GDT 7/21/13: Braves (M. Minor) @ White Sox (J. Quintana) 2:10 PM

[NYCBrave]

Braves:

1. Andrelton Simmons (R) SS
2. Chris Johnson (R) 3B
3. Justin Upton (R) RF
4. Freddie Freeman (L) 1B
5. Brian McCann (L) DH
6. Evan Gattis (R) LF
7. Dan Uggla (R) 2B
8. Reed Johnson (R) CF
9. Gerald Laird (R) C

White Sox:


1. Alejandro De Aza (L) CF
2. Alexei Ramirez (R) SS
3. Alex Rios (R) RF
4. Adam Dunn (L) 1B
5. Jeff Keppinger (R) 2B
6. Dayan Viciedo (R) DH
7. Casper Wells (R) LF
8. Brent Morel (R) 3B
9. Tyler Flowers (R) C

[stpeteirish]

Braves:

1. Andrelton Simmons (R) SS
2. Chris Johnson (R) 3B
3. Justin Upton (R) RF
4. Freddie Freeman (L) 1B
5. Brian McCann (L) DH
6. Evan Gattis (R) LF
7. Dan Uggla (R) 2B
8. Reed Johnson (R) CF
9. Gerald Laird (R) C

White Sox:


1. Alejandro De Aza (L) CF
2. Alexei Ramirez (R) SS
3. Alex Rios (R) RF
4. Adam Dunn (L) 1B
5. Jeff Keppinger (R) 2B
6. Dayan Viciedo (R) DH
7. Casper Wells (R) LF
8. Brent Morel (R) 3B
9. Tyler Flowers (R) C

don't like this OF defensively esp with Minor on mound. Heyward must still be not quite there. Nice to see CJ in the two hole. In fact, if this is your starting 9 I'd hit them in the same order as Fredi, a rare situation.

[NinersSBChamps]

Need to win today. No way around it. Can't be losing series to a team as bad as the White Sox.

[NYCBrave]

don't like this OF defensively esp with Minor on mound. Heyward must still be not quite there. Nice to see CJ in the two hole. In fact, if this is your starting 9 I'd hit them in the same order as Fredi, a rare situation.

I still don't like seeing Andrelton at the top, but there's no other option, especially with a lefty on the mound.

[Heyward]

DOB said JHey to return Mon.

Just wanted to give him one extra day.

[Bj1133]

DOB said JHey to return Mon.

Just wanted to give him one extra day.

He is going to be playing CF too - looks like we will be seeing an OF of Gattis-Heyward-J Up until BJ comes back

[AerchAngel]

3 catchers in the line up on the same day. Wow, who woulda thunk that?

[Heyward]

Dodgers up 3-0 over Wash.

[NYCBrave]

Phillies losing 2-0 to the Mets and Harvey, Nats losing 3-0 early to the Dodgers and Kershaw.

[parkvadawg]

Yep let's win this one boys. Simba will lead off all year. I've come to grips with it. No use pounding my head anymore.

[Heyward]

Hanley 3-run shot, 6-0 LA.

Hanley is locked in.

[sentenza]

Hi boys and girls!
Glad to be here!
Today i cycled 100 km and at around 80 km I placed myself on the face!
It hurts a lot, but i'm ok! Only my right leg is chafed!
But I think noboy wants to see this pictures! They are horrible to watch

[Bdawg2309]

Assuming they stay healthy, there's no way the dodgers don't run away with the division

[Heyward]

Assuming they stay healthy, there's no way the dodgers don't run away with the division

Said the same on scout.

Cant see them going on many big losing streaks with its rotation.

[Dunit24]

i think im going to start ignoring the stats leading up to games...white sox are supposed to suck offensively...havent looked like it.

from now on, everyone is the 27 yankees to me,lol

[Bdawg2309]

5 threads started by JerryStarke on the other board..and no activity in them. Hahaha.

[Julio3000]

Hi boys and girls!
Glad to be here!
Today i cycled 100 km and at around 80 km I placed myself on the face!
It hurts a lot, but i'm ok! Only my right leg is chafed!
But I think noboy wants to see this pictures! They are horrible to watch

Oof. Been there. Don't worry, it'll hurt worse tomorrow. ;-)

[emk418]

Shocking

[sentenza]

Oof. Been there. Don't worry, it'll hurt worse tomorrow. ;-)

OhOh!
Thank you for this info! http://www.smilys.net/aengstliche_smilies/smiley1170.jpg

After been bloody first, it went to light red (like a strawberry), then to dark red (like a cherry), now i call se all colours of a rainbow!
But I don't know how to sleep tonigt. I can only ly on my left side! :confused:

[Bdawg2309]

Wow....

