Phillies 7, Braves done
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Atlanta Braves – Box Score – October 02, 2010 – ESPN.
Look, right now this team doesn’t belong in postseason. It’s nobody’s fault — except Melky‘s, of course — but ever since Chipper went down they haven’t had enough to win, and when Prado first started to lose effectiveness due to injury and then followed Chipper to the shelf, that was just the nail in the coffin. This is a really fine pitching staff attached to an offense and defense that can’t give it a modicum of support.
Case in point, Tommy Hanson, who only went five innings today — five, valiant, shutout innings — because his infield has the range of a tribe of three-legged sloths. He was charged with six hits, none of which was hit particularly hard except for a double by Jimmy Rollins leading off the fifth. He walked only two and struck out six, getting big strikeout after big strikeout, and ends his season with a 3.33 ERA and a losing record because of the aforementioned lack of support.
Jonny Venters pitched around a mess in the sixth, and should have done the same in the seventh, but Brooks Conrad threw away a double play ball, and then the Phillies got — I lost count, but I think it was 758 singles through the infield in a row. That seems unlikely, as they got only four runs, but that was more than enough. It was more than the Braves had hits. I won’t even recap the offensive shenanigans.
As pathetic as today’s game was, I am very positive that the Braves will win tommorrow and the Padres will lose. It can’t all go wrong three out of three times, can it?
EDIT: I have said three weeks ago that this team does not belong in the postseason, and if they should indeed blow it, then so be it. They wouldn’t win a single game against the Phillies anyway (should they get to the NLCS, which in all likeliness they would not).
Would have been nice for Bobby though.
October 2nd, 2010 at 6:52 pmIt’s hard to overstate just how awful the team has been these past two games.
I agree completely about the infield. Last night the outfield was in on the fun–but today the infield just looked horrendous. And it’s not just about the errors. The middle infielders always seem to be a step too slow. I truly, truly miss the Escobar-Prado duo from the first half.
October 2nd, 2010 at 6:55 pmAlso… today Vance Worley started. The Braves finished with three hits. They had almost as many errors as they did hits.
Vance. Worley.
October 2nd, 2010 at 6:56 pmWhen they make an Eleventh Inning documentary, they will discuss this collapse.
October 2nd, 2010 at 6:59 pmI was reading elsewhere that the G-Braves lit up Worley earlier this year. We should have run that lineup out there.
October 2nd, 2010 at 7:04 pmMy Mets fan friend has warned me I can’t call the Mets chokers if we blow this… though I rarely call Mets chokers, just call them crap.
October 2nd, 2010 at 7:09 pmHope Huddy brings his A game tomorrow and the Phillies give up.
That TD catch AJ Green had was just crazy.
October 2nd, 2010 at 7:14 pmTBS is apparently showing a Yankees v. Red Sox game tomorrow. Conan not withstanding I’d like to go back to Gomer Pile, Andy Griffith, a little Dusty Rhodes, and then BRAVES GAME!!
October 2nd, 2010 at 7:30 pmYes, these last two days were very disappointing, but not unbelievable. Still, we need to look on the bright side. We have the following going for us. 1) We’re alive for a playoff spot on the last day of the season—something I didn’t believe this team could say on opening day, or even after last Sunday. 2) I know there is no statistical evidence that you can’t argue against on a one-game basis, but still we would have to lose three straight at home, while the Padres would have to win three straight on the road. 3) Tim Hudson is pitching for us, he’s our ace, he’s the guy you want to take the ball in the biggest game of the year. Let’s bring it on, I’ll say Braves win, Padres lose, we go (meekly) to the postseason.
October 2nd, 2010 at 7:33 pmA Braves win and they are in, so that is something…
October 2nd, 2010 at 7:40 pmIn honor of Melky, I am making a half-size pan of lasagna all of which I will eat myself.
October 2nd, 2010 at 7:42 pmWe don’t deserve it, but the Vagiants don’t deserve it either. Friggin dogs.
October 2nd, 2010 at 7:42 pm@11 A fitting tribute. I will be eating a paint bucket of bacon and being a disappointment to my children.
October 2nd, 2010 at 7:45 pmIt’s been clear for a month that this team is not a championship quality team. The only reason you guys are still watching rather than rightly discussing potential off-season moves is because of the abhorrent Wild Card crap.
This team is not a championship quality team. This team has no business competing for a “World Championship.” Now granted, neither do the Padres really, but that’s neither here nor there.
October 2nd, 2010 at 8:00 pmWhat makes anyone think the Braves will score one run off Hamels tomorrow?
It’s over. They blew a two game lead in two days flat.
October 2nd, 2010 at 8:07 pmSomeone make me feel better and ascribe a non-zero percentage to our chances of unloading Lowe, in light of his improvement this year, in the off-season.
October 2nd, 2010 at 8:10 pmAlabama is cheering me up.
October 2nd, 2010 at 8:16 pmThere’s a non-zero chance we unload Lowe’s salary this off-season. I mean, he could retire, Omar Minaya might still be the Mets GM, or Lowe could get some decent infielders behind him and actually be almost worth his salary…..
October 2nd, 2010 at 8:16 pmAnd Mac, Tennessee lost on an incredible brain fart as well.
October 2nd, 2010 at 8:16 pmSam,
The giants are on the same boat and the reds pitching sucks.
We’ve been on the other side too many times to know that weird things happen in a short series. The problem is getting there.
Maybe losing Prado was the last straw, but there is still hope. I really wish one last playoff runaround for Bobby.
October 2nd, 2010 at 8:17 pmOutside of Lee, Wren’s acquisitions this season haven’t exactly worked out.
October 2nd, 2010 at 8:41 pmGood lasagna, BTW.
October 2nd, 2010 at 8:48 pmI’m perfectly aware of the “just get in and anything can happen” theory. I know the Braves could win tomorrow, make the playoffs, and run the table for an unlikely World Series win. I know all of that.
That doesn’t change the fact that this is not a championship quality team and they have no right whatsoever playing for title “world champions.” They’re just not good enough.
October 2nd, 2010 at 8:49 pmHamels is only pitching two IP tomorrow and Oswalt will only pitch one. Have the Braves been swept at home all season? I really think the Giants at least win one at home tomorrow too.
October 2nd, 2010 at 8:52 pmSweetest blackout ever today.
October 2nd, 2010 at 9:00 pmI just had a bad feeling this would happen. But, Sam, stop telling people how they should feel. If you think the wild card is “abhorrent”so be it but don’t presume to criticize others for rooting for their team. No this is not a championship team but they won 90 games which in some years would have won the division.
