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Charles Says:
If I made some kind of terrible text-based video game that allowed you a chance to play as the Braves during certain pivotal moments throughout the postseason of the past – would anyone buy it for .99?
Level 1 Example – You run the base as Lonnie Smith and must decide whether or not to stop at second.
Run Heap Run: McCann is supposed to see another specialist in Atlanta when team gets home. But the DL thing sounded like it was already a done deal, or very close to being one. And Mac himself sounded, gave every indication, that he was headed for Lasik surgery. Of course, doctor could see him Monday and say, “You absolutely don’t need to have laser surgery again right now, not until after season, because this dryness is caused by something not related to that….”
edit: btw. Frenchy has the highest slg% on the team outside of Ross and Prado also
From the last thread about Escobar overreacting. From my perspective it was clearly intentional. 96 MPH right in the ribs. If I were Escobar I would have reacted the same way.
How come no one accuses Arroyo of using HGH? Carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the main side effects. I guess that would require the media to actually research what the drugs actually do.
Speaking of the MLB At-Bat app, this is the first game I’ve listened to on it. Very good sound quality, but it’s quite laggy. Sometimes it’s even behind gamecast. But I suppose it serves its purpose.
so why was Escobar hit on purpose? What did he do to aggravate Volquez? Or was he just upset because he wasn’t locating well?
hmm… speaking of HBP, I can’t imagine it would happen unless the game were such that you couldn’t afford a baserunner, but if K-Rod ever came to the plate I sure hope he’d get lit up.
Probably not, but he was able to throw nothing but strikes to the 2 batters in front of him that inning. I think he only had 7 pitches that inning prior to that plunking.
Joelk, lol I was just wondering the same thing. The other announcer made a point of saying “Derek Lowe” right after the last time the other guy did that.
If I made some kind of terrible text-based video game that allowed you a chance to play as the Braves during certain pivotal moments throughout the postseason of the past – would anyone buy it for .99?
Level 1 Example – You run the base as Lonnie Smith and must decide whether or not to stop at second.
Would the game just depress everyone?
April 25th, 2009 at 8:34 amKotchman (other than Prado and Ross) is leading the team in OBP now. Lets try something different today
Schafer
April 25th, 2009 at 8:49 amKotchman
Jones
Frenchy (not a typo)
Esco
KJ
B Jones
Ross
Lowe
per DOB
Run Heap Run: McCann is supposed to see another specialist in Atlanta when team gets home. But the DL thing sounded like it was already a done deal, or very close to being one. And Mac himself sounded, gave every indication, that he was headed for Lasik surgery. Of course, doctor could see him Monday and say, “You absolutely don’t need to have laser surgery again right now, not until after season, because this dryness is caused by something not related to that….”
edit: btw. Frenchy has the highest slg% on the team outside of Ross and Prado also
April 25th, 2009 at 8:52 amno shock here, McCann DL’d. They need to send him back to Atl now and get him checked. No reason to wait
April 25th, 2009 at 11:02 amAs Larry the Optometrist might say, “Get’r done.”
April 25th, 2009 at 11:33 amFrom the last thread about Escobar overreacting. From my perspective it was clearly intentional. 96 MPH right in the ribs. If I were Escobar I would have reacted the same way.
April 25th, 2009 at 11:39 amsame lineup as yesterday…a little surprised B. Jones isn’t in for Diaz against a RHP
2b KJ
April 25th, 2009 at 12:10 pmSS Yunel
3b Chipper
1b Kotchman
Rf Francoeur
Lf Diaz
Cf Schafer
C Ross
P Lowe
How come no one accuses Arroyo of using HGH? Carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the main side effects. I guess that would require the media to actually research what the drugs actually do.
April 25th, 2009 at 12:15 pmBecause he also plays a lot of guitar? It’s a pretty good excuse.
Love the plunk on Votto.
April 25th, 2009 at 12:29 pmGood to see Lowe locating well. ^_^
April 25th, 2009 at 12:29 pmD.Lowe’s the man. Love the plunking of Votto. Right on the ribs, perfect.
April 25th, 2009 at 12:30 pmPut it in your pocket, kid.
April 25th, 2009 at 12:33 pmAny particular reason this game isn’t showing on Extra Innings???
April 25th, 2009 at 12:35 pmI’d guess Fox is to blame.
April 25th, 2009 at 12:37 pmIt sucks to pay $160 for Extra Innings and not see a game on Saturday, the best day for everyone to sit and watch a game.
But I love that Lowe retaliated.
April 25th, 2009 at 12:40 pmThat is good to see.
April 25th, 2009 at 12:41 pmCHIPPER!
April 25th, 2009 at 12:42 pmIt’s killing my fantasy ERA (why’d I start Arroyo again?), but I’m loving this offense!
April 25th, 2009 at 12:42 pmTotally agree, no need to go head hunting, but get the message across loud and clear.
Uh yeah, that was re #11. A little late on the ’send’ button there
April 25th, 2009 at 12:44 pmRob,
I’m with you. I sucked it up and also bought the $10 iPhone app that streams the radio play by play simply for this Saturday nonsense.
