Show #85: Looking at the Braves Off-Season
We discuss all the burning questions: the starting rotation, 1st base, the outfield, and the bullpen.
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October 26th, 2009 at 2:39 am
Good show. I hope the market for Lowe really is there. That would be too good to be true.
Thanks for the shout-out to us commenters, Stevie.
October 26th, 2009 at 4:51 am
Thanks guys. Go Braves!
October 26th, 2009 at 10:02 am
Since I’m choosing to IGNORE the World Series and its inevitable ending…I’m intrigued with the news that Mark McGwire will be the Cardinals hitting coach. I idolized him as a kid – back in the “Bash Brothers” days at the Oakland Coliseum. …and then he broke my heart. He and Canseco both.
He and LaRussa will be all pals-ey again. (like Chipper & LaRoche ?).
October 26th, 2009 at 6:39 pm
*sigh* *sniff* sad. Now what will I look forward to every Monday morning? How to get through the off season? These “occasional” podcasts “periodically” during the off season better be great in number and come often.
My brain understands that a pitcher making x amount of money should start and the one making much less is in the bullpen. However, my heart asks why can’t we just take the guys we have and make use of them where they best serve the team? I was glad you guys finally mentioned McClouth because I love watching that guy play. Maybe it’s just because he came to the team bringing hope and dreams of being a playoff contending team but I think it’s more than that. I love his speed and how he sees the ball from CF (just not when he sees it flying over his head).
Finally, Hammy, please for the love let your wife answer the door for a while. Lest a boyscout come and offer you a tub of popcorn for an absurd amount of money and get a fist to the gut for his trouble.
I freaking love Prado, Diaz, and Escobar. Can’t wait until next year! I feel like the all the stars are lining up and the baseball gods are smiling on the Braves in 2010! I’ll see you all in the ATL for the first playoff game played at the Ted in WAY too long!
October 26th, 2009 at 9:33 pm
Oh, and now that I’ve had time to listen to the podcast – I second Bub with the thanks for commenter shout-outs. When you guys win the Peabody award…who will remember us then??
October 27th, 2009 at 12:03 am
When you end up here, you’ve been surfing the web too long:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GS8GTWOSA60
October 27th, 2009 at 7:50 am
Awesome music Bub, my Four year old was diggin it. Speaking of kids…Steve I loved the air guitar story this week.
October 27th, 2009 at 9:55 am
Anne – you can come up on stage with us to accept the award – consider it done. Regarding McGwire, while he may be a fine hitting coach (and I think that he and LaRussa have been pal-ing around all those years, just out of the media’s eye), why would you want to deal with all the questions and distractions? It seems they are already uncomfortable about it given that he didn’t attend his own announcement press conference!?!?!?!
One more thing about the severed leg/air guitar thing. So, at this Halloween shop, they were playing “Halloween” themed songs. Except, they were all sung by kids. And the CD included “The Time Warp” from Rocky Horror. And, frankly, I didn’t need to hear a bunch of 8 year olds sing about doing the pelvic thrust.
October 27th, 2009 at 11:33 am
One of the best show’s of the year. I can’t wait till Wren crank’s it up at the winter meetings. Also one of he funniest, “… love pipe…,”. Great job. Keep it up.
October 27th, 2009 at 5:06 pm
Okay, I got no love on this sentiment last time, but I’m running it up the flag pole “one more again”:
Who is with me in finding the shows with just “our gang” (like this one) the best ones. I like the guests, and I can’t believe how many top notch interviews ABT has rounded up seemingly at will. I’m also super impressed with how well you guys act as hosts.
BUT, I think you owe it to us to broadcast a full “Just Us” half hour in addition to the great interviews each week. Especially if you’re gonna punk out all winter long while our eyes bleed into the bright white glow of the MLB Trade Rumors site.
Steve will accuse me of not properly heralding the interviews because they are with rich people.
Hammy will say I’m subversively flirting with Leah. [Hi, Leah
]
Curt will say, “Let them eat cake.”
But… who’ WITH ME??
October 27th, 2009 at 6:24 pm
‘Sup Bub. Have I ever told you I’m 5.5 and weigh 420 lbs? Not to mention my beard and adult acne. I agree about the podcasts with our three favorite hosts. I love the interviews but like them a la cart.
October 27th, 2009 at 6:43 pm
Gosh, now I REALLY have a crush!
October 27th, 2009 at 9:40 pm
… just kidding. Yeesh.
October 27th, 2009 at 9:41 pm
I know…I get that a lot.
October 27th, 2009 at 10:07 pm
Patience Bub…patience. I was at Bible study causing great revival.
October 27th, 2009 at 10:13 pm
Injury knocks Heyward out of Fall League
http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/injury-knocks-heyward-out-175567.html
October 27th, 2009 at 11:08 pm
Yikes. Is it odd for one so young to sustain such an injury? Should I be freaking out? Trying not to freak out…
October 28th, 2009 at 10:03 am
We should all be freaking out at every moment, regardless.
October 28th, 2009 at 7:08 pm
Looks like Hudson’s a go.
Hope Knows-it-all Rosenthal’s wrong about Javy being a possibility…
http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/
October 28th, 2009 at 7:15 pm
Wahoo! Good deal Timmy! Seriously, are we worried about Heyward? I can’t worry all the time like some do.
October 28th, 2009 at 10:25 pm
Sorry about all the pasting but this is some good stuff from DOB.
http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-braves-blog/2009/10/28/would-you-really-trade-jurrjens/?cxntlid=sldr_hm
October 28th, 2009 at 10:39 pm
Russell – thanks for the kind words. And welcome!
Leah – I’m not worried about Heyward. Stuff happens. Now, if it happens again in the near future, then I start to worry.
Bub – Thanks for the continued lobbying. I know that we were very, very guest heavy at the end of the season. And that was more a result of a bunch of opportunities presenting themselves in a short window as opposed to an intentional move. And we’ll take your request seriously.
Go Phillies!
October 28th, 2009 at 10:59 pm
Have a night Cliff Lee. Um Steve? One more thing. Next time you thank the message board commentors remember…ladies first.
October 28th, 2009 at 11:42 pm
Leah, make no mistake about it, I am thankful for you every day. Just giving props to Russell and his first appearance on the board.
October 29th, 2009 at 7:14 am
Well, that goes without saying. I was referring to the kind words at the end of the podcast. Don’t mind me…I hear unguided bitterness is a side effect to very painful detox.
October 29th, 2009 at 8:20 am
Leah, you hear correctly.
October 29th, 2009 at 9:24 am
Go Phillies, by the way. I’d be pretty proud to see a real ballclub with some semblance of payroll sanity and team play beat the hell out of that Shiny Collection of Emperial Trophies.
(and here we have GUIDED bitterness, you see…)
October 29th, 2009 at 10:14 am
I power my life on guided bitterness
October 29th, 2009 at 10:16 am
*ahem “Imperial Trophies” I meant.
S’what I get for trying to sound fancy.
October 29th, 2009 at 10:17 am
Curt, you can live forever on it. I’m 239 years old.
October 29th, 2009 at 12:42 pm
For you podcast pansies http://ow.ly/xjjb
Does that make you feel better?
October 29th, 2009 at 3:36 pm
*sticks tongue out*
October 29th, 2009 at 4:47 pm
classic Pedro …. im the most influential player to walk into Yankees stadium?!?!
is there any better way to f@k with the Yankees than to say that?
love it. LOVEIT.
October 29th, 2009 at 4:59 pm
I hope the Phillies win 17 to 16. Pedro gives up 16 runs in the first. 12 walks and 4 grand slams. And slips on a banana peel in the dug out. And lands with his face in poo. And…
*begins breathing exercises*
October 29th, 2009 at 5:39 pm
Come on non descript NL team wearing red jerseys…beat those stinky Yankees! It’s the only way I can watch.
October 29th, 2009 at 5:57 pm
I have grown a hugely large lame mustache and I just can’t shave it. It’s SO awful. But I think I’m keeping it forever. I’m serious, it’s bigger than some people’s whole face. The Mario Brothers saw it and said “damn.”
October 29th, 2009 at 7:41 pm
Oh…we must have a picture. Even if it’s not really you we need a picture of a close replica.
I kinda want a brawl tonight. First I want that red team to win but second I want Pedro to say something unforgiveable about A-Rod’s mama that deserves a good thrashing.
October 29th, 2009 at 8:36 pm
http://open.salon.com/files/mustache1238691443.jpg
October 29th, 2009 at 9:08 pm
DAMN!!
October 29th, 2009 at 9:09 pm
would have homered against Braves, no doubt.
October 29th, 2009 at 9:09 pm
lol. wow.
October 29th, 2009 at 9:13 pm
Bub, here’s hoping your SCIT is renamed the Shiny Collection of Antiquarian Trophies..
October 29th, 2009 at 9:35 pm
Oh Tex…we hardly knew ye.
October 29th, 2009 at 9:39 pm
Tcc, now you’re talkin’.
October 29th, 2009 at 10:01 pm
If that was us, Howard would have just hit a 14 run home run…just sayin’
October 29th, 2009 at 10:29 pm
Recreated conversation from work today:
Me: It’s my Friday!
Co-Worker: Really?
Me: Yes, I’m flying to New York!
