Go Braves! Huddy sounds awesome!
July 22nd, 2010 at 1:42 pm
Mmmmmm…spooning. Go Braves! Huddy sounds awesome! We should place bets on how many potty trips Curt has to make. I say 13.
July 22nd, 2010 at 2:27 pm
Hey, did y’all know trying to stop a comment so you can add to it is futile?
July 22nd, 2010 at 2:50 pm
Curt, Don just said he’s glad you and your crew are there. His favorite day at the park. Now don’t you feel better?
July 22nd, 2010 at 3:42 pm
I do. Our crew left at 2:40 because that was about all the kids (and the adults) could take. Only one bathroom break + one ice cream run + three demands that the kids stop kicking the guy in front of us. A fun and entertaining day at the park. And thankfully the woman who runs the group is a Braves fan so we had pretty good seats in the shade.
July 22nd, 2010 at 3:55 pm
Let’s see Wagner blow this.
Wait . . .
July 22nd, 2010 at 4:47 pm
Curt – good for you to get out of the sun. We made it to the pitching change in the 7th…I think it was the 7th…heatstroke prevents me from remembering what happened two hours ago. Turns out we missed nothing.
Great game… Go Braves Road Trip!!
July 22nd, 2010 at 6:31 pm
Oswalt to Cards? Carpenter, Wainwright, and Oswalt in a short series… that would suck.
July 22nd, 2010 at 6:37 pm
Nate – that is an ominous proposition. Time to start cheering for the Reds.
I think it has been a while since it has been said, but I LOVE WINNING BASEBALL. There is so much to like about this team.
July 22nd, 2010 at 7:07 pm
ham, agreed. it was awesome for the guys to come out and stick it to the padres after last night. where is all this money coming from in the ‘lou? they had to sign holliday last offseason, they need to resign el hombre after this year, and now they’re talking about adding oswalt???
July 22nd, 2010 at 7:10 pm
Guess who’s gonna be at Nationals Park next Tuesday night? The Rev is the bomb.
July 22nd, 2010 at 7:14 pm
“Mara” – as I’m sure you (and everybody else) can recall…I LOVE the Nationals Park. It’s just lovely. AND, much like where the Marlins play, you should have your pick of seats!
July 22nd, 2010 at 7:25 pm
Oh good. I hope the ushers are as nice as Alan and let us break all the rules. Don’t forget to drink plenty of liquids Anne with an e.
July 22nd, 2010 at 8:10 pm
Very, very nice to take care of business today. Mara – re your #75 – I was screaming at the TV. After all the time gone and all the scrutiny on his game, he’s going to STILL pull that no throwing the ball crap?!?!? Unbelievable.
July 22nd, 2010 at 10:12 pm
I did another song. I feel bad already, get it while it’s… whatever.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5dPBcE3PeM
July 22nd, 2010 at 10:18 pm
Bub – I love it.
July 22nd, 2010 at 11:09 pm
Hi-lar-ious Bub!
Anne, what am I thinking…Strasburg is the scheduled pitcher so it will be packed.
Steve, just saw Cyrus. Very clever.
July 22nd, 2010 at 11:15 pm
Bub, that was strong to quite strong. Mara, thanks for the SI Bobby link. It was a good read.
July 22nd, 2010 at 11:31 pm
Btw, time to bring back the Glaus ceiling…it worked last time. Rather it worked when you threatened to axe it. So bring it back quick and then axe it.
Nate, my favorite part was how he met his second wife.
July 23rd, 2010 at 10:21 am
Welcome to third place, Mets.
July 23rd, 2010 at 5:25 pm
One more YE piece.
Funniest thing I have heard so far was on ESPN (I think subbing for Mike & Mike or on Mike & Mike), Buster talk about how when Gonzo came into the locker room for the first time, the Brave’s players gave him a STANDING OVATION!!!
Actions speak louder than words…
OBTW – it is “Eat your cake and have it too”. You can’t eat it and still have it… You CAN have it and then eat it…
July 23rd, 2010 at 5:27 pm
As for nicknames: How about McLouthy
July 23rd, 2010 at 6:09 pm
I just got home from work to realize we’re playing in FLA, so I get to watch. I hope the weather in Miami is better than it is here in TB. Mark, I saw that from Olney last week and thought it was pretty cool. Judging from post game quotes over the past week, Escobar was liked by none. His character traits are the reason he was only given a half season to slump while players like Frenchy are given much longer. I would love to see the good vibes in the clubhouse translate into more consistent play. We had two great games in the Padres series. I’m not going to forget that we split a series with a team that almost got swept by the Pirates this week. Go Braves!
