<< <i>Braves starting to look over their shoulder? >>
I hope there is a pennant race, seriously. The Phils are playing good ball the last few weeks. We'll see if they can keep it up. It has to make the decision to trade Werth very difficult.
I just wanted to go on record tonight that I witnessed a first in the Braves game today. I saw Tommy Hanson successfully lay down a sac bunt. I've seen him try many times before, but he actually got it down tonight.. He'll never be a Mike Hampton with the bat, but at least its a start.
I am a Braves fan but they would have done at least as well against Strasburg, zero runs, lol, disappointing not even scoring. Looking forward to better results rest of series.
<< <i>I am a Braves fan but they would have done at least as well against Strasburg, zero runs, lol, disappointing not even scoring. Looking forward to better results rest of series. >>
If you ask me, it feels like the beginning of a slide. Glaus isn't hitting anymore, McCann looks like an average hitting catcher this year, and Hanson has forgotten how to overpower hitters. Someone else other than Prado and Heyward have to get hot in the second half for the team to continue winning.
I knew that the Phillies lack of runs wouldn't last the rest of the season and they are as hot as anyone in baseball right now. Being a fan of the game of Baseball, I want to see the neck and neck, every game will count down the stretch. I am ok with them on a winning streak now(maybe that means they will slide or come back down to reality come mid-late August! If you asked me where I though the Braves would be at the end of July when the season started, I would have expected them to be 5-7 games back at this point and probably behind Philly and the Mets. It should be interesting!
I never thought in this lifetime I'd actually root for the Braves...
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Considering the Phillies were heavy pre-season favorites to repeat as NL East champs, I'm sure when the season began if someone said you could have a 2 1/2 game lead on July 30th, you'd have taken that in a second. It's been a crazy zigzag season...Phillies the first month looked like they were gonna blow the NL East away, then the Phillies sagged, then the Mets had a decent run, then the Braves caught fire, now the Phillies are bouncing back. Should be an interesting, entertaining rest of the season.
Hey, I'd wish your team "good luck" but you'd know I wouldn't mean it.
1 Game Lead. Yikes! The Phillies seem to have inherited some of the magic that the Braves enjoyed before the break. Seems like whenever they are losing, there is a crazy 9th inning rally that always carries them through. And they certainly won't be any worse when Utley comes back. We need to start another winning streak TODAY.
I also wanted to vent about a play in the Astros/Braves game last night. 2 outs, runner on 3rd and Braves pitcher Mike Minor at the plate. Minor laces a hard single into right, but its aimed directly at Hunter Pence, who quickly relays the throw to first and beats Minor by a half step. Rare to see a right fielder throw someone out at 1st, but whatever. My problem is that the Astros 1B was standing directly behind first base awaiting the throw. Minor noticed this and had to slow down as he approached first base, or else he would have plowed into the first baseman. The guy was clearly impeding the base itself and the base path. The umpire didn't blink an eye.
Knowing that he has been considering retirement for a while, a Chipper-less Braves was becoming a reality soon...but considering how well they have done this year and what may be to come, you've got to hate it for him if the last play of his HOF career is this!!! Even though his overall stats are down from his "normal" numbers, he had a hot bat the last few weeks. Ok Braves fans, what now? Conrad as an everyday 3rd baseman? Move Prado there when he comes back? Make a trade and give away some of those future stars?? I know nothing about the guy who plays 3rd for Gwinett(Wes Timmons)... is that even an option??? I'm sure Frank and Bobby have something in the cards!
<< <i>Knowing that he has been considering retirement for a while, a Chipper-less Braves was becoming a reality soon...but considering how well they have done this year and what may be to come, you've got to hate it for him if the last play of his HOF career is this!!! Even though his overall stats are down from his "normal" numbers, he had a hot bat the last few weeks. Ok Braves fans, what now? Conrad as an everyday 3rd baseman? Move Prado there when he comes back? Make a trade and give away some of those future stars?? I know nothing about the guy who plays 3rd for Gwinett(Wes Timmons)... is that even an option??? I'm sure Frank and Bobby have something in the cards! >>
Conrad definitely is not an everyday player. IMO, the logical move is to put Prado back at 2nd when he returns. He is the best 2B in the NL this year, remember? Upon Prado's return, Infante shifts over the 3rd and plays everyday. I honestly think that Infante was the heir apparent at 3B anyway. He's proven he can play everyday and he deserves first shot at the starting 3B job.
