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21 Aug

Great scheduling game thread: Aug. 21, Marlins at Braves

Gotta love the three-day road trip. Big series.

165 Responses to “Great scheduling game thread: Aug. 21, Marlins at Braves”

  1. 1
    Stu Says:

    Got JC’d.

    hank,
    Mere Bulles, the Brentwood restaurant? That’s pretty close to my house, but we could meet somewhere closer to downtown Nashville, where the tournament will be happening. (Brentwood’s half an hour away.) Either way, I’d love to meet up.

  2. 2
    spike (back in the ATL) Says:

    I used to love Elvis Costello…then he went and stole my (never gonna happen in real life, but I used to daydream about it sometimes) gal. Bastard.

  3. 3
    Kevin Lee Says:

    Stupid Fish.

    Go Braves!

  4. 4
    ububba Says:

    Cait or Diana?

  5. 5
    Tony Says:

    I want to get up for this series, but after last weekend disaster….I am very hesistant.

  6. 6
    csg Says:

    no Dylan?

  7. 7
    spike (back in the ATL) Says:

    Diana. Hot chick into Charlie Christian and King Cole trio music? Never happen again in my lifetime

  8. 8
    ububba Says:

    Billy Wagner claimed on waivers. Mets have 3 days to make a deal.

  9. 9
    Mac Thomason Says:

    I’m guessing the Cubs.

  10. 10
    ububba Says:

    That would be a good guess. Their closer coughs one up every week.

  11. 11
    spike (back in the ATL) Says:

    If they don’t get one done, Omar is even worse than I thought.

  12. 12
    Stu Says:

    Did you read where he was asking for an impact prospect for Sheffield and is said to be doing the same for Wagner? Mystifying.

  13. 13
    Stu Says:

    Lineup, per Carroll:

    1. Infante 2B
    2. Church CF
    3. Jones 3B
    4. McCann C
    5. LaRoche 1B
    6. Escobar SS
    7. Diaz RF
    8. Gorecki LF
    9. Vazquez P

    I miss KJ.

  14. 14
    Tony Says:

    Well at least Chipper is well-rested, since he didn’t make the trip to New York.

  15. 15
    RobBroad4th Says:

    Odd line-up. I’m hoping it doesn’t get rained out.

  16. 16
    Robert Says:

    Eighth start of the season for Sanchez, three against the Braves.

    Odd line-up. I’m hoping it doesn’t get rained out.

    Here was the lineup last time we faced Anibal:

    Infante 3B
    Esco SS
    Garret LF
    Kotch 1B
    Captain America RF
    KJ 2B
    Ross C
    Schafer CF

    Craptastic. Somehow that lineup was enough to win. Ross and Kotch were the hitting stars. I prefer today’s lineup.

  17. 17
    Mac Thomason Says:

    With the lineup the Mets are trotting out, Brandon Jones would be an impact prospect. Heck, so would Blanco.

  18. 18
    ububba Says:

    Francoeur batted cleanup last night.

  19. 19
    Mac Thomason Says:

    What if they hadn’t signed Sheffield on the cheap, and made a pretty good trade for Pagan? I mean, nobody could be expected to survive all the injuries, but their farm system is so bad that if they hadn’t gotten their two best hitters — a 40-year-old jerk and a born fourth outfielder — for free, they would be heading Nationalsward.

    Half their lineup is basically free talent — Sheffield, Pagan, Santos, and Tatis.

  20. 20
    cliff Says:

    I am a Diaz fan, but why would you put him in right and Gorecki in left. I know we saw one instance of bad accuracy from Gorecki, but he hs played right and sometimes center in the minors and seems to have a much more powerful arm than Diaz.

  21. 21
    Kyle B. Says:

    The Mets and Francoeur were absolutely made for each other. Someone on here (ububba?) frequents Citi Field – I was wondering how the Mets fans treat Francoeur. This is assuming that Mets fans even care enough to admit that they are Mets fans at this point.

  22. 22
    Tony Says:

    @21 The Mets fans are not as harsh as the Yankees fans. They are use to failure.

  23. 23
    Robert Says:

    I’m greatly enjoying watching the Mets fans over at Primer talk themselves into bringing back Francoeur next season. Whatever the Jedi mind-control trick is that Francoeur knows seems be working in New York just fine.

    Watching the Mets pay $6 million for Francoeur’s .290 OBP next season will brighten everyone’s day.

  24. 24
    Kyle B. Says:

    These aren’t the droids you’re looking for.

