Show #96: Our Interview with Martin Gandy of Talking Chop

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Bubdylan Says:
March 9th, 2010 at 7:51 am

Great show. Thanks, Martin. I enjoy your writing.

Thurston over Conrad, eh? Might have a point about Thurston being more used to that role. Lower risk, lower reward. Better to turn the line up over with Thurston or is it better to have either a strike out or a huge, exciting XBH?

It’s nice to have a Spring battle that’s that clean. Just let them go at it and may the best man win.

I’m glad to hear Martin say Norton knows how to hit, just couldn’t do it. That his bat speed let him down. Because I like him as a guy a lot, and that makes it sound like he can excel at his new job. Next to Kelly Johnson, he’s my favorite couldn’t-cut-it-here guy that I want to see succeed in the game elsewhere.

So, what is the Chipperless line up? Is it Infante or is it Hinske? Do we know? And what is the McLouthless outfield? Heyward/Melky/Diaz? Right now, McLouth is my biggest concern up and down the entire team. It seems like his failure is the one we are least prepared to endure.

Go Braves!

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Bubdylan Says:
March 9th, 2010 at 8:04 am

Alright, I just returned from some spring training batting averages, and the McLouth situation just isn’t that bad.

Here are some of his peers from our division, and for kicks, some Yanksox players:

W Harris .125
Adam Dunn .167
Jason Bay .200
Tatis .111
Fr*ncoe*r .111
Murphy .083
Uggla .125
Cantu .182
Maybin .143
Ibanez .167
Howard .167
Ruiz .167
Teixeira .100
Posada .100
Thames .111
Winn .143
Youkilis .167
Cameron .200

Maybe nobody else was concerned about McLouth, and this is just a post to myself. Not the first post to myself, just the latest. 8)

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Bubdylan Says:
March 9th, 2010 at 8:23 am

Next up: Saite & Wagner comfort:

Blanton 13.50
AJ Burnett 10.78
Buchholz 13.50
Josh Johnson 9.00
A. Miller 13.50
Gagne 18.00
Joba 33.83
Lincecum 18.00
Jiminez 13.50
Weaver 10.78
Silva 27.00
Millwood………… 80.60

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Hammy Says:
March 9th, 2010 at 8:24 am

Bub- if you keep posting to yourself, you’ll go blind.

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Bubdylan Says:
March 9th, 2010 at 8:40 am

*tosses Bill James book under pillow and sits up straight on bed*

Huh? Wha? I was just… is dinner ready?

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Steve Says:
March 9th, 2010 at 9:46 am

Bub, it’s funny you mention McLouth, because he is my biggest concern as well. I know that he couldn’t see and was on a bum leg last year and that he should be a different player this year. I get all of that, intellectually, but my gut just isn’t buying it. Hopefully, of course, I’m wrong.

When Chipper is out, I think there will be a few different configurations. Both Glaus and Prado can play either 1st or 3rd and Infante can play 2nd. For the outfield, I would think the main replacement for McLouth will be Melky with Diaz in Left and Heyward in Right. And Bobby will throw Hinske in a corner spot from time to time as well.

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Bubdylan Says:
March 9th, 2010 at 10:35 am

Like to mention that Melky’s looking like more of an asset that I’d thought. Wren is either lucky or good.

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Curt Says:
March 9th, 2010 at 10:38 am

Do you think they are going to move Glaus around? I honestly think it would screw him up more to go back and forth. I think if he is the guy at first, he needs to stay there. Plus, fewer throws for his shoulder to take. Brooks Conrad has also been playing some third this spring, so he’s an option. Maybe let Diory play SS and move Yuni to 3rd? Infield of the future?

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Bubdylan Says:
March 9th, 2010 at 10:51 am

100% with you on protecting Glaus’ shoulder at 1B and keeping him in rhythm.

Please, though. No Diory. *shivers*

Our 2B, 3B, SS depth chart, by my count (not all interchangable, but close)

Escobar
Prado
Jones

Infante
Hinske
Conrad

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Bubdylan Says:
March 9th, 2010 at 10:54 am

I submitted my post early by accident.

Hinske is 3B only, obviously. Unless Glaus goes down, then he can man 1B.

But, under those guys is Thurston. Then, if we actually go through all those men and need help, Diory. I guess. Because, at that point, the season’s shot anyway.

