April 29, 2012

 

 

160 Responses to “Show #181: The Braves Continue to Roll”

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   Shaun Says:
   May 1st, 2012 at 4:44 pm

   Curt, point was Jim Rice wasn’t actually a Hall of Famer. Murphy is probably more worthy of the Hall. Jack Morris was an okay pitcher who racked up wins because he was fortunate enough to play on good teams and had one big moment. He’s not Hall worthy. Murphy is more worthy than Morris.

   So, I agree that Murph is better than most Hall of Famers and if he had played on more winning teams and/or in New York or Boston or Chicago, he would probably be in.

   I think voters pay attention to era, but probably not enough. I think even we adjust for era, Murphy falls a bit short. But, then again, Rice and Morris (if Morris gets in) should cause everyone to rethink Murph.

2. 27
   Anne Says:
   May 1st, 2012 at 8:19 pm

   Cannot remember the last time I checked a Nats score so regularly.

3. 28
   David Says:
   May 1st, 2012 at 9:50 pm

   Really bad inning for McCann — he can’t handle the pitch from Venters and allows the go-ahead run to score, then kills a potential rally with a GIDP.

   On another note…I’m putting very little stock into JJ’s numbers while in AAA. Like y’all mentioned in the podcast, all he’s shown is that he owns Houston’s AAA split-squad lineup and the Toledo Mudhens. 7 IP and 1 run on 4 hits are nice numbers, but I just hope he regains confidence and gets his knee straightened out.

   And for what it’s worth: before yesterday’s game, I was thinking 4-3 for this week. I probably would have said a win on Monday, 2 out of 3 against the Phillies, and 1 win in Colorado. I’ll stick with my 4-3, but obviously I’m thinking now that we take the next two against Philly and two in Colorado. That is, of course, assuming we don’t get to Papelbon right now.

4. 29
   Leah Says:
   May 1st, 2012 at 10:11 pm

   Yikes. Depressing start to the week. Was April a dream?

5. 30
   Walker Says:
   May 1st, 2012 at 11:46 pm

   This is a good team but if we seldom have Heyward, Chipper, and McCann in the same lineup over the course of the season, then it’s going to be hard.

6. 31
   Mark in Memphis Says:
   May 2nd, 2012 at 2:29 pm

   With CLE having an all right handed starters, do you think we could get Matt LaPorta from them, maybe for Gilmartin? They have two RH SP’s with little experience, both struggling (5+ ERAs each)…

   LaPorta seems ready for majors, must not be in CLE’s plans. He is a 1B/LF. They already have a “power bat” for LF in Shelley Duncan. They signed Damon for LF as well and though Kotchman is struggling at the plate (.149), LaPorta is still in the minors, hitting well to begin the year. His carreer totals for 2009, 2010 & 2011:
   GP AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS
   269 909 104 216 51 2 30 115 81 206 3 0 .238 .304 .397 .701

   Strike out numbers worry me a little…

   GP HR BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS
   2010 110 12 46 82 .221 .306 .362 .668
   2011 107 11 23 87 .247 .299 .412 .711

   He could be a power hitter in LF, if not this year, then next, thus moving Prado to third on a permanent basis post-Chipper…

7. 32
   Mark in Memphis Says:
   May 2nd, 2012 at 3:55 pm

   #2

   And lucky for him with 10 BB, 9 SO (5 in one game), a 1.42 WHIP and .282 BAA…

   I have a feeling he will “come back to earth” before too long…

8. 33
   Curt Says:
   May 2nd, 2012 at 4:29 pm

   Interesting take from the Philadelphia Enquirer. Particularly the Hamels reaction.

   “The Braves ultimately sliced Hamels for two runs and his night was over after six innings. Hamels said he did not expect Atlanta to demonstrate as much patience. He threw only 64 strikes in his 108 total pitches. He surrendered the lead in the sixth, but it could have been worse.”

9. 34
   Nate Says:
   May 2nd, 2012 at 8:03 pm

   I thought the 2011 Braves were gone.

10. 35
    Leah Says:
    May 2nd, 2012 at 8:49 pm

    Sometimes the rev looks so much like McOut I cringe in a knee jerk type reaction. Sorry Tyler…takes time to get over such trauma.

11. 36
    Adam Says:
    May 2nd, 2012 at 8:56 pm

    THE BIG MAC ATTACK

12. 37
    Leah Says:
    May 2nd, 2012 at 9:14 pm

    Baseball is fun!!!! Love watching Doc sweat!

13. 38
    Nate Says:
    May 2nd, 2012 at 9:22 pm

    Unbelievable. Hope we can close this one out. To further state the obvious, it would be huge.

14. 39
    Leah Says:
    May 2nd, 2012 at 9:25 pm

    Don’t break my heart EOF!

15. 40
    Adam Says:
    May 2nd, 2012 at 9:27 pm

    ……….

16. 41
    Nate Says:
    May 2nd, 2012 at 9:28 pm

    You could almost see it coming

17. 42
    Leah Says:
    May 2nd, 2012 at 9:28 pm

    Double dawg damn.

18. 43
    Leah Says:
    May 2nd, 2012 at 9:34 pm

    Ok…no more fooling around. Score a ton!

19. 44
    Adam Says:
    May 2nd, 2012 at 9:53 pm

    We come all the way back and take the lead just so our bullpen can give it right back.

    Embarrassing.

20. 45
    Nate Says:
    May 2nd, 2012 at 9:56 pm

    You could put the Toledo Mudhens in the Phillies uniforms and the Braves would still find a way to lose to them.

21. 46
    Kate Says:
    May 2nd, 2012 at 9:59 pm

    The Braves just have to tip their caps and call the Phillies their daddy.

22. 47
    Leah Says:
    May 2nd, 2012 at 10:00 pm

    Any chance Greg Walker knows how to coach pitchers?

23. 48
    Nate Says:
    May 2nd, 2012 at 10:03 pm

    Maybe they’ll give Ruiz the day off tomorrow.

24. 49
    Leah Says:
    May 2nd, 2012 at 10:08 pm

    Wow! Chip an Joe actually just made me laugh!

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    Adam Says:
    May 2nd, 2012 at 10:13 pm

    This game is insane.

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