May 31, 2011

Show #149: A Hard Fought 4-1 Week. A Lapse to Start the New.

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  1. 51
    Leah Says:
    June 1st, 2011 at 9:25 pm

    Have I mentioned this season that Cantu is one uuuuuugly dude?

  2. 52
    Steve Says:
    June 1st, 2011 at 9:43 pm

    My wife, who never reads the comments section, picked up this laptop, where the comments were up and accurately stated, “wow, Bubdylan is really angry.”

    C’mon Bub – all is not lost. This team is too talented and can overcome a less than stellar coach and a bunch of hidden injuries. I believe it.

    M in M: I’d much rather Brooks at 2nd. I know that was his house of horrors last year, but it’s an easier position.

  3. 53
    Pure Says:
    June 1st, 2011 at 9:50 pm

    Steve’s comment regarding the wife reminded me of a funny incident.
    My wife, who doesn’t follow or understand baseball, caught a quick glimpse of a Braves game I was watching. She said: “Hey, that guy is too old and too fat to be playing baseball”. Bobby was going to the mound to get a pitcher.

  4. 54
    Pure Says:
    June 1st, 2011 at 10:03 pm

    With that play by Jordan, he might have cemented his place in center field.

  5. 55
    Steve Says:
    June 1st, 2011 at 10:23 pm

    #54 – I had that same thought, tonight. And, echoing what the guys said on the show this week, it seems like a no brainer to me to keep Schafer in center. You’re not going to exercise McLouth’s option for ’12. There’s no way. So let’s really see what Schafer can do. He’s already an upgrade.

  6. 56
    Bubdylan Says:
    June 1st, 2011 at 10:23 pm

    Steve, I know, just grumpy.

    Good game, Bravos. Way to … not get swept by the Friars. 8)

    Dan, do something against the Mets or I’m sticking a needle in my Popeye action figure.

  7. 57
    Bubdylan Says:
    June 1st, 2011 at 10:33 pm

    Upton wins it for the D-Backs over the Fish, following a KELLY JOHNSON WALK, BABY. Profitable day.

  8. 58
    Bubdylan Says:
    June 1st, 2011 at 10:35 pm

    In 35 innings of relief work this year, Venters have allowed … wait for it … 2 runs.

  9. 59
    Bubdylan Says:
    June 1st, 2011 at 10:37 pm

    lol, Venters have allowed. I guess he’s pitched so much I figured he was two guys.

  10. 60
    Adam Says:
    June 1st, 2011 at 10:51 pm

    I wish he was two guys.

  11. 61
    Jo-Bu Says:
    June 1st, 2011 at 11:23 pm

    So folks, what are the chances that Tommy Hanson is traded? Yeah, it’s early but hey, if the Braves need a bat Tommy’s number could be the odd-man-out — gotta give up something good to get something good.

    Pssst: he’s too much of a fly-ball pitcher for my taste and I’m nervous evertime he starts — just never know which Tommy will you’ll get. Also, I really don’t think he’s a cerebral-type of guy out there on the mound. I know folks have been talking about Mike Minor but Minor has yet to prove he belongs here and we’d probably have to trade some of the farm with him.

  12. 62
    Leah Says:
    June 2nd, 2011 at 7:15 am

    I say foul.

  13. 63
    Steve Says:
    June 2nd, 2011 at 9:04 am

    “I guess he’s pitched so much I figured he was two guys.” Love it.

    Jo-Bu: I’m with you on the nervousness you feel about Hanson. My confidence level is not high with any of his starts. But I just don’t see a trade involving him. He’s too valuable to the team. I mean, despite my nervousness, I’d still want him in my rotation over Minor or Beachy. Maybe that changes with some more starts from those two.

  14. 64
    Anne Says:
    June 2nd, 2011 at 9:05 am

    FINALLY going to the Gwinnett Braves on Friday. They do Friday night fireworks, too. Saturday, BTW, is Freddie Freeman Bobblehead Night – which I’m pretty sure are leftovers.

