26 Aug
Increasingly bleak game thread: Aug. 26, Marlins at Braves
Alex R.’s Georgia preview is now up. Also, George on Ole Miss, and Braves14 on South Carolina.
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Alex R.’s Georgia preview is now up. Also, George on Ole Miss, and Braves14 on South Carolina.
I just wrote about this on Chop-n-Change, but Jair hasn’t had a no-decision since June. I think it’s time he got a few more. There’s no reason he needs to be working late into games in a lost season.
August 26th, 2008 at 2:23 pmthere’s really no reason for him to be pitching every 5 days still. Seriously, I think it’d be okay if they just shut him down and saved his arm
weather update?? I’m guessing there wont be a game…
August 26th, 2008 at 2:38 pmSunny in Alpharetta.
August 26th, 2008 at 2:41 pmIt’s hard to see a game being played. (Remember, the weather outlook on the left is now permanently set on Death Valley.) I hope the Marlins fall out of it, I don’t want to make this game up.
Hour-by-hour forecast.
August 26th, 2008 at 2:42 pmSeems the “Weather Where the Braves Are” section of the site may be overestimating the temperature a little bit.
August 26th, 2008 at 2:42 pmAlex R,
August 26th, 2008 at 2:55 pmNice work on the UGA preview.
No game?
Weather.com says it will rain all night, but the radar makes it look like precipitation is spotty.
Right now, north of the city, it is sunny with dark clouds in the distance.
August 26th, 2008 at 3:04 pmIt may be spotty, but it’s not likely to stop entirely until tomorrow morning. I hate it when they play through rain, and it’s the first game of the series, and there is no real reason to play. Why start?
August 26th, 2008 at 3:07 pmThe weather here swings quickly between sunny and violent downpours. They might get it in with several delays if they are quick with the tarp.
August 26th, 2008 at 3:09 pmper DOB today
By David O’Brien
August 26, 2008 3:14 PM | Link to this
Jon F., after the season the Braves have had, and third consecutive missed playoffs, I don’t think there are any certainties on the coaching staff. If McDowell wants to be back, he’ll be back, but other than him, I wouldn’t feel certain about any of them.
Edit: Instant Replay will start on Thursday
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3554357
August 26th, 2008 at 3:27 pmWow!
August 26th, 2008 at 4:01 pmFire Terry Pendleton, please.
August 26th, 2008 at 4:35 pmIt’s not the coaches, it’s the players. Leo Mazzone was a “genius” because he had pitchers who could stay low and outside without putting the ball over the middle of the plate at least once every at bat. The pitchers the Braves have now can’t do that. I’m sure they try to stay out of the middle of the plate. They just aren’t good enough. That’s not McDowell’s fault.
August 26th, 2008 at 4:53 pmThe only thing that can be blamed on the coaches–and on the manager, especially on the manager–is that the team absolutely quit with a quarter of the season to go. Not only are they bad, they are boring and lethargic.
McDowell’s done a fine job with the pitchers. The bullpen has broken down this month from overuse, but that’s largely a function of a lot of (lost) tight games. The offense has been a problem, though I am not sure how much is TP, how much is bad luck, and how much is ALL THE DAMNED BUNTING.
August 26th, 2008 at 4:55 pmThe offense has been a problem, though I am not sure how much is TP, how much is bad luck, and how much is ALL THE DAMNED BUNTING.
Or, as David Pinto notes, Jeff Francoeur.
August 26th, 2008 at 5:05 pmWell, yeah, him too. I was trying to blank him out. Thanks, Stu.
August 26th, 2008 at 5:06 pmChris Chambliss (now in Richmond) is an interesting possibility for hitting coach and even manager. What happened to him as a coach? I thought he had an excellent reputation and then his stock seemed to fall quickly.
August 26th, 2008 at 5:12 pmJust as a side note pertaining to all threads where this pertains, it would be nice if you guys would post the actual links to stories rather than using the “tinyurl” thing. I can’t get to those links from my work computer. Thanks.
August 26th, 2008 at 5:24 pmThe problem is that the links are often very long, and if they’re not embedded (which I always try to do) they mess up the page. That’s why I encouraged TinyURL.
August 26th, 2008 at 5:29 pmThe 10 worst No. 8 hitters since 1957 — The Hardball Times
August 26th, 2008 at 5:36 pmI can’t wait for this game to start! Our pennant drive is about to begin!!
August 26th, 2008 at 5:51 pmDOB says Kotsay’s been traded but he doesn’t know what team yet.
August 26th, 2008 at 6:30 pmJD Drew has been put on the DL. (Shocking, I know.) So I’m betting Red Sox.
August 26th, 2008 at 6:34 pm“Interested observer.” Ha.
