Show #98: Spring Training Interview with David O’Brien of the AJC
DOB discusses McLouth, Heyward, club house chemistry, and his AJC blog.
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March 21st, 2010 at 9:39 pm
NEEEEEWWWWW SHHHHOOOOOWWWW!
March 21st, 2010 at 9:56 pm
Great show, fellas.
Awesome news on the clubhouse chemistry. Love Melky as rally point for the Latin guys.
Go Braves!
March 21st, 2010 at 11:12 pm
NEEWWW SNOOP DOG CD !!!!!
March 21st, 2010 at 11:57 pm
enjoyed it fellas…wish there was a game on MLB.com…boo rain delay. Sorry bout Tech, Curtis.
March 22nd, 2010 at 9:36 am
Nice work guys. That was a really great interview. Great insight from the guy who has more of it than any of us.
March 22nd, 2010 at 9:37 am
That’s ok Will. I had them losing to OSU anyway.
March 22nd, 2010 at 2:49 pm
Really enjoyed this show, esp. the stuff on the AJC blog and what’s happening with the AJC (not long for this world, IMHO).
Whew…DOB oughta consider running for Congress; there’s some folks who would love him for his filibuster skills. That cat can definitely talk…and talk.
March 22nd, 2010 at 4:38 pm
Really enjoyed DOB. I’m in Phillies land and it’s great to get his insight. Job well done by you guys!! I’ve become a fan of Atlanta Baseball Talk this offseason and look forward each week to a new show! Keep up the good work.
March 22nd, 2010 at 5:19 pm
LOVE DOB and his blog…daily reader and sometime-poster. I look forward to it EVERY day!
March 22nd, 2010 at 6:10 pm
Can’t wait to listen. Glad to have ABT back weekly!
March 22nd, 2010 at 6:45 pm
I’m w/ Danny…It’s great to have you guys back on a weekly basis for a new show. I really enjoyed the D.O.B. interview, it’s better (because of how great things are shaping up & team chemistry…etc) in some ways than the last interview you had w/ him. Too bad Curt couldn’t make it on to that one…Are you guys gonna do the predictions show soon, concerning players & the team?
March 22nd, 2010 at 7:09 pm
Patrick, NJBraveFan, pfunkatl, Danny – thanks for the kind words and welcome to the board. It’s good to have you. Keep coming back.
And BluesMan – thanks to you, too. And yeah, I agree, this was a better interview than the last one. It was one of those that really clicked. Regarding the predictions show, we’ll do that one the weekend of April 3. In fact, we’ll do our 100th show retrospective earlier that week and then the predictions show that weekend.
March 22nd, 2010 at 8:46 pm
Y’all didn’t need many questions did you. I sure wish we knew what makes Melky so funny. I just altered my top 10 list.
March 22nd, 2010 at 9:25 pm
Can’t believe I got the show in so soon. REALLY nice work, fellas.
Bub – agreed on the Melky addition to the Clubhouse.
Steve – you couldn’t say it on the podcast, clearly, but I, too was torn between wanting to fall completely into the DOB joy and wondering exactly how much sunshine-intake my rear can tolerate.
My skepticism tends to be a little half-empty rather than half-full, but DOB makes me want to be an optimist! GO BRAVES!!
March 22nd, 2010 at 9:36 pm
BluesMan, thanks for the love.
March 22nd, 2010 at 11:15 pm
I’m really excited about show #100. I don’t know why really…no pressure but I’m stoked!
March 23rd, 2010 at 12:35 pm
Aaaaahhhh…
March 23rd, 2010 at 1:43 pm
Do. Not. Like.
Frenchy.
March 23rd, 2010 at 1:47 pm
Bub, I was just gonna say, I take it all back. I don’t ever want any Mets player to do anything good. Ever.
March 23rd, 2010 at 3:11 pm
Don’t get too worried about Frenchy. I’ve only been able to follow a the game a bit on the computer but it sounds like Hanson had some control issues today. Frenchy’s still got a BA in the 100′s. He’ll be no Braves killer this year.
March 23rd, 2010 at 3:15 pm
Disappointed. Today felt like a regular season game and I wanted to win. However, it feels like this team doesn’t roll over and take it like beginning of last year. Good game today. Wish we had won.
