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

[McCarroll21]

<table class="tborder" border="0" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="1" width="500"><tbody><tr><td class="tcat" colspan="4" align="center"><font size="3"><strong>Braves at Mets</strong></font></td></tr><tr><td class="thead" colspan="4" align="center"><strong>April 27, 2008</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="tcat" colspan="4" align="center"><span class="smallfont"><strong>Pitching Matchup</strong></span></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="thead" align="center"><strong>ATLANTA</strong></td><td colspan="2" class="thead" align="center"><strong>NEW YORK</strong></td></tr><tr><td align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3"><img src="http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/images/players/mugshot/ph_122477.jpg"></td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3"><strong>John Smoltz</strong>
3-1, 0.78

<strong>Last appearance:</strong>
4/22 vs WAS
7.0 IP, 1 ER
Dec = Loss</td><td align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3"><img src="http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/images/players/mugshot/ph_150153.jpg"></td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3"><strong>Nelson Figueroa</strong>
1-1, 4.05

<strong>Last appearance:</strong>
4/22 at CHC
5.0 IP, 3 ER
Dec = Loss</td></tr></tbody></table><table class="tborder" border="0" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="1" width="500"><tbody><tr><td class="tcat" colspan="4" align="center"><span class="smallfont"><strong>Series at a Glance</strong></span></td></tr><tr><td class="thead" colspan="4" align="center"><strong>Series Tied 1-1</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">4/25</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3" width="50%"><strong>Braves 6</strong> @ Mets 3</td><td class="smallfont" align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">PTV</td><td class="smallfont" align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">7:10 PM (ET)</td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">4/26</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3" width="50%">Braves 3 @ <strong>Mets 4</strong></td><td class="smallfont" align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">SS</td><td class="smallfont" align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">1:10 PM (ET)</td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">4/27</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3" width="50%">Braves (Smoltz) @ Mets (Figueroa)</td><td class="smallfont" align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">SS</td><td class="smallfont" align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">1:10 PM (ET)</td></tr></tbody></table><table class="tborder" border="0" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="1" width="500"><tbody><tr><td class="tcat" colspan="4" align="center"><span class="smallfont"><strong>Today's Lineups</strong></span></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="thead" align="center"><strong>ATLANTA</strong></td><td colspan="2" class="thead" align="center" width="50%"><strong>NEW YORK</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">1.</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">K. Johnson, 2B</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">J. Reyes, SS</td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">2.</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">G. Blanco, LF</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">L. Castillo, 2B</td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">3.</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">J. Francoeur, RF</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">D. Wright, 3B</td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">4.</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">M. Teixeira, 1B</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">C. Beltran, CF</td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">5.</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">B. McCann, C</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">R. Church, RF</td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">6.</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">M. Kotsay, CF</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">C. Delgado, 1B</td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">7.</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">M. Prado, 3B</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">R. Casanova, C</td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">8.</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">B. Lillibridge, SS</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">E. Chavez, LF</td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">9.</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">J. Smoltz, P</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">N. Figureoa, P</td></tr></tbody></table><table class="tborder" border="0" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="1" width="500"><tbody><tr><td class="tcat" align="center"><span class="smallfont"><strong>Pitching Matchup</strong></span></td></tr><tr><td class="thead" align="center"><strong>John Smoltz, ATL</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">John Smoltz became the 16th pitcher in Major League history to reach 3,000 strikeouts in his last start, a hard-luck loss to Washington on Tuesday. He has struck out 10 in back-to-back games for the first time since 1997. Smoltz, 40, has allowed just 15 hits and two runs in 23 innings, striking out 31 and walking six. His seven innings against Washington marked his longest outing of the season. He beat the Mets in his first start, allowing just two hits in five scoreless innings at Atlanta.</td></tr><tr><td class="thead" align="center"><strong>Nelson Figueroa, NYM</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">Figueroa held his own against a potent Cubs lineup on Tuesday, giving up three runs in five innings in an 8-1 loss at Wrigley Field. The Mets are happy with him in the rotation while Pedro Martinez rehabs his balky left hamstring, as Figueroa was something of a Spring Training revelation.</td></tr></tbody></table><table class="tborder" border="0" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="1" width="500"><tbody><tr><td class="tcat" colspan="4" align="center"><strong>AccuScore Game Forecast</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3"><script language="Javascript" type="text/javascript"><!-- var f0=new flashObj(); f0.flashFile="http://assets.espn.go.com/swf/mlb/accuscore_mlb.swf"; f0.flashVars="&XMLURL=http://espn.go.com/mlb/accuscore/280427121.xml"; f0.ID = "as_280427121"; f0.width = "480"; f0.height = "320"; f0.DenyIEdl = "TRUE"; f0.FlashVer = 7; f0.cabVersion = "7,0,0,0"; f0.altTxt = "Flash Player Required"; f0.render(true); // --></script><embed src="http://assets.espn.go.com/swf/mlb/accuscore_mlb.swf" swliveconnect="FALSE" quality="best" scale="exactfit" flashvars="&XMLURL=http://espn.go.com/mlb/accuscore/280427121.xml" wmode="opaque" id="as_280427121" name="flash3" menu="false" devicefont="false" salign="lt" allowscriptaccess="Always" allownetworking="All" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/shockwave/download/index.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash" height="320" width="480"></td></tr></tbody></table>

