June 11th: Braves (Bennett) at Cubs (Dempster) - The Times, They Are A-Changin'

[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 at Cubs</font></td></tr><tr><td class="thead" colspan="4" align="center">June 11, 2008</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">ATLANTA</td><td colspan="2" class="thead" align="center">CHICAGO</td></tr><tr><td align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3"><img src="http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/images/players/mugshot/ph_430831.jpg"></td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3"><strong>Jeff Bennett</strong>
0-3, 3.47

<strong>Last appearance:</strong>
6/07 vs. PHI
1.0 IP, 2 ER
Dec = ND</td><td align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3"><img src="http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/images/players/mugshot/ph_133225.jpg"></td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3"><strong>Ryan Dempster</strong>
7-2, 2.90

<strong>Last appearance:</strong>
6/05 at LAD
5.1 IP, 3 ER
Dec = ND</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">Cubs Lead 1-0</td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">6/10</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3" width="50%">Braves 5 @ <strong>Cubs 10</strong></td><td class="smallfont" align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">PTV</td><td class="smallfont" align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">8:05 PM (ET)</td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">6/11</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3" width="50%">Braves (Bennett) @ Cubs (Dempster)</td><td class="smallfont" align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">FSN/ESPN</td><td class="smallfont" align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">8:05 PM (ET)</td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">6/12</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3" width="50%">Braves (Hudson) @ Cubs (Zambrano)</td><td class="smallfont" align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">PTV</td><td class="smallfont" align="center" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">2:20 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">ATLANTA</td><td colspan="2" class="thead" align="center" width="50%">CHICAGO</td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">1.</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">Y. Escobar, SS</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">A. Soriano, LF</td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">2.</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">K. Johnson, 2B</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">R. Theriot, SS</td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">3.</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">C. Jones, 3B</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">D. Lee, 1B</td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">4.</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">M. Teixeira, 1B</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">A. Ramirez, 3B</td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">5.</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">B. McCann, C</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">K. Fukudome, RF</td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">6.</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">J. Francoeur, RF</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">G. Soto, C</td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">7.</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">G. Norton, LF</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">J. Edmonds, CF</td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">8.</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">G. Blanco, CF</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">M. DeRosa, 2B</td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">9.</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">J. Bennett, P</td><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">R. Dempster, 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">Jeff Bennett, ATL</td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">Bennett replaces Jair Jurrjens, who sprained ankle while leaving Wrigley Field after Tuesday's game.</td></tr><tr><td class="thead" align="center">Ryan Dempster, CHC</td></tr><tr><td class="smallfont" bgcolor="#e3e3e3">Dempster will be happy to be back at Wrigley Field. The right-hander is 7-0 at home but has yet to win on the road. In his last start, in Los Angeles, Dempster did not get a decision, giving up three runs on five hits over 5 1/3 innings. He was cruising along until the fifth, and in the sixth, he fell behind three hitters quickly and was pulled. 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Circle up and sing along:
http://www.braves-nation.com/media/08.mp3

[McCarroll21]

Lineup's a guess. I'll update it later.

[HTF]

Damn you, i almost got a chubby when I saw that, I hope your right, I'll be your BFF.

[gobravez]

Nice song.

'It really does go well with the way this season has gone.

[McCarroll21]

Lineups updated. No BJones tonight; have to settle for Norton instead.

Because, I mean, why call a guy up and send a guy out and actually use him? That'd be smart.

[BF91]

Of course you wouldn't put B Jones out there tonight! It makes far too much sense. Meh, maybe he's tired coming from Richmond to Chicago....maybe. Nice to see Chipper in the line-up though.

[gobravez]

Accuscore is being nice giving us a 38% chance...I'd put us around %3.8

[DRbravesfan29]

Blah..im tired of the same ol' lineup...Jeff batting 6th...here we go...

[Bravesrule07]

Lineups updated. No BJones tonight; have to settle for Norton instead.

Because, I mean, why call a guy up and send a guy out and actually use him? That'd be smart.

With the way things have gone this year, he probally slipped and strained a quad muscle coming off the plane. :rolleyes:

Seriously though, I hope the Braves can come out and get a win tonight. It would be nice for a change.

[jones2510]

lets go braves?

Glad to see chipper back :)

[Moylan #58]

Woo Chipper!

We have a chance now.

[GrandMasterB]

Why all the whining just because Brandon Jones isn't in the lineup tonight? It's not like he's been lighting it up down in AAA. Norton has been doing alright when he's been in the lineup lately.

[josephw000]

Outfield prospect Brandon Jones and left-hander Jeff Ridgway have been recalled from Richmond. Ridgway will take Glavine's roster spot. To make room for Jones, the Braves (http://www.ajc.com/braves/content/sports/braves/index.html?cxntlid=linkr) sent outfielder Josh Anderson to Richmond.