March 23rd, 2010 at 3:16 pm
Well, I just did not enjoy that at all.
March 23rd, 2010 at 3:35 pm
If Wes Anderson’s signature color palette makes your soul sigh, as it does mine, “Fantastic Mr. Fox” is not to be missed. Especially on a nice t.v.
March 23rd, 2010 at 4:09 pm
Has anyone ever attended Turner Field’s open house?
March 23rd, 2010 at 4:45 pm
Bub – I agree. Fantastic Mr. Fox was amazingly good. Not just good for a kids movie, but just a damn good movie in general. On a side note, Rushmore is a Top 10 for me.
Leah – the open house is cool. You go in the 755 Club, the fancy SunTrust club beneath the seats behind homeplate, you peak into the clubhouse (you don’t get to go in), you sit in the dugout, you see all the press boxes. It’s very good.
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:34 pm
Great show, ABT, really got my Braves motor revved up! Steve, you’re spot on about DOB’s 2 minute spiel about team chemistry. If that doesn’t get you stoked, your gonna miss the Big Wave! No, Skip, not That wave, don’t worry, bud. GO BRAVES!!
March 23rd, 2010 at 8:34 pm
Hey BC – yeah, I keep replaying that part of the interview in my head these past couple of days and I get all riled up all over again. It’s getting close.
March 23rd, 2010 at 8:45 pm
Season tickets arrived in the mail today. I could see them as I parked my car out front…and maybe I teared up a little. Go Braves!!!!!!!!!!!!
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:54 pm
Anne – where in the stadium are your tickets?
I cannot believe that Paul Hewitt is meeting with St. Johns. Some actual questioning from the local paper and he runs out of here. Unbelievable.
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:15 pm
Hewitt is saying that there is no way he is going, despite the wishes of every Tech fan.
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:30 pm
Steve, Rushmore’s a winner. Love the soundtrack, too.
“… wish that I knew what I know now… when I was younger…”
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:32 pm
Leah, I’m sure somebody attends them or they’d quit having them.
Hyuck Hyuck Hyuck.
March 24th, 2010 at 8:28 am
It may be a mute point Bub, not that all the other comments on here aren’t. Hah! We were going to swing by on the way home but now we all have horrible head colds.
March 24th, 2010 at 9:11 am
Get it? It’s a pun. Mute as in doesn’t make any sound…cause it’s written not spoken. I like cold medicine.
March 24th, 2010 at 9:14 am
Steve: I’m on the 1st base side, Terrace, straight up from the “A” “Braves” in HOME OF THE BRAVES as it’s painted on the dugout. Make sense? As much as I like to watch our guys, I like to watch the opposing team dugout…plus when the fellas hang out at the rail, I can see ‘em then, and from a (ahem) better angle.
TMI?
Steve & Bub: Neflix coincidentally is sending Fantastic Mr. Fox to my house today. Good things in the mail two days in a row – it doesn’t suck to be me.
March 24th, 2010 at 11:17 am
Anne – that’s awesome. Congrats and enjoy them. And post your review of Fantastic Mr. Fox.
March 24th, 2010 at 5:23 pm
Great game today. Lovin the long ball.
Will and Hammy, any Lost thoughts?
March 24th, 2010 at 5:25 pm
Leah, trust me, they have plenty. I went to high school with them both.
March 24th, 2010 at 8:13 pm
havent seen it…no spoilers!
March 24th, 2010 at 8:14 pm
Man, stick to my studies for one stinking day and the Braves play (apparently) their best game of the spring. Was it as good as it looks in the box score?? Henry David Thoreau can kiss it. Forty pages of a guy sounding like he’s just about to say something.
94% on Spanish test, though. Highest in the class. Ustedes estan feliz conmigo? (I’m sure that’s wrong. Hopefully none of you know Spanish.)
March 24th, 2010 at 10:22 pm
Good job Bub! Very happy for you…or with you. Can’t exactly remember since my last Spanish class was 11 years ago. Great game today. Nice to see some extra base hits and did I mention Prado hit a homer? He didn’t hit two like McCann but no muy mal…at all. I’m getting excited for the season to start!!!! Very jealous of Anne and her season tickets.
Very funny Curt. Will, I want to know what you think after you’ve seen it.
