A tough loss last night–but that will happen…. my hat off to Victorino…
Anyway, I have just returned the UAE after 6 weeks on the road (which included my 12-13 month old son) and it is great to be able to access Braves Journal on a regular basis.
It is also great (and a bit suprising) to come back to a division race; I think that the Braves are playing as well as they have since 2005….
Just got internet at home again a couple of days ago. The last two games I’ve listened to… Soriano has given up game winning homers. Ugh. Good thing I’m not that superstitious.
This will annoy some Yankees fans, which is of course a good thing. Bill James:
One could look at it this way: that the Atlanta Braves from 1992 to 2006 were probably comparable in quality to the New York Yankees from 1949 through 1964, but the Braves won only one World Championship whereas the Yankees won I think nine, with much of that difference explained by the playoff system. It is difficult to imagine that the Yankees could win nine World Championships in 16 years if they had to survive three short series every year.
The other reason is that the American League sucked because it integrated so slowly.
@10 – Wouldn’t that be the Braves from 1991? I seem to remember a pretty good team from that year that played in (perhaps) the greatest world series of all time.
I hate Victorino too. I still resent that hit on McCann a few years ago. I know, I know… he’s a good ballplayer, even BMac said it was a clean hit, blah, blah, blah… but I don’t care. I don’t like him anyway. The fact that he’s a Phillie makes me hate him even more. No good sportsmanship awards for me I guess. 🙂
I used to respect, even like that ballclub in the Dykstra, Daulton, Kruk era. When the Braves lost to them in the 93 playoffs, I had to tip my hat… well, other than the fact that the guys let Mitch “Wild Thing” Williams put them away.
Heading out to my niece’s birthday party and the game will probably be decided before I get back. Here’s hoping I get back to you guys talking about a big win for the Bravos!
I was wondering the same thing Mac. I know Norton has the pictures and all, but I would think Infante would be a little higher on the list than Norton last night.
Meanwhile, Idiot Karros is harping on and on about Chipper’s flare single, not mentioning the many, many hard-hit balls that the Phillies have caught. Or, for that matter, the ball that just stopped in right field to turn a double into a triple.
The Mets just tied it up against the Giants bottom 8. And with the game tied at 4, they had runners on 2B and 3B when the Giants intentionally walked Daniel Murphy to get to… our Jeffy, who – being him – made an out to go 0-4 with 4 LOB.
you grab him, mac……i’ll hold the door.
We will Beer Board him
Every time I see a Dylan video, I’m just going to pretend it’s Cannibal Corpse.
That’s how I cope.
Beer boarding isn’t torture, is it?
Am I the only one fortunate enough to have his local Fox station decide to show preseason Falcons football instead of the Braves game today?
God i hope we get good KK today, the one we had before tge yankees game
A tough loss last night–but that will happen…. my hat off to Victorino…
Anyway, I have just returned the UAE after 6 weeks on the road (which included my 12-13 month old son) and it is great to be able to access Braves Journal on a regular basis.
It is also great (and a bit suprising) to come back to a division race; I think that the Braves are playing as well as they have since 2005….
KK should be able to get the job done!
An article in The New York Times about the absence of left-handed catchers. McCann is quoted.
Lefties Left Out
Just got internet at home again a couple of days ago. The last two games I’ve listened to… Soriano has given up game winning homers. Ugh. Good thing I’m not that superstitious.
This will annoy some Yankees fans, which is of course a good thing. Bill James:
The other reason is that the American League sucked because it integrated so slowly.
Remy, thanks for the link.
Bless Bill James….
@10 – Wouldn’t that be the Braves from 1991? I seem to remember a pretty good team from that year that played in (perhaps) the greatest world series of all time.
McLouth
Prado
Chip
Bmac
Yunel
GA
Diaz
Roach
Id like to see Infante start against Hamels, for GA I think
Oh wow, forgot the game was at 4. (4:30 probably because of Fox)
13 — Obviously a typo. We know what he meant.
@16 – I know – just feels good to think about it. Something all on the board could appreciate.
