May 8th: Braves (Reyes) vs. Padres (Ledezma)

[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 vs. Padres</strong></font></td></tr><tr><td class="thead" colspan="4" align="center"><strong>May 8, 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>SAN DIEGO</strong></td><td colspan="2" class="thead" align="center"><strong>ATLANTA</strong></td></tr><tr><td align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3"><img src="http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/images/players/mugshot/ph_425656.jpg"></td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3"><strong>Wilfredo Ledezma</strong>
0-0, 1.96

<strong>Last appearance:</strong>
5/04 at FLA
1.2 IP, 2 ER
Dec = ND</td><td align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3"><img src="http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/images/players/mugshot/ph_457456.jpg"></td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3"><strong>Jo-Jo Reyes</strong>
1-0, 1.69

<strong>Last appearance:</strong>
5/03 vs CIN
5.1 IP, 1 ER
Dec = Win</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>Braves lead 2-0</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">5/6</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3" width="50%">Padres 3 @ <strong>Braves 5</strong></td><td class="smallfont" align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">SS</td><td class="smallfont" align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">7:10 PM (ET)</td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">5/7</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3" width="50%">Padres 2 @ <strong>Braves 5</strong></td><td class="smallfont" align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">FSN</td><td class="smallfont" align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">7:10 PM (ET)</td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">5/8</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3" width="50%">Padres (Ledezma) @ Braves (Reyes)</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>SAN DIEGO</strong></td><td colspan="2" class="thead" align="center" width="50%"><strong>ATLANTA</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">1.</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">B. Giles, RF</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">O. Infante, 2B</td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">2.</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">C. Crabbe, 2B</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">Y. Escobar, SS</td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">3.</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">A. Gonzalez, 1B</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">C. Jones, 3B</td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">4.</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">K. Kouzmanoff, 3B</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">M. Teixeira, 1B</td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">5.</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">S. Hairston, CF</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">J. Francoeur, RF</td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">6.</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">K. Greene, SS</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">M. Diaz, LF</td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">7.</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">J. Huber, LF</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">M. Kotsay, CF</td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">8.</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">C. Morton, C</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">C. Miller, C</td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">9.</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">W. Ledezma, P</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">J. Reyes, 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>Jo-Jo Reyes, ATL</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">The 23-year-old lefty earned a second start after a superb 2008 debut last Saturday against Cincinnati. Filling in for injured John Smoltz, Reyes showed why the Braves believe he has such a bright future, limiting the Reds to one run on four hits in 5 1/3 innings. Reyes, who was 2-2 with a 6.22 ERA with Atlanta in 2007, threw 20 scoreless innings to start the season for Triple-A Richmond this year before losing his last start for the R-Braves (two runs on four hits in two innings). He will look to exact a little revenge on the Padres, who roughed him up in his Major League debut (five runs on five hits, including two homers, in three innings), last July 7 at PETCO Park.</td></tr><tr><td class="thead" align="center"><strong>Wilfredo Ledezma, SDP</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">Ledezma moves into the starting rotation, though it may be for only one game, as the Padres purchased the contract of veteran left-hander Shawn Estes on Thursday. Ledezma has pitched well out of the bullpen, posting a 1.96 ERA in long relief. The Padres worked extensively with him in Spring Training on his mechanics and it appears to be paying off. Ledezma makes his first start of the season against his former team, the Braves.</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/280508115.xml"; f0.ID = "as_280508115"; 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/280508115.xml" wmode="opaque" id="as_280508115" 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>

[Chief Knockahoma]

the return of Wofrada!

[McCarroll21]

Not sure on the lineups, but I wanted to get it up so we could start talking.

We're going for our fourth home sweep of the year, along with a perfect homestand. We're facing Wofrada Ladzmoa.

Let's go to work!

[JCStone7]

It's funky seeing a new gamethread at 11 AM on a Thursday! But anyways :gobraves: as I attempt to not look at the score so I can watch the game later.

[unspiritual]

It's funky seeing a new gamethread at 11 AM on a Thursday! But anyways :gobraves: as I attempt to not look at the score so I can watch the game later.

