Show #212: Our Interview with Braves Legend David Justice
David talks about the early ’90′s, the real story of his comments before Game 6 and being traded in 1997. David also shares his experiences with Fox’s Spring Training for the Troops.
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February 21st, 2013 at 8:32 pm
24 — that’s good. This is also good: http://www.buzzfeed.com/mjkiebus/reasons-why-it-aint-easy-being-a-mets-fan
February 22nd, 2013 at 9:44 am
BTW, forgot to mention Halle is a big fan of the show…Curtis is her favorite.
February 22nd, 2013 at 2:02 pm
#27 – you almost fooled me until the “Curtis is her favorite” part. Maybe before he lost his gall bladder.
February 22nd, 2013 at 6:02 pm
http://t.co/Qqhe2KDhUi
I like it.
February 22nd, 2013 at 11:54 pm
From the SI article on today’s game: The brothers both went 0 for 2, then scooted out of the clubhouse before the media was allowed in.
I hope that doesn’t mean anything. C’mon guys, stick around and talk to the media.
February 23rd, 2013 at 6:50 pm
Did anyone else hear the story about Simmons? He traded his first class ticket to Taiwan for two coach tickets. He wanted to take his Mama. Knew I liked that kid.
February 24th, 2013 at 4:04 am
Halle is my blue tick hound. When Curtis speaks she howls and rolls on the floor like when a coon crawled under the back porch.
February 24th, 2013 at 4:06 am
Classic show guys. Well done.
February 24th, 2013 at 7:21 am
#32 You win. Comment of the year right there.
February 25th, 2013 at 8:13 pm
Does anyone know how good Gattis is defensively at catcher?
February 25th, 2013 at 10:39 pm
Every article and comment I’ve read about Gattis and defense uses the word “serviceable.” Not really glowing.
February 25th, 2013 at 11:03 pm
Ok thanks. I guess Laird will be in there opening day.
February 26th, 2013 at 8:43 am
I just looked at the Yankees depth chart. They are relying on so many declining older players its pretty sad. I don’t think they will make the playoffs this year and I’m pretty happy.
February 26th, 2013 at 9:03 am
http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/baseball/uptons-first-braves-hit-epic-homer/nWZCk/
this
February 26th, 2013 at 1:06 pm
Think you can replace Yankees with Phillies and the sentiment would be the same. Except the Phils might have better starting pitching.
February 26th, 2013 at 5:24 pm
@38 – And the Granderson injury is just brutal.
February 27th, 2013 at 3:51 pm
If Walker makes a hitter our of Schafer I’ll be very impressed.
February 27th, 2013 at 4:24 pm
Greetings from Spring Training
Sorry that I haven’t been able to keep you updated on the goings on around Champion Stadium, but I’ll try to do a better job this year. I did go to the two games earlier this week
Great to be back at the ballpark, but with some sadness. Bob and Pat from Minnesota, who sat behind me and have been coming to spring training since the Braves were in West Palm, are not coming to Florida this year. Also, one of our favorites ushers, Mike, pass away in January. Time marches on. Lots of new additions and events during the game this year. Old standards like “Braves trivia”, “name that tune”, “what’s in your pocket” and “Brave cap shuffle” have been joined by “steal second base” (a fan has to run from the right field line to ‘steal’ second base while the ground crew drags the field in the fourth inning), “dance for your dinner” (best dancer get free bar-b-cue), find a baggage tag in a pile of clothes gets a free set of luggage, and…… the Home Depot tool race (does the drill ever win?) Nothing like fun at the old ball park.
Monday, February 25th – Braves vs. Marlins
Cloudy day at the stadium but no rain. One of the smallest crowds (3,105) that I’ve ever seen at the ballpark, not too many people want to watch the fish I guess. But that’s too bad because they missed a great game. This game showcased the potential of this year’s Braves squad: good pitching (except for the 8th inning), home run power, great outfield defense and speed on the bases. As I said more than once on Monday: “I like it!”
Kris Medlin had a solid start for his first outing of the spring: 2 innings, 2 hits, 1 wild pitch, 2 strike outs, and no runs. He was followed by good outings by Craig Kimbrel (much improved over his “wild” 29-pitch first start), Luis Avilian, Cory Gearrin, and Christian Martinez. Things got squirrelly in the 8th when one of our minor leaguers, Yohan Flande, allowed the Marlins to score 5 runs to get back into the game. But the real highlights were on defense and offense.
We had two great throws from the outfield. One from Jordan Schaffer in right field (JHey was DH’ing) to prevent a runner from tagging from third and an outstanding throw from B.J. in center to nail a runner trying to advance from second to third. Freddie had a couple of good digs on low throws to first. Uggla had an “exciting” day in the field. First, Giancarlo Stanton hit a line-drive that ate him up in the first, but he had enough time to recover and throw out a runner advancing from first to second on a fielder’s choice. Next, he had a throw that pulled Freddie off first base. Then he bobbled a ball deep up the middle than was a going to be a hit any way.
