Show #73: We Sit Down with Dan Roche, Pre and Post Game Producer for the Phillies TV Broadcast

August 10, 2009

Show #73: We Sit Down with Dan Roche, Pre and Post Game Producer for the Phillies TV Broadcast

The Dodgers Series. Smoltz DFA’d. The Post Season Hope Meter. And our conversation with Dan Roche.

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122 Responses to “Show #73: We Sit Down with Dan Roche, Pre and Post Game Producer for the Phillies TV Broadcast”

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Leah Says:
August 10th, 2009 at 11:36 am
Easy there Curt…take a deep breath…place your 5 fingers around your favorite beer and chug. Wow. I don’t know where I am on the spectrum. I’m stoked about the series with the Dodgers but so afraid of more heartbreaking games with zero offense. After we play the Nats maybe I’ll feel more inclined to pick a number.
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Bubdylan Says:
August 10th, 2009 at 1:50 pm
Good show, guys. You were gracious hosts to the enemy.

My hope meter will be mathematical, too. The number of wins in this Washington series multiplied by 3, minus one.

0= -1
1 = 2
2 = 5
3 = 8
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Bubdylan Says:
August 10th, 2009 at 1:56 pm
… minus 7 for every time I see Bobby’s face in my mind…

*blink… blink*

I’m at -210.
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Bubdylan Says:
August 10th, 2009 at 2:02 pm
I’m all for a Smoltz reunion. Smoltz and Francoeur together again.
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Anne Says:
August 10th, 2009 at 2:50 pm
Since Curt is clearly out of sorts, I’m going to stay a 3 no matter what.
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Curt Says:
August 10th, 2009 at 3:56 pm
Cats and dogs living together. It’s mass hysteria.
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Donnie Darko Says:
August 10th, 2009 at 4:31 pm
Nice podcast. Nice 12 step song there at the end of the show.
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BluesMan Says:
August 10th, 2009 at 4:43 pm
Great show guys, I gotta say I’m a 6.5 on the Postseason Hope Meter. If we can solve the Nats, & put a proper beating on the Fish, then I’ll be an 8. I ain’t worried about Philadelphia though, IMO they went from having no steady & dependable pitchers to one. I don’t think Pedro will be able to do much for the Phillies. Will he bolster their rotation? Yes. But not enough to win the division. Their offense is finally starting to lose it’s luster…that compounded w/ a shaky rotation & a fair bullpen (at best)…they don’t have a chance. I think the Marlins have a better chance at taking the division than the Phillies. If our Bravos do what they set out to do against their division rivals…than they’ll be in great shape, & I wouldn’t be surprised if it came down to the Rockies & the Marlins for the Wild Card.

To be honest, I’m still weary about having our inter-division games being called by retarded & blind umpires. If we have another game of bad calls by fools, I hope Frank Wren, John Schulerholtz, & Bobby Cox all call Bud Selig & read him the riot act.

GO BRAVES!!!!!!!!!!!
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BluesMan Says:
August 10th, 2009 at 4:45 pm
To correct an error in my post: I hope that our remaining games against our division rivals aren’t being called by blind, & retarded fools.

GO BRAVES!!!!
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Bubdylan Says:
August 10th, 2009 at 6:33 pm
lol, yeah I was gonna respond to the 12 Step song, too, but I know everybody here would be SO SURPRISED… *hiccup*
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Steve Says:
August 10th, 2009 at 8:49 pm
Well, here’s the answer to the Pedro question. Cannot wait to watch the scoreboard Wednesday night. http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4389851
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Chris in Boston Says:
August 10th, 2009 at 9:28 pm
I fear Pedro will be a good pickup for the Phils.
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Curt Says:
August 10th, 2009 at 9:31 pm
I think we learned from the Glavine situation that minor league starts mean nothing. He will get a nice welcome back to the majors against the Cubs. He pitched well in the WBC, but I’m real curious to see if he has anything left. I think counting on him only boosts our chances. I’d rather count on Tim Hudson.
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Bubdylan Says:
August 10th, 2009 at 9:47 pm
I’m with Chris. Not cuz he’ll be the old Pedro, but cuz he’ll be better than Moyer.

