28 Jun
Clinically depressed game thread: June 28, Red Sox at Losers
“Hola, this is Braves starting pitcher Javier Vazquez, and I’m wondering: Do I have to do everything around here?”
“This is Braves starting pitcher Jair Jurrjens, and I’m wondering the same thing. I’m definitely taking extra batting practice.”
“You’re telling me. Who built this offense, the Three Little Pigs?”
“At least you’re a strikeout pitcher. You try letting balls in play for this defense.”
“Ouch. Hey, do you ever feel like hitting Francoeur in the face with a fastball?”
“Wrong question. When do I not feel like hitting him in the face with a fastball?”
“Good point. Still, it’s probably all our fault for not ‘knowing how to win’.”
Any word on Hanson pitching tonight?
June 28th, 2009 at 8:30 amI would be shocked if he does. Apparently, he was feeling pretty terrible yesterday
June 28th, 2009 at 9:00 amThe Indians just sent DeRosa to St Louis for a reliever and a PTBNL. Atlanta should have beat that.
June 28th, 2009 at 9:36 amFirst of all, let’s reserve judgement on the DeRosa trade until we find out who the PTBNL is. I have a feeling it is a pretty damn good player. Secondly, Chris Perez is a future closer, a very good prospect/player. Third of all, it’s just Mark DeRosa. He’s a good utility player, but not much more.
June 28th, 2009 at 11:16 amIn the past 8 games, Matt Diaz has a total of 4 PAs. Jeff Francoeur 26 PAs. Unacceptable.
June 28th, 2009 at 11:22 amLINEUP:
1. Blanco
2. Johnson
3. Chipper
4. McCann
5. Anderson
6. Kotchman
7. Francoeur
8. Hernandez
9. Hanson
Once again Diaz on the bench and worthless waste if space in right. I’ve quit trying to understand why.
June 28th, 2009 at 11:28 amMedlen is probably starting… not to be confused with probable starter
June 28th, 2009 at 11:48 amKJ is batting second?!?!? so we start the game with a weak ball hit to second for the first of many double plays.
June 28th, 2009 at 12:02 pmMatt who?
June 28th, 2009 at 12:17 pmTBS is currently showing “The Bad News Bears”, aka the 2009 Atlanta Braves.
June 28th, 2009 at 12:22 pmThe Bad News Bears actually won a bunch of ballgames and was in the championship. Don’t see that happening here.
June 28th, 2009 at 12:26 pmMatt holliday for schafer? Platune francour and Anderson in left
June 28th, 2009 at 12:32 pmhey Hanson sucked it up & is pitching
June 28th, 2009 at 12:33 pmWhy, oh why am I hearing a “Let’s go Red Sox” in the background? Why?
June 28th, 2009 at 12:39 pmWhy does nobody ever tell Bobby Cox: “You can’t do that”. You can’t use injury prone relievers coming off major surgeries 4 days in a row. You can’t start a 22 year old phenom when he has the Flu. And you can’t keep playing Jeff Francoeur because he sucks.
June 28th, 2009 at 12:39 pmNo, it is not Ken Medlen.
June 28th, 2009 at 12:39 pmok 8 innings left
June 28th, 2009 at 12:45 pmLet’s go Red Stockings!
June 28th, 2009 at 1:08 pm“Here’s Jeff Francoeur… he’s first-pitch swinging… he’s in the hole…”
And this just in: water is still wet.
June 28th, 2009 at 1:14 pmDon’t worry. Francoeur is okay. He will not miss any subsequent starts.
June 28th, 2009 at 1:15 pmIn high school I watched someone almost die taking a ball to the head. I wouldn’t wish that on anybody.
June 28th, 2009 at 1:20 pmwait Braves radio just brave 1 sox 0???
June 28th, 2009 at 1:24 pmKJ even screwed up bunting & made it almost into a double play…TALENT!!!
June 28th, 2009 at 1:29 pmIn high school I watched players that were much better than Jeff Francoeur.
June 28th, 2009 at 1:29 pmIs it the ninth inning? No, just typical playing-for-one-run ball in the third from Bobby.
June 28th, 2009 at 1:29 pmWhat a way to try to get the runner out at 3rd, Garrett.
June 28th, 2009 at 1:45 pm@ 26 he is the poster child for hustle
June 28th, 2009 at 1:46 pmsmells like meltdown
June 28th, 2009 at 1:47 pmHanson continues to have trouble putting batters away while ahead in the count.
June 28th, 2009 at 1:47 pmHow in the world was that not strike 3 on Varitek?
June 28th, 2009 at 1:48 pmthat ump was staring at the hot chick in the centerfield seats
June 28th, 2009 at 1:48 pmHanson had him struck out.
June 28th, 2009 at 1:49 pmububba… unbelievable!!
June 28th, 2009 at 1:49 pmI don’t know what’s more amazing, or less likely to hold up, that the Braves are winning — or that the Americans are beating Brazil.