August 26th, 2008 at 6:38 pmJD Drew to the DL…what’s next, birds taking flight?
Hopefully Wren is able to get something of value.
August 26th, 2008 at 6:42 pmDOB says Boston is the “likely team”.
August 26th, 2008 at 6:44 pmI love Phillies fans. When they’re not booing their own team, they’re delusional.
August 26th, 2008 at 6:48 pmHmmm, maybe I’ll see him tomorrow night at Yankee Stadium. Happened with Tex, too.
Wonder if we’ll get anything useful.
August 26th, 2008 at 6:49 pmWild guess: If it’s the Red Sox, the prospect in return will be Bubba Bell.
August 26th, 2008 at 6:53 pmAlso, I really hate Cody Ross. It’s one thing when Ryan Howard or Chase Utley or even Lazarus Delgado beats you, but Cody F-ing Ross?
August 26th, 2008 at 6:56 pm#29
I’d hope for more, but I admit I don’t fully understand the prospect market as it applies to trades. Bubba has done his best work when he’s been old for his level — but in his defense, he appears to murderize once he gets comfortable….
August 26th, 2008 at 7:05 pmGammons and Olney say that the Red Sox are “on the verge” of trading for Kotsay. Good work, men. Nice that you joined us.
August 26th, 2008 at 7:06 pmAaron Bates? Righthanded power…
August 26th, 2008 at 7:07 pmIn the meantime, Jair’s doing his best to let the Marlins hit for the cycle against him this inning…really, we can’t just shut him down?
August 26th, 2008 at 7:10 pmApparently the holdup is about a limited no-trade clause that Kotsay would have to waive to go to Boston.
August 26th, 2008 at 7:27 pmBBRef has a countdown to the 250,000th major league HR (249,650 at the start of today). Evidently, the 100,000th HR was hit by Braves catcher Hal King vs. Fergie Jenkins on 4/30/70. As someone who prides himself on knowledge of obscure Braves trivia, I have to say I’ve never heard of Hal King.
August 26th, 2008 at 7:39 pmwelcome to the ALL SUCK ALL THE TIME CLUB, Jair.
August 26th, 2008 at 7:43 pmTavarez is so bad.
August 26th, 2008 at 8:45 pmGood DOB line:
August 26th, 2008 at 8:49 pmso how would Boston fans feel if a second person turned them down? 1st – Brian Giles 2nd – Mark Kotsay
August 26th, 2008 at 9:01 pmAnyone ever see three consecutive bases-loaded walks before?
August 26th, 2008 at 9:25 pmKudos to the 2-3K that turned out tonight for the game. Big ups…
August 26th, 2008 at 9:25 pmhey why dont Blanco just walk over to it next time
August 26th, 2008 at 9:34 pmwhy is ESPN and the website showing 9-7, its 9-6
Mac, Chipper struck out swinging, he didnt walk
August 26th, 2008 at 9:39 pmWhat’s the score? Gameday listed it as 8-7, then changed to 8-6.
August 26th, 2008 at 9:39 pmits 9-6
Edit – Prado doubled 9-7 now
Edit – 9-8 now
August 26th, 2008 at 9:40 pmYeah, Gameday and ESPN both said he walked, then hung up.
August 26th, 2008 at 9:40 pmnow set up for the one run loss
August 26th, 2008 at 9:44 pmwow great job by Kelly getting to 2nd
Damn, I actually care right now
August 26th, 2008 at 9:45 pmWell, I guess Kotsay hasn’t been traded yet.
August 26th, 2008 at 9:48 pmKotsay getting in one last Braves at bat?
August 26th, 2008 at 9:49 pmhere’s my bit of wishful thinking re trading Kotsay to the Red Sox:
http://minors.baseball-reference.com/players.cgi?pid=2384
I doubt the Sox would do it but then again their trading for Kotsay indicates they don’t have much confidence in Carter.
I might even thrown in a Prado to be named later.
August 26th, 2008 at 9:51 pmthanks Hanley
August 26th, 2008 at 9:53 pmYunel!!
August 26th, 2008 at 9:54 pmBraves Win. Fun Game. Lets trade Kotsay in the midst of all of the excitement.
August 26th, 2008 at 9:55 pmIf you try to fail and can’t manage it, then what have you done?
August 26th, 2008 at 9:57 pmThey pick now to win a game like this!? This takes a completely unbelievable season to a new level.
August 26th, 2008 at 9:57 pmHey, a win, a very unlikely one.
Blanco’s lucky they didn’t turn that DP.
August 26th, 2008 at 9:58 pmRecap up.
August 26th, 2008 at 10:03 pmi really like kotsay. i hate the red sox though. he’s a class act.
go braves. good game by jeff
August 26th, 2008 at 10:06 pm