July 23rd, 2010 at 6:10 pm
I’m sticking with McOut, and he is playing tonight. Maybe he gets some solid hits and attempts to throw runners out…
July 23rd, 2010 at 7:28 pm
UGGGGGGGGGG-la. He kills us.
July 23rd, 2010 at 7:31 pm
Lowedemort kills us too.
July 23rd, 2010 at 7:35 pm
I saw on FSMarlins that Cody Ross and Dan Uggla’s pregame routine includes smacking each other on the ass (not uncommon for ballplayers), which is then followed by kissing each other on the cheek… is this weird to anyone else? Oh great, a double McOut.
July 23rd, 2010 at 8:24 pm
This game is frustrating. Lowe seems to be picking himself up and brushing himself off.
July 23rd, 2010 at 8:38 pm
MVPrado!
July 23rd, 2010 at 8:53 pm
Nate, is it weird that we do the same thing before every show?
July 23rd, 2010 at 8:59 pm
Curt, thanks man. I needed a good laugh after a long week.
July 23rd, 2010 at 9:02 pm
I’m liking Gonzalez more and more every game.
July 23rd, 2010 at 9:13 pm
I really, really despise McLouth. Almost as much as my nine year old who, only after starting to watch the Braves this year, has an almost unhealthy hatred of him.
Mara – glad you liked Cyrus.
July 23rd, 2010 at 9:16 pm
Geez, Chavez, Bobby must be feeling a blow out coming on
July 23rd, 2010 at 9:18 pm
Nooooooooooooooo! Not Chavez.
July 23rd, 2010 at 9:18 pm
This is not a good matchup for the Braves.
July 23rd, 2010 at 9:19 pm
Very afraid.
July 23rd, 2010 at 9:20 pm
And the trash stash comes through!
July 23rd, 2010 at 9:21 pm
It’s the Marlins pen. We should score many more than 3 on ‘em.
July 23rd, 2010 at 9:29 pm
Anyone else see that Shafer got demoted to AA? So much for that era.
July 23rd, 2010 at 9:33 pm
Hahaha, the Fish announcers just called that one.
July 23rd, 2010 at 9:36 pm
Yes!!!!! McCann. So good.
Curt – no doubt. The Schafer era continues to disappoint.
July 23rd, 2010 at 9:36 pm
Curt, yes. All that hype for nothin’.
July 23rd, 2010 at 9:39 pm
McOut looks completely deflated on the bench. Can we get the missing member of The Venezuelan Fab Four back? Bobby loves Venezuela.
July 23rd, 2010 at 9:39 pm
Our Allstar can beat up their Allstar.
July 23rd, 2010 at 9:41 pm
Moylan….
July 23rd, 2010 at 9:41 pm
“IF”
July 23rd, 2010 at 9:51 pm
Big IF. Maybe we can get Wagner to talk Moylan into retiring.
July 23rd, 2010 at 10:18 pm
Have these umpires been to Florida before?
July 23rd, 2010 at 10:22 pm
I can’t believe I’m still watching post-rain delay.
July 23rd, 2010 at 10:29 pm
Awwwwwww. Walkin’ in the rain. Chipper’s so romantic…
July 23rd, 2010 at 10:30 pm
Heap Heap Heap!!
July 23rd, 2010 at 10:30 pm
Mac, so huge!
July 23rd, 2010 at 10:31 pm
Glaus ceiling…Glaus ceiling…Glaus ceiling. That oughta do it.
July 23rd, 2010 at 10:36 pm
Ouch!! That’s no way to win a ballgame. Poor Matty D!
July 23rd, 2010 at 10:36 pm
Marlins. Bullpen.
July 23rd, 2010 at 10:45 pm
It’s gonna be a looping weekend. But hopefully very productive. Curt, I love #144.
July 23rd, 2010 at 10:47 pm
I mean the comment before #144.
July 23rd, 2010 at 11:03 pm
Ouch. Unbelievable.
July 23rd, 2010 at 11:04 pm
Bummer. What us up with The Sandman?
July 23rd, 2010 at 11:19 pm
THAT was painful. Worried about Wags, for sure. Not throwing his fastball. Ugh.
BUB – just listened to the song. Really great stuff.
July 23rd, 2010 at 11:20 pm
Yes. We need to get that figured out very soon.