March 24th, 2010 at 11:32 pm
http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=5021586
A 3 minute piece on McCann’s eyeballs from ESPN. I just love to see the guy talking. What a great personality.
March 25th, 2010 at 7:48 am
Leah – I thought the last ep was the best of the season. Very satisfying (T.W.S.S.).
What a game yesterday!! Bring on the real ones! I am convinced even more that Huddy should be our opening day starter.
March 25th, 2010 at 8:52 am
I agree Hammy. I totally cried during the last scene. Very well done imho.
March 25th, 2010 at 9:51 am
Hamilton: I agreed with you then (February 19th) and I’ll agree with you now: “Pitchers & catchers report in…21 minutes. I’m liking Hamilton’s idea, and my money’s on Hanson to start on Opening Day.” I’m never ever right about things but I want to be right about this one. Sorry, D-Lowe.
March 25th, 2010 at 3:27 pm
!Carumba!
March 25th, 2010 at 3:42 pm
Maybe this will seal his spot in AAA.
March 25th, 2010 at 3:44 pm
When I say his I mean Acosta.
March 25th, 2010 at 6:28 pm
And when you say his you should also mean Chavez, but apparently Chavez is not done just yet.
March 25th, 2010 at 6:31 pm
RAT FARTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hewitt turned down the St. John’s job…………………………..
March 25th, 2010 at 8:09 pm
DOUBLE RAT FARTS!!!!!!!!!!!
Syracuse out………….
March 25th, 2010 at 8:18 pm
Yes! My bracket is perfect so far.
March 25th, 2010 at 8:44 pm
Nice work, Bub, that makes you about 1 out of 4.8 million, right? Let’s all go to opening day, your treat! GO BRAVES!
March 25th, 2010 at 9:10 pm
YOU SO HANSON !
NO MORE FUDDY DUDDY HUDDY!
KK TOOK MY BABY AWAY!
LOWE USED TO BLOW….. but now he doesnt
JAIR JURRENS LOTION
HEYWARD H. CHRIST
THE MCANN IS ROCKIN AND WE COME KNOCKIN!!
1000 points for each nickname/tag line stupider than these….
Lost sort of wierded me out… now the “secret” is out…hmmm, kinda anti-climactic
(sorry to use the L’s name in vain with Heyward…but this is getting hyped like the second coming)
March 25th, 2010 at 9:30 pm
I don’t think their really dead Will. I think they have to fight to keep the wine bottle corked.
I like posting comments that make unlosties go huh?
March 25th, 2010 at 9:34 pm
or why?
March 25th, 2010 at 9:36 pm
Dave Dental Ross
That’s the Melky Way
March 25th, 2010 at 9:40 pm
Is it now mandatory that every basketball player wear the Iverson elbow sleeve?
March 25th, 2010 at 10:06 pm
Blech…Almost didn’t post this. It has the potential to ruin my night.
http://www.wsbtv.com/sports/22959999/detail.html
March 25th, 2010 at 10:09 pm
Never maudlin Medlin
James “above” Parr
Give ‘em Hell, Yunel
Omar Adulte
Chip for da Skip
Martin, shaken but not stirred
McLouth..headed South?
Jo Jo a No Go
Circle the Wagners
Huddy Nutty Buddy
Clint “farm raised” Sammons
Got Melky??
Matt “roll the ” Diaz
Say Hey, J Hey
Mac Can
TaCashi Saito
March 25th, 2010 at 10:12 pm
Once I saw it was player I ever heard of, my concern level dropped 99%. Not my proudest moment of the day.
March 25th, 2010 at 10:12 pm
Tcc, that was awful. I can’t beat that.
March 25th, 2010 at 10:15 pm
“Circle the Wagners” is so terrible I laughed at the pure spectacle.
March 25th, 2010 at 10:15 pm
Carry On My Heyward Son!
AAAAAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!
March 25th, 2010 at 10:21 pm
Leah – I think that’s really going to hurt his tryout chances.
March 25th, 2010 at 10:21 pm
Kris Fair-to-Medlen (gotta be southern to understand)
Fell On McCann
Yunel’d that fastball!
March 25th, 2010 at 10:23 pm
Heyward’ya Deposit That Ball?