So Ridgeway is here today too? Ok, ok....cool beans...I like JA though man, I hate seeing him sent down....

[josephw000]

Why all the whining just because Brandon Jones isn't in the lineup tonight? It's not like he's been lighting it up down in AAA. Norton has been doing alright when he's been in the lineup lately.

Freshness....who knows, maybe hell bring some spunk....maybe hell o-4 with 4 k's.....it's like craps...

[josephw000]

Woo Chipper!

We have a chance now.

He cant run the bases or field...I hope he doesnt gap one.

[brnt247]

Nice... so now we have 3 lefties because....?

[DRbravesfan29]

So Ridgeway is here today too? Ok, ok....cool beans...I like JA though man, I hate seeing him sent down....

i dont know why the heck they called Jeff Ridgeway for???....its not like they're going to use him...look at Stockman...

[BF91]

Ok, why in the devil did we call Ridgway up? Doesn't that give us a short(er) bench and another lefty in the 'pen? Wasn't there anyone else to bring up or better yet, couldn't we have kept Anderson?

[brnt247]

So we still have to make a move for a position player in the next few days and make room for Mike Gonzales. Should be interesting to see what happens.

[GrandMasterB]

Ok, why in the devil did we call Ridgway up? Doesn't that give us a short(er) bench and another lefty in the 'pen? Wasn't there anyone else to bring up or better yet, couldn't we have kept Anderson?

Nope, same amount of people on the bench as before. Jones replaces Anderson; Ridgway replaces Glavine.

[jschafer5]

Because, I mean, why call a guy up and send a guy out and actually use him? That'd be smart.

It would make way too much sense..

[BravesfaninNC]

I don't really get why Josh has been sent down and why BJones was called up:confused:

[BF91]

Nope, same amount of people on the bench as before. Jones replaces Anderson; Ridgway replaces Glavine.

Thanks GMB! Oh and food for thought for all of us: Ridgway has a 189.00 ERA over 0.1 IP in 3 appearances in his career.

I don't really get why Josh has been sent down and why BJones was called up:confused:

More power? Maybe?

[McCarroll21]

Why all the whining just because Brandon Jones isn't in the lineup tonight? It's not like he's been lighting it up down in AAA. Norton has been doing alright when he's been in the lineup lately.
To me, it's bothersome because it makes me think he's not even there and we already optioned out a player. Makes me think we're playing short a few players.

We could have at least kept Anderson on the roster until BJones got there. If he's actually there and available to use, then I really have no problem with it.

[HTF]

Because anything is worth trying over a bench player barely hitting .200, and don't give me that well he hit a home run last night crap. He is a liability.

[Chief Knockahoma]

can we please win tonight? i won't get to watch the Braves for a few days since i'm gonna be on a farm in the middle of Tennessee...i'd like to "go out" on a high note.

[timmy]

can we please win tonight? i won't get to watch the Braves for a few days since i'm gonna be on a farm in the middle of Tennessee...i'd like to "go out" on a high note.

Lucky...

[McCarroll21]

Because anything is worth trying over a bench player barely hitting .200, and don't give me that well he hit a home run last night crap. He is a liability.
I don't see Norton as a liability. He's a hell of a hitter, he just had too many 0-1s as a pinch hitter and not many at-bats. Norton's not still in the majors because of his glove, I'll tell you that.

[HTF]

I don't see Norton as a liability. He's a hell of a hitter, he just had too many 0-1s as a pinch hitter and not many at-bats. Norton's not still in the majors because of his glove, I'll tell you that.

I love him off the bench, the perfect bench player, but IMO he's a liability when he starts.

[McCarroll21]

I love him off the bench, the perfect bench player, but IMO he's a liability when he starts.
Yeah, and the numbers back that up... :rolleyes:

Starter - .264/.350/.453 - .803
Sub - .222/.417/.222 - .639

More walks as a pinch hitter but more power when given more than one shot to hit.

[timmy]

I think he's mostly just a liability in left field. It's about like how it was like to watch Dave Martinez in left. He's a butcher.

[BravesfaninNC]

Thanks GMB! Oh and food for thought for all of us: Ridgway has a 189.00 ERA over 0.1 IP in 3 appearances in his career.



More power? Maybe?I thought that BJones as of late was cold

[McCarroll21]

I don't really get why Josh has been sent down and why BJones was called up:confused:
Because JA and Blanco are the same player. It should have been Blanco go down though; JA's a better player. If Blanco were better, we wouldn't have felt the need to go out and trade for JA in the first place.