GO BRAVES!

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Curt Says:
March 9th, 2010 at 11:08 am

Really positive interview with Schafer this morning on 790. He might be saying all the right things, but I bought it. He sounds very confident in his ability and his return. He also sounded humble about his situation and understands that he is going to have to work hard to get back to Atlanta. Dimino also pointed out what a tremendous defensive player he is and how great it would be to have him back and contributing to the OF depth. Gotta be pulling for that guy. I think he made a mistake playing hurt last year, but I think he was overwhelmed with the idea that he had one shot and didn’t want to let people down. His re-emergence could be huge for this team.

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Bubdylan Says:
March 9th, 2010 at 11:27 am

I just gave the Schafer replay a listen. Jordan’s in the perfect spot to regain his value. He’s not about to be traded, with our CF spot in potential limbo (even if McLouth fully rebounds, he’s only under contract this and next year). And he’s not about to be promoted any time soon, and knows that. So, that should be the recipe for patience.

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Bubdylan Says:
March 9th, 2010 at 11:31 am

“[The pitcher] supplied the pop and I just made a good swing,” Heyward said. “I’m a big enough guy, those are going to happen. I’m just pleased with a good at-bat.”

Sweet, sweet music.

Francoeur’s reaction: “The pitcher supplied the pop? What does that even mean? I’m the batter. I do the pop. I DO THE POP!!” *swings furiously at a high outside change up.* RRRRAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!!

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Curt Says:
March 9th, 2010 at 1:48 pm

Here is a pretty hilarious line from a great Peter Gammon’s article about Heyward. Man, this is getting crazy.

‘But that discipline is one of the things that will make Heyward’s jump to the big leagues easier. Through Monday he had five walks, one homer, five hits and one strikeout in 12 plate appearances, and Cox says that one strikeout came on two bad calls.’

gotta love Bobby.

full article here:
http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100309&content_id=8723826&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl

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Steve Says:
March 9th, 2010 at 4:32 pm

The Gammons article, coupled with DOB’s latest blog has my Heyward euphoria at an all time high. Which is saying a lot given the levels it’s been at.

I CANNOT WAIT to see the game tonight. With what will likely be our regular season line up against RH pitchers. And against Halladay. Good God, I have not been this excited about a freaking ST game in a long, long time.

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Steve Says:
March 9th, 2010 at 4:57 pm

Tweet from DOB: Cox about tonight being opening-day lineup: “Pretty close. I don’t know if Heyward will be hitting seventh, if he keeps going like this.”

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Bubdylan Says:
March 9th, 2010 at 5:43 pm

Wow. Cox is off the charts with sealing the deal verbally. He ought to be more careful, but in a way I like it. Let it all hang out, man! It’s the LAST RIDE OF BOBBY C!

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Princess Leah Says:
March 9th, 2010 at 5:58 pm

Ditto comments 1-17.

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Princess Leah Says:
March 9th, 2010 at 5:58 pm

Except for #5.

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Bubdylan Says:
March 9th, 2010 at 6:04 pm

Boo.

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Bubdylan Says:
March 9th, 2010 at 7:27 pm

Sigh.

2-0 Phillies.

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Hammy Says:
March 9th, 2010 at 8:21 pm

Smile.

3-2 Braves.

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Tcc Says:
March 9th, 2010 at 8:47 pm

Haven’t had a chance to hear the latest PC, but looking forward to it. Right now it’s BRAVES BASEBALL! 4-2…Man do I hate those hats!

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Tcc Says:
March 9th, 2010 at 8:50 pm

Phorking Philistines…

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Steve Says:
March 9th, 2010 at 9:00 pm

MLB Network is blacked out in Atlanta. Oh, the pain.

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Bubdylan Says:
March 9th, 2010 at 9:13 pm

It’s mercy that has blacked them out. Pure mercy.

Oregano + t gave up 5 runs.

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Tcc Says:
March 9th, 2010 at 9:22 pm

and it doesn’t even count….hahahahahahaha!

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Bubdylan Says:
March 9th, 2010 at 9:23 pm

The #1 rule of Spring Training:

It only counts if we win.

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Tcc Says:
March 9th, 2010 at 9:24 pm

“Now pitching for the Braves: Jesse Chavez”!