*blink*
March 26th, 2010 at 9:09 am
Jason made the team! Nice.
March 26th, 2010 at 11:21 am
Better Nate than Never
March 26th, 2010 at 12:41 pm
Tonight we Di-az men.
Don’t Glaus over the facts.
“And I guess that was your accomplice in the wood Chipper . . .”
The Escobar Life
The Hey-maker
March 26th, 2010 at 2:08 pm
“And I guess that was your accomplice in the wood Chipper . . .”
Game, set, match.
March 26th, 2010 at 3:21 pm
That’s what she said
March 26th, 2010 at 3:36 pm
Pretty clever.
March 26th, 2010 at 4:27 pm
Bored Silly Research of the Day: ERA’s of each of our main pitchers’ last three appearances. (3 most recent ST outings)
Kawakami – 3.14
Lowe – 3.00
Hanson – 2.91
Hudson – 1.20
Jurrjens – N/A
The (main) Pen:
Wags – 6.00 (oh well. 6 K’s in 3 innings. 2 runs)
Saito – 0.00 (3 innings. 1 hit. 1 walk. 2 k’s.)
Moylan – 0.00 (3 innings. 4 hits. 4 k’s. 1 walk.)
Medlen – 1.28 (7 innings. 4 hits. 7 K’s. 2 walks.)
Jo Jo* – 3.00 (3 innings. 2 hits, 2 bb’s, 1 K.)
*Just shoot me now.
March 26th, 2010 at 5:29 pm
Nice Bill Shanks quote over at Talking Chop about Vizcaino’s performance versus Detroit’s Low-A boys. 12 batters faced. 12 retired. Sounds like some of the batters looked right silly.
March 26th, 2010 at 6:24 pm
I notice you left Chavez off your list.
March 26th, 2010 at 6:35 pm
That’s what the “(main)” was about. I left Proctor & Kimbrel off, too. I really meant to leave off all the maybes, but I couldn’t help putting Jo Jo on there. Because… I hate myself?
March 26th, 2010 at 7:36 pm
I’m such an slacker NCAA fan. I’m tuning into the Northern Iowa game tonight, and it’ll be the first tourney game I’ve watched. In five years or more. And I’m only watching cuz they upset the #1. And because of that one guy’s sideburns. And because John Smoltz’s Michigan State boys can get beaten by the team that beat my other arch fiend’s team.
Do they have a chance? Don’t these Cinderellas usually get torn up the game after they knock somebody off?
March 26th, 2010 at 7:39 pm
His seems amazing to me. Is this amazing? http://bit.ly/aAnOnI
March 26th, 2010 at 7:49 pm
That’s what she said.
March 26th, 2010 at 7:54 pm
Wait, are the Twins opening a stadium with no roof? That can’t be right. Is there a roof?
March 26th, 2010 at 9:03 pm
Bub, I WOULD be the one to mess up your Cinderella joke. It was a funny one too. Oh well. Yeah, no roof…which was totally lost on me. I didn’t notice. I was amazed at the increase in ticket sales before opening day. Did that happen in ATL when the Ted was build? Were people packing in the old stadium before the Ted was built? Just curious. So fun to see Heyward on ESPN tonight. They were talking about some potential holes in his swing…any thoughts of concern or is everyone already calculating that into their predictions?
March 26th, 2010 at 9:25 pm
Very excited that the Heyward mystery is officially over. The FO did the right thing this time. It shows a commitment to winning on day 1 of the season, and that’s always a great message to hear as a fan.
Leah, regarding Heyward’s swing …. I have no idea. I’ve barely seen any ST games on TV (following them online). But, it’s extremely clear that he has amazing pitch recognition and plate discipline – which will take him very far in year 1 while he closes any holes in that swing.
March 26th, 2010 at 9:30 pm
BTW, our blogger just posted a new blog with a prediction for manager in ’11 that I’d not heard before but was intriguing.
March 26th, 2010 at 9:45 pm
Makes it easier to pay Mauer when you have that type of initial support. Guys on the MLB Network were taking bets as to the first snowed out game.
