Show #76: Two Series Losses to Close Out August
The Padres and Phillies Series. Tim Hudson’s return to the rotation. Troubles in center field. And a contentious Post Season Hope Meter.
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August 31st, 2009 at 8:08 am
im still over 5 maybe 6. they can pull it out…this cast was fairly depressing, tho…and norton blows
but looking at GA replay…he was hauling ass a pretty long way and snowconed it at a gallop with the walls closing in…i think that one is at least 50/50. maybe Andruw Jones makes that but not everybody
August 31st, 2009 at 9:18 am
Don’t be a GA apologist, Will-Bob. Don’t go there. Nobody wins when you do that.
Big game tonight. Huddy on the mound. Really need to win a Monday game. Against the Fish no less.
August 31st, 2009 at 1:00 pm
I think this weeks show is my favorite and here’s why (totally imitated Steve there, did you notice?). I loved listening to Hammy’s reaction to GA’s no catch while replaying it in my head. Also, it’s just fun to hear people as passionate about this team as I am discuss their chances or lack there of. I’m bummed about losing the Phillies series but honestly Phillies didn’t play as well as they could have either. Somehow I find that comforting. Maybe I’m grasping at straws.
Curt, go to your wife as soon as possible and say “Honey, I need a hug.”. Cause clearly you do.
I usually stay away from the hope meter because I can’t handle the stress but I’ve decided to commit. I’m all in. I think Hudson’s return will light a spark under this team. It may be too little too late and I’m not an 8 but I’m not a 2. Last night I was a -1000 but today after listening to reason I’m a solid 6.
August 31st, 2009 at 1:10 pm
Defintely a big night. This is two series losses in a row. Even my Hope Meter cannot sustain many more series losses. And it’s time to put an end to the 1st game loss thing. Enough, already. You know they’re getting tight about it as it is. It’s been SEVEN straight series since we won a game 1. I think that KK pitches the game of his life tonight.
August 31st, 2009 at 1:41 pm
I bet Dos K get’s a no hitter. That’s my prediction.
August 31st, 2009 at 2:25 pm
Oh dear, just noticed the change in the rotation. Thought Steve was kidding. Bball gods, I was kidding…it was a joke…don’t hurt me.
August 31st, 2009 at 6:28 pm
Great show this week guys. Loved the hope meter discussion.
It’s going to be tough to stop the 1st game loss with Josh Johnson going for the fish tonight. Although KK does seem to pitch better when he is up against the other teams ace.
August 31st, 2009 at 7:18 pm
I haven’t had a chance to listen to this weeks episode yet, but will do so tomorrow. I’m sure it will be as entertaining and “cheery” as ever?!? Well. In the meantime I’m going to “Permanent Rally Cap Mode” from now until we clinch a playoff spot!
August 31st, 2009 at 7:37 pm
I swear BC listens to the podcast. Who’s playing CF? Infante. Who’s on the bench? RG!
August 31st, 2009 at 8:24 pm
Nice catch GA..sorry about what I said last night about getting your head stuck in the wall…
August 31st, 2009 at 8:56 pm
OI!
August 31st, 2009 at 9:08 pm
Yes, thank God Infante sat last night. Wouldn’t want him in there. Didn’t need that game.
God bless KK. What a trooper. The guy is basically getting demoted if McLouth doesn’t get hurt again, and goes out and throws this game. He needs a cool nickname like Goldar or something. Ultraman. I’ll work on it.
August 31st, 2009 at 9:13 pm
Twice K ? sorry, that’s awful.
August 31st, 2009 at 9:51 pm
Does the term “home field advantage” really apply to the fish. “That stadium’s lonelier than me on prom night”, said the Reverend. And again we see just how brilliant Steve and his predictions really are.
August 31st, 2009 at 9:52 pm
Hey guys. Great, great show. Throw my hat in with Leah on it being a favorite.
How’s the game going? I swore myself to lay off broadcasts until I catch up my studies, but I gave myself a few posts here at night while I go over flashcards. Are we winning?
August 31st, 2009 at 9:52 pm
Yeah, the early one was Dos K, but that one is kind of lame. I want him to have some kick ass Japanese super hero name.
August 31st, 2009 at 9:52 pm
Wait, so let me get this straight, Infante is better than Gorecki? Are we sure about this? Can we get another 10 game sample size before we rush to a decision? We have time don’t we? What inning is it? C’mon, Smoltzie!!
August 31st, 2009 at 9:53 pm
Leah – You’re right! He does listen (to the podcast – nothing else).
August 31st, 2009 at 9:55 pm
Bub, we won 5-2. Goldar gave up 6 hits and 1 run. Braves didn’t have a hit until the 6th, then Infante had a huge 2 out triple in the 7th to put the Braves up 2-1.