[NYCBrave]

Shocking

At this point you have to just laugh at how poorly Uggla is in these situations. It's unfathomable really how he can never come through and always strikes out.

[emk418]

Only this team wouldn't score in that situation. I hate this lineup.

[TDlxANDER]

This team is so bad at things you should be good at

[thethe]

Have to be kidding me.

[sentenza]

Shocking

Bases loaded with no out or Uggla striking out? :cooter:

[tvsportscaster]

Only this team wouldn't score in that situation. I hate this lineup.

That's just a tough break though, Reed Johnson scorched that ball. That just happens sometimes. Uggla on the other hand is predictable in these situations.

[Dunit24]

im just hoping ive proved wrong but this team doesnt have that killer instinct championship teams have..

seems we cant ever seem to put teams away or this division away..too laid back

[thethe]

Braves will be a better team once Uggla is replaced. Hopefully LaStella can be that guy.

[emk418]

I think the Mendoza line needs to be renamed. Some combination of Uggla and BJ. Maybe the Uggton line?

[tvsportscaster]

If the Braves lose two out of three to the White Sox, they should be throughouly embarrassed. This is a bad team...

[Julio3000]

3 catchers in the line up on the same day. Wow, who woulda thunk that?

OMG, what if two of them get hurt?

[stpeteirish]

At this point you have to just laugh at how poorly Uggla is in these situations. It's unfathomable really how he can never come through and always strikes out.

Yeah he has to have more K's with RISP than anyone in baseball.

[Gary82]

There's nothing worse than not scoring with the bases loaded and nobody out. I can't find my remote.

[Heyward]

im just hoping ive proved wrong but this team doesnt have that killer instinct championship teams have..

seems we cant ever seem to put teams away or this division away..too laid back

Not about killer instinct.

The team is built for 162 but in a playoff series a lot would need to go right.

[thethe]

A Laird Bomb!

[TURBO]

Just got back from golfing. Its to damn hot outside.

[Julio3000]

Only down one and we've done damage against this guy so far. No reason not to think we're not going to break through eventually.

[thethe]

Just got back from golfing. Its to damn hot outside.

Where did you play and how did you shoot?

[Heyward]

Uggla is 1st in HR's, 3rd in RBI's, and 1st in walks on the team. I get the frustration but hes been about right. Just tough luck.

[TURBO]

Where did you play and how did you shoot?

Probably not a place you heard of. I play at a Course called Lake Jovita. Its a nice course in a gated community. Im not too good. Shot an 88. Was happy about being under 90.

[ChapelHillMatt]

Uggla is 1st in HR's, 3rd in RBI's, and 1st in walks on the team. I get the frustration but hes been about right. Just tough luck.

More to this game than just hitting homeruns. He's awful, he needs to go.

That stupid helicopter swing he has won't be missed.

I could stomach a low avg if it was 240 or 250 but not when it's under 200

[stpeteirish]

is there any way we can get the bases loaded for Uggla again without scoring?

[sentenza]

Next Chance for Brian!
and he can't ground into a dp! :happy0157:

Rios can do it, why not a brave?

[thethe]

You have to be kidding me. Two great plays to prevent runs with the bases loaded. WTF!!!

[jsebe10]

Jesus... have a series Keppinger. Way to save the best ball of your career for this serious you douche bag.

[Gary82]

Unbelievable. We're like a dam ready to explode, and the only thing keeping us from doing so is chewed bubble gum on the cracks.

[tvsportscaster]

Just hang with it, Quintana is getting a lot of lucky breaks right now. He's not fooling anybody and eventually the Braves are going to explode.

[parkvadawg]

You have to be kidding me. Two great plays to prevent runs with the bases loaded. WTF!!!

No way couldn't be bad luck or great d, we have the worst offense of all time.

[Gary82]

2-0 sox now.

[yeezus]

ugh...this team is too frustrating sometimes. bases loaded twice and nothing to show for it.

[yeezus]

it was GUARANTEED uggla was k'ing with the bases loaded and no outs. there was absolutely no doubt.

[The Chosen One]

it was GUARANTEED uggla was k'ing with the bases loaded and no outs. there was absolutely no doubt.

Suppose uggla is the k'ing with bases loaded. :icwudt:

[thethe]

Down to only 2 catchers now.

[Dalyn]

Can't believe Simmons is back at the top. So ridiculous.

[thethe]

Can't believe Simmons is back at the top. So ridiculous.

I think Heyward or Schafer is the only other option there at this point. I didn't mind it today.

[yeezus]

Suppose uggla is the k'ing with bases loaded. :icwudt:

when i typed it, i knew this joke was coming.

[Dalyn]

What a surprise.

[Gary82]

An infield pop up from Simmons? That's a first.