Leah, to answer your question, when the team moved to the Ted it was a huge deal. You can go here and see attendance numbers:
http://www.baseball-almanac.com/teams/bravatte.shtml
but, to save you the trouble, ’97, when they moved into the Ted, was the second highest attendance in their history. Gotta remember that the Braves were coming off back-to-back WS appearances so there was a frenzy. They were the best team in baseball. Plus, people were really excited about seeing how the Olympic stadium was going to look as the Ted.
March 26th, 2010 at 9:56 pm
1996. Speaking of recent history, and given the inevitable rain delay, which would you like to see?
“Dinner and a Movie”?
“Junkin’ with Val and Dave”?
“In My Own Words”?
I’ll take Annabelle….please!
March 26th, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Uh, I think Curt is right with ’97. I wasn’t there.
March 26th, 2010 at 10:36 pm
I have a big crush on Val from Val & Dave.
Torre for manager.
Or ABP. Anybody but Pendlton.
March 26th, 2010 at 10:37 pm
NIU/ Mich St. game lookin’ to come down to the end.
March 26th, 2010 at 10:39 pm
Or not.
March 26th, 2010 at 10:48 pm
BTW, Leah, there wasn’t a Cinderella joke. Haven’t quite gotten around to setting up my own TWSS punchlines.
I was responding to your “His seems amazing to me.”
March 26th, 2010 at 11:10 pm
OHHHH…I get it. Then, you’re welcome.
March 26th, 2010 at 11:20 pm
Dats my boy!
March 26th, 2010 at 11:23 pm
Hammy – you soo funny!
I laughed out loud.
when is this Tigers game gonna be on mlb.com…
I’m forced to watch some back issues of the Daily Show..
March 26th, 2010 at 11:39 pm
I spoke with Annabelle Gurwitch on the phone a couple of times. She’s a little crazy. Hot and crazy. The way I like my coffee.
I was actually hoping Bobby would retire a couple of years ago (really? we had no idea), but to coincide with Torre leaving NY, allowing for the perfect segway for him to return to the Braves. stupid Ted Turner.
March 26th, 2010 at 11:42 pm
Bub, by the way, the NIU guy with the mutton chops is awesome.
March 26th, 2010 at 11:44 pm
We’re officially making the big dogs a little anxious.
http://www.forums.mlb.com/n/pfx/forum.aspx?tsn=1&nav=messages&webtag=ml-phillies&tid=87505
March 26th, 2010 at 11:57 pm
I freakin LOVE that!!! Is our bullpen that shaky? I know Chavez and Acosta are clearly not ideal but with only two spots open surely we can find an upgrade from Jo Jo No Go.
March 27th, 2010 at 1:15 am
Did you all know:
2nd halves of last year for Medlen and Moylan:
Meds: ERA 2.80, WHIP 1.21
Moylan: ERA 1.00 WHIP 1.16
If you add that to their ST performances, middle relief looks promising. Plus Proctor at some point. Oh, guys, we’re gonna be badasses in pitching.
March 27th, 2010 at 1:17 am
We’re going to allow the fewest runs in all of baseball. Mark it down.
March 27th, 2010 at 1:21 am
Princess, no, our bullpen isn’t shaky at all. There’s always a mid relief guy or two that teams hate to see put in. We’re in great shape. See above regarding Medlen and Moylan.
Medlen, Moylan, Wags, Saito, EOF, and Proctor will be 6/7 of our bullpen. That is very, very strong. Even if Jo Jo or Chavez fill the 7th spot, he can mop up when we’re way ahead or way behind. That guy is always needed.
March 27th, 2010 at 1:28 am
http://mlb.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=450665
Go there and click on the highlight video to the left to see Medlen blow away Manny Ramirez and 3 other Dodgers. As a rookie.
My Medlen love is growing. The more I look into his stats and highlights, the more I feel I’ve overlooked a tremendous asset.
March 27th, 2010 at 2:00 am
watching the Phillies game from a few days ago. Bobby V speaking Japanese…McCann hot at the plate and behind the plate. I love how Melky plays – bit of a spaz – but huge heart. What DOB says about him in the clubhouse is maybe also coming out on the field. Do they really need to work on him to change him to “the Braves way” like Bobby V was saying? I dont want careless play…but Me likey Melky.