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BC Says:
March 9th, 2010 at 9:25 pm

C’mon Jesse, C’mon kid…keep that ball down!!!

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Bubdylan Says:
March 9th, 2010 at 9:26 pm

Now crying for the Braves,

Buuuuuuub DYLaaaaannnnnnn!

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Tcc Says:
March 9th, 2010 at 9:27 pm

D. Wise pops out for the P men…remember when he was a great prospect? Well, a pretty good prospect..

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BC Says:
March 9th, 2010 at 9:28 pm

C’mon Bub..c’mon kid!!

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Steve Says:
March 9th, 2010 at 9:40 pm

Is anyone watching the game? How did Wagner and Saito look?

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Tcc Says:
March 9th, 2010 at 9:47 pm

Sorry Steve, I tuned in late and didn’t get to see them pitch. Bravos about to lose the game but it’s so great seeing them on the tube again. Go Braves!

Cody Johnson with a 9th inning dbl..

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Wade Says:
March 9th, 2010 at 9:48 pm

Great show guys. Glad to be back on board listening. Makes my Monday drive in (except this week) much more pleasant.

I had a question about a point raised during the show with Martin. You all seemed to chime in that we weren’t forced to play guys like last year, and I wasn’t sure what you were talking about. Was that because of injury, or contract stuff?

Thanks. And Keep up the good work!

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Bubdylan Says:
March 9th, 2010 at 9:56 pm

Well, where it counted, our pitcher got jacked by a good hitter and our hitters got stopped by a great pitcher. Disappointing, but not embarassing. A hit and a walk for Heyward, if it’s true they awarded him a hit on that possible error. Chipper got good wood. Glaus hit.

Way to go, Acosta.

Concerns: McLouth, McLouth, McLouth.

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Curt Says:
March 9th, 2010 at 10:03 pm

Thats what she said.

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Bubdylan Says:
March 9th, 2010 at 10:07 pm

Ha!

What was I thinking?!

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Curt Says:
March 9th, 2010 at 10:13 pm

Wade, that talk was about guys with minor league options. You can only send guys down a certain number of times before they have to clear waivers. In the past few years we have had guys like Blaine Boyer who were out of options and could be claimed by any team should they be sent down so the Braves were kind of forced to keep them on the major league roster or risk losing them. This year, they don’t have any guys that are out of options so no one will have to make the team that might not necessarily deserve it.

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Hammy Says:
March 9th, 2010 at 10:14 pm

They stole my nickname!

http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-braves-blog/2010/03/09/one-mans-prediction-heyward-makes-opening-day-roster/

I gotta start copyrighting this stuff.

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Wade Says:
March 9th, 2010 at 10:36 pm

Cool. Thanks Curtis. Two other questions:

1) Have all the problems from last year with McCann’s eyes been completely healed up? Is he back in contacts and seeing things clearly?

2) What is the overall feeling on the job McDowell has done? I don’t get the same feeling of awe and reverence for him that Leo garnered, but is he a solid coach?

Easing my way back into this…

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Anne Says:
March 9th, 2010 at 10:44 pm

Finished the podcast earlier this week. Nice job, guys. Missed you, young Hamilton. Bub: agreed on Norton. I typed something witty via thumbs at the hairdresser this evening about Gandy transcribing interviews, making me reminisce about my younger days…and then I hit the stupidest Crackberry key EVER and lost it all. Wasn’t worth re-typing. Go Braves!

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Princess Leah Says:
March 9th, 2010 at 10:45 pm

I have a question…if Frenchy had stayed Frenchy and not turned into Failcoeur where would we have put J-Hey Kid (kudos Hammy)? Of course it doesn’t matter or make any dif I was just wondering. Remember when Hamilton said a “Frenchy” kiss was when you lick her cheek by mistake? Remember that? Definitely one of the funnies comments.

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Princess Leah Says:
March 10th, 2010 at 8:00 am

Bub…when you have time…
http://www.livestream.com/theavettbrothers

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Steve Says:
March 10th, 2010 at 9:58 am

Absolutely hilarious comment from DOB this morning on his blog. The last line of his first comment of the morning was this, “Oh, and Heyward just finished a second bowl of cereal.”

