April 27 Gamethread: Braves (Smoltz) at Mets (Figueroa)

[McCarroll21]

Let's go Kelly! Stay patient!

[jones2510]

Lets go kelly get it started

ugh

[Rip4144]

Schoenweis next inning would be the smartest move by the Mets. Good thing Kelly and Gregor hit lefties pretty well.

Two lefties in a row and who wanted McCann to hit 3rd. That would be three in a row.

[brnt247]

Stupid huge stadium.

[gobravez]

UGH!

[McCarroll21]

That damn spot in CF has killed us this weekend. Gah!

[JCStone7]

Effing cavernous Shea

[brnt247]

Two lefties in a row and who wanted McCann to hit 3rd. That would be three in a row.

Actually, I proposed Prado in the two hole.

[McCarroll21]

Two lefties in a row and who wanted McCann to hit 3rd. That would be three in a row.
No it wouldn't because we both said Prado should hit second, thus no back-to-back lefties.

[brnt247]

This guy cannot catch the ball behind the plate.

[Chuck61686]

Pete Van Wieren really needs to stop making every ball hit to the warning track sound like it's going to be a home run

[jones2510]

lets go jeff

[McCarroll21]

Pete Van Wieren really needs to stop making every ball hit to the warning track sound like it's going to be a home run
If you saw these flyballs to the warning track, you'd think they were gone when they left the bat, too.

[McCarroll21]

Add a foot to your last ball Teix!

[brnt247]

Pete Van Wieren really needs to stop making every ball hit to the warning track sound like it's going to be a home run

I don't really listen to him that often, but I know I thought that ball was gone. Maybe on other hits he does a Chip impersonation, but I think that was a legit home run type call.

[gobravez]

If you saw these flyballs to the warning track, you'd think they were gone when they left the bat, too.


touche.

[JCStone7]

Atta boy Frenchy!

Blast one Teix!

[vnodnarb]

Let's go Mark, tie it up.

[RockTheShow]

Tie it up Teix!!

[jones2510]

lets go tex!!

[McCarroll21]

Let's go Teix!

[RockTheShow]

Swing away Teix!

[McCarroll21]

Zone sure has tightened up since it was 4-0.

[JCStone7]

Are you effing kidding me

[vnodnarb]

You have to be kidding me.

[brnt247]

STUPID HUGE STADIUM.

[McCarroll21]

Teixeira will not sign with the Mets.

CitiField has the same measurements, I believe.

[RockTheShow]

This is a joke I guess.

[gobravez]

I HATE SHEA STADIUM!

[Moylan #58]

We just can't get a break...

[jones2510]

ugh

[JCStone7]

Um we should have 3 HR's by now

[JCStone7]

I'd gladly push the detonation button when they blow this shithole down

[RockTheShow]

I'd gladly push the detonation button when they blow this shithole down

I second this.

[dogmanx23]

that was so lucky

[brnt247]

Teixeira will not sign with the Mets.

CitiField has the same measurements, I believe.

Citi is a bit smaller
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citi_Field
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shea_stadium

[Chuck61686]

Ok, I'm listening to the Mets announcers now

I am sick and tired of Pete making every ball hit to the outfield sound like it was a home run...does this guy have no depth perception or something? Tex hits a fly ball caught by Church and makes it sound like a home run, especially after he said Beltran won't get it. This is pathetic to say the least.

[brnt247]

Ok, I'm listening to the Mets announcers now

I am sick and tired of Pete making every ball hit to the outfield sound like it was a home run...does this guy have no depth perception or something? Tex hits a fly ball caught by Church and makes it sound like a home run, especially after he said Beltran won't get it. This is pathetic to say the least.

Everyone on the planet thought it was a home run...........

[McCarroll21]

Citi is deeper to the gaps, slightly smaller in center and slightly smaller down the lines.

[Moylan #58]

We should be winning this game right now, and Tex should have like 2 or 3 home runs.