4pm for me across the Atlantic. This would be one of the few games I can watch at a decent time ! :cool:

[Wofrada Ladzmoa]

good luk today felas.... yoor gona need it

[McCarroll21]

good luk today felas.... yoor gona need it
Wofrada, do you ever talk to Tony Clark about that walk-off homer last year in Arizona?

[vnodnarb]

good luk today felas.... yoor gona need it

You won't make it through 5.

[MSU Bulldog]

Reyes looks like he's packin' heat in the GameThread pic. Watch your back Wofrado or your might get shanked walking back to the dugout. You never know what can happen while walking up the tunnel.

[unspiritual]

Reyes looks like he's packin' heat in the GameThread pic. Watch your back Wofrado or your might get shanked walking back to the dugout. You never know what can happen while walking up the tunnel.

Amazing what a little facial hair can do for you... :D

http://media.scout.com/Media/Image/44/440332.jpg

[JCStone7]

Amazing what a little facial hair can do for you... :D

Except when you got chin pubes like Wofrada

http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/images/players/mugshot/ph_425656.jpg

[jones2510]

Lets go braves!! Get the sweep.


:bravesflag2::chop:

Can't watch the game at work :( but I'll be checking the score :)

[brnt247]

I have a final tomorrow, so this 1pm start is perfect. I won't get distracted by the Braves from 7-10.

[Chopin_Mets]

Infante will lead off and play 2B

[vnodnarb]

Infante will lead off and play 2B

The Bobby Cox special, had to see that one coming.

[Chopin_Mets]

The Bobby Cox special, had to see that one coming.
Although, I did predict in my pregame blog that Infante would play for Chipper. You know Bobby wanted to rest him, given the seven games in seven days road trip coming up, and they're not getting a day off to start or end the trip.

[McCarroll21]

Lineups posted. Thanks Chopin.

[McCarroll21]

Although, I did predict in my pregame blog that Infante would play for Chipper. You know Bobby wanted to rest him, given the seven games in seven days road trip coming up, and they're not getting a day off to start or end the trip.
With Chipper on a mission to play 150 games and swinging it the way he is right now, it's got to be like trying to convince a five year old there is no Santa Clause or Tooth Fairy to get him out of the lineup right now.

[MPH]

Uh oh, where is the old sweeping guy?

[McCarroll21]

Uh oh, where is the old sweeping guy?
You usually post him. :)

[charpotsss]

i'm thinkin 5-1 sounds good for today. 5-3 tues, 5-2 wed, 5-1 today.

[Chopin_Mets]

With Chipper on a mission to play 150 games and swinging it the way he is right now, it's got to be like trying to convince a five year old there is no Santa Clause or Tooth Fairy to get him out of the lineup right now.
That's why I bring it up. I wonder if Bobby asked Chipper if he wanted to sit. Did Chipper say instead that he wanted to play? Was there even the discussion? I may go down stairs and find out. Though, I am lazy and considering I won't report on the game till its over, I can just find out postgame.

[McCarroll21]

http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/kisatchie/images/volunteer/old_janitor_sweeping_hg_clr.gif

I stand corrected. I think MPH is a postgame sweeper. Chief normally brings it pre-game. Chief has to work today, so he won't be with us... In honor of Chief and Wofrada, let's get the sweep!

[lavell12]

Whose spot is Infante taking on the roster?

[brnt247]

Pena went on the DL with a sore back

[McCarroll21]

Whose spot is Infante taking on the roster?
Pena was "disabled" yesterday.

[lavell12]

Pena went on the DL with a sore back

I'm sure he is really injured.

[Chopin_Mets]

Pena was "disabled" yesterday.
Greaaaaaat, now he qualifies for Social Security!

[brnt247]

I wonder what the look on his face was like when he was told he had a sore back.

[josephw000]

Do the damn thing boys!!! Go Jo Jo!

[McCarroll21]

I wonder what the look on his face was like when he was told he had a sore back.
LOL! I can see it...

Setting: Yesterday afternoon, 4 P.M.

Yunel: Hey Brayan, Bobby needs to see you in his office.

Brayan: Cool, thanks man.

Brayan walks into Bobby's office.

Brayan: Hello Mr. Cox, I was told you were looking for me?

Bobby: Well, Brayan. You were our number one hitter off the bench and we traded for this Norton fella. Now Prado is hurt and we need a shortstop so we're going to activate Infante.

