Coach (2010 or Bust)
on September 12, 2009 at 12:25 pm
We had an ace on the mound last night and another again today in Tim Hudson. Let’s just hope this game doesn’t turn into the nail biter we saw last night.
I’m still pissed at LaRussa. Kyle Lohse? Carpenter could have started today on regular rest and Smoltz would be pitching tomorrow. Tony’s an ass.
Coach (2010 or Bust)
on September 12, 2009 at 12:45 pm
As for those who continue to defend Bobby Cox, I ask you to rethink your thinking.
If Cox leaves Hanson on the mound Wednesday night and repeats the same thing last night, we have a four game winning streak, two complete game shut outs, the worn out bullpen gets two days off and everybody is happy.
Instead, we have Wednesday night’s meltdown, a very upset rookie pitcher, a two game winning streak, one save and tons of controversy.
Remember, I’m not the one defending Cox. Ya’ll have at it and hopefully LaRussa looks like an idiot for putting Lohse on the mound today 🙂
Ron E.
on September 12, 2009 at 12:49 pm
Considering that ex-Braves players usually dominate us, I’m just as happy not to have the Braves face Smoltz.
Jon K
on September 12, 2009 at 1:41 pm
haha love it. Mac, you and I have a love-hate relationship. I ask where the Dylan videos have been during our heated exchange and you post one the day after. Thanks for keeping me around. This place def would be less exciting without me to keep you on your toes
Watching Fresno-Wisconsin (Big 10 24, WAC 24, probably going overtime) and for some reason the people at Wisconsin played the theme from “Rocky” as Fresno was headed for the tying score. Either they’re rooting for the other team, or they’re not too bright.
Are the Braves and their good pitching staff really going to finish the season without a single 9-inning complete game all year?
Everyone calls Cox “old fashioned”, but he seems to yank starters out early and obsess over the lefty-righty matchups with relief pitchers as good as any of the new “progressive” managers.
Sam Hutcheson
on September 12, 2009 at 3:28 pm
Responding to KC in the last thread, re: trading Hanson for Longoria or Braun.
I am aware that Hanson is no longer “potential”. I am also aware that Braun and Longoria are not potential either. Furthermore I’m aware of how more likely it is that Hanson gets hurt and flames out than it is one of the stud offensive players. I like Tommy Hanson as much as the next guy. I’m ecstatic to have him in the stable for the next six years. Nonetheless, he is a starting pitcher and if you could turn him into a guy who can replace Chipper in the three hole – a true offensive force like Braun or Longoria – you do it. Not because Hanson lacks talent and potential to dominate into the future, but because of Mark Prior and Kerry Wood.
ryan c
on September 12, 2009 at 3:40 pm
can someone tell me if prado has been a + or – 2b defensively this season? it seems to me that he has really improved to the point of being a top half NL defensive 2nd baseman.
Plus/Minus has Prado as below-average at second, but outstanding at third. His range factors at both positions are excellent, though with the Braves’ heavily righthanded rotation you’d expect a lot of plays at second.
11,
UZR/150 also loves Prado at 3B (+3.5) but doesn’t at 2B (-15.0).
JL
on September 12, 2009 at 4:35 pm
Has anyone noticed Prado’s hitting has become sort of Frenchy-lite? I am having trouble watching him hit in big spots. As a matter of fact, this began when that turd left for NY. Did he move into the #7 locker or something?
They need to give Kelly one final chance over the last three weeks. Let Prado sub for Chipper one game every four.
24,
Prado has struggled mightily since Kelly came off the DL. Not counting his 0-for-3 today, he’s posted a .643 OPS in that span. KJ has posted a .903 OPS since coming off the DL. It was good while it lasted with Prado, but he’s been exposed to scouts and doesn’t have the luxury of a 45% platoon advantage, and everyone in the league except the Braves seems to have realized how to get him out and the fact that he’s just not that good of a hitter.
Hey, you’re the one saying Tennessee doesn’t suck.
JL
on September 12, 2009 at 6:06 pm
Looks like were going to blow this one without Bobby’s help. Prado and Chipper need to sit down through the next series. Give me a friggin break already.
Moylan has earned a shot at co-closer for 2110 if his arm doesn’t fall off over the winter. Medlin will need to step up.