[McCarroll21]

Ok, I'm listening to the Mets announcers now

I am sick and tired of Pete making every ball hit to the outfield sound like it was a home run...does this guy have no depth perception or something? Tex hits a fly ball caught by Church and makes it sound like a home run, especially after he said Beltran won't get it. This is pathetic to say the least.
He caught it at the wall. You really need a TV.

[brnt247]

In this type of situation, shouldn't the term 'Plate Appearance' be altered when stating how many times a player has actually stepped up to the plate?

[Chuck61686]

Um we should have 3 HR's by now

Have you been listening to Pete Van Wieren's play by play?

[Chuck61686]

He caught it at the wall. You really need a TV.

I have a TV, but the Braves aren't on TBS anymore.

[gobravez]

Delgado... gah

[Moylan #58]

Of course...

[jones2510]

:(

[McCarroll21]

I have a TV, but the Braves aren't on TBS anymore.
Get mlb.tv, Extra Innings, something or don't gripe about play-by-play on the radio when you can't see how close these balls are to leaving the yard.

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Back down three.

[brnt247]

Maybe Shea is just one of those parks where Ohman can't pitch?

Mmmhmm

[vnodnarb]

I wouldn't give them a curtain call either if they booed me like that.

[McCarroll21]

I wouldn't give them a curtain call either if they booed me like that.
Same. That's just one more thing for them to gripe at though.

[JCStone7]

Nice DP started by Brent

[DRbravesfan29]

Oh man...*sigh*...got the 8th and 9th...do something Braves...they'll probably bring Sanchez....and then Mr.Perfecto aka Wagner.

[lavell12]

well the braves haven't had a big comeback yet this season, today would be a good time for a first.

[JCStone7]

Have you been listening to Pete Van Wieren's play by play?

No I shelled out the bucks to "see" the game and "see" the ball off the bat.

[DRbravesfan29]

*sigh* cmon do something against this guy...he will pitch to Mac and then Sanchez..

[jones2510]

come on braves

[brnt247]

*sigh* cmon do something against this guy...he will pitch to Mac and then Sanchez..

Kotsay too.

[McCarroll21]

No I shelled out the bucks to "see" the game and "see" the ball off the bat.
Just as Pete did and we all thought they were gone when they left the bat. lol

[JCStone7]

Ugh, McCann is doing the toe-tap

[Chuck61686]

Even though the Braves aren't play well today, I turned this game off cuz
1) I can't stand Pete's play-by-play where he thinks every ball hit to the outfield is destined to be a home run.
2) I can't stand the homer Mets announcers.

Anyways, hope the Braves win it...I'm out

[brnt247]

Ugh, McCann is doing the toe-tap

You don't like it? I think it balances you out and helps the timing out a lot.

[JCStone7]

Even though the Braves aren't play well today, I turned this game off cuz
1) I can't stand Pete's play-by-play where he thinks every ball hit to the outfield is destined to be a home run.
2) I can't stand the homer Mets announcers.

Anyways, hope the Braves win it...I'm out

That's a win in itself

[Chuck61686]

No I shelled out the bucks to "see" the game and "see" the ball off the bat.

I'm a full time college student taking 19 credit hours with $35k/year grad school up ahead so I wish I had the funds to pay the exorbitant costs to see the game on TV.

[gobravez]

Holy shit, I just flipped over to the taladega race, and Hamlin and Stewart were running 207 down the back strech, pulling away from the rest of the pack that was running 194.:eek:

[JCStone7]

I'm a full time college student taking 19 credit hours with $35k/year grad school up ahead so I wish I had the funds to pay the exorbitant costs to see the game on TV.

Well since I have a job and done my time in school I'll enjoy what I pay for.

[brnt247]

I'm a full time college student taking 19 credit hours with $35k/year grad school up ahead so I wish I had the funds to pay the exorbitant costs to see the game on TV.

Me too, and since I like to watch baseball and don't want to listen to the radio I shell out the cash anyway. You can either pay for mlb.tv/extra innings, or continue to listen to it on the radio. Listening to it on the radio and complaining the whole time on this forum probably isn't an option.

