Show #128: The Braves Return to the Postseason
The Marlins sweep. Prado’s injury. Bobby’s ceremony. And breaking down the match-up with the Giants.
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October 4th, 2010 at 7:13 am
Happy Birthday, Steve!
October 4th, 2010 at 12:10 pm
Braves celebration video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-Id_KeZKkA
October 4th, 2010 at 1:13 pm
Yes, a VERY happy birthday to Steve. I meant to tell you earlier: the REO Speedwagon post-game concert was power-ballad dedicated to you, being such a big fan like you are, and all…
October 4th, 2010 at 3:22 pm
You know Anne, in my 20′s, I was such a classic rock facist that I’d have had to fight you for that REO Speedwagon crack.
October 4th, 2010 at 3:27 pm
Interesting question posed on DOB’s blog: For Game 3, Sunday, which uniform will the Bravos wear? Surely not the goofy red ones, right? Right? Got to be the home whites?
October 4th, 2010 at 3:50 pm
They have a really good record in those red uniforms.
October 4th, 2010 at 4:51 pm
A record of offending their viewing audience
October 4th, 2010 at 7:07 pm
I LIKE the red jerseys just not the hats that go with them. As does Cledus…if he were still he would say so himself. I haven’t been able to listen to all of the show yet. However I think we miss Martin way more than Chipper. We’re used to missing Chipper. Losing Martin was a huge blow. He was hitting the ball solidly all year, until his injury, while Chipper was spotty most of the time and a ticking time bomb the rest. Yes, he’s the hero and yes he was getting hot and yes I’m pretty much in love with Meadow. Still…good show so far and Steve, I guess it’s your birthday? Happy Birthday!
October 4th, 2010 at 9:42 pm
Great show. Some really great points on our strengths and weaknesses. But man, you’re right. Medlen will be missed severely. And who knows? Kimbrel might be the shining star.
My prediction: there’s always a Lemke every postseason and they usually have a quirky name or quirky stance (thing Craig Counsel). This year, it’s gonna be Brooks or Omar.
And too bad we won’t be able to hear postseason announcer drivel about Prado’s troublesome pine tar stains on his jersey…
October 5th, 2010 at 7:25 am
Braves still have 20k tickets for Sunday. Depressing
October 5th, 2010 at 7:32 am
I’ll take one!
October 5th, 2010 at 9:21 am
If I weren’t in Austin on Sunday, I’d take one! Go Braves.
October 5th, 2010 at 12:07 pm
I think that MLB is doing a disservice by not announcing the start times for these games. I think if Braves fans knew it was a 1:35 start time they would buy tickets. The not knowing if it is going to be at 1 or 8 is screwing it up.
And how do you show up last weekend and not want to show up Sunday?
October 5th, 2010 at 12:35 pm
Ask and answered, Curt: Game time for Sunday’s Game 3 Braves-Giants at Turner Field will be 4:37 p.m. Game 4 if necessary, Mon at 8:37 p.m.
October 5th, 2010 at 1:32 pm
Lowe, Hanson, Hudson. I like it.
October 5th, 2010 at 3:54 pm
Break up the sliders. Me too.
October 5th, 2010 at 4:24 pm
No Saito on the post season roster. Surprised, I am.
October 5th, 2010 at 6:05 pm
Thanks Yoda
October 5th, 2010 at 7:04 pm
So does that mean he cannot play the entire post season even if he gets better? Explain oh wise one.
October 5th, 2010 at 10:11 pm
Mara – you can redo your post season line up after the conclusion of the Division Series. You can also sub out any injured player in mid series. So, when the Bravos go to the NLCS, if JJ is healthier, he’d likely join the rotation and bump Beachy, for example.
October 6th, 2010 at 6:06 am
Happy belated birthday Steve.
October 6th, 2010 at 6:44 am
Man you guys are great!
“I’m sorry, I talked over you, say it again?” “…Postseason”
Win.
October 6th, 2010 at 6:56 am
If the Braves don’t make it to game 4 (assuming they sweep the Giants, of course), do you get your money back?
October 6th, 2010 at 9:41 am
You can get the money back or apply them to a 2nd round ticket. Or, in the case of the Falcons, you can apply the money to season tickets for the next season.
October 6th, 2010 at 9:49 am
Danny – thanks for the birthday wishes.
Getting back to the fan interest as it related to the Falcons game last Sunday. Spoke to a buddy who said they were posting the score of the Braves game all throughout the 2nd half and there was much fan reaction to it. And that the club level was packed with people watching the 9th.
October 6th, 2010 at 10:03 am
I really really want a Monday game, ESPECIALLY since it’s at night. GO Braves!!
October 6th, 2010 at 12:52 pm
This made me very sad…
http://buzztap.com/-1inXxR
October 6th, 2010 at 1:23 pm
Mara – yeah, that write-up was not very inspiring.
Curt – have u seen the article in the AJC? Only a few thousand tickets remaining for Sunday’s game. It’s good.
October 6th, 2010 at 5:06 pm
Can’t believe the Rays got so smacked around. And I HATE that Frenchy had that RBI double.