@14 – Sad to say, but Cox should have probably switched Roach and BMac in the order there. In fact, Ross should probably be playing today.
#18 – I dont know check out Bmac day and night splits. Ross and McCann havent dont anything against lefties either
Here’s a little trivia question that I came across:
Rank these pitchers by the number of quality starts (min. 6 innings, max. 3 earned runs) in the postseason:
Roger Clemens
Pedro Martinez
Greg Maddux
Randy Johnson
And now rank those pitchers by the percentage of quality starts in the postseason.
I think you’ll be surprised.
I hate Victorino too. I still resent that hit on McCann a few years ago. I know, I know… he’s a good ballplayer, even BMac said it was a clean hit, blah, blah, blah… but I don’t care. I don’t like him anyway. The fact that he’s a Phillie makes me hate him even more. No good sportsmanship awards for me I guess. 🙂
I used to respect, even like that ballclub in the Dykstra, Daulton, Kruk era. When the Braves lost to them in the 93 playoffs, I had to tip my hat… well, other than the fact that the guys let Mitch “Wild Thing” Williams put them away.
Heading out to my niece’s birthday party and the game will probably be decided before I get back. Here’s hoping I get back to you guys talking about a big win for the Bravos!
Why the hell is Cox batting LaRoche 8th?
I’d argue he should be hitting cleanup, but certainly not 8th!
i’m kinda surprised hes playing at all against Hamels. so i guess the 8 hole sounds about right.
More Bob Dylan!
http://tinyurl.com/m92wp9
Wait, why am I seeing football instead of the Braves?
Nice snag by Chipper
*sigh* I can’t see the freaking game because apparently a preseason football game is more important.
I wonder if Infante still isn’t right. You could have him play second, with Prado at first, or in center, or in left.
Gambatte, Kawakami-san.
I was wondering the same thing Mac. I know Norton has the pictures and all, but I would think Infante would be a little higher on the list than Norton last night.
14 pitches for Hamels–a nice AB for McCann even if it did not have an immediate impact….
Good at-bat, but he might have swung at ball 4 a couple of times. Close enough that you can’t fault him, though.
What is it with the Braves swinging at the first pitch?
I agree Bethany, I wish they would be a bit more patient. Make Hamels throw some pitches!
Matt Rickey Henderson Diaz, gotta love him
Barrel up, Roach.
Wow. How did Matt Diaz, of all people, suddenly get the green light all the time?
I see the pattern now. Matt steals and then they walk the next guy.
Should’ve tried for third.
This sucks. Hamels’ platoon splits. So of course, we start four lefties.
Gosh, I wonder what he would have done if he was a real cleanup hitter.
Right on, Pimpbot.
I guess that is why he is hitting cleanup – 11 for 28 now against Hamels!
Oh yeah.
Apparently McCann didn’t tell Esco the secret to not having his ball caught by Victorino.
Waitasecond. Kawakami? Japanese TV?
BRB.
How I hate him.
Okay, there are many interesting things on Japanese TV at 6 o’clock on Sunday morning. Atlanta Braves baseball isn’t one of them, though.
@48
I think there is a TBS joke there somewhere
Why was Adam playing so far off the line with a left handed batter up?
I do not believe this crap.
Damn it.
Wow we were fortunate to get out of that with the tie.
Hamels has 3 BBs and 1 K. Why just 2 runs?
The problem with kidnapping Victorino is that it would lead to a huge increase in DVD rentals of Celtic Pride.
Great, we’re turning into the Mets.
Things fall apart…
What happened to McLouth? Wasn’t watching.
How close did Chipper come to hitting that one out?
Victorino bumped the wall.
Victorino’s back to the wall.
Unless I missed it, they didn’t show anything going wrong for McLouth. Can only guess his hamstring is sore.
I think I hate “everybody clap your hands” more than Victorino.
What happened to Prado?
Something with his leg or hip. He tweaked it on a swing.
Good inning.
Runs, please.
61 — seriously.
This is unfair.
Surely this is Hamels last inning?
This sucks.