[vnodnarb]

Cavs win 100-97.

[gobravez]

Even though the Braves aren't play well today, I turned this game off cuz
1) I can't stand Pete's play-by-play where he thinks every ball hit to the outfield is destined to be a home run.
2) I can't stand the homer Mets announcers.

Anyways, hope the Braves win it...I'm out

Would you shutup about the play-by-play already? Can you not read? Everybody here is telling you that everybody else thought that those balls off the bat where homers as well, not just pete.

[vnodnarb]

Cavs win 100-97.

Lebron with 34-12-7.

[JCStone7]

Lebron with 34-12-7.

Well if they split up East and West awards I'd say MVP

[McCarroll21]

I'm a full time college student taking 19 credit hours with $35k/year grad school up ahead so I wish I had the funds to pay the exorbitant costs to see the game on TV.
I think most of us here can understand why that would prevent you from getting one of the packages that would allow you to watch the games, but remember that it's your choice to not watch. If it's your choice to not watch, you're not going to get much sympathy from others when you're whining about what you've chosen as your best option.

At least you're listening to the right team, though.

I guess I'll just say that the Braves have had three or four balls hit to the warning track that would have been gone had the sun been out or in a different park. They were hit well, just didn't carry.

[McCarroll21]

The 'Bridge is smoooth!

[gobravez]

alright, time to light Wagner up.

[vnodnarb]

Can we please at least break up Wagner's perfect season with a hit?

[JCStone7]

C'mon Lilli!

[McCarroll21]

Let's end his streak of no-hit stuff with a bang! :)

[jones2510]

lets go brent

[lavell12]

great lillibridge is leading off the innning, he better bunt for a hit.

[RockTheShow]

Of course...to the wall.

[gobravez]

brent?

[vnodnarb]

I loathe warning tracks.

[DRbravesfan29]

Man...that was close!!!!!!! Friggin Shea!!!!!!

[McCarroll21]

Ugh! Everyone has warning track power...

[JCStone7]

I'd gladly push the detonation button when they blow this shithole down

:please: let me do it

[jones2510]

lets go matt get a hit

[vnodnarb]

Come on Matty put a fastball in the right field seats.

[jones2510]

nice matt

[McCarroll21]

Woo! Matty breaks up the no-hitter!

[JCStone7]

Haha Wagner no longer perfect

[jones2510]

lets go kelly

[RockTheShow]

Stay on it Kage!

[vnodnarb]

Haha Wagner no longer perfect

Time to wipe out that perfect ERA.

[McCarroll21]

Let's go Kelly!

[JCStone7]

Blanco get on so Frenchy can tie it :D

[jones2510]

lets go blanco

[McCarroll21]

And it comes down to Gregor Blanco... get us to Jeffrey!

[vnodnarb]

It's not looking good for Geb.

[RockTheShow]

O that was frusterating.

[jones2510]

ugh

[McCarroll21]

My BN account is nearing the state of the mortals...

[DRbravesfan29]

Meh.....we better sweep the 2-game series against the Nats but you never know..Tim Redding is pitching on Tuesday...

[Chuck61686]

I shut off the game cuz I got tired of Pete's inability to distinguish a fly ball out from a home run...so I came back here just HOPING to see lots of happy posts about the Braves coming back...

Anyways, let's hope the Braves beat up the Nats like they should...but perhaps more importantly, I hope Yunel and Chipper are back in the lineup Tuesday. And I hope Smoltz and Soriano aren't hurt...something doesn't seem right.

[Chuck61686]

Meh.....we better sweep the 2-game series against the Nats but you never know..Tim Redding is pitching on Tuesday...

I second that. Good thing we miss John Lannan's turn though - his ERA is down to 2.64 on the year!

[Chop33]

ugh... 7 innings and 8 runs in the last two games by Smoltz and Hudson... who would have thought :(

[SamtheBravesFan]

ugh... 7 innings and 8 runs in the last two games by Smoltz and Hudson... who would have thought :(

Both of them have their problems, and Smoltz... well, you almost have to expect this from him every now and then if he's going to pitch with such a bad shoulder. As for Hudson, it's his inconsistency cropping up again. If he insists that there's nothing wrong with his health, then it could be simply location.