August 31st, 2009 at 9:57 pm
Thanks Curt. Beautiful!
Heh, Goldar. I used to watch that show.
Who pitched for the fish? What did Colorado, SF do?
August 31st, 2009 at 10:02 pm
Johnson and he was blowing doors. He just ran out of gas.
Both idol
August 31st, 2009 at 10:04 pm
Wow. We beat Johnson with KK and Cliff Lee with Lowe, and lost the games around those… baseball is weird.
August 31st, 2009 at 10:06 pm
Another stud pitcher taken down by KK
August 31st, 2009 at 10:08 pm
Tcc, funny… Twice K.
Hey, since he’s cool under pressure, what about Ice K?
August 31st, 2009 at 10:35 pm
I could not have agreed more with the Gorecki thing this week..thats the kind of player that Vazquez pinch hits for on a good night. I would pretty much mentally prepare for a K (dunno how to put them backwards on the computer, but that would be even more realistic) every time he would step up there. It’s just mind numbingly frustrated how BC act….dude was great through the 90′s throwing out those lineups, but it just seems like the regular lineup gets over managed, and the bullpen only has 3 people in it. My philosophy is put your 8 out there every night unless they are hurt or need ONE day off. Gorecki should have probably have 4 or 5 at bats at this point.
August 31st, 2009 at 10:50 pm
I freaking love Ice K. Although seeing Goldar used earnestly in a post is funny as hell, too. An embarrassment of riches, really.
What a tremendous game tonight. Breaking the game 1 curse, overcoming a no-hitter for 5+, taking down their best starter, and, finally, K-Thron (I’m throwing it in the ring) pitching a TREMENDOUS game. 3 measly games back in the Wild Card.
September 1st, 2009 at 12:56 am
Space Giants was known as Ambassador Magma in Japan. I know Ambassador Magma doesn’t roll off of the tongue as a nickname, but it’s pretty awesome. Will, we need a kicking Japanese nickname. Did KK have a nickname when he pitched over there? Mr. Happy Throw or something?
September 1st, 2009 at 1:52 am
Lice K
he has a habit of scratching before the windup and frequently was seen with Harajuku girls in the off season…him and Dervish
*crickets*
ill get right on it…
..as I recall RODAK was the badda$$ alien in Space Giants with awful teeth who used to deal pain from his fly spaceship in orbit…Goldar was kind of mincy with tight pants and long har, sort of David Lee Roth.
September 1st, 2009 at 3:00 am
Ok. According to my in depth research of one colleague at work who is a pretty huge baseball fan, Kenshin Kawakami didn’t have a nickname but was called “Kenshin” by his manager and the fans. This is because Kenshin is a somewhat rare Japanese name. Everybody in Japan associates it with this guy:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenshin_Uesugi
I guess its like being called Rommell or maybe Stonewall. This guy Kenshin Uesugi was called Bishamonten – or “God of War”. Not bad…
September 1st, 2009 at 8:21 am
well done Will-son
September 1st, 2009 at 10:24 am
Weren’t Rodak’s minions called the Lugo Men? I am loving this trip down memory lane. Can we call A-Rod “Silvar”?
September 1st, 2009 at 10:38 am
10 Points Awarded to Hammy.
September 1st, 2009 at 11:36 am
We’ve been working to get a one on one interview with Dale Murphy for the past 6 months and it looks like it has all come together. If everything plays out as it should, the interview will be up this week. I’ll keep you updated. And, if I may impose, please consider places (blogs, message boards, etc.) you’d be willing to get the word out (again, only if you’re comfortable with that kind of shameless plugging – if not, don’t give it another thought). We’re insanely pumped and proud of being able to interview Dale and we want to tell all the Braves fans out there. More to come.
September 1st, 2009 at 11:55 am
I always mention the show on Fox Sports South Fb feed. This will be an extra special plug. I try to tell them I don’t work for ABT but not sure if they believe me.
September 1st, 2009 at 12:46 pm
Thanks, Leah. It is always appreciated. Now, c’mon Huddy!
September 1st, 2009 at 2:11 pm
Assuming Mr. & Mrs. Huddy are podcast subscribers: I will give a significant donation to the Hudson Family Foundation if Huddy gets a W tonight. C’mon, Tim, I know you can.
September 1st, 2009 at 2:54 pm
Nice article about Hanson and his side kick.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/columns/story?columnist=crasnick_jerry&id=4434913
September 1st, 2009 at 3:59 pm
Steve, that’s great news re: the Murph. Looking forward to it.
Go Huddy, Go Braves!
September 1st, 2009 at 6:13 pm
further important research for you…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBOLXNJAbAY
September 1st, 2009 at 7:13 pm
I think this will link to a Matt Diaz interview with MLB Network after last night’s game if y’all haven’t seen it.
http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=6401337
Good stuff. Matt always handles himself well.