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Curt Says:
March 10th, 2010 at 1:03 pm

Nomah just retired. Too bad that guy could never live up to his potential. Being a GT guy, I was always rooting for him.

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Bubdylan Says:
March 10th, 2010 at 2:32 pm

I’ll say this for the Atlanta Braves; the Phillies are a good looking ballclub.

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Princess Leah Says:
March 10th, 2010 at 4:21 pm

JESUS!!!!!

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Bubdylan Says:
March 10th, 2010 at 5:45 pm

Over at Talking Chop, they’re calling D-Lowe “Mister Blister.” I love it.

Here’s to you, Sucre…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyvFhrDzLfY

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Princess Leah Says:
March 10th, 2010 at 10:23 pm

I’m really having a hard time feeling sorry for Mister Blister. I keep picturing Schilling continuing to pitch with blood pouring through his sock. Is Lowe a pansy or is the blister on the toe of a pitcher that painful? My son had a blister on the top of his foot and played a whole soccer game without a word. Of course he is superman.

I love Johnny Cash!

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Bubdylan Says:
March 10th, 2010 at 10:36 pm

I’ll give Lowe the benefit of the doubt since he has a career full of work horse seasons. Frankly, I’m relieved it came down to something like that and not “I just didn’t have it today.”

Don’t get me wrong, I feel a general twang of annoyance when I think of Lowe starting on opening day versus Carlos Zambrano. But as bad news goes, the blister is good news.

I got started on your Avett Bros. stream. It looks awesome. Groovy that they drug a drummer into that tight space.

Feeling a shocking lack of confidence in the team creeping in. Maybe it’s just post-Heyward-bomb let down.

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Tcc Says:
March 10th, 2010 at 10:57 pm

Jason the “J Hey Kid”, I’ll buy that t shirt right now!

Leah, are the AV Bros. Braves fans? I think they need to be..are you working on that?

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Steve Says:
March 10th, 2010 at 10:59 pm

The Lowe thing is crazy. Leah, I don’t think it speaks to his toughness. It changed his entire delivery and mental approach (the blister was apparently larger than a quarter!). But, it does speak to boneheaded-ness. He’s always, until this offseason, wrapped his toe because of this blister problem. I don’t care if he was blister free this offseason, wrap the freaking toe if you’ve got a long history of this issue. These Spring starts are too important.

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Tcc Says:
March 10th, 2010 at 11:09 pm

Easy, Bub..the future is bright. I see McLouth and Prado having a very good year. Escobar being more consistent, Chipper getting back to his “norm”. B Mac Can! and a strong MVP candidate. Glaus is a wildcard coming back from surgery at a new position, but looks good so far…and J Hey will even be talked about on NPR. A blister here or there is not like an MCL, I think Lowe and the rest of the staff will be solid.

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Princess Leah Says:
March 11th, 2010 at 7:56 am

My heart must not be as big as Bub’s. I’m not at all happy with Lowe. Maybe it is more the lack of attention to detail. I was glad he said he was embarrassed. That helped a little.

Mr. T, I’m glad you see McLouth having a good year. I hope he gets started on that soon. I think the Brothers MUST be Braves fans. How could they not be? They’re both so totally awesome! Speaking of awesome, my little guy told me yesterday that his green lightsaber was in his left hand. A-MAZING!

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Bubdylan Says:
March 11th, 2010 at 9:53 am

Believe me, Lowe is *this close* to transfering himself from endearingly knuckleheaded to selfish jerk. But, honestly, the taped toe neglect sounds exactly like something I’d do. Hey, it’s not messing up this year, maybe I’ve been too careful with this and I don’t have to tape it after all. Followed by “Doh!” when my shoe eats my toe ten minutes into the game. When you add his self-disparaging comments to the mix, I’ll postpone my Lowe-anger to some other day. He’s never going to be my favorite Brave, but there’s a quirky humility to him that helps me not hate him.

Congrats on your boy’s left hand recognition. The sword fight scene in Princess Bride would be a good reward. “I know sumting you donno… I am not leffhonded!” *bum-ba-DAAAAHHH*

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Bubdylan Says:
March 11th, 2010 at 9:57 am

And of COURSE I’ve got a bigger heart than you. Was that something you were in doubt about? 8)

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Curt Says:
March 11th, 2010 at 10:43 am

I love that the cover story of the new SI is about Matt Weiters – another former GT Yellow Jacket star – and in the realm of catchers everything is compared to Mauer. I know the reference for that article is top/high draft picks used on catchers and their general lack of success, but the lack of national love that McCann gets is really staggering. Not sure what he has to do to get in the talk as the best catcher in baseball.