October 6th, 2010 at 5:58 pm
Hmmm…I’m rooting for the Rangers, Frenchy or no Frenchy.
October 6th, 2010 at 6:10 pm
I don’t ever wanna play the Phillies again. In fact, I no longer acknowledge their existence.
October 6th, 2010 at 8:10 pm
A no-hitter to start the playoffs does seem to bode poorly for the other teams out there. Oh well, he can’t pitch them all.
Steve, that’s good news about the attendance numbers. And that can’t be like the Cubs or Cards games. Ain’t too many people making the trip from SF.
October 7th, 2010 at 7:34 am
Vegas has given your Atlanta Braves the longest odds of any team to win the WS.
October 7th, 2010 at 12:25 pm
Alright everyone. Join us here tonight (and for all the Braves’ playoff games) in the comments section for in-game blogging. Ham, Curt and I will all be here.
October 7th, 2010 at 12:28 pm
Let’s see some line up predictions for tonight. Here’s mine:
Infante – 3B
Heyward – RF
Mac – C
Lee – 1B
Brooks – 2B
Melky – LF
Gonzo – SS
McLouth – CF
Lowe – P
October 7th, 2010 at 12:29 pm
This is pretty damn funny: http://www.mccoveychronicles.com/2010/10/6/1735952/giants-braves-series-preview-preview
October 7th, 2010 at 5:00 pm
Braves lineup 1. Infante 3B, 2. Heyward RF, 3. Lee 1B, 4. McCann C, 5. Gonzalez SS, 6. Diaz LF, 7. Conrad 2B, 8. Ankiel CF, 9. Lowe P
October 7th, 2010 at 6:03 pm
I’ve got a Braves fan and two Giants fans coming tonight. The Rev says he’ll be asleep by the 3rd inning. I’m so excited! Hammy…on the message board…really?
October 7th, 2010 at 8:30 pm
Cannot wait. One hour, people! I am very heartened that Diaz in is there. And no McLouth and no Melky is extremely hopeful as well.
October 7th, 2010 at 9:21 pm
gonzalez-big series offensively
October 7th, 2010 at 9:26 pm
Hi Winston. Do you think so? It would be a huge boon to the team if he started hitting.
October 7th, 2010 at 9:30 pm
Play Ball, Vietnam?
October 7th, 2010 at 9:30 pm
Yikes. Robin Williams let that get away from him a little.
October 7th, 2010 at 9:32 pm
Here we go!
October 7th, 2010 at 9:33 pm
Hell yeah! Omar.
Lincecum looking a little geeked up.
October 7th, 2010 at 9:34 pm
Heyward makes Lincecum look bad. Calling it.
October 7th, 2010 at 9:36 pm
Everything is up. Gotta get that run in.
October 7th, 2010 at 9:37 pm
Need to score here…
October 7th, 2010 at 9:38 pm
Can’t leave Infante at second. This is the play-offs.
October 7th, 2010 at 9:41 pm
Damn. That would have been huge momentum to get that run there.
October 7th, 2010 at 9:41 pm
Sa-wiiiiiing.
October 7th, 2010 at 9:41 pm
Lincecum not looking flawless, but neither did Price yesterday…
October 7th, 2010 at 9:42 pm
Been stressing for a week over how DLowe is going to do. Here we go…
October 7th, 2010 at 9:43 pm
nice to see a leadoff double there.
hate to waste a leadoff double there.
October 7th, 2010 at 9:44 pm
Lowe is working quickly and looking confident and …. giving up a single.
October 7th, 2010 at 9:44 pm
Lee and Mac both swung at ball 4. Wasted chance there
October 7th, 2010 at 9:44 pm
Torres kills us.
October 7th, 2010 at 9:46 pm
Love those early double plays. Keep that up pls. kthnx.
October 7th, 2010 at 9:47 pm
We lead the league in errors, ground into the second most double plays, and half our bench is starting…how did we make the playoffs again?
October 7th, 2010 at 9:48 pm
June, July, August.
Ball 4 looked pretty good
October 7th, 2010 at 9:49 pm
Yes. So, how worried were you all with that throw from Infante to Brooks? Yeah, me too.
October 7th, 2010 at 9:50 pm
Anybody else hold your breath when Omar went to second? lol
October 7th, 2010 at 9:52 pm
Worst part about it was that he really seemed to be thinking about it too. Once they start thinking about the throw you turn into Steve Sax
October 7th, 2010 at 9:54 pm
Lincecum’s either 2 feet outside the zone or striking us out.
October 7th, 2010 at 9:55 pm
All 4 guys have struck out on the same pitch
October 7th, 2010 at 9:56 pm
I love how Brooks doesn’t wear batting gloves. Hate 5 Ks though.
October 7th, 2010 at 9:57 pm
Yikes. To use the overused phrase, looks like Lincecum is really settling in.
October 7th, 2010 at 9:58 pm
The Freak has settled down.
October 7th, 2010 at 9:59 pm
Correction, all 5 guys have struck out on the same pitch. Does someone have the ability to tell them to take that pitch?