Brayan: Okay...

Bobby: So, you see. You're going to have to take one for the team and go to the disabled list. I'm telling you now though, you're probably not going to be a Brave much longer because we don't have room for you on the roster and you're out of options.

Brayan: So my last act as a Brave is to go hurt myself?

Bobby: I'm sorry it had to come to this, but if you could, during BP today, could you tweak your back?

Brayan: If you think it will help the team win. I'm a team player.

Bobby: Brayan, I told you that you're probably not going to be on our team much longer.

Brayan: Yeah, but unless I'm going to be a Padre I can't help anyone else win today.

Bobby lights up cigar

Bobby: Good man.

[DravenX]

I almost forgot todays game is at 1pm. I will have to watch the archive feed after work. Lets keep on winning.

[ShipHockey7]

I have a damn final at 1, I'll have to finish that and get back to see this game

[Chopin_Mets]

Is Corky that much > Brayan?

[McCarroll21]

Is Corky that much > Brayan?
Behind the plate he is ... or at least normally is.

[brnt247]

Is Corky that much > Brayan?

In terms of being a backup catcher, yes. In terms of hitting, not a chance. The problem is that we now have better PH options than Pena, and they can field positions. So, sorry Pena, have a nice time with the _____.

[JCStone7]

Bobby lights up cigar

Bobby: Good man.

Now that's Bobby Cox's brand of baseball :nod:

[McCarroll21]

How has Chipper managed to raise his batting average on the homestand? Don't give me the obvious, taking me serious answer by saying he's hit .526/.609/1.000 - 1.609 on the homestand so far, but seriously...

He was batting .410 coming into the homestand and has raised his average. Does anyone else understand he could go 2-for-5 and LOWER his average? Yet he's raised his average over the last five games.

That's just crazy!

[MSU Bulldog]

How has Chipper managed to raise his batting average on the homestand? Don't give me the obvious, taking me serious answer by saying he's hit .526/.609/1.000 - 1.609 on the homestand so far, but seriously...

He was batting .410 coming into the homestand and has raised his average. Does anyone else understand he could go 2-for-5 and LOWER his average? Yet he's raised his average over the last five games.

That's just crazy!

An HGH shake for breakfast and lunch, then a sensible dinner. :D
*I brought jokes people*

[dogmanx23]

WOOT day off from work i get to watch this GO BRAVES!

[JCStone7]

Stay hot Chipper Jones!

The baseball is looking like a beachball to him right now, what he's doing is defying baseball logic for almost 6 weeks of playing virtually everyday. You can't explain it, just ride the hot streak.

[gobravez]

wofrada is going down

[McCarroll21]

Stay hot Chipper Jones!

The baseball is looking like a beachball to him right now, what he's doing is defying baseball logic for almost 6 weeks of playing virtually everyday. You can't explain it, just ride the hot streak.I dread the time he hits the slump that levels him back off to reality.

For it to not be a huge slump, Chipper will have to hit about .380 this year.

[Chopin_Mets]

Remember when Kevin Cameron came out of the game the other night? Well, it was a "first-degree right elbow strain" and he's headed for the 15 day DL. Shawn Estes's contract has been purchased from AAA Portland.

[McCarroll21]

They need to hurry with the bag of crap on the wootoff so I can move on.

[Greeney03]

We'll see what can Ledezma do...I think if we lose again, major roster moves are gonna happen.

[McCarroll21]

Woo! Smoltz mic'd up today. Almost forgot about that.

[brnt247]

We'll see what can Ledezma do...I think if we lose again, major roster moves are gonna happen.

...?

Nevermind, thought the 'we' you were referring to was the Braves. Didn't realize you were a father's fan.

[josephw000]

They need to hurry with the bag of crap on the wootoff so I can move on.

I was on there the other day, lol.

[McCarroll21]

Chipper's about to f Wofrada up!

[PhantomsCV]

w0000000000t, GOOOOOOOOOOO Bravos!!!!!!!

[McCarroll21]

Chipper hasn't homered against a lefty since Opening Night. It's time.

[brnt247]

He needs to step it up from the right side.. he's only batting a bit over .400, unacceptable.