June 28th, 2009 at 1:51 pmRed Sox fans are a plague…
June 28th, 2009 at 1:52 pmGarrett Anderson looks like he is a mute
June 28th, 2009 at 1:52 pmgarrett anderson looks like denzel washington!
June 28th, 2009 at 1:54 pmThe ACHE comes through.
Thanks, Mac. Now I’m watching soccer.
Sounds like the Killer Bees are attending the soccer match.
June 28th, 2009 at 1:54 pmhe didnt swing at the first pitch!!
June 28th, 2009 at 1:54 pmthe soocre game is early
June 28th, 2009 at 1:55 pmOMB garrett Anderson just smiled
June 28th, 2009 at 1:58 pmSo Francoeur is the Red Sox’s fault!
June 28th, 2009 at 1:59 pm2-0 USA
June 28th, 2009 at 2:00 pmI bet the Red Sox are getting frustrated with Bobby, usually we have a sacrifice every other inning. Most teams only have to make two outs against us per inning. Bobby is making them get 3 in all but the 3rd
June 28th, 2009 at 2:00 pmOmg
June 28th, 2009 at 2:00 pmUSA leads 2-0.
June 28th, 2009 at 2:01 pmdear god………we all know better than that….i guess you really cant fix stupid
June 28th, 2009 at 2:01 pmHow do you say “a Yunel” in French?
June 28th, 2009 at 2:02 pmFrancoeur sucks.
June 28th, 2009 at 2:02 pmFrancoeur, word of advice, you cant advance to 3rd on a ball hit to SS
June 28th, 2009 at 2:02 pmNice work by Francoeur, there.
June 28th, 2009 at 2:02 pmwhoever designed the Americans soccer uni’s must have put alot of thought into the all white.
June 28th, 2009 at 2:03 pmPlease frank wren do something before the phillies get here
June 28th, 2009 at 2:03 pmThe last thing I want is Tommy hanging around on the bases.
June 28th, 2009 at 2:05 pmFrenchy was destined to get out this inning anyways..he reached on an error & had to right the ship & manufacture the out
June 28th, 2009 at 2:05 pm“Brazil are beginning to bitch.”
- ESPN LIVE COMMENTARY FEED.
I kid you not, go check on their gamecast.
June 28th, 2009 at 2:06 pm@56 is that on the website?
June 28th, 2009 at 2:07 pmWTF is “Brazil are beginning to bitch”? is that some soccer term?
June 28th, 2009 at 2:09 pmhttp://soccernet.espn.go.com/gamecast?id=266850&cc=5901
See above
June 28th, 2009 at 2:10 pmBetween Chipper and Anderson there is a lot of space for opposing batters to put balls. I love this team!
June 28th, 2009 at 2:14 pmthat was a fast inning
June 28th, 2009 at 2:22 pmWay to make him work, guys.
June 28th, 2009 at 2:22 pmHey–they scored their 2 runs. It’s hot.
June 28th, 2009 at 2:23 pm6-pitch inning. Thanks for giving Hanson some time to enwind.
June 28th, 2009 at 2:24 pmdoes this annoucer sound kinda like Bob Hope? or is it just me?
June 28th, 2009 at 2:26 pmyou gotta be kiddin’ me!! what is wrong with the ump??!!
June 28th, 2009 at 2:28 pmwhat the hell was wrong with that pitch?
June 28th, 2009 at 2:28 pmhave the umps lost all recognition of the strike zone?
June 28th, 2009 at 2:29 pmYou know, I’m beginning to like this Hanson kid.
Finally, the ump calls one!
June 28th, 2009 at 2:32 pmhey he called one!!!
June 28th, 2009 at 2:32 pmGreat game by Hanson!
June 28th, 2009 at 2:32 pmHanson stepped on the chalkline… what a badass!
June 28th, 2009 at 2:32 pmThe legend of Tommy Hanson grows.
June 28th, 2009 at 2:33 pmsee, javy and jair, get some advice from tommy. that’s 20 straight SCORELESS innings. if you give up runs, you’re doomed.
June 28th, 2009 at 2:34 pmBrazil just scored.
June 28th, 2009 at 2:36 pmjordan schafer back in gwinnett’s lineup. he is 1 for 2 with a stolen base in the 5th.
June 28th, 2009 at 2:37 pmyou know, our LF production isnt that bad
June 28th, 2009 at 2:37 pmhope jeffy saw how ACHE went back to second
June 28th, 2009 at 2:38 pmBet they dont score
June 28th, 2009 at 2:38 pmAt times Kotchman has the most awkward swings.
June 28th, 2009 at 2:39 pmFrancoeur is so worthless.
June 28th, 2009 at 2:40 pmi love how jeff bennett cant come in screw this up
June 28th, 2009 at 2:40 pmPenny still bringing the heat with 95-96 mph fastballs…
June 28th, 2009 at 2:42 pmMe too, Tre.