  25. 25
    Mr.Swings@Everything Says:

    I think if the Marlins actually had any fans they would be the Braves biggest rival. I still can’t be bothered to care about the Mets since the Braves handle them almost every time they meet. The Marlins have been a perennial thorn in Atlanta’s side.

  26. 26
    ububba Says:

    Kyle,
    I wouldn’t say I frequent Citi Field—been there for 4 Braves games so far this year, going again in September. But I live in Queens, work on Long Island & I’m around Mets fans constantly.

    Mets fans like Francoeur. They like comparing his numbers to Ryan Church’s. (Of course, I point to the Braves’ W/L record since the deal.) But he’s obviously been way better for them than he’d been with us in ’08 & ’09. He’s got an .800 OPS because he’s found some of his power stroke. Good for him.

    Maybe, quite ironically, he’s found less pressure in NYC than he had in ATL. Or maybe it’s just another small-sample size that’ll bite the Mets in the ass as soon as they actually sign him.

    Personally, I’m rooting for a big, big September.

  27. 27
    spike (back in the ATL) Says:

    I’m greatly enjoying watching the Mets fans over at Primer talk themselves into bringing back Francoeur next season.

    I don’t think they are trying to talk themselves into it – they are pretty sharp for the most part – they just know it is going to happen and are in the “acceptance” stage.

  28. 28
    hankonly Says:

    Stu – I think the Mere Bulles I knew was in Printer’s Alley.

    It is (was) a long, thin, old brick structure with bar in front, jazz/blues band in the middle and restaraunt tables in the back.

    Very good food, wine and vibe.

  29. 29
    braves14 Says:

    I actually like the lineup. Two high on-base guys at the top.

  30. 30
    csg Says:

    why doesnt Bobby let Infante play LF? Seems like we are better with KJ and Infante over Gorecki and Infante

  31. 31
    Nathan Says:

    That FLA lineup looks pretty rough; Vazquez is getting the second string with Helms and Gload out there.

  32. 32
    ububba Says:

    Don’t make too much fun of Ross Gload.

  33. 33
    Brian J. Says:

    First basemen with career OPSs of .737 are there to be insulted, ububba.

  34. 34
    Stu Says:

    He also owns Rafael Soriano.

  35. 35
    braves14 Says:

    30 — That makes too much sense. We wouldn’t want to do something like that, now.

  36. 36
    braves14 Says:

    I never want to hear about Ross F. Gload again.

  37. 37
    braves14 Says:

    Nick Johnson’s moustache is really creepy.

  38. 38
    Mac Thomason Says:

    I wonder if Prado and Sanchez knew each other growing up. They’re from the same city, they’re about four months apart in age. Maracay’s pretty big, but you’d think they would have played one another.

  39. 39
    kc Says:

    One scoring chance wasted…

  40. 40
    Tomas Says:

    Need less gidp’s today, not more.

  41. 41
    rehabreject Says:

    commando

    mclouth would’ve caught that… ?

  42. 42
    csg Says:

    nice play Chipper… edit: (cant say Chip, with Chip in the booth) man he sucks up there

  43. 43
    kc Says:

    Nice play Chipper.

  44. 44
    Mac Thomason Says:

    Hard to believe that Wagner got through the whole NL.

  45. 45
    kc Says:

    How can Chip Carey be so stupid?

  46. 46
    csg Says:

    Ive never heard someone get so animated with a slow grounder to the pitcher or a infield fly

  47. 47
    Mac Thomason Says:

    Chip is stupider than a stupid thing that is stupid.

  48. 48
    kc Says:

    @47 Is there a word to describe that?

    The Marlins are hitting Javy pretty good tonight…

  49. 49
    spike (back in the ATL) Says:

    Who claimed Wagner?

  50. 50
    Brian J. Says:

    Chip’s stupidity is… Chipesque. Okay, that’s not exactly a word, but it’s like a word.

  51. 51
    spike (back in the ATL) Says:

    Never mind. Red Sox.

  52. 52
    kc Says:

    @49 Who else?! The Red Sox.

    @50 I think we just have a new idea on the new poll!

    Awesome Javy. I wish we can dump Lowe back to the Dodgers this offseason and sign Javy to a two-year extension.

  53. 53
    Mac Thomason Says:

    The Marlins have four hits, but only two were hit hard at all, Ramirez in the first and Coghlan just now, and those guys hit the ball pretty well.

  54. 54
    kc Says:

    Why does Infante look so Andruw-like fat?