[BF91]

I thought that BJones as of late was cold

As did I, but hey if he can take over everyday in LF who can complain? As long as he produces that is. Ok, I think Mac answered our question pretty well.

[McCarroll21]

As did I, but hey if he can take over everyday in LF who can complain? As long as he produces that is.
Well, if production is a requirement to have a job on this team, we should just play with no outfield. :)

[BF91]

Well, if production is a requirement to have a job on this team, we should just play with no outfield. :)

Well.......... You have a point there. :o

[gobravez]

alright, going down stairs to get a sandwich..I'll be in the gamethread a little later.

Here's to the Braves actually winning!:beer:

[BravesfaninNC]

While we are waiting for the game to start any update how did tommy MRI went today? do we know what the doctor find out if anything

[BF91]

Ok guys, I actually get to watch this game so I'll probably pop in and out of the game thread. GO BRAVOS!

[GrandMasterB]

So, how many at-bats does it take Chipper to get an extra-base hit tonight?

[HTF]

So, how many at-bats does it take Chipper to get an extra-base hit tonight?

1

[BravesfaninNC]

So, how many at-bats does it take Chipper to get an extra-base hit tonight?2

[timmy]

I like Brandon Jones as a prospect, but don't give him crown him with the left field job just yet.
This year...
Brandon Jones - AAA .709 OPS
Jeff Francoeur - ML .712 OPS

[josephw000]

I like Brandon Jones as a prospect, but don't give him crown him with the left field job just yet.
This year...
Brandon Jones - AAA .709 OPS
Jeff Francoeur - ML .712 OPS


Maybe he just wanted an opportunity to prove hismelf at the ML level and hes gonna come in raking.

[broke]

I have lowered my expectations from the Braves. All the losses should be easier to swallow now.

We will lose tonight......and the cubs will complete the sweep tommorrow. Then if I had to put up my hard earned money I would bet we get swept by the Angels as well.

I dont expect us to win til Monday against the Rockies.

[timmy]

Maybe he just wanted an opportunity to prove hismelf at the ML level and hes gonna come in raking.

Doesn't make much sense, but I like the optimism anyways.

[Chief Knockahoma]

Let's Go Braves

[DRbravesfan29]

Erin Andrews is hot...

[McCarroll21]

I like Brandon Jones as a prospect, but don't give him crown him with the left field job just yet.
This year...
Brandon Jones - AAA .709 OPS
Jeff Francoeur - ML .712 OPS
It's not a matter of crowning him as the left fielder, it's not like any of the guys we have that can play the outfield should be viewed as starters. It's trying to find the best of the junk we have available to us and maybe find a diamond in the rough.

[GrandMasterB]

Erin Andrews is hot...

http://somecallmeduh.files.wordpress.com/2007/10/captainobvious.jpg

[BravesfaninNC]

Erin Andrews is hot...
She is blackout and so is the game on espn here in charlotte

[HTF]

Cmon boys, time to turn this train around, I don't want to see any negative comments, until atleast the Bottom of the 1st.

[McCarroll21]

She is blackout and so is the game on espn here in charlotte
Oh yeah?

http://www.faniq.com/images/blog/Picture%2011%283%29.png

Take that for a blackout!

[jones2510]

lets go yunel

[McCarroll21]

Cmon boys, time to turn this train around, I don't want to see any negative comments, until atleast the Bottom of the 1st.
I'll save it for the first time Francoeur strikes out; unless Escobar takes an ugly swing at the first pitch.

[RockTheShow]

Well...here we go.

[GrandMasterB]

Oh yeah?

http://www.faniq.com/images/blog/Picture%2011%283%29.png

Take that for a blackout!

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Yes, I had to.

:D

[Chief Knockahoma]

let's go Yunel

[BravesfaninNC]

wow that ball was Smoke

[broke]

fUkOdOmE is a high stepper

[HTF]

Great start...Cmon KJ look at a pitch atleast.

[Chief Knockahoma]

let's go Kelly

[jones2510]

lets go kelly

[ShipHockey7]

allllright lets go chip

[Chief Knockahoma]

alright.

let's go Larry

[BravesfaninNC]

Why are the Cubs fans boooing Chipper?

[jones2510]

lets go chipper!!

[GrandMasterB]

Let's go, Comatose Jones!

[broke]

chipper should get no pitch to hit here

[HTF]

You can tell he's hurting badly.

[GrandMasterB]

Why are the Cubs fans boooing Chipper?

Same reason he gets booed in most other places. He's the best player on the opposing team.

[BravesfaninNC]

Woot Chipper

[Chief Knockahoma]

there we go Larry!

let's go Mark

[HTF]

It's just greatness that's all it is.

[ShipHockey7]

nice....lets go Teix!