Assuming Cox is gone, who’s next — E Perez, Acta, the Mississippi mgr?
Kyle B.
on September 12, 2009 at 6:06 pm
Loaded, none out.
Brian J.
on September 12, 2009 at 6:06 pm
David Wright homers to put the Mets up 10-9 in the 9th.
Jon K
on September 12, 2009 at 6:06 pm
Must suck to be a UGA fan right about now
Brian J.
on September 12, 2009 at 6:08 pm
Jon, that depends on whether we can defeat the Head Ballcoach.
oh, the universe is still alright… Chipper got hurt while we took the lead.
Our New Insect Overlords
on September 12, 2009 at 6:13 pm
McCann shows once again he is the epitome of a “professional hitter,” because even when he slumps, he’s still drawing walks, still driving up pitch counts. Just wish he could play first base.
Jon K
on September 12, 2009 at 6:13 pm
Wow a braves comeback! What a nice late season treat
Our New Insect Overlords
on September 12, 2009 at 6:13 pm
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We had an ace on the mound last night and another again today in Tim Hudson. Let’s just hope this game doesn’t turn into the nail biter we saw last night.
I’m still pissed at LaRussa. Kyle Lohse? Carpenter could have started today on regular rest and Smoltz would be pitching tomorrow. Tony’s an ass.
As for those who continue to defend Bobby Cox, I ask you to rethink your thinking.
If Cox leaves Hanson on the mound Wednesday night and repeats the same thing last night, we have a four game winning streak, two complete game shut outs, the worn out bullpen gets two days off and everybody is happy.
Instead, we have Wednesday night’s meltdown, a very upset rookie pitcher, a two game winning streak, one save and tons of controversy.
Remember, I’m not the one defending Cox. Ya’ll have at it and hopefully LaRussa looks like an idiot for putting Lohse on the mound today 🙂
Considering that ex-Braves players usually dominate us, I’m just as happy not to have the Braves face Smoltz.
haha love it. Mac, you and I have a love-hate relationship. I ask where the Dylan videos have been during our heated exchange and you post one the day after. Thanks for keeping me around. This place def would be less exciting without me to keep you on your toes
Watching Fresno-Wisconsin (Big 10 24, WAC 24, probably going overtime) and for some reason the people at Wisconsin played the theme from “Rocky” as Fresno was headed for the tying score. Either they’re rooting for the other team, or they’re not too bright.
I love this…
MAC 29, Big 10 27.
Are the Braves and their good pitching staff really going to finish the season without a single 9-inning complete game all year?
Everyone calls Cox “old fashioned”, but he seems to yank starters out early and obsess over the lefty-righty matchups with relief pitchers as good as any of the new “progressive” managers.
Responding to KC in the last thread, re: trading Hanson for Longoria or Braun.
I am aware that Hanson is no longer “potential”. I am also aware that Braun and Longoria are not potential either. Furthermore I’m aware of how more likely it is that Hanson gets hurt and flames out than it is one of the stud offensive players. I like Tommy Hanson as much as the next guy. I’m ecstatic to have him in the stable for the next six years. Nonetheless, he is a starting pitcher and if you could turn him into a guy who can replace Chipper in the three hole – a true offensive force like Braun or Longoria – you do it. Not because Hanson lacks talent and potential to dominate into the future, but because of Mark Prior and Kerry Wood.
can someone tell me if prado has been a + or – 2b defensively this season? it seems to me that he has really improved to the point of being a top half NL defensive 2nd baseman.
TIMMY!! Now that was unexpected.
Plus/Minus has Prado as below-average at second, but outstanding at third. His range factors at both positions are excellent, though with the Braves’ heavily righthanded rotation you’d expect a lot of plays at second.
What’s more unlikely:
A. LaRoche tripling.
B. ACHE scoring from first on anything but a home run.
C. Hudson homering.
Homeruns, 2009
Tim Hudson: 1
Greg Norton: 0
Huddy earned that home run. LaRoche’s triple was, of course, the result of the well documented (by Mac) fallacies of the baseball scoring system.
Therefore, the answer is B.
Oh, man! Ha ha! Hudson. Wow.
I love you, Peanut.
This Louisiana Tech alum wishes that were true. (We lost to Auburn 37-13 last week.)