But watching the Braves play good ball lately has reminded me that I really DO care more about playing good games than making the playoffs. It’s so fun to watch them click together and make exciting plays.

And this isn’t just me trying to feel okay about not making it (if we don’t). I’m just genuinely reminded that good baseball in the middle of the season can be pretty magical.

Shut Down the Nats!
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Bubdylan Says:
August 10th, 2009 at 9:48 pm
And for the love of all that’s… lovely, FIRE BOBBY COX!
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Bubdylan Says:
August 10th, 2009 at 10:14 pm
Okay, so somebody couldn’t tell me we only play the Nats twice?
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Chris in Boston Says:
August 10th, 2009 at 10:53 pm
I agree, Curt. Pedro struck out 11 in his last start, though. Glavine wasn’t doing that. We’ll know soon enough whether he has anything. I haven’t seen any scouting reports on Pedro and I’d love to know what they are. The ones on Smoltz were fairly accurate in predicting his ML performance.

I’m happy to count on Hudson replacing Acosta, but that’s about it.
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Steve Says:
August 11th, 2009 at 9:20 am
Bub – I had to fight the urge to correct you, but I felt like I’d be one of those DOB blog jerks if I did it.

I have little faith in Pedro as well. He hasn’t really dominated since 2005. That’s a lot of years, especially in your late 30′s as an athlete. I predict he goes 4 2/3 and gives up 5 runs Wednesday night.

And I can’t get on board with the “it’s just fun to be playing good baseball right now” thing. It’s REALLY fun because of what it’s propelling us toward (for me, anyway). If we were the Nats, 40 games under .500, and went on this 8 game streak, I’d still be pretty damned bummed.
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Leah Says:
August 11th, 2009 at 9:41 am
Oh dear…what does that do to your formula Bubdylan?
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Wiley Says:
August 11th, 2009 at 11:11 am
Did anybody see Bill Hohn’s call during the Dodgers game last night. It was a play which Mark Loretta (playing first) mishandled a ball and stepped off the bag to retrieve and Bill Hohn called the runner out. And then by no surprise ejected teh manager arguing the call. This guy needs to be fired!
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Wiley Says:
August 11th, 2009 at 11:14 am
http://mlb.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=6035539
start watching at the 1:01 mark to see the maddening disgrace.
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Curt Says:
August 11th, 2009 at 11:34 am
Baseball Prospectus (FOS) has the Braves post-season chances at 1 in 3. My new number is 3.3333333333333333333333333333333333
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Bubdylan Says:
August 11th, 2009 at 11:44 am
Leah, it kills my formula dead. It is now: 20 minus DL days for Soriano.

Steve, always correct me. I’ll hold a terrible grudge, which will manifest itself in passive aggressive blog posts for two weeks. But don’t pretend you don’t love that.
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Bubdylan Says:
August 11th, 2009 at 11:51 am
And Steve, if you can’t appreciate excellent play in the most elegant sport in history, regardless of post season implications, then I’m going to have to make elitist-sounding quips at you until I realize I probably need to playoffs to be happy, too (takes about three days).
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Steve Says:
August 11th, 2009 at 2:26 pm
Bub – you’ve forced some soul searching here in the ol’ comments section for me. And here’s the thing for me. My fanaticism around the Braves is absolutely tied to overall success and potential post-season games. In fact, I can’t think of anything I love more (family/friends excluded) then sitting down to watch a Braves playoff game. So, while there was some good Braves baseball played last September, I didn’t really care much about it. To put it another way, if I had to choose between watching all 9 innings of tonight’s game against the Nats with all its momentum and corner-turning implications or a game 7 of the NLCS that did not include the Braves (a game 7 that would potentially provide a much higher level of all-around play and intensity), I would pick tonight’s game without hesitation. Bring on the elitism!
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Leah Says:
August 11th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
I have to agree with Steve. I want the Braves to win and win BIG! And if they make it to the playoffs I want them to make it to the WS and then I’ll want them to WIN! I wish I could just enjoy watching them play good ball. But the whole time my gut is twisting with every pitch because it’s so important for them to win so many games. Curt, 3 sounds much more like you. I was beginning to wondering if C in B had taken over your blogging account. Just don’t drop your beer.
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Bubdylan Says:
August 11th, 2009 at 3:57 pm
Steve, I agree with a lot of what’s in your sentiment. But your argument and mine aren’t exactly meeting full on.