Rassa frassa

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Bubdylan Says:
March 11th, 2010 at 11:12 am

I don’t hate the Mets, I say again. But this never gets old:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmqPFu-eUz4&feature=related

Franky pointing to the sky with victory in hand, and then the whole trainwreck unfolding in slow motion on Castillo. I’ll bet it’s Kelly Johnson’s favorite moment in sports.

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Princess Leah Says:
March 11th, 2010 at 11:18 am

No Bub…never in doubt. The national Braves love happnin’ due to Heyward is almost shocking which is sad and shows how often our Bravos get the shaft. McCann deserves way more ink and hopefully one day he’ll get it.

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Bubdylan Says:
March 11th, 2010 at 11:26 am

Wags w/ his boys.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7PREebtGhg

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Bubdylan Says:
March 11th, 2010 at 11:34 am

Okay, last link for today. But this one’s priceless for the very last thing he says.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihgBdKHC5eY&NR=1

Also nice to see him take complete ownership of his failures. The last line, though, classic.

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Princess Leah Says:
March 11th, 2010 at 11:40 am

I love Wags! Great clip and great last line. It makes me want to just hug him.

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BluesMan Says:
March 11th, 2010 at 3:45 pm

I’m frustrated w/ the Braves & CSS…they’ve said that there will be two games broadcasted this week on Tuesday & Tonight. And what do their websites say for their schedule??? There will be no game… I’d rather see Peachtree TV handle the games than CSS…or better Fox Sports…they’ve really dropped the ball. I’m disappointed in them.

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Bubdylan Says:
March 11th, 2010 at 7:48 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1TMulrUYME&feature=fvw

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BluesMan Says:
March 12th, 2010 at 12:49 am

Hehe on the CCR. The endless FL rain. Classic song too.

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Bubdylan Says:
March 12th, 2010 at 1:07 am

Nice to see you around, BluesMan.

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Princess Leah Says:
March 12th, 2010 at 7:52 am

I saw a great Canes victory at RBC Center last night. Crosby who?

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Princess Leah Says:
March 12th, 2010 at 12:08 pm

A friend of mine started this t-shirt company. I’m not nearly cool enough to hang in them but maybe some of you are. http://purejoyapparel.myshopify.com/products/skull-missiles

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Bubdylan Says:
March 12th, 2010 at 3:08 pm

Kelly Johnson’s batting .417, OBP around .530 through his first 12 AB’s.

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Bubdylan Says:
March 12th, 2010 at 3:27 pm

My line up, if we opened tomorrow:

Heyward (high walk rate, line drive hitter, can steal.)
Prado
Escobar
Glaus
Chipper
McCann
McLouth
Diaz/ Melky

It’s not perfect. McCann’s too far down, but he protects Chipper. Chipper drives in singles-machine Glaus during his non-power stretches. This is our line up. Why is it not being discussed? I’m too brilliant for the world I live it.

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Princess Leah Says:
March 12th, 2010 at 4:02 pm

Good for KJ and it’s good to see Homer back. I was getting worried.

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Steve Says:
March 12th, 2010 at 4:57 pm

Bub – it’s not being discussed because Chipper bats third. End of discussion.

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Bubdylan Says:
March 12th, 2010 at 5:09 pm

Chipper Schmipper. Esco would be sweet in the 3 spot.

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Bubdylan Says:
March 12th, 2010 at 8:24 pm

Bobby says about the one hit Hanson gave up in his simulated innings:

“I don’t know who they gave the hit to; I think they just made that one up.”

Is he being tongue in cheek at all, do you guys think? I mean, all these hits that just got caught up in the wind… Heyward’s one strike out being on “bad calls”… is he winking at us? Or is he cracked?

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Steve Says:
March 12th, 2010 at 10:50 pm

He was being tongue and cheek with that stuff about 15 years ago. Since then it’s become so ingrained in him that there is no longer a shred of irony in any of those comments.