September 1st, 2009 at 7:35 pm
Great interview Matty D! Since he tipped his hat to me in early August he’s been on fire…just sayin. Ice K is my fav and not just cause Bub said it.
Are we going to get to play ball tonight?
September 1st, 2009 at 8:00 pm
Ice K is my fav
and not just cause Bub said it.
September 1st, 2009 at 8:02 pm
Dangit all.
September 1st, 2009 at 8:13 pm
Gwn Braves are beating Durham Bulls. I know you all were curious…I’m here for ya. It feels FUBAR to want the Phillies to win.
September 1st, 2009 at 8:31 pm
Of all of them, I like Ice K the best too.
A-Rod is Chinpokomon…
is suppose it helps to know that Chin… means…er….the male organ.
A-Rod becomes… D*** Pocket Monster…fitting.
South Park kills me.
Sorry for the gutter humor, won’t let it happen again.
September 1st, 2009 at 8:32 pm
I suppose it helps, that is.
September 1st, 2009 at 8:32 pm
Umm…Jo Jo is on the mound. After his team mate hits a grand slam he takes the mound and walks lead off batter. Good ole JoJo.
Bub, they don’t know your comments are my favorite. I’m trying to be diplomatic. You know how Will get’s his feelings hurt so easily. I lucky Taylor’s still talking to me after I called him a chick and well, you heard Curt in the podcast. Dude needs a hug. I don’t think Steve and Hammy give that guy any attention.
September 1st, 2009 at 8:45 pm
Kenshinkomon just called me and wanted to know “is this game gonna ever get started”? He actually speaks English better than he lets on.
September 1st, 2009 at 8:56 pm
Thanks, Leah. Whew.
Mets and Phils are winning. YAY! (yeah, a strange feeling.)
September 1st, 2009 at 8:57 pm
Frenchy with an RBI, but no hit. Imagine that?
September 1st, 2009 at 9:00 pm
This is crap, by the way. My Spanish class was cancelled and I was all excited at the excuse to tune in the Braves.
Better not get rained out.
September 1st, 2009 at 9:14 pm
How can you throw 96+ mph and suck as bad as Pelfrey?
September 1st, 2009 at 9:30 pm
Giants lose!
September 1st, 2009 at 9:32 pm
Does one need an excuse to watch the Braves? Don’t tell my husband.
September 1st, 2009 at 10:03 pm
Leah, that’s when you tell him, “yeah, you’re my excuse to watch the Braves…”
September 1st, 2009 at 10:07 pm
Ugh. Pelfrey SUUUUUUUUUUUUKKKKKKKKKKSSSSSSSSSS.
September 1st, 2009 at 10:10 pm
Bub..that sounds like a Ron White quote.
September 1st, 2009 at 10:17 pm
ohhhh, Huddy.
September 1st, 2009 at 10:20 pm
lol, Huddy lowered his ERA from 54.00 to 18.00 in one pitch.
September 1st, 2009 at 10:21 pm
Tcc, if I’m ever as acerbic as Ron White, please slap me.
September 1st, 2009 at 10:24 pm
Do I feel a “Huddy Redemption Tracker” coming on?? Steve, Ham, Curt????
September 1st, 2009 at 10:33 pm
Just turned on the game. What did I miss?
September 1st, 2009 at 10:35 pm
Huddy walks..Really???
September 1st, 2009 at 10:35 pm
Leah, Huddy got in some trouble in the first. Couple of doubles, and Cantu knocked them in. Then a DP erased further trouble.
But he got ‘em 1-2-3 in the second.
September 1st, 2009 at 10:36 pm
Leah, you missed a loooong rain delay. Currently Braves down 2-1, top of the third.
September 1st, 2009 at 10:36 pm
The Braves scored on a double play by Chipper
with runners on the corners.
September 1st, 2009 at 10:40 pm
Chipper, you must atone…
September 1st, 2009 at 10:42 pm
Killin’ us, Larry.
Kil. ling. us.
September 1st, 2009 at 10:43 pm
Time for a Big Mac Attack!
September 1st, 2009 at 10:44 pm
1) is anyone at this game? 2) what the heck is wrong with Chipper? 3) was there ever a guy uglier than Cantu? 4) silly chick question alert, Why do some players have an extra pair of gloves in their pocket when they come up to bat?
September 1st, 2009 at 10:45 pm
1. 260 people are there. Jake Cook counted them. Seriously. 2. Oldness. 3. Cantu’s daddy. 4. in case they need to challenge the ump to a duel.
September 1st, 2009 at 10:47 pm
#3 is my favorite. Unlike Larry you really came through. Huddy scores on a balk! I love it!
