Month: May 2002

This post is a little unusual on this version of the site. I would have put it on another page on the old version, but I don’t have anywhere set up to put essays as yet.

Two Guys whose names … Finish Reading

ESPN.com – MLB – Recap – Expos at Braves – 05/30/2002

The scientists who need to study George Lombard to see how he can break bones by sneezing or putting on his socks need to turn to Chipper Jones next. … Finish Reading

ESPN.com – MLB – Recap – Expos at Braves – 05/28/2002

The Braves are alone in first place, but it was a tough road getting there, and there were casualties. The Braves won 5-2 last night, but by the end … Finish Reading

ESPN.com – MLB – Recap – Expos at Braves – 05/27/2002

The Braves are back where they belong, in first place (tied with the Mets) in the NL East. Predictably, Tom Glavine pitched them there, taking a shutout into the … Finish Reading

ESPN.com – MLB – Recap – Reds at Braves – 05/26/2002

The Braves won, but so did the Mets, and New York remains a game up. Still, it was a productive weekend, as the Braves moved into sole possession of … Finish Reading

I should probably talk about this article, where Chipper indicates he’s not happy playing the outfield. He says he has trouble focusing on the game when he’s in the outfield. I’ll throw in two other reasons; he’s not a … Finish Reading

ESPN.com – MLB – Recap – Reds at Braves – 05/25/2002

The Braves had a shot to move into a first-place tie, but couldn’t hold off the Reds. They had an early lead, 2-0, on a Rafael Furcal homer of … Finish Reading

ESPN.com – MLB – Recap – Reds at Braves – 05/24/2002

Well, that was fun. 11-2 Braves, and the game was pretty much over in the third when the good guys scored seven runs. Ken Griffey played his first game … Finish Reading

ESPN.com – MLB – Recap – Braves at Expos – 05/22/2002

Thanks to Tom Glavine, the Braves recorded their first complete game of the season. Thanks to Andruw Jones, who made a spectactular diving catch with two out in the … Finish Reading

ESPN.com – Atlanta Braves – BatStatistics

Did you realize that with Mark DeRosa on the DL, Chipper not only is the only Brave on the active roster hitting better than .300 (.320) but the only one better than Andruw at … Finish Reading