I don’t mean that my enjoyment of baseball being played well has nothing to do with it being MY TEAM playing it well. My whole sentiment is “look at my team playing like this!” Like you, I choose tonight’s game over a great game 7 between other teams, even if it’s the Big Red Machine incarnate.

But the choice for me (in my own soul searching) is whether or not the little number in the Games Back column is going to dictate my excitement completely. Maybe we dug a hole too deep. Maybe Frenchy/Bobby/Jordan/Kelly’s early play took it out of reach. This team right here and right now is pretty awesome (still need a RF bat). Of course the games back column has SOME power in the equation. But not all. It won’t break my heart if we play as well as we have since the ASB and fall short. I’ll look at the year with some satisfaction. Will it be a complete bummer for you?
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Needs therapy Says:
August 11th, 2009 at 4:08 pm
YES! A huge bummer!
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Bubdylan Says:
August 11th, 2009 at 7:11 pm
Needs Therapy, you and I form a complete sentence.
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Anne Says:
August 11th, 2009 at 8:32 pm
Pleased to report: Ballpark Frank proudly sportin’ his ABT t-shirt from the right field Golden Moon Casino Level. Go Braves!!
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Steve Says:
August 11th, 2009 at 10:08 pm
Bub- it would definitely NOT be a complete bummer for me if we keep playing like we have. Great ball and being part of the equation going down the stretch would be enormous fun, and immensely satisfying for me this season. My only point was that if we were 40 games under .500, 20+ games out and then went on an 8 game winning streak, it would not mean that much for me (short of had we jettisoned the entire team and were starting to play a bunch of kids). Maybe I’m just repeating myself, but my enjoyment of the team is definitely tied to some realistic opportunity at the post season.

In other news – great game! Way to keep the intensity up. A convincing performance by everyone tonight (it’s bottom 8 for me on my DVR, I hope I’m not jinxing anything). Chipper’s swing on that homer was an absolute thing of beauty. And Ryan Church does not suck.
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Bubdylan Says:
August 11th, 2009 at 10:13 pm
8 Game Winning Streak, meet Tommy Hanson. Hanson, Streak.

What’s that? You’ve already met?
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Steve Says:
August 11th, 2009 at 10:15 pm
Anne – nice game to pick! How was the crowd? Into it?
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Bubdylan Says:
August 11th, 2009 at 10:18 pm
Steve, you weren’t repeating yourself anymore than I was.

We can both agree that THIS baseball team NOW is awesome fun by any Braves fan’s definition.

Somehow, this was one of my most favorite games of the year.
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Leah Says:
August 11th, 2009 at 10:19 pm
So glad Church had a good night since that other guy hit a homer for the Mets. I’ve decided I’m no longer going to tweet during games. All I said was “Go Cubbies” and look what happened. The baseball gods do not approve of my tweets. As I type that sentence the Astros score in the 9th to tie it at 8. That’s it…no more tweets during games.
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Steve Says:
August 11th, 2009 at 10:45 pm
Lidge blows his major’s leading 7th game of the season. Going to the 10th. C’mon!
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Bubdylan Says:
August 11th, 2009 at 10:54 pm
Giants, Rockies, Phils, Marlins, Cardinals, and Cubs are all either tied or going our way. Gonna be a profitable night for the Braves. (But what do I care, right, as long as we’re playing well )

C’mooooooon Dodgerpiratecubastroreds!!! Give us 3 out of five of those games and I’ll … not care as long as we’re playing well…