Co-Worker: Awesome. Are you going to catch some World Series?
Me: HELL no. I wouldn’t go to Yankee Stadium if Hal Steinbrenner took me to his Skybox, sat me on his lap and fed me hot dogs.
Co-Worker: Wait. What if you had a guarantee that the Yankees would lose?
Me: Well…I DO like hot dogs…
October 29th, 2009 at 10:32 pm
Hebrew Nationals?? With mustard, onions and kraut?? I’d do it.
October 29th, 2009 at 10:39 pm
‘night all…hope the NYY lose!
October 29th, 2009 at 10:45 pm
That sounds fun Anne…can I come? Night Tcc. Bub, it’s time to shave buddy.
October 30th, 2009 at 12:00 am
I know…
October 30th, 2009 at 12:01 am
*chuckling at Anne’s story*
October 30th, 2009 at 11:42 am
Ran with a Yankees fan today. So tempted to push her in the lake.
October 30th, 2009 at 3:11 pm
Push her in and then offer to save her for 200 million dollars.
October 30th, 2009 at 5:08 pm
Good idea! Next week I hope it’s warm cause she’s gettin wet.
October 30th, 2009 at 5:23 pm
Lowe makes more than Vazquez, Hanson, and Jurrjens combined.
Neat.
October 30th, 2009 at 5:45 pm
Again I ask why we can’t put him in the bullpen. I don’t give a flying flippity flip what he makes.
October 30th, 2009 at 5:57 pm
Dan Uggla can play third base.
I’m just sayin’…
October 30th, 2009 at 5:58 pm
Leah, I think Lowe would be good in the bullpen of another team.
October 30th, 2009 at 7:39 pm
Uh…what time do the Braves play tonight?? I can’t seem to find them on the tube!
October 30th, 2009 at 8:02 pm
Ice. Cold.
October 30th, 2009 at 8:34 pm
Yeah..and 108 days until Pitchers and Catchers report!
October 31st, 2009 at 1:25 pm
WDE!
October 31st, 2009 at 7:54 pm
WDE?
October 31st, 2009 at 9:25 pm
War Damn Eagle Baby!
October 31st, 2009 at 9:38 pm
Did anyone else just see ARod blow snot out of his left nostril? I just threw up a little in my mouth. Disgusting! Tell me you guys don’t do that.
October 31st, 2009 at 9:40 pm
Gotcha..good win for the Tigers!
October 31st, 2009 at 9:42 pm
Well, he is outside…I would never do that in the house.
October 31st, 2009 at 9:50 pm
Tcc! Tell me you’re kidding!
October 31st, 2009 at 10:18 pm
I always blow the pipes clean when I go jogging. By about the 1st mile I have to. Its allergies I think. Maybe I should go running with the Yankees fan?
October 31st, 2009 at 10:24 pm
I don’t know if I can be a part of this community any more. Has no one heard of a hankie? You know those white square cotton cloths you fold and keep in your pocket? Or maybe Kleenex you use to catch your boogies and then throw away?
October 31st, 2009 at 10:26 pm
BTW I saw that live on MLB….they showed it for a microsecond. It was almost like subliminal advertising. I was drinking coffee at the time and my involuntary reflex was to stop drinking my coffee. And to laugh. Ooops! Camera 1 switch to Camera 1…
October 31st, 2009 at 10:30 pm
Yeah, Leah…JK!
October 31st, 2009 at 10:31 pm
So gross. I bet Bub does it too. A name like Bub Dylan screams “I blow snot out of my naked nostrils”. What about Curt? You guys are friends right? Does he blow boogies after a mile or so of running?
October 31st, 2009 at 10:33 pm
Stupid ARod tying the game.
October 31st, 2009 at 10:34 pm
Guys always snort like that playing sports. Baseball, soccer, especially. Football too, but usually back on the bench. You can’t carry around a booger-locker in sports. Opposing team would not only ridicule you, but find some way to use it against you.
October 31st, 2009 at 10:34 pm
Just kidding…I can’t count.
October 31st, 2009 at 10:35 pm
Boys are gross.
October 31st, 2009 at 10:37 pm
aw man…that sux….5 minute delay…
October 31st, 2009 at 10:38 pm
Use a sleeve. Is that acceptable for sport etiquette? If either of my sons blow boogies on national television I’m disowning them.
October 31st, 2009 at 10:38 pm
Would be kinda cool to see someone do that in a heated chess match..Bishop takes Knight…SNORT!!
October 31st, 2009 at 10:40 pm
Still laughing Will. Very funny.
October 31st, 2009 at 10:40 pm
Whoops Tcc. Funny.
October 31st, 2009 at 10:44 pm
Curt is a Southern gentleman.
Which means in the presence of the ladies, all body functions follow a strict code of etiquette. We went to classes on this.
Also part of the code, is that I can’t comment on what happens when the ladies aren’t around.
October 31st, 2009 at 10:46 pm
It’s ok…I don’t think I want to know.
October 31st, 2009 at 10:48 pm
Damn!
October 31st, 2009 at 10:51 pm
I need a modern tv. I’m switching back and forth between the Series and UT vs USC, and missing all the good stuff in the meantime!
October 31st, 2009 at 10:51 pm
I will NOT stay up late just to watch the red team lose.
October 31st, 2009 at 10:55 pm
Sux, donut!
October 31st, 2009 at 10:58 pm
I hate this. Going to bed so I don’t fall asleep during the Rev’s sermon tomorrow.
October 31st, 2009 at 11:03 pm
G’night..switching back to Vols game myself.
October 31st, 2009 at 11:04 pm
Yuck.
No, I don’t. And my name does not scream that.
Yeesh.
October 31st, 2009 at 11:14 pm
It’s ok, Bub..Leah’s gone to sleep so you can go ahead and blow snot out of your naked nostrils. I won’t tell.
October 31st, 2009 at 11:20 pm
Sorry Bub. I guess it would be problematic due to all the facial hair.
October 31st, 2009 at 11:21 pm
Now I’m going to sleep…for real this time…too much candy.
October 31st, 2009 at 11:28 pm
WDE!
November 1st, 2009 at 9:44 am
Let’s hear it for the home team – GO JACKETS!
November 1st, 2009 at 11:04 am
Can’t believe that I have to root for the Phillies and that they are losing this freaking series.
Go Jackets.
November 1st, 2009 at 10:27 pm
Curtis – I was just thinking the same damn thing. And don’t forget that Tim McCarver is calling it. You know . . . to make things complete.
November 1st, 2009 at 10:39 pm
another spectacular call by the umps! Howard was everywhere except on home plate!
November 1st, 2009 at 10:40 pm
maybe the air space over home plate counts…
November 1st, 2009 at 10:44 pm
Just so you know I paid Blanton $200,000,000 to ding ARod for his disgusting behavior last night.
November 1st, 2009 at 10:53 pm
Wow! That’s impressive! And good on you!
November 1st, 2009 at 10:54 pm
G’nite..can’t hang with the Evil Empire retaking the lead. WDE! CFT!
November 1st, 2009 at 11:05 pm
CFT? The “F” is making me a little nervous. I may have just fallen in love with tonight’s Phillies fans. “You took steroids” being chanted in unison while ARod was at bat made me very happy. Can’t wait for tomorrow’s new…oh that’s right…no new podcast. Sad.
Bub?
November 1st, 2009 at 11:53 pm
Good hit ChUtley! And I’m talking to myself. No Braves baseball=lonliness on the message board.
November 2nd, 2009 at 12:19 am
Poor Jaba…I have to say fellow ABTers…y’all are missing a heck of a game.
November 2nd, 2009 at 12:24 am
Heya, Leah. I’m here. Long day. Go Phillies.
November 2nd, 2009 at 12:27 am
Lidge’s season ERA is 7.21? That’s… somethin’.
November 2nd, 2009 at 12:28 am
Howdy! I was afraid I was getting the silent treatment for saying your name screamed something re: snot. For the record…I really think it screams “I’m badass”. Don’t tell Hammy though cause…Hamilton? Not so much.
November 2nd, 2009 at 12:30 am
Yeah, “Hamilton” doesn’t do much for me, either.
November 2nd, 2009 at 12:31 am
Philly’s gonna win this sucker walk-off style. I can … phil … it.
*cries in shame*
November 2nd, 2009 at 12:33 am
Haha…silly history buff. I hope so! If the Yanks win (pun totally intended) I’m afraid the series is lost.
November 2nd, 2009 at 12:36 am
Actually, I had to run to Wiki to make sure who won the duel, so, not SO buff. Well, not so buff in THAT way…
Stupid Tex and his stupid hit like he can stupid play or something. Stupid.
November 2nd, 2009 at 12:38 am
I hate baseball.
November 2nd, 2009 at 12:38 am
Shittake Mushroom. I hate that guy! All those high paying guys in pin stripes.
November 2nd, 2009 at 12:39 am
I had to google the name to make sure it wasn’t a new dude on the message board.
November 2nd, 2009 at 12:40 am
lol!
November 2nd, 2009 at 12:41 am
Oh, Lidge.
Oh, Charlie.
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.
This is the WORST.
November 2nd, 2009 at 12:42 am
I hate baseball too. Nobody wins when I really want them too. Sending every bad vibe I can muster on the Yankees and their farming system.