[JCStone7]

Greeney is a Pads fan Brnt

[McCarroll21]

He needs to step it up from the right side.. he's only batting a bit over .400, unacceptable.
Agreed. He needs to work on that .951 OPS as a right handed hitter. Just wait until he finds that groove.

[Greeney03]

...?

Nevermind, thought the 'we' you were referring to was the Braves. Didn't realize you were a father's fan.

Yep, I'm kinda getting use to losing ... :)

[JCStone7]

Chipper's about to f Wofrada up!

Chipper has effed everybody up except Hooters waitresses since March 30th.

Yeah I went there :cool:

[McCarroll21]

Greeney is a Pads fan Brnt
More particularly, a fan of the sombrero wearing Elf.

[McCarroll21]

Chipper has effed everybody up except Hooters waitresses since March 30th.

Yeah I went there :cool:
Hey man! I wouldn't put any exemptions on it. He's just that good right now.

[JCStone7]

Hey man! I wouldn't put any exemptions on it. He's just that good right now.

:lol: Stay hot Chipper! :bow:

[lavell12]

lets go go Jo Jo.

[McCarroll21]

I'm looking over some hitting stats. When did the NL become the offensive league?

Chipper's hitting .429. Rafael Furcal is second in the majors batting .366. That's crazy. What's even more crazy about it is the fact that Chipper is one of just three in double digit homers along with that insane average.

[gobravez]

guys, im at school so ill be relying on you guys to keep me updated on the game. :)

[McCarroll21]

guys, im at school so ill be relying on you guys to keep me updated on the game. :)
I think you need to learn homeboy! :)

[ATlinVA]

WoOt! I love thursday day games. I have something to do during the day AND I can watch Scrubs and The Office tonight!

[McCarroll21]

Who would have thought that the Braves could lose John Smoltz, Mike Hampton, Rafael Soriano, Peter Moylan and have Glavine miss a start and still lead the NL in team ERA?

[McCarroll21]

Okay, who put Wofrada in the tags? lol

[lavell12]

Who would have thought that the Braves could lose John Smoltz, Mike Hampton, Rafael Soriano, Peter Moylan and have Glavine miss a start and still lead the NL in team ERA?

me

[charpotsss]

WoOt! I love thursday day games. I have something to do during the day AND I can watch Scrubs and The Office tonight!

haha same here only it's greys and lost.

[vnodnarb]

Who would have thought that the Braves could lose John Smoltz, Mike Hampton, Rafael Soriano, Peter Moylan and have Glavine miss a start and still lead the NL in team ERA?

The pitching has been phenomenal no doubt about it. I just hope we can get a couple of those dominant arms in the pen before the staff comes down a bit, we have played a pretty weak schedule.

[lavell12]

whats with this commercial break on mlb.tv its been about five minutes long?

[McCarroll21]

The pitching has been phenomenal no doubt about it. I just hope we can get a couple of those dominant arms in the pen before the staff comes down a bit, we have played a pretty weak schedule.
Definitely the same concerns. It'd be nice to have Gonzo and Smoltz back relatively soon. Bennett's been amazing but it's hard to expect him to do what he's done all year.

[Rip4144]

Living just North of San Diego I can not get the MLB-TV feed. So I was listening to the Padres radio guys and they say that the Puds have not been swept in a series this year.

Until today!!

[DRbravesfan29]

LEts go Jo-Jo!! :bravesflag1:

[PhantomsCV]

Teix transforms to Buckner for that one play.

[McCarroll21]

Let's go Jo-Jo!

[lavell12]

Definitely the same concerns. It'd be nice to have Gonzo and Smoltz back relatively soon. Bennett's been amazing but it's hard to expect him to do what he's done all year.

when we get those guys back i still think we might need to aquire another reliever just b/c those guys probably won't be able to pitch as much as the would be able to if they were completely healthy.

[charpotsss]

pads got lucky on that one

[DRbravesfan29]

Get Dp jo jo!

[McCarroll21]

when we get those guys back i still think we might need to aquire another reliever just b/c those guys probably won't be able to pitch as much as the would be able to if they were completely healthy.
We have a damn good pen as it is. When those guys get back, it means we cut our fat. We'll still have Acosta, Boyer, Ohman, Ring and Bennett to do their job. Just having Smoltz and Gonzalez will make it a lot easier on them.