October 7th, 2010 at 9:59 pm
It might as well be 7 in a row. Two pitchers…I mean Rick Ankiel and Derek Lowe lead of next inning.
October 7th, 2010 at 10:02 pm
Really though that Uribe foul was a homer. Whew.
October 7th, 2010 at 10:02 pm
That’s RicK AnKiel to you
October 7th, 2010 at 10:03 pm
Anyone want to bet how high the fastballs are that the Rickster swings at? I’m betting a foot over his head.
October 7th, 2010 at 10:04 pm
Looks like Lowe has settled in as well.
October 7th, 2010 at 10:05 pm
Lowe’s taking care of business as well.
October 7th, 2010 at 10:05 pm
That guy never had a girlfriend
October 7th, 2010 at 10:06 pm
I’m rooting for Ankiel to make contact.
October 7th, 2010 at 10:07 pm
Never seen a better pop-up.
October 7th, 2010 at 10:07 pm
At least he didn’t strike out.
October 7th, 2010 at 10:08 pm
Ankiel will tell his grandchildren about that at-bat.
October 7th, 2010 at 10:09 pm
Strike 3 call feels a little better than a whiff.
October 7th, 2010 at 10:10 pm
Don’t want to sound petty, but Lincecum really looks stupid
October 7th, 2010 at 10:10 pm
Lincecum looks like Kelly from the bad news bears. Just needs a leather bracelet, mirrored shades and tatum oneal.
October 7th, 2010 at 10:15 pm
My 10 year old can barely stand to look at Lincecum. Comments about how weird he looks every time he sees him.
October 7th, 2010 at 10:15 pm
Why throw that one right down the middle? Don’t you waste a pitch there and see if he will offer at something and miss a bunt or hit another one foul?
October 7th, 2010 at 10:16 pm
Ugly head, indeed. That was horrible, Brooksy.
October 7th, 2010 at 10:17 pm
Here we go. Can Diory play second?
October 7th, 2010 at 10:17 pm
Good Lord. Here we go. Can’t absorb that kind of stuff.
October 7th, 2010 at 10:18 pm
http://blogs.mix947.com/files/2010/04/JackieKelly.jpg
October 7th, 2010 at 10:19 pm
I love pickles…all kinds.
October 7th, 2010 at 10:19 pm
Apparently we have learned nothing about small errors and the consequences of those stupid minor league mistakes. Or we have but we can’t stop making them. Either way. OUCH.
October 7th, 2010 at 10:19 pm
Whew.
October 7th, 2010 at 10:20 pm
atta boy, DLowe
October 7th, 2010 at 10:21 pm
Can’t believe we got out of that one. Good job Braves!
October 7th, 2010 at 10:21 pm
Lowe is looking incredibly sharp. C’mon boys – get a freaking run.
October 7th, 2010 at 10:22 pm
Is it me or are the commercials longer than usual?
October 7th, 2010 at 10:24 pm
How phenomenal was that old footage? Love it.
October 7th, 2010 at 10:27 pm
Anybody notice Lincecum’s dainty batting gloves?
October 7th, 2010 at 10:28 pm
Come on…………..
October 7th, 2010 at 10:28 pm
They seem to be laying off of that slider now. Like it matters
October 7th, 2010 at 10:29 pm
I really thought something would come of that Heyward walk.
October 7th, 2010 at 10:30 pm
this is shaping up to be a good one
October 7th, 2010 at 10:30 pm
Posey looks 12.
October 7th, 2010 at 10:30 pm
Hard to believe that old footage was just 5 years ago. They look so much younger
October 7th, 2010 at 10:32 pm
Ethan – I agree. And Heyward looked a foot shorter. But that swing of his was unmistakable.
October 7th, 2010 at 10:34 pm
Please let anyone but Burrell be the guy to beat us in this series.
October 7th, 2010 at 10:36 pm
Posey looked out to me.
October 7th, 2010 at 10:36 pm
He could not have been more out. By a foot at least
October 7th, 2010 at 10:37 pm
At least McCann’s throw didn’t go into center.
He was out, by the way.
October 7th, 2010 at 10:39 pm
100% out. Those bad calls make it hard for me to stay positive.
October 7th, 2010 at 10:39 pm
How did they not include number of pitches in that pitching comparison graphic???
October 7th, 2010 at 10:39 pm
I don’t like this move at all
October 7th, 2010 at 10:41 pm
Crap.
October 7th, 2010 at 10:41 pm
As I was saying
October 7th, 2010 at 10:42 pm
An ex-Marlin.
Infante really should have had that.
October 7th, 2010 at 10:42 pm
And Infante circling that ball. Amazing they made no comment about the blown call at 2nd letting that run score.
October 7th, 2010 at 10:43 pm
Not sure how that Ross grounder was not ruled an error.
October 7th, 2010 at 10:44 pm
well hopefully we can get thrown out trying to steal next inning and get called safe.
October 7th, 2010 at 10:44 pm
And the blown call comes back to hurt us. They usually do.
October 7th, 2010 at 10:46 pm
Conspiracy….someone’s being paid not to draw attention to these “replay is necessary” blown calls. Next time call Bobby and tell him to argue or something.