April 25th, 2009 at 12:47 pmNice to see SI getting McCann’s name wrong in that page title. It’s not like he’s a 3 time All-star and one of the top 3 catchers in the game….
April 25th, 2009 at 12:49 pmSpeaking of the MLB At-Bat app, this is the first game I’ve listened to on it. Very good sound quality, but it’s quite laggy. Sometimes it’s even behind gamecast. But I suppose it serves its purpose.
April 25th, 2009 at 12:49 pmso why was Escobar hit on purpose? What did he do to aggravate Volquez? Or was he just upset because he wasn’t locating well?
hmm… speaking of HBP, I can’t imagine it would happen unless the game were such that you couldn’t afford a baserunner, but if K-Rod ever came to the plate I sure hope he’d get lit up.
April 25th, 2009 at 12:50 pmBusty Faker
April 25th, 2009 at 1:10 pmI don’t think Volquez had any idea of where the ball was going last night.
April 25th, 2009 at 1:11 pmProbably not, but he was able to throw nothing but strikes to the 2 batters in front of him that inning. I think he only had 7 pitches that inning prior to that plunking.
April 25th, 2009 at 1:13 pmStevendust is my favorite band.
April 25th, 2009 at 1:19 pmHey Dish Network people in Atlanta. Is this game on?
April 25th, 2009 at 1:34 pmBad call?
Stupid to make the runner commit to the 3rd base bag instead of back to second.
April 25th, 2009 at 1:35 pmLooked closer live, but that was a really bad call.
April 25th, 2009 at 1:36 pmHere’s what’s going to happen: fly ball to center, Schafer nails him at home.
April 25th, 2009 at 1:36 pmWhy would you go to third with a four run lead anyway?
Take the out.
April 25th, 2009 at 1:39 pmDoes Lowe know how to pitch or what?
April 25th, 2009 at 1:41 pmThat was sweet.
April 25th, 2009 at 1:41 pmLowe must be PISSED, 3 straight K’s.
April 25th, 2009 at 1:42 pmIt’s kind of fun watching that kind of thing happen to other teams for once.
April 25th, 2009 at 1:42 pmOr maybe he just strikes out the side. O_o
April 25th, 2009 at 1:42 pmAwesome Lowe
April 25th, 2009 at 1:43 pmDickerson pulls a Prado. Or was it a Diaz? I can never tell.
April 25th, 2009 at 1:44 pmBad baseball!
April 25th, 2009 at 1:45 pmThat that is an earned run is just absurd.
April 25th, 2009 at 1:47 pmRoss should have scored there. I know it was shallow, but the guy was lying on the ground.
April 25th, 2009 at 1:49 pmMADE THE CATCH
lol good for him
April 25th, 2009 at 1:49 pmESCO!!!!!!
April 25th, 2009 at 1:50 pmYunel for cleanup!
April 25th, 2009 at 1:50 pmNailed that pitch.
April 25th, 2009 at 1:50 pmexcellent
April 25th, 2009 at 1:51 pmHey 8 K’s for Lowe.
April 25th, 2009 at 2:16 pmHow many times is this Reds announcer going to say Derek Lee instead of Lowe!
April 25th, 2009 at 2:18 pmWay to go Lowe
April 25th, 2009 at 2:18 pmI say we let James Parr finish this 0ne up.
April 25th, 2009 at 2:19 pmJoelk, lol I was just wondering the same thing. The other announcer made a point of saying “Derek Lowe” right after the last time the other guy did that.
April 25th, 2009 at 2:19 pmI was just about to ask who pitches the 8th. I’d go with Parr.
April 25th, 2009 at 2:21 pmNice AB by Schafer there.
I think he will get the strikeouts under control.
April 25th, 2009 at 2:23 pmThere we go Greg Norton!
April 25th, 2009 at 2:25 pmI think we need to move KJ down in the order until he gets straightened out.
Escobar can leadoff, Kotchman can bat 2nd, and Francoeur can clean up (for lack of better options).
April 25th, 2009 at 2:29 pmO’Flaherty in.
Looked good with a K to Votto.
April 25th, 2009 at 2:31 pmHow was this Reds team 9-7 coming into this game?
April 25th, 2009 at 2:34 pmSchafer is now sporting a .397 OBP and leads the team with 12BB’s. Might need to flip him and KJ in the order
April 25th, 2009 at 2:40 pmI think a lot of those walks are because of him batting 8th with the pitcher behind him. I don’t really want bat him any higher than 6th as a rookie.
April 25th, 2009 at 2:44 pmRight now, I’d go:
vs. RHP
SS Escobar
1B Kotchman
3B Chipper
RF Francoeur
2B KJ
CF Schafer
C Ross
LF B. Jones
vs. LHP
April 25th, 2009 at 2:48 pmSS Escobar
1B Kotchman
3B Chipper
RF Francoeur
LF Diaz
2B KJ
CF Schafer
C Ross
Ballgame!
April 25th, 2009 at 2:51 pmBraves win
April 25th, 2009 at 2:51 pmNice win. ^_^
April 25th, 2009 at 2:51 pmLowe++;
April 25th, 2009 at 2:53 pmRecap is up.
April 25th, 2009 at 2:59 pm