March 27th, 2010 at 2:01 am
especially compared to GA…
March 27th, 2010 at 10:03 am
I’m a little surprised “better Nate than never” isn’t in the line up today. Wouldn’t you want to keep that hitting streak alive? Maybe he’ll come in later. So happy to wave good bye to Acosta.
March 27th, 2010 at 11:33 am
In other news…Cledus, I don’t think my azaleas are gonna bloom this year. Where the heck am I supposed to place the kids for their Easter pic?
March 27th, 2010 at 1:43 pm
Curt, you actually talked to Annabelle???? I’m soooo jealous!
Princess, what kind of Azaleas are they? Do they normally bloom this early?
March 27th, 2010 at 3:51 pm
Yeah, she was doing a show for Planet Green that we were doing PR for. Very nice woman. She’s committed to this “Do Not Mail List” cause which is like the do not call list, except being on this one prevents you from getting unwanted catalogs and junk mail. Great idea considering all the trees wasted to produce this stuff. Problem is that the USPS gets paid a ton of money by these companies and can’t afford to lose that revenue now or any other time. So it ain’t happening. On a side note, I was also on the phone with the Postmaster General a few weeks ago. Expect 5 day mail service very soon.
Perfect day in Atlanta to be at the ball park.
March 27th, 2010 at 3:52 pm
Big week coming up people. 3 new shows. Can you handle it?
March 27th, 2010 at 3:54 pm
What kind of Azaleas? The pink kind? I have no idea. I thought they usually bloom by now but maybe Easter’s just really early this year. The main reason for my concern is they bloomed in December crazy things.
Having settled that, I’m tired of Spring Training. I’m ready for the real deal! I was checking out past ABT shows (needed to be entertained during my weed pulling) and noticed only 20 or so comments for shows from a year ago. My how far you’ve come. Thanks in part to all the Avett, gardening, TBS, TWSS randomness. Speaking of random…I found the best dress at LLBean. It’s red with navy trim! I will own it!
March 27th, 2010 at 3:56 pm
3 new shows? Hells to the yeas!
March 27th, 2010 at 4:31 pm
THREE ABT PODCASTS IN A WEEK?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAVyGJGMbno&feature=related
March 27th, 2010 at 5:04 pm
Somebody call the Coast Guard. I think Bub’s gone off the deep end and needs a rescue diver to pull him out…well, it IS exciting though..3 shows and Real Baseball starts this week!!
March 27th, 2010 at 5:05 pm
Leah, if they bloomed in Dec. it may delay their next show. Maybe later this Summer?
March 27th, 2010 at 5:56 pm
Thanks TCC…bummer. Bub, I watched that movie almost every Saturday. I’d like to say I was little but I was actually in High school. That’s how I roll. BTW…don’t you hate it when you can’t get a song out of your head?
March 27th, 2010 at 7:27 pm
Yikes. Just added up the innings and earned runs allowed by the 7 guys the Mets have used as starters. Santana, Maine, Perez, Pelfrey, Figgy, Nieve, and some other dude.
88 innings pitched. 62 runs allowed. Nobody’s north of 5.00 ERA. So… it’s us and the Marlins chasing the Phils, then?
March 27th, 2010 at 8:32 pm
Yikes is right. I hate the Mets. The Marlins scare me a little and not just because of their unsightly infielder.
March 27th, 2010 at 9:09 pm
What the hell’s all this about trading Ross??? I’m about to be very grumpy.
•The Braves have told other clubs that David Ross is available, “possibly in a catcher-for-catcher swap for a younger backup-catcher type.” -MLBTR
March 27th, 2010 at 9:17 pm
Sounds like a bad idea to me. Who would you rather have than Ross?
March 27th, 2010 at 9:21 pm
Nobody. Makes absolutely zero sense. I can’t make the rumor make any sense at all unless Ross has requested a trade to somewhere he can play every day. No reason to make a catcher-for-catcher deal when you already have the best back-up catcher there is – what IS that?
If we get a younger, upside type, how will that help us rest McCann this year?? And if it’s a younger guy who could produce immediately, why would any team swap us that just to get the older guy?
I smell a rat.
March 27th, 2010 at 10:13 pm
Bub – Loved your Beatles/Heyward post on DOB’s blog … Particularly the One After 909 line. Damn there’s some great songs on Let it Be. Anyway.