<< <i>Knowing that he has been considering retirement for a while, a Chipper-less Braves was becoming a reality soon...but considering how well they have done this year and what may be to come, you've got to hate it for him if the last play of his HOF career is this!!! Even though his overall stats are down from his "normal" numbers, he had a hot bat the last few weeks. Ok Braves fans, what now? Conrad as an everyday 3rd baseman? Move Prado there when he comes back? Make a trade and give away some of those future stars?? I know nothing about the guy who plays 3rd for Gwinett(Wes Timmons)... is that even an option??? I'm sure Frank and Bobby have something in the cards! >>
Hey at least his last play made web gems.
And I wouldn't be surprised if infante stayed at second and prado made the shift third.
I do not get this. The dude is just playing over his head in big spots this year. I'm not complaining though! >>
I've been watching the Braves pretty consistently since about '84 and I can't remember them ever having such a consistent homerun hitter, who isn't an everyday starter. The "HR" off the bench is something I think Bobby has always lacked, even though they've tried and failed many times. Seems there is an endless list of 1-2 yr. players who failed at pinch hitter for Altanta- Caminiti, Bobby Bonilla etc. etc.
I do not get this. The dude is just playing over his head in big spots this year. I'm not complaining though! >>
I've been watching the Braves pretty consistently since about '84 and I can't remember them ever having such a consistent homerun hitter, who isn't an everyday starter. The "HR" off the bench is something I think Bobby has always lacked, even though they've tried and failed many times. Seems there is an endless list of 1-2 yr. players who failed at pinch hitter for Altanta- Caminiti, Bobby Bonilla etc. etc. >>
He is a hell of a lot better than Greg Norton, thats for sure.
Another series win at the Ted!!! 3 out of 4 from Dodger Blue! Hanson looked great tonight, too bad he got another no decision, but obviously the win is most important. Let's get ready for those pesky Nats!!!
News out of Atlanta is that Lee will be the everyday 1B, while Glaus is headed to the DL. CNNSI claims Glaus' knee has gotten to the point where he needs time off. Without knowing how bad Glaus' knee was, I actually assumed that Prado would stay at 2B and that Glaus might move to third. Not going to happen though.
The final 3 game series between PHI and ATL in Atlanta is going to be a good one. The loser will probably still win the wildcard, but that series will likely determine who wins the division. I would love for Bobby to go out with another NL east crown.
<< <i>Well....I guess a 9 run lead is not safe, huh?? WOW! That was terrible! >>
Giants almost did the same thing to the Reds today. Down 10-1, the Giants hacked their way back and took the lead in the 8th, but the Reds tied it in the 9th and won in the 12th.
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<< <i>Braves starting to look over their shoulder? >>
I hope there is a pennant race, seriously. The Phils are playing good ball the last few weeks. We'll see if they can keep it up. It has to make the decision to trade Werth very difficult.
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Braves should be there by the end of the season, in my opinion, either as NL champs or a wildcard.
Long way to go yet, that's for sure.
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<< <i>I am a Braves fan but they would have done at least as well against Strasburg, zero runs, lol, disappointing not even scoring. Looking forward to better results rest of series. >>
If you ask me, it feels like the beginning of a slide. Glaus isn't hitting anymore, McCann looks like an average hitting catcher this year, and Hanson has forgotten how to overpower hitters. Someone else other than Prado and Heyward have to get hot in the second half for the team to continue winning.
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<< <i>SEVEN .............. GAME.................LEAD >>
What happened to that SEVEN GAME LEAD?
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<< <i>SEVEN .............. GAME.................LEAD >>
What happened to that SEVEN GAME LEAD? >>
TWO... AND... A... HALF... GAME... LEAD....
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<< <i>SEVEN .............. GAME.................LEAD >>
What happened to that SEVEN GAME LEAD? >>
TWO... AND... A... HALF... GAME... LEAD.... >>
Considering the Phillies were heavy pre-season favorites to repeat as NL East champs, I'm sure when the season began if someone said you could have a 2 1/2 game lead on July 30th, you'd have taken that in a second. It's been a crazy zigzag season...Phillies the first month looked like they were gonna blow the NL East away, then the Phillies sagged, then the Mets had a decent run, then the Braves caught fire, now the Phillies are bouncing back. Should be an interesting, entertaining rest of the season.
Hey, I'd wish your team "good luck" but you'd know I wouldn't mean it.
We ain't dead
We and done
We ain't scared
We ain't run
But still we stand
No matter what people
Here we are
We haven't lost our lead yet, don't get to happy about our downfall. Ankiel to the rescue!(?)