October 7th, 2010 at 10:46 pm
I think balls bounce funny in San Fran.
October 7th, 2010 at 10:49 pm
Its going to be hard to get 4 hits in a row. We must create runs.
October 7th, 2010 at 10:50 pm
I’m with Curt, I wish that there was just some way that they could communicate to the players not to swing at the 2 strike slider. If only TP could talk to players in between at bats, . . .
October 7th, 2010 at 10:56 pm
#121 TWSS
October 7th, 2010 at 10:58 pm
HAH! Curt…
October 7th, 2010 at 11:01 pm
It is time for Heyward to make his post-season debut for real.
October 7th, 2010 at 11:02 pm
Wow – http://twitpic.com/2vka3k
October 7th, 2010 at 11:03 pm
Got to hit some of these pitches he’s throwing right down the middle. He is giving them some stuff, they are just not connecting.
October 7th, 2010 at 11:04 pm
I’m never inviting people to come watch baseball at my house again. I can’t speak freely!
October 7th, 2010 at 11:05 pm
In other news, Hrbek did not pull Gant off the bag
October 7th, 2010 at 11:05 pm
Could this game be anymore predictable right now. No Offense with great pitching and bad defense. We have to do better.
October 7th, 2010 at 11:08 pm
Need some big magic from Lowe to get out of this.
October 7th, 2010 at 11:09 pm
Why are you not walking Uribe to set up the DP?
October 7th, 2010 at 11:12 pm
Lowe is a ground ball pitcher. We need a ground ball. Why is he leaving NOW?
October 7th, 2010 at 11:13 pm
It was easy to convince myself that these three days would rejuvenate Venters. But now that he’s coming in, I’m very nervous.
October 7th, 2010 at 11:14 pm
Bobby’s a freaking genius!
October 7th, 2010 at 11:14 pm
Wow
October 7th, 2010 at 11:14 pm
Yes, Venters! Adam – #134 was still a great question.
October 7th, 2010 at 11:17 pm
I agree with everything Bobby is doing so far except not stealing with Heyward after his walk. Oh yeah and not starting Hinske.
October 7th, 2010 at 11:19 pm
Swing at more ball 4s
October 7th, 2010 at 11:20 pm
Beautiful hit, Mac. Let’s do something with it.
October 7th, 2010 at 11:20 pm
Gonzalez = DUE
October 7th, 2010 at 11:22 pm
Diaz the man. Do it.
October 7th, 2010 at 11:22 pm
Matty Ice
October 7th, 2010 at 11:23 pm
He did it alright, left one stranded.
October 7th, 2010 at 11:27 pm
Hit the Freak!
October 7th, 2010 at 11:29 pm
Venters looked like mid-Summer form.
October 7th, 2010 at 11:29 pm
Let’s do it Braves. Just need a run or two.
October 7th, 2010 at 11:33 pm
Preferrably 2
October 7th, 2010 at 11:34 pm
now the call.
October 7th, 2010 at 11:35 pm
Hey, finally admitting they blew the call. Nice work guys. And yes, the second angle you showed in fact proved he COULD the see tag and simply missed it.
October 7th, 2010 at 11:35 pm
How many innings later are they now talking about “the call”? That’s messed up.
October 7th, 2010 at 11:38 pm
Tired of strikeouts. So tired.
October 7th, 2010 at 11:39 pm
Curt – I agree. That angle they showed completely contradicted their point about the ump having a bad angle.
October 7th, 2010 at 11:41 pm
Ump has a bad angle ump should move.
October 7th, 2010 at 11:46 pm
Bobby’s burning through pitchers now.
October 7th, 2010 at 11:49 pm
SAFE
October 7th, 2010 at 11:51 pm
A Make up call, for sure. But we’ll take it.
October 7th, 2010 at 11:53 pm
Absoulutely a make up call? Can we do anything in the 9th here? I’m not filled with hope, I gotta say.
The good news is I’m not going to bed as late as I’d figured.
October 7th, 2010 at 11:54 pm
I’m joking. He was way out
October 7th, 2010 at 11:54 pm
Come on Heyward. Put one in the creek
October 7th, 2010 at 11:55 pm
Ball
October 7th, 2010 at 11:58 pm
Sure, the only run they scored was because of a blow call. But we got 2 hits.
October 7th, 2010 at 11:59 pm
F
October 7th, 2010 at 11:59 pm
Well, that was pretty disappointing.
October 8th, 2010 at 12:00 am
Tomorrow then.
October 8th, 2010 at 12:01 am
Worst interview ever
October 8th, 2010 at 12:04 am
So 2 (4?) errors, no hits, a blown call. Must be the playoffs. It’s tough having a lineup where no one past the 4 hitter has a chance.
October 8th, 2010 at 12:07 am
But Curt – it will be better tomorrow with a big dose of Nate and Melky …
Alright folks. I’m going to bed. Until tomorrow …
October 8th, 2010 at 12:58 am
Posey didn’t dispute this. When asked if he was safe, he responded: “It’s a good thing we don’t have instant replay.”