September 1st, 2009 at 10:48 pm
Huddy scores on a balk???
September 1st, 2009 at 10:48 pm
And the BMA follows!!!
September 1st, 2009 at 10:49 pm
Big Mac indeed!
September 1st, 2009 at 10:51 pm
Alright, Bravos! Way to get up of the mat.
Jake Cook really did count the fans for the radio broadcast earlier. Pretty funny. That’s 260 counting the media.
September 1st, 2009 at 10:51 pm
“off the mat…”
September 1st, 2009 at 10:52 pm
Ok guys, hate to be whiney but we need a live chat room. Hate filling the comment feed with all this live chatter.
September 1st, 2009 at 10:53 pm
Reportedly, they’re okay with it. Reportedly.
September 1st, 2009 at 11:01 pm
I’m ok with it but I’m a very selfish being. Come on DP! Rain’s acomin!
September 1st, 2009 at 11:02 pm
I never want to see Cantu’s father. Just saying.
September 1st, 2009 at 11:06 pm
lol, Simpson: “So the Rockies threaten but they leave two…”
September 1st, 2009 at 11:06 pm
Wait… Simpson? Sutton? Good grief, this is the last beer I will ever, ever drink.
What’s the man’s name?
September 1st, 2009 at 11:07 pm
Where’d you guys go? I feel so alone. War Damn Eagle Huddy!
September 1st, 2009 at 11:09 pm
I’m here…
September 1st, 2009 at 11:13 pm
Does your refresh button sometimes not work? STEVE! My refresh button sometimes doesn’t work and Bub needs another beer. Can you get right on that?
September 1st, 2009 at 11:13 pm
I never saw Huddy play in Auburn, but I did see Gabe Gross play.
September 1st, 2009 at 11:18 pm
That’s two out of four innings that went 1-2-3 for Mr. Hudson. ERA rockin’ at a smooooove 4.50 now.
September 1st, 2009 at 11:19 pm
Ok…i’m no pro but Huddy looks FREAKIN AWESOME! Also, seems like 249 of the 260 are Braves fans.
September 1st, 2009 at 11:20 pm
Speaking of refresh buttons, my roommate bought one of those motion-activated air fresheners for the bathroom and the other day it scared me so bad I karate chopped it.
September 1st, 2009 at 11:23 pm
Three hits, two RBI’s for Jason Heyward today, the man just said.
September 1st, 2009 at 11:26 pm
I’m enjoying this season but next season looks alot like Christmas. Bub, I think microwave popcorn, automatic air fresheners and beer should be combined with care. Did Frenchy reach on an error tonight? I know he didn’t walk.
September 1st, 2009 at 11:36 pm
How low will Chipper’s average go?
September 1st, 2009 at 11:38 pm
Come on, Garret. Knock one out.
September 1st, 2009 at 11:42 pm
Okay, I’m to bed. Go Braves!
September 1st, 2009 at 11:42 pm
I don’t understand…how can he be hitting soooooo poorly and how can BC keep putting him out there?
“And the crowd goes wild!?”
September 1st, 2009 at 11:56 pm
Ha HAAAAA!!! Moylan!
September 1st, 2009 at 11:57 pm
Wake up bub! Moylan Rock!
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:11 am
Bub…Bub? Tcc? Anyone? Oh well, Go BRAVES! Medlen, you ‘da man. I’m going to be so crabby to my kids in the morning.
September 2nd, 2009 at 3:24 am
Im #100!
Bub and Leah did all the work…
nice WIN! GO BRAVES!!
September 2nd, 2009 at 7:49 am
Guess I’m writin’ a check to Huddy’s Foundation! Very nice.
September 2nd, 2009 at 8:53 am
I just watched the game on replay. What a weird but fun game.
Good effort from Hudson, McCann uses his glasses for psi-ops, Soriano makes it scary in the 9th, Diaz rules. Chipper sucking huge donkeys…wussupwidat? Needs a few days off, go to a truck pull or a barbecue or something…what does Larry do for fun?
Anyway, this has been such a fun season…and its going to be a shame to make the playoffs and disappoint Curt.
September 2nd, 2009 at 10:03 am
I look forward to being disappointed.
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:50 pm
Will, I could not agree more. I hope Churchy feels better so Infante can move to 3rd and give Chip a nice rest on the bench next to BC. Speaking of…he’s been sitting a lot lately. I think the ole man’s knees are bothering him. He was looking at sheets of paper last night. What do you think…stats or caricatures of the players? He seems to be learning. Put Reid in to pinch run for GA which a pinch runner would have won us another game in Philly.
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:28 pm
Chipper goes huntin’ ‘n fishin’ fer fun, don’t he? (I’m taking the high road…beneath me to bring up the past, right??)