July 24th, 2010 at 12:43 am
http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/teams-seek-braves-pitching-577566.html
July 24th, 2010 at 11:34 am
Laughing at myself…looping=long, us=is. Haven’t had time to catch up with twitterville. Any news on Wagner? Just a couple of bad pitches? Have I mentioned I don’t like losing?
July 24th, 2010 at 11:56 am
Mara, Wags said he’s all good in his postgammers. I look for a big win today. Chip, Mac, and Wags seemed more than ticked with the way that one ended last night.
Curt, thanks for the link. Our pitching depth is just money in the bank.
Steve, he did seem to be throwing his slider a lot more than usual last night.
Sure enough, the Marlins 9th inning rally was started with a walk to Braves-killer Wes Helms. I don’t know what the deal with mediocre former players, except Frenchy, coming back to burn us. Remember KJ’s 9 run 8 rbi (something like that) series in Arizona earlier this year?
July 24th, 2010 at 1:39 pm
Speaking of KJ…hit for the cycle last night. Mac needs a hug.
July 24th, 2010 at 2:30 pm
Nate, re: Wes Helms. Curt is always remarking that the Braves should sign him and simply bury him on the bench so that we no longer have to face him. It’s uncanny how he’s in the middle of so much Marlins-inflicted pain.
July 24th, 2010 at 2:58 pm
Walking through downtown Philly today…might have to bust some chops.
July 24th, 2010 at 4:48 pm
Are we going to have a player get 100 RBIs this season?
July 24th, 2010 at 5:39 pm
Not with the way Glaus has fallen off a cliff.
July 24th, 2010 at 6:22 pm
Watching Fox – Dodgers v Mets. Seeing Francoeur and Garret Anderson on other teams makes me happy.
July 24th, 2010 at 6:23 pm
Phils crushing Rockies
July 24th, 2010 at 7:12 pm
Oh snap. Prado goes deeeeep!
July 24th, 2010 at 7:28 pm
I’m done with Mr. McSucks and his aversion to throwing out runner.
July 24th, 2010 at 7:30 pm
Mara, couldn’t agree more. Absolutely ridiculous.
July 24th, 2010 at 7:32 pm
Infuriating. The guy just got hit in the knee and got a horrible jump. I don’t know if he’ll have a much better shot than that at an outfield assist.
July 24th, 2010 at 7:38 pm
Has anyone in all of baseball been as unsuccessful as McOut with RISP? I miss Greg White…
July 24th, 2010 at 7:54 pm
We really need some guys to get some power swings back. Glaus and Hinske need to get their act together. Especially with McLouth back in the lineup. It’s like we are back to a 7 man lineup.
July 24th, 2010 at 8:04 pm
Gabby Sanchez is another Braves-killer.
July 24th, 2010 at 8:09 pm
Ahhh, I hate freakin’ Uggla. We are the only team he hits consistently.
July 24th, 2010 at 8:12 pm
Can we acquire Dan Uggla just so we don’t have to play against him?
July 24th, 2010 at 8:27 pm
Curt, #173, absolutely. I’d throw Chip in that discussion, too. Walks and singles from the 3-hole is not enough. Mac is heating up, but our 3,5, and 6 are just not doing much of anything right now, unless a lefty is pitching and Diaz plays.
July 24th, 2010 at 9:08 pm
Do you think this series will light a fire under Wren?
July 24th, 2010 at 9:17 pm
Got ‘Stash?
July 24th, 2010 at 9:18 pm
I think McLouth has got to be pulled from this lineup. It’s a disservice to guys who produced while he was out. I understand you shouldn’t lose your job due to an injury. You should, however, lose your job due to to the fact that you suck.
To not be riding Diaz right now is a joke.
July 24th, 2010 at 9:18 pm
Mara, I hope so. The Braves have frequently been controlled by mediocre pitching.
July 24th, 2010 at 9:20 pm
Curt, on the Diaz thing, the Marlins’ announcers have been saying that for the last two games. They are loving the fact that Cox is, for some reason, refusing to play a guy who is hitting .381 with 8 hr and 52 RBI against the Fish.
July 24th, 2010 at 9:29 pm
BMac, taking one for the team!
July 24th, 2010 at 9:31 pm
Just don’t hit into a DP
July 24th, 2010 at 9:34 pm
You either Hinske
July 24th, 2010 at 9:34 pm
Did we watch this game last night?