[DRbravesfan29]

Go Braves!! :chop:

[gobravez]

Chipper still out...

[McCarroll21]

Now that I can comment on the lineup, what's up with Jeff batting third? Put McCann or Kelly back in there.

Go Prado-Blanco-Kelly or Kelly-Prado-McCann

[McCarroll21]

Chipper still out...
Two lineups today. One with Chipper in, one out. He's just not ready. I read last night that he was thinking Tuesday would be the first realistic time he'd be able to return.

[jones2510]

:gobraves::bravesflag2:

[jones2510]

lets go kelly

[McCarroll21]

Dang! About six inches away from a double or triple.

[ATlinVA]

anyone have an idea why i would be blacked out on mlb.tv?

[McCarroll21]

How can he still be trying to pull those pitches outside when he knows that's all he's going to get with two strikes?

[McCarroll21]

anyone have an idea why i would be blacked out on mlb.tv?
Close it out and try again. There's no reason why you should be so maybe they have a glitch or something? :confused:

[jones2510]

lets go smoltz

[McCarroll21]

*sigh* Already in trouble and we're just one batter in.

[vnodnarb]

CW20 FTW! Just slider Wright to death.

[jones2510]

K!

[vnodnarb]

CW20 FTW! Just slider Wright to death.

Good work, Smoltz own Wright.

[jones2510]

Ugh

[McCarroll21]

We've scored first in each of the two games and shown it doesn't really mean anything as we were eventually down in both of them. Let's return the favor and hold our lead.

[vnodnarb]

Dusty would be proud of that run.

[jones2510]

alright lets get some runs

[DRbravesfan29]

Cmon Offense lets go!!!!!!!!!!!! Some Runs please!!! :chop: :chop:

[jones2510]

lets go brian

[vnodnarb]

We should be able to put up 5 off Figueroa.

[DRbravesfan29]

Nice Mac....cmon Kotsay!!

[jones2510]

nice kotsay and brian

[McCarroll21]

w00t! Let's go Martin!

[DRbravesfan29]

Good Kotsay Cmon Martyr!!!!

[jones2510]

lets go prado!!

[McCarroll21]

http://www.productappeal.com/photos/sexy_costumes/dirty_martini.jpg

Martin's Martinis!

[DRbravesfan29]

UGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[vnodnarb]

No big deal, we'll get to this guy.

[jones2510]

well that sucked

[McCarroll21]

Martini is missing an olive.

[ATlinVA]

blackout fixed. the braves can start winning now.

[dogmanx23]

man i just woke up i see we are down already... come on braves get on this rookie

[BF91]

LET'S GO BRAVOS!!

[McCarroll21]

The best thing about all the Ks Smoltz is racking up is that they're coming as the result of him pitching and not just trying to slider everyone to death.

[DRbravesfan29]

Uff...Nasty K to Church!!

[McCarroll21]

man i just woke up i see we are down already... come on braves get on this rookie
Nelson Figureoa is no rookie.

[cjones1999]

KK>l!

[jones2510]

dp

[cjones1999]

Bleh. Get Casanova Smoltz.

[DRbravesfan29]

Cmon Smoltz DP here!!!

[jones2510]

lets go smoltz

[dogmanx23]

Crap!

[McCarroll21]

Are you shitting me?

[jones2510]

ugh nvm

[vnodnarb]

Smoltz doesn't look right at all today. His shoulder must be killing him.