September 2nd, 2009 at 3:14 pm
I’m just saying….
http://blogs.ajc.com/jeff-schultz-blog/2009/09/02/with-hudson-back-should-lowe-go-to-bullpen/
September 2nd, 2009 at 3:35 pm
Leah, Bub, everyone: what is it that you’re looking for in terms of posting comments? Or to ask it another way, what is the issue you’re trying to address? Give me all your requirements and I’ll see what we can do … And if there’s something out there that you’d like us to approximate, include a link to it. Thanks. Let’s make this thing better!!!
September 2nd, 2009 at 4:03 pm
Chipper’s out of tonight’s line up, getting a breather. And I’m kinda happy about it. Strange days …
September 2nd, 2009 at 4:23 pm
Well Steve, since you asked, I have no idea. I’m great at coming up with problems and not providing a solution. I don’t usually talk to potentially psycho people online so I don’t have an example. I just know that sometimes when mutiple people are commenting at the same time I may “refresh” my screen but their comments don’t post until after I have posted my comment. For instance, I refreshed twice and waited a few minutes in between attempts before posting #84. #82 and 83 didn’t post until after I submitted #84. Then Bub got his feelings hurt and I had to brag on his humor etc.
Glad Chip’s getting a break and Bub’s right…baseball feels weird right now.
September 2nd, 2009 at 5:26 pm
“Then Bub got his feelings hurt and I had to brag on his humor etc. ”
Oh, we are so through.
Steve, I’m satisfied with the comment section. It’s just that, strictly speaking, I’m not usually commenting on the podcast itself, so sometimes I wonder if I’m not throwing off the ABT groove.
Leah’s the one with the problem. She wants a chat box I think. Remember? Fourth grade?
September 2nd, 2009 at 5:38 pm
Resting Chipper is a relief, but not quite all the relief it’s cracked up to be. We all think an automatic out (lately) is coming, but opposing pitchers sure don’t. Against all logic, they still pitch to his reputation. And subtracting him from the line up is going to make most pitcher more comfortable, no matter what the numbers say.
Go Braves.
(I’m sure it was obvious, but since I’m off to a three hour class [PLEASE don't let her hold us that long] I’d better mention that the above venom at Leah is all in fun.)
(mostly)
September 2nd, 2009 at 5:38 pm
See…hurt feelings. Ok here we go. Bub you’re funny…really really funny…always make me laugh…out loud…lol…lmao…whew. Sorry guys. That should do it.
September 2nd, 2009 at 7:11 pm
I don’t dislike the current situation I just like chatting live during the game. It makes me feel less like a freak when I’m up at midnight 30 watching a stupid ball game. It’s a little slow at times but so am I.
September 2nd, 2009 at 7:45 pm
Did I mention I would like to apologize to Javy Vazquez and Mrs. Vazquez and all the little Vazqui out there.
And Leah, to answer a question from much earlier regarding guys having extra batting gloves in their pockets, some guys have sliding gloves they wear when they are running the bases that have more padding. Some guys also have a different glove they wear in the field under their mitt, that also might have more padding. That is the best I can offer.
September 2nd, 2009 at 8:12 pm
I hate Uggla.
Like I said, Chip on the bench Prado at 3rd.
September 2nd, 2009 at 8:28 pm
Umm…please give Prado fluids stat! Dude looks drunk. Please no more headaches for Meadow.
September 2nd, 2009 at 9:49 pm
Larry Freakin Jones!!!!!! Welcome back buddy!!!!!!!
September 2nd, 2009 at 9:59 pm
Matty Freakin Diaz too!
September 2nd, 2009 at 10:01 pm
I’m shocked Norton didn’t come through. He has been so clutch this year.
September 2nd, 2009 at 10:06 pm
Funny Kathryn. I’m bummed they hit Diaz (so on purpose). Bravos were about to bust this game wide open. Come on boys!
September 2nd, 2009 at 10:11 pm
Norton needs to be sent “Straight to the moon” Surely there is someone who can do better than that!
September 2nd, 2009 at 10:15 pm
Yes, Moylan!
That dude is useful.
September 2nd, 2009 at 10:15 pm
Ginormous inning for the Bravistomen.
September 2nd, 2009 at 10:17 pm
Has anybody seen Momentum?
September 2nd, 2009 at 10:24 pm
oh… nevermind…. there he is. The umpire had him.
September 2nd, 2009 at 10:26 pm
Yeah…he was headed for the exit. Rally caps peeps!
September 2nd, 2009 at 10:30 pm
BUB! I needed a laugh in the bottom of the 6th and you were no where to be found. Thanks for being there buddy. Who speaks Spanish anyway.
September 2nd, 2009 at 10:33 pm
Leah, I was shifting my weight from one butt cheek to the other in a 2+ hour class on freaking Education Laws. Ugh.
