June 2nd: Braves (Reyes) vs. Marlins (Olsen)

[McCarroll21]

<table class="tborder" border="0" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="1" width="500"><tbody><tr><td class="tcat" colspan="4" align="center"><font size="3">Braves vs. Marlins</font></td></tr><tr><td class="thead" colspan="4" align="center">June 2, 2008</td></tr><tr><td class="tcat" colspan="4" align="center"><span class="smallfont">Pitching Matchup</span></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="thead" align="center">FLORIDA</td><td colspan="2" class="thead" align="center">ATLANTA</td></tr><tr><td align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3"><img src="http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/images/players/mugshot/ph_435179.jpg"></td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3"><strong>Scott Olsen</strong>
4-2, 3.65

<strong>Last appearance:</strong>
5/28 at NYM
5.0 IP, 4 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>
2-3, 4.83

<strong>Last appearance:</strong>
5/28 at MIL
7.0 IP, 1 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">Series at a Glance</span></td></tr><tr><td class="thead" colspan="4" align="center">Series Tied 0-0</td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">6/2</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3" width="50%">Marlins (Olsen) @ Braves (Reyes)</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">6/3</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3" width="50%">Marlins (Badenhop) @ Braves (Campillo)</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">6/4</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3" width="50%">Marlins (Hendrickson) @ Braves (Glavine)</td><td class="smallfont" align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">PTV</td><td class="smallfont" align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">1:05 PM (ET)</td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">6/5</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3" width="50%">Marlins (Nolasco) @ Braves (Jurrjens)</td><td class="smallfont" align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">PTV</td><td class="smallfont" align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">7:10 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">Today's Lineups</span></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="thead" align="center">FLORIDA</td><td colspan="2" class="thead" align="center" width="50%">ATLANTA</td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">1.</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">H. Ramirez, SS</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">Y. Escobar, SS</td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">2.</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">J. Hermida, RF</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">O. Infante, 2B</td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">3.</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">J. Cantu, 3B</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">C. Jones, 3B</td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">4.</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">M. Jacobs, 1B</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">M. Teixeira, 1B</td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">5.</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">D. Uggla, 2B</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">J. Francoeur, RF</td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">6.</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">L. Gonzalez, LF</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">B. McCann, C</td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">7.</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">C. Ross, CF</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">G. Norton, LF</td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">8.</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">M. Treanor, C</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">G. Blanco, CF</td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">9.</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">S. Olsen, 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">Pitching Matchup</span></td></tr><tr><td class="thead" align="center">Jo-Jo Reyes, ATL</td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">Jo-Jo Reyes pitched the best game of his young career on Wednesday against the Brewers. The 23-year-old left-hander struck out nine and allowed two hits in seven innings, but was dealt the loss. Reyes walked J.J. Hardy on four straight pitches to start the eighth inning, and when reliever Blaine Boyer allowed a two-out RBI triple to Richie Weeks two batters later, Reyes' stellar outing was erased. Reyes had been bothered by a blister on the index finger on his left hand, but it was healed by Wednesday's start.</td></tr><tr><td class="thead" align="center">Scott Olsen, FLA</td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">Reduced velocity continues to make Olsen have to struggle to log innings. In his last outing, a five-inning affair at Shea Stadium against the Mets, the left-hander gutted out five innings, giving up four runs on six hits. He was not involved in the decision. He struck out three, and allowed two home runs -- both on 85 mph fastballs. He's now given up four home runs in his last two starts, which total 8 1/3 innings. Olsen has not thrown more than six innings in his last four starts, or since he went 8 2/3 innings on May 6 in a win over the Brewers.</td></tr></tbody></table><table class="tborder" border="0" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="1" width="500"><tbody><tr><td class="tcat" colspan="4" align="center">AccuScore Game Forecast</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/280602115.xml"; f0.ID = "as_280602115"; 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/280602115.xml" wmode="opaque" id="as_280602115" 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>

[McCarroll21]

I believe that's the lineup. If anyone sees anything differently, let me know.

[ATlinVA]

Go Braves!
I'm hoping we have a lead of three or less in the 9th so Smoltz closes!