Shoot.
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Curt Says:
August 11th, 2009 at 11:28 pm
well, cubs and astros blew it. f you very much.
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Bubdylan Says:
August 11th, 2009 at 11:32 pm
Sigh. Go Dodgers and Pirates?
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Anne Says:
August 11th, 2009 at 11:32 pm
Kinda quiet park, sadly, and I don’t think the fans were fully into it. Lemmings as often we usually are, “Make Some Noise,” writ large on the Jumbotron always seems to do the trick. When Bobby got the ball from Hanson, he received strong applause and Standing O and did give a tip o’ the cap – very slight – but definitely there. That said, the opening half-inning felt like four innings and I was a might worried ’bout that boy.
Poor Frank missed a few good plays while trying to convince me that some of my player opinions are dead wrong…so karma’s a b#*ch for him, since I’m steadfastly right. …and clearly Diaz knew I’d be sitting high atop right field, since that’s where he “chose” to be this evening.
Go Braves!
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Bubdylan Says:
August 11th, 2009 at 11:43 pm
Anne, sounds like you had a great night. Good stuff.
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Anne Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 8:53 am
I’ll be sitting in or about the same place tonight hoping for a little more of the same. Go Braves!!

I neglected to mention: GREAT to see Infante back.

One of my co-workers just said something bizarre that she thinks she overheard on 680 The Fan about Kotchman coming BACK?? LaRoche didn’t play last night and I checked the Sox site and Kotchman didn’t play last night either. Whaaaa? Bizarre-o World that must be a misunderstanding/mishearing.
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Steve Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 9:22 am
Anne – I can’t imagine that’s true. One of the many reasons the Braves made the trade in the first place was to get rid of Casey’s contract. No way they pick him up again. And with Infante back we have no need for another infield back-up (especially one that only plays 1st base).

I could not help but smile when I read your mention of the player opinion berating you took from Ballpark last night. I’ve been on the wrong end of too many of those. Next time you see him, mention that you think Chipper is a hick. It will guarantee a 30 minute talking to from Frank.
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Anne Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 11:48 am
Oh, Steve: we were having that conversation AS HE HIT HIS HOME RUN. Frank tossed me a, “showed YOU,” look, and I said even hicks can hit home runs and I’ll still never like the guy. Frank suggests I think he’s a jock, not a hick. I DO think he’s a jock…AND a hick. I then offered that perhaps Chipper will win me over in his retirement years.
The rest of the night was spent discussing lazy (and perpetually solitary – he never hangs out with anyone else, even during the National Anthem) G.A. and his (my opinion) lack of oomph out there. I was informed that he’s a better fielder than Diaz, at which point I suggested we take it indoors and come to fisticuffs. I’m 100% sure Frank is correct, if only G.A. would GIVE 100%.

Frank’s bringing his nephew tonight, so it’ll be two against one. I’m pretty sure he wouldn’t hit a girl. PRETTY sure…
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Steve Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
Anne – That’s hilarious that you were actually getting berated about Chipper. By the way, tell Frank that he’s INSANE that GA is better in the field than Diaz (and I’m not just saying that because of your school girl crush on him). GA takes some horrendous routes to flyballs. Just horrendous. Frank has cleary heard the phrase, “professional hitter” one too many time about GA and he’s been downright seduced by it. Have you met Frank’s nephew before? Super nice guy. Send my regards.
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Hamilton Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 2:57 pm
Steve and Anne- Frank had a one night stand with Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Jones and THAT’S what it’s all about. Nothing more.

Anne, say hi to Lake for me as well.
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Bubdylan Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 3:27 pm
[This Comment section is Rated PG-13 for disturbing images]
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Anne Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 3:47 pm
I knew Lake back in the day, but haven’t seen him since he left King Plow. I’ll absolutely say hello. Bub, if you’re unaware of King Plow, please just file it away with your PG-13 items. It’s really not filthy at all, but I like you thinking it is.
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Bubdylan Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 3:55 pm
Smoltz refused his wittle ol’ assignment.

http://www.overthemonster.com/2009/8/12/986838/john-smoltz-refuses-assignment-to

The photo there is now on my desktop. Every little bit helps.
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Bubdylan Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 3:57 pm
Ya made me laugh, Anne.
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Leah Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 9:49 pm
Wahooooooo!
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Curt Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 9:50 pm
Thanks to the Cubs for getting their asses handed to them. So much for Pedro getting shelled. At least the Astros are winning. For now.
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Steve Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 9:53 pm
Bub – that photo of Smoltz is pretty jarring.