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Princess Leah Says:
March 12th, 2010 at 11:23 pm

I’m “I’m tide. T-I-D-E tide” of Spring Training. Ready for the season!

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Curt Says:
March 12th, 2010 at 11:47 pm

Go Jackets

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Anne Says:
March 13th, 2010 at 8:08 am

Bub – re: Comment #71 – there’s a guy at my office who declared early last season to “mark his words” that Kelly would be the Future of the Braves and to keep my eye on him. He’s super-proud right now…sorta.

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Princess Leah Says:
March 13th, 2010 at 9:55 am

Curt, I was at the Canes game and they showed the final score for UNC and GT. The place went crazy. Must be mostly NC State fans at hockey games.

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Princess Leah Says:
March 13th, 2010 at 10:18 am

Are we gonna actually have baseball today? I really could use some baseball while I run errands. Go Braves!

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Kathryn Says:
March 13th, 2010 at 10:58 am

Leah we are going to have baseball today. I am sitting in Champion stadium right now and the weather is beautiful.

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Curt Says:
March 13th, 2010 at 12:13 pm

Nice work Kathryn. We want updates from the game.

Jackets v Wolf Pack at 3:30 to go to the finals. Go Tech.

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Princess Leah Says:
March 13th, 2010 at 12:19 pm

Go Tech indeed! Kathryn! I’m green! Please give us the inside scoop.

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Kathryn Says:
March 13th, 2010 at 12:22 pm

BP just finished.

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Curt Says:
March 13th, 2010 at 12:42 pm

How many ground outs did McLouth have in BP

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Kathryn Says:
March 13th, 2010 at 1:04 pm

Javy Lopez brought the lineup card to home plate.

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Princess Leah Says:
March 13th, 2010 at 1:04 pm

Now Eeyore…don’t you mean how far did J-Hey’s homers fly?

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Kathryn Says:
March 13th, 2010 at 2:17 pm

3 double plays in 4 innings for the Braves.

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Bubdylan Says:
March 13th, 2010 at 2:37 pm

Better yet, how many strike outs did he have in BP?

Nate is KILLING ME. .053

And one of his hits is an infield single (I think. Come to think of it, that may have been cancelled form the stats with the rain out. Still… zero five three.)

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Curt Says:
March 13th, 2010 at 3:03 pm

Kathryn, is that GIDPs or DPs turned? I’ve been at Costco with the oldest kid seemingly all day.

Note to self: never get behind the middle aged white woman in the self check out line. We could get secrets out of terrorists subjected them to that torture.

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Curt Says:
March 13th, 2010 at 3:04 pm

Subjecting that would be

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Aunt Ethyl's Checkout Says:
March 13th, 2010 at 3:12 pm

Please place item in bag.

Unexpected item in bagging area.

Please scan item or choose payment option.

Unexpceted item in bagging area.

Please wait for assistance.

*Curt’s head explodes*

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Kathryn Says:
March 13th, 2010 at 3:14 pm

That’s GIDPs Curt.

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Kathryn Says:
March 13th, 2010 at 3:26 pm

Blue Jays have made some nice defensive plays today.

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Tcc Says:
March 13th, 2010 at 3:28 pm

Hinske pitched an inning, O’Flaherty spent time at 1B. Really?

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Aunt Ethyl's Checkout Says:
March 13th, 2010 at 3:29 pm

Heh, I just saw that in the box score, Tcc. Hinske’s got a nice ERA. 8)

Louie’s first day at mlb.com, I’m thinking. Or last.

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Bubdylan Says:
March 13th, 2010 at 3:30 pm

Name rescue post.

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Mario Says:
March 13th, 2010 at 3:39 pm

#100 Wow!

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Princess Leah Says:
March 13th, 2010 at 3:41 pm

I don’t have many predictions as to what will or will not happen this season. However, I am positive that I will not purchase nor consume anything referred to as a “Mexidog”. The mental image is just too much.

So I know we’re concerned about McLouth but are we still lackadaisically watching Chipper hit into double plays?

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Mario Says:
March 13th, 2010 at 3:43 pm

One Mexidog, ranchero style, por favor!