November 2nd, 2009 at 12:42 am
Like the Yankees will ever have to rely on a farm hand.
November 2nd, 2009 at 12:45 am
Do you think Matt Stairs got walked all over as a kid?
Matt…
… … … Stairs …
… … … … … walked … over … matt … sta… *whistles*
November 2nd, 2009 at 12:46 am
Come on JRoll! Actually, I’m tired…go ahead and lose so I can go to bed.
November 2nd, 2009 at 12:48 am
Poo. Night Bub. Thanks for chattin.
November 2nd, 2009 at 12:49 am
G’night.
November 2nd, 2009 at 12:18 pm
Worse still, the Hawks got clowned by the Lakers last night.
November 2nd, 2009 at 12:40 pm
Bad sports week for ya huh? Karma. No podcast=bad sports karma. Just sayin.
November 2nd, 2009 at 1:21 pm
Podcast every 300 comments, news or no news. C’mon, Stevie, make it happen.
Some Questions to Weigh In On:
1. Will Javy Vazquez pitch for the Braves in 2010?
2. Will Lowe?
3. Will Kawakami?
4. Will Gonzo?
5. Will Soriano?
6. How many 2009 homeruns will our biggest new bat have hit? (20-25, 26-30, 31-35, or 36-40)
7. When, if at all, will Heyward join the big club?
8. Will Kelly be here?
9. Name three trade baits, if the haul is right (Schafer, Medlen, Freeman?)
10. Will LaRoche be signed?
Get your offseason predictions recorded now. We’ve already missed one major chance to predict (Hudson).
November 2nd, 2009 at 1:22 pm
#7 = when in 2010 will Heyward join the club, if at all, of course.
November 2nd, 2009 at 1:44 pm
I like it Bub! I also say show #100 should be special and awesome! Come on boys…you guys don’t have lives outside ABT! And… we (when I say we I mean you) should have ABT t-shirts made so we can advertise. I’d buy one…whose with me! Of course then I will have to watch my language in case a little old church lady desides to join.
November 2nd, 2009 at 1:55 pm
CURTIS!!!!!! For shame! I wish I knew Hank but no such luck. I do know a guy named Bub whose hilarious and knows a ton about baseball. Or Will or Tcc (but only if he reveals what Tcc means). Maybe not the 100th episode worthy but it would be a fun interview none the less. I’m great at knowing what I want to happen but no specific ideas how to make it happen.
November 2nd, 2009 at 1:59 pm
Steve’s winter song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwcTsdcYNj8
November 2nd, 2009 at 2:00 pm
we have talked a lot about merchandise. Steve was supposed to be in charge of that as he has all the materials. I’m just saying.
November 2nd, 2009 at 2:27 pm
I’m so sick about the Yankees victory last night. I just knew, deep down, that money-grubbing evil would not prevail and the Yankees would not take it all. And now that Hal has learned the worst lesson possible, I’m just bracing myself for the signing announcements of Holliday and Lackey. Ugh.
Leah – I too want to do something special for the 100th show. Any suggestions? Seriously, what do you have in mind? Anyone on the message board have a close relationship with Hank Aaron? And yes, the shirts/hats/mugs are in the works. I was going to take care of it earlier, but Curt stopped me. It’s totally his fault. I can’t say anymore because of my sense of decorum.
November 2nd, 2009 at 3:34 pm
I’m pushing for Biff Pocaroba or Corky.
November 2nd, 2009 at 5:27 pm
Stevie, haven’t you learned by now that I come up with the problems and you guys find all the solutions? I’ll think on it but I make no promises. I love the idea of a t-shirt, cap (trucker type preferably) and mug!
November 2nd, 2009 at 5:43 pm
and hankerchiefs
November 2nd, 2009 at 6:31 pm
Will, my esteem for you just tripled!
November 2nd, 2009 at 8:30 pm
I recommend Halloween in New York City to all. Especially the subways. No baseball costumes to be seen…but I suppose all the fans were actually watching a game. Does this make A-Rod “Mr. November?”
November 2nd, 2009 at 8:43 pm
Cool Anne. The only time I was in NYC I was 6 months pregnant and sick the whole time. I think it was the smells and the subway.
What’s Jason Werth’s story? I’d like to see him in a Braves uniform. A girl can dream can’t she?
November 2nd, 2009 at 8:56 pm
Something weird happened. I wrote #130 after #133. How the heck! Maybe I went all Hiro and travelled into the future to see Steve’s comment about our not having t-shirts being all Curtis’ fault.
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:55 pm
Bub..where the heck did you find the MH-GG duet? Are you a Classic Country fan or did you just do a youtube search? Just curious!
November 2nd, 2009 at 10:17 pm
Tcc, I am a classic country fan, but I haven’t thought about that song since I was a kid. But when I clicked onto ABT and saw there was still “no show,” it made me think of it. So I stuck it in Youtube’s search engine.
That one and “Yesterday’s Wine” were standards in my mom’s station wagon when I was in about the 6th grade.
My cd collection is 90% rock and roll, but I have “essentials” collections for Willie, Waylon, Merle, Tammy, Loretta, etc. Some trivia: a friend of mine told me not long ago that Ray Charles once emphatically pronounced, “George Jones has got soul!” I thought it was an interesting (and true) comment.
Yourself?
November 2nd, 2009 at 10:41 pm
I’m so glad the Phillies are making a series out of it. However, the later I stay up watching baseball the more of my kid’s Halloween candy I consume.
November 2nd, 2009 at 10:45 pm
Hershey’s nuggets with the toffee and almonds are all I need for happiness.
November 2nd, 2009 at 10:46 pm
Ray Charles was right. I was a R&R guy, drifting towards acoustic stuff when the Rock/Country crossover stuff started happening. “Sweetheart of the Rodeo” “Nashville Skyline Rag” “Flying Burritos Brothers”
November 2nd, 2009 at 10:52 pm
Exsqueeze me? “Flying Burritos Brothers”? And I opened my mouth making the Baseball gods mad. Not as mad as Victorino is right now.
November 2nd, 2009 at 11:03 pm
Tcc, it all sounds like cool stuff I should know about it. But those are all unfamiliar to me. Maybe I’ll click around some tomorrow.
G’night ABT. Go Phillies.
November 3rd, 2009 at 9:14 am
From Bowman: There has also been a recent buzz that the Braves may attempt to trade for Pirates closer Matt Capps, who made $2.3 million this past season and has two remaining arbitration-eligible seasons.
Some stats on Capps: 27 saves, 5 blown saves, 5.80 ERA, 10HRs allowed
November 3rd, 2009 at 9:28 am
To do what?
November 3rd, 2009 at 1:43 pm
To be our closer, assuming we lose both Soriano and Gonzo to FA.
November 3rd, 2009 at 2:04 pm
5.80 era? Is it just me or is that not awesome…you know…for a closer? Or a pitcher.
November 3rd, 2009 at 2:21 pm
I have to agree. It’s not really awesome for any pitcher in any pitching role.
November 3rd, 2009 at 9:14 pm
Why not just bring back Bob Wickman or freaking Chris Reitsma?
We have to shoot higher than that if we are serious about filling that role. How about a package for Heath Bell or Francisco Cordero? Even Trevor Hoffman had 37 saves and a 1.83 ERA. Can we go get him?
Billy Wagner. Now.
November 3rd, 2009 at 10:02 pm
D. Lowe for Billy. Done. I’m brilliant!
November 4th, 2009 at 9:59 am
Turns out Wagner is a type A free agent so if we sign him straight up we owe the Sox a 1st round draft pick. That ain’t happening.
November 4th, 2009 at 12:26 pm
What does your hope meter say about the possibility of a game 7?
November 4th, 2009 at 1:18 pm
Leah – my hope meter is a solid 6 for a game 7. I hope (and trust) that it’s firmly kitchen sink time regarding pitchers and that Charlie will throw anyone and everyone out there if the pitchers start struggling. I also hope that Lidge sees zero action.
The rumors keep flying about Lowe to the Cubs for Milton Bradley. Does Bobby have one last turn around a bad seed miracle in him?
November 4th, 2009 at 2:54 pm
Ooooo…I like it! Bobby’s nickname would be to easy…and not really a nickname. I think the Phillies win tonight but not tomorrow night.
November 4th, 2009 at 3:07 pm
Please, no.
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/blog/big_league_stew/post/Milton-Bradley-sent-home-for-season-and-probabl?urn=mlb,190733
November 4th, 2009 at 3:12 pm
More on the boardgame king (I stole this. Hope it’s accurate. It sounds accurate.)
2004
Dugout confrontation with Indians manager Eric Wedge in spring training before getting traded to the Dodgers.
2004
Slammed a plastic bottle at the feet of a fan in the right-field seats at Dodger Stadium after someone threw it onto the field. Bradley drew a five-game suspension. Also received four-game suspension for tossing a bag of balls onto the field after an ejection.
2005
Feuded with infielder Jeff Kent, accusing him of being a racist, and prompted Dodgers to trade him that winter.
2007
Bitter public disagreement with A’s general manager Billy Beane. After trade to Padres and in thick of pennant race, tore ACL in his right knee when he was spun to the ground by Padres manager Bud Black, who was trying to keep him from umpire Mike Winters. Bradley claimed he had been baited by Winters, who was suspended for the final five days of the regular season.