[JCStone7]

I believe that's the lineup. If anyone sees anything differently, let me know.

I certainly hope so!

[brnt247]

Screw this lineup if that's what it is. This team is pissing me off lately.

[McCarroll21]

I certainly hope so!
Kelly's 3-for-13 against Olsen, so I'm not too upset by him sitting tonight. Maybe tomorrow against the righty, we'll see Blanco move to leadoff and Infante start at short to give Yunel a day off.

I still think it's dumb to bat Jeff ahead of McCann, regardless of the pitcher.

[BF91]

Let's rock Olsen tonight to start a sweep of the Fish! GO BRAVES!

[crazk829]

this team really needs to turn things around. man so frustrating

[PhantomsCV]

why don't they put Josh Anderson in for Norton.

[731BravesFan]

so which Jo-Jo will we see tonight..

[JCStone7]

why don't they put Josh Anderson in for Norton.

Bobby is playing the matchups obviously.

[McCarroll21]

why don't they put Josh Anderson in for Norton.
If they're not going to let Kelly hit against the lefty, they certainly aren't going to let Anderson.

What has Norton done to fall on his face, anyway? I'm not saying he should be out there every day, but it's not like he's killing us right now. For the good of the team, he needs to be on the bench, but today's not one of them.

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Hopefully Richmond Reyes is still pitching tonight. Richmond Reyes did pretty well in Milwaukee!

[HTF]

Wow, Kelly was one of the few consistent hitters on the road trip, and he gets sat against Olsen, give me a break.

[jones2510]

Lets go braves!!

:bravesflag1::chop:

[JCStone7]

Lineups are correct!

[Chief Knockahoma]

let's go Bravos!

[RockTheShow]

Let's get a W streak started tongiht.

[gobravez]

Hopefully Richmond Reyes is still pitching tonight. Richmond Reyes did pretty well in Milwaukee!

Usually if he has a good first inning he is goin to have a good night

[gobravez]

Don't know if this has been posted...but stockman was sent down when smoltz was activated and Boyer was cleared to keep playing
http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports/braves/stories/2008/06/02/Smoltz_0603.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=21

[McCarroll21]

Injuries thread! (http://www.braves-nation.com/forums/showthread.php?p=225673#post225673) ;)

[HTF]

Usually if he has a good first inning he is goin to have a good night

If he locates the fastball like he did in Milwaukee, he should be fine. I'm more worried about run support. He could've thrown a Perfect game his last start and got a No Decision.

[brnt247]

First time we face a lefty in over a week. Run support could very well be a problem.

[GrandMasterB]

First time we face a lefty in over a week. Run support could very well be a problem.

Nah. It's a home game, so they'll suddenly remember how to score runs.

[josephw000]

Nah. It's a home game, so they'll suddenly remember how to score runs.

Lord, dont jinx it.....

[jones2510]

I went to my first game in Atlanta 2004 saw Smoltz close the game it was awesome.:)

[PhantomsCV]

Ron Gant just said, hell yeah.

[HTF]

I went to my first game in Atlanta 2004 saw Smoltz close the game it was awesome.:)

That's awesome, I remember seeing him strike out the side to close a game a while back it was electric @ TF.

[JCStone7]

I remember 04 as well, we were playing the Dodgers and my friend made a sign that said "Sit Down Gagne, Smoltz shuts the door here" and Smoltz saved both games it was awesome!

[BF91]

My first Braves game was a Smoltz close too. Totally shut down the Expos....good times, good times.

[orangenation4]

any word on whether him or raffy will get the sole spot closing??

[Chuck61686]

I really don't like this line-up, here's mine:
1) Blanco CF
2) Escobar SS
3) Jones 3B
4) Teixeira 1B
5) McCann C
6) Johnson 2B
7) Francoeur RF
8) Anderson LF
9) Reyes P

By replacing Norton with Anderson, we can't possibly have anything to lose...I wanna give Anderson a shot and see what he can offer at the big league level. Blanco would finally give us some speed at the top of the lineup, while Esco can return to his #2 hole where's been hitting better. I have no idea why Francoeur would be batting ahead of McCann...maybe it's cuz of the individual stats again Olson? Who knows. Anyways, let's win this one!