[jsebe10]

Good AB Simmons....lol

[yeezus]

we really need to take advantage today with the phils and nats both currently losing. we haven't done much of that since may though.

[Dalyn]

I think Heyward or Schafer is the only other option there at this point. I didn't mind it today.


With a lefty on the mound, I would go with Reed or Justin.

[yeezus]

An infield pop up from Simmons? That's a first.

Like what the **** are you swinging at dude? He just gets way too wild with his bat sometimes.

[tvsportscaster]

This might be the most frustrating Braves game of the season. They should have at least 6 runs already.

[Dalyn]

Not even close. Nice play.

[Dalyn]

I demand runs.

[Heyward]

Frustrating game up to this point.

Runners on every inning and zilch.

Still time left but not much.

[Julio3000]

This is why we need to carry 4 catchers.

[bravesnumberone]

Playing like **** against a last place team. Cool beans.

[stpeteirish]

I feel a lot more optimistic today than I usually do when we're getting shut out. Hitting the ball, not striking out

[weso1]

Braves have had good AB's for the most part, just not getting that big hit.

[Gary82]

I feel a lot more optimistic today than I usually do when we're getting shut out. Hitting the ball, not striking out

Hitters call it a comfortable 0-4.

[Dalyn]

Hitters call it a comfortable 0-4.

Laird didn't look too comfortable up there. :icwudt:

[weso1]

White Sox doing a good job of making sure the games lasts at least 5 million hours long.

[yeezus]

wowieeeee a hit that scores a run!

[Gary82]

OMG OMG OMG OMG WE SCORED A RUN!

[yeezus]

THERE YOU GO DAN GREAT AB

[weso1]

And thethe's least favorite player comes through. Finally a big hit with RISP.

[Gary82]

Damn!

[Dalyn]

Demand and it will be given to you.

[parkvadawg]

Hold it Mike

[Heyward]

Philly lost.

[weso1]

Now that's how you show up the ump.

[yeezus]

Hawk Harrelson is an idiot
http://deadspin.com/brian-kenny-loses-his-****-on-hawk-harrelson-472678674

[weso1]

You do not run on The Gattis.

[Dalyn]

Man. Evan has a gattis.

[thethe]

You do not run on The Gattis.

Braves are really constructed perfectly for the DH. It would be amazing if we could share DH/C with Mac and Gattis.

[jsebe10]

Why has been Reed Johnson been out there? I thought he was brought in to pinch hit only...

[NinersSBChamps]

1 run on 9 ****ing hits!

[weso1]

Braves are really constructed perfectly for the DH. It would be amazing if we could share DH/C with Mac and Gattis.

Yep... Too bad we are in the NL right now.

[Heyward]

1 run on 9 ****ing hits!

Should have at least 2 runs.

A couple were smoked but great plays robbed for runs.

[weso1]

BOOOOOOOOO

[thethe]

What an odd time for a mound meeting.

Good job TRON!

[NinersSBChamps]

Should have at least 2 runs.

A couple were smoked but great plays robbed for runs.

I got in late. Missed the first inning blunder.

[sentenza]

Time for the 2-out hitting machine!

[Jay212033]

What's with the 2 out teasing today?!

[sentenza]

Laird with a left hand contusion

[NinersSBChamps]

Yep... Too bad we are in the NL right now.

I will take the NL. The White Sox would own us more if we played.

[NinersSBChamps]

lol this team

[weso1]

You always run on The Gattis.

[jsebe10]

Simmons getting it done with the glove now...

[Dalyn]

Why has been Reed Johnson been out there? I thought he was brought in to pinch hit only...

He is one of our better hitters against lefties.

[Dalyn]

You always run on The Gattis.

Yep. Gattis doesn't have an evan, that's for sure.

[stpeteirish]

1 run on 9 ****ing hits!

13 baserunners in 6 innings, almost impossible not to score more than 1

[Dunit24]

ill just take our teams attitude today...

ho hum, nats and phils are losing and we are up 6.5 in the division..no worries

if this team had any sort of killer instinct, this division would be long over with, and we can start planning for the postseason and home field advantage

instead, since our hot start, we look like a mediocre team just happy to play .500 ball.

[Dalyn]

BJ throws him out (with that late jump).

[NinersSBChamps]

13 baserunners in 6 innings, almost impossible not to score more than 1

Braves are good at messing up the easy things.

[tvsportscaster]

I can't believe this team is going to lose two out of three to the suckie White Sox. Are you kidding me. Someone mentioned getting that killer instinct. This team certainly doesn't have it.

[parkvadawg]

13 baserunners in 6 innings, almost impossible not to score more than 1

Its our attitude We don't like winning ;)

[parkvadawg]

I can't believe this team is going to lose two out of three to the suckie White Sox. Are you kidding me. Someone mentioned getting that killer instinct. This team certainly doesn't have it.