Meanwhile, Idiot Karros is harping on and on about Chipper’s flare single, not mentioning the many, many hard-hit balls that the Phillies have caught. Or, for that matter, the ball that just stopped in right field to turn a double into a triple.
Fuck.
Typical.
what is wrong with mcclouth and prado?
I got yankees twins on fox. sigh
How big was that play by Kawakami?
Seems like every big series the last three years, the offense has gone limp.
oh Jeremy its not the offense, its we just have to tip our caps to the opposing pitchers. They are just too good
And every hard hit ball goes to someone, or Victorino beams himself to a place to catch it.
at least we arent listening to Chip today
Huge outs by O’Flaherty.
O’Thankgoderty.
Does anyone know who does that redition of Dylan’s “Forever Young” during that commercial break?
I wonder what he wouldve done against Howard in the 9th last night, either way the score looks awfully familiar
Even when he doesn’t make the play, the Braves only get one base out of it.
Oh, look, a bunt.
I just said that Victorino sucks and my 2-year-old repeated me. Excellent.
a bunt by Javy or a hit by Norton, which is more likely? Ill take Javy
Well, this is cute.
Was anybody else relieved Norton didn’t hit there?
Jerry Manuel is a putz.
I wasn’t enthused to see KK start the 7th… and it went even worse than I expected.
Good thing Ibanez can’t field.
Okay, Omar, pick up where you left off.
Myers “slipped coming out of his truck and injured his eye”. Translation: he lost a fight.
ha
Is that like the Jeff Kent injury where he got hurt washing his car?
Shit.
So glad our manager loves giving away outs.
This pretty much feels like a typical Braves playoff series, only in August.
I hate Victorino.
Boy, it’s a good thing Gonzalez didn’t face Howard last night, huh?
Peanut says Prado left the game with “heat-related symptoms.”
IOW, he cramped up after drinking too much beer last night. Boy, this translation thing is fun.
Why wasn’t this the strategy last night with lefty against lefty? Looks pretty effective to me!
Greetings from Hollywood…
Nice work, Gonzo. Let’s get some runs.
Remember when Cole Hamels sucked this year? I miss that.
It’s 87 degrees in Atlanta today, and cloudy. If Prado was cramping with this, he would have died in late July.
Brian should probably be bunting here.
I was thinking the same thing, Mac.
Unbelievable.
Ballgame.
TYPICAL.
Guess I can cancel my mlbtv now….
The Mets just tied it up against the Giants bottom 8. And with the game tied at 4, they had runners on 2B and 3B when the Giants intentionally walked Daniel Murphy to get to… our Jeffy, who – being him – made an out to go 0-4 with 4 LOB.
Will they break our heart or simply lay down quietly?
Now I love bunts.
WOW!!!!!
And that is why the bunt is sometimes a good play.
Diaz has 2 homeruns in 3 at bats against Lidge and Bobby has him bunt and it works out, go figure!
Three errors in 2 plays. Thanks, Phils!
Edit: Oh, they changed ACHE’s ball into a single. Whatever. Let’s win this thing.
Maybe Norton should bunt here!
According to gameday, a bunt + a fielding error got the runner on first home. Can someone tell me what happened?
Lidge bobbled Diaz’s bunt (error 1) & throws ball down RF line (error 2). Runner comes all the way around, Diaz ends up at third.
C’mon Church….don’t be scared.
WTF was that….terrible at-bat.
Be a hero, Omar.
Yeahhh. A gift win, thanks Phils.
Loss in extras?
Go out to batten down the hatches (crazy storms here) and we tie this thing up. Time to close the deal.
Edit: YES!
Yay!!!
Infante!!!!
wait, what? i leave for 5 minutes and it’s over?
What a great job by our pitching staff. Again.
And what a SILLY bunt. Again. It turned into gold, but it was silly nonetheless. Diaz 2-3 with 2 HR against Lidge, and Bobby makes him bunt!
Nice!
@127 – That was the one time I thought it was a good bunt. Diaz has hit into a ton of double plays recently.
Recap is up.
There was not one hard hit ball that inning. Thanks, Lidge.