October 8th, 2010 at 9:33 am
Re 170 – of course he didn’t. He felt the tag on his mid-section … time passes … then he feels his foot hit the bag.
October 8th, 2010 at 9:39 am
Sadness. However, (brace yourselves for the homeress) they only got 4 hits. I’m excited about tonight. If we win tonight we COULD win the next two at home. And then we’d get swept by the Philthies.
October 8th, 2010 at 2:44 pm
But, all the complaining about a blown call, while valid, overshadows the fact that we couldn’t score a single freaking run. I’m not writing off tonight, in any way. We are capable of scoring some runs. But what a waste last night was of amazing pitching by the Bravos.
October 8th, 2010 at 5:00 pm
the giants couldn’t score a single freaking run, either. it was a waste of giants pitching as well.
all except for the blown call.
so, i don’t understand throwing out the blown call based on that. neither team could score. except by one blown call. the braves did just as much to win as the giants did.
October 8th, 2010 at 7:20 pm
I don’t have high hopes for tonight after seeing the lineup.
1. Infante 3B, 2. Heywrd RF, 3. Lee 1B, 4. McCann C, 5. Cabrera LF, 6. Conrad 2B, 7. Gonzalez SS, 8. Ankiel CF, 9. Hanson P
October 8th, 2010 at 8:00 pm
Hey Bub. I’ll join you all for the later innings but first I have to hear an amazing group of guys sing about I and Love and You. Wahoooo! Go Braves!
October 8th, 2010 at 8:10 pm
what the? but I wrote without capitalizing. dammit.
October 8th, 2010 at 8:18 pm
Hehe…you will NEVER hide my friend. It was the homerism. I’m 15 minutes from The Brothahs! I bet they open with Pretty Girl From Raleigh. Whatcha wanna bet?
October 8th, 2010 at 8:39 pm
Bub – “the braves did just as much to win as the giants did.” I wholly disagree. 2 (really 3) errors. That was as big a factor as the blown call.
October 8th, 2010 at 8:44 pm
Stop being so whollier than thou.
October 8th, 2010 at 9:01 pm
Enjoy the Avetts. Maybe the Braves won’t get murdered in the city.
October 8th, 2010 at 9:37 pm
Alright. Infante’s lead off double last night was a tease. Let’s really do something tonight.
October 8th, 2010 at 9:39 pm
And there it starts again. C’mon, boys. Let’s get a run (or 6) tonight.
October 8th, 2010 at 9:40 pm
Good job Heyward?
October 8th, 2010 at 9:43 pm
Pitching around Mac, of course.
October 8th, 2010 at 9:44 pm
poop
October 8th, 2010 at 9:53 pm
Hanson looking amazing so far.
October 8th, 2010 at 9:56 pm
Tommy’s early innings blues again.
October 8th, 2010 at 9:57 pm
Please don’t let Burrell be the guy to beat us…
October 8th, 2010 at 9:59 pm
What a HUGE gut punch that is. Unbelievable. Feels insurmountable right now.
October 8th, 2010 at 9:59 pm
If the Braves don’t pick up a run in the top of the 2nd, I imagine they’ll pack it in.
October 8th, 2010 at 10:00 pm
That silence you hear right now is people NOT buying tickets to Monday’s game in Atlanta.
October 8th, 2010 at 10:05 pm
Pathetic, Bobby. Couldn’t be more transparent. A make-up argument for last night.
October 8th, 2010 at 10:05 pm
Same freaking ump who blew the call last night. Now I’m totally victimized by all of this.
October 8th, 2010 at 10:08 pm
That sound you hear is people dumping tickers to Sundays game
October 8th, 2010 at 10:14 pm
Bub – it was a bad call, right in front of the Braves dugout. Bobby had no idea about last night’s blown call b/c no one in the infield made a big deal about it. I don’t get the criticism.
October 8th, 2010 at 10:15 pm
Well… let’s see what Netflix has on instant watch tonight…
October 8th, 2010 at 10:16 pm
Yea, I’m turning this off. Pathetic.
October 8th, 2010 at 10:16 pm
Great – more offensive damage from the opposing pitcher.
October 8th, 2010 at 10:17 pm
(that wasn’t in response to you, Steve)
October 8th, 2010 at 10:18 pm
But steve, he knows now that the guy blew the call last night, and now blew the call tonight. It’s a chance to get some payback. 2 birds with 1 stone
October 8th, 2010 at 10:19 pm
Did he blow the call tonight? I was going off what Powell and Sutton were saying, that the umpire got the call right.
October 8th, 2010 at 10:43 pm
Curt – I totally get that last night’s call was part of the equation in his argument tonight. I was just arguing the assertion (that I read) that his decision to argue was only about last night.
Bub – it certainly looked like his foot was off the bag when he caught it.
By the way, here we are again talking about blown calls because the Braves can’t score a freaking run. Now I get to watch another team celebrate on our field again. I’m dreading it already.
October 8th, 2010 at 10:57 pm
Rally!
October 8th, 2010 at 10:58 pm
It is really time for a big post season moment from Heyward here. Pivotal moment in the game right here.
