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30 Aug

I’m not planning to watch this game thread: Aug. 30, Braves at Nationals

54 Responses to “I’m not planning to watch this game thread: Aug. 30, Braves at Nationals”

  1. 1
    Sam Says:

    Yeah, I don’t think I’m watching the game either. Time for Clemson-Alabama tonight, baby.

  2. 2
    braves14 Says:

    Chuck James needs shoulder surgery, which isn’t surprising.

  3. 3
    barrycuda Says:

    the only thing less meaningful than this game, Chad Johnsons’ real name or anything a football coach says is the state of Chuck James shoulder.

  4. 4
    Mike N. Says:

    Well, I took a risk on Rudi Johnson on one of my fantasy teams, and that has already come back to kick my ass. I took Ronnie Brown as another risk but hes on my bench, but I guess I gotta put him at starter and hope hes healthy. So lame.

  5. 5
    Sam Says:

    Chad Javon Ocho Cinco, right?

  6. 6
    Mac Thomason Says:

    Falcons cut Joey Harrington, kept Shockley.

  7. 7
    Sam Says:

    Well, we all like Shockley, don’t we? ;)

  8. 8
    braves14 Says:

    2-0 Braves after back-to-back RBI doubles by Chipper and McCann.

  9. 9
    Mac Thomason Says:

    And, of course, the work of SPARKPLUG Josh Anderson, the greatest leadoff hitter in Atlanta history.

  10. 10
    braves14 Says:

    Infante hit yet another double to knock McCann in, and Prado singled in Infante. 4-0.

    How will Jo-Jo blow it?

  11. 11
    Sam Says:

    Don’t know, don’t care. Time for Clemson-Alabama.

  12. 12
    Mac Thomason Says:

    Oh, no, not Musberger. I thought he’d been banned from the South.

  13. 13
    Sam Says:

    Wasn’t aware of that idea. That’s probably because I’m never in that kind of loop. :P

  14. 14
    ububba Says:

    Seems like the Tide came to play tonight.

  15. 15
    barrycuda Says:

    seems like Clemson decided to not wait until the end of the season to blow their chances.

  16. 16
    Brian J. Says:

    ObBraves: Reyes and Carlyle showed the caliber of pitching we’ve come to expect from them- namely, blowing a four-run lead in the fifth. 7-6 Nats.

  17. 17
    Mac Thomason Says:

    To be fair, Carlyle has pitched pretty well before this.

  18. 18
    Mac Thomason Says:

    And no doubt it will all end in tears, but I really like Mark Ingram so far. It’s been a while since we’ve had a guy who looked like a good every-down back.

  19. 19
    Mac Thomason Says:

    And I think this is the most we’ve thrown to the tight end since 1990.

  20. 20
    barrycuda Says:

    i’d throw to the TE too………….since they’ve apparently decided to not cover him

  21. 21
    Mac Thomason Says:

    The tight end has been open since 1990, I swear.

  22. 22
    Parish Says:

    FWIW, Pujols is 3-for-3 tonight,now batting .361 to Chipper’s .358.

  23. 23
    Mac Thomason Says:

    Also, as I pointed out during last year’s Annual Shreveport Trip, never underestimate the ability of Alabama to blow a lead.

  24. 24
    Parish Says:

    There we go, Chipper.

  25. 25
    Frank Says:

    Hard to believe we’re this far into the game with no mention of The Out Machine’s absence from the line up.

    Glad I’m not watching this miserable bit of pitching–being at my Clemson loving in-laws house is more bearable than this year’s Braves.

  26. 26
    Parish Says:

    Geez, what is Martin Prado on?

    I mean that seriously.

  27. 27
    Parish Says:

    Pujols now 4-for-4, .362.

  28. 28
    Frank Says:

    Oops, I didn’t mean 25 quite like it sounded. My in-laws are fine folks; they’re just not enjoying tonight’s game.

  29. 29
    Brian J. Says:

    22-14 LTU over MSU with 6:48 left. Looks like it will be a looooooong year in Starkville.

    Arkansas barely escapes Western Illinois. Bobby Petrino avoids being hanged in effigy. Or in Fayetteville.

  30. 30
    Sam Says:

    Pujols could get another AB tonight… Anyway… Clemson’s getting their butts kicked. I will be the first to admit that I only have a passing interest in Clemson. Being in Anderson, I naturally see favorable local coverage. How can I not buy into the hype a little?

  31. 31
    braves14 Says:

    I told yall Clemson was overrated.

  32. 32
    Sam Says:

    Pujols isn’t getting anymore ABs. Houston wins 8-5.

  33. 33
    Mike N. Says:

    I’m sure everyone already knew this, but: Erin Andrews is hot.

  34. 34
    Brian J. Says:

    It’s over. LTU Bulldogs 22, MSU Bulldogs 14. Five turnovers for the Starkville Bulldogs, letting the Ruston Bulldogs score the last 19 points of the game.

    And free baseball in Washington, 8-8.

  35. 35
    Mac Thomason Says:

    Jeffy, of course, fails as a pinch hitter as he does at everything else.

  36. 36
    Frank Says:

    productive out, Mac :-)

  37. 37
    Mac Thomason Says:

    Only if KJ scores on a wild pitch.

  38. 38
    Sam Says:

    MSU should be ashamed of themselves, losing to a team quarterbacked by Taylor Benett. :P

  39. 39
    Parish Says:

    Nice AB by Anderson, though.

    Say what you will, but he’s having a nice little run.

  40. 40
    Brian J. Says:

    But, but, he got a PRODUCTIVE OUT!!!

    Whereas Josh Anderson got an unproductive walk. See, you’re not looking at Frenchy’s accomplishments the right way, or on the right drugs.

  41. 41
    Sam Says:

    At least one of his outs HELPED this time. :D

    Blanco’s, however, didn’t.

  42. 42
    Parish Says:

    Dang, Blanco!

    You have got to get Chipper to the plate there.

  43. 43
    Mac Thomason Says:

    SEC > ACC.

    No, that might not be sufficient. Wait a minute.

    SEC > ACC.

    There.

  44. 44
    Mac Thomason Says:

    I’m watching online; was that a Prado?

  45. 45
    NickC Says:

    Classic Prado.

  46. 46
    Sam Says:

    Mac,

    I’ve known that for years; I’m comfortable with that.

  47. 47
    Mac Thomason Says:

    And another miserable loss.

  48. 48
    Brian J. Says:

    Thanks, Vlad. There’s our season in one plate appearance.

  49. 49
    Sam Says:

    Well, what’s more miserable: losing 8-6 after blowing a 4-0 lead or losing it now?

  50. 50
    NickC Says:

    Do the Nats know they’re out of the pennant race? They’re celebrating like they just beat their main competitors for first, not the 5th place team beating the 4th place team.

  51. 51
    ububba Says:

    I’ve never seen a player thump his chest and holler at the pitcher after getting a walk-off walk, but Elijah Dukes just did it.

    Careful in your first AB tomorrow, Elijah.

  52. 52
    Mac Thomason Says:

    I am, however, glad to see that Franchione left TAMU in even worse shape than he left Alabama.

  53. 53
    smitty Says:

    either Bama is really good or Clemson is bad.

    Bama has a football coach, Clemson has the son of a football coach

  54. 54
    Mac Thomason Says:

    Recap of the latest atrocity is now up.

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