October 2nd, 2010 at 9:13 pmI have enough hope left for one more day, after that, screw it, Football and Basketball season are here……
October 2nd, 2010 at 9:19 pmI haven’t told you how to feel. I’ve stated the facts.
October 2nd, 2010 at 9:26 pmSam,
Neither were the ’06 Cardinals.
Professional sports determine their champion via a playoff system. Qualifying for said playoff as a wild card is legitimate in the year 2010. And you don’t get bonus points for playing well in September, otherwise lets let the Orioles in.
October 2nd, 2010 at 9:28 pmCan you imagine having a healthy Chipper, Prado, Jurrjens, and Medlen right about now? What crappy luck.
I have a feeling we’re going to see a one-game playoff.
October 2nd, 2010 at 9:30 pmSpeaking of teams that aren’t good enough making a run at the World Series, my Dad swears up and down that the Braves had a better team in the 1991 and 1996 World Series than the Twins and Yankees respectively. I’m curious to hear other thoughts on that.
October 2nd, 2010 at 9:36 pmOh, yes, no question. The Twins basically had to cheat to win in 1991, and the Yankees were incredibly fortunate in 1996.
October 2nd, 2010 at 9:36 pmGeorgia loses at Colorado. Embarrassing.
October 2nd, 2010 at 9:41 pmi dont know why anyone hates the wildcard
October 2nd, 2010 at 9:42 pmHoly shit, my Colorado Golden Buffaloes pulled it off. Rough day if you’re a Braves fan and a UGA fan. I wonder who in here I could be referring to ?
October 2nd, 2010 at 9:43 pmI love the Braves. And I love Bobby Cox.
But this team is not a playoff worthy team. And I’m glad to see a change at the helm in the very near future.
October 2nd, 2010 at 9:43 pmWere my eyes fooling me, or was Georgia trying for a flea-flicker on the key fumble?
October 2nd, 2010 at 9:48 pmIf Liberty really wanted to do everything to win they would Jason Werth after the season. It would add a piece the Braves need and subtract from the main rival. But we know that isn’t going to happen because the only teams that will do things like that are the Yankees and Red Sox. This year wouldn’t bother me as much if I knew the Braves were going to get better.
October 2nd, 2010 at 9:50 pmdoes Timmons have a good glove at 3rd?
October 2nd, 2010 at 9:53 pmMac’s Arbitrary Top Ten:
1. Alabama, by a lot
October 2nd, 2010 at 10:30 pm2. Oregon
3. Ohio State
4. TCU
5. Nebraska
6. Boise
7. Oklahoma
8. Arkansas
9. Auburn
10. Utah
Kudos to Alabama for continuing their dominance from last season and managing to look even better than they did in 09! If not for them, it’d be a very sad year in college football. Does anyone have any theories on the diminishing number of elite teams?
October 2nd, 2010 at 11:00 pmIt’s just cyclical. Texas and Florida were heavily dependent upon their quarterbacks, who graduated and took a lot of people with them. USC is on probation and has a new coach. Those are the three dominant programs of the last decade right there.
October 2nd, 2010 at 11:07 pmThere are elite teams this year, they’re just not the names you’re used to. Oregon is very explosive on offense; Ohio St didn’t play great today but those games will happen; TCU, Nebraska, Boise. I’d actually put Iowa in the top 10.
It is remarkable how quickly Saban turned Alabama into a dominate program.
October 2nd, 2010 at 11:19 pmI had Iowa in the top ten earlier this year and they then immediately lost.
October 2nd, 2010 at 11:22 pm@30 If we just had a healthy Prado we would already be in.
Oh well, to quote the immortal Paul Crik,
October 2nd, 2010 at 11:23 pm“This is It, Fuck It, It Is What It Is.”
I’m an Alabama fan, but the reason they’re #1 is simple — they’re the most complete team, even if their defense has sometimes looked shaky. Oregon’s allowed 31 points each of the last two weeks. As we saw today, Ohio State is one hit on Terrelle Pryor away from turning into Texas. TCU and Boise look good, but it’s really impossible to tell considering the level of competition — and actually, that’s true of Nebraska, too. Oklahoma almost lost to Cincinnati.
October 2nd, 2010 at 11:26 pmOhio St is the clear #2 to me. They kicked Oregon’s ass in the Rose Bowl last year, and I don’t see much changing. Problem is, they have to play at Iowa, which is no picnic. A loss there and the door is wide open for Boise to get a title game bid. Though if TCU runs the table, which would include a win at Utah, they could leapfrog Boise.
October 2nd, 2010 at 11:31 pmI went back and forth on Oregon and OSU, but ultimately I decided that Oregon was less fragile. I’m not fond of teams that rely upon one player too much.
October 2nd, 2010 at 11:46 pmAuburn should be in at #8 this week. I know, they ain’t all that, but hope springs eternal.
October 3rd, 2010 at 12:00 amHoltz has Auburn #5, which… okay. I wouldn’t be surprised if they started 11-0. The toughest team they have left before playing Alabama is Arkansas, and they have a chance there, playing at home. Then it’s LSU, and LSU is just the sort of self-destructive team they’ve been beating.
October 3rd, 2010 at 12:16 amAuburn is frustrating because if they don’t beat themselves, they will be a good team, especially considering what a down year it is. But even then I’m not sure they beat Alabama, and it’s one of the dumbest group of players I’ve ever seen on the field. Stupid penalties, bad decisions, fumbles… I still think Auburn loses 3 games, easy.
October 3rd, 2010 at 12:30 amHave you seen LSU play, Bethany? They’re like a group of fourth graders coached by a bonobo.
October 3rd, 2010 at 12:34 am@52, true, but LSU has “retard strength”
October 3rd, 2010 at 12:53 am@52 I have only seen the last series of the game today, and yes, you are right, they are less mentally capable than most.
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:12 amLSU has good overall talent, but they have a fatal, team-breaking flaw at QB that has gone unaddressed for quite a while now (even some of their good teams won in spite of the QB… all of them? Jamarcus Russell, unimpressive).
Add in that their coaches make horrible decisions and constantly blow late-game situations, and they are an eminently upsettable team, especially when the coaches or media are dumb enough to let them near the top 10 (not that LSU shouldn’t be top 10 with a non-Les Miles coach and a serviceable QB).
Didn’t get to see any of today’s game, but apparently LSU broke the huddle with more than 11 on the last play, which would have nullified Tennessee’s too many men penalty. Can’t remember if that’s presnap, but it seems like a yes, and then it seems like there’s a clock rundown on offensive penalties under two minutes. I could be mixing up NFL and college rules there, though.