October 8th, 2010 at 11:00 pm
That was not it. Good Lord.
October 8th, 2010 at 11:01 pm
There it was. Joining an illustrious list
October 8th, 2010 at 11:12 pm
I did assume the ejection was all because of last night based on Jim Powell’s assertion that the call was right. I reckon I presumed a lot. My bust.
October 8th, 2010 at 11:15 pm
What’s that skinny thingy by the Braves’ name on the scoreboard? It’s like 2/3 of the circle fell off.
October 8th, 2010 at 11:15 pm
Hallelujah. At least there won’t be stories about being shut out for the entire series.
October 8th, 2010 at 11:18 pm
melky-conrad-gonzalez-ankiel-pitcher?
Wow. I had no idea it had come to this.
October 8th, 2010 at 11:23 pm
Really, really, really, REALLY could have used more runs there.
October 8th, 2010 at 11:38 pm
Ankiel never saw a high, 2 strike fastball that he didn’t love (or miss). Tally so far this season: 816.
October 8th, 2010 at 11:45 pm
Very questionable strike three there on Heyward. Looked outside. UGGGGGHHHH.
October 9th, 2010 at 12:00 am
Giants bullpen brought to you by al Qaeda
October 9th, 2010 at 12:03 am
Two runners on!? NOBODY OUT!? AND- Melky up to bat…
October 9th, 2010 at 12:05 am
Adam – it is unfortunate that this rally has brought us to the half of our lineup that can’t hit.
But, that said, I’m stupidly hopeful right now.
October 9th, 2010 at 12:06 am
What’d I miss?
October 9th, 2010 at 12:07 am
Melky with a miracle right there!
October 9th, 2010 at 12:07 am
See if we can build on finally getting a break here.
October 9th, 2010 at 12:09 am
OH! MY! GOD!
October 9th, 2010 at 12:10 am
I don’t know what y’all have been complaining about…:)
October 9th, 2010 at 12:10 am
I am delirious right now.
October 9th, 2010 at 12:13 am
I’ve never noticed what big feet Diaz has.
October 9th, 2010 at 12:15 am
Brand new ballgame!
October 9th, 2010 at 12:17 am
it’s amazing what ending an 18 inning scoreless streak will do for your spirits.
October 9th, 2010 at 12:18 am
life
October 9th, 2010 at 12:26 am
For the record, they steers scoring when I started watching. Now I’m very tired but afraid to go to bed.
October 9th, 2010 at 12:30 am
no kidding Curt – it so feels like that. I could not want to win this game more
October 9th, 2010 at 12:31 am
damn straight, Mara. Don’t go anywhere.
October 9th, 2010 at 12:35 am
Hah! Look out Father!
October 9th, 2010 at 12:35 am
Really wanted to score in that inning and end this
October 9th, 2010 at 12:36 am
Using toothpicks to keep my eyelids off my eyeballs.
October 9th, 2010 at 12:42 am
Whatever you have to do Mara, whatever you have to do.
October 9th, 2010 at 12:42 am
I like this Kimbrel kid.
October 9th, 2010 at 12:43 am
You know what? I like Kimbrel too.
October 9th, 2010 at 12:45 am
See…now y’all have ruined me and my innocence. I was going to say something about keeping the Rev up but now he’s tired. Ahem. Playball! Oh dear. I’m too tired to erase and restate.
October 9th, 2010 at 12:47 am
I’m a work call right now and just let out a huge silent scream on the McCann hit. Damn, I thought that was out of here.
October 9th, 2010 at 12:47 am
Dangit…thought that was gone.
October 9th, 2010 at 12:48 am
How many innings can Kimbrel pitch?
October 9th, 2010 at 12:50 am
Are you often on a work call at midnight thirty?
October 9th, 2010 at 12:50 am
No kidding. I fear we’ll see Farnsworth now.
October 9th, 2010 at 12:51 am
Mara – not too often. I’m part of a big maintenance call. Happens once a quarter and is typically latenight
October 9th, 2010 at 12:53 am
Why on earth is Glaus in at 3rd?!?!?! Did they say anything on the broadcast. And there goes the bunt that each and every SF hitter should lay down.
October 9th, 2010 at 12:53 am
And Glaus at third costs us immediately
October 9th, 2010 at 12:54 am
Awesome.
October 9th, 2010 at 12:54 am
And Wagner is hurt. Do we have any healthy players left?
October 9th, 2010 at 12:55 am
Shrek could have fielded that better and again the baseball gods hate us.
October 9th, 2010 at 12:56 am
Farnsworth
October 9th, 2010 at 12:57 am
Prediction: Wild Pitch AND hit batter before the game winning hit.
October 9th, 2010 at 12:57 am
And here’s Farnsworth in a huge, pressure situation. Where he excels …
October 9th, 2010 at 12:59 am
There’s the HBP.
October 9th, 2010 at 12:59 am
Bub! Predict more favorable outcomes please and thankyou!
October 9th, 2010 at 1:00 am
Ah, Farnsworth. The wheels on the bus come falling off, catching fire, blowing up
October 9th, 2010 at 1:01 am
He has no control over his fastball
October 9th, 2010 at 1:01 am
I call a double play ball right here!