The Ross thing is either nothing or the Braves, given that this is the final year of his contract, are looking to pinch pennies if they can in a catcher for catcher swap, assuming that they won’t re-sign him for the money he might garner at the end of the year. It also means that they have NO faith in Sammons.
March 27th, 2010 at 10:14 pm
THREE ABT PODCASTS IN A WEEK?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfgFVLzShWs
March 27th, 2010 at 10:15 pm
121 was me, by the way. So, in a unrelated note, saw How To Train Your Dragon with one of my sons this afternoon. Really great.
March 27th, 2010 at 10:51 pm
Poor Ross. Do guys take things like this personally? I’d get my feelings hurt. Speaking of feelings…very funny post Bubdylan however, don’t go and get swallowed up in DOB’s board or we will have a problem. Remember some of us have very tiny screens and looking at 5 million comments to find one’s friends is borderline miserable. Just don’t forget…”Hell hath no fury.”
March 27th, 2010 at 11:20 pm
Glaus’s defense at 1st. Yeesh. Repeat ten times fast…its just jitters…its just jitters…
March 27th, 2010 at 11:26 pm
re 124 it is “waiting moderation” for an hour…is that because it has unfamiliar internet links and the site is set to block them so you can check that there are no dirty links? thats pretty cool IT…
…or am I on the black list????
March 28th, 2010 at 1:37 am
It was just the one time, honey, I swear, and I didn’t even enjoy it.
March 28th, 2010 at 1:39 am
Will, hilarious.
March 28th, 2010 at 1:44 am
Just saw “The Blind Side.” A little on the ABC After School Special end of the things, but I was impressed with Ms. Bullock’s transformation. Normally when the bubbly Meg Ryan/ Doris Day type goes all tough-girl on us, it feels contrived. But she didn’t flinch and I totally bought it.
March 28th, 2010 at 2:06 am
“Damn there’s some great songs on Let it Be.”
Steve, have you tried “Let it Be – Naked?” [pauses for the jokes] I liked it so well that I threw away the original. To me, that’s the real LIB album now. I know that’s blasphemy to some purists, but I think this is the rare occassion where messing with the original was the right thing to do. Especially since it was under the guidance of Paul (and I think George and Ringo are on record as loving it. At least Ringo is. I think.)
Don’t care for Across the Universe (I know, also blasphemy) or The Long and Winding Road, but the rest of the album ranks very high for me.
My Top 5
1. Abbey Road
2. The White Album (my special version, which deletes a few disasters like No. 9)
3. Rubber Soul
4. Let it Be – Naked
5. Sgt. Pepper (Ugh, feeling a pang of regret for placing Pepper so low, but I’ll… let it be)
March 28th, 2010 at 2:27 pm
Tell me this is the end of the Chavez experiment.
March 28th, 2010 at 3:18 pm
Everybody breathe easy…
Braves officials were unequivocal in shooting down a Dave Ross internet trade rumor. “That made no sense whatsoever,” GM Frank Wren said.
March 28th, 2010 at 5:14 pm
Chavez = MFIKY’s Revenge.
March 28th, 2010 at 5:36 pm
Bobby does it again. I really hope this is his last year.
“Proctor was OK. This field is so tough; it’s like lightning on the ground. But he threw good. His arm strength and everything was good again. Chavez was victimized the same way – bunts, the little ground balls… I think he’s thrown better the last two times out. He’s given up a ton of runs, but he’s throwing strikes. … He’s throwing better. Believe it or not, with the stats – if you’re going to look at them, you’d say ‘you’re nuts.’ But he’s throwing much better. He’s in the strike zone better.”
Because being in the strike zone is the main thing about not giving up runs.
March 28th, 2010 at 7:06 pm
Was Bobby this homeristic (I promise it’s a word, no need to look it up) last Spring Training or is he getting worse with age? I don’t know who I hope fills the last bullpen spot. Not Chavez or Jo Jo…or Proctor. This article made me more excited than ever!
http://tinyurl.com/yhtbkqj
March 28th, 2010 at 7:17 pm
Leah, there’s an insider article that I could only read a paragraph of suggesting Prado as a good fantasy pick up. It said a break out year for him is a possibility.