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:18 amThat’s right Mac. Losing Chipper and Prado together pretty much does it for the offense. It’s tough to replace a HOFer and an All-Star within the same season.
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:48 amSam #23,
Let me get this straight. What do you mean that they have no “right”? Are you philosophically oppossed to the wild-card or this particular braves team? I would understand the former, not the latter.
Robbroad4th #31 Mac #32,
91 Better than the twins, but i think the Pirates were their equal.
Once Maddux got to Atlanta… talk about the “right” to several championships.
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:47 amObviously, the Braves are pathetic–maybe they will make Mark Richt their next manager….
October 3rd, 2010 at 5:19 amI’m rooting for the Giants, Padres, and Braves to finish tied forcing 2 playoff games just because that hasn’t ever happened before. But for the Braves to carry out their end of that scenario, Hudson has to pitch a perfect game and Derrek Lee has to hit a solo homer.
I hate the current division setup where the Braves play the Phils, Mets, Marlins, and Nats 189237491823 times a year. I’d rather do away with divisions, have balanced schedules including one series against every team in the other league, and just have the top 4 teams in each league make the playoffs with seeding based on records.
October 3rd, 2010 at 5:39 amAnyone heading to the game today? I’ll be out in center with a Justice jersey on if anyone wants to grab a beer- the buddy I’m with will have Cox jersey on. Go Braves!
October 3rd, 2010 at 8:39 amI abhor the Wild Card. This team has no more right calling themselves “world champions” at the end of a elimination tournament than did the ’97 Marlins.
Actually, this team is pretty clearly worse than the ’97 Marlins, actually.
If you think the Marlins were better than the Braves in ’97, by all means, continue to cheer for a Braves 2010 playoff run.
October 3rd, 2010 at 9:21 am@61 Why argue over which team was better? The Marlins won when it mattered, so they got what they deserved,
October 3rd, 2010 at 9:34 amInfante moved to 3B, Brooks at 2B. Maybe one less 4 out inning today?
Braves lineup: 1. Infante 3B, 2. Heyward RF, 3. Lee 1B, 4. McCann C, 5. Diaz LF, 6. Gonzalez SS, 7. Conrad 2B, 8. Ankiel CF, 9. Hudson P
October 3rd, 2010 at 9:39 am@61 – you’ve been beating this horse for a while now. How do you feel about the height of the mound?
October 3rd, 2010 at 9:41 amPhillies lineup-
Rollins SS, Polanco 3B, Utley 2B, Howard 1B, Werth RF, Ibanez LF, Victorino CF, Ruiz C, Hamels P
October 3rd, 2010 at 9:59 amI know we are all frustrated, but this may be Bobby’s last game. Let’s just be a simple Braves fan and support our HOF manager for possibly one final time.
Bobby, I may have issues with you on many of your decisions, but thanks for everything. I will miss seeing you in the dugout, and I will miss criticizing you even more. All the best.
October 3rd, 2010 at 10:16 amI’m not a fan of the WC either, Sam, but you can bet your ass I’ll be rooting for my team to win today.
Deserves got nothing to do with it in baseball.
October 3rd, 2010 at 10:25 amThis team does currently have the same amount of wins as the 2005 NL East division winning Braves and more wins than the 2001 Braves.
October 3rd, 2010 at 10:28 am@61
What a joke. I think any playoff at all is a terrible way to crown a “champion” (win 11 games after a 162 games and now you’re the “champ”, righto) but it’s the system we have. It’s not going to ever be otherwise and if anything they’re going to add more teams to the postseason to make more money so you better get used to it. Still, this is a better discussion than talking amateur football on the last day of the season with the Braves playing an elimination game.
October 3rd, 2010 at 10:30 am“Deserves got nothing to do with it in baseball.”
Amen.
October 3rd, 2010 at 10:32 amAt the game today. Braves haven’t lost a game I’ve been to in 5 years.
October 3rd, 2010 at 10:34 amI’m going to be on the treadmill while wearing my lucky Braves shirt. Do you think they will cancel each other out?
October 3rd, 2010 at 10:48 amI think Ankiel in CF and Diaz in LF is the best possible combination on defense we can muster–it’s almost league average.
I’d still like to have seen Glaus at 3B, especially with a lefty on the mound, but I suppose if we are going to roll with Conrad it’s better to have him at 2B.
October 3rd, 2010 at 10:51 amHere’s a question: let’s say the Braves win and Padres win, and then both the Giants and Braves beat the Padres in their respective one-game playoffs. Also, let’s say the Reds win today. That would mean Cincinnati and San Francisco have the same record.
Who would be the #2 seed? That is, who would the Braves play in the 1st round?
October 3rd, 2010 at 10:54 amWe’d play the Giants. They have the tiebreaker over Cincinnati.
October 3rd, 2010 at 11:23 amSo the Reds are definitely playing the Phillies.
October 3rd, 2010 at 11:31 amIf we get in, yes. If the Giants or Padres win the WC, they’d play the Phillies.
October 3rd, 2010 at 11:37 amAh, right.
October 3rd, 2010 at 11:45 amOnce it took less then nine balls to earn a walk, baseball was ruined.
October 3rd, 2010 at 11:47 amFrom DOB’s Twitter:
Manuel has told reporters Hamels will go two innings and Oswalt one. …Bobby Cox wasn’t exactly buying it. But it would be nice for ATL
October 3rd, 2010 at 11:52 amI’m not convinced the Braves can hit the bullpen arms anyway.
October 3rd, 2010 at 11:53 amits simple, this Braves AAAA team cant score with the Phils. Our best bet is for the Padres to lose and for us to beat them in a one game playoff.
October 3rd, 2010 at 11:58 amI’m not convinced that anyone here couldn’t throw a minimum quality start (6 innings, 3 earned runs) against the Braves right now.
October 3rd, 2010 at 11:58 amThe facts of the world have not changed since I’ve been “on this” issue. Why on earth would I cease to address reality when the facts haven’t changed? Because my favorite team is the second place team trying to get in the back door this year?
Sorry. I’m better than that.
October 3rd, 2010 at 11:59 amWell, I’m sold. Is there a SamHutchesonAddressingRealityJournal blog that I can read everyday instead of this one?
October 3rd, 2010 at 12:05 pmOmar at third Brooks at second. I like that.
By the way, yesterday was the worst day of my life. Why can’t Dooley count to 11?
October 3rd, 2010 at 12:07 pmI look forward to the Dooley/Miles coaching matchups for as long as they last.