[jones2510]

nice chipper lets go tex

[RockTheShow]

Come on Teix hit a homer.

[McCarroll21]

He just keeps on hitting!

[broke]

Tex will hit a massively high fly ball to the outfield

[McCarroll21]

LOL! How many of those 213 has Jeff left on?

[Chief Knockahoma]

yeah, why would you get a hit

[HTF]

Nice job you over paid weenie, Go to NY.

[BravesfaninNC]

The only good news about that Ab was that Chipper did not have to run the base

[broke]

Nice job you over paid weenie, Go to NY.

:nod:

concur.......he is gonna look sharp in pin stripes

[McCarroll21]

Okay... well, no negative comments are allowed and my momma always said if you can't say anyhting nice, don't say anything at all... So... I'm out!

That's really not the reason, but I'm out anyway. See ya! Go Braves... :lol:

/media/08.mp3

[brnt247]

He had to get the running start to 2nd. Why would we expect anything else out of the top of the order? Chipper gets a hit with one leg and everyone else does jack.

[ShipHockey7]

well offense sucks, lets go Bennett

[brnt247]

Red brims and blue. I like it.

[DRbravesfan29]

Maybe Erin could reverse our road woes...Lets WIN THIS ONE CMON!!!!!!!!!!

[Chief Knockahoma]

well that's a nice start

[brnt247]

Sutcliffe is one of the worst announcers there are, this game will at least be funny.

[brnt247]

WHAT A SNAKE SUTCLIFFE! HE JUST SAID THEY SHOULD TRY AND HURT CHIPPER!

[Chief Knockahoma]

i'm glad i get Boog and Joe.

[HTF]

Good start JB, I hope he stays in the rotation...

[RockTheShow]

Derek Lee scares me so much.

[brnt247]

i'm glad i get Boog and Joe.

Sutcliffe goes, "Theroit should at least try and bunt down the line to take Chipper out of the lineup. If they can get him injured and avoid him for the next two days it can make their lives easier."

[jones2510]

lets go jeff

[ShipHockey7]

I love Erin Andrews, it just isn't fair

[GrandMasterB]

Sutcliffe is one of the worst announcers there are, this game will at least be funny.

LOL, I'm listening to Pete and Chip on the radio instead. Pete just said that Hampton has had a couple good side sessions and they are considering letting him skip the rehab starts and just coming straight off the DL to the big leagues. That's how bad it's gotten with the injuries.

[ShipHockey7]

Sutcliffe goes, "Theroit should at least try and bunt down the line to take Chipper out of the lineup. If they can get him injured and avoid him for the next two days it can make their lives easier."

its true...my jaw dropped when he said that I was like wtf

[DRbravesfan29]

ugh...get this last out...

[HTF]

Shocker, the Cubs have a 2 out Rally going.

[RockTheShow]

Come on Bennett...

[broke]

chipper isnt too rangy tonight huh

[DRbravesfan29]

oh boy here we go...

[broke]

YES!!!!!

[HTF]

Oh yeah, just like last night.

[jones2510]

:wall:

[ShipHockey7]

damn

[RockTheShow]

He had Derek Lee 0-2 with 2 outs. Now we are losing 3-0.

[GrandMasterB]

So yeah, we could use a couple healthy starters.

[Chief Knockahoma]

yeah...i gotta go pack for Bonnaroo...

[timmy]

Should be a fun night...

[brnt247]

We got a 3R HR in the first and lost yesterday, maybe we'll sneak one out?.......

[RockTheShow]

:bricks::wall::blah:

[HTF]

We got a 3R HR in the first and lost yesterday, maybe we'll sneak one out?.......

We aren't playing against Bobby Cox though...I still got hope.

[DRbravesfan29]

We got a 3R HR in the first and lost yesterday, maybe we'll sneak one out?.......

we all wish that...*sigh*

[broke]

We got a 3R HR in the first and lost yesterday, maybe we'll sneak one out?.......

or maybe you'll find the cure for aids tonight.......who knows

[timmy]

yeah...i gotta go pack for Bonnaroo...


Don't forget the :weed:.

[GrandMasterB]

We aren't playing against Bobby Cox though...I still got hope.

How many of those runs did he give up last night anyway?

[josephw000]

Well...here we go....

[jones2510]

lets go brian

[timmy]

How many of those runs did he give up last night anyway?

Technically they were attributed to Acosta, apparently Bobby still has faith in him. I think he's the only one.

[brnt247]

or maybe you'll find the cure for aids tonight.......who knows

That's actually what I'm working on now... check out my new

Aidsologist blog.

[brnt247]

Can't say how good of an idea a brick wall on a baseball field is...

[timmy]

Of course it goes foul.