July 24th, 2010 at 9:37 pm
BTW, I will be taking my talents to South Beach to watch Los Braves manana. No tickets yet, but we’re fairly confident some will be available.
July 24th, 2010 at 9:37 pm
I did. I also just watched that. Huge.
July 24th, 2010 at 9:39 pm
Effin McOut.
July 24th, 2010 at 9:42 pm
BROOKS CONRAD!
July 24th, 2010 at 9:45 pm
Holy God that was awesome.
July 24th, 2010 at 9:51 pm
Love me some Brooksy! I also may or may not be in love with the Marlin’s bullpen. I also love how Prado husseled to 3rd even though the team was leading by 4. McSucks needs to go to AAA.
July 24th, 2010 at 9:53 pm
Mara, you should love the Fish pen. Their ERA against the Braves was over 8 before the Conrad Slam. The error by Cantu definitely hid the questionable call to have Gonzo sacrifice in front of McTerrible.
July 24th, 2010 at 9:55 pm
Cody Ross, impressing his future employer
July 24th, 2010 at 9:58 pm
I wonder if Uggla can play in the outfield…
How about Uggla at 2nd and Prado in the outfield? I would feel a bit hesitant to change anything for Prado, as well as he is hitting for us…
July 24th, 2010 at 10:12 pm
Sweet.
July 24th, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Makes me smile that Uggla was the last out.
July 24th, 2010 at 10:14 pm
Their pen is beyond terrible.
July 24th, 2010 at 10:16 pm
It really is a joke. I would be so pissed if I was a Marlins fan.
July 24th, 2010 at 10:17 pm
Can’t move Prado. Especially the jive he and Gonzo got going.
July 24th, 2010 at 10:18 pm
I do like the thought of Cody Ross. Plus it’d be so convenient…just switch dugouts. Done!
July 24th, 2010 at 10:22 pm
Man, if I was the Padres I would definitely go after Uggla. They need middle infielders and hitting badly. I don’t know if he could play outfield for the Braves. I like MVPrado at 2nd, and why mess with such a good thing?
July 24th, 2010 at 10:25 pm
J-Hey has been on base 9 out of 10 times in the series.
July 24th, 2010 at 10:31 pm
Chris Volstad will be pitching on three days rest tomorrow.
July 24th, 2010 at 11:10 pm
Does anyone know if Luke Scott can actually play in the field?
July 25th, 2010 at 1:00 am
Anyone got Tonya Harding’s phone number? Maybe she could set up a hit on McLouthy… -grin-
Probably the only one he would get…
July 25th, 2010 at 9:29 am
Ha! That made me laugh M in M. If he is in the line up today I will scream.
July 25th, 2010 at 9:51 am
Get ready Mara. There is no one else to play center full time on the team.
The instant they sent Gregor down, it was McLouthy’s show. They will ride him for his defense, hoping he will “click in” on offense at some point and he will go into a hot streak with his hitting…
July 25th, 2010 at 10:27 am
Today’s lineup: Prado – 4 Heyward – 9 Hinkse – 7 McCann – 2 Glaus – 3 Gonzalez – 6 Conrad – 5 Cabrera – 8 Jurrjens – 1
A girl can dream. I’d rather send McSucks down and get Whitey back.
July 25th, 2010 at 10:41 am
In Miami. Receiving a lot of wonderful looks while walking around in my UT jersey. Had to, can’t sweat through the Braves shirt before 11.
July 25th, 2010 at 1:05 pm
Lots of empty seats here at the home of fish.
July 25th, 2010 at 2:04 pm
Nate…does it look like a rain delay? Sure sounds like it.
July 25th, 2010 at 2:15 pm
No, it’s getting lighter. It is supposed to do this all day, though. I wish JJ had Volstad’s K-zone. This ump is having a bad day. I hate Wes Helms.
July 25th, 2010 at 2:15 pm
It’s me…crap.
July 25th, 2010 at 2:16 pm
Come on JJ…set up house and then settle in. Got it? Good.
July 25th, 2010 at 2:16 pm
Finally, JJ was pitching in a freakin’ mud pit out there.
July 25th, 2010 at 2:17 pm
I bet Bobby gets tossed if the seriously questionable calls continue.
July 25th, 2010 at 2:18 pm
Why didn’t JJ clean his cleats before Wes Helms hit?
July 25th, 2010 at 2:21 pm
I’m ready for the Fish bullpen.