[DRbravesfan29]

:blah: Casanova!!!!

[Rip4144]

Problems ahead

[DRbravesfan29]

Smoltz its not right today....Cmon Smoltzie!!

[vnodnarb]

That's brutal.

[DRbravesfan29]

Well this is not a good day!!

[McCarroll21]

So let's see... we go into a series with Smoltz and Hudson pitching against our biggest rivals, yet Jair Jurrjens is the only one that shows up?

[cjones1999]

Damn, 5 straight balls. Not good.

[DRbravesfan29]

Well,this sucks

[jones2510]

please get this last out

[cjones1999]

The Mets are lucky Larry is hurt.

[vnodnarb]

It's time for the offense to pick up Smoltz.

[JCStone7]

Smoltz doesn't have it today

[cjones1999]

Finally. Is there an offense on this team?

POST 3,000

[McCarroll21]

Well, Figueroa had to run a little bit. Let's beat him up now and get Smoltz off the hook. We lost in a brilliant start his last time out, it's time to pick him up and win for him in a bad one.

[brnt247]

We need to manufacture a run this inning and we'll work our way back in the game.

[JCStone7]

First time I see Lilli

[DRbravesfan29]

Cmon Brent!!!!!!...lets jump on this guy!!!

[jones2510]

lets go brent!

[McCarroll21]

Woo! Let's go Brent!

[DRbravesfan29]

Meh.......*sigh* Cmon Offense

[McCarroll21]

Brent slipped out of the box and it kept him from beating that out.

[Chuck61686]

Can someone please tell me why Brent is in the major leagues if he can't even hit above the Mendoza line at Richmond?

[jones2510]

lets go kelly

[JCStone7]

Can someone please tell me why Brent is in the major leagues if he can't even hit above the Mendoza line at Richmond?

Cuz you need to look at the whole body of work rather than 3 weeks in a season

[jones2510]

keep it going blanco

[McCarroll21]

Woo! Two out rally starting on the walk. Too bad our #3 hitter will go down swinging to end the inning even if Greg White gets on.

[cjones1999]

Can someone please tell me why Brent is in the major leagues if he can't even hit above the Mendoza line at Richmond?
I'm quoting this but I'm not sure who said it. "Stats are like bikinis, they show a lot of good stuff, but they hide some vital information."

[Chuck61686]

Cuz you need to look at the whole body of work rather than 3 weeks in a season

Still, I'd rather not have this guy starting at SS - the guy even looks like he plays little league ball...I'm predicting another hitless day...we really don't have anyone else to play SS?

[cjones1999]

Come on Geb!

[JCStone7]

Woo! Two out rally starting on the walk. Too bad our #3 hitter will go down swinging to end the inning even if Greg White gets on.

Hopefully Frenchy says :refuck: to you good sir

[dogmanx23]

FRANKY! GET THE BIG HIT!

[McCarroll21]

Can someone please tell me why Brent is in the major leagues if he can't even hit above the Mendoza line at Richmond?
He was 9 for his last 18. He had a miserable start to the year.

[brnt247]

Still, I'd rather not have this guy starting at SS - the guy even looks like he plays little league ball...I'm predicting another hitless day...we really don't have anyone else to play SS?

I'm predicting, that you don't know much about the Braves.

[jones2510]

woot! lets go jeff

[cjones1999]

Come on Frenchy!

Gah!

[McCarroll21]

Hopefully Frenchy says :refuck: to you good sir
Oh... wow. We got a looping "liner" out to second.

[jschafer5]

the guy even looks like he plays little league ball...I'm predicting another hitless day...we really don't have anyone else to play SS?

Well, way to be positive....This will be his 2nd game, give him a break.

[jones2510]

ugh we need chipper back

[DRbravesfan29]

*sigh* Cmon Smoltz!!

[JCStone7]

Oh... wow. We got a looping "liner" out to second.

I said hopefully ;)

[McCarroll21]

Still, I'd rather not have this guy starting at SS - the guy even looks like he plays little league ball...I'm predicting another hitless day...we really don't have anyone else to play SS?
I'm going out on a limb and saying that most people don't trust Chuck61686's talent evaluation. :thumbsup:

[dogmanx23]

Why can't we ever get that big hit DAMMIT!

[Chuck61686]

I'm predicting, that you don't know much about the Braves.

So what happens if my prediction is right?

[JCStone7]

So what happens if my prediction is right?