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I also wanted to vent about a play in the Astros/Braves game last night. 2 outs, runner on 3rd and Braves pitcher Mike Minor at the plate. Minor laces a hard single into right, but its aimed directly at Hunter Pence, who quickly relays the throw to first and beats Minor by a half step. Rare to see a right fielder throw someone out at 1st, but whatever. My problem is that the Astros 1B was standing directly behind first base awaiting the throw. Minor noticed this and had to slow down as he approached first base, or else he would have plowed into the first baseman. The guy was clearly impeding the base itself and the base path. The umpire didn't blink an eye.
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<< <i>Raw Dawg did it again. >>
It certainly wasn't pretty, but it's a W....and a Phillies LOSS!
Hope this isn't the end to Chipper's career but I am assuming it probably will be. See ya in Cooperstown in 5 years if it is the end.
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<< <i>Knowing that he has been considering retirement for a while, a Chipper-less Braves was becoming a reality soon...but considering how well they have done this year and what may be to come, you've got to hate it for him if the last play of his HOF career is this!!! Even though his overall stats are down from his "normal" numbers, he had a hot bat the last few weeks. Ok Braves fans, what now? Conrad as an everyday 3rd baseman? Move Prado there when he comes back? Make a trade and give away some of those future stars?? I know nothing about the guy who plays 3rd for Gwinett(Wes Timmons)... is that even an option??? I'm sure Frank and Bobby have something in the cards! >>
Conrad definitely is not an everyday player. IMO, the logical move is to put Prado back at 2nd when he returns. He is the best 2B in the NL this year, remember? Upon Prado's return, Infante shifts over the 3rd and plays everyday. I honestly think that Infante was the heir apparent at 3B anyway. He's proven he can play everyday and he deserves first shot at the starting 3B job.
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<< <i>Knowing that he has been considering retirement for a while, a Chipper-less Braves was becoming a reality soon...but considering how well they have done this year and what may be to come, you've got to hate it for him if the last play of his HOF career is this!!! Even though his overall stats are down from his "normal" numbers, he had a hot bat the last few weeks. Ok Braves fans, what now? Conrad as an everyday 3rd baseman? Move Prado there when he comes back? Make a trade and give away some of those future stars?? I know nothing about the guy who plays 3rd for Gwinett(Wes Timmons)... is that even an option??? I'm sure Frank and Bobby have something in the cards! >>
Hey at least his last play made web gems.
And I wouldn't be surprised if infante stayed at second and prado made the shift third.
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<< <i>Raw Dawg strikes again! >>
I do not get this. The dude is just playing over his head in big spots this year. I'm not complaining though!
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<< <i>Raw Dawg strikes again! >>
I do not get this. The dude is just playing over his head in big spots this year. I'm not complaining though! >>
I've been watching the Braves pretty consistently since about '84 and I can't remember them ever having such a consistent homerun hitter, who isn't an everyday starter. The "HR" off the bench is something I think Bobby has always lacked, even though they've tried and failed many times. Seems there is an endless list of 1-2 yr. players who failed at pinch hitter for Altanta- Caminiti, Bobby Bonilla etc. etc.
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<< <i>Raw Dawg strikes again! >>
I do not get this. The dude is just playing over his head in big spots this year. I'm not complaining though! >>
I've been watching the Braves pretty consistently since about '84 and I can't remember them ever having such a consistent homerun hitter, who isn't an everyday starter. The "HR" off the bench is something I think Bobby has always lacked, even though they've tried and failed many times. Seems there is an endless list of 1-2 yr. players who failed at pinch hitter for Altanta- Caminiti, Bobby Bonilla etc. etc. >>
He is a hell of a lot better than Greg Norton, thats for sure.
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I almost changed the channel in the 9th, instead a cracked another cold one and put on my rally cap... glad i did
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<< <i>Derrek lee to the braves deal expected to be finalized any minute. >>
Sigh. Derrek's a local kid. I hoped the Giants would make a move for him.
Nope. Giants traded for Jose Guillen instead.
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The final 3 game series between PHI and ATL in Atlanta is going to be a good one. The loser will probably still win the wildcard, but that series will likely determine who wins the division. I would love for Bobby to go out with another NL east crown.
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Chipper HR same game. I think Chipper had 2HR's, a double, and intentional walk, just happend to get the first HR on my phone:
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<< <i>Well....I guess a 9 run lead is not safe, huh?? WOW! That was terrible! >>
Giants almost did the same thing to the Reds today. Down 10-1, the Giants hacked their way back and took the lead in the 8th, but the Reds tied it in the 9th and won in the 12th.
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Well, need to close this season out with a couple wins to get the wild card.
Let's go Braves.
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