[brnt247]

Ohhhh.... a different approach from Jeff Francoeur says Erin Andrews... lets see if that happens.

[HTF]

There you go Jeff just look at the 89 fastball down the pipe.

[brnt247]

The problem is Sutcliffe.. that he sucks. He just isn't good, you don't know anything.

[GrandMasterB]

Technically they were attributed to Acosta, apparently Bobby still has faith in him. I think he's the only one.

Still would have lost had he been taken out after one inning, though. If it wasn't for the errors by McCann and Acosta, he would have just allowed one run.

[DRbravesfan29]

Seee ..sure different....:lol:...look at what he swung...

[broke]

Jeff still riding the suck train

[RockTheShow]

I bet Dempster throws a 2 hit shut out.

[jones2510]

lets go norton

[timmy]

Ohhhh.... a different approach from Jeff Francoeur says Erin Andrews... lets see if that happens.

Guess not...I hope he's not taking batting tips from her. However...maybe if she slept with him...

[DRbravesfan29]

of course it finds his glove...

[GrandMasterB]

Ohhhh.... a different approach from Jeff Francoeur says Erin Andrews... lets see if that happens.

No, no, she was talking about the different approach he used to hit on her before the game.

[brnt247]

I bet Dempster throws a 2 hit shut out.

3 hits.. we all know Chipper will go 3-3 with one leg and the rest of the team 0-27.

[MPH]

How many of those runs did he give up last night anyway?
Well, if you were to ask Bobby that question, I'm pretty sure he'd take responsibility for ALL of them! :nod:

[timmy]

Guess not...I hope he's not taking batting tips from her. However...maybe if she slept with him...

No, no, she was talking about the different approach he used to hit on her before the game.

...And then we all collectively remember Jeff's married. Too bad, she'll just have to hook up with Jair! ...How Jair really injured himself, got a little too freaky:D

[HTF]

anyone else just want to fast forward to Saturday?

[gobravez]

sigh...

[DRbravesfan29]

sure...the ball will find a way for them...this is just comical...

[broke]

lol @ kj

[brnt247]

anyone else just want to fast forward to Saturday?

Saturday for us = September Call Ups for the Pirates.

[GrandMasterB]

...And then we all collectively remember Jeff's married.

Hey, that didn't stop Roger Clemens from going after a 15 year-old. :lol:

[brnt247]

Sutcliffe callin for the go at Chipper and injure him move again...

[DRbravesfan29]

eh..ump...give us a break...

[GrandMasterB]

Sutcliffe callin for the go at Chipper and injure him move again...

Next time Fukudome is up, he should hit one of those foul balls back Sutcliffe's way.

[brnt247]

Can we just turn this into a Sutcliffe is a retard thread? I swear it'll be a lot of fun.

[DRbravesfan29]

Boo Bennett...

[HTF]

a brawl is what we need...

[brnt247]

"It's amazing how well Soriano has done vs. Atlanta, with all of the great pitching they've had over the years." Rick Sutcliffe

Oh yeh, Soriano has been in the NL a whole 3 seasons, and boy was the Braves pitching so good then...

[timmy]

Payback's a bitch.

[broke]

oh great........I guarantee that will be avenged by Dempster. Watch out Chipper!

[DRbravesfan29]

Okay...im going to watch something else...we all now the outcome of this...See ya later!..

[gobravez]

Why does he get 1b if it hit his hands? I always thought that your hands were considered part of the bat?

[brnt247]

If they hit Chipper I'd fight all of em. They have the right to hit anyone, except for Chipper.

[GrandMasterB]

All five of their runs have come with two outs. This may be a long night....

[RockTheShow]

Well. I'm not going to watch this anymore. I advise all of you to do the same.

[HTF]

Okay...im going to watch something else...we all now the outcome of this...See ya later!..

peace

[SamtheBravesFan]

Well. I'm not going to watch this anymore. I advise all of you to do the same.

Oh, I'm paying attention on Gameday and distracting myself with other things. It's the way to go when you're getting your ass handed to you. :)

[GrandMasterB]

Why does he get 1b if it hit his hands? I always thought that your hands were considered part of the bat?

I think that only holds true in basketball, where the hands are considered part of the ball.

[broke]

I like our chances with our 8 9 1 hitters coming up......making of a 6 run inning is set

[brnt247]

I really dread that the Braves are going to become they were in the 70's and 80's...

[GrandMasterB]

I like our chances with our 8 9 1 hitters coming up.

:nod:

A Blanco walk, Bennett sac bunt and Escobar RBI single.

Do it, Braves!

[HTF]

I really dread that the Braves are going to become they were in the 70's and 80's...

then we'll get to see who the true fans are...