You got 2-3 years to wait before you might be

[brnt247]

So what happens if my prediction is right?

Regardless of whether or not he goes hitless, don't hate on a player that you obviously know nothing about.

[Chuck61686]

I'm going out on a limb and saying that most people don't trust Chuck61686's talent evaluation. :thumbsup:

This isn't to say he's a BAD player - but I think we're rushing this guy to the big leagues.

[Chuck61686]

Regardless of whether or not he goes hitless, don't hate on a player that you obviously know nothing about.

I'm not hating on him, he'll probably be a great player in another year or two...but ya can't rush someone to the bigs.

[McCarroll21]

So what happens if my prediction is right?
If you're right and he goes hitless today and starts his career 1-30, does that mean he can't play in this game?


Leave it to Smoltz to wake up Delgado.

[brnt247]

This isn't to say he's a BAD player - but I think we're rushing this guy to the big leagues.

We have to rush him to the big leagues, our left side of the infield is injured.

[JCStone7]

If you're right and he goes hitless today and starts his career 1-30, does that mean he can't play in this game?


Leave it to Smoltz to wake up Delgado.

I know where this is going

[ATlinVA]

Alright. Delgado just hit a homer. Smoltz is seriously injured...

[McCarroll21]

Alright. Delgado just hit a homer. Smoltz is seriously injured...
Delgado owns Smoltz. The Casanova homer is a lot more of a concern.

The hole in our #3 spot in the lineup is even bigger.

[brnt247]

Alright. Delgado just hit a homer. Smoltz is seriously injured...

What has happened to the quality of the gamethreads lately?

[McCarroll21]

What has happened to the quality of the gamethreads lately?
Not as much Chief. :(

[Chuck61686]

What 88mph on that fastball?! Please take Smoltz out before he hurts himself worse!

[McCarroll21]

Not as much Chief. :(
You can't joke in them anymore because someone will take it too serious and try to call you out...

[McCarroll21]

What 88mph on that fastball?! Please take Smoltz out before he hurts himself worse!
Our bullpen only got three innings from yesterday's starter. Smoltz will gut it out to save them. It's what professionals do.

[JCStone7]

You can't joke in them anymore because someone will take it too serious and try to call you out...

Not that again

[DRbravesfan29]

*sigh*do something offense.....Cmon!!

[cjones1999]

Offense, anyone?

[McCarroll21]

You can't joke in them anymore because someone will take it too serious and try to call you out...
People overreact on everything and think every game is being played in October.


Should I keep going?

[McCarroll21]

Not that again
Not you. I just recall Chief saying something about Kent being a borderline HOF'r and people actually tried to start a conversation off it.

[ATlinVA]

What has happened to the quality of the gamethreads lately?
Sorry i tried to make a funny. It didn't work. Delgado was 4-40 and looked LOST at the plate.

[RockTheShow]

People overreact on everything and think every game is being played in October.


Should I keep going?


No I think we get it.


Come on offense, we need some more baserunners.

[RockTheShow]

There we go Teix. Come on Mac.

[JCStone7]

C'mon Heap!

[cjones1999]

Good job Tex. Let's go Mac!

[dogmanx23]

Can we get a run here plz.........

[JCStone7]

C'mon Kots!

[cjones1999]

Come on Kotsay

[dogmanx23]

DAMMIT COME ON!

[McCarroll21]

http://www.productappeal.com/photos/sexy_costumes/dirty_martini.jpg

[jones2510]

that wasnt even a strike

[Chuck61686]

I hate to be so pessimistic today, but this is what happens when you have a weekend where your 1-2 starters struggle and your #2 and #3 hitters are injured.

Teixeira won't score. I know this team too well.

[cjones1999]

Come on Martyr

[jones2510]

come on prado

[DRbravesfan29]

*sigh*....More nothing!!

[McCarroll21]

I hate to be so pessimistic today, but this is what happens when you have a weekend where your 1-2 starters struggle and your #2 and #3 hitters are injured.

Teixeira won't score. I know this team too well.
I think we all get the drift. Our best two offensive players are hurt, our best two pitchers can't perform. Yeah, I think Joe said it best, "BALLGAME!"

Curse those who are here actually hoping for the best though... :rolleyes:

[JCStone7]

Haha Joe just called ballgame cuz he thought they were off-air

[brnt247]

My lineup for the day would be.