Besides, I was…..AAAAAAAAAAAUUUUUUUUUUGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!
YUNEL ESCOBAR!!!
Ha HAAHHH!
September 2nd, 2009 at 10:33 pm
HOLY SHIT!
September 2nd, 2009 at 10:34 pm
Sorry it slipped. ESCOBARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
September 2nd, 2009 at 10:36 pm
i’m sensing a 5. kill me.
September 2nd, 2009 at 10:37 pm
Oh Curt. careful there. I just was just checking twitter to see what your thoughts were.
September 2nd, 2009 at 10:39 pm
Don’t worry, Curt. Bobby will do the killing. We’re all committable for buying into any club run by that old dude.
September 2nd, 2009 at 10:40 pm
STOMP STOMP CLAP
STOMP STOMP CLAP
WEEEE WILLLL, WEEEEE WILLLL ROCK YOU!!!
September 2nd, 2009 at 10:42 pm
Come on KJ! You owe us!
September 2nd, 2009 at 10:42 pm
Sorry Leah. In a shocking development, Twitter is down.
September 2nd, 2009 at 10:43 pm
Oh…sad. Do you guys think the pitch that hit Diaz was on purpose?
September 2nd, 2009 at 10:44 pm
I was enjoying shots of Diaz regaling Lowe with the story of him hurling F bombs at the Marlins pitcher
September 2nd, 2009 at 10:44 pm
And no. No reason to hit him. guy couldn’t find the strike zone.
September 2nd, 2009 at 10:45 pm
sigh…
I’ve paid my dues…
time after time…
September 2nd, 2009 at 10:47 pm
There’s gonna be a heartache tonight…
a heartache tonight, I know…
(I’ve got a baaaaad feeling right now…)
September 2nd, 2009 at 10:47 pm
No reason to hit him even though he’s hot and Prado…well is dizzy or drunk? Matty sure thought it was on purpose.
September 2nd, 2009 at 10:49 pm
Cantu can not.
2 more, Gonzo. No drama tonight, mi amigo.
September 2nd, 2009 at 10:49 pm
I think he was mad that the guy was out of control. kind of a professional courtesy to not be hitting the bull when you are out there.
September 2nd, 2009 at 10:50 pm
Good call Bub confusing the baseball gods.
September 2nd, 2009 at 10:51 pm
Well… uh….
September 2nd, 2009 at 10:52 pm
That hurt.
September 2nd, 2009 at 10:53 pm
Yes, yes it did. I’m proud of them, though. All except Bobby. He can fall down a big hole.
September 2nd, 2009 at 10:55 pm
Me too. It was a fun game. Are we scared of Penny in SF? Talk amongst yourselves. Must sleep so I don’t give my kids the Diaz stare in the morning. Or drop F-bombs.
September 2nd, 2009 at 10:55 pm
Seriously, does Wes Helms get hits against anyone but the Braves? He kills us.
September 2nd, 2009 at 10:58 pm
G’night, Leah.
Helm’s Deep. Heh. Get it?
September 2nd, 2009 at 11:05 pm
Crap. Freakin’ Rockies just went up 5-2.
Curt, you and your big fat “Five.” You made the gods angry.
September 2nd, 2009 at 11:09 pm
Yeah, Bub..but in “Helms Deep” the good guys win. Not tonight though. Dammit.
September 2nd, 2009 at 11:30 pm
Dammit, indeed.
September 3rd, 2009 at 12:40 am
Alright. I’ll keep my optimism to myself from now on. Rat farts.
September 3rd, 2009 at 9:41 am
I mentioned this two games ago, and everyone knows it, but its kinda worth repeating. Norton blows. And it was just pure stupid when Conrad was sent down months ago. This is killing us. Killing us. BC gadda go. Best thing would be we get into the playoffs. We make it to the pennant round, lose. Maybe we win. Bobby can leave on a high note….
September 3rd, 2009 at 11:42 am
So frustrated today. Mostly that Diaz got hit during the big rally. It seems that all the tools are there just not working at the same time. I keep coming back to Curt’s theory that this team can’t make it to the playoffs because the coach won’t let them. Let’s please win tonight!
September 3rd, 2009 at 12:13 pm
I’m blissfully happy that my theater work now takes me away from Braves-watching for the rest of the season, because I don’t think I could bear it. That said, I’m buying season tickets next year. This is me, biting the bullet I’ve avoided for years.
Also, to tie a bow, the Hudsons have my money now.
September 3rd, 2009 at 12:45 pm
Theater work…very interesting. Good for you and the Hudsons!
September 3rd, 2009 at 3:30 pm
Anne, congrats. Though, I can’t imagine you’ll find more comedy or tragedy anywhere else.