2008
According to Dallas Morning News, Bradley attempted to confront Royals television announcer Ryan Lefebvre in the press box after a game due to what he believed were unfair comments made on the air. Texas manager Ron Washington and GM Jon Daniels chased after him and stopped Bradley before he got to Lefebvre.
November 4th, 2009 at 3:20 pm
Wait, what’s Milton’s contract like?
November 4th, 2009 at 3:22 pm
“stable, healthy, enjoyable environment,” That screams Bobby Cox. And Bub…D.Lowe would be GONE! Switch hitter, 100 plus homers. I just remember being very afraid when he stepped up to the plate. I like it. I may eat my words later but I like it right now when he could come cheap. Plus maybe it will relieve Yunel from the pressure of being the least mature player in the clubhouse. That’s gotta be a lot of work and dude’s probably tired.
November 4th, 2009 at 3:29 pm
2009: $5 million, 2010: $9 million, 2011: $12 million
That’s his contract, according to thefirstplaceilooked.com
That’s awful considering the baggage. Plus even his production was butt last year. I’d rather take my chances that Lowe will bounce back.
November 4th, 2009 at 3:48 pm
Ok…first of all, I meant hits not homers (no, I’m not an idiot), and last year wasn’t great. But maybe that was due to the unstable, unhealthy, unenjoyable environment. And Lowe would be gone. Maybe I’m just trade happy and super bored with the lack of news (ahem…and podcast) but it doesn’t sound terrible to me. Of course Curt will chime in and reiturate how terrible it is and add to your reasons why.
November 4th, 2009 at 3:51 pm
AND…he’s sorry. http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090923&content_id=7117400&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc
November 4th, 2009 at 4:03 pm
He’s been sorry before, ya know.
Seems pretty risky. Not trying to demonize the guy. But it sounds like a headache for Bobby’s last year and a headache for whoever takes the reins in 2011.
November 4th, 2009 at 4:06 pm
Listen, if Curt reiturates any comment of mine… I’ll believe in Milton Bradley’s complete rehabilitation instantly.
November 4th, 2009 at 4:13 pm
Scott Proctor Anyone?
November 4th, 2009 at 4:18 pm
Due to my convulsions, cold sweats, and shakes brought on by lack of podcast I was checking out the blogs posted by you guys. Steve, your blog on the service for Skip left me in tears. Hammy’s page being “intentionally blank” makes me wonder if he’s a bit of a slacker.
November 4th, 2009 at 6:16 pm
ESPN Insider is buzzing Vazquez for Uggla. I want Uggla, but, uhh…
November 4th, 2009 at 7:31 pm
No on Milton Bradley. He’s a total jerk. The TO of baseball. Bub, you forgot when he confronted a homeplate ump on the field, slamming his helmet to the ground. I can’t stand him.
Josh.Willingham. For whatever. Medlen. Boone Logan, et al. Schafer. Whatever.
November 4th, 2009 at 7:31 pm
It’s hard to compare stats with my iPhone but aren’t his 2009 numbers worse than Bradley’s? Isn’t Javy V twice the pitcher Lowe is? Also, where would we put Meadow?
November 4th, 2009 at 8:38 pm
Agreed with Curt on no Milton Bradley. …and that’s from years ago watching the guy in spring training for…lord, was it the Indians?? (she asked…no one who was there with her…)
November 4th, 2009 at 9:17 pm
I’m'a kick all y’alls ass ‘cept Leah.
November 4th, 2009 at 9:20 pm
Three reasons to be okay with the Evil Empire winning this one:
Cole
Pedro
Rollins
Punk,
Punker,
and Punkest.
November 4th, 2009 at 9:57 pm
Bub, don’t be a hater….dammit! I hate the Yankees!!!!
November 4th, 2009 at 9:57 pm
Matsui… dang.
November 4th, 2009 at 9:59 pm
Tcc, yeah, that was quite the hater post. I ran out of beer yesterday.
November 4th, 2009 at 10:07 pm
And we need to get more OK with it, since it’s looking pretty damn inevitable.
The thing with Bradley is he’s not even that big a bat (that’s what she said). He’s only hit over 20HR once. And only 15+ twice. If he was belting out 30 HRs every year I might be inclined to pretend that the headaches won’t be that bad. But I just don’t see it.
How cool does Avatar look, by the way?
November 4th, 2009 at 10:11 pm
C’mon Howie, C’mon Kid!!!
November 4th, 2009 at 10:12 pm
Who wants to bet that the Hudson deal is done and they are just waiting for the Series to end to announce it? I am beside myself with excitement about the Scott Proctor signing!!!!! OK, not really, but if he bounces back from surgery, he’s cheap and could be quite solid in the 6th or 7th.
November 4th, 2009 at 10:15 pm
Yes, Stevo, but in replace of whom?
November 4th, 2009 at 10:16 pm
Acosta…
November 4th, 2009 at 10:18 pm
Deal!
November 4th, 2009 at 10:22 pm
At least the hero is Matsui. That’s kind of cool.
November 4th, 2009 at 10:26 pm
This is the first time I’ve disagreed with everyone on the message board! I don’t just adore Bradley but if he’s in RF and Matty D is in LF and D Lowe is no where to be found…I’m watching him next season and will remind you all with each homer he hits. How the hell did you guys let the Yanks get so far ahead?
November 4th, 2009 at 10:27 pm
Bub – agreed. Acosta or Logan. I doubt that either are back.
November 4th, 2009 at 10:30 pm
Will they give Matsui or ARoid series MVP? Assuming this lead holds….
November 4th, 2009 at 10:39 pm
I think it’s Matsui. ARad was unbelievable in leading up to the Series but’s he’s
4 – 18 in the Series. Gots to be Matsui.
November 4th, 2009 at 10:39 pm
Leah, come ON. Milton Flipping Bradley? I mean, this isn’t Sheffield… or even Manny. This is about the worst cancer available anywhere, showing no signs of calming it down.
And does everyone here think Lowe is going to comPLETEly fall apart or something? Jurrjens + Hanson + Lowe + Hudson + Kawakami cost about 31-34 million dollars in total (right?). That’s less than 7 million each. Does that feel better?
If Chipper and Lowe are our worst contracts, we can absorb that.
November 4th, 2009 at 10:39 pm
“but’s he’s” ?!?!?!?!
November 4th, 2009 at 10:41 pm
lol, Steve, I’ve never seen that before. Congrats.
November 4th, 2009 at 10:45 pm
Never too late for a rally…
November 4th, 2009 at 10:47 pm
Player (HRs)
McLouth (18)
Escobar (13)
Chipper/Prado (13)
Uggla (33)
McCann (19)
LaRoche (22)
Diaz (11)
Heyward (13)
Sorry, had to. ESPN made me do it.
November 4th, 2009 at 10:47 pm
I believe people can change Bub…and I believe Bobby could handle him. Bobby will lay down the law! Just kidding. I don’t know why unlike the thought. I DONT like Uggla playing second in a Braves uniform. Prado is ‘da man! If GA is yawning and loafing out in LF again I’m becoming a Yankees fan.
November 4th, 2009 at 10:52 pm
Leah, I think people can change, too. But I don’t think it’s especially common.
November 4th, 2009 at 10:54 pm
What do you guys think of Nady?
November 4th, 2009 at 10:56 pm
Bub…I think we need to take a break. I don’t even know who you are anymore. Where’s my Halloween candy…stupid Yankees.
November 4th, 2009 at 10:58 pm
A curse on the houses of Sheffield, Manny and Bradley, and they should be hanged and even docked a month’s pay!! Just kidding of course..anybody else a Patrick O’Brian fan?
November 4th, 2009 at 11:00 pm
#200
November 4th, 2009 at 11:00 pm
Ouch, on the “seeing eye single”..
November 4th, 2009 at 11:03 pm
I get blog voodoo cred for posting the 200th at 11:00.
November 4th, 2009 at 11:06 pm
Creepy, Bub.
“seeing eye single”. I love it. I’m going to bed. Cannot watch the Yanks win the WS. Will avoid victory celebratory highlights at all cost.
November 4th, 2009 at 11:09 pm
That intentional walk drew the eyre of the crowd?
… drew the … eyre…
*cough*
November 4th, 2009 at 11:10 pm
Great pitch!!!
November 4th, 2009 at 11:12 pm
+ 1 on the “eyre” reference, Bub
November 4th, 2009 at 11:17 pm
C’mon Jays, C’mon Kid!
November 4th, 2009 at 11:28 pm
Sigh.
This baseball year is a suck, officially.
November 4th, 2009 at 11:37 pm
Bub, 103 days until pitchers and catchers report…we can do it, and by the way, Happy Basketball Season!!
November 4th, 2009 at 11:38 pm
Basketball season starts in March.
G’night.
November 4th, 2009 at 11:59 pm
No more yankie my wankie!
November 5th, 2009 at 12:17 am
^ That comment is not by me.
I’m saying that cuz I’m sure everyone thinks it is.
I would think that.
But it isn’t.