October 3rd, 2010 at 12:10 pmPhils used most their best relievers yesterday, didn’t they? I wouldn’t think they would pitch any reliever on back-to-back days at this point.
October 3rd, 2010 at 12:12 pmI hope we dont come out pressing. But we will
October 3rd, 2010 at 12:16 pmSo, what’s up with Yahoo? The stories are current (“Braves move Conrad to 2B for game against Phillies”), but the game tracker says the Braves beat the Astros today 5-2 with “A. Ashby” getting the win, “W. Miller” the loss and “J. Rocker” the save.
October 3rd, 2010 at 12:16 pmI’ve been purposely avoiding this site since the bullpen imploded on Friday, but I figured I should be here at the wake to pay my respects.
October 3rd, 2010 at 12:18 pmbraves 14 is at the game. He is automatic.
October 3rd, 2010 at 12:19 pm@92, Can he hit with men on base?
October 3rd, 2010 at 12:20 pmOr strike out the heart of their order? (Or Ruiz, for that matter?)
October 3rd, 2010 at 12:21 pmBobby looks scared that this is it.
October 3rd, 2010 at 12:21 pmCharlie Manuel is just asking for karma to bite him in the ass. You’re telling me that he couldn’t sit Utley, Howard, and Werth on the last day of the season, with homefield throughout the playoffs already wrapped up? Philly’s got every single one of their regular starters in the lineup today, and you can bet your ass Manuel won’t be pulling them. He just wants to stick it to Cox one last time. Boy, that pisses me off.
Not that we deserve to make it into the playoffs (as per Sam), but man, I just hate Philly. Worse than the Mets or Florida. Here’s to hoping Hudson throws a 20-inning no-no, because that’s probably what it will take for us to win today. Or watch us put a 10-spot on the scoreboard in the first three innings, just to add to the irony. Either way, go Braves….let’s finish on a good note.
October 3rd, 2010 at 12:22 pmBobby looked like he took a valum. I don’t think we lose a game based on how our manager looks. This is actually a game I am glad we have Bobby.
October 3rd, 2010 at 12:24 pm@96 We did this to ourselves by laying eggs against terrible teams. He has every right to play out the season and keep his players fresh.
October 3rd, 2010 at 12:25 pm#96, don’t be silly. He just wants to make sure he does right by the Giants and Padres.
October 3rd, 2010 at 12:26 pmWould anyone bet money on this team in a best of five vs. the Washington Nationals?
October 3rd, 2010 at 12:27 pm97- Kind of hard to blame him.
This is the last time.
The last time he ever takes the lineup card to the umpire.
The last time he cheers on Brooksy or Timmy.
The last time he waves to the bullpen.
The last time he tells an idiot umpire to extract his head from his ass.
It deserves a little quiet thought, doesn’t it? No matter how much we’ve prepared for it, that last time is here.
October 3rd, 2010 at 12:28 pmWe have a terrible record vs. the Nats, so no. Mets or Marlins, maybe.
October 3rd, 2010 at 12:28 pmI bet the Phillies regulars get a few at bats and Manuel starts taking them out in the 5th.
October 3rd, 2010 at 12:29 pmfreakin’ cool intro by chipper.
October 3rd, 2010 at 12:32 pmOn the bright side, this is the last time we will be subjected to Chip Caray this year.
October 3rd, 2010 at 12:33 pmFalcons are not off to a good start.
October 3rd, 2010 at 12:34 pmI bet the Phillies regulars get a few at bats and Manuel starts taking them out in the 5th.
When it’s 8-0.
October 3rd, 2010 at 12:36 pmCan already tell Chip is going to be extra unbearable today.
October 3rd, 2010 at 12:38 pmgood start.
October 3rd, 2010 at 12:41 pmHudson looked real good during the first inning.
October 3rd, 2010 at 12:44 pm#110, fastball was tailing, not sinking.
October 3rd, 2010 at 12:45 pmThere’s the Braves in a nutshell. Get a good count, then ground out.
October 3rd, 2010 at 12:45 pmLet’s hope the Falcons are consuming the city’s bad mojo.
October 3rd, 2010 at 12:46 pmI have Dish Network and can’t watch the game. And Yahoo apparently thinks it’s the year 2000.
October 3rd, 2010 at 12:47 pmFalcons score, uh oh. Mojo shifting.
October 3rd, 2010 at 12:47 pmOK, Brian, time to wake up.
October 3rd, 2010 at 12:47 pmOr, get a good count then pop out. McCann has looked done for at least two weeks now.
October 3rd, 2010 at 12:50 pmIt’s Atlanta–there’s plenty of bad mojo to go around. The Falcons will recover and the Braves will take care of business today.
I’m trying optimism out for a change.
October 3rd, 2010 at 12:51 pmHey, that was a good inning for this lineup recently. Didn’t go one, two, three and worked some counts!
October 3rd, 2010 at 12:52 pmDon’t know about you… but I am extremely excited and a little nervous. I have no doubt that the Braves will win this one! Go Braves!
October 3rd, 2010 at 12:52 pmI would just like to thank Dish Network and Fox for not allowing me to see the game today. Instead I get NHL on ice for free since they couldnt agree to terms
October 3rd, 2010 at 12:53 pm@121, seriously? Just keep looking online. I’m able to find Eagles games every week, even though I’m out of region. Just google around. You’ll find something.
October 3rd, 2010 at 12:55 pmThat over the shoulder grab reminded me of that retarded basket catch by Willie Mays Hayes.
October 3rd, 2010 at 12:56 pmHuddy is dealin’!
October 3rd, 2010 at 12:56 pmyep, I go to any of Fox’s broadcast on Dish Network and I get “please send an email to fox saying, give us our channels back.” Dish Network says that they will not be subject to Fox’s ridiculous price increases.
How about – Ill just switch to Direct TV now
October 3rd, 2010 at 12:57 pmOswalt warming up…
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:01 pmAnd then the reality of the Braves lineup sets in again… optimism… hard to sustain…
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:01 pmHelluva grab by Heyward.
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:06 pmHeyward!
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:07 pmThat’s a good strategy…
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:09 pmWow. Down 2. Already.
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:09 pmBummer.
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:09 pmWell, this wasn’t a bad season.
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:09 pmoh well
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:10 pmUgh.
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:10 pmbleep
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:10 pmAnd everyone here was worried about the Phillies’ regulars!
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:10 pmHudson really isn’t pitching that well. He’s not locating at all.
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:12 pmScoring three runs seems very unlikely at this point.
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:12 pm1) Two runs aren’t insurmountable.
2) If the Braves and Padres both lose, there’s still another game.