What a game! And what a joy this line up has become. Even without McLouth it’s strong as hell. To be able to have Esco, GA and LaRoche in the bottom half. What a difference a few months makes. We’ll be tied for 2nd after tonight, people. Bring on the Phils.
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Leah Says:
August 12th, 2009 at 10:30 pm
Wahooo…again!
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Bubdylan Says:
August 13th, 2009 at 12:43 am
Go Bravos!!! I love it.
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Will Says:
August 13th, 2009 at 12:47 am
Curt – what will we do with the Phils? Odds of each outcome?

3-0?
2-1?
1-2?
0-3?
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Curt Says:
August 13th, 2009 at 9:02 am
3-0: 25%
2-1: 65%
1-2: 10%
0-3: 0%

write it down
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Steve Says:
August 13th, 2009 at 9:32 am
Curt – that’s pretty damn optimistic. Hammy – apply your magical math skills and take Curt’s percentages and translate them into his coming show’s Post Season Hope Meter number.
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Curt Says:
August 13th, 2009 at 9:47 am
I’m nothing if not an eternal optimist.
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Leah Says:
August 13th, 2009 at 10:15 am
Somebody get Curt a Valium. I like how the Braves are off tonight and the Phillies have to play. I’m hoping for a very long, using a ton of pitchers type of defeat for the Phils. Are we scared of Pedro?
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Bubdylan Says:
August 13th, 2009 at 12:08 pm
Undecided on Pedro. If that was just his shaking-off-the-cobwebs start, then yeah, it could get difficult for the local Indian tribe very soon.

So, BEAT THEM NOW. CRUSH THEM.
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Bubdylan Says:
August 13th, 2009 at 1:22 pm
Did someone say Valium? *pulls out some cash*
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Wiley Says:
August 13th, 2009 at 1:48 pm
I am personally not at all scared of Pedro. After all, he threw only 5 innings gave up 7 hits and three runs. He also had only one 1-2-3 inning which was against the 6, 7, and 8 hitters. 65% of pitches were strikes which is not great, but solid. Yet, even I can not quiet the little voice in the back of my head saying, “C’mon it is Pedro Martinez”.

I really hate that voice.
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Leah Says:
August 13th, 2009 at 4:42 pm
Stupid cubs.
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Curt Says:
August 13th, 2009 at 6:08 pm
I don’t see Pedro being more than a .500 pitcher for them. In fact, I see him getting hurt before the season is even over. Little guys did steroids too.
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Chris in Boston Says:
August 13th, 2009 at 11:14 pm
If Pedro hangs in there as a .500 pitcher, that’s going to suck. Happ should start to fade by Sept, and they’re really going to need someone to take the pressure off the other three.
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Curt Says:
August 13th, 2009 at 11:51 pm
If Cole Hamels continues to suck….and no way Joe Blanton keeps it going. Cliff Lee is pretty good. He worries me.
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Chris in Boston Says:
August 14th, 2009 at 12:42 am
Something has been off with Hamels all season. It’s late in the season for that to change. Here’s what Sept 1 should look like:

Lee being excellent
Hamels continuing to give up hits in bunches but hanging in there at .500
Blanton pitching like Blanton, which is respectable at #3
Happ fading badly and needing to be rested
Pedro – who knows?

This rotation unravels if Pedro can’t cut it.
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Bubdylan Says:
August 14th, 2009 at 12:44 am
Braves to the Phillies:

“I’m reloaded! Okay? Come on in here! Come on, I’m waitin’ for ya! … HERE COME DA PAIN!!!”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=easy65cNOyI&feature=related
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Curt Says:
August 14th, 2009 at 9:22 am
Bud, I was hoping it was going to be a Fat Joe video in honor of tonight.
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Curt Says:
August 14th, 2009 at 9:22 am
Jeez. BuB. i hate typing.
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Steve Says:
August 14th, 2009 at 9:33 am
C in B – I hope you’re right about Happ fading. On the one hand he’s already pitched 4x the innings he’s ever pitched. On the other hand he pitched a complete game shut-out 9 days ago. I’d feel better if we saw signs of the fade already. And Pedro doesn’t really scare me either. He threw some great pitches those first four innings and then become really pedestrian in the 5th. I just don’t believe he will get stronger as the season goes on. But, to quote you, “who knows.”