[lavell12]

bad start so far, lets go go jo jo

[ATlinVA]

Friggin missed calls in the first inning. Come on umps.

[McCarroll21]

Blah! Jo-Jo's going to walk the park today.

[PhantomsCV]

This feels like it's going to be a SLOOOOOOOOOOOOOW game.

[DRbravesfan29]

Cmon Jo-Jo!!!!

[ATlinVA]

Lol at Glav coaching in shorts and sandals

[charpotsss]

a strikeout sure would be nice here.

[PhantomsCV]

crap, kots

[McCarroll21]

Blah! This looks like it's going to be a weird game.

[lavell12]

wtf, this team is booting the ball around today.

[josephw000]

O lord, lets not have a bad day Jo Jo, settle down.....

[McCarroll21]

Get Bennett up.

[PhantomsCV]

This feels like it's going to be a SLOOOOOOOOOOOOOW game.

Blah! This looks like it's going to be a weird game.


:nod::nod::nod::nod::nod:

[charpotsss]

hope the O shows up today.

[josephw000]

Today=2007 Jo Jo

[ATlinVA]

So who took the Under?:blast:

[charpotsss]

wtf, this team is booting the ball around today.

more like an annoying error + missed call combo

[lavell12]

okay can't let any other runs in. lets bare down here.

[PhantomsCV]

hope the O shows up today.

It's Ledezma

DUH we're going to score runs.

[josephw000]

DP to get out of the inning Jo JO, this is one of the worst O clubs in baseball you fool!!!!!!

[vnodnarb]

Not sure if this would help anyone but if you buy a month of MLB.tv with your Mastercard, you can get a second month free.

[josephw000]

It's Ledezma

DUH we're going to score runs.

Dont jinx us....

[DRbravesfan29]

hope the O shows up today.

x2!!..its Ledezma pitching for them!!!!!!!!!!

[McCarroll21]

Get a ground ball Jo-Jo! [This all really isn't his fault. As Boog said, he hasn't caught the best of breaks so far]

[lavell12]

Big play by Infante

[ATlinVA]

Huge DP there.
Thank god Infante is in and healthy.

[josephw000]

Thank the lord!

[lavell12]

did they give kotsay an error or was that scored a double?

[charpotsss]

did they give kotsay an error or was that scored a double?

double

[PhantomsCV]

2-1!!!!

GOOD JOB TEIX!!!!

[ATlinVA]

On 1st and 10 they have this question:
You have one at bat, who ya got? Chipper, Chase, or Lance
The first guy said Lance(!?)
Skip said Chase, but Chipper could threaten .400

[lavell12]

nice job teixeira, that was big we needed to get atleast one back.

[McCarroll21]

At least we got one back.

I'm pretty pissed right now at our host because of all the slow load times lately. I'd give anything to be able to move the site to our own server.

[dogmanx23]

well we got 1 back... come on jojo 1,2,3

[vnodnarb]

I hate the runner (Tex) going to 2nd on that play. A decent throw gets them out a majority of the time. It provides no benefit. It's like sending Francoeur on a steal.

[PhantomsCV]

Let's put that first inning behind you JoJo!!!!

[charpotsss]

At least we got one back.

I'm pretty pissed right now at our host because of all the slow load times lately. I'd give anything to be able to move the site to our own server.

Why can't you do that? My bf pays about $30 a month to run a Nationals site on his own server, but they don't have quite as many cool things on their site.

[McCarroll21]

It's like sending Francoeur on a steal.Gold!

Settle it back down Jo-Jo!

[PhantomsCV]

WTF!!!! We're giving away first career hits now... :(

[charpotsss]

that was hilarious hearing smoltz and mccann talking about joe's golf game. i love it. :D

[PhantomsCV]

THAT, was a big strikeout.

[lavell12]

hay giles get off the roid rage and walk your butt back to the dugout.

[McCarroll21]

Why can't you do that? My bf pays about $30 a month to run a Nationals site on his own server, but they don't have quite as many cool things on their site.
I don't have the extra money, time, patience, etc. to deal with all of it. I'd like to be able to buy our own server eventually to where there wouldn't be a monthly payment, but that money up front is the hard part.