Your right its over. We never score late in games...............

[Dalyn]

Braves are good at messing up the easy things.

That isn't easy.

[NYCBrave]

I can't believe this team is going to lose two out of three to the suckie White Sox. Are you kidding me. Someone mentioned getting that killer instinct. This team certainly doesn't have it.

It starts with the manager, does he ever act like he has any sense of urgency? That's the culture we've created in the clubhouse, ho hum attitude, nobody ever getting fired up. We're in first place so it doesn't matter, but just the way it's been.

[NinersSBChamps]

Gotta love this "heart of the order."

[stpeteirish]

same guy McCann hit the grannie off of, i think.

[Dalyn]

Gotta love this "heart of the order."

Talk about Mitral Stenosis.

[NinersSBChamps]

Ground out pices of ****

[Dalyn]

Simmons never looked so fat.

[Dalyn]

Ground out pices of ****

Damn Astrology! Damn it to hell.

[NinersSBChamps]

Nats get swept at home and Braves add one game on their lead. Oh and did I mention we lose a series to the ****ing ****ing ****ing White Sox.

[tvsportscaster]

And with this loss today, the Braves continue to be absolutely mediocre. Since that 12-1 they're exactly one game over .500. The only saving grace is that the Phillies and Nationals have been so bad that the Braves are breezing in first place. I can't remember the last winning streak this team had and what's worse is they are playing teams who are below .500 and they should be feasting on but aren't. The more I see this team the less conviced I am that they can make a long run into the post-season.

[NinersSBChamps]

Just imagine if we weren't in a crap division too. We'd be 10 games back if we played in the NL Central.

[thethe]

Evan Gattis can frame an effin pitch.

[NinersSBChamps]

Evan Gattis can frame an effin pitch.

Can't even sniff a slider when it's thrown to him at the plate though..

[Dalyn]

I demand a tie game.

[parkvadawg]

Just imagine if we weren't in a crap division too. We'd be 10 games back if we played in the NL Central.

Other than the winning record against the central I agree

[Heyward]

Nats get swept at home and Braves add one game on their lead. Oh and did I mention we lose a series to the ****ing ****ing ****ing White Sox.

Lol cuz the Braves are the only team in baseball to lose a series vs a bad team.

It happens calm the **** down.

[NinersSBChamps]

Ball game.

[Dalyn]

****ing hell.

[yeezus]

WOW.

[parkvadawg]

Good lord. If we had killer instinct, that would have been gone

[weso1]

Reed obviously forgot to sacrifice a bucket of chicken today.

[Five]

Sox wont play this well the rest of the year. Unreal.

[NinersSBChamps]

Lol cuz the Braves are the only team in baseball to lose a series vs a bad team.

It happens calm the **** down.

You can't even beat one of the three worst teams in baseball in a 3 game series, you aren't doing **** in the mother ****ing playoffs. If this **** of a team even makes it.

[NinersSBChamps]

Reed obviously forgot to sacrifice a bucket of chicken today.

Pretty sure Heyward and BJ have eaten a lot of chicken on the bench this afternoon.

[weso1]

That one looked like it never caught the corner.

[parkvadawg]

You can't even beat one of the three worst teams in baseball in a 3 game series, you aren't doing **** in the mother ****ing playoffs. If this **** of a team even makes it.

Cardinals have lost series to the marlins so they are out of the playoffs. This is going to be a interesting race

[tvsportscaster]

That play against Reed just seals, this is by far the most frustrating game of the year. The White Sox have been kicked in the butt with a freakin horeshoe today.

[NinersSBChamps]

Lol cuz the Braves are the only team in baseball to lose a series vs a bad team.

It happens calm the **** down.

Milwaukee, Chi Sox, Miami, San Diego and those are just the latest that I can think of.

[stpeteirish]

Terdo will fit right in with the big club, looks at a lot of third strikes.

[Dunit24]

lol no if we had the killer instinct, that play wouldnt have hurt as much. Stop kiddin yourselves...we are not a championship team

do we have the talent? heck yeah
do we have the right attitude? .500 ball since getting a comfy lead in the division

you tell me

[Dalyn]

That play against Reed just seals, this is by far the most frustrating game of the year. The White Sox have been kicked in the butt with a freakin horeshoe today.

Quicksand ass. Some poor horse lost its shoe.

[Dalyn]

Terdo will fit right in with the big club, looks at a lot of third strikes.

That aren't.

[tvsportscaster]

It's ironic that the Braves first complete game by a starting pitcher this year will be in a loss.