November 5th, 2009 at 12:21 am
I confess…it slipped…I think hes married tho
November 5th, 2009 at 6:18 am
I get to say that kind of thing since I live in Japan….
If it had been Utley I would have said.. “no more Phillie my Willie!”
but it wouldnt have worked because he wasnt in 16 candles…
November 5th, 2009 at 7:25 am
Totally thought Bub “I blow snot from my naked nostrils” Dylan made that comment so glad to get it all cleared up. I might be off the grid for a bit…too much work to scroll all…the…way…down on my phone and I rarely get on the computer. And, well there’s no baseball. Btw…the Rev thinks my thoughts on Bradley are just crazy talk. He’s always right which pisses me off.
November 5th, 2009 at 8:49 am
The good news is that we can all go back to hating the Phillies with impunity.
Start
Now.
Love that A Rod ran to the mound after the game so the team would have to come to him, as opposed to 1st where the play ended. Jerk.
November 5th, 2009 at 10:39 am
Yeah, I guess I’m out, too. Time to turn my obsessive energies toward Alabama’s chance to get thrashed by LSU & Florida.
I reckon I’ll check back in when the first non-tim-hudson news hits the airwaves.
Go BRAVES!
November 5th, 2009 at 11:05 pm
Ah Timmy Lin…all grown up.
November 6th, 2009 at 8:44 am
Yeah, Leah…who didn’t see that coming? (1) just looking at the kid and (2) that cloud over his locker…
November 6th, 2009 at 9:15 am
second only to Mookie Blaylock as athlete I am least surprised got busted with weed.
Tim, if you have weed in the car:
1. don’t speed
2. get one of your boys to drive you and take the fall for you if you get busted
3. take a cab
November 6th, 2009 at 4:36 pm
Yeah Curt…I agree. Smoking a joint in a cab is MUCH better.
November 6th, 2009 at 5:11 pm
Next thing you know Manny Ramirez’ll be busted for weed. You think you know somebody…
November 6th, 2009 at 10:32 pm
I thought pot was legal in Oregon and Washinton
November 6th, 2009 at 10:59 pm
pass that over here.
November 7th, 2009 at 6:54 am
My thum was num from scrilling 300 messeges
November 7th, 2009 at 8:25 am
I know Will…mine too! I got a thumb cramp. Time for a new podcast for the sake of our thumbs!
November 7th, 2009 at 8:35 am
They have these new things called computers……
November 7th, 2009 at 12:28 pm
Com…comput…I’m sorry. I’m unfamiliar with the things of which you speak.
November 7th, 2009 at 12:32 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KlhhvfAhM4
November 7th, 2009 at 2:46 pm
Day’s half over and it’s already been great: tour of Turner Field. I’ve meant to do it for years. ABT Fellas, I’m pretty sure I sat in your seat in the press booth. Thanks for leaving the seat warm.
November 7th, 2009 at 8:20 pm
RTR.
November 7th, 2009 at 11:59 pm
WDE! Way to beat FU! Who would go to a school with those initials? Congrats Bub and good luck skinning Gators next week. As you can tell Im quite the die hard Aubie.
November 8th, 2009 at 11:58 pm
There would be no ABT comment on November 8th, 2009
if
not
for
me.
You’re welcome.
November 9th, 2009 at 8:19 am
And thanks for using so many spaces. Will and I are indebted to you.
November 9th, 2009 at 4:18 pm
latest tweet from DOB
RT @ajcbraves at GM meetings in Chicago. Bob Nightengale just told me he’s picking Braves to win 2010 WS (he was both serious and sober)
November 9th, 2009 at 4:26 pm
Just noticed one of the 44 tweeters DOB follows is Nick Swisher. His latest tweet? “Man! This is so crazy and hella fun! I love New York!”
It was so disheartening I had to share it with you all. Your welcome.
November 10th, 2009 at 12:01 am
Oops.Sorry,Leah.Itwon’thappenagain.
November 10th, 2009 at 12:22 pm
Don’t let it happen again Bub. Per Ken Rosenthal 3 way trade rumor for Bradley involving Mets and Jays. Does that make everyone happy?
November 10th, 2009 at 1:15 pm
lol, if Bradley goes to NY somebody needs to film their dugout as a reality show. Well… if they still had Wagner.
November 10th, 2009 at 2:19 pm
According to the rumor he would go to the Jays (from what I can tell). I also just read Nate McLouth needed contact lenses. Is this old news? It’s the first I heard of it. I find it encouraging.
November 10th, 2009 at 3:57 pm
“I need contact lenses…” that old chestnut…
November 10th, 2009 at 4:43 pm
I’m suprised Scott Boras hasn’t used this technique. Here it is:
1. A player in his contract year plays poorly, but has had success in the past.
2. Right at the beginning of winter, Boras has the player go and get contact lenses (about .0002 power) and announces to the world, “Oh my goshy garsh, I can’t believe this! I can see the ball so clearly now!”
GM’s: *mumble mumble old self mumble mumble imagine if he mumble mumble take a chance*
Boom. 12 Year Contract, 84 Zillion dollars.
HOW has Scottie not thought of this one yet? He’s slipping… and I’m in the wrong bidness.
November 10th, 2009 at 5:42 pm
I don’t want to think Nate would stoop that low. He’s so little and cute how could he. Seriously, the need for contacts isn’t legit?
November 10th, 2009 at 7:01 pm
Leah, I don’t know what Anne’s “chestnut” is. I don’t know that idiom.
But nothing in my post means that Nate’s being dishonest. I was just being a clown.
November 10th, 2009 at 9:49 pm
Whew…glad to hear it. When are we gonna reach 300?
November 10th, 2009 at 10:22 pm
@ February?
November 10th, 2009 at 10:46 pm
I…
November 10th, 2009 at 10:46 pm
…don’t…
November 10th, 2009 at 10:47 pm
…like…
November 10th, 2009 at 10:47 pm
…that…
November 10th, 2009 at 10:48 pm
…answer.
November 11th, 2009 at 7:59 am
Leah…little and cute got Marcus Giles nowhere…why should it get young Nate anywhere??
November 11th, 2009 at 8:04 am
(BTW and off-topic, but I like to both keep Bub informed and empty my brain. “That old chestnut” means a stale joke that gets told over and over and usually refers to nothing important whatsoever. Example: Austin Powers International Man of Mystery…Dr. Evil: “I never knew my birth parents. There was a car accident. My birth mother was incinerated, and I only survived because her smoking carcass had formed a protective cocoon of slaughtered human effluence. A Belgian man and his fifteen year-old love slave were looting the accident scene, and came across a blood soaked baby, moi. They raised me to be evil. You know, that old chestnut.”)
November 11th, 2009 at 8:47 am
Anne, got it. Good info.
November 11th, 2009 at 10:44 am
Cause Nate’s fast and puts the fear of the baseball gods in pitchers when he gets on base. Also, I don’t know that I’d call MG cute. Maybe in a funny looking way. DOB just quoted Wrenn as saying J. Schafer will likely start minor league but those decisions won’t be made official in November. His wrist is healing ahead of schedule.
That’s the latest Twitter update from your local ABT anchor.
November 11th, 2009 at 1:49 pm
Specifically, he said J. Schafer will likely start minor league for the Washington Nationals.
November 11th, 2009 at 2:22 pm
Wow…somehow I missed that minor detail. Now he’s a center fielder who could use contacts.
November 11th, 2009 at 9:39 pm
Wren needs to figure out how to get Adrian Gonzalez without giving away a Tex type haul. Schafer/Medlen/et al.
November 11th, 2009 at 10:39 pm
Curt, what about trading Vazquez to a high-dollar contender for a top prospect, and then packaging that top prospect with Freeman and Schafer for Gonzalez?
November 12th, 2009 at 7:44 am
Hello from the ATL airport all you ABT’ers! See me waving to you all? Except for Will and Hammy of course…’cause that’d just be silly.
November 12th, 2009 at 7:50 am
This has nothing to do with baseball and maybe I’m just bored but this song is ah-mazing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCBpGxqtWk0&feature=youtube_gdata
November 12th, 2009 at 9:45 am
Good GRIEF, Leah. I went through about five of their songs after the first one. That’s the best songwriting I’ve been introduced to in a long, long time.
November 12th, 2009 at 11:05 am
This is the one…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHE1ZD1_fws&feature=related
(Sorry ABT… now returning to your regularly scheduled comment section)
November 12th, 2009 at 11:54 am
This commercial break is not close to over. “I and Love and You” is their best album by far. The song Tin Man is Curt’s theme song. Just kidding. Bub you also need to hear At the Beach, Murder in the City and The Ballad of Love and Hate. Finally, you haven’t experienced The Avett Brother’s until you see them live.
Now, back to baseball.
November 12th, 2009 at 12:14 pm
Yeah for Huddy!
November 12th, 2009 at 12:21 pm
“Don’t dismiss that Uggla-to-left-field rumor. It’s a legit possibility” -David O’Brien
*does the hokey pokey*
November 12th, 2009 at 12:49 pm
“Aint it like most people, I’m no diff’rent, We love to talk on things we don’t know about.”
November 12th, 2009 at 1:14 pm
Okay, are you hacking me now? That’s the tune I’m listening to right now.