[HTF]

I really don't like this line-up, here's mine:
1) Blanco CF
2) Escobar SS
3) Jones 3B
4) Teixeira 1B
5) McCann C
6) Johnson 2B
7) Francoeur RF
8) Anderson LF
9) Reyes P

By replacing Norton with Anderson, we can't possibly have anything to lose...I wanna give Anderson a shot and see what he can offer at the big league level. Blanco would finally give us some speed at the top of the lineup, while Esco can return to his #2 hole where's been hitting better. I have no idea why Francoeur would be batting ahead of McCann...maybe it's cuz of the individual stats again Olson? Who knows. Anyways, let's win this one!

That's my lineup except I'd switch KJ and Frenchy, still think Frenchy will turn it around call me crazy.

[JCStone7]

That's my lineup except I'd switch KJ and Frenchy, still think Frenchy will turn it around call me crazy.

You're crazy, got that out of the way!

[BF91]

any word on whether him or raffy will get the sole spot closing??

I think Raffy is the closer right now. Him and Gonzo will share the role and Smoltzy is going to be used as needed for some big K's, kind of like a "bullpen ace" if you will. Of course it all depends on if his shoulder holds up.

[HTF]

You're crazy, got that out of the way!

Just reference this for any future posts.

[jones2510]

lets go Jo-Jo

[GrandMasterB]

My first game feels inadequate now after seeing what all you have posted. You all got Smoltz, while I got Brad Woodall.

[JCStone7]

Just reference this for any future posts.

You won't find any bigger Francoeur supporter than me, be sure to check out our social group!

[ATlinVA]

I think Raffy is the closer right now. Him and Gonzo will share the role and Smoltzy is going to be used as needed for some big K's, kind of like a "bullpen ace" if you will. Of course it all depends on if his shoulder holds up.
Smoltz is the closer unless he proves he can't perform in that role.

[brnt247]

Why do people think Josh Anderson is better than Greg Norton?

[JCStone7]

Why do people think Josh Anderson is better than Greg Norton?

Cuz he's fast :rolleyes:

[ATlinVA]

McCann is happy tonight. Not talking crap to the batter. Darn.

[GrandMasterB]

Smoltz is the closer unless he has to go back on the DL.proves he can't perform in that role.

Fixed that for ya. ;)

[HTF]

You won't find any bigger Francoeur supporter than me, be sure to check out our social group!

No doubt, all I'm saying is that I don't see any Andruw like career decline in his future, he can still swing the bat from time to time.

[brnt247]

He does that stupid crap all the time. He's going to get hurt eventually.

[JCStone7]

Good start for Jo-Jo

[HTF]

He's locating the fastball well, gonna be a long night for the Marlins hitters, or should I say short.

[JCStone7]

:clap: Nice inning

[GrandMasterB]

No doubt, all I'm saying is that I don't see any Andruw like career decline in his future, he can still swing the bat from time to time.

Well, he hasn't reached an Andruw-like level to have that type of decline yet. :)

[brnt247]

Very efficient inning.

[jones2510]

Nice Jo-Jo

[ATlinVA]

Set the tone for the series with the bats!

[orangenation4]

My first game feels inadequate now after seeing what all you have posted. You all got Smoltz, while I got Brad Woodall.

oh yea, chuck james started in mine.. we had 6 home runs hit off us

[JCStone7]

My first game feels inadequate now after seeing what all you have posted. You all got Smoltz, while I got Brad Woodall.

That wasn't my first game, just a fond memory

[HTF]

Well, he hasn't reached an Andruw-like level to have that type of decline yet. :)

I just mean going from hitting .290 25 HRs to on pace to hit 14 and .250

[GrandMasterB]

oh yea, chuck james started in mine.. we had 6 home runs hit off us

Hey, at least everyone on the board knows who he is. Woodall only started four games for the Braves and was out of the majors by 1999. :p

[jones2510]

lets go yunel

[ATlinVA]

Esco took a pitch!