October 9th, 2010 at 1:02 am
You’d better call the actual double play. A double play ball with this crew…
October 9th, 2010 at 1:03 am
Can I go to bed now? It hurts too much to stay awake.
October 9th, 2010 at 1:03 am
This is torture.
October 9th, 2010 at 1:04 am
Here come da pain.
October 9th, 2010 at 1:04 am
I call a sac fly
October 9th, 2010 at 1:04 am
“Not to fifty!”
October 9th, 2010 at 1:04 am
Too true. Ok double play off Posey’s bat!
October 9th, 2010 at 1:05 am
Dear god, what was that?
October 9th, 2010 at 1:05 am
Aaaaaaaahhhhhhhh!!!!!!! I’m a feakin psychic!
October 9th, 2010 at 1:05 am
OH! MY! GOD!!
October 9th, 2010 at 1:06 am
Oh my sweet Lord baby Jesus in a Santa Claus suit.
October 9th, 2010 at 1:06 am
Unbelievable. To quote Curt – Life.
October 9th, 2010 at 1:06 am
GLAUSS!!!
October 9th, 2010 at 1:06 am
I just threw up a little.
October 9th, 2010 at 1:07 am
Cannot stop laughing at #267.
October 9th, 2010 at 1:07 am
WIN IT NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW
October 9th, 2010 at 1:07 am
Braves have to score 2 to win it, though. There is no way that freak can shut ‘em down again.
October 9th, 2010 at 1:08 am
Please score!
October 9th, 2010 at 1:11 am
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
October 9th, 2010 at 1:11 am
GTFO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
October 9th, 2010 at 1:11 am
OH! MY! GOD!!!!!!!
October 9th, 2010 at 1:11 am
Life and WATER!!!!!!!
October 9th, 2010 at 1:11 am
Holy Fing S. What is going on. Cats and Dogs living together. Its mass hysteria.
October 9th, 2010 at 1:12 am
Will, you’re in the future. Do we win?
October 9th, 2010 at 1:13 am
ANKIEL!!!!!!!! I am absolutely speechless. Loved the shots of the dugout.
So who pitches in the bottom of the 11th? Martinez?
October 9th, 2010 at 1:14 am
Martinez = my vote.
October 9th, 2010 at 1:14 am
So funny Curt. I was just thinking how jealous i am that Will is enjoying this nice afternoon game.
October 9th, 2010 at 1:15 am
Finally a replay I’m happy they are showing 100 times
October 9th, 2010 at 1:15 am
If Kyle F***worth trots back out there with just a one run lead, I will throw actually throw up.
October 9th, 2010 at 1:16 am
Man…that guy used to be a pitcher. Sounded like a bullet. I agree Steve, a lotta heart in that dugout. Love it!
October 9th, 2010 at 1:16 am
Martinez is the only guy left so not too many options.
October 9th, 2010 at 1:16 am
it aint over yet is all i can think to say right now….
October 9th, 2010 at 1:17 am
How about letting Ankiel close it? Something. ANYthing.
October 9th, 2010 at 1:17 am
Yeah, that was no cheapie. He hammered that ball
October 9th, 2010 at 1:17 am
Tomorrow =me in misery. Don’t make me sorry Braves. Let’s take home a split series!
October 9th, 2010 at 1:18 am
I’m so amped right now i’m going to be up until sunday
October 9th, 2010 at 1:19 am
OK, that hit scared the h out of me.
October 9th, 2010 at 1:19 am
Good start. Yesssssss.
October 9th, 2010 at 1:20 am
Nervous as hell.
October 9th, 2010 at 1:20 am
I love it when they start reading the credits….the field producer is George burgicoff…total JINX on SF
October 9th, 2010 at 1:20 am
Anybody know the latest on EOF?
October 9th, 2010 at 1:20 am
Ky-ull
Ky-ull
Ky-ull
C’monnnnnn, you brawling freak. Give this crew one stinking game to hang their hats on.
October 9th, 2010 at 1:21 am
crap
October 9th, 2010 at 1:21 am
Ohhhh, Ky-ull.
October 9th, 2010 at 1:22 am
yes!
October 9th, 2010 at 1:22 am
I hate Cody Ross. Why is that?
October 9th, 2010 at 1:22 am
More Marlins,………………..
October 9th, 2010 at 1:22 am
2 down. Let’s do this. Right now.
October 9th, 2010 at 1:22 am
If the baseball gods give us two scoreless innings of Kyle Farnsworth, we are square on the blown call.
October 9th, 2010 at 1:23 am
#305 – so true.
October 9th, 2010 at 1:23 am
One.
More.
Steerike.
C’moonnnnn…
October 9th, 2010 at 1:24 am
*sigh*. Magic
October 9th, 2010 at 1:24 am
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!
SPLIT, BABY!!!
October 9th, 2010 at 1:24 am
What a comeback. This was an absolutely huge game.
October 9th, 2010 at 1:24 am
Nice. Gnite folks! See ya in Atanta! hOpe to god Wags is ok….