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Bubdylan Says:
March 13th, 2010 at 8:38 pm

Princess Leah, you’re coming awfully close to being validated in your call for Damon. Our lead off guy is falling apart and…

“Johnny Damon had an impact in his first game against his old team with an RBI single as part of a three-run second inning and a solo homer to lead off a three-run fifth.”

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Curt Says:
March 13th, 2010 at 11:38 pm

New show tomorrow night

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Princess Leah Says:
March 13th, 2010 at 11:54 pm

Uh-huh…there will be no livin’ with me if Damon has a great season. Happy daylight savings everybody. Ugh.

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Princess Leah Says:
March 14th, 2010 at 12:06 pm

Which game to listen to…wish I could listen to both at the same time.

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Bubdylan Says:
March 14th, 2010 at 4:22 pm

Morton pitched 4 innings against the Yanks today. Gave up one hit.

McLouth struck out two more times. 10 strike outs in 21 at bats? .043?

They’ll give us Gorkys and Locke back, right?

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Bubdylan Says:
March 14th, 2010 at 5:24 pm

Our man’s gettin’ on base.

http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/stats/leaders/preseason/yearly/NL/HIT/OBP

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Princess Leah Says:
March 14th, 2010 at 5:38 pm

I’m sorry, which Brave did you say has the third highest OBP? I couldn’t quite read the chart. Just curious.

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Bubdylan Says:
March 14th, 2010 at 5:39 pm

“I felt really good today,” he said. “Obviously the wind was howling out, but I’ll take ‘em both….

Braves manager Bobby Cox called McCann’s home runs “bullets; those weren’t aided by the wind.”

Not unless you were managing for the pitcher who gave them up. I mean, come on. Doesn’t he ever want to be taken seriously?

He also says Kawakami had one of his best games today. The double down the line “wasn’t hit hard.” He’s actually starting to gross me out a little bit with this. Is it supposed to be classy when you belittle what the players on the other team do as just luck? And all our hits are rocket-bullet-thunder-smacks? Yuck.

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Bubdylan Says:
March 14th, 2010 at 5:41 pm

Prin. cess. Le. Ah. I. do. not. dislike. Martin. Prado.

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Bubdylan Says:
March 14th, 2010 at 5:51 pm

Ugh. Sorry for grump-a-thon. Rough day.

Go Braves!

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Princess Leah Says:
March 14th, 2010 at 5:58 pm

I know Mr. D. I have to give you a hard time. BC’s gonna get old if he keeps this up all season. Not to mention the Gomer Pyle grin that will become permanent. Everybody loves to play for him for a reason.

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Steve Says:
March 14th, 2010 at 7:13 pm

No show tonight – pushed back to tomorrow night.

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Bubdylan Says:
March 14th, 2010 at 7:20 pm

Thanks, Steve.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJ0Yd-Pburs&feature=related

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Princess Leah Says:
March 14th, 2010 at 10:53 pm

I love that song…Sorry for the rough day Bub. NEW SHOW!

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Bubdylan Says:
March 15th, 2010 at 2:23 pm

DOB says the McCann homers were indeed smoked. So, nevermind. See, that’s what Bobby’s Hyperbolic Ya Ya does to me.

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Bubdylan Says:
March 15th, 2010 at 2:24 pm

*facepalm*

That’s what she said.

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Princess Leah Says:
March 15th, 2010 at 3:08 pm

Hee hee

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Bubdylan Says:
March 15th, 2010 at 6:29 pm

Lowe with a golden first inning. 2 gound outs and a K (Zimmerman). 3 up, 3 down.

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Princess Leah Says:
March 15th, 2010 at 6:32 pm

Marteeeeeeeeeeen!!!!!

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Bubdylan Says:
March 15th, 2010 at 6:42 pm

Lowe with a golden second inning.

6 up. 6 down. 3 grounders and 3 K’s.

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Bubdylan Says:
March 15th, 2010 at 6:44 pm

Show #97; We Sit Down With McLouth’s Batting Average.

Hello? Hello? Mr. Average? Did you say something?

Sorry, folks, technical difficulties or else our guest just died.

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Bubdylan Says:
March 15th, 2010 at 6:50 pm

Lowe with a golden third inning.

5 ground outs. 4 Strike outs. No balls have left the infield.

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Will Says:
March 15th, 2010 at 6:55 pm

ehem…thats what she said.