I may be right behind her (metaphorically, of course… literally I’m right behind Leah in my van). It’s getting harder every day to justify this time away from studies, and cold turkey might be my only option. We’ll see. I swear it was easier to quit smoking than quit this friggin’ ballclub.
Tonight’s my “last” game. If the baseball gods have any mercy on me at all, we’ll lose it so I can begin Abstinence Failure #562 with no hope meter buzzing in my pocket. (Speaking of pocket buzzing, last night in my forever long Ed class, a friend of mine – ever have a friend that thinks the appropriate response to you not answering the phone is to ring it nineteen more times cuz they’re just sure you’re ignoring them for no good reason? – this friend of mine starts buzzing my phone on vibrate non stop… and since my Ed teacher is already a hottie, well…)
Sorry. I blame Curt. He brough Southpark amongst us. Katie bar the door.
September 3rd, 2009 at 3:33 pm
Delete.
DeLETE.
DeLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEETE.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
September 3rd, 2009 at 3:53 pm
Bub…you cannot leave! You don’t know the comfort your van is in my rearview mirror. Who will make us laugh in the bottom of the 6th bases loaded 3-2 count? And…I need your prof’s name and number. She must be warned.
September 3rd, 2009 at 4:06 pm
Comedy & Tragedy indeed. What the Braves need is a good stage manager. A true pity…I’m busy.
September 3rd, 2009 at 6:13 pm
Met’s win.
September 3rd, 2009 at 9:11 pm
Kickboxing target for Saturday…check. Greg Norton should no longer be in the Major Leagues. 5 innings from Tommy…not ideal.
September 3rd, 2009 at 9:42 pm
well that was a bummer
September 3rd, 2009 at 9:48 pm
Curt’s latest tweet, “Bobby Cox couldn’t manage my sock drawer.” Would be funny if my heart wasn’t breaking as if it’s being smashed with a sledge hammer with every single pitch.
September 3rd, 2009 at 10:22 pm
It’s just so painful to watch these games play out. How he expects Medlen, a starter all his life, to be able to pitch out of the pen every day. We have 1 complete game this year, from Vazquez, in a loss. I’m not saying that that is Bobby’s fault, but he has ruined this bullpen again. And ruined this season, again.
September 3rd, 2009 at 10:27 pm
I’m with Bub. We’re in his van driving to a far away land where the margaritas flow and no one’s ever heard of baseball. You called it Curt, months ago when we still had the Frenchy redemption tracker and before the hope meter. BC would ruin this team and he has. Double blast. Now, I need a hug.
September 4th, 2009 at 6:55 am
I was looking forward to watching the archives of these games but ewwww. Ill pass. Gotta organize my sock drawer instead.
Big Red machine is 8-2 won last 4….it never gets easier.
September 4th, 2009 at 8:49 am
Was just looking at my, gulp, actual hope in comment 102….isnt it pretty to think so?
Name that 20th century writer & novel….
September 4th, 2009 at 9:44 am
For every ML team, there must be at least several blogs. I am sure a major theme of running through the postings on every one of them is how the manager is ruining the club.
September 4th, 2009 at 10:54 am
how does Bobby Cox find the time to manage other teams?
September 4th, 2009 at 11:34 am
Well, I did something last night that I’ve not done all season. Turned off the game because I couldn’t take it anymore. Also, just didn’t have the will to come here and write about it either. That’s how obscenely awful last night was. Not to state the obvious, but we really need to sweep the Reds.
September 4th, 2009 at 12:11 pm
Cannot watch tonight. Just can’t do it. My husband made a comment about last night’s 6th inning after watching SC and I about took his head off. I’m not breaking up with the Braves just yet but I do need a break.
September 4th, 2009 at 3:13 pm
Yeah…listening to dramaturgical lectures about August Strindberg (instead of fretting over the Bravos) seems to be the best choice I’ve made in a while!
Bobby could go direct Damn Yankees over his winter break.
September 4th, 2009 at 6:16 pm
Hey guys. My internet is wonky. I see I missed a rough game. You guys be good. I’m really up against it this weekend. Thank goodness for the extra off day.
See you when I can. Go Braves!!!
September 4th, 2009 at 7:52 pm
Bub has a big beer pong tournament on Saturday afternoon
September 4th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
Ryan Church just busted his way into my Top 5 All Time Favorite People.
September 4th, 2009 at 9:04 pm
Did I mention my Cincinnati Reds podcast coming next season?
September 4th, 2009 at 9:08 pm
Sorry Ryan, you just got bumped by Nate.
September 4th, 2009 at 9:11 pm
Curt..don’t be a hater. A despairer is ok, but not a hater, K?