[orangenation4]

escobar out again.. start up the "leadoff blanco" posts..

[BravesfaninNC]

Let's go Mr's MVP

[GrandMasterB]

Chipper needs to go deep and set the tone for this game.

[JCStone7]

C'mon Larry!

[jones2510]

lets go chipper!!!

[PhantomsCV]

Let's go CHIPPA, keep the average up!

[HTF]

escobar out again.. start up the "leadoff blanco" posts..

Ok, Leadoff Blanco before Esco falls into the dark world of Leadoff oblivion.

[HTF]

.407

[BravesfaninNC]

nice Chipper

[brnt247]

Ok, Leadoff Blanco before Esco falls into the dark world of Leadoff oblivion.

Or, this is the actual Escobar that has been expected for plenty of years.

[JCStone7]

Chipper being Chipper, blast one Teix!

[orangenation4]

Chipper vs. Olson--- one word--- ownage

[jones2510]

woot! chipper my hit streak to 22 :)

[HTF]

Or, this is the actual Escobar that has been expected for plenty of years.

never know, its possible

[orangenation4]

woot! chipper hit streak to 22 :)

he went 0 for in cincy against volquez.. AVG dropped from 412 to 406

[JCStone7]

i thought he went 0 for in cincy

She's talkin bout Beat the Streak

[BravesfaninNC]

i thought he went 0 for in cincyhe did:(

[ATlinVA]

Slow motion.

[orangenation4]

She's talkin bout Beat the Streak

ahhh

[BravesfaninNC]

man Tex is slow.I thought it was going to be a close play at 1st

[JCStone7]

Keep it rollin Jo-jo

[GrandMasterB]

Josh Anderson for first base! He's faster than Teixeira.

[brnt247]

never know, its possible

He wasn't expected to have as much power as he showed in the beginning of the year. The 4 extra base hits since April 17th is something to be seriously concerned about.

[dogmanx23]

ok lets start a new winning streak tonight GO BRAVES!

[orangenation4]

nice glove chipper

[HTF]

He wasn't expected to have as much power as he showed in the beginning of the year. The 4 extra base hits since April 17th is something to be seriously concerned about.

I know I'm just praying he's gone into a slump and it's not a sign. Meanwhile, Jo-Jo is awesome once again tonight.

[brnt247]

WOW JOE SIMPSON, ALL I HAVE TO SAY ABOUT THAT ONE.

Sorry for the caps, I felt it was necessary.

[orangenation4]

Richmond Reyes is in the house!

[GrandMasterB]

Jo-Jo through two innings - 13 pitches. Maddux would be proud.

[BravesfaninNC]

Let's give Jo jo some runs to work with please

[ATlinVA]

WOW JOE SIMPSON, ALL I HAVE TO SAY ABOUT THAT ONE.

Sorry for the caps, I felt it was necessary.
What did he say? I missed it.

[HTF]

Let's give Jo jo some runs to work with please

you forgot to add, for the 1st time in 12 innings.

[orangenation4]

Let's give Jo jo some runs to work with please

or at least one.. that would have done it last time

[jones2510]

yes jeff!!!! 1-0 braves

[BravesfaninNC]

You ask and you should get yessssss Jeff

[brnt247]

What did he say? I missed it.

"It's amazing, in the NL East you have the 3 R's at SS. Ramirez, Rollins and Reyes. Then at 2nd, you have the 3 U's........ Utley, Uggla, and UH Johnson.

[BravesFan7689]

HR for Frenchy. Maybe he can finally get hot.

[HTF]

you we're saying?

[GrandMasterB]

Woo! Way to get us on the board, Jeff.

[brnt247]

Woo!

[orangenation4]

man those seats look empty.. out in left field

[ATlinVA]

A lead! sweet!

[josephw000]

...wow....lets keep this up eh?

[brnt247]

A lead! sweet!

We're at home, I expect nothing less!

On the road, we should get a handicap of 2 runs.

[Corvette]

why would you give him a pitch to pull?