  15. 65
    Nate Says:
    June 2nd, 2011 at 10:02 am

    That play by Schafer was unreal. I think McLouth is one step away from Royal, so I would love to see Schafer play the rest of the year in CF. He’s better than Nate at everything. Fact.

    P.S. I hope Craig bought him a couple beers for that one.

  16. 66
    Eric Says:
    June 2nd, 2011 at 10:08 am

    Venters should be an All-Star lock.

  17. 67
    DAP Says:
    June 2nd, 2011 at 10:16 am

    guys, tommy hanson is only 24 years old, in his 2 full season in the majors. he isnt always gonna be lock-down.

    but a 2.82 ERA, and he makes y’all nervous? sounds like a personal problem!

    the braves trading hanson would be like the dodgers trading kershaw, like the A’s trading cahill, like the rays trading david price. it would be crazy to do that.

  18. 68
    Nate Says:
    June 2nd, 2011 at 10:20 am

    Steve, I feel the same way about Hanson.

    Also, he’s still very young. Has he even pitched 2 full years? He’s probably our 4th starter and he’s 6-4 with a 2.82 ERA- not too shabby. Plus, he has some postseason experience. A playoff rotation of Lowe-JJ-Hudson-Hanson is the Braves best option, and I think you have to keep that in tact.

  19. 69
    Nate Says:
    June 2nd, 2011 at 10:21 am

    #66, Absolutely.

    #67, agreed. hah.

  20. 70
    Curt Says:
    June 2nd, 2011 at 11:49 am

    After going 0-for-4 in the Braves’ 5-4 loss Tuesday, Prado was spotted going into the indoor batting cage alone for a late-night session.

    “That’s the way I am,” he said. “Sometimes you have bad days, and I felt yesterday that I didn’t get it done, and I couldn’t go home like that. I had to do something to fix my swing. And today was a new day. I felt better at home plate, and I got some results.”

    Vote for your All Stars soon and often.

    Hanson is no David Price.

  21. 71
    Nate Says:
    June 2nd, 2011 at 11:55 am

    “in tact” better known as “intact”- can’t blame that one on the phone.

    You guys asked on an earlier show if the Braves had a fiery rah-rah leader, and I think Prado has to be the leader for it. He is a high energy guy, and he is definitely the hardest worker.

  22. 72
    Steve Says:
    June 2nd, 2011 at 12:56 pm

    DAP #67 – I know. And the numbers support it. There are just those games he has (both this year and last year) where he loses his control either for the whole game or an inning or two and it rattles me. Again, I get the numbers.

  23. 73
    Bubdylan Says:
    June 2nd, 2011 at 2:16 pm

    I will join the Hanson poo poo party. He doesn’t excite me at all, and worries me as often as not. No matter what the numbers say, I’d rather keep JJ than Hanson, even though I don’t think JJ will maintain his ridiculous numbers. I just love watching him pitch, love his passion, and think of him as a Brave.

    Much like Garrett Anderson (except Tommy has … ability), Hanson seems like a fish out of water here. 100% expect him to head for Cali as soon as the gettin’s good.

  24. 74
    ham Says:
    June 2nd, 2011 at 2:31 pm

    We would be fools to give up Tommy. Other than JJ, Venters, and for the most part Huddy, all of our pitchers make me nervous. He makes me nervous because he is young, not because he isn’t (or won’t become) great.

  25. 75
    Jo-Bu-Shadow Says:
    June 2nd, 2011 at 2:32 pm

    Steve:

    You nailed it, bro. When he gets going bad, he doesn’t “seem” to have the ability to make the needed adjustments. This is the lacking cerebral part I’m referring to. He’s not a smart pitcher, imho. He’s in his third season here and I think he should be a little more seasoned than he is showing us. I think he’s the weakest link in our rotation. Also, those who are watching his stats should also watch his mechanics and recovery. When he’s pulling off to the first-base side, his control is terrible.

    In general, I wish more baseball pithers would work on their post-pitch recovery to a defensible position instead of falling off of either side of the mound. This way they are ready to field the ball.

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