October 9th, 2010 at 1:24 am
What a win.
October 9th, 2010 at 1:29 am
“I can’t even explain how I feel right now.” Ankiel.
I feel the same exact way. I am really incredulous.
October 9th, 2010 at 1:30 am
Sunday afternoon the Ted is going to be hopping
October 9th, 2010 at 1:31 am
I am settling in for hours of post game. So excited.
October 9th, 2010 at 1:33 am
Curt – You’re so right. Any split would have been a great set up for Sunday. But winning it this way makes it all the more exciting.
October 9th, 2010 at 1:34 am
LMAO at ESPN’s front page: “In the Rick of Time.”
That’s AWFUL.
October 9th, 2010 at 1:51 am
By the way – Fox Sports South is doing their post game show. Lots of clubhouse stuff, Bobby, etc.
October 9th, 2010 at 2:04 am
First of All, I cant remember a Braves Game this satisfying (was only two years old in 95). Its this kind of game, this kind of magic, that gives us a chance (because we sure dont have the talent to beat the phils and yanks).
Moreover, I read through the last 100 comments. Could not have been more negative (not a shot on you guys), yet the Braves had every reason and chance to lose this game. But for some obscure and uncharacteristic reason we didn’t. Since the Bottom of the 1st inning vs Cubs on April 5th, something special has surrounded this team and they continue to keep it going. Why not Believe?
October 9th, 2010 at 2:25 am
“I read through the last 100 comments. Could not have been more negative”
Except for #’s 217, 219, 220, 221, 223, 225, 227, 230, 235, 256, 263, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 272, 275, 276, 281, 283, 294, 296, 301, 304, 305, 307, 308…
C’mon, Wiley. It’s been a tough stretch. There were some pretty hopeful comments tossed in there (not much by me, I admit…)
October 9th, 2010 at 2:40 am
Big hole, huh? 4 – 0. I guess no one would’ve thought they’d come back and win 5 – 4.
Ahem: http://twitter.com/Few_Proud_Brave/status/26811398952
October 9th, 2010 at 8:39 am
So…tired.
October 9th, 2010 at 11:18 am
Hopemeter reading please. Can we win the next two at home? I really want to win this series but I don’t want to watch the Phillies put the smack down on us yet again.
October 9th, 2010 at 1:07 pm
My hopemeter is turned off. Braves made the playoffs and won a dramatic game. They’re injured and overmatched. Anything after this is bonus.
October 9th, 2010 at 1:11 pm
I feel I owe an apology for various obnoxious behaviors on this board. I would prefer it if nobody responded to this post, but just read it. Thanks.
October 9th, 2010 at 1:14 pm
I agree But. *funny on so many levels*. I find myself asking “How’d we get here” way more often than “How far can we go”. I want to either win the next two or lose the last one. If we don’t clinch at home I don’t want to go on to play the Phillies. Make sense? Does that make me a bad fan?
October 9th, 2010 at 2:01 pm
I had rather lose to the Giants in 5 than lose to the Phillies in 4 or 5.
But if the Braves could scratch out 2 or 3 wins against the Phillies and gain experience for Heyward and Hanson, I think you gotta take that.
Failing both of these options, winning the World Series would be okay I guess.
October 9th, 2010 at 3:06 pm
Mara – we absolutely win this series against the Giants. I feel it.
Against the Phillies, it will be a massacre (and not in a good way).
October 9th, 2010 at 3:08 pm
Eh…winning the world series…I could take it or leave it.
October 9th, 2010 at 3:15 pm
I haven’t made the rounds to the AJC and so forth. Is anybody saying the player of the game last night was Kimbrel?
Since that pitch to Ankiel was SO fat, and since Troy’s DP was over in a flash, I’d have to go with the rookie’s 4 strikeout sustained clutchfest.
October 9th, 2010 at 4:04 pm
Sitting in the sun watching the Tar Heels and Tigers. Luckily it’s the bad tigers so no conflict of interest.
October 9th, 2010 at 4:35 pm
Awe Bub…just saw the score. Hang in there.
October 9th, 2010 at 5:41 pm
Nevermind.
October 9th, 2010 at 6:30 pm
I watched last night’s game in a hospice center with my brother (he’s not doing too well). Baseball is just a game folks. Try to keep that in mind. Go Braves.
October 9th, 2010 at 6:50 pm
I hate sports.
October 9th, 2010 at 9:06 pm
Ignore #333, re-read 332. Nate, sorry to hear about your brother. Hope he improves soon.
October 9th, 2010 at 9:22 pm
Nate – sorry about your brother. I hope things turn around. My thoughts are with you.
October 9th, 2010 at 9:24 pm
Bub – it’s a great point about Kimbrel. He gets lost in the Ankiel/Glaus mania. But I have to believe that to the baseball people on the Braves, last night was his definitive coming out party as our next closer.
October 9th, 2010 at 9:26 pm
New show tonight. Wrapping up these first two games. It will be posted by 1am Sunday morning.
October 9th, 2010 at 11:35 pm
Nate, best wishes to you and yours, bro.