The real excitement was on offense. First, JHey hit a line-drive shot that cleaned the right field fence to tie the game. Next, Justin Upton hit a ball than was incredible. When you heard it hit the bat, you knew that something special was about to happen. The left fielder didn’t even move. He just watched the ball sail over the left field fence, then over the berm, then over the tall advertising pennants, and finally, over the fence around the players’ parking lot. In my 16 years of coming to the WWS complex, I have never seen a ball do that! Just wish that there was some video of his shot. Justin’s HR gave us our first lead of the spring. Freddie F. was next and drove the ball to the fence but was caught, so we almost had three back-to-backers. Next B.J. hit a double and then easily stole third base. Speed – you gotta love it! He then scored on a wild pitch. All-in-all a great day at the ballpark (forget the 8th). By the way, keep your eye on Evan Gattis. He had a hit and an RBI.
There’s been a lot of discussion about the number of strike outs we’ll have this year, so I’ll track the number of strikes out we have per game. FYI: In 2013 the Braves averaged 7.95 Ks per game.
K Kount: Game – 4; KGA (Ks per game average – calculated like ERA) – 6.43
Tuesday, February 26th – Braves vs. Nationals
Rainy day. Start of the game delayed one hour. Another small crowd (3,750) but that was probably due to the rain. Good game – Braves came from behind twice to win.
Mike Minor pitched well but gave up two runs in the first mainly due to a funky double by Brice Harper. With a runner on first due to a walk, Harper hit a cropper to first base that bounced so high that it was over Freddie’s head. But it was hit hard enough that Dan Uggla couldn’t catch up to it before it died in the wet grass in right field. Result: runners on second and third – one out. One run scored on a ground ball to third base (good play by Francisco to prevent a double down the line) and the second on a single from Ian Desmond. Harper had two other hits (solid double, infield single) to go three-for-three.
Quite a few of the starters (JHey, Justin [DH today] & B.J.) left the game early. I guess Freddie G. didn’t want to risk an injury on a wet field. Jordan Parraz had a long home run to left. Most interesting was the spring training strategy of Nationals Manager, Davey Johnson. Most starting pitchers only pitch two innings in their first outing, but Davey had Ross Detwiler attempted to go three. And it hurt him. We scored two off him in the third. Likewise, the next Nationals pitcher, Ryan Perry, pitched in the third, fourth and fifth innings. Again, he seemed to run out of gas in the fifth and we scored five runs. Thanks Davey. Love swatting those pesky Nats. FYI: Evan Gattis – two hits, double, scored run.
K Kount: Game – 7; KGA – 6.70
February 27th, 2013 at 5:15 pm
http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/blog/eye-on-baseball/21779868/jayson-werth-phillies-not-braves-are-nats-biggest-threats
February 27th, 2013 at 6:06 pm
Ok Mr. Werth. I think you are in for a huge surprise. If you think a team will the personel the Phillies have pose a huge threat you are delusional. Rollins, Utley, and Howard are past their prime.Howard was overrated to begin with. Delmon and Michael Young both add negative value.
Meanwhile the Braves will score many runs to go with a very good rotation and an excellent bullpen. Our outfield defense is amazing and the defensive value we will get from our SS will be through the roof.
February 27th, 2013 at 6:37 pm
amen, walker !!! the nats are becoming so arogant day after day ! and i cant stand it ! answer me this ? can prado hit 30 homers and can bourn hit 30 homers ? no ! bj upton has already replaced two players at once and bj has replaced the steals with 38 ! okay, his brother justin, is the power leftfielder we needed in a long time. that is at the very most, 25+ more extra homers. then there’s chipper, chipper i believe played 125 games last year and produced 14 homers and 76 rbi’s. chris johnson played 130+ games produced 15 homers and 77+rbi’s. you see how very easy they have replaced those players !? and i havent mention the pitful bench we had last year ! hinkse replaced by gattis, are you kidding me !? diaz, overbay, with ernesto mejia ! juan francisco , reed johnson… we are stacked ! and the bullpen. i read today that the coaches are thinking real hard about putting sean gilmartin in the bullpen. thay clocked him today at a 100mph !! its going to be a rude awakening for captain caveman wife stiller !
February 27th, 2013 at 7:02 pm
stealer,…..
February 27th, 2013 at 8:26 pm
sorry ! that was jr graham is the one the coaches are watching. clocked at 100….
February 27th, 2013 at 9:21 pm
Carlis Ruiz is also suspended for the first 25 games of the season. In order for the Phillies to make the playoffs Hamels, Halladay, and Lee need to have absolutely amazing near career years. Because as much as they kill us Lannan and Kendricks wont cut it.
February 28th, 2013 at 8:23 am
43 great post, more please
for the first time in a long time I am thinking it is entirely possible that we come out with a 6 – 8 game win streak to start the season… remember those?
havent even looked at the schedule..just 1000% homer