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Way to go Jo-Jo! Let's tie this up and get the lead!

[lavell12]

nice grab Chipper.

[brnt247]

hay giles get off the roid rage and walk your butt back to the dugout.

Ummm...

[lavell12]

I don't have the extra money, time, patience, etc. to deal with all of it. I'd like to be able to buy our own server eventually to where there wouldn't be a monthly payment, but that money up front is the hard part.

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Way to go Jo-Jo! Let's tie this up and get the lead!


just curious do you make any money off this site and its advertising or does that go to the server?

[DRbravesfan29]

Cmon Offense lets go!!!!!!

[McCarroll21]

just curious do you make any money off this site and its advertising or does that go to the server?
The advertising covers things for the site (server, licensing fees, domain fees, etc.).

I just got an email back from my host that kind of explained things. They suspended an account that is sharing our server. That account was eating up too much of the server load. He can thank me (and a Braves fan that works for the support at our host company) for getting suspended. :)

[McCarroll21]

..and back to the game...

Jo-Jo Reyes continues to allow the leadoff man to reach base.

[DRbravesfan29]

Meh...Cmon Jo-JO!

[ATlinVA]

Smoltz is the man.

[brnt247]

Wilfredo is doing his best against the Braves, just as all the former Braves do.

[josephw000]

Holy shit JOJO!

[McCarroll21]

Blah... another one bites the dust.

[lavell12]

damn JO JO out with a blister.

[McCarroll21]

Someone get our gamethread back on track. Lavell loves my life too much, I'm sorry.

[lavell12]

Bennett coming in I would guess, atleast this just looks like injury for only today.

[DRbravesfan29]

Great!

[brnt247]

Godda love the finger blisters...

[ATlinVA]

I'm looking forward to having a Charlie on the team...

[vnodnarb]

Our pitchers like to get hurt.

[josephw000]

MY gametrack thingy stopped after KG walked......

[DRbravesfan29]

OMG!!...ITs Carlyle!*gulp*...

[josephw000]

Buddy!!! Yay, our savior? :)

[McCarroll21]

MY gametrack thingy stopped after KG walked......
You're not missing anything. Jo-Jo left with a blister problem.

[ATlinVA]

Buddy with the best AB of the day

[McCarroll21]

Become a Brave, Omar!

[Rip4144]

A walk to the pitcher............ need to take advantage of that

[PeytonAllen]

Tough luck for Reyes. Got nickel and dimed to death, was the victim of an error and missed check swing call and now a blister. No more starts against the Padres for you sir.

[cjones1999]

Come on Yunel!

[PhantomsCV]

2 on for Chippa and Teix!!!!

[McCarroll21]

.500 average with runners on base. He's ridiculous.

[PhantomsCV]

.500 average with runners on base. He's ridiculous.

:lol:

.470 at Turner Field.

[DRbravesfan29]

Cmon Guys Cmon!!!!!!!!!!

[McCarroll21]

Blah! Pick him up Teix!

Chipper hasn't missed a pitch like that in a while, maybe all year.

[Rip4144]

Come on Tex, only .170 from the right side.

[PhantomsCV]

2 outs, runners in scoring position, COME ON FRENCHY!!!!!

[McCarroll21]

Come on Tex, only .170 from the right side.
It's normally his strong side, too.

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Francoeur, this is your platoon role here. Go for it!

[PhantomsCV]

*%)#*)%@*)@%!@*)$!@) FRENCHY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[McCarroll21]

Francoeur, this is your platoon role here. Go for it!and you cant even do that...

[brnt247]

Great run producing right there Jeff...

[DRbravesfan29]

This guy is friggin awful today and we just keep giving him a free pass!!!!

[Chuck61686]

Thank you for not bouncing into a DP Frenchy
...
Wait, there were 2 outs when he came to bat, nevermind :rolleyes:

[McCarroll21]

LOL! I love Smoltz!

[Chopin_Mets]

From the Braves clubhouse: Reyes was developing a blister on his index finger of this throwing hand.
Not suprising...but official word

[PhantomsCV]

Abraham Phillip "Corky" Miller

[McCarroll21]

I'd have to go by Abe. Abe Miller. That sounds cooler than Corky.