Things look bad, though. Our odds just plummeted.
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:12 pmThere’s the season.
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:12 pmI blame Chip. “6 up, 6 down for Hudson”. One batter later, hit batter. Next batter home run.
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:13 pmLet’s crowdsource this:
What should I break in anger?
A) Chair I’m sitting on.
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:15 pmB) Glass on table
C) Victorino’s nose
A 95.8% chance of making the playoffs when this series started.
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:15 pmProblem is with ATL losing, Giants will know they are in and won’t really care about beating SD. And they weren’t able to beat SD when they did care.
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:15 pm143- Chair. Less chance of collateral damage.
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:16 pmDoes every successful bunt have to be described as “a beauty”?
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:17 pmWell, I was happy to see him get it down. One of the few guys on the team that I have confidence in for such a situation.
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:18 pmOswalt’s got a big butt.
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:20 pmGlavine is an infinitely better color guy than Joe, but that’s not saying much.
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:20 pm#145 – not buying that. SF wins today and its avoids the Phils in the 1st round
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:20 pmYES!!!!!!!!!
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:21 pmWell there’s a big hit.
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:21 pmWell played, Mr. Heyward.
HEY!!!
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:22 pmWell someone cares about going to the playoffs.
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:22 pmJason Heyward: Too good for this sinful team.
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:22 pmatta boy heyward!
after ankiel scored, chip said it’s a 2-run game. man, he’s stupid.
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:22 pmHeyward and Lee are the only hitters I have even a modicum of confidence in.
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:23 pmI’m surprised Utley’s still out there after Ruiz was nailed.
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:27 pmChip just described something as a “soft fly ball.” Is that a first?
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:27 pmOnly because he didn’t follow it with “belted”.
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:31 pmOk Alex. Time to atone for some of your sins.
That was NOT a strike.
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:35 pmI’m already glad Oswalt and Hamels are out.
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:35 pmWhen Chip does his “Granddad” impression, it sounds like he’s just doing Will Ferrell doing Harry Caray.
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:35 pmDoes anyone else still hate Baez for how much he sucked for us down the stretch the year we got him for Betemit?
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:35 pmYES! Come on Braves….
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:36 pmIt’s time for the Folk Zero to redeem himself.
Edit: Mission Accomplished!
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:36 pmYES!!!!!!!!!!! FOLK HERO!!!
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:37 pmBrooksy!
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:37 pmI’m really, REALLY glad Oswalt and Hamels are out.
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:37 pmgame 162: folk hero redemption
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:37 pmCOME ON!!!
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:37 pmBrooks Conrad: president of the United States, or president of the universe?
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:37 pmRick Ankiel: An alternative to a good outfielder.
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:40 pmankiel has struck out in 1 out of every 3 abs for the braves.
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:40 pmOMGOMGOMGOMG
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:40 pmYESSIREE!
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:40 pmthe 2nd pitcher in the order comes through!
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:40 pmThere’s no way in hell we consider bringing Ankiel back next year, right? Please tell me the Braves wouldn’t do that to me.
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:41 pmHUDDY!! You want a job done right, do it yourself. Then kill Melky.
Edit: Wow, an actual, honest-to-God rally! I’d actually forgotten what those were like!
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:41 pmOH MY GOD!!!!!!
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:41 pmyesssssssss
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:41 pmThis game got a lot better all of the sudden.
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:41 pm179 — I sure hope not.
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:41 pmI smell playoffs!!!
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:41 pm!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:41 pmi’m shoutin’ my pants off in my house. my dog is scared to death.
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:42 pmThe Phillies would be well served not to let Baez pitch in the playoffs.
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:42 pmFinally, after a season full of giving up hits to other people’s pitchers, one of our guys does it.
And thank you, Omar. This is the Danys Baez I remember.
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:42 pmThank you for bringing in Baez, Charlie Manuel.
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:42 pmWow. That was awesome! Multiple hits in the same inning!!
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:43 pmBaez for a quarter-share if SD loses.
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:44 pmHuddy with a 3 run lead
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:46 pmAs official spoke person for levity and against excessive hope, let me remind everyone that the Phillies scored 11 and 7 in the first two games of this series, respectively. I wouldn’t write a 5-2 lead in the fourth down as a W in ink, just yet.
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:47 pmCome on, Huddy!
I am getting sick of this ticky tack pass interference penalties against the Falcons.
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:48 pmFor F’s sake, Conrad.
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:48 pmWell, that’s what happens when you’re forced to start your second backup IF.
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:49 pmHow bad is Conrad?
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:49 pmAs the official spokesperson against the use of the English language, allow me to say: ¡Allez, les Braves!
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:49 pmthanks sam for the enlightenment. we are all idiots here and just assumed that the game was already over. we now realize that we will still probably lose and fall out of wild card hopes. it’s a good thing too because that wild card thing is stupid.
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:50 pmHey, Brooks didn’t make an error!
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:50 pmI think it’s funny that two games ago, prior to this series, people here were seriously asking if Conrad was our starting 3B next year.
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:51 pmummmm, error machine!!
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:52 pmRyan, read @185.
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:52 pmDang, that was sweet.
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:53 pmWOOOOO!!!!! Wonderful.
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:53 pmThat was beautiful.
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:53 pmNice!
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:53 pmSam, you’re kind of being a jerk. I’m not telling you how to feel. I’m just stating the facts.
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:54 pmEat shit and die, Victorino.
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:54 pmAnd when it matters most, McCann nails the throw.
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:54 pm@202
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:54 pmthat is funny. I’VE NEVER HEARD FUNNIER.
*hysterical laughters*
Wow, when does that happen with these guys?
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:54 pmsam, read @214.
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:55 pmFUCK OFF!
Jesus, you’re a touchy little toddler today, Ryan.
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:56 pmBAM
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:57 pmThis is more like it!
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:57 pmDerrek Lee wants to go to the playoffs!
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:57 pmI’m not sure what “take the grand tour” means.
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:57 pm@215
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:57 pmsam, are you talking to jesus or me? the sentence is confusing.
DLEE!
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:57 pmI LOVE THIS!!!
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:57 pmSo that’s why we traded for Derrek Lee.
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:58 pmBrian really was trying to hit a homer every AB.
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:59 pmDerrek Lee is showing up just in time.
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:59 pmlooks like the Heyward triple help loosen up the team a bit
October 3rd, 2010 at 1:59 pmWhen I wake up for the actual game I hope they do this well.
I’m busy Jessica Alba! Just keep my childhood tormentors dangling over the shark tank!
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:00 pmThis gives me confidence going into game four of the NLCS.