November 12th, 2009 at 1:14 pm
I’m glad that the Huddy thing is done. I was starting to get a little worried. It was feeling like some bad flashback to last year’s off-season.
Now let’s figure out a way to get Lowe out of town and keep Vazquez. I’m still convinced that’s their 1st choice.
The Uggla thing is certainly interesting (so long as Prado stays in place). He’d be a big bat. How many years of service does he have? In other words, when does he become a free agent? And how uggly would he be in left field?
November 12th, 2009 at 1:56 pm
Bub, that’s just CREEPY! I’m glad you’re enjoying The Brothers. They are crazy talented. Btw, I just drove by Bryant Denney Stadium as I atey Milo’s fries. You do live Milo’s right? Every Bama boy loves Milo’s
Haha Steve. I hope Uggla comes to Atlanta just because the jokes would be limitless. I am also worried about Prado and I can’t wait to dump Lowe!
November 12th, 2009 at 1:57 pm
Ate…love…don’t comment while driving.
November 12th, 2009 at 2:34 pm
Leah, are they from the South? “talk on things” and a few more of their phrases are pretty downhome. And downhome, conversational language fitted into really edgy, introspective expressions is the songwriting that really, really knocks me out. John Prine et al. (Of course, John’s from Chicago, but whatever…)
November 12th, 2009 at 3:02 pm
From a farm outside of Concord, NC. You must go to a concert. The Cellist is so good he often sounds like a woodwind. “She knows which birds are singin’. And the names of the trees where they’re performin’.”. Yes, very southern.
November 12th, 2009 at 3:04 pm
Check out I killed Sally’s Lover and Shame.
“Boatloads of Shame”.
November 12th, 2009 at 3:23 pm
I’ll check them all out later, I’d better peel myself off this computer and do some school. (Just finished with the ballad of love & hate, powerful stuff, though, metaphysically speaking, a bit screwy. I know, I know…)
Anyways, what a blast to know this band. I’ll buy “I and Love and You” (terrible album name, lol, just awful – but I loved every single song) as soon as I can get my happy little hands on it. Thanks for the link.
Go Braves, and GOOOO DAAAANNNNN UUUUGGGGGLLAAAA!!!
November 12th, 2009 at 5:34 pm
Kill Joy. I have to admit the thought of Dan “blue eyes” Uggla is growing on me.
November 12th, 2009 at 8:18 pm
Congrats to Brian McCann!
Oooh… Silver Slugger Podcast coming right up, right?
RIGHT? *echo*
November 12th, 2009 at 8:22 pm
It takes Tim Hudson one half of one strike out to earn my annual salary:
http://espn.go.com/espn/thelife/salary/index?athleteId=4649374&salary=35000
November 12th, 2009 at 8:30 pm
I’m sitting very peacfully in my childood home and my mother has the nerve to walk in with a Yankees hat. I may have to leave.
November 13th, 2009 at 3:12 pm
Okay, I’m over Uggla. He wants to stay at second.
Poop.
November 13th, 2009 at 3:12 pm
Leah, I’m heading to the mall in a couple hours to pick up “I and Love and You.”
November 13th, 2009 at 3:57 pm
From the Braves FB group:
Braves not talking to Dodgers about VazquezShare
Today at 1:53pm
If the Braves determine that they can’t move Derek Lowe, they will have to increase their efforts to move Javier Vazquez. But contrary to a tweet posted by former Reds and Nationals GM Jim Bowden, they aren’t currently talking to the Dodgers about Vazquez.
Vazquez’s contract includes a clause that prevents him from being traded to any of the teams from the West divisions of the American and National Leagues.
In addition, early Friday afternoon a team source said that the Braves and Dodgers aren’t currently in the midst of any trade discussions.
Before moving Vazquez and the $11.5 million that he is owed next year, the Braves will concentrate their efforts on moving Lowe and the $45 million that he is owed over the course of the next three years.
Earlier this week, I mentioned that the Yankees might have some interest in Lowe. But it now appears that they won’t attempt to land the 36-year-old sinkerballer, who went 15-10 with a 4.67 ERA for the Braves this past season.
It now appears the more likely suitors for Lowe would be the Brewers or Angels, a pair of teams looking to add a veteran front-line starter.
But the Angels will first wait to get a better understanding about how much it might take to bring John Lackey back to serve as their ace. If the highly-sought right-hander signs elsewhere, they could gauge the possibility of trading for Blue Jays ace Roy Halladay before turning their sights toward Lowe.
As for the Brewers, there has been some indication that they would be more interested in acquiring Vazquez.
November 13th, 2009 at 4:01 pm
“As for the Brewers, there has been some indication that they would be more interested in acquiring Vazquez.”
Wow, no way.
November 13th, 2009 at 5:31 pm
I got it! Trade D. Lowe for…wait for it, wait for it…Derek Jeter! The Yankees are stalling and we should pounce! Done!
“I wanna have pride, like my mother has. And not like the kind in the Bible that turns you bad.”. You won’t be sorry Bub!
November 13th, 2009 at 7:02 pm
Leah, creep-out #2. That’s the line I sent my friend in an email to tell him about them yesterday. I just got home with it (no cd player in my lame-o car), so just about to spin it.
Yeesh.
Curt, that response of mine wasn’t meant to be as sh*tty as it might seem. Not that you’re sweating it.
November 13th, 2009 at 7:15 pm
No sweat……………..
To think that any team would rather have Vazquez over Lowe is, what we refer to as, the understatement of the century. No kidding.
The Braves FB posts are not targeting the sophisticated fans such as ABT is.
November 13th, 2009 at 7:33 pm
I need to remember to check out the FB group more often. I forget about it. I bet they miss me.
November 13th, 2009 at 7:38 pm
Um…don’t look now boys but we are almost at #300. Time for a new podcast!
Bub, wow…weird…I promise I didn’t read that email when I hacked into your computer.
November 13th, 2009 at 8:30 pm
Well, I’ve just finished it. I almost want to say it’s my new favorite album. The little “I and Love and You” essay that’s written in the jacket is a bit much, but the song itself is way more subtle. It’s great from start to finish, really. “She was sick like Audrey Hepburn.” “… and I’m frightened by those who don’t see it.” “… bird in a cage, I broke in and demanded that somebody free it.” “So I’ll scream till I die and … at last all those bad thoughts’ll finally be out.” “… still can’t find how to hold my hands.” “And I know you need me in the next room over, but I’m stuck in here all paralyzed.” “Somethin’ has me … actin’ like someone I don’t wanna be.” (Well, that whole song… every syllable) And every line in “Incomplete and Insecure” (no way, right?) Just to name a few that you haven’t mentioned.
Alright, I’m done spazzing over the Avett Brothers. For a while.
Seriously, do we have a clean-up hitter yet or what?
November 13th, 2009 at 8:30 pm
Oh, and no worries on the hacking. Just de-frag me on your way out.
November 13th, 2009 at 10:19 pm
Sure thing…no problem…(had to google to find out what that meant).
You forgot a favorite:
When nothing is old deserved or respected
And your life doesn’t change by the man that’s elected
If you’re loved by someone you’re never rejected
Decide what to be and go be it.
I know you are overwhelmed right now with their general fabulousness but I would be remiss if I didn’t leave you with one final song suggestion…Weight of Lies:
The weight of lies will bring you down
And follow you to every town
Cause nothin happens here
That doesn’t happen there
So when you run make sure you run
To something and not away from
Cause lies don’t need an aero plane
To chase you anywhere
Ok…I’m done…I promise.
November 13th, 2009 at 10:33 pm
Oh and I was spared the mushiness on the disc jacket due to my purchase from iTunes.
November 13th, 2009 at 10:49 pm
Some more on the Angels and Brewers speculation: http://rowlandsoffice.wordpress.com/
November 13th, 2009 at 11:15 pm
For real Stevie…can we have a podcast soon? I don’t care if half of it is just dead air. I’m DYING here!!!!!!!!! Make Curt read Eeyore quotes or break out the hope meter for how big a bat we get for the Lowemiester. I’ll try not to get too whiney but soon?
November 13th, 2009 at 11:30 pm
Teams that would consider taking on Lowe’s nightmare contract have lost their damn minds. I mean, what is their highest hope, that he will bounce back to being a healthy, medium-good starter for 15 mill a year? And at the risk that he’ll actually get worse? Is the pitching market THAT empty?
Honestly, Atlanta is the contending team he’ll hurt the LEAST, just because they have two premium pitchers for cheap to absorb the funk. Lowe as a respectable #4, that old chestnut. (I tried).
November 13th, 2009 at 11:40 pm
Careful Bub…you know how all the GMs around both Leagues read this message board. Please remember to speak in code.
November 13th, 2009 at 11:46 pm
*speaking in monotone, like a robot*
what i meant to say was i sure do hope lowe can stay here and pitch cuz he is good and if he went away we would do bad and another team would do good and i would be very sad.
November 13th, 2009 at 11:51 pm
Post #298 doesn’t say much.
November 13th, 2009 at 11:57 pm
Corona + Lime + Ice cubes + Salt + a tall, heavy glass= more happiness than most humans could withstand.
November 13th, 2009 at 11:59 pm
DAMNIT this album is good.
November 13th, 2009 at 11:59 pm
300!!!!!