March 28th, 2010 at 7:22 pm
How fun would that be! I just love that guy! Speaking of love…where’s that new show we were promised? Allergies aren’t going to let me stay up past midnight.
Bub, I loved The Blind Side but the book (as usually) was better. And…poor Sandy.
March 28th, 2010 at 9:04 pm
Bobby as a “Homer” is what gives him his considerable reputation as a “players manager”. He always has their back. That’s why we always hear players say they love playing for him. I’m ok with him not knocking a kid who had a bad day in ST.
Go Braves!
March 28th, 2010 at 9:27 pm
Tcc, I respect that about Bobby, but you don’t have to sugarcoat to be supportive.
Supportive:
“________ had a rough one today, but he’s a hard worker and we expect him to bounce back.”
“Yeah, _______ isn’t finding his groove right now. Some days you’re the windshield, some days you’re the bug, I guess.”
Telling lies that disrespect the game and insult everyone’s intelligence:
“I thought his pitches were great. Those last four homers weren’t hit well at all. His fast ball really hit the bats with a lot of zip, you could tell by the sound. Got some unlucky calls on the 6 of the 7 walks. Reminds me of Greg Maddux.”
“_______ struck out 4 times, but boy, those swings, if they HAD made contact, you’re talking about a whole different outcome.”
March 28th, 2010 at 9:32 pm
Show #99, we sit down with Jesse Chavez
Stevie: Hi everybody! Jesse’s been kind enough to join me and Curt at Curt’s Atlanta home. How’s it going Jesse?
Curt: Jesse, spider on your arm, be very still…
*Chaos and screaming as Curt wails on Chavez’ pitching arm with an Andruw Jones souvenir bat.*
March 28th, 2010 at 9:35 pm
Bub- don’t be so hard on Bobby. He’s just getting the best out of his guys …
New show will be up shortly.
March 28th, 2010 at 9:40 pm
Steve’s being sarcastic…right? If I were a struggling player I would appreciate the skipper not bashing my performance. However, I would also be mortified by some of his exaggerations and embellishments.
March 28th, 2010 at 9:52 pm
“He’s just getting the best out of his guys …”
I would like to see the total sample of before and after stats both from players who left Bobby’s leadership and went to other teams, and from guys who left other teams and came here. If Bobby makes the stats better beyond normal trending for player development and aging, I’ll eat my hat.
March 28th, 2010 at 9:52 pm
Re 126…Just got it. I’m a little slower on cold meds
March 28th, 2010 at 9:52 pm
Hey guys! Despite it taking me a whole day to read up the comment section. I will make a valiant effort to make my presence known. Anyway going to opening day with 17 of my friends and we (me in particular) were curious when BP starts? Also I cant wait for the overly optomistic but pleasing prediction show. Is it this week!?!
March 28th, 2010 at 9:59 pm
Hey Wiley! We’ve missed you! Did you do your homework? Just kidding.
March 28th, 2010 at 10:01 pm
“However, I would also be mortified by some of his exaggerations and embellishments.”
This is my feeling exactly.
There are things about Bobby that I love, and I’m not about to go on a bashing spree. Just need to get numb to it, or try to consider it endearing. But I’ve been incredibly diappointed in it this spring. It makes him seem silly and clownish.
But I’m board for the Bobby’s Last Dance, 100%. I think the effect will be positive on the whole. But I will be very relieved when the new manager is announced and his retirement is completely assured.
March 28th, 2010 at 10:03 pm
New Show’s UP!!!
March 28th, 2010 at 10:04 pm
Bub, my point about BC is that he is supportive of his players, yeah, maybe to a fault, but I would never characterize him as a liar. He’s a glass (Glaus?) half full guy.
And don’t eat your hat…it might rain and you’ll need it.
March 28th, 2010 at 10:42 pm
The things he says are grossly overstated, then. If he isn’t lying, what is it? He believes that? He honestly thinks Vazquez is improving? Heaven help us.
March 29th, 2010 at 9:45 am
WOW! If he’s Talking about Vasquez he’s worse than I thought! Does he feel the need to give former players a boost as well as current players? Imagine what he says about Frenchy!
March 29th, 2010 at 9:07 pm
Chavez.
March 30th, 2010 at 4:22 pm
Vasquez…Chavez…same dif. The even sound the same.