  55. 55
    Tomas Says:

    Three innings gone, time for someone to wake up the offense.

  56. 56
    Mac Thomason Says:

    Didn’t they already do this trivia question this year? And didn’t Joe guess Barry Larkin then and get it wrong?

  57. 57
    billy-jay Says:

    @54:

    Because he had a broken hand and couldn’t run.

  58. 58
    spike (back in the ATL) Says:

    A run would be really nice this frame.

  59. 59
    Mac Thomason Says:

    Seriously, does Joe Simpson have no memory of what’s happened more than a few days ago? He actually got the question right (Groat) a month ago, and then changed his mind to Larkin.

  60. 60
    kc Says:

    Something is very wrong with Chipper.

  61. 61
    kc Says:

    @59 Well, he has been hanging out with Chip for far too long.

  62. 62
    spike (back in the ATL) Says:

    Well that didn’t work out.

  63. 63
    kc Says:

    Javy’s changeup is deadly, but nobody talks about it.

  64. 64
    Grst Says:

    @60 Maybe that dead guy that turned up at his ranch has him distracted. Ok…probably not.

  65. 65
    Andrew B Says:

    is anyone else annoyed with how often chip refers to joe as “partner?”

    Joe works with chip for roughly 40 games a year and boog for 100…but even still, i just think its odd when one man often refers to another as “partner.”

  66. 66
    kc Says:

    This is sad, we still have not have a single hit.

  67. 67
    Alex Remington (Another Alex R.) Says:

    KC, actually, Jim and Don were praising Javy’s change on the radio broadcast just an inning ago, saying he had great arm action and great movement on it tonight.

    I like the two of them. They’re a good team and they do a good job. It’s a damn shame they can’t permanently switch with our awful TV crew.

    (Update: the word “awful” is strong. And I like Joe — despite myself, at this point — perhaps mostly because of all my good associations of his work with the Skip-Don-Pete crew. The thing is, he really, really is wrong about a lot of things. And, as Mac’s said, he and Chip bring out the absolute worst in each other. With a good partner, Joe’d be fine. With Chip, he’s awful.)

  68. 68
    Bandit31312 Says:

    Alex, I agree on Jim and Don, they seem to be getting better as it goes. Man the Braves need a hit…

  69. 69
    Remy Says:

    Jim still chaps me a bit. He always tries to stir controversy, make situations more dramatic than they are.

  70. 70
    Tony Says:

    What does the Braves offense have against big games at home? I mean really…

  71. 71
    hankonly Says:

    Boog and Joe are not bad. In fact, Sciambi may lead my list of “Overcame Initial Distaste” things. (Well, tied with Scotch, anyway.)

  72. 72
    spike (back in the ATL) Says:

    This really a sad show from a team that harbors playoff aspirations. Except Vazquez, of course.

  73. 73
    Parish Says:

    Hello, everyone. Looks like we forgot our bats tonight.

  74. 74
    spike (back in the ATL) Says:

    See if I say anything nice about you again, Javy.

  75. 75
    Parish Says:

    Who didn’t see that coming?

  76. 76
    billy-jay Says:

    Crikey.

  77. 77
    Robert Says:

    Wow, no hit through five. I guess I didn’t miss anything. Anybody but Florida and I’d be surprised. With the Fish I just expect the worst.

  78. 78
    csg Says:

    has anyone hit a ball out of the infield besides Laroche

  79. 79
    Parish Says:

    Well, now we’re going to have to score to win.

  80. 80
    Tony Says:

    That was an everyday player hitting? I thought that was Javy. Damn, we don’t have any real outfielders in the minors?

    Sad that the pitcher had to get the 1st hit….

  81. 81
    Brian J. Says:

    The no-hitter broken up by our pitcher. Of course.

  82. 82
    braves14 Says:

    Vazquez! Apparently he’s the only guy who showed up.

  83. 83
    Parish Says:

    Heh, heh.

    Vazquez with the first hit.

  84. 84
    Tomas Says:

    A single probably isn’t enough, Javy, you need to hit one out to get a run.

    Oh, for crying out loud.

  85. 85
    csg Says:

    yes I was thinking no runs might win this.

    Seriously Bobby, why isnt KJ facing this righty? We know you love matchups. He’s never hit Sanchez really well, but Gorecki hasnt either

  86. 86
    csg Says:

    eh, somehow we’ll win this game 3-1

  87. 87
    Brian J. Says:

    … Of course.