[josephw000]

Hmmmm....welll.......

[SamtheBravesFan]

then we'll get to see who the true fans are...

Well, the REALLY fair-weather fans would have bailed out two years ago, I think.

[broke]

then we'll get to see who the true fans are...

and gluttons for punishment

[jones2510]

come on braves get some runs

[Chief Knockahoma]

then we'll get to see who the true fans are...
yup.

it's weird for a lot of us because we aren't used to the Braves missing the playoffs (and being awful). a lot of us grew up when the Braves were always in the playoffs and always contending...it's been a weird last few years...

[SamtheBravesFan]

and gluttons for punishment

*shrugs* Sometimes, that's what fans of some teams are. It makes success that much nicer.

[Chief Knockahoma]

lets go blanco get it satrated
someone's been hitting the liquor already. :D

[HTF]

good hustle Gregor!

[gobravez]

yup.

it's weird for a lot of us because we aren't used to the Braves missing the playoffs (and being awful). a lot of us grew up when the Braves were always in the playoffs and always contending...it's been a weird last few years...

yes it has.

[jones2510]

someone's been hitting the liquor already.

:D


Naw I don't drink. typo :)

[GrandMasterB]

We should all get together, sit around a campfire and listen to MPH tell us stories of what it was like when the Braves were horrible, just so we'll know what to expect. :D

[HTF]

yup.

it's weird for a lot of us because we aren't used to the Braves missing the playoffs (and being awful). a lot of us grew up when the Braves were always in the playoffs and always contending...it's been a weird last few years...

It's baseball, thats we we need to get the youngs guys i.e. Schafer, Morton, whoever up now so they will be ready for next year.

[HTF]

Thank God we got a SS for 10-15 years.

[josephw000]

someone's been hitting the liquor already. :D


LMAO!!!

[MPH]

Well, the REALLY fair-weather fans would have bailed out two years ago, I think.
Some did - some stayed around to torment us ... :rolleyes:

[Chief Knockahoma]

Naw I don't drink. typo :)
sssssuuuuuurrrreeee

[josephw000]

Thank God we got a SS for 10-15 years.

I love him, love KJ too in the middle.....

[GrandMasterB]

Kelly, you gotta get on now. A solo shot by Chipper won't do much good.

[josephw000]

Some did - some stayed around to torment us ... :rolleyes:

Theres a bunch posting new threads in the MLB section today as a matter of fact....

[SamtheBravesFan]

Theres a bunch posting new threads in the MLB section today as a matter of fact....

It's Towel Time for fair-weathers, baby!

[MPH]

We should all get together, sit around a campfire and listen to MPH tell us stories of what it was like when the Braves were horrible, just so we'll know what to expect. :D
Ok, great plan! I'll bring my guitar, Chief can score some weed, gobravez can get a wino outside the beer store to buy him a keg, you get the marshmallows, Mac can bring the weenies, and maybe Stoney can find a website that has all the words to Kumbayah! :cool:

[HTF]

thats about what it was like

[Moylan #58]

Whats new with Johnson.

[jones2510]

kelly :(

[Chief Knockahoma]

Ok, great plan! I'll bring my guitar, GMB can score some weed, gobravez can get a wino outside the beer store to buy him a keg, you get the marshmallows, Mac can bring the weenies, and maybe Stoney can find a website that has all the words to Kumbayah! :cool:
i'm not invited...? :(

[jones2510]

get the dp jeff

[timmy]

i'm not invited...? :(

Yeah Chief could score some wicked good shrooms at Bonnaroo for you guys...

[GrandMasterB]

get the dp jeff

You got the wrong Jeff if you're expecting a double play. :D

[gobravez]

i'm not invited...? :(

He told you to get the marshmallows!

[gobravez]

You got the wrong Jeff if you're expecting a double play. :D

LOL!

[gobravez]

www.rays-nation.com

make it happen mac!

[StatBending]

Was anyone else supposed to watch it on ESPN and are getting more highlights instead?

[klm79]

so i went to go get food quickly after chippers hit....and were down 5-0 lol

is bennett that bad 2night?

[MPH]

thats about what it was like
Yeah, we more-or-less tried anything to avoid serious discussion of the team's playoff chances in those days, but we rooted our butts off, followed the players' individual achievements, and basically had a whole stadium full of empty seats to choose from on weeknights, so we were hardcore fans anyway! ;)

[SamtheBravesFan]

I wonder if Bennett's going to gut out a couple more innings even if a couple of runs score.

[Moylan #58]

Wow we suck.

[HTF]

so i went to go get food quickly after chippers hit....and were down 5-0 lol

is bennett that bad 2night?

They're all that bad.