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:00 pmtaking care of what they can take care of?
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:02 pm@ 204
So I should not be excited in a game that is essentially our entire season? I’ll be sure to take my cue from you as to when to get excited about baseball in the future.
On a more rational level, Oswalt and Hamels are out of the game and we are swinging the bats. Plus outside of one pitch, Hudson has been great. The Phillies ultimately don’t care about this game, and we will put forth all of our resources if necessary. At this point with this lead, it would be very surprising if we don’t win this game.
But I’ll abstain from showing enthusiasm until you let me know it’s OK.
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:02 pmHELL YES.
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:02 pmI’d like to thank Charlie Manuel for taking Cole Hamels out and putting in a string of righties. I think I can safely say that we wouldn’t score six runs against a week’s worth of lefties.
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:03 pmGood news guys. I’m replacing Ankiel at the top half of the fifth. Get ready for a tape measure home-run followed by an on the field jam session with Wilco. I’ll be singing lead.
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:03 pmDiaz is such a caveman
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:03 pmWell that was insane. Can’t fault Matt for being aggressive.
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:03 pmIsn’t it about time for Bobby to get Venters up? Wouldn’t that just be the perfect capper on his career?
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:04 pmAlso: Can’t fault anyone for being optimistic, can’t fault Sam for being careful. Sheesh, people, do we need a trust fall?
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:04 pmswing for the downs?
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:05 pmI live in an apartment and am making no apologies about the volume of my voice (and clapping and stomping) during this game. Kinda glad my wife had to work today so I can feel free to go crazy. I’m pretty sure the Titans are playing, but have no idea what’s going on. I haven’t been this pumped for a professional baseball game in a long time!
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:05 pmVenters is still alive? He should have started!
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:05 pmOf course, MLB.TV won’t load. Looks like I’ll only have audio…
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:06 pm236
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:06 pmPerfect capper would be to have everyone pitch to at least one batter… except for KK.
What ever happened to KK?!!
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:07 pmThanks for the megajinx, Chip. (something along the lines of “I don’t think we’ll need relievers at all”)
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:08 pmNah. The way the bullpen’s pitched the last two days, and since we might need then Monday, I keep Huddy in as long as possible.
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:08 pm…And Don Sutton just sang part of the song “Mickey”. My life is complete.
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:08 pmOne word: resilient.
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:09 pm@245, if the Braves win, they don’t play Monday. Tuesday, if the Pads win, since the NL West has to be decided first.
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:10 pmTim Hudson has HUGE SHIT today!!!!!!
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:12 pmOne hit through six… BIG TIME!
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:14 pmGood call, stupup74!
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:16 pmVAMOS, GIGANTES!
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:17 pm@249, Thanks for bringing that back.
Well, our team’s MO the whole season has been to get the starter out and work on the ‘pen…
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:17 pmFun to be winning.
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:18 pm248- Right. Sorry. My point stands, though.
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:20 pmKarma!!!
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:20 pmDid I hear Chip mimic his grandfather a little while ago?
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:23 pm@257 – He does that all the time. He mimics Skip too.
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:25 pmMatty!
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:27 pm“The Hey-train around third.”
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:27 pmThe “Hey Train”?
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:28 pmI like Hey-Train…
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:28 pmThat stat they’re always showing about how Huddy’s six million and two whenever he gets a lead like this- I was actually in the house for one of the no decisions. Daniel Kolb, esq, coughed up the lead but Andruw won it in extras. Cool story bro, I know.
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:29 pmI thought he said “A Train,” and I was confused. Then I thought I must have misheard him, and he said “H Train,” which at least makes a little sense.
Hey Train? That’s awful.
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:29 pmHopefully Matt Diaz is playing himself into a larger role should we make the postseason.
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:29 pmAnd I like Hey-Train, too. I was never able to make Hey-Smoove happen, oh well.
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:30 pmI don’t like Chip at all, but “Hey Train” isn’t half bad.
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:30 pm“The Hey-Train” is just horrible.
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:32 pmIf Sam doesn’t like Hey Train, it must be pretty good
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:33 pmIt’s awful.
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:33 pmwhy are Utley, Howard, and Werth still in the game?
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:34 pmI might be grading on a monster curve, seeing how it’s Chip.
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:34 pm268, You’re right, my mistake.
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:34 pm@271, excellent question. Ruiz was already hit. Romero had an injury. You’d think they’d sit.
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:35 pmIf we play Tuesday does anyone know what time the game will be?
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:35 pmI’m sad the brain trust in Flushing won’t be returning. Was looking forward to the $100M they were going to throw at Werth.
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:35 pm“Hey Train” is infinitely better than “J-Hey Kid”.
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:35 pmOh, Tim. Don’t do this. Not now.
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:36 pmUh-oh. Time to be careful again.
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:36 pmOof.
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:36 pm@275
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:36 pmthe game ends right when you get off work.. whatever your schedule is. Playoff baseball!
Well that sucked. Hopefully won’t be seeing those guys anymore today.
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:37 pm2 hits and 4 runs, dont see that too often
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:37 pm@277, it’s a low bar, but agreed.
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:37 pmMarvin Hudson is trying to give the Phillies this game.
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:38 pmTim will be ok. Bring him back in the 8th!
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:39 pmThe starting pitching is solid for every contending team? Has he seen a Reds game?
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:39 pm“The J-Hey Kid” works in that it plays off of Willie Mays’ (“Say Hey”) and it works with his actual name. The “Hey-Train” is just absolute shite. At best it’s a play on the “A-Train”, who was a pitcher, and the A/Hey slant rhyme doesn’t even begin to work like “Say/J-Hey.”
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:41 pmSam- I’ve heard “____-Train” used with no inclination toward rhyme; Elton Brand’s nickname at Duke was “E-Train,” for example.
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:43 pmThe A Train is also a train.
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:43 pm(I like how we’re having this argument to mask how nervous we all are.)
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:43 pmIt’s either a play off of actual trains – “A” “B” “C”, etc. Or it’s a play on Walter Johnson’s nickname. Either way, it truly sucks for Jason Heyward.
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:45 pmThe Con Train with a flyout.
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:45 pmSee, the train is working with every player. Ricky Train coming up… oh well.
Hudson’s out? I don’t know about that. He’s pretty on fire, and this game is pretty important. I know the ‘pen’s good, but I’d rather have Hudson in there until he starts struggling.
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:47 pm@292, I guess I’ll go back to calling him Jesus.
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:48 pmMatt Ryan looks terrible today.
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:50 pmHow did Saito look yesterday?
Was he as bad as his stats say he was?