[stpeteirish]

[QUOTE=tvsportscaster;10942]That play against Reed just seals, this is by far the most frustrating game of the year. The White Sox have been kicked in the butt with a freakin horeshoe today.[/QUOTE
it was a bad fielder getting a bad read on a ball that should have been caught.

[Jay212033]

The past 2 games have been so frustrating!

[Heyward]

You can't even beat one of the three worst teams in baseball in a 3 game series, you aren't doing **** in the mother ****ing playoffs. If this **** of a team even makes it.

Well the Cardinals lost two of three to the Marlins.

Guess they wont do **** in the playoffs either by your logic dip****.

This game has been so unlucky, should have 2-3+ runs. Bunch of rockets right at someone.

[stpeteirish]

here's where your lead off man has to get on base, not try to hit a 500 foot solo HR.

[parkvadawg]

lol no if we had the killer instinct, that play wouldnt have hurt as much. Stop kiddin yourselves...we are not a championship team

do we have the talent? heck yeah
do we have the right attitude? .500 ball since getting a comfy lead in the division

you tell me

I will tell you we are going to the playoffs. I'll tell you every team in baseball has lost series against awful teams. I'll tell you if we are playing well going in to the playoffs, we have as good of shot as anybody.

[Dalyn]

[QUOTE=tvsportscaster;10942]That play against Reed just seals, this is by far the most frustrating game of the year. The White Sox have been kicked in the butt with a freakin horeshoe today.[/QUOTE
it was a bad fielder getting a bad read on a ball that should have been caught.

No homerun, not even a scrotum scraper, should be considered a routine out.

[yeezus]

here's where your lead off man has to get on base, not try to hit a 500 foot solo HR.

who are you kidding? simmons wants and NEEDS that HR, and he will absolutely try for it.

[Heyward]

Milwaukee, Chi Sox, Miami, San Diego and those are just the latest that I can think of.

Mil won a series vs the Reds they are done.

Miami beat us, the Giants, Cardinals, Wash all of them are done.

SD was playin great baseball when we played them.

[yeezus]

every god damn swing is a homerun cut. why?

[NinersSBChamps]

Well the Cardinals lost two of three to the Marlins.

Guess they wont do **** in the playoffs either by your logic dip****.

This game has been so unlucky, should have 2-3+ runs. Bunch of rockets right at someone.

Cardinals are a much much better baseball team than the Braves. They get it done in the post season and we've been their *****ed the past two seasons. If the Cardinals or another legit team hit a lull and lose some games, it's fine because they are good teams. The Braves are so inconsistent and average it's laughable if you can't see this.

[NinersSBChamps]

And every time the Braves lose to one of these bad teams it's always unlucky or a bad umpire call. What is it with some of you.

[stpeteirish]

I can't remember the last time Simmons hit the ball to the right of 2b.

[jsebe10]

Perfect ending to your pathetic day Justin...

[Heyward]

And every time the Braves lose to one of these bad teams it's always unlucky or a bad umpire call. What is it with some of you.


This game is unlucky, bunch of rockets right at someone.

[NinersSBChamps]

Just an unlucky game against a really good team. Tough luck guys. Go get em next time. We are so good, but teams always give the Braves their best shot because we are clearly an elite ball club.

[NinersSBChamps]

I can't remember the last time Simmons hit the ball to the right of 2b.

Sometimes the wind pushes his infield pop ups that direction.

[jsebe10]

Because he's not a very good hitter....isn't that obvious?

[parkvadawg]

And every time the Braves lose to one of these bad teams it's always unlucky or a bad umpire call. What is it with some of you.

Why even watch right? We are doomed

[Heyward]

Cardinals are a much much better baseball team than the Braves. They get it done in the post season and we've been their *****ed the past two seasons. If the Cardinals or another legit team hit a lull and lose some games, it's fine because they are good teams. The Braves are so inconsistent and average it's laughable if you can't see this.

I dont really disagree but you act like the Braves are the only team to lose to bad teams.

Every team does over the course of a long year.

[tvsportscaster]

Joe summed it up well on the broadcast, anyway you look at it, this is a bad loss. One team chasing you is swept, the other loses two out of three, and you're playing a last place pathetic dog of a team and you can no ground essentially, and again I point out, this team is one game over .500 since the 12-1 start. This team is coasting and going through the motions right now and while it might cost them the division it will in the playoffs.

[bravesnumberone]

LMAO lost two of three to the White Sox. And all the excuses and fall backs keep on pouring in.

On the bright side, Minor didn't give up any bombs today, so there's that.

[stpeteirish]

who are you kidding? simmons wants and NEEDS that HR, and he will absolutely try for it.

so he's a young guy with some bad habits. Where the hell are our coaches? I swear, in Fredi's country club it seems that guys don't have to work on their weaknesses. Uggla certainly hasn't done a damn thing about his K's with RISP.