I will never regularly read Mark Bowman on Twitter.
I won’t either, I just saw a couple of links to it.
watching hanson on fox, he hasnt answered on of their questions. is he even listening?
Would you?
Hey, its his first Episode of the year!
11,
UZR/150 also loves Prado at 3B (+3.5) but doesn’t at 2B (-15.0).
Has anyone noticed Prado’s hitting has become sort of Frenchy-lite? I am having trouble watching him hit in big spots. As a matter of fact, this began when that turd left for NY. Did he move into the #7 locker or something?
They need to give Kelly one final chance over the last three weeks. Let Prado sub for Chipper one game every four.
Why on Earth did McCann go back to second?
F**k Snitker.
24,
Prado has struggled mightily since Kelly came off the DL. Not counting his 0-for-3 today, he’s posted a .643 OPS in that span. KJ has posted a .903 OPS since coming off the DL. It was good while it lasted with Prado, but he’s been exposed to scouts and doesn’t have the luxury of a 45% platoon advantage, and everyone in the league except the Braves seems to have realized how to get him out and the fact that he’s just not that good of a hitter.
Tennessee still sucks.
Exactly! Picking Tennessee to lose every week is the smart call.
Petah is just NASTY today…
I knew I should’ve stopped watching this game before… should’ve been happy watching Game 1 of the 95 WS earlier on MLB TV.
This is amazingly incompetent.
If the season were still relevant, I’d be angry right now.
I have no idea as to why I’m still watching this. Poor Gonzo.
holy effin’ defensive meltdowns batman!
edit–I guess Gonzo figured out he’d never get out of the inning if he didn’t get a strikeout.
I was away earlier–why’d LaRussa get tossed?
Goddammit. Four straight infield misplays/ errors. Even for this team, that’s something special.
Speaking of incompetent, Georgia has to be feeling pretty queasy seeing what’s happening to Oklahoma State.
You can hear femurs snapping left and right from people jumping off the OSU bandwagon.
I would say “unbelievable” after that half inning, but the phrase lost its meaning awhile ago.
Meanwhile, UCLA is probably going to wind up taking a safety…
Prado and Chipper can make up for it here.
Wait, he didn’t bunt. Is Bobby still managing?
Dare I hope that we might yet win this one despite ourselves?
SEC incompetence
Hey, you’re the one saying Tennessee doesn’t suck.
Looks like were going to blow this one without Bobby’s help. Prado and Chipper need to sit down through the next series. Give me a friggin break already.
Moylan has earned a shot at co-closer for 2110 if his arm doesn’t fall off over the winter. Medlin will need to step up.
Assuming Cox is gone, who’s next — E Perez, Acta, the Mississippi mgr?
Loaded, none out.
David Wright homers to put the Mets up 10-9 in the 9th.
Must suck to be a UGA fan right about now
Jon, that depends on whether we can defeat the Head Ballcoach.
MCCANN THE MAN!!!
When McCann gets in one of those long ABs, look out.
Well… i mean south carolina is no daunting task. I expect you to win… if you don’t it would pretty much mark an end to the season
holy cow… after that defensive mess I can’t BELIEVE this team has come up and done something offensively
oh, the universe is still alright… Chipper got hurt while we took the lead.
McCann shows once again he is the epitome of a “professional hitter,” because even when he slumps, he’s still drawing walks, still driving up pitch counts. Just wish he could play first base.
Wow a braves comeback! What a nice late season treat
Might be the last we see of Chipper this year …
… and normality re-asserts itself.
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS !!!!!!!!!
HAIL TO THE VICTORS!!!!!!!!!
Tennessee sucks.
Nice win Mich. NICCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCE WIN
Was anyone arguing, Mac?
So we win, and the Phils lose 10-9. The universe may just be toying with us, but I’ll take this one anyway.
Amazing! The Cards are a great looking ballclub though. I like them to face the Bronx mutts in the WS and kick their ass.
The Mutts play in Queens. You’re thinking of the Skankees.
65,
Point taken, Mac. I am novice poster, but an avid reader. You kids (generally) really know what you’re talking about.
Again, assuming Bobby’s gone, who’s next y’all?
Francoeur sucks, MAC RULES!
Recap is up.