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:50 pmBobby better be prepared to use anyone in the 8th.
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:50 pm@295, that will get confusing if that Yankees catcher makes the bigs.
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:50 pmVenters 8th, Wagner 9th? Maybe Moylan 8th?
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:50 pmPlease do not let Farnsworth in this game.
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:52 pmKimbrel in the 8th, Wagner in the 9th
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:52 pm@301, The entire time Bobby’s been manager, a 4-run game has been treated as close. That’s what Mac means when he talks about the “Atlanta Save” in his recaps. We’re seeing the big late inning guys. No Farnsworth unless the Braves score some more.
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:54 pmVenters? F*k the heck?
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:54 pmFive more outs.
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:55 pm@304, Lefties up. Venters makes sense here.
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:55 pm5 more outs and the Giants doing their job today
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:56 pmOh god… ideally, we should not allow Farnsworth anywhere near the stadium for this game
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:57 pmThe wave? This is why we can’t have nice things, Atlanta.
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:58 pmWell, it’s been a good season. Bobby gave it his all. Jason Heyward was a better rookie than I ever imagined. We fell just short, but it was our best effort since 2005. It’s bitter to go home after so much promise, but I enjoyed watching the 2010 Braves.
… reverse jinx?
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:58 pmThere is no situation in which I would want Kyle Farnsworth pitching, including the only other option being Melky.
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:58 pmC’mon, V, get through this so I can turn to the Falcons.
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:59 pmOh no.
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:59 pm….
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:59 pmFor F’s sake, Omar.
October 3rd, 2010 at 2:59 pmGnnnnghhhh!!!!
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:00 pmIs third base just cursed?
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:00 pmWAGNER!!
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:00 pmVenters, Commmmmmooon
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:00 pmBringing in Wagner now. I like it.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:00 pmCome on, Billy! Finish this.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:01 pmGood job Bobby. This is the season.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:01 pmFalcons take the lead with 2 seconds left.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:02 pmFalcons go ahead with seconds left.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:02 pmThat was strike three, ump.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:05 pmAnother strike three missed by blue.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:05 pmFriggin’ Omar.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:06 pmC’MON DAMMIT BILLY
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:06 pmnot good folks
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:06 pmHere comes the game-tying homer.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:07 pmOh my god….
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:07 pmOh we are totally f*cked.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:07 pmWell there’s the season.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:07 pmOh God oh God oh God.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:07 pmThis is a nightmare.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:07 pmOk. Can all this not happen?
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:08 pmWhy is McLouth in LF? WTF?
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:08 pmSettle the hell down, Billy.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:08 pmThat’s enough. STOP
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:08 pmlol, Braves.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:08 pmMethinks Bobby should’ve gone with Kimbrel.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:08 pmThis game is like the Braves season in a nutshell.
I said it yesterday, I’ll say it again: you live by league-average players, you die by them.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:08 pmYou have got to be shittin me!
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:08 pm@337
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:09 pmbecause, for some reason, bobby thinks matt cant play defense.
342 just blew my mind
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:09 pmWell, it’s been a nice season. See y’all next year, Braves.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:09 pmTwo outs, no one on…
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:09 pmHoly moly moly mo.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:10 pmYES.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:10 pmStill have the lead. Still in good shape. Whew.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:10 pmWell, that could’ve been worse, I suppose.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:10 pmThank God….thanks Billy!!
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:10 pmWhew. One more inning..
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:11 pmOh thank god.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:11 pmI totally expected a 2-run double there. That strikeout was refreshing.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:11 pm20 pitches for 1 out
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:11 pmYou know what? I think I need another beer.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:11 pmOfficially having a heart attack now.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:11 pmThat was excruciating.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:11 pmLook on the bright side! Bottom of the order in the top of the 9th!
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:11 pmWho goes in the 9th? Kimbrel? Surely Bobby wouldn’t send Billy back out there after that outing.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:11 pmAnd we still have to go through it again…. moan…
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:11 pmAnyone know how to look up Wagner’s average pitch count per appearance?
He’s at 21 right now. I assume coming back for the ninth.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:12 pmBobby will send Billy back out there.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:12 pmWagner absolutely 100% goes out another inning. I wouldn’t put anyone else out there.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:13 pmall because of another error at 3B
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:13 pmBetter get an insurance run or three here…
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:13 pmwe may need another run or two
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:14 pmIn the first place, the Braves have managed to look even worse while winning, no small feat.
In the second place J-Hey is more contrived ARod, Frod, KRod, etcRod nonsense. It’s a stupid nickname, not the least of which because it has no basis in the player. It’s just dumb marketing crap because everyone is “supposed” to have a nick name, regardless of whether it has any nominative reference in the actual player. Spare me the “Willie Mays” stuff – Heyward neither physically resembles Mays, nor is his game remotely similar offensively (yet) or defensively (probably never).
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:14 pm@364
You’re right, it’s gonna be Wags. Again, this is Bobby in a nutshell. He is loyal to a fault, and we will live or die because of that loyalty.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:14 pmWon’t need them. Wagner has this.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:14 pmThat umpire has not given the braves the bottom of the zone. He has given the phils the bottom of the zone all day.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:15 pmY’all know that John Rocker has a lifetime postseason ERA of 0.00? Really!
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:15 pmBobby would rather lose the game than “embarrass” Wagner.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:16 pmWow, I couldn’t believe Jason could make it to second on that. That’s awesome baserunning.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:16 pmI just walked in drunk from friend’s house ….. and I walk in to what I believe is the best collection of bravesjournal posts ever in a single game
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:16 pmLifetime contract for Jason.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:16 pmI like how Diaz went 3-4 and got pulled for a defensive replacement. However, he’s the best defensive LF that we have
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:16 pmHow Does Bobby’s Heart Take this????? I’m in the early 20′s and my one is looking to give up. Come on Braves!!
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:16 pmHey Train running!!
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:17 pmSpike, totally agreed on J-Hey. I’ve always preferred Bad Henry County, anyway.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:17 pmFWIW, in conversation, I call him “Jase” or “Big Jase.”
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:18 pmI prefer Heyward
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:18 pmThe Phillies must be thinking “We Can’t Give this Away.”
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:18 pm3 run bomb to kill Lidge’s confidence would be nice
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:18 pmDo it, McCann!
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:18 pmWagner is in good shape, and he’s throwing the ball well. He’s the best short-outing reliever in the pen. Bobby’s going with Wagner because Wagner gives the team the best chance to win. Who else would pitch here?