And Bub – I am with you 1000%. There is a real swagger and confidence with this team that we’ve not seen in a long time. My excitement level for this series is ridiculous.
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Leah Says:
August 14th, 2009 at 10:27 am
I’m tempted to talk about my excitement over this series but I always seem to jinx the Braves when I do so you will all just have to read my mind. No doubt I will tell you all how it played out just as I predicted…in my head.
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Will Says:
August 14th, 2009 at 10:56 am
3-0 １００%
2-1 0%
1-2 0%
0-3 0%

write it down!
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Steve Says:
August 14th, 2009 at 1:15 pm
Well played, Leah. And Will – Hell Yeah! I’m just beside myself about this weekend.
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Bubdylan Says:
August 14th, 2009 at 1:52 pm
Stomp Stomp CLAP,

Stomp Stomp CLAP,

We will, we will rock you…

(less than six hours. Brad Lidge is more nervous than DOB alone with Terrence Moore)
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Curt Says:
August 14th, 2009 at 1:58 pm
Look for Steve and I on the TV. We will be the guys 7 rows behind home plate. I will be the one giving the bird to all the Phillies players.
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Bubdylan Says:
August 14th, 2009 at 2:05 pm
You cooked them a turkey? That’s sweet.
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Bubdylan Says:
August 14th, 2009 at 2:06 pm
(I’ll be watching for y’all. If you MUST throw beer, I’ll bail you out.)
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Steve Says:
August 14th, 2009 at 2:14 pm
Bub – wouldn’t that be, “Brad Lidge is more nervous than DOB alone with Tim Hudson.” And yeah, how awful was that beer throwing incident? And even more crazy given that they carted off the wrong guy. Unbelievable. We may not show up to games and we may be more interested in the Kiss-Cam here in Atlanta, but we’d not do something that bush league.
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Steve Says:
August 14th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
Some more to pump you up (shamelessly stolen from RC at DOB’s blog):

Team batting numbers over the last 30 days:

Runs scored – Atlanta, 138 (4th in NL). Philly, 131 (7th in NL).
Home runs – Atlanta, 36 (2nd in NL). Philly, 35 (3rd in NL).
AVG – Atlanta, .280 (3rd in NL). Philly, .249 (14th in NL).
OBP – Atlanta, .357 (3rd in NL). Philly, .320 (13th in NL).
Slugging – Atlanta, .459 (2nd in NL). Philly, .424 (11th in NL).
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Chris in Boston Says:
August 14th, 2009 at 2:32 pm
Steve, Happ pitched 135 innings last year, 118 the year before. He’s now at 121. The fade is coming.

To put that into context, in 2006 and 2007, JJ pitched 140 and 142 innings respectively. In 2008, he hit a wall in mid August, pitched poorly and had to be shut down. That wall happened at about 140 innings. The same kind of thing happened to a number of the Mets pitchers a few years ago and led to their collapse.

The innings are tougher on the ML level, too. It’s like running an uphill marathon when the most you ever did in your training was 15 miles.
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Bubdylan Says:
August 14th, 2009 at 2:40 pm
Steve, good shamelessly stolen stuff!

Yeah, I was gonna say Hudson, but Terrence is the Griffey Jr. guy I like to pick on most. And I actually kind of take DOB’s side in the Hudson battle, though I would have like to’ve seen a smidge of regret from Mr. O’Brien on that one. Or on any one. Crap, my issues are showing again.

Go BRAVES!!! The Braves that have been simmering since the NY-BOS week are ready to EXPLODE!!

C’mon, Roachy! C’mon, McCann! C’mon Garret! C’mon McLouth! C’mon PRADO!!! C’mon YUNEL FREAKING ESCOBAR!! C’mon KELLY FREAKING JOHNSON!! C’mon Greg NOR… … C’mon CHURCHY!!!
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Steve Says:
August 14th, 2009 at 2:46 pm
C in B – I love it. And thanks for the clarification on the innings. I only looked at his ML innings, I didn’t think about the minors. I hope you’re right man – the timing of his 140 innings (presumably the start of September) would be very, very fortuitous.
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Leah Says:
August 14th, 2009 at 3:37 pm
Ok…I’ve said it before and must say it again, Bub, you are freakin hilarious! Steve and Curt, will you be wearing matching ABT shirts of some obnoxious color and carrying foam fingers? If not I’m not watching. Well, I’ll watch but it won’t be as fun.
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Bubdylan Says:
August 14th, 2009 at 4:02 pm
Leah, thanks. Dudes always like to have their humor validated.
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Bubdylan Says:
August 14th, 2009 at 4:11 pm
LINEUP
1. McLouth, CF
2. Prado, 2B
3. Chipper, 3B
4. McCann, C
5. Anderson, LF
6. Escobar, SS
7. LaRoche, 1B
8. Church, RF
9. Jurrjens