[jsebe10]

That's no unlucky....that's hitting the ball right at someone...

9 hits and 11 runners LOB...that's a pathetic showing from this offense.


This game is unlucky, bunch of rockets right at someone.

[yeezus]

And every time the Braves lose to one of these bad teams it's always unlucky or a bad umpire call. What is it with some of you.

Damn I was never one to complain about posters complaining but your doom and gloom posting is really tired.
Teams that just sneak into the playoffs after 162 games win the WS sometimes. To count us out is stupid and a typical whiny fan thing to do.

[Garmel]

Their defense stole about five runs away from us today. Jeez.

[parkvadawg]

So when we take the series with Cardinals, does that mean we have killer instinct?

[stpeteirish]

Joe summed it up well on the broadcast, anyway you look at it, this is a bad loss. One team chasing you is swept, the other loses two out of three, and you're playing a lost place pathetic dog of a team and you can no ground essentially, and again I point out, this team is one game over .500 since the 12-1. This team is coasting and going through the motions right now and while it might cost them the division it will in the playoffs.

are you close enough to the action to see that guys are coasting?

[Heyward]

For the record this loss sucks and being able to add any ground sucks badly.

But the game was pretty unlucky if you watched.

[NinersSBChamps]

I dont really disagree but you act like the Braves are the only team to lose to bad teams.

Every team does over the course of a long year.

If the Braves lose the division it's this weekend series that is the reason why. It's not the losses as much as it is when they occur. This was an awesome chance to add to the lead. We couldn't have asked for a better opportunity after we won Friday night.

[Heyward]

Damn I was never one to complain about posters complaining but your doom and gloom posting is really tired.
Teams that just sneak into the playoffs after 162 games win the WS sometimes. To count us out is stupid and a typical whiny fan thing to do.

Yeah hes awfully negative.

I guess we're supposed to win every game now.

[bravesnumberone]

We have squandered opportunity after opportunity to put this thing out of reach. I don't know of anyone that is "writing them off," but how many times is this going to happen?

[parkvadawg]

If the Braves lose the division it's this weekend series that is the reason why. It's not the losses as much as it is when they occur. This was an awesome chance to add to the lead. We couldn't have asked for a better opportunity after we won Friday night.

We are not losing the division. The gnats nor Phil's do not have killer instinct

[NinersSBChamps]

Damn I was never one to complain about posters complaining but your doom and gloom posting is really tired.
Teams that just sneak into the playoffs after 162 games win the WS sometimes. To count us out is stupid and a typical whiny fan thing to do.

I wasn't counting us out. You need to work on your reading skills it appears.

[yeezus]

so he's a young guy with some bad habits. Where the hell are our coaches? I swear, in Fredi's country club it seems that guys don't have to work on their weaknesses. Uggla certainly hasn't done a damn thing about his K's with RISP.

I think Fredi is a terrible manager. We can sit here and debate his in-game moves, but he's a bad manager for the reasons someone named above: this team just goes through the motions. There's no urgency, there's no real concern with winning when the teams chasing you lose. They just go out there, swing hard, strikeout, and say "ah oh well." And I think this is partially the fault of Fredi. This team is too talented to be playing the **** baseball they play sometimes.

How long did dumbass Fredi keep Simmons in the leadoff spot? That's in a nutshell what's wrong. Simmons wasn't held accountable for ****ting the bed, and was continually slotted leadoff. No one is held accountable with Fredi. He looks too scared to be disliked or to ruffle feathers. Even with umps! He barks for a second and then is like "Yeah you're right buddy I love, I'll send you some chocolates later." He's not a good manager. He doesn't challenge anyone.

[benchguy]

Starting to sounds just like the Scout board here...same whinners



Damn I was never one to complain about posters complaining but your doom and gloom posting is really tired.
Teams that just sneak into the playoffs after 162 games win the WS sometimes. To count us out is stupid and a typical whiny fan thing to do.

[Heyward]

If the Braves lose the division it's this weekend series that is the reason why. It's not the losses as much as it is when they occur. This was an awesome chance to add to the lead. We couldn't have asked for a better opportunity after we won Friday night.

I dont disagree but if we lost it it's probably cuz the Nats and Phils played better ball.

[parkvadawg]

That's no unlucky....that's hitting the ball right at someone...

9 hits and 11 runners LOB...that's a pathetic showing from this offense.

I know right! These overpaid Braves should be able to hit any spot on the diamond they choose. At least if they wanted to win they would!

[Dalyn]

Kilagra. A bat is a terrible thing to waste.

[parkvadawg]

Starting to sounds just like the Scout board here...same whinners

Its a hard thing for the emotionally challenged

[NinersSBChamps]

We have squandered opportunity after opportunity to put this thing out of reach. I don't know of anyone that is "writing them off," but how many times is this going to happen?