[BravesfaninNC]

man those seats look empty.. out in left field
Yep look very empty maybe under 20K at the game.I guess Atlanta is not really a baseball city

[orangenation4]

We're at home, I expect nothing less!

On the road, we should get a handicap of 2 runs.

we'd be undefeated!

[vnodnarb]

Jeff loves his lefties.

[brnt247]

why would you give him a pitch to pull?

I don't believe he meant to throw it right down the middle. If he did, well he and his catcher need to have a talk.

[HTF]

I'm not gonna say it again, but you know.

[BravesfaninNC]

woot great bunt

[orangenation4]

Yep look very empty maybe under 20K at the game.I guess Atlanta is not really a baseball city

neh.. i think it's just florida, they make attendance drop wherever they are

[brnt247]

Lets go Jo Jo! You know how to use the bat!

[LOL_Braves]

Why can't anything like this happen on the road? Blanco would've been out if this game was outside of Atlanta.

[brnt247]

Scott Hairston has reportedly been traded to the Reds, source- Joe Simpson.

[orangenation4]

that wasn't a hit? looked good enough to me

[ATlinVA]

It would have been nice to have Blanco on second for Escobar, Chipper, and Teix, eh?

[brnt247]

that wasn't a hit? looked good enough to me

They'll probably change it later in the game to a hit and an error.

[dogmanx23]

nice HR franky! ok jojo 1,2,3

[brnt247]

Slow gamethread today.

[Chief Knockahoma]

let's go Jo-Jo!

[HTF]

horrible walk

[jones2510]

Get dp

[BravesfaninNC]

DP time Jo jo

[Chief Knockahoma]

DP time Jo jo
it's BfiNC!

[mark]

Did he lose him from 0-2?

[Chief Knockahoma]

calm down Jo-Jo

[BravesfaninNC]

woot what a play woot

[Chief Knockahoma]

way to get the lead runner boys!

[HTF]

oh that was quite lovely

[jones2510]

almost, nice omar

[brnt247]

Woo, good play. Get the lead runner, worked out well.

[Chief Knockahoma]

one more and then back to the plate!

[mark]

Nice play Omar!

[brnt247]

I'm fine with putting HanRam on here and letting Reyes go after the lefty.

[BravesfaninNC]

wow i thought that the fish are more of a small ball type of team

[brnt247]

Hanley is humungous.

[vnodnarb]

Nice work Jo-Jo!

[HTF]

Hanley is humungous.

The former Augusta Greenjacket, I saw him play here.

[brnt247]

Good, quick 3 innings. Good thing he broke up the lineup too, don't have to see Hanley for another 8 batters.

[Chief Knockahoma]

let's go Yunel

[brnt247]

The former Augusta Greenjacket, I saw him play here.

This isn't really relevent to what you said, but I read in Baseball America that many minor league teams are trying to move into Richmond since we plan to move the AAA club to Gwinett next year. Should be interesting, we haven't even finished the stadium yet and they're already set to move them there.

[Chief Knockahoma]

good eye Yunel!

[BravesfaninNC]

Great Ab esco

[HTF]

I'd love to say great patience, but none were even close.

[jones2510]

Lets go omar

[Chief Knockahoma]

let's go O!

[brnt247]

Simpson says something true. "We don't know anything!"

[mark]

"We don't know anything."

Wisest thing Joe has ever said.

[brnt247]

Voodoo? Pedro Serrano?

[HTF]

This isn't really relevent to what you said, but I read in Baseball America that many minor league teams are trying to move into Richmond since we plan to move the AAA club to Gwinett next year. Should be interesting, we haven't even finished the stadium yet and they're already set to move them there.

We barely fill our stadium 1/4 of the way most nights, are people really gonna go to gwinett and see a AAA game?

EDIT: AAA is a thing of the past anyways, the real stars are in A and AA now a days.

[Chief Knockahoma]

ugh...that Gwinnett Braves hat is ugly.

[jones2510]

lets go chipper hit a homer

[brnt247]

We barely fill our stadium 1/4 of the way most nights, are people really gonna go to gwinett and see a AAA game?