[SamtheBravesFan]

Like I said, I wonder if Bennett is going to gut out a couple more innings even if the Cubs score a couple more runs.

[GrandMasterB]

Like I said, I wonder if Bennett is going to gut out a couple more innings even if the Cubs score a couple more runs.

Yeah... umm, not so much.

[klm79]

They're all that bad.

and everyone called me crazy when i said this team was donzo 2 weeks ago

[Chief Knockahoma]

ha ha ha...i like the edit and the explanation MPH

[timmy]

Does it bother anyone else that they've made like two hulk movies in 5 yrs?

[crazk829]

Wow Bennett that was a really good performance. way too go. Im glad you brought your A game. we really need to walk batters to get into trouble and give them free runs. 5 loses in a row is exactly what we looking for.

[MPH]

i'm not invited...? :(
Fixed it - check the edit. :beer:

[gobravez]

Does it bother anyone else that they've made like two hulk movies in 5 yrs?

that's 2 too many.

[HTF]

has Stockman given up a run all season?

[PhantomsCV]

Ok, great plan! I'll bring my guitar, Chief can score some weed, gobravez can get a wino outside the beer store to buy him a keg, you get the marshmallows, Mac can bring the weenies, and maybe Stoney can find a website that has all the words to Kumbayah! :cool:

<dl><dd>Kumbaya, my Lord, kumbaya</dd><dd>Kumbaya, my Lord, kumbaya</dd><dd>Kumbaya, my Lord, kumbaya</dd><dd>O Lord, kumbaya</dd></dl> <dl><dd>Someone’s laughing, Lord, kumbaya</dd><dd>Someone’s laughing, Lord, kumbaya</dd><dd>Someone’s laughing, Lord, kumbaya</dd><dd>O Lord, kumbaya</dd></dl> <dl><dd>Someone’s crying, Lord, kumbaya</dd><dd>Someone’s crying, Lord, kumbaya</dd><dd>Someone’s crying, Lord, kumbaya</dd><dd>O Lord, kumbaya</dd></dl> <dl><dd>Someone’s praying, Lord, kumbaya</dd><dd>Someone’s praying, Lord, kumbaya</dd><dd>Someone’s praying, Lord, kumbaya</dd><dd>O Lord, kumbaya</dd></dl> <dl><dd>Someone’s singing, Lord, kumbaya</dd><dd>Someone’s singing, Lord, kumbaya</dd><dd>Someone’s singing, Lord, kumbaya</dd><dd>O Lord, kumbaya</dd></dl> <dl><dd>Kumbaya, my Lord, kumbaya</dd><dd>Kumbaya, my Lord, kumbaya</dd><dd>Kumbaya, my Lord, kumbaya</dd><dd>O Lord, kumbaya</dd></dl>:)

[timmy]

that's 2 too many.

Agreed. I just saw a trailer for the new one.

[gobravez]

has Stockman given up a run all season?

No.

[GrandMasterB]

has Stockman given up a run all season?

Only has five appearances, but no, he hasn't.

[HTF]

<dl><dd>Kumbaya, my Lord, kumbaya</dd><dd>Kumbaya, my Lord, kumbaya</dd><dd>Kumbaya, my Lord, kumbaya</dd><dd>O Lord, kumbaya</dd></dl> <dl><dd>Someone’s laughing, Lord, kumbaya</dd><dd>Someone’s laughing, Lord, kumbaya</dd><dd>Someone’s laughing, Lord, kumbaya</dd><dd>O Lord, kumbaya</dd></dl> <dl><dd>Someone’s crying, Lord, kumbaya</dd><dd>Someone’s crying, Lord, kumbaya</dd><dd>Someone’s crying, Lord, kumbaya</dd><dd>O Lord, kumbaya</dd></dl> <dl><dd>Someone’s praying, Lord, kumbaya</dd><dd>Someone’s praying, Lord, kumbaya</dd><dd>Someone’s praying, Lord, kumbaya</dd><dd>O Lord, kumbaya</dd></dl> <dl><dd>Someone’s singing, Lord, kumbaya</dd><dd>Someone’s singing, Lord, kumbaya</dd><dd>Someone’s singing, Lord, kumbaya</dd><dd>O Lord, kumbaya</dd></dl> <dl><dd>Kumbaya, my Lord, kumbaya</dd><dd>Kumbaya, my Lord, kumbaya</dd><dd>Kumbaya, my Lord, kumbaya</dd><dd>O Lord, kumbaya</dd></dl>:)

wow i feel like a douche, always thought it was my love, not my lord.