[jschafer5]

I blame the rally babe.

[vnodnarb]

Hopefully getting Glavine, Escobar, and Chipper back on Tuesday can help right our damaged ship.

[Chop33]

Both of them have their problems, and Smoltz... well, you almost have to expect this from him every now and then if he's going to pitch with such a bad shoulder. As for Hudson, it's his inconsistency cropping up again. If he insists that there's nothing wrong with his health, then it could be simply location.

yea, I expect it from both every now and then... but not at the same time :(

and Smoltz usually can pull it together for "big" games, such as vs. our rival.

[Brainofj21]

When we don't have Chipper in the lineup it's almost a totally different team. I'm not sure there is another team in the league that is so Dependant on one player.


Tough series to watch

[Chuck61686]

With the depth of our starting rotation, I say we give Smoltz some serious time off (ie. three starts) once Hampton is re-activated...if Smoltz's shoulder is having problems this early in the season, we must address it now, not later.

[cjones1999]

Ugh, McCann is doing the toe-tap
Doesn't seem to hurt Chipper's timing, and he does two!

[DRbravesfan29]

Braves.com:

Smoltz's postgame reaction could have come from the frustration of losing consecutive starts or experiencing his worst start of the season on the day after Hudson lasted just three innings for the second time in three starts. There's also a chance that the veteran hurler has gained the belief that the tightness that has existed between his neck and shoulder is actually a sign that he is battling a more serious injury.

Before heading to Washington with his teammates early Sunday evening, Smoltz said there's a chance he could return to Atlanta within the next few days for further medical evaluation. Thus, it's safe to say he's certainly questionable for Saturday's scheduled start against the Reds.




:bricks: The news just keep on coming..*sigh*...... the way im seeing things here....there's a serious chance Smoltz is going to the DL again.....*gulp*

[BF91]

Braves.com:

the veteran hurler has gained the belief that the tightness that has existed between his neck and shoulder is actually a sign that he is battling a more serious injury.

he's certainly questionable for Saturday's scheduled start against the Reds


Well crap! :mad:

[vnodnarb]

Just give Smoltz some time off like 2-3 weeks. We're going to need him for the long haul.

[cjones1999]

I guess it should be noted that Jorge Posada is on the DL. Short him, protraders.

[McCarroll21]

I guess it should be noted that Jorge Posada is on the DL. Short him, protraders.
You're late.

[Moylan #58]

So, if Smoltz goes on the DL, who will take his place? Bennett?

[McCarroll21]

So, if Smoltz goes on the DL, who will take his place? Bennett?
It'll probably depend on how long it is. If it's just a start or two, probably Bennett. If it's a while, probably Chuck or Jo-Jo.

[gobravez]

We have 3 much needed off-days coming up.

off-day(tomorrow), play 2 (nats), off-day(Thursday), play 3 (reds), off-day (next monday).

[JCStone7]

Doesn't seem to hurt Chipper's timing, and he does two!

Okay not everyone can hit like Chipper. Chipper has proven it works in his case, Andruw did it some last year as well as Francoeur, is it okay for them to use the toe-tap since Chipper does?

[McCarroll21]

I think McCann's done the toe-tap or a variation of it for a long time.

[JCStone7]

I think McCann's done the toe-tap or a variation of it for a long time.

I just noticed yesterday... not like it matters anyways

[McCarroll21]

I just noticed yesterday... not like it matters anyways
Well, if it's enough reason to get you all up in arms and griping about it yesterday and then means enough to go dig through posts to respond to one today, I'd say you think it matters to you.

[JCStone7]

Well, if it's enough reason to get you all up in arms and griping about it yesterday and then means enough to go dig through posts to respond to one today, I'd say you think it matters to you.

Haha, nah I just can't stand to be called out by cjones, plus his reply was only 1 page back I didn't go digging.