  88. 88
    Parish Says:

    Well, that rally was short lived.

  89. 89
    Robert Says:

    Wow. I can’t wait to read how this is all Bobby’s fault.

  90. 90
    Parish Says:

    csg – I cannot say that I have your confidence. In fact, I see not reason to have your confidence.

    This is the Marlins, man!

  91. 91
    csg Says:

    okay nevermind, game over

  92. 92
    spike (back in the ATL) Says:

    Truly, the don’t need the embarrassment of getting in the playoffs if this is all they’ve got.

  93. 93
    Tony Says:

    Wow an actual pitching visit from the pitching coach? I didn’t think the Braves did that anymore.

  94. 94
    the braves blow here Says:

    Pathetic game. Thank God the Falcons are playing tonight.

  95. 95
    Nathan Says:

    Big big K by Javy.

  96. 96
    'Rissa Says:

    Tough to win games when you don’t score any runs…

  97. 97
    Mac Thomason Says:

    You just had to taunt the Gload, didn’t you?

  98. 98
    csg Says:

    I think Vasquez is so pissed he just decided to put one on a tee for Hanley

  99. 99
    Tony Says:

    He let him pitch to Ramirez again? Only the best player not named Pujols in the National League….but who cares.

    I think you are right CSG….when none of the players on offense show up and you have a suspect outfield at best, why bother?

  100. 100
    Parish Says:

    We got three more shots at ‘em, but I’ve kinda already given up here.

    Now, I am just hoping we can win the next two.

  101. 101
    Mac Thomason Says:

    If you want to make Peachtree look professional, check out the Falcons telecast.

  102. 102
    Robert Says:

    …and I’m off to dinner. Obviously that torturous three game road trip took a lot out of the squad.

  103. 103
    Brian J. Says:

    Dammit, and this was the game that we were supposed to win.

  104. 104
    sdp Says:

    EFF THIS TEAM

  105. 105
    Frank Says:

    A note to the Rome Braves management–just because the game is rained out it doesn’t mean the fans have to be kicked out in the rain and thunderstorm.

    As for the mother ship–it seems like the offense started the game in hibernation mode.

  106. 106
    Parish Says:

    Hey, I thought Jake Stevens had given up on baseball. He is now pitching for the Frederick Keys against the Pelicans.

    Personally, I am glad the guy hasn’t given up.

  107. 107
    Tony Says:

    3rd straight series opener the Braves have come out flat.

    Giants lead the Rockies 3 – 0, but it’s way early and in Denver.

  108. 108
    Parish Says:

    Speaking of ex-Braves…

  109. 109
    Grst Says:

    Alright, now I’m on board with the “there’s something wrong with Chipper” idea.

  110. 110
    Rusty S. Says:

    @50 – It’s wordesque :)

  111. 111
    Tony Says:

    Almost wish McCann would have taken a couple of more pitches…

  112. 112
    csg Says:

    Dangit, Laroche just killed our rally

  113. 113
    Brian J. Says:

    Adam!

  114. 114
    spike (back in the ATL) Says:

    hmf. Come home with your shield or on it.

  115. 115
    csg Says:

    hmf?

  116. 116
    spike (back in the ATL) Says:

    short for harrumph.

  117. 117
    ububba Says:

    Man, is he ever hot—over .400 since the deal.

  118. 118
    spike (back in the ATL) Says:

    can’t believe Bobby’s not bunting Diaz here (eyeroll).

  119. 119
    Tony Says:

    Please don’t try and pull the ball Matty….

  120. 120
    csg Says:

    gorecki looks a lot like Carlyle

  121. 121
    spike (back in the ATL) Says:

    Hits like him anyway.

  122. 122
    Mac Thomason Says:

    Hey, now we can blame Bobby for not getting Javy out of the game before the homer by Ramirez!

  123. 123
    Tony Says:

    Gorecki sure isn’t having a Conrad kind of outburst.

  124. 124
    csg Says:

    Im just glad Joe just explained how you cant sweep when you dont win the first one. Conrad probably wouldve been a better choice to call up. Infante should play LF

  125. 125
    Mac Thomason Says:

    They didn’t know that ACHE would have an attack of lumbago.

  126. 126
    csg Says:

    Is KJ hurt?

  127. 127
    Mac Thomason Says:

    Norton? Seriously? Do I have to run him over with my car? Because it’s really not in very good shape.

  128. 128
    spike (back in the ATL) Says:

    talk about cash for clunkers – I’ll pay you to do it.