July 25th, 2010 at 2:23 pm
Do something Nate…cause a ruckus. Streak on the field and cause confusion to shake things up! ABT has a fund to bail it’s members out for just such an occasion.
July 25th, 2010 at 2:26 pm
Hah, if I did that my lady friend might make me walk back to Tampa.
July 25th, 2010 at 2:31 pm
Not if we win! I’m sure she would be willing to act like she doesn’t know you from Adam’s house cat in return for a win.
July 25th, 2010 at 2:32 pm
Ok…instead of streaking will you calmly walk over to the 3 fans screaming “let’s go Marlins”and shin kick them one by one?
July 25th, 2010 at 2:35 pm
Amazing the difference when JJ’s not pitching in a quagmire.
July 25th, 2010 at 2:35 pm
Are all you Atlantans going to see Glavine’s number retired?
July 25th, 2010 at 2:39 pm
I am amazed Bobby is still around for this one.
July 25th, 2010 at 2:48 pm
#206 – Love it.
As the lineups were announced this afternoon I told my son about the curse of Wes Helms. And he freaking does it again. Ugh.
Mara – not sure about the Glavine game. Maybe. Taking my wife to NYC that week for her 40th (really just cuz Curt did the same last month) and will be getting back that day. But I’m going to try.
July 25th, 2010 at 2:51 pm
Ooo…NYC with no kids. You are excused. I really wanted JJ to tie it there. This game won’t get called will it? A delay maybe but surely they won’t call.
July 25th, 2010 at 2:54 pm
JJ has just said to himself “If the idiot umpire isn’t going to call the bottom of the strikezone, I will just blow by everybody belt high”…
July 25th, 2010 at 2:55 pm
Nate…yell really loud “Meadow rocks”! I wanna see if I can hear you.
July 25th, 2010 at 2:59 pm
Did you hear it? We’re behind the Braves’ pen, so I don’t know where we are in relation to field mics. Watching Glaus run makes my knees hurt.
July 25th, 2010 at 2:59 pm
Oh how I love thee JJ…let me count the ways. Bullpen time!
July 25th, 2010 at 3:01 pm
Yes, yes and yes, Mara. Bring on the bullpen.
Nate – reading about you watching Glaus run makes my knees hurt.
July 25th, 2010 at 3:03 pm
Nate, you may not believe me but I think I did! It made me laugh. Amazing with all those people.
July 25th, 2010 at 3:05 pm
My knees always hurt. Wes Helms changed his jersey. Pansy.
July 25th, 2010 at 3:07 pm
J Hey is back!
July 25th, 2010 at 3:12 pm
I don’t get pinch running for Hinske. Unless he is literally slower than a sea turtle don’t replace him with Mclouth.
July 25th, 2010 at 3:12 pm
The Marlins’ fans around me are losing their minds right now.
July 25th, 2010 at 3:14 pm
Especially when all the pitcher can throw is balls. Nate, you mean the Marlins actually have fans?
July 25th, 2010 at 3:18 pm
Ouch
July 25th, 2010 at 3:19 pm
So glad McLouth is in the game instead of Hinske. When MAY we get Troy that hits back.
July 25th, 2010 at 3:21 pm
It’s kind of annoying that are offensive strategy is to wait for their pen and then walk and single them to death. I hope it works….
July 25th, 2010 at 3:22 pm
What an awful at-bat by Troy there. Horrible not to capitalize there. Big momentum shift for the Marlins.
July 25th, 2010 at 3:30 pm
Time to drive the stake in their hearts. Alright Grampy…
July 25th, 2010 at 3:32 pm
Wahoooooo!
July 25th, 2010 at 3:33 pm
Wearing a faded Chipper jersey T while watching him tie the game: priceless.
July 25th, 2010 at 3:33 pm
Way to not waste time. Just walk up, hit a double.
July 25th, 2010 at 3:34 pm
Martin has disappointed me. Sad.
July 25th, 2010 at 3:36 pm
Mara! Has Hammy gotten to you?
July 25th, 2010 at 3:39 pm
Haha…no, I still love him (When I say him I mean Prado) but seriously…get a hit dude! Isn’t he 0 fer today?
July 25th, 2010 at 3:42 pm
Dan Uggla hits into a dp…calling it.
July 25th, 2010 at 3:44 pm
Or strikes out swinging. One or the other.
July 25th, 2010 at 3:48 pm
Allright Bobby, now’s a good yime to ask Cody Ross if he wants to switch dugouts. Come on boys!