Ohhhhhh, that looks very, very good. It’s gonna happen.
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Anne Says:
August 14th, 2009 at 4:48 pm
I’m with Leah: matching shirts AND Kiss Cam is a match made in heaven, fellas. I’m so glad I have nothing better to do tonight than pack my suitcase and watch the game. Go, Braves!!
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Curt Says:
August 14th, 2009 at 5:05 pm
How about having a guy like LaRoche batting 7th. Seems like yesterday when that was KJ or Frenchy. Oh, how the times they are a changing.
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Leah Says:
August 14th, 2009 at 6:41 pm
Listen ‘atcha…seriously, someone has invaded Curt’s psyche. Be careful Steve.
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Bubdylan Says:
August 14th, 2009 at 6:51 pm
Is there nobody among us going the “careful” route tonight? With Cox at the wheel? And Jurrjens a little weary? And … our record of rollercoaster heartbreak? Nobody?

It ain’t going to be me. All my chips are in tonight.

I just played “We Are the Champions” on youtube. Fully invested.

Less than one hour till we remind the Phillies who owns this division. We just took a little break.
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Anne Says:
August 14th, 2009 at 7:34 pm
I never said anything about changing from my 3. Regardless: Go Braves!!
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Bubdylan Says:
August 14th, 2009 at 8:14 pm
3 innings in 33 pitches. 27 strikes, 6 balls. 1st pitch strikes to the first 10 batters.

Jurrjens is rested.
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Bubdylan Says:
August 14th, 2009 at 8:27 pm
What I meant, was, uh, *facepalm*
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Bubdylan Says:
August 14th, 2009 at 8:35 pm
Lemme see if that works in reverse.

Blanton is rested.
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Leah Says:
August 14th, 2009 at 9:04 pm
Since the baseball gods hate me I can’t comment on the game until after but I just have to ask…do you think Curt and Steve are participating in the wave while JJ’s trying to concentrate? I bet Steve’s sitting very quietly while Curt’s jumping up and down flailing his arms to and fro.
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Bubdylan Says:
August 14th, 2009 at 9:15 pm
Curt keeps trying to get Sweet Caroline started. Steve has moved down to an empty seat away from Curt.
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Leah Says:
August 14th, 2009 at 9:36 pm
Laughing out loud at the visual. You know the Ted doesn’t have wifi so we can say anything we want and they won’t know until they get home.
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Leah Says:
August 14th, 2009 at 9:42 pm
Now’s a good time for Curt to come true on his promise to pour beer on Victorino. I’m waiting for him to throw the beer or just run on the field in the buff. Steve will promptly point and shake his head along with all the other fans and say, “who is that guy.”
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Bubdylan Says:
August 14th, 2009 at 9:59 pm
*vomits*
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Bubdylan Says:
August 14th, 2009 at 10:00 pm
(At the game, not at your post, Leah.)
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Leah Says:
August 14th, 2009 at 10:01 pm
I hate the guy who made the Ted so stinking big!
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Bubdylan Says:
August 14th, 2009 at 10:06 pm
Sigh.

The boys played a great game. I’m proud of ‘em. It hurts, though. G’night.
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Bubdylan Says:
August 14th, 2009 at 10:06 pm
(Me, too. Leah. But it’s better than playing in a band box.)
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Steve Says:
August 14th, 2009 at 11:23 pm
First and foremost, and more importantly than this painful, painful loss – Curt and I both despise the wave. Let the record show.

This one has me very, very down (and not insignificantly worried about Soriano – that’s now 5 runs in his last 4 appearances, 2 HRs in his last 4 appearances, ERs in 3 of his last 4 appearances). Ugh.