[MPH]

ha ha ha...i like the edit and the explanation MPH
Great, so we are all set. Now which one of you guys can drop by Lipa City and give me a lift to the bash? :rolleyes:

[GrandMasterB]

<dl><dd>Kumbaya, my Lord, kumbaya</dd><dd>Kumbaya, my Lord, kumbaya</dd><dd>Kumbaya, my Lord, kumbaya</dd><dd>O Lord, kumbaya</dd></dl> <dl><dd>Someone’s laughing, Lord, kumbaya</dd><dd>Someone’s laughing, Lord, kumbaya</dd><dd>Someone’s laughing, Lord, kumbaya</dd><dd>O Lord, kumbaya</dd></dl> <dl><dd>Someone’s crying, Lord, kumbaya</dd><dd>Someone’s crying, Lord, kumbaya</dd><dd>Someone’s crying, Lord, kumbaya</dd><dd>O Lord, kumbaya</dd></dl> <dl><dd>Someone’s praying, Lord, kumbaya</dd><dd>Someone’s praying, Lord, kumbaya</dd><dd>Someone’s praying, Lord, kumbaya</dd><dd>O Lord, kumbaya</dd></dl> <dl><dd>Someone’s singing, Lord, kumbaya</dd><dd>Someone’s singing, Lord, kumbaya</dd><dd>Someone’s singing, Lord, kumbaya</dd><dd>O Lord, kumbaya</dd></dl> <dl><dd>Kumbaya, my Lord, kumbaya</dd><dd>Kumbaya, my Lord, kumbaya</dd><dd>Kumbaya, my Lord, kumbaya</dd><dd>O Lord, kumbaya</dd></dl>:)

Holy crap, those are some gay lyrics. They seriously couldn't come up with anything for the verses?

[timmy]

wow i feel like a douche, always thought it was my love, not my lord.


You don't know the word's to Kumbaya?
Whatda loser!:D

Jk jk

[PhantomsCV]

Holy crap, those are some gay lyrics.

it's not a song to be sung in a huge bar or anything like that, it's ment to be sung around a campfire.

[gobravez]

Great, so we are all set. Now which one of you guys can drop by Lipa City and give me a lift to the bash? :rolleyes:

I'll send my private jet.

[brnt247]

Think Barry would help our team win games?

[HTF]

You don't know the word's to Kumbaya?
Whatda loser!:D

Jk jk

Tell me about it.

[gobravez]

Think Barry would help our team win games?

no. :mad:

[GrandMasterB]

Think Barry would help our team win games?

Larkin? Zito? White? Sanders?

[HTF]

Larkin? Zito? White? Sanders?

Barry White could get us going, it'd be like our natural viagra.

[brnt247]

Throw Bonds in the leadoff spot with Esco and Chipper behind him. Lot of runs my friends.

[PhantomsCV]

Larkin? Zito? White? Sanders?

no, no, no, no... other one.

[GrandMasterB]

it's not a song to be sung in a huge bar or anything like that, it's ment to be sung around a campfire.

I know, but still... I say we just crank some GNR or something.

[MPH]

Holy crap, those are some gay lyrics. They seriously couldn't come up with anything for the verses?
You just don't get it, gmb. Good thing I reassigned the weed-getting task to Chief! :nod:

[timmy]

Larkin? Zito? White? Sanders?

Melrose? Bonds?

[PhantomsCV]

Melrose? Bonds?


MELROSE, DEFINITELY!!!!!!!!!!!!

Check the stupid cubs into the glass.

[timmy]

I know, but still... I say we just crank some GNR or something.

There's weed, so Sublime, or Bob right?

[dogmanx23]

i can't watch this.

[brnt247]

So when KJ dropped that ball, he dropped the entire heart of all the Braves it seems like.

[gobravez]

i can't watch this.

High Five?

[HTF]

There you go Tex, have 22 mil a year.

[brnt247]

Glad I have half the Cubs on one of my fantasy teams...

[brnt247]

Think he threw at him?

[brnt247]

Cox vs. Pinella in the UFC. Lets go Dana White, make it happen.

[timmy]

Don't hit Mac. I guess they weren't too worried about Jeff tho. It was the one pitch pitch around.

[Chief Knockahoma]

Great, so we are all set. Now which one of you guys can drop by Lipa City and give me a lift to the bash? :rolleyes:
i thought you were hosting...i was planning a vacation...

[timmy]

Think he threw at him?

Yeah, he tried getting him with the previous pitch.

[gobravez]

I wasn't even paying attention so IDK......

[dogmanx23]

oh what theres a fight now?

[MPH]

i thought you were hosting...i was planning a vacation...
Oh, OK, gobravez can bring you all on his private jet! ;)

[gobravez]

oh what theres a fight now?

NO, the Braves don't care enough to fight.

[timmy]

oh what theres a fight now?

Yeah and then Bobby and Lou can make up and get high with us.