June 28th, 2009 at 2:42 pmway to be lazy Jeff
June 28th, 2009 at 2:49 pmdear god THOSE TWO ARE WORTHLESS!!!!!!!
June 28th, 2009 at 2:51 pmget those fucking bums out of there at 2nd and right.
June 28th, 2009 at 2:51 pmI M P L O S I O N ! ! !
June 28th, 2009 at 2:51 pmpathetic
June 28th, 2009 at 2:51 pmhas a pitching staff ever gone on strike??? and the key to beating the braves is simply pressure their D & watch them buckle
June 28th, 2009 at 2:52 pmIf Kelly is trying to make me hate him as much as Francoeur, he’s succeeding.
June 28th, 2009 at 2:53 pmshould have been out of this inning 10 mins ago
June 28th, 2009 at 2:55 pmThank God for Moylan.
June 28th, 2009 at 2:55 pmGood to see Moylan back!!
June 28th, 2009 at 2:55 pmIf you’re a Brazilian athlete, and you have two names, does that mean you suck?
June 28th, 2009 at 2:57 pmMac one of them is names Kaka
June 28th, 2009 at 2:57 pmWay to clean up your own mess there, KJ.
Speaking of that play, I’m shocked that Ellsbury wasn’t running. Moylan is crap at holding runners, and Ellsbury is one of the better base stealers out there. Seems like a relatively easy call to me.
June 28th, 2009 at 2:58 pmBring up heyward
June 28th, 2009 at 2:59 pmI’d noticed that. I assume he stinks.
June 28th, 2009 at 2:59 pmcheck out the sign on deadspin.com about Mr.Kaka
June 28th, 2009 at 3:02 pm9 for 72…and he plays major league ball…..
June 28th, 2009 at 3:05 pmAnybody else notice, and wonder why, Soriano is wearing long-sleeves in this weather?
June 28th, 2009 at 3:07 pmis that three stolen bases today?
June 28th, 2009 at 3:08 pmsoccer game is tied
June 28th, 2009 at 3:09 pmBrazil is winning
June 28th, 2009 at 3:13 pmPhillies just won. Toronto hat 2 on, nobody out against Lidge. Then a popup, then they picked the runner off second (!), then a groundout to end it. So 5 back at best today.
June 28th, 2009 at 3:14 pmYou guys from the US are not watching soccer, are you?
June 28th, 2009 at 3:15 pmwhats soccer? this chant is making me sick
June 28th, 2009 at 3:20 pmDefinitely agree, Tre. Go away, Boston.
June 28th, 2009 at 3:22 pmI was watching the soccer. Tough loss, but Brazil is certainly great. That comeback was impressive and they even got robbed a goal. Shoulda been 4-2.
C’mon, Gonzo. Let’s put ‘em away.
June 28th, 2009 at 3:28 pmgod not again!! c’mon Braves fans
June 28th, 2009 at 3:28 pmThis ump will not call a breaking ball for a strike
June 28th, 2009 at 3:29 pmNasty pitch there on Bay.
June 28th, 2009 at 3:30 pmif i hear Chip say the sox are clutch one more time i,m going on a killing spree
June 28th, 2009 at 3:31 pmGet your head out of your ass, KJ.
June 28th, 2009 at 3:32 pmUS loses 3 to 2. Can’t finish. Dang it. Great match though. Brazilians are just fantastic soccer players.
June 28th, 2009 at 3:33 pmWhat the hell. Just flip it to second, idiot.
June 28th, 2009 at 3:33 pmeveryone tell KJ thank you
June 28th, 2009 at 3:34 pmYou know what I’m one swing of the bat away from, Chip?
Bashing your freakin’ head into the wall.
June 28th, 2009 at 3:35 pmTACKLE JEFFY!!!
June 28th, 2009 at 3:36 pmWasn’t all Kelly’s fault. I mean, it was incredibly stupid to not just get the 4-6-3 in the first place, but the other 2 infielders contributed to the botched run down. Mostly Kelly’s fault.
June 28th, 2009 at 3:36 pmOrtiz was running. It’s an easy DP. Forget Youk.
Thanks, Gonzo.
June 28th, 2009 at 3:37 pmThank you Lord.
June 28th, 2009 at 3:38 pmPWH, yes it was. If he flips to 2nd its and easy DP
June 28th, 2009 at 3:39 pmThe radio announcers said he played it perfectly, but then, I tend not to believe them. They also worked overtime to argue Francoeur is a great base runner despite his gaffe earlier, so…
At least we’ve salvaged one.
June 28th, 2009 at 3:40 pmKJ’s gotta know the situation. Youk did exactly what he’s supposed to do, which is sucker the 2B into chasing him.
June 28th, 2009 at 3:41 pmI wonder what Tom Glavine must be thinking right now. “I was gonna give them 20.3 shutout innings in a row as well” or what?
June 28th, 2009 at 3:42 pmRecap is up.
June 28th, 2009 at 3:47 pm