[lavell12]

What is Jo-Jo's real name?

[PhantomsCV]

I'd have to go by Abe. Abe Miller. That sounds cooler than Corky.

Abe???????????/

http://www.thesimpsonsquotes.com/images/abewavebig.gif

[PhantomsCV]

What is Jo-Jo's real name?

Joseph Albert "Jo-Jo" Reyes

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jo-Jo_Reyes

[McCarroll21]

What is Jo-Jo's real name?
Joseph

[PhantomsCV]

WTF WITH ALL THE DAMN NICKNAMES FOR THE BRAVES!!!

Earl L. "Buddy" Carlyle

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddy_Carlyle

[lavell12]

I think SD is the perfect team for Buddy b/c he throws strikes and they aren't a good hitting team.

[cjones1999]

WTF WITH ALL THE DAMN NICKNAMES FOR THE BRAVES!!!

Earl L. "Buddy" Carlyle

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddy_Carlyle

I'd rather go by Buddy than Earl any day.

[McCarroll21]

Miller finally shows his value behind the plate. Dang it! Let's tie this game and take the lead.

[cjones1999]

Why would I rather have Savatore up here than Abe?

[PhantomsCV]

Braves players that don't go by their first name:

Manuel Alcides "Manny" Acosta Molina
David Jeffrey "Jeff" Bennett
Roger Royce Ring
Abraham Phillip "Corky" Miller
Larry Wayne "Chipper" Jones, Jr.

There are a lot of Timothy's, Christopher's and Thomas's.

[McCarroll21]

Woo! Our gamethread is way off lol...

[lavell12]

Andruw's middle name is Rudolph, haha

[McCarroll21]

How about a homer from the most unlikely source? Let's go Corky!

[lavell12]

How about a homer from the most unlikely source? Let's go Corky!

10 feet short.

[Rip4144]

Not another one run game..........we suck at these.

[DRbravesfan29]

only 2 hits off Ledezma!!! Cmon!!!!!!!!

[DRbravesfan29]

Not another one run game..........we suck at these.

we suck against former braves too!

[cjones1999]

C'mon guys, I'd like us to not have to face the greatest closer of all time.

[McCarroll21]

C'mon guys, I'd like us to not have to face the greatest closer of all time.
I'd take my shot at him this year. :)

[lavell12]

C'mon guys, I'd like us to not have to face the greatest closer of all time.

didn't know Eck pitches for the Padres.

[McCarroll21]

another one bites the dust...

[Rip4144]

What's happening to our pitchers!!

[GrandMasterB]

What the... Buddy is hurt now too?

[lilsnatch07]

Haven't be done this every game this series? Start the game behind, climb back and win it?

[lavell12]

pitching staff is droping like flys.

[McCarroll21]

Now we'll have to suffer through a pitcher hitting again.

[Rip4144]

They are drawing straws in the BP

[lavell12]

Now we'll have to suffer through a pitcher hitting again.

I know it is only the fifth but a double switch might have been a good idea.

[DRbravesfan29]

Jesus!!!!!! We are cursed!

[PhantomsCV]

COME ON CAMPILLO!

[Rip4144]

Kotsay was a college pitcher.......and a darn good one.

[McCarroll21]

We need something to jump start this team. McCann and Kelly sitting and Chipper going 0-2 and Francoeur not having a clue right now isn't helping us.

[PhantomsCV]

at least it's not a 1 run game :D

[lavell12]

wtf

[McCarroll21]

We need something to jump start this team. McCann and Kelly sitting and Chipper going 0-2 and Francoeur not having a clue right now isn't helping us.
Meh... it probably won't matter now. Campillo doing his best to screw up another game. I was hoping we wouldn't have to still have him here when he fell back down to earth.

[DRbravesfan29]

at least it's not a 1 run game :D

x2!!...*sigh*

[josephw000]

Meh... it probably won't matter now. Campillo doing his best to screw up another game. I was hoping we wouldn't have to still have him here when he fell back down to earth.

This is the first time I've seen him give up some runs like this, a few weeks ago he pitched like this....but other than that hes been stellar....Can't be lights out all the time. Even Moylan had bad outings last year....

[lavell12]

game isn't over, braves offense is waiting to explode.