I take some solace in the fact that we mounted an impressive attempt in the bottom of the 9th and that Victorino made two stunningly good plays at the wall. But… for all my (our) optimism and hope and good times this afternoon on the board we’re 6 freaking games out of 1st. This was a painful two game swing. Dammit. Good night. Get ‘em tomorrow.
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Curt Says:
August 15th, 2009 at 1:13 am
2 swing game is right. Very deflating. We have to win the next 2. That is all. Had our chance in game 1. 2 swings and 2 amazing plays by Victorino. Depressed.
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Will Says:
August 15th, 2009 at 5:10 am
Apparenty Howard had 22 hr against rhp and 3 against lhp. Bobby, Bobby, Baaaaaahhhhby please look at the stats.
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Leah Says:
August 15th, 2009 at 9:01 am
Is Heap tired or just slumping? What’s up with the Heapster? You guys saw him last night, what’d he have to say?
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Curt Says:
August 15th, 2009 at 10:37 am
Oh, and if there was a cliche for a douche Philly fan, he was sitting 2 rows in front of us, one section over. So terrible.
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Leah Says:
August 15th, 2009 at 10:43 am
OK Bravos…time to cowboy up. Must win today!
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Bubdylan Says:
August 15th, 2009 at 1:22 pm
Okay, gotta squeeze in a “Go Bravos” that’ll last a while, school prep just went into overdrive. (Leah, one “commitment issues” remark from you and I’ll stop coming here forever… oh, wait…).

If I get scarce, y’all know the drill. My compulsive ass will be back when my so called life breaks down again.

GOOOOOOOOOOO BRAAAAAAAAAVES!!!!
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Leah Says:
August 15th, 2009 at 4:57 pm
Like I said…Heap’s on fire!
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Wiley Says:
August 15th, 2009 at 7:05 pm
Hallelujah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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BluesMan Says:
August 15th, 2009 at 7:34 pm
HALLELUJAH IS RIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!! We sure needed that one. I gotta give props to Victorino, he’s an S.O.B. of a CF. Like Skip Caray & Joe Simpson were saying last night, if it was Citizens Bank Park we were playing in…we would’ve had two or 3 homers. Who ever said it (on here in the last podcast I think) that Sunday is the most important…they couldn’t be more right. I like our chances with sending Vasquez out there.

GO BRAVES!!!!!!!!!!!
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Curt Says:
August 15th, 2009 at 8:28 pm
Lidge really looks uncomfortable out there. Amazing after the year he had last year. He looks like the guy the Astros dumped.

The baseball gods taketh and they giveth right back. Go Braves.
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Anne Says:
August 15th, 2009 at 9:39 pm
CHIP Caray, BluesMan. RIP, Skip. My favorite curmudgeonly comment from Skip in his last year: “Welcome back, folks…the 7th inning brought to you by Golden Moon Casino.” (pause) “…though we’d still have a 7th inning…even if they didn’t.”
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Steve Says:
August 15th, 2009 at 11:23 pm
Thanks goodness we pulled it out today. I’d have been absolutely beside myself if we were 7 out of 1st today. Lots of great stuff in the game, especially EOF and Gonzo getting out of the jams they were in. Sunday, Sunday, Sunday.
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Leah Says:
August 16th, 2009 at 7:34 pm
Watching the game with a friend and her husband whose a Phillies fan. What was I thinking? If he wasn’t carrying burgers and fries I never would have let him in the house.
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Wiley Says:
August 16th, 2009 at 7:57 pm
If this game gets rained out I might have a heart attack. I have all this angst and excitement left over from sitting through a 4 hour rain delay at Wrigley to see the game get ppd. Please oh Please dont get rained out I need to see a Bravos win tonight!
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Steve Says:
August 16th, 2009 at 8:23 pm
Wiley – there are so few open days left on the calendar know that they’ll stay as long as it takes to get this one in. Also – I live 4 miles from the stadium and it’s not raining at all at my house – it’s got to let up.
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Leah Says:
August 16th, 2009 at 8:33 pm
Steve, so jealous. Wish I lived 4 miles from the stadium.
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Leah Says:
August 17th, 2009 at 12:23 am
I’m a big zero

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