Honestly this has 2011 written all over it again. Failure after failure to pull away. There is no guarantee we would even get one of the play in spots because the Central could have three teams. Now for those idiots who can't understand what I am saying. I will say I am not counting us out at all, but to continue to play mediocre and not pad the lead when we have an awesome chance is a recipe for disaster.

[bravesnumberone]

Bad luck and hitting bullets right at people is all a part of the game. Sometimes there's a disproportionate amount of those for a team. But what we can control is not trying to hit a freaking 500-foot home run every swing (Simmons) and start being a little smarter.

[yeezus]

I wasn't counting us out. You need to work on your reading skills it appears.

Your incessant whining says otherwise, even if you didn't explicitly say it.

[Heyward]

We have squandered opportunity after opportunity to put this thing out of reach. I don't know of anyone that is "writing them off," but how many times is this going to happen?

I sadly agree with this, we should probably have a 9-10 game lead.

Lot of games we should of won but that's baseball.

Today's game sucked since could of added ground on both Wsh and Phi.

[yeezus]

Bad luck and hitting bullets right at people is all a part of the game. Sometimes there's a disproportionate amount of those for a team. But what we can control is not trying to hit a freaking 500-foot home run every swing (Simmons) and start being a little smarter.

And Uggla being absolutely worthless in key situations. I don't care about the HRs, he needs to go. He has to have the absolutely least productive outs I've ever seen from anyone. He is beyond a bad a baseball player.

[Heyward]

Honestly this has 2011 written all over it again. Failure after failure to pull away. There is no guarantee we would even get one of the play in spots because the Central could have three teams. Now for those idiots who can't understand what I am saying. I will say I am not counting us out at all, but to continue to play mediocre and not pad the lead when we have an awesome chance is a recipe for disaster.

So you're saying the team isn't trying and just coasting?

I want what you're one cuz you're full of **** if you think this.

[yeezus]

Uggla (and others) don't shorten their swing and try to whatever it takes to score a run. They swing for the fences and wait for that pitch to drive out. This leads to strikeouts (uggla) and weak popouts (Simmons).

[NinersSBChamps]

Your incessant whining says otherwise, even if you didn't explicitly say it.

Mr. Marginal should be your name. Bare minimum. Average is acceptable. I bet your life is awesome with this type of attitude.

[NinersSBChamps]

And Uggla being absolutely worthless in key situations. I don't care about the HRs, he needs to go. He has to have the absolutely least productive outs I've ever seen from anyone. He is beyond a bad a baseball player.

Whiner alert.

[Heyward]

I wasn't counting us out. You need to work on your reading skills it appears.

The way your negative posts were said you essentially said the same thing.

Did you think the Giants would win th WS entering th playoffs last year?

For the record I don't think we go far even if we get in but the playoffs are a crapshoot.

[bravesnumberone]

And it isn't going to magically get better without some adjustments. Different plate approaches from some guys being the main thing. I saw someone above mention Fredi and the coaching staff. I've criticized him a lot, but he is what he is. That part isn't going to change until he's gone, or someone in upper management puts a fire in his ass. So I'm trying my best not to complain about him anymore because it isn't worth it.

[NinersSBChamps]

So you're saying the team isn't trying and just coasting?

I want what you're one cuz you're full of **** if you think this.

Um what? Take a step back...

If you gathered that from what I wrote, then maybe I need to get whatever you have because that's not even remotely what I said.

[yeezus]

Mr. Marginal should be your name. Bare minimum. Average is acceptable. I bet your life is awesome with this type of attitude.

LOL you're a ****ing idiot. What the hell does rooting for a baseball team that overall has no real bearing on my life have to do with my life?
You should grow up and not get personal with someone you don't know just because you were called out for being a huge, whining baby.
So because I understand baseball and how teams function, my life sucks with that accounting degree I'm about to earn. Grow up and stop being an overly emotional child on a message board.

[The Chosen One]

Tone down the personal attacks everyone.

I don't feel like moderating today. :Bunchie1:

[Dalyn]

http://ts1.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.4564954338951380&pid=15.1

[yeezus]

Whiner alert.

big difference between you ****ting your pants in anger and what I just said, but whatever.

[Heyward]

Um what? Take a step back...

If you gathered that from what I wrote, then maybe I need to get whatever you have because that's not even remotely what I said.

Ok well the team needs to play better ball.

It certainly sucks to not be able to add to the lead today, and yes today was pretty unlucky. Reed and Mac both hit bullets with the bases loaded, no runs.