November 14th, 2009 at 12:00 am
3 of ESPN’s top 5 college football headlines deal with robbery or murder. Oy.
November 14th, 2009 at 12:01 am
Sorry, Ms. Leah.
November 14th, 2009 at 12:01 am
Bub…I’m glad your very truthful statement was #300 even though you stole my thunder. It’s all the scrolling…stupid iPhone.
November 14th, 2009 at 12:01 am
(Mrs. Leah, I meant)
November 14th, 2009 at 12:07 am
“… give my body back to the earth and not complain…”
November 14th, 2009 at 12:17 am
I know…it is a damn good album. Like I said it’s their best but they have some other great songs on other albums. Especially if you like “New Grass”.
November 14th, 2009 at 12:34 am
I have kind of a knee jerk reaction to New Grass. I mean, the OLD “new grass” I like a lot: Tony Rice, John Hartford, Sam Bush et al. When it was basically just Old Blue Grass + Marijuana + Bob Dylan. But some of the birdie-finger-to-tradition that flows through some of the new “new grass”… hell, I dunno. It’s a weird vibe. I guess a case-by-case basis is the best ticket.
If I like the other Avett Bros, it will be for their lyricism, which is king for me, and which transcends whatever considerations about style, shtick, & so forth. Right now I’ve got my hands full just reacting to this album. In a good way – a great way,.
(Ironic that I will have to adjust the old Avett Brothers’ looseness to my love of this album’s tight balladry, when for the rest of their fans – according to the reactions I’m finding on the net – are having to do just the opposite.)
Alright, my finger numbness tells me it’s time to hit the sleep button on my stereo and drift this fine day into the aether.
November 14th, 2009 at 12:34 am
Don’t hate me Bub but I must share The Rev’s very funny tweet from yesterday.
3 Vols arrested today for attempted robbery. Bet they wish they’d gone to Bama where ftbl players are given cash all the time! WDE!
November 14th, 2009 at 12:45 am
That was me…I’ll be honest…forgot for a minute I was on Mom’s computer.
November 14th, 2009 at 2:57 pm
Tcc, I see your Tigers are doubling up NCSU.
November 14th, 2009 at 3:04 pm
… slash/ tripling up…
November 14th, 2009 at 3:14 pm
Tell the rev. that I met Chris Porter and that ginormous tall guy he played with (with the impossible name) while I was at Auburn, and Tuscaloosa isn’t the only semi-pro college ball in this state.
November 14th, 2009 at 3:25 pm
… slash/ doubling up…
November 14th, 2009 at 3:41 pm
Will do Bub. Heard on my rental car’s satellite radio that if the Braves have any sense they would make a move on Lance Berkman soon (seems like Curt has been singing that tune for a month of Sundays). And if the Astros had any sense they would trade him and start all over. He also said Milton Bradley’s a catch and the Braves should pick him up as well. Just kidding about Bradley. He said dude’s a ticking timebomb. Ahem. *clears throat sheepishly*
November 14th, 2009 at 4:39 pm
Berkman was pretty awful against LHP last year. OBP of .293, batting average of .231 as a RH batter, ouchy. Pretty bad considering our RH deficit. That’s a lot of money to still not have a right handed power bat.
November 14th, 2009 at 4:45 pm
Or, put another way, Berky’s averaged about 4 dingers a year as a right handed batter.
November 14th, 2009 at 4:47 pm
Wow, even the year he hit 42 homers, 2 of them were as a right handed batter.
Yes, bub is very proud he found a page of stats.
November 14th, 2009 at 5:59 pm
So is he able to put the ball in play at all batting RH? It’s not ALL about the homeruns and, for the record, I would take the 42 homeruns however they came. Just curious…who do you want Bub. Dan Uggla is out of the picture remember.
November 14th, 2009 at 6:16 pm
Well, his OBP and average are pretty rough right handed.
I don’t have any solution better than: trade Lowe for anything (dump), keep Javy, sign LaRoche, sign a premium bp arm, and play ball. But I’m sure Wren can do better.
McLouth
Prado
Chipper
LaRoche
McCann
Escobar
Heyward
Diaz
Best rotation in BB.
November 14th, 2009 at 6:19 pm
.231…ok…not great but whose better?
I’m very upset right now. I have walked through two concourses in the ATL airport twice over the last few days and have not seen one tiny tomahawk. Not one teetiny A. I am painfully aware of the fact that baseball season is over but really? What…is wrong…with this city?!?!?!?
November 14th, 2009 at 6:26 pm
Heyward isn’t ready yet. I’m just saying I’m nervous Wren will wait too long for something that doesn’t exist.
“The more I have the more I think I’m almost where I need to be. If only I could get a little more.”
have you learned nothing from The Brothers?
November 14th, 2009 at 6:34 pm
Who’s better than .231?
Uh…
I dunno. How about this, then: Keep Lowe. Trade Vazquez for a something good that the Padres want. Package the Javy return with Schafer and Medlen and get Adrian Gonzalez.
November 14th, 2009 at 6:35 pm
Padres would want Freeman for 1b. I’m not thinking straight. Too close to Bama’s kickoff.
November 14th, 2009 at 6:42 pm
Florida Gators looking very stoppable right now. Texas, not so much.
November 14th, 2009 at 6:45 pm
Before Bama beats up some Dawgs you HAVE to hear Talk On Indolence. I promise I’ll shutup now about you know who b/c I’m sure everyone’s tired of it.
November 14th, 2009 at 6:47 pm
Lemme see this South Carolina drive and then I’ll go check it out.
November 14th, 2009 at 6:58 pm
Alright, there were some groovy things about that tune (and I mean that), but I’m a ballads, ballads, and more ballads kind of guy. I have ADHD, so when a song goes that fast, the little squirrels in my noggin start freakin’ out a bit.
November 14th, 2009 at 6:59 pm
AAAAAAAUGGHHH! What happened in the Florida game while I was on Youtube??? SC was driving and now FLA just scored???
Curse you LEAH THE PREACHER’S WIFE! CURSE YOU TO HECK!
November 14th, 2009 at 7:03 pm
Haha. It was less painful that way. Sometime checkout the lyrics. Inpromise you’ll live it. Take an extra dose of your meds.
November 14th, 2009 at 7:04 pm
Inpromise I’ll live it?
*hands you my meds*
November 14th, 2009 at 7:10 pm
Alrighty, bama time. Yikes, these bulldogs look pretty fired up. See ya.
November 14th, 2009 at 10:09 pm
Roll Tide!
November 14th, 2009 at 10:28 pm
Inpromise you’ll live it. You’ve never heard that very common phrase? It means…something really awe inspiring will occur which will cause you to live peacefully forever. Come on Bub…get with it!
Those Dawgs rolled over and played dead.
November 14th, 2009 at 11:06 pm
“Those Dawgs rolled over and played dead.”
Really? Cuz the scoreboard says they won 31 to 24.
(You walked right into that one)
Seriously, though, if you’d seen that first quarter and the intensity Miss. State brought, and the unveiling of their black jerseys, and the crowd… and if you’d seen the number of times Bama went acrobatic crazy to knock away touchdown passes… you wouldn’t say that. Bama played their best game of the year.
November 15th, 2009 at 12:18 am
Go Dawgs
November 15th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
C’mon, Falcons…
November 16th, 2009 at 7:01 am
Go Jackets….
November 16th, 2009 at 9:18 am
How about the Jackets Will. #7.
No comment on the Falcons
November 16th, 2009 at 6:21 pm
No ROY for Tommy H. Rats!!!
November 16th, 2009 at 7:41 pm
November 16th, 2009 at 9:13 pm
I live on the edge: spending my Monday evening pencilling in 2010 Braves home games in my new 2010 calendar. Yes…I keep a paper calendar. Wanna fight about it??
November 16th, 2009 at 9:44 pm
“pencilling”. Put those suckers in ink my friend. That’s awesome! You always seem so busy, I’m glad to hear you’re having a nice relaxing night.
November 16th, 2009 at 9:50 pm
Did you know that the words “very” and “disco” make up the word “discovery”? I freaking KNEW Barry Gibb was deep.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkL_YLYarUo&feature=fvw
November 16th, 2009 at 9:59 pm
Taking bets on the comments reaching 500 before these slackers cue up the next hurrah.
November 16th, 2009 at 10:10 pm
Slackers!
November 16th, 2009 at 10:11 pm
Slackers!!
November 16th, 2009 at 10:12 pm
Not really, just missing the weekly pc.
November 16th, 2009 at 10:14 pm
ABT Jones…I gotta ABT Jones, I gotta ABT Jones, Baby ooh ooh ooh!
November 16th, 2009 at 10:17 pm
SCORE 100 for the “Basketball Jones” reference.
(It did take me a second…)
November 16th, 2009 at 10:19 pm
WoW! (hated to leave it on an odd number)..
November 16th, 2009 at 10:21 pm
Mario says “Happy Bassetball Season”
November 16th, 2009 at 10:23 pm
Mario also says “Why shouldn’t we be posting here instead of watching the worst MNF ever!!
November 16th, 2009 at 11:07 pm
So, rumor has it the Braves are looking for a “second teir” bat. Dan Uggla’s #’s at the 4-spot may start to look like a pipe dream before this offseason is over.