KJ
Prado
McCann
Teix
Francoeur
Kotsay
Blanco
Lillibridge

I feel like we'd have a run if it were shaped this way... McCann, KJ, and Teix are our best shots at scoring with Yunel and Chipper out, why not bunch them up near the top.

[brnt247]

Smoltz is just greasing these pitches over the plate hoping they hit it towards one of the 7 behind him.

[McCarroll21]

That's what I said in my second post brnt. Francoeur batting third is a joke, especially against a right handed pitcher.

[Chuck61686]

McCarroll, I think we need pics of that hot girl you used to have in your avatar...maybe that'll start a rally next inning.

[brnt247]

That's what I said in my second post brnt. Francoeur batting third is a joke, especially against a right handed pitcher.

Ahh, I came a bit late and didn't read the first few pages. Also, why wouldn't Teix be to the 3 hole? He was a 3 hitter his whole life until he came here...

[McCarroll21]

Ahh, I came a bit late and didn't read the first few pages. Also, why wouldn't Teix be to the 3 hole? He was a 3 hitter his whole life until he came here...
That's a good question too. I wasn't trying to step on toes, just saying I agree. :)

[JCStone7]

Ahh, I came a bit late and didn't read the first few pages. Also, why wouldn't Teix be to the 3 hole? He was a 3 hitter his whole life until he came here...

I thought he hit cleanup with Young in the 3 hole in TX

[vnodnarb]

I don't think it's been mentioned yet, but Soriano felt discomfort during his bullpen session.

Our team needs some serious duct tape.

[Rip4144]

My lineup for the day would be.

KJ
Prado
McCann
Teix
Francoeur
Kotsay
Blanco
Lillibridge

I feel like we'd have a run if it were shaped this way... McCann, KJ, and Teix are our best shots at scoring with Yunel and Chipper out, why not bunch them up near the top.

The 3 hole is the best hitter in the line up. I think Bobby was hoping the top of the line up would get on base and Frenchy would see good pitches with Tex hitting 4th.

[JCStone7]

Let's go offense

[vnodnarb]

Smoltz has maybe his "C" stuff today and still has 5 k's through 4.

[brnt247]

I don't think it's been mentioned yet, but Soriano felt discomfort during his bullpen session.

Our team needs some serious duct tape.

For the time being, I think our bullpen can manage without Soriano and Moylan. I know it sounds crazy, but if we can tread water until Gonzales comes back and if guys like Acosta, Campillo, and Boyer continue to do well then we should be able to get by.

[brnt247]

The 3 hole is the best hitter in the line up.

This is the exact reason why Francoeur shouldn't even be an option for the 3 spot.

[McCarroll21]

This is the exact reason why Francoeur shouldn't even be an option for the 3 spot.
x2!

[vnodnarb]

7 innings combined from Hudson and Smoltz....ouch.

[gobravez]

Being shut out by Nelson Figueroa ftl!

[JCStone7]

This is the exact reason why Francoeur shouldn't even be an option for the 3 spot.

x3.... even my Francoeur homerism can't blind me from that fact

[Moylan #58]

haha owned

[vnodnarb]

Nice job Gotay, keep it going Kelly. Tomorrow is a much needed off day.

[McCarroll21]

Figueroa is getting a Glavine like zone today.

[McCarroll21]

7 innings combined from Hudson and Smoltz....ouch.
With a 10.29 ERA.

[brnt247]

Figueroa is getting a Glavine like zone today.

It's really unbelievable. I can understand someone like Johan getting all the borderline calls, but Nelson Figueroa getting pretty much every close call? That, I'm not so sure about...

[jschafer5]

McCarroll, I think we need pics of that hot girl you used to have in your avatar...maybe that'll start a rally next inning.

I think cjones should be our rally picture. lol.

[McCarroll21]

It's really unbelievable. I can understand someone like Johan getting all the borderline calls, but Nelson Figueroa getting pretty much every close call? That, I'm not so sure about...
The sad thing is that Smoltz was so ineffective today we don't know if he would have gotten the same outside corner.

[gobravez]

I think cjones should be our rally picture. lol.
LOL:lol:

[JCStone7]

I think cjones should be our rally picture. lol.

LOL:lol:

I'm not seeing the funny :confused:

[Rip4144]

x3.... even my Francoeur homerism can't blind me from that fact

Agreed with you all. Booby doesn't have many choices.

And just think if Tex leaves after this year guess who would be the 4 hitter.