I don't think it's a move for income, more a move that makes it easier to get the AAA callups to the stadium.

[Chief Knockahoma]

let's go Larry

[brnt247]

What the hell Joe? I was just talking about that.

[BravesfaninNC]

that was outside ump

[mark]

Those pitches were really close.

[brnt247]

One of the worst balls I've seen Chipper take a hack at this year.

[HTF]

I don't think it's a move for income, more a move that makes it easier to get the AAA callups to the stadium.
True I guess, but when 50% of our games are on the road, how much of a difference does it make?

[BravesfaninNC]

I can't believe that they are not walking Chipper

[mark]

Is that shin guard new for Chipper?

[BravesfaninNC]

Good eye Chipper let's go Tex

[GrandMasterB]

I can't believe that they are not walking Chipper

Happy now? :D

[Chief Knockahoma]

wacky strike zone.

let's go Mark

[HTF]

Olsen getting flustered, I love it.

[jones2510]

nice tex

[BravesfaninNC]

Yesss Tex woot

[Chief Knockahoma]

that was an absolute rocket off Teixeira's bat.

[GrandMasterB]

2-0! There's no place like home.

[HTF]

Oh baby, Rocket. Cmon Frenchy fly ball will do.

[jones2510]

:chop:

[ATlinVA]

Don't stop at 1. Lets tack some more on this inning.

[GrandMasterB]

Don't stop at 1. Lets tack some more on this inning.

Greedy.

[HTF]

Greedy.

I'll take a flyball pretty please sir.

[BravesfaninNC]

that hurt pick up Jeff Cann

[Chief Knockahoma]

I'll take a flyball pretty please sir.
you're asking a bit much from the Gold Glover in right field.

[jones2510]

Lets go brian

[GrandMasterB]

They probably could have gotten the double play there. Good job by Chipper to stay in the rundown long enough for the other runners to move up.

[Chief Knockahoma]

let's go McCann

[HTF]

you're asking a bit much from the Gold Glover in right field.

evidentally so.

[BravesfaninNC]

you're asking a bit much from the Gold Glover in right field.Chief the Gold Glover has hit into a HR tonight don't forget that:nod:

[Chief Knockahoma]

Chief the Gold Glover has hit into a HR tonight don't forget that:nod:
oh yeah, and i'm thankful he did.

[HTF]

Olsen would get beat down like a punk beotch.

[ATlinVA]

McCann's not happy anymore...

[Chief Knockahoma]

let's go Norton

[GrandMasterB]

Boo! You hit someone again and you'll end up looking like this...

http://www.baseballtalkpro.com/images/all-stars/scott_olsen.jpg

[brnt247]

McCann has been angry as hell the past few days.

[jones2510]

lets go norton

[BravesfaninNC]

just miss it

[Chief Knockahoma]

Norton got about 97% of that one.

[dogmanx23]

Macs been gettin testy lately :)

[HTF]

I'd be alot worse than that Grandmaster.

[ATlinVA]

I wish baseball was like hockey... you can fight until someone goes to the ground. Then you have to go sit with Boog and Joe, aka the penalty box.

[BravesfaninNC]

holy cow that Bruce kid from the Reds has Hr agian.Thanks god we won't see the Reds anymore this year

[klm79]

good start to the game...keep it up jo jo

[Chief Knockahoma]

that was absolutely horrid Gregor

[klm79]

and the minute i say that....he gives up a double..and blanco makes it a triple...ill shut up now!

[brnt247]

What the hell was that Blanco?

[GrandMasterB]

Who does Hermida think he is hitting a triple? Brian McCann?

[ATlinVA]

Yea, that wall's not a pillow gregor(y)

[Chief Knockahoma]

Who does Hermida think he is hitting a triple? Brian McCann?
whatever...with that way Gregor played that, McCann would have had an inside the park HR.

[PhantomsCV]

Kotsay would have made a better play :(.

[Chief Knockahoma]

Andr-who? would have ha....oh wait, no...he wouldn't have.

[GrandMasterB]

Stupid Marlins; always hustling and taking the extra base when they can. It makes me sick.