July 25th, 2010 at 3:52 pm
Coulda used a hit there.
July 25th, 2010 at 3:55 pm
Wish I had a better feeling about the bottom of the 9th.
July 25th, 2010 at 4:00 pm
Agreed. At least we got thru Babe Helms
July 25th, 2010 at 4:01 pm
New show tonight boys? Nicely done Meadow.
July 25th, 2010 at 4:02 pm
That was like a wide receiver running a route and the ball was on the way before he turned around…
July 25th, 2010 at 4:04 pm
I knew Saito could do it. Come on Curt…have a little faith.
July 25th, 2010 at 4:06 pm
I just explained the Wes Helms vs Braves phenomenon to the elderly gentleman sitting next to us. He says marlins’ fans feel the same way about MCann, which I thought unfair since McCann is 5000x the player Helms is.
July 25th, 2010 at 4:09 pm
Really? Can’t get a hit off Sosa and his 7 + ERA?
July 25th, 2010 at 4:10 pm
where is our offense?
July 25th, 2010 at 4:11 pm
Sosa’s problem has always been when he tried to “put a little extra” on a pitch. He tended to rotate his body a little harder, which caused his hand to drift outside his arm (he needs his hand to come right over his elbow), which turned his fastball into a “hanging” slider-ish pitch… And it would get HIT!
July 25th, 2010 at 4:13 pm
Anybody hear anything on EOF?
July 25th, 2010 at 4:18 pm
There’s that DP! M in M, where was that pitch in the 10th? Or did he throw it? You’ll learn very quickly I know very little about…well mostly everything.
July 25th, 2010 at 4:23 pm
just don’t hit into a dp mcout.
July 25th, 2010 at 4:23 pm
Only positive thing is a fly ball could be good…
July 25th, 2010 at 4:25 pm
get him off the team.
July 25th, 2010 at 4:26 pm
Dammit to hell. I was honestly hoping Mclouth would just stand there and watch.
July 25th, 2010 at 4:30 pm
Unbelievable.
July 25th, 2010 at 4:32 pm
how does mcout come off the bench before omar?
July 25th, 2010 at 4:33 pm
mcout + chavez= disaster
July 25th, 2010 at 4:33 pm
Nate, for real. They have to send him down right? How can they not?
July 25th, 2010 at 4:35 pm
I’m going for a run. I need Black Eyed Peas blaring in my ears. Not the series I thought we’d lose.
July 25th, 2010 at 5:02 pm
Back at the car. Super bummed. Really, we should of won that game way before the 8th when Chipper tied it. Volstad was pitching on minimal rest, and we only got 2 on him. I don’t know if you can attribute that to a Sunday lineup since a lot of regulars played today. I like Conrad. The slams have been great, but how does Omar not get a start. He is much better against righties, but Cox seems to be only giving him starts against lefties. Anyway, we’ve been pretty unsuccessful in extra inning games lately, so I’m not surprised we lost in extras (the other team eventually gets Chavez every time). This is a great team we’ve got, but I think we’re gonna need more offense.
July 25th, 2010 at 5:26 pm
McLouthy is Louthy, Louthy, Louthy, Louthy, Louthy, Louthy, Louthy, Louthy, Louthy, Louthy, Louthy, Louthy, Louthy, Louthy, Louthy, Louthy, Louthy, Louthy, Louthy, Louthy, Louthy, Louthy, Louthy, Louthy, Louthy, Louthy, Louthy, Louthy, Louthy…
To quote Anne Robinson: “You are the weakest link. Goodbye!”
July 25th, 2010 at 5:33 pm
Haha! I thought the same quote. My only comfort is hopefully we’ll see Wren make a move. Nate…don’t comment and drive.
July 25th, 2010 at 7:07 pm
Bobby saying the DP ball Nate hit was a bullet. Guess what…I don’t give a crap. I wish he had stood there and watched the balls cross the plate.
July 25th, 2010 at 7:20 pm
Frenchy might go to the Royals…bless his heart.
July 25th, 2010 at 9:17 pm
Mara – yes on new show tonight. On EOF, he’s eligible to come off the DL today, but is still way too sick to join the team. Apparently he’s very weak, been throwing up, etc.
July 25th, 2010 at 9:37 pm
Wow…talk about the inside scoop. That sounds terrible.
July 25th, 2010 at 10:07 pm
Somebody should use “Screaming Mimi” as a name on the blog.