[JCStone7]

And just think if Tex leaves after this year guess who would be the 4 hitter.

Brian McCann :D

[jschafer5]

I'm not seeing the funny :confused:

check the photogallary of his picture...

[gobravez]

I'm not seeing the funny :confused:

cjones posted his picture in the chat the other night.

[jones2510]

come on buddy

[JCStone7]

check the photogallary of his picture...

cjones posted his picture in the chat the other night.

Got ya

[brnt247]

McCann would be fine in the cleanup role. Francoeur is a #5 hitter if I've ever seen one before.

Once Chipper retires our 2-5 should be Esco, KJ, Mac, Francoeur. This of course unless we get some crazy middle of the lineup hitter through FA/Trade or through the minors.

[jones2510]

nice brent

[brnt247]

The Mets announcers talking about Ron Darling and his staff during his time is starting to become an annoying every day routine.

[Rip4144]

Dennis Dixon was drafted (#156) by Pit. Isn't he a brave minor leaguer? Single A?

[gobravez]

Thank god tomorrow is an off day.

[brnt247]

Dennis Dixon was drafted (#156) by Pit. Isn't he a brave minor leaguer? Single A?

Not anymore, he's fully comitted to football now.

[gobravez]

Dennis Dixon was drafted (#156) by Pit. Isn't he a brave minor leaguer? Single A?


He was, but decided to play football instead.

[JCStone7]

Dennis Dixon was drafted (#156) by Pit. Isn't he a brave minor leaguer? Single A?

Not Single-A but he would be better off in the NFL

[brnt247]

This should be our inning...

[JCStone7]

Atta boy Franc!

Blast one Teix!

[Rip4144]

Not Single-A but he would be better off in the NFL

Thanks for the update guys. A QB drafted 156 seems to be a long shot. Plus he had a major injury last year.

Well back to baseball!!

[jones2510]

lets go tex

[brnt247]

Thanks for the update guys. A QB drafted 156 seems to be a long shot. Plus he had a major injury last year.

Well back to baseball!!

I can't see him being a successful QB. I don't really even see him being a starer ever.

[RockTheShow]

Nice Hustle Frenchy, got one back!

[jones2510]

woot finally scored

[JCStone7]

:woot: Teix!!!

No shutout for us today!

[vnodnarb]

Woo Tex! Let's get another in.

[McCarroll21]

Good part of the lineup to do some damage now. McCann's got to come up with something good to get Teix in.

[gobravez]

Thanks for the update guys. A QB drafted 156 seems to be a long shot. Plus he had a major injury last year.

Well back to baseball!!

Actually, he was considered to be a hesiman candidate for a large chunk of last year before getting injured.


w00t! good job tex!

[brnt247]

I think I've seen Teix hit the top of the wall 3 times already this season. And by top of the wall, I mean 6 inches from a HR.

[JCStone7]

McCann hasn't come thru this year with RISP

[brnt247]

Actually, he was considered to be a hesiman candidate for a large chunk of last year before getting injured.


w00t! good job tex!

Heisman award doesn't equate to NFL success.

[gobravez]

w00t! good job kotsay!

[McCarroll21]

Gotta have better at-bats from McCann with the guys we have missing. Kotsay comes through!

Got it cut in half... let's keep building.

[jones2510]

:chop:

[gobravez]

Heisman award doesn't equate to NFL success.

not saying it does, but I was just pointing out that he was a top college before the injury last year.

[gobravez]

put one in the gap somewhere prado!

[McCarroll21]

Alright Brent! This is your moment!

[vnodnarb]

We're back in it, time for Lilli's 1st ML hit.

[JCStone7]

This would be a good time for your first ML hit Brent!

[RockTheShow]

Pena up now?

O yeah forgot about Brent.

[gobravez]

what a swing!

alright, lilibridge... hit a fly ball somewhere.. just dont GDP or K.

[brnt247]

Martin Prolanco.

[McCarroll21]

Chipper! Quick! Take a muscle relaxer, you're hitting for the pitcher!

[Moylan #58]

Rally time

[JCStone7]

Chipper! Quick! Take a muscle relaxer, you're hitting for the pitcher!

LOL... we need him to swing the bat tho

[McCarroll21]

Martin Prolanco.
Why did I get killed earlier in the year for saying he was a Placido Polanco type player? Was it because people really didn't believe it or was it because everyone was on their Martyr saved the pair of every animal in the world trip?

