May 02, 2011

Show #145: Rough Week On and Off the Field

McDowell’s Rant. Lowe’s DUI. The Bullpen’s Letdown. Ham’s Lousy Connection.

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134 Responses to “Show #145: Rough Week On and Off the Field”

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  1. 101
    Nate Says:
    May 7th, 2011 at 9:32 am

    The 7th from EOF last night was beyond huge.

  2. 102
    Jo-Bu Says:
    May 7th, 2011 at 9:35 am

    I’m stoked about tonight’s game, too! I’m trying to keep it in perspective but I say: Advantage Bravos with the Phillies not having seen JT first-hand. Gotta kick those Phillies while they are down a bit.

  3. 103
    Nate Says:
    May 7th, 2011 at 9:56 am

    Agreed, Jo-Bu. Kendrick has given us trouble before, but they’re only expecting to get 5 innings out of him.

  4. 104
    QC Bravo Says:
    May 7th, 2011 at 9:57 am

    I realize we talked about this earlier this week, but once again I watched Jason slide headfirst (twice!) last night and had heart palpitations.

  5. 105
    Curt Says:
    May 7th, 2011 at 10:50 am

    Minor just pitched on Thursday, so he couldn’t have done it

  6. 106
    Jo-Bu Says:
    May 7th, 2011 at 11:58 am

    I might be in the minority here but I don’t think Jason Heyward is a very smart player with all of this head-first sliding. The guy hurt his thumb last season and hurt the team a bit and still, he’s not learned his lesson. The guy slides head first on everything — not very bright.

  7. 107
    Kate Says:
    May 7th, 2011 at 1:30 pm

    Do all the other MLB players that slide head first lack intelligence or is it just Jason?
    He’s not the only guy on the team that slides head first.

  8. 108
    Curt Says:
    May 7th, 2011 at 1:51 pm

    I just think head first slides are the more popular way to slide now. Prado slides head first and he is a very smart player. Players think it is faster than sliding feet first and that they can control their slide more. Not sure it is an indictment of heyward’s smarts.

  9. 109
    Curt Says:
    May 7th, 2011 at 1:52 pm

    Or, what Kate said

  10. 110
    Steve Says:
    May 7th, 2011 at 2:06 pm

    Jo-Bu: thanks for the appraisal of the comments board. A great tone has been set from the original crew of commenters (you know who you are!) and has continued, for the most part, with all the new folks. If everyone keeps up the civility, it will be no fun for the bullies.

    I think the head first slide thing are instincts and muscle memory taking over. They’ve been doing it that way, in those particular situations, since they were kids.

    SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO effing excited about tonight’s game and the Teheran start.

    I’ve not seen the Lowe trade stuff. Interesting. There’s certainly a wealth of pitching and the FO must be really pissed about the DUI if they are considering it. I’m not advocating it, but it’s interesting. We’d probably get some really great guys for him.

  11. 111
    Jo-Bu Says:
    May 7th, 2011 at 2:13 pm

    The part about the smarts and sliding head first is that Jason has already had an injury from it. I understand the instinct argument but you have to be “smarter” than that and realize that it’s not required in all situations just close situations — risk/reward factor is too great for such a valuable offensive player as Jason.

  12. 112
    Steve Says:
    May 7th, 2011 at 2:15 pm

    Jo-Bu: point taken.

    Just saw the stuff on Lowe. Rumor states that Braves would consider trading for him at the deadline. Nothing imminent. Makes more sense.

  13. 113
    Kate Says:
    May 7th, 2011 at 2:51 pm

    Would you have a problem with Jason diving for a ball in the outfield? He could get injured doing that just as easily.

    Is the Teheran debut more exciting that Hanson? Heyward?

  14. 114
    Jo-Bu Says:
    May 7th, 2011 at 5:34 pm

    Kate:

    I would not have a problem if Jason dove for a ball. Remember, the point is, if the play requires a Pete Rose dive, then you gotta do it. Same for a play in the outfield.

    There’s playing the game the right way, which Jason does, but he needs to remember that the team needs his bat in the line up. More to my point, Jason Heyward is not a model of health. I’m one who believe that his value could be cut short due to being injury prone. I sure hope I’m wrong but rumor has it that he’s been playing through occasional back pain since he was around sixteen.

  15. 115
    Leah Says:
    May 7th, 2011 at 10:03 pm

    darn…good job by the kid. Great defensive play by Prado! We’ll get ‘em tomorrow.

  16. 116
    Eric Says:
    May 7th, 2011 at 10:07 pm

    A lot of people complain about the Braves lack of aggressiveness on bases. Stealing bases takes a significant toll on the body. Our more athletic players – Heyward, McLouth, Prado – have injury histories. I wonder if that makes Fredi more apprehensive to send them sometimes?

  17. 117
    Steve Says:
    May 7th, 2011 at 10:21 pm

    “Is the Teheran debut more exciting that Hanson? Heyward?”

    I don’t think anything can be more exciting than Heyward’s debut. The madness began building in ST with Heyward and was at such an insane level by opening day.

    And I think it was equal between he and Hanson.

    Eric – #116: I don’t know if it’s true, but it’s a good theory.

  18. 118
    Nate Says:
    May 8th, 2011 at 11:27 am

    #117, Kate I agree with Steve. I don’t know if we will see a more anticipated prospect than Jason. The stories last Spring were mythical. I think Julio and Tommy are pretty even. When Tommy came up we needed him in a bad way. Teheran did arrive younger, but the need isn’t as great as it was for Tommy. That said, I was impressed with Julio last night. Yes, he looked like he could use some more seasoning, but it is the Phillies. That lineup is pretty, pretty good.

  19. 119
    Nate Says:
    May 8th, 2011 at 11:43 am

    “I really think he’s going to be a better pitcher for it,” Gonzalez said. “And we better learn how to pronounce his name because we’ll see him soon. And when he does come, he’ll stay up here a long time.” (Carroll Rogers)

    “If he needed to come up right now, he’d be successful,” catcher Brian McCann said.

    Awesome. Big time trade coming at the deadline. Medlen/Beachy/Minor/Teheran, How do you make them all fit with Lowe/Hudson/Hanson/JJ? Plus you have Vizcaino and Delgado…

  20. 120
    Nate Says:
    May 8th, 2011 at 11:45 am

    I imagine Frank Wren looking over his pitching depth chart and giving a Mr. Burns “Excellent” in response to what he sees.

  21. 121
    Leah Says:
    May 8th, 2011 at 2:34 pm

    My Mother’s Day gift is Atlanta Braves ticket for myself and the fam for June 18th. Maybe I’ll see some ABTers there! Really hoping for a win today.

  22. 122
    Nate Says:
    May 8th, 2011 at 5:38 pm

    Classless Lakers. Ridiculous.

  23. 123
    Nate Says:
    May 8th, 2011 at 8:22 pm

    That SB attempt by Martin was both sad and confusing.

  24. 124
    Leah Says:
    May 8th, 2011 at 9:14 pm

    How does that make the Yunel lovers of the world feel?

  25. 125
    Leah Says:
    May 8th, 2011 at 10:08 pm

    Ok…read a Curt’s tweets and responded to it on the board. Can’t keep my virtual conversations straight.

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