  129. 129
    Frank Says:

    Looks like Rome’s weather made its way to ATL.

  130. 130
    spike (back in the ATL) Says:

    Pretty big storm headed into town.

  131. 131
    rehabreject Says:

    the Marlins broadcasters are bragging that their tarp crew in Miami is better than the one at Turner

    congrats!!!

  132. 132
    Mac Thomason Says:

    Yeah, and you know we would have come back, right?

    Oh, and Bobby — if this game does resume, I don’t care about matchups — put Logan in there, not Atrosta, okay?

  133. 133
    Nathan Says:

    What exactly are the rules for calling the game complete? Since they’ve batted some in the top of the 9th, does that mean we are entitled to batting in the bottom of the ninth, or can they just call it for Florida?

  134. 134
    the braves blow here Says:

    lol Manny Atrocious

  135. 135
    spike (back in the ATL) Says:

    Well geez, if you have an open-air stadium in the middle of gd hurricane alley, you’d better be good, amirite?

  136. 136
    csg Says:

    they can call it

  137. 137
    Mac Thomason Says:

    They do have to wait a certain amount of time, or until they’re sure that the weather won’t clear before the curfew. Close game, playoff implications on both sides, only one inning left — they’ll wait a long time.

  138. 138
    Brian J. Says:

    Waitasec, Mac- I thought the NL didn’t have a curfew. I know the AL does.

  139. 139
    spike (back in the ATL) Says:

    from the way this thing is tracking, it’s going to be at least an hour.

  140. 140
    Mac Thomason Says:

    I think those rules were standardized when the league offices were folded into the Commissioner’s. Or maybe not, but they aren’t going to wait until 2 AM to re-start.

  141. 141
    Mac Thomason Says:

    JPW leads a drive, it gets inside the ten, but it stalls after a couple of runs and an incompletion. Gosh, where have I seen that before?

    UPDATED: But with Shockley throwing two picks, Wilson probably has a better chance at the backup job.

  142. 142
    RobBroad4th Says:

    Any word on the weather?

  143. 143
    Tony Says:

    Giants over Rockies 6 – 1 top of the 7th, Mets beat Phillies 4-2???. Would be nice if Braves could pull this one out.

  144. 144
    joestave Says:

    @133, yes, they can call the game and if they do, the final score will be the score through 8 complete innings . . . in other words, Braves lose.

  145. 145
    spike (back in the ATL) Says:

    Still quite an ugly radar plot, and the thunder is really cracking here about a mile from the stadium

  146. 146
    RobBroad4th Says:

    Welp, time to head home.

  147. 147
    csg Says:

    Joe’s on air and doesnt know it….he just said there are idiots here for some freakin reason

  148. 148
    csg Says:

    looking at the radar and Im guessing that the game is over

  149. 149
    RobBroad4th Says:

    I’m one of those idiots.

  150. 150
    the braves blow here Says:

    @141

    If DJ was playing against 1st string the it would have been 4 picks.

  151. 151
    Mac Thomason Says:

    Apparently they’re going to try to finish this thing.

  152. 152
    Dusty Says:

    Anyone still here?

    Game is starting back.

    Lot of teams lost tonight that we needed to.

  153. 153
    joelk Says:

    Watching the End of the game with Pink Floyd’s “Shine On You Crazy Diamond” in the background. Mmm.. pretty surreal!

  154. 154
    braves14 Says:

    Logan did finish the 9th for the Braves.

  155. 155
    braves14 Says:

    Dammit Chipper.

    Just swing at everything guys.

  156. 156
    Catz Says:

    Is this game on PTV? well, apparently my provider decided the game was over and switched back to c-span 2.

  157. 157
    braves14 Says:

    Yes, it’s on PTV.

  158. 158
    braves14 Says:

    Wow, is LaRoche slow.

  159. 159
    urlhix Says:

    Crap.

  160. 160
    Mike N. Says:

    TOTALLY WORTH THE WAIT

  161. 161
    joelk Says:

    Well that’s it! Back to You Tube!

  162. 162
    JoeCraigMcMurtry Says:

    Jesus, he still isn’t taking his medication…

  163. 163
    jj3bagger Says:

    Roachy, you’ve been nothing but good since your return, but what the hell was that.

    Well worth the wait indeed.

  164. 164
    ububba Says:

    Slow as Xmas.

  165. 165
    Mac Thomason Says:

    Why even risk it? Recapped.

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