[jones2510]

Come on braves get some more runs

[McCarroll21]

This is the first time I've seen him give up some runs like this, a few weeks ago he pitched like this....but other than that hes been stellar....Can't be lights out all the time. Even Moylan had bad outings last year....
It's because the last few times he's done this the runs haven't been charged to him.

[McCarroll21]

Hmm... let's welcome Estes back to the majors in a rude way.

[DRbravesfan29]

Runs...please!!!

[PhantomsCV]

John Smoltz and Skip Carey are broadcasting this game.

Has a weird ring to it...

[McCarroll21]

w00t! Nice start Omar. Let's keep the hot streak going Yunel! Chipper can't go 0-3.

[PhantomsCV]

Braves= Bullpen beater uppers.

[McCarroll21]

Let's go Larry!

[McCarroll21]

Poor Chipper. What kind of dream did he have last night that scared away his hot streak?

[DRbravesfan29]

yeah..um..Chipper is not having a good game today....hey cant do what he did, every single game..

[GrandMasterB]

Hmm... Chief brings runs. Perhaps he took them with him today. Gotta be why there's only been one run scored.

[josephw000]

It's because the last few times he's done this the runs haven't been charged to him.

Only twice that I know of that he's allowed an inherited runner to score....He made good pitches with the exception of the double. He got a ground ball the other time.....

[McCarroll21]

Estes last pitched on May 3, going 7 innings. He's on his normal rest, so he'll probably get them through at least six, maybe seven today.

[zstipe]

I am too lazy to look back on the whole game thread. Did Reyes give up the runs or the BP?

[PhantomsCV]

I am too lazy to look back on the whole game thread. Did Reyes give up the runs or the BP?

both.

[McCarroll21]

Boog makes me laugh.

[PhantomsCV]

Our announcers ARE THE MOST A.D.D. people I've EVER seen on TV.

[McCarroll21]

Can we trade one Atlanta right fielder for another? If we can replace Francoeur with Markakis, we'd still have the local Atlanta stud and all that nice trivial crap but actually have a player out in right field too.

[Chopin_Mets]

Update on Carlyle: Muscle strain to left side of his neck

[McCarroll21]

So now Jeff can't even hit a lefty?

[DRbravesfan29]

Why do we suck SO much against ANY LHP...Redman,etc,etc,etc..why?

[MSU Bulldog]

Update on Carlyle: Muscle strain to left side of his neck

Is that from looking up and back too quickly as homers fly out?

[dogmanx23]

so now Reyes and Buddy are hurt holy crap!

[Chopin_Mets]

So now Jeff can't even hit a lefty?
Neither can Diaz :) ...nice boot by Crabbe...right between the wickets!

[zstipe]

So now Jeff can't even hit a lefty?

Tex seemingly can't either right now, that bat last night looked like it had a stick of dynamite in it when Tex shattered his bat.

[McCarroll21]

And now Abe will strike with his big homer!

[Rip4144]

Wrong guy up with 2 on and 2 out

[McCarroll21]

Is that from looking up and back too quickly as homers fly out?
LOL! From getting run over by a freight train.

[McCarroll21]

Wrong guy up with 2 on and 2 out
Abe's gonna show you the magic stick!

[Rip4144]

Abe's gonna show you the magic stick!


Please!!

[lavell12]

does anyone else wish BC would pinch hit Mac for Corky

[zstipe]

I want some Sal Fasano fu man chu up here, at least I can get a chuckle when he comes up to bat, Corky just gives me a nausiated feeling.

[PhantomsCV]

COME ON ABE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Rip4144]

What happens if Corky gets on..........pitch hit for the pitcher

[lavell12]

come on guys lets just walk here corky

[PhantomsCV]

Loaded up for n00b!

[McCarroll21]

Abe with the walk! Let's go Norton!

[zstipe]

Let the DH hit!

[ATlinVA]

Deja vu?

[Rip4144]

Hey, this getting good now

[PhantomsCV]

Let's go N00bton!

[McCarroll21]

This is the power side for Norton.

[PhantomsCV]

4-3!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GOOOD JOB N00BTON!

[McCarroll21]

Greg Norton is a Brave, damn it!

[RockTheShow]

Norton/Frenchy platoon?