September 4th, 2009 at 9:39 pm
Sorry Tcc, it’s an old joke. I made some comment that if Bobby was the manager next year I was going to become a Reds fan. It was the most random team I could come up with. I’ll never abandon my team.
September 4th, 2009 at 9:51 pm
No problemo. We’re all on the same side here! ABT has made me a more knowledgeable fan and a more critical one too. I was a BC apologist for a long time. Not anymore. Thanks to you and Steve and Hamilton.
September 4th, 2009 at 10:01 pm
geez..happy holiday weekend everyone.
September 4th, 2009 at 10:05 pm
162 x 3 hours = 486 hours.
…which equals 20 days.
Bobby Cox owes me a three week vacation.
September 4th, 2009 at 10:46 pm
I used to get all fired up when Bobby went out to argue with the umps. Now I think he just looks foolish. Like some old guy telling you to get off of his lawn. And when was the last time the Braves rallied after he got tossed? Isn’t that supposed to inspire the team? They just don’t react anymore.
September 4th, 2009 at 11:10 pm
He looks completely lost at his craft, Curt. Continuing to re-hire him is just irresponsible.
September 5th, 2009 at 1:32 am
and yet……
September 5th, 2009 at 9:02 pm
You look at tonight’s line-up, even without Escobar, and it looks potent. 10 times better than what we were trotting out there in the first third of the season, and yet, here we are, being 1 hit by Kip Wells. Ugly. Painful. And ugly.
September 5th, 2009 at 9:41 pm
Durham Bulls just clinched 2009 South Division title. Fun to cheer for a winning team. Trying to get over my disappointment and be able to watch the Braves again…trying.
September 5th, 2009 at 9:49 pm
Player of the game? The Skipper.
September 5th, 2009 at 9:57 pm
163 days until Pitchers and Catchers report. Happy Football Season everyone..
September 6th, 2009 at 1:52 am
Hey guys. Didn’t even look at the score today. As of now, I still don’t know it. Makes me feel so… alive?
Here’s a happy song for this sad crowd. Happy Labor Day everybody. Hope you and yours are well.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcOZ6xFxJqg
September 6th, 2009 at 2:42 pm
1 – 0 Reds, bottom of the 4th. Sorry Bub – it’s killing me one piece at a time and I’m bringing others down with me!
September 6th, 2009 at 2:59 pm
I’ve been kind of keeping up with the score today which is an improvement. Yesterday I was pretending the Braves didn’t exist. Maybe by Tuesday I can watch a game again.
September 6th, 2009 at 6:17 pm
Men Without Bats….
September 6th, 2009 at 6:32 pm
I’m going to slit my wrists NOW before the upcoming depressing podcast forces me to. Men Without Bats. NICE.
September 6th, 2009 at 8:24 pm
Come on new podcast. Balm in gilead.
September 6th, 2009 at 8:25 pm
#200 !!!
September 6th, 2009 at 8:25 pm
Just wanted to make sure we make it to the #200 mark.
September 6th, 2009 at 8:39 pm
BREAKING NEWS: Hi, everyone. No show tonight. The holiday weekend caught up with all three of us and we’re not recording until tomorrow. The Post Season Hope Meter has to wait…
Very nice work on hitting 200, by the way! Good job. The 200 and Hudson’s start are about it from this weekend.
September 6th, 2009 at 11:03 pm
No fair Will…I wanted to be 200. I was a second late.
September 7th, 2009 at 5:52 pm
I’ve got the damn (swine?) flu. Dead serious. Freaking non-armpit-sneezing college students.
By the way, it’s really not so bad, if these (3rd day) symptoms are as bad as it’s going to get.
Men Without Bats, that’s friggin’ great. Wish I’d thought of it.
Any other 80′s bands describe our Bravos?
Van Bailin’?
The Bat Slop Boys?
Depress Mode?
Or how about A-ha (-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-haaaaaaaa-HA!)?
Billy Idle? Michael Lacksrun?
Okay, I’m done… be good ABT!!!
and Go BRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA……dy Bunch.
September 7th, 2009 at 6:05 pm
… should have said “Van Failin’…”
September 7th, 2009 at 6:18 pm
Depress Mode is my favorite. This picture of the McLouth and GA collision with knee firmly planted in crotch (http://blogs.ajc.com/jeff-schultz-blog/files/2009/09/221807_reds_braves_baseball.jpg) really sums up the past week for me.
September 7th, 2009 at 7:18 pm
Tonight, introducing: “The Postseason Nope Meter.”
HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!
heh heh… heh… … … *ahem* …
… heh.
September 7th, 2009 at 8:17 pm
How about “The Outfield?”
see, I added that question mark to make it funny.
September 7th, 2009 at 8:45 pm
Poor Bub. Feel better soon.
September 7th, 2009 at 10:32 pm
Thanks, Leah.