[Chief Knockahoma]

so that Uggla kid can sorta hit.

[jones2510]

come on jo-jo one more out

[Chief Knockahoma]

get him here Jo-Jo

[PhantomsCV]

so that Uggla kid can sorta hit.

not against lefties.

[Chief Knockahoma]

bleh...that was like right down the middle.

[GrandMasterB]

Well, just get the out here and stop the bleeding. The offense will get the lead back for us.

[ATlinVA]

so...lead=gone

[DRbravesfan29]

UGH!!...cmon Jo jO

[GrandMasterB]

not against lefties.

Explain the hit off of Jo-Jo then. :confused:

[josephw000]

Theres the normal Jo Jo...was wondering where you've been.....

[Chief Knockahoma]

who is Joe Simpson to be making fun of anyone?

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/turnersports/images/simpson_lrg.jpg

[BravesfaninNC]

what is going on i live for a sec and the game is tie:mad:

[HTF]

Blown opportunities comeback to burn us, would've never guessed.

[jones2510]

Lets go yunel

[HTF]

That's what usually happens on the road to us. If Olsen keeps quick pitching us he better not dig into the box when he gets up there.

[ATlinVA]

I think McCann should drill Olson on a pitch back to the mound.

[mark]

This is completely random, but do you think any batter has ever been drilled in the side of the head by the catcher throwing to 3rd after a strikeout? From the angle on TV, it looks pretty close sometimes

[BravesfaninNC]

woooot Jo Jo

[HTF]

oh baby sitdown mr. ramirez.

[ATlinVA]

Great pitch Jo-Jo!

[GrandMasterB]

Way to bounce back with a strong inning, Jo-Jo. Time to take the lead back now with Chipper and Teixeira due up.

[Chief Knockahoma]

let's go Bravos!

[GrandMasterB]

This is completely random, but do you think any batter has ever been drilled in the side of the head by the catcher throwing to 3rd after a strikeout? From the angle on TV, it looks pretty close sometimes

Wouldn't surprise me. I know there have been some hit their hands on the batter's helmet.

[jones2510]

Lets go chipper lets go tex

[Chief Knockahoma]

hey guys...how about you don't let him quick pitch you?

[BravesfaninNC]

Let's go Tex

[HTF]

Speaking of stepping out.

[BravesfaninNC]

yessssssssssss Texs wooooot

[jones2510]

woot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! tex

[Chief Knockahoma]

Teixeira says "Quick Pitch that, Bitch!"

[ATlinVA]

Thats why they don't step out, Joe.

[GrandMasterB]

hey guys...how about you don't let him quick pitch you?

Someone like Joe McEwing would come in handy right now.

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Got the lead back! So, this Teixeira guy can hit.

[BravesFan7689]

Tex is continuing to be hot. Let's get a 1-2-3 inning now.

[HTF]

Teixeira says "Quick Pitch that, Bitch!"

LOL, He finally stepped out like Joe suggested.

[klm79]

that ball was smoked

[Chief Knockahoma]

let's go Jo-Jo! don't pull a Redman on us!

[Chief Knockahoma]

come on ump!

[colebert]

Anyone else smelling a Smoltzie save tonight? :nod:

[orangenation4]

i'd rather blow them out the water and not have a save opportunity

[Chief Knockahoma]

nice recovery O!

[BravesfaninNC]

That ball was smoked

[brnt247]

Anyone else smelling a Smoltzie save tonight? :nod:

I didn't know he was getting activated until today, so Yahoo! fantasy didn't let me use him for todays game. So hopefully they use Soriano today and we get Smoltz tomorrow for my fantasy purposes =)

[brnt247]

I can't act like Infante isn't a better fielder than Kelly.

[HTF]

only 70 pitches, very efficient.

[BravesFan7689]

Another great inning by Jo-Jo. Let's build on the lead now.

[GrandMasterB]

i'd rather blow them out the water and not have a save opportunity

I like it! Blow the Fish outta the water.

[brnt247]

Jo-Jo has only allowed a hit in 1 inning.