[Rip4144]

Lilli show'em you belong

[McCarroll21]

Drive it somewhere Brent!

[jones2510]

lets go brent

[brnt247]

Why did I get killed earlier in the year for saying he was a Placido Polanco type player? Was it because people really didn't believe it or was it because everyone was on their Martyr saved the pair of every animal in the world trip?

Well, probably because most people think Polanco is a lot better than he is and most people think Prado is a lot worse than he is.

On a side note, Shelley Duncan is Jeff Francoeur from 2005/2006.

[jschafer5]

Rally time

You call for the rally babe, you get it.

http://www.braves-nation.com/forums/photoplog/images/482/medium/1_braves004.jpg

Let's see if he can get us a win.

Here's to hoping cjones is good luck.:beer:

[Moylan #58]

Yeah!! Great job Brent!

[brnt247]

I'll take it.

[gobravez]

thank god lili can run.

[JCStone7]

:woot: that's what speed is good for

[jones2510]

nice 3-4

[vnodnarb]

Good enough, within one. Send him.

[McCarroll21]

Lillibridge's speed saved the inning and scored a run!

[RockTheShow]

Hustle FTW!

He seriously looks like he is 12.

[GO BRAVOS GO]

Speed kills.Yey!

[McCarroll21]

Pain-ya! Let's go Big Cube!

[jones2510]

lets go pena

[Moylan #58]

Wow this is the first time Pena has got a chance to hit in a while.

[vnodnarb]

Pena has some vicious swings.

[RockTheShow]

3-4, nice little come back.

[gobravez]

Hustle FTW!

He seriously looks like he is 12.

He really does. He would quickly become a fan favorite if he started swinging the bat.

[McCarroll21]

I would have liked to see Brent try to steal there had we not been in a spot it may have wasted the pinch hitter. We're back in it ... and staring at another one-run loss at the same time.

[JCStone7]

New life, let's go!

[brnt247]

I would have liked to see Brent try to steal there had we not been in a spot it may have wasted the pinch hitter. We're back in it ... and staring at another one-run loss at the same time.

I was going to say the same about the one-run loss.

[gobravez]

You call for the rally babe, you get it.

http://www.braves-nation.com/forums/photoplog/images/482/medium/1_braves004.jpg

Let's see if he can get us a win.

Here's to hoping cjones is good luck.:beer:

Didn't seem to help.

[Moylan #58]

O man, It's Ohman!

[jones2510]

lets go ohman

[brnt247]

Ron Darling states that we signed Ohman in the offseason as a free agent. News to me.

[JCStone7]

Ron Darling states that we signed Ohman in the offseason as a free agent. News to me.

I guess Darling doesn't like reading the media guide

[McCarroll21]

Hold it here Oh-man!

[Rip4144]

Got to get the lead so that we don't see Wagner

[brnt247]

Of course McLouth gets two homers after I drop him.

Good job Ohman.

[jones2510]

K!

[JCStone7]

The most exciting strikeout ever!

[brnt247]

Got to get the lead so that we don't see Wagner

Or, so that we can get the win.

[McCarroll21]

Or, so that we can get the win.
Small picture meet big picture. You're both right! :)

[Moylan #58]

Oh man : (

[JCStone7]

That was just good hitting

[brnt247]

What can the Mets even offer to the Pirates for Nady? I don't see any prospects in the Mets system that would make the Pirates interested...

[gobravez]

We need a good inning by Ohman and get right back out on offense. We have the momentum, but we are going to have to strand Castillo.

[brnt247]

Weird defensive alignment, looks like double play depth.

[RockTheShow]

Wild pitches are hurting us today.

[McCarroll21]

Blah!

[brnt247]

Give me Brodeur behind the plate.

[McCarroll21]

F'n Redman...

[brnt247]

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

[dogmanx23]

keep it close dammit!

[JCStone7]

Nice Blanco!

[brnt247]

I thought Blanco was about to pull a Kotsay and think it was the 3rd out.

[gobravez]

DAMN! I thought that was gone!

[JCStone7]

You guys happy, it's no longer 1 run?

[brnt247]

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

[JCStone7]

:clap: Wright good baserunning gold glover

[McCarroll21]

Good job picking him off... let's get them both back this inning off their pen! :D

[JCStone7]

Good job picking him off... let's get them both back this inning off their pen! :D

Grand salami style