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Princess Leah Says:
March 15th, 2010 at 7:01 pm

Hah!!!! Leah’s having wine with dinner…that’s a warning. Go Braves!

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Bubdylan Says:
March 15th, 2010 at 7:05 pm

Nice, Will. That’s hilarious.

Lowe with a golden 4th inning.

Grand total: 6 ground outs. 6 strike outs. No hits. No walks. Only base runner was an error by Hinske that would have been another ground out.

Damn.

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Princess Leah Says:
March 15th, 2010 at 7:07 pm

Does that mean we can’t call him Mister Blister anymore?

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Bubdylan Says:
March 15th, 2010 at 7:10 pm

Mister Fixedher.

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Will Says:
March 15th, 2010 at 7:11 pm

couldnt resist…having third coffee at work…thats a warning!

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Bubdylan Says:
March 15th, 2010 at 7:14 pm

Mateeeeeeeeeeeen!!!!!

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Princess Leah Says:
March 15th, 2010 at 7:17 pm

He’s the bomb…which is not the same as McLouth. Actually it’s quite different.

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Bubdylan Says:
March 15th, 2010 at 8:25 pm

where is show.

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Bubdylan (as Homer) Says:
March 15th, 2010 at 8:46 pm

Lowe was BEASTLY, I tell ya. BEAST. LEE.

New mechanics. New toe. New year. New man.

I love it.

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Will Says:
March 15th, 2010 at 9:28 pm

Toetally awesome.

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Bubdylan (as Homer) Says:
March 15th, 2010 at 9:29 pm

Cox has been offering no such quotes about McLouth, none of the “he’s hitting line drives and just having bad luck” stuff. Not at all. There’s been a conspicuous lack of such comments, in fact.” -DOB

Boy, how’d ya like to be Nate, huh? The one guy in the universe that doesn’t get the gloss-over from Bobby. I hope the kid’s got some toughness.

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Bubdylan (as Homer) Says:
March 15th, 2010 at 9:33 pm

Will’s on FIYAH! lol.

Toetally. Heh.

Ooh, I got one, I got one. Lowe gets back on his feet. Yeah? No?

Getting back on the right foot? Maybe?

Uhhh…

Okay: This little piggy got six strike outs.

I need a drink.

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BluesMan Says:
March 15th, 2010 at 9:40 pm

Can’t wait for the new show…How much more access are you 3 gonna be getting this year at the TED covering our team?

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Steve Says:
March 15th, 2010 at 10:02 pm

Bobby’s silence about McLouth is strange, isn’t it? I hadn’t noticed it, but it’s really quite glaring. I thought Bobby’s dog house was only big enough for Escobar.

Hey BluesMan – we’ll have more access this year in that we’ll have credentials from the start of the season. And, maybe more importantly, we’ll be more comfortable given our experiences from last year. And hopefully that leads to more stuff.

New show should be up in about 30 minutes.

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Princess Leah Says:
March 15th, 2010 at 10:06 pm

Steve, if you need an assistant you let me know. I can fetch a mean cup of coffee, wow them with my charm and always have an extra pencil.

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Bubdylan (as Homer) Says:
March 15th, 2010 at 10:09 pm

Here’s a vid of Lowe’s K’s. He looks freaking great.

http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100315&content_id=8801802&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl

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Bubdylan (as Homer) Says:
March 15th, 2010 at 10:23 pm

Team Quotes from Leah’s first day as Steve’s assistant:

Prado: “Can somebody get this lady off my pant leg?”

Bobby: “Ma’am, there’s no nudity in the clubhouse.”

Lowe: “For the last time, lady, you can’t see my toe. It’s just a toe. The blister’s gone. Can somebody…?”

Wagner: “Okay, thanks for the hug. Alright, I’d better… hey, another hug, thanks so much. Well, I’d best be… woo, what a hugger. Okay, then… hey Bobby… a little help?”

Javy Lopez: “Speaka no English! Speaka no English!” *runs for the tunnel*

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Princess Leah Says:
March 15th, 2010 at 10:27 pm

Laughing way out loud.

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Bubdylan (as Homer) Says:
March 15th, 2010 at 10:31 pm

New Show’s Up! Woo Hoo!

Show #96: Our Interview with Martin Gandy of Talking Chop

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