Show #97: Top 9 Storylines from Braves Spring Training
Overreaction or reality? Checking in on Braves Spring Training.
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March 19th, 2010 at 10:35 pm
Glasses not a bad i-dea. I wonder if it’s awkward for the DOBs to talk to a player struggling like Nate. Do they just walk up and say, “Dude, you suck.”
March 20th, 2010 at 11:39 am
I did. They don’t talk to you much after that opening.
March 20th, 2010 at 12:16 pm
“Speaking of Schafer, talked to a team official today, and they’re counting on him being able to help the big club by midseason.” -DOB
That’s interesting.
March 20th, 2010 at 2:57 pm
What a terrible ballgame.
March 20th, 2010 at 3:37 pm
Manny being Manny.
March 20th, 2010 at 5:31 pm
Re: Heyward’s hitless day:
“Well, Mickey Mantle,Willie Mays and Hank Aaron did it,” manager Bobby Cox said.
Good job, Bobby. Good job. So, the answer to the question Heyward’s gotta be askin’ himself: “What have I got to do to get Bobby to stop inducting me into the HOF before my first MLB game?” apparently isn’t “go hitless.”
I mean, he was still being a little careful when he first laid down his sound-off-the-bat Hank Aaron comment, but now it’s like he’s just thrown that out the window. Is Bobby about to become a caricature of himself? It’s like if Elvis just started saying “mama” after every single sentence he spoke.
March 20th, 2010 at 6:53 pm
Wow. Have fun with the DOB interview now.
That’s the first one of those I’ve ever seen.
March 20th, 2010 at 6:55 pm
Oh, nevermind. I thought this was the first round. I rarely watch. Still a huge upset, but I thought I was seeing a #16 beat a #1.
March 20th, 2010 at 9:31 pm
Bub – seriously, I know. I have small worry that the KU upset will affect the interview tomorrow. He’s gone silent for over 4 hours on his blog, have you noticed?
March 20th, 2010 at 9:32 pm
Just found out that my Great Great Grandfather was murdered by the mob. My husband has a new found respect for me.
March 20th, 2010 at 9:48 pm
Leah – have you embarked on some family tree search or did this come up in some other way? You’re clearly a badass, by the way.
March 20th, 2010 at 9:52 pm
Steve, my mom recently took a trip with her Aunt and got the scoop. We had always been told that he was robbed and his throat was slit under the boardwalk, but not by the sea. Now we know the whole truth. I’m so glad to hear you recognize my general badassness.
March 20th, 2010 at 10:20 pm
“his throat was slit under the boardwalk, but not by the sea.”
That was so unexpected given the subject matter I cackled out loud.
Steve, DOB’s bloggin’ now. Putting on his best “moving on” face. I ain’t buyin’ it.
[Steve, trying to ask about Jason Hewyard:] “So, David, what about that Ja…”
DOB: “I DON’T GIVE A CRAP ABOUT THE JAYHAWKS GAME. IT’S OVER! CAN WE MOVE ON? I HAVE!!”
March 20th, 2010 at 10:22 pm
Rookie Name Fail.
March 21st, 2010 at 12:07 pm
Come on Nate! I believe!
March 21st, 2010 at 12:37 pm
Nate’s batting in the minors.
Can you believe DOB’s choice of McLouth photos? Cracked my ass up.
http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-braves-blog/2010/03/21/mclouth-goes-to-minors-for-a-day-braves-make-cuts/
March 21st, 2010 at 12:50 pm
I know Bubdylan. I’m just really hoping he gets some hits today cause what happens next if he doesn’t?
March 21st, 2010 at 12:51 pm
Speaking of pictures…does anyone else find slow motion shots of pitchers a little disturbing?
March 21st, 2010 at 1:08 pm
If by “disturbing,” you mean fascinatingly odd and great all at the same time, then YES! Speaking of pitchers, I hear good things about Dontrelle Willis this spring. He grew up in my ‘hood (many years after me) and I’ve been sick about his troubles of late. Hope he gets it together for real and can help the Tigers.
March 21st, 2010 at 1:16 pm
“McLouth just got a hit off Zeke Spruill on the back fields. He got to first and pointed toward the heavens for finally getting a hit. Funny.”
That’s from Mr. Shanks, Leah. Also he got a double. Don’t know what else.
Anne, I don’t know a single fan that isn’t pulling for the D Train. One of the most likeable and charismatic faces of baseball. Would be the story of the year if he could pull it together.
March 21st, 2010 at 1:26 pm
Yeah!!!! Keep us posted Bub!
March 21st, 2010 at 1:42 pm
“McLouth had three hits and a walk in four PAs today, for what that’s worth. Hit the ball hard a few times, they said.” -DOB
“For what it’s worth.”
“They said.”
Vibes, vibes, vibes.
March 21st, 2010 at 1:44 pm
… or my own paranoia. Can’t rule that out. 8)
March 21st, 2010 at 1:47 pm
Knee Jerk Reaction of the Day:
Out from under Terry Pendleton’s “tuck this, lift that, be tall, don’t shift,” McLouth relaxed and put wood on the ball. The difference between 3 for 3 with a walk and 1 for 35 isn’t minor league pitching.
Unless, of course, they had the minor leaguers throwing straight on purpose.
March 21st, 2010 at 2:18 pm
So seriously you don’t think the minor league pitchers made the difference? If not, does that really say something unpleasant about our hitting couch? Logic would seem to point to one or the other but I’m willing to entertain a third option.