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:19 pm“I like how Diaz went 3-4 and got pulled for a defensive replacement. However, he’s the best defensive LF that we have”
This. 100 times this.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:19 pmGnarly AB for McCann. Yick.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:19 pmWhat an awful at bat.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:19 pmWe really didn’t need that, Brian…
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:19 pmOur possible playoff cleanup hitter….
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:20 pmNate sure as hell better do something here
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:20 pmOh, Heyward, Heyward.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:20 pmThis is some really excellent baserunning by Heyward.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:20 pmNext person who squares to bunt gets a nutshot. Knock it off.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:20 pmdid you see the j-hey kid steal that base? that j-hey kid is awesome. go j-hey
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:21 pmHas McLouth always looked like a 10-year old? Seriously.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:21 pmThere hasn’t been a good nickname in baseball since The Big Hurt.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:21 pmIf this were an away game, there’s no way we’re winning this.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:22 pmSpike- Oh, I don’t know, the ones we had for Kolb were solid.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:23 pmHell of an at-bat there by McMcLouth. (He deserves the extra patronymic after that one.)
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:23 pmFly ball please.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:23 pmAnd here comes the inning ending double play.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:23 pmWhat the f*cking f*ck are you doing swinging there, you f*cking f*ck?
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:24 pmAlex Gonzalez, I wish I could punch your nads.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:24 pmI LOATHE that guy.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:24 pmAGon has become AGag
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:24 pmGonzalez should be benched.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:24 pmAAG’s reliable, give him that.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:24 pmFUCK YOU, GONZALEZ
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:24 pmand there it goes…
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:24 pmLet it be known that I posted that before it happened. That was just too easy to predict
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:24 pmWe will not win this game!
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:24 pmYeah. “Irrational” hatred for Alex Gonzalez, huh Sam?
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:24 pmTwo walks and AGony swings at the first pitch?
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:24 pmF*CK YOU, AAG!!
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:25 pmIf you trade good hitters for poor hitters, do not be shocked when they hit into double plays at the worst times possible.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:25 pmI’m serious. Everyone in the world knows that Lidge is throwing junk low there to get you to hit a ground ball. Would it’ve killed to take a pitch? Would it’ve physically hurt you or something? Mercy me. Thanks for nothing.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:25 pmirrational hate? no there is a good reason
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:25 pmAnd it was a 1st pitch slider. He really is “consistent”.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:26 pm414!!! hahaha
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:26 pmWagner and Bobby dont need to retire on a bad note….no baserunners here
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:26 pmThe player is what he is. It’s regrettable that this lineup requires him to be more than what he is.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:26 pmI am going to have a heart attack. Awesome, awesome game.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:26 pmComing into today, Gonzalez had posted .202/.227/.330 over the past 28 days. What a gamer!
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:27 pmMaybe, if the Braves lose, Gonzalez can make the “clubhouse” feel better with his superior demeanor.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:28 pmaccording to gameday Wagner is getting squeezed
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:28 pmI don’t hate Alex. I just want to roshambo him.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:28 pmWonderful pitch.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:28 pmYEAH!
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:28 pmYou’re damn right that was strike 3.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:28 pmTwo more…
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:28 pmSit down, you whiny little twit.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:28 pmThat made my knees buckle.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:28 pmThe player is what he is
And was what he was for many years prior, which again begs the whole question of why he was acquired.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:29 pmOh thank god. If Victorino walks, game over
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:29 pmFUCK Shane Victorino.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:29 pmroshambo, I like it
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:29 pmJim Joyce sucks.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:30 pmPlease get the next batter out, Billy.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:30 pmOne more…
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:30 pmCOME ON ATLANTA!!!!!
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:30 pm1 more Billy
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:30 pmI’m ready to vomit my heart.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:30 pmYEAH ! YEAH !!
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:31 pmF*ck the Phillies
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:31 pm@445 – That’s a pretty awesome turn of phrase.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:31 pmSIT THE FUCK DOWN
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:31 pmI just screamed so hard I think I lost my liver.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:31 pmYESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSs
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:31 pmYEEEEEEESSSSSS!!!!!!!
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:31 pmGod, that was sick. I can’t believe we won.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:31 pmAnd now we wait.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:32 pmhells yeah, cmon Giants
nicely done Billy
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:32 pmYEAAHHHH!!!!!!!
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:32 pmWe win!
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:32 pmBeautiful.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:32 pmYES!
Now, Go GINATS!
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:32 pmWin, win, win.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:32 pmYESSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:32 pm!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
and let’s go giants!!!!!!!
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:32 pmYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:32 pmFUCK SHANE VICTORINO AND FUCK THE PHILLIES!
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:32 pmGO GIants. No walks today Jonathan Sanchez, please
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:32 pmThat inside-corner slider was rockin’ today for Billy.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:33 pmThanks Wagner. Anyway braves go.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:33 pmBrooksie, da balls.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:34 pmI’m not sure I can take much more of this.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:35 pmDo I recall a game in the early 1990s when the Giants beat the Dodgers to get us into the postseason?
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:35 pmWhew.
Go Giants
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:35 pmChrist Almighty this game should not have been this close, but fuck yea!
GO GIANTS!
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:35 pmYES!!!!!
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:36 pmI swear, if we lost that game i might have had to quit watching baseball forever
Or the other way around?
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:36 pm@470
1991
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:36 pmMLB Network for the Giants/Pads game.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:36 pmPS – Found my liver.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:37 pm470- Yep. Next to last game in 1991.
Edit: I stand corrected; ’91 was the Giants knocking out the Dodgers. (In ’82, the Dodgers knocked out the Giants on the next to last day, and then the Giants returened the favor.)
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:37 pmFWIW, in a survey among friends at the start of the year, I said the Braves would go 91-71.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:37 pmWell, I jinxed the losing. I strongly believe that my “We will not win this game” post at #414 made all this possible.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:38 pmJeff K – other way around. 1993. Last great pennant race in MLB. Braves won the early game. Giants had to win to force a tie-breaker. Dodgers beat all holy hell out of them instead. Soloman Torres got beat around by Mike Piazza.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:39 pm@470, 1993. I remember it well.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:39 pmThis song is for Jason Heyward.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:40 pmAll in all, a very memorable last game of the regular season.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:40 pmAlso, just to be petty:
Ryan, good thing they kept scoring when they were up 5-2, huh?
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:40 pmI actually think I bought an LA cap after that game — fan for a day (plus one).
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:40 pmRecapped.
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:41 pmSomeone needs to tell Chip the Braves won’t be playing tomorrow regardless of what happens between the Padres/Giants. Seriously, can’t a producer give the moron a schedule?
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:41 pm