Sigh.
What would have been so stinking bad about Adam Dunn again? My kingdom for a slugger.
November 16th, 2009 at 11:11 pm
teir? Can’t beleive I did that…
November 16th, 2009 at 11:13 pm
HELLO??
Okay, I’m putting Elvis’s “Lonesome Tonight” on repeat1 until somebody speaks.
November 16th, 2009 at 11:28 pm
Please…for the love…stop the music (Rihanna’s cute but she doesn’t know everything. That song will drive you crazy.
November 16th, 2009 at 11:28 pm
Now that I’ve saved Bub from insanity…g’night ABTers. And I agree with Tcc…SLACKERS!!!!!!!!!!!
November 16th, 2009 at 11:30 pm
Whew. Thanks. How did that song make #1? The hell was #2, Sylvia’s Mother?
November 17th, 2009 at 8:52 am
Curt-
hey hey thats ok
you’ll all work for us someday!!!
THWG!
lol…
November 17th, 2009 at 9:28 am
patience my pretties. there are things in the works. ABT-wise, not Braves big bat-wise.
November 17th, 2009 at 9:33 am
Curt, I’m giving you and the boys NO grief. (but it must make you all feel great to have groupies)
November 17th, 2009 at 10:17 am
I’m holding my lighter in the air chanting ABT, ABT…etc.
November 17th, 2009 at 12:44 pm
It is very humbling to have people wanting more shows, no doubt. there just isn’t a ton going on right now. but we owe it to our throngs to put some stuff out there. new show on sunday.
November 17th, 2009 at 2:48 pm
Yeehaw! Who needs news to have a podcast. Thanks guys! You are helping my recovery process. Detox=poo.
November 17th, 2009 at 4:34 pm
Gonzalez has signed with Boras, which might signal his not signing with the Braves.
November 17th, 2009 at 7:31 pm
90 days until pitchers (minus Gonzo?) and catchers report!
November 17th, 2009 at 11:03 pm
Leah, are you in alcohol detox? If so, sorry for all the corona references, yeesh.
Boras on Gonzo always allowing the tying run to at least make it to the plate:
“See, here’s a chart, Mr. Cashman, of all the extra dollars spent at Turner last year on beers while Mike drug the game out to the last dramatic moment. And those subsequent heart attack victims and their families’ dollars flooding Fulton County during Mike’s stint? Those are dollars that could come to New York. So, again, what you are calling a ‘concern’ is just a negative way of regarding future revenues. I’ve adjusted it a little for the $12 beers you sell here, of course.”
“Oh, and here are charts of the pop flies Gonzo hit in the 4 times he has ever had to come to bat himself. You can see that all 4 would be homers in your new stadium. So, Mike brings you offense, too.”
November 18th, 2009 at 7:41 am
Heavens no Bub…I’m a preacher’s wife. I’m referring to my basball addiction. I like corona.
I apologize if light mannered references to detox or rehabilitation offends any of my fellow commenters.
November 18th, 2009 at 10:22 am
Speaking of that, Bub, everyone knows they stop selling beer after the 7th inning.
November 18th, 2009 at 4:34 pm
Curt, yeah, but where Boras is concerned, what “everyone knows” seldom plays into the final analysis.
Okay, Leah. I thought so the first time you said it… and then this time I wasn’t sure. Not that a preacher’s wife is immune to alcoholism, sheesh. (I don’t mean that in any insulting way.)
November 18th, 2009 at 4:39 pm
Hey Steve and Curtis (Hamilton, well, how can I know if you still exist), I’m sure many of our cult, ahem, community already know how ABT got started. I, however, do not. How did you three (if there still are three) meet? Whose brain child was this fantastic podcast? How has it evolved? What has been your most exciting moment? Hey, maybe these questions could be answered during a show, you know, if it wouldn’t bore all those lucky enough to be privy to that sorta info.
November 18th, 2009 at 4:42 pm
Bub, do you find it strange that we often comment at the same time? Have you hacked my iPhone?
November 18th, 2009 at 5:14 pm
Psshh. I don’t hack. I’m old school: binoculars.
November 18th, 2009 at 7:19 pm
Hilarious! Me too. No security system needed… just my rottweiler named Killer and my trusty 22.
November 18th, 2009 at 8:03 pm
November 18th, 2009 at 8:06 pm
Wait, I’m wrong. It was in Spring of this year. I think. Ugh. I used to have a good memory.
November 18th, 2009 at 8:54 pm
Not to plug another sports podcast on ABT…but I’m going to, merely because it’s not a direct competitor. Have I plugged “Only a Game” out of Boston? So great. It covers nearly every sport and “sport” you can think of. Bill Littlefield makes me happy, even with his lame rhymes each week. I recommend everyone who hasn’t heard of it, check it out at least once.
November 18th, 2009 at 9:35 pm
Oh no Bub! I’m so sorry! That’s it..no more jokes from me. I’ve offended anyone whose ever struggled with substance abuse and made you think of your poor puppy.
Anne, if the Rev hears I’m listening to another podcast he may put me on notice. No more time.
November 18th, 2009 at 9:44 pm
No no, Leah. It’s not like that. I like thinking about her. I just re-watched her on video. I’m not THAT fragile. Also the detox thing wasn’t me being offended, it was me being careful not to offend.
So, d’you hear the one about the puppy that O.D.’d on crack? Okay, that’s bad…
November 18th, 2009 at 10:02 pm
Ok. I’m still tramatized. I couldn’t have joked about my pit-bull could I?
November 19th, 2009 at 8:40 am
Re ABT history…this is how I know it…Curt and Ham and I were born raised grew up in Atlanta and went to the same high school. Steve moved to ATL about 1990-91? and Ham and Steve worked at a theater in Atlanta called Barking Dog.. (?) as both actors and producers (?) Ham left ATL for NYC in 1998? and worked in consulting and then moved to Boston in about 2000? and started his own consulting biz but keeps in touch with all the ATL folks and him and Steve must have just out of the blue decided they love the Braves so much they had to tell the world about it…About a year(18 mo?) ago Ham had a really nice party at his house and we all got together and Ham was “hey guys…check out this thing Steve and I are doing”. Among our friends in ATL Curt and I were only listeners at the time…but since Curt’s baseball brain is very very big…it was natural that they had him on as a guest and then a regular….I am an simpleton/idiot who just watched the Braves on TV all my life because my dad and half-breed relatives can only manage to talk about the Braves, the Dogs, and barbecue. I weave in and out of Atlanta due to my job, and my job has kept me in Japan since 2001. I love ATL, the Braves, and ABT!!
November 19th, 2009 at 9:42 am
Now is the time for my bi-monthly resolve to ditch my internet addiction and sports obsession and get started with some sort of life. I’ll spare you all the long, weird goodbye. Lord knows I’ll be back unless something better finally happens. Bye, Leah. Be good to the Rev.
November 19th, 2009 at 1:37 pm
After hours of scrolling and a water break for rehydration followed by more scrolling I have come to the “Submit Comment” box. whew. Will, thanks for the history. Really cool. I have learned so much from the podcasts, blogs and message board this season and look forward to the seasons to come.
Funny how Bub gave up his sports obsession days before the Iron Bowl. I guess he needs time to gather his face paint, stock up on beer and learn “Rammer Jammer” in Spanish. Now whose gonna post hilariously entertaining comments so I’m not driven to insanity by mornings of “YO Gaba Gaba” and afternoons of very long middle school basketball games? Huh? WHO?
“Be good to the Rev.” Easiest job in the world
November 19th, 2009 at 3:12 pm
RF Nick Swisher is available according to Bob Nightengale.
November 19th, 2009 at 4:51 pm
Leah: I didnt really answer why or how Steve and Ham got it started tho….because I dont know. Maybe they are better for that? Im curious too…
Bub- dont be a stranger, your fans will be dissapointed.
November 19th, 2009 at 7:19 pm
“This is ‘Hot Ham’ and Steve’s House of Braves Talk”…how far you’ve come.
November 19th, 2009 at 8:51 pm
Will…yeah, thanks for some history of the podcast. I’d been wondering about that too.
Vazquez fourth in the CY voting…good on him! I’d keep him..
November 20th, 2009 at 1:17 pm
What do we know about Lee Hyde? Could he be successful in the bullpen in 2010?
November 20th, 2009 at 7:38 pm
Hyde is really high on the Braves’ radar. He’s been hurt a lot which has really hampered his progress through the minors, but he has pitched well when he has.
DOB just wrote about him:
http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-braves-blog/2009/11/17/braves-could-add-to-roster-by-friday/?cxntfid=blogs_atlanta_braves_blog
November 21st, 2009 at 12:26 pm
Cannot wait for the new show!
November 22nd, 2009 at 8:29 pm
Feels like Christmas…
November 22nd, 2009 at 9:39 pm
I wonder if I can make it to #400 all by my lonesome?
November 22nd, 2009 at 9:39 pm
Not that anyone will notice due to the new podcast.
November 22nd, 2009 at 9:40 pm
That’s right folks! NEW PODCAST!
November 22nd, 2009 at 9:44 pm
Too tired to think of clever things…oh well. Bub will be so disappointed.
November 23rd, 2009 at 9:13 am
Dagger…in my heart.