[NinersSBChamps]

LOL you're a ****ing idiot. What the hell does rooting for a baseball team that overall has no real bearing on my life have to do with my life?
You should grow up and not get personal with someone you don't know just because you were called out for being a huge, whining baby.
So because I understand baseball and how teams function, my life sucks with that accounting degree I'm about to earn. Grow up and stop being an overly emotional child on a message board.

never mind

[Dalyn]

Do people actually get so angry they **** their pants? That's a thing? Seriously? Is that where the expression, "Put a cork in it," came from?

[Heyward]

Whiner alert.

Says the guy who whines about every little thing.

I suppose we should win every game, because every team doesn't go through rough patches at all, right.

[NinersSBChamps]

Do people actually get so angry they **** their pants? That's a thing? Seriously? Is that where the expression, "Put a cork in it," came from?

Ha. Were you always this funny?

[Dalyn]

Ha. Were you always this funny?

Yeah. :YDS:

[The Chosen One]

Yeezus, Niners, Heyward, chill it out guys.

I really don't feel like deleting posts right now. Stop it here.:popcorn:

[Dalyn]

Homework assignment for the children. Google giant pussy.

[Dalyn]

Homework assignment for the children. Google giant pussy.

http://ts1.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.5001267145803532&pid=15.1

[Heyward]

Ok I'm done arguing with the negative nancy.

[parkvadawg]

Its sad when I root for the braves to win it all just to make their own fans be quiet almost as much as I want it as a regular fan. Then again the negatrons can always pull the "I've never been so happy to be wrong" card.

[yeezus]

Ok I'm done arguing with the negative nancy.

Giving up that easy? You must give up on everything that easily then.

/idiot's sarcasm

[NinersSBChamps]

Rough weekend for the Braves. Some of us getting more emotionally invested than others. End of the day we are all die hard Braves fans. Have a good night you two.

[Heyward]

Giving up that easy? You must give up on everything that easily then.

/idiot's sarcasm

No I don't wanna get banned if this goes further.

I'm sure next game we lose Niners will blow an orgasm.

[The Chosen One]

No I don't wanna get banned if this goes further.

I'm sure next game we lose Niners will blow an orgasm.

I'm going to blow my load on you if you don't stop. :Bunchie1:

[Dalyn]

"Did you get banned, Heyward?"

"No. Just sticky."

[Heyward]

Rough weekend for the Braves. Some of us getting more emotionally invested than others. End of the day we are all die hard Braves fans. Have a good night you two.

It's just baseball, more important things in life other than sports.

It will,be ok.

[Dalyn]

http://ts1.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.5001267145803532&pid=15.1

Should help him find that elusive green bean.

[NinersSBChamps]

"Did you get banned, Heyward?"

"No. Just sticky."

And to think we butted heads back in the day. You definitely cracked my top 194 posters on this site.

[NinersSBChamps]

Should help him find that elusive green bean.

There is a giant statue in Minnesota out in the middle of nowhere. I wonder if this is the same one?

[Dalyn]

And to think we butted heads back in the day. You definitely cracked my top 194 posters on this site.


Did we? Religion? Politics? Prado?

[NinersSBChamps]

Did we? Religion? Politics? Prado?

It was baseball related. That's all I remember. Maybe Prado? I've always liked him.

[NinersSBChamps]

http://ts1.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.5001267145803532&pid=15.1

http://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/2127

[Dalyn]

It was baseball related. That's all I remember. Maybe Prado? I've always liked him.


Yeah. Probably Prado. His .666 OPS is downright evil.

[The Chosen One]

Quick Quick. If someone has a chance, go to Scout and PurpleBrave is asking where is everyone in the GDT?

[Dalyn]

Quick Quick. If someone has a chance, go to Scout and PurpleBrave is asking where is everyone in the GDT?

And a Moderator insults one of the few posters left for absolutely no reason. :happy0157:

[The Chosen One]

And a Moderator insults one of the few posters left for absolutely no reason. :happy0157:

Parkva is a regular here. Just look at the las5 few posts in this thread lol.

And buck588 is annoying. Hes done this for years.

[parkvadawg]

And a Moderator insults one of the few posters left for absolutely no reason. :happy0157:

Did not insult him. He is a incredibly tired act. I still post on both.

[Dalyn]

Did not insult him. He is a incredibly tired act. I still post on both.

Didn't recognize his name. Surprised you are able to keep your account open.

[The Chosen One]

Didn't recognize his name. Surprised you are able to keep your account open.

Hes not the only moderator that posts here 95% of the time. Lol

[parkvadawg]

Didn't recognize his name. Surprised you are able to keep your account open.

I came over here because everyone I read over there for years is now here. I hope scout recovers. However I post here now 98% of the time. I don't have anything against PD.

[Dalyn]

Hes not the only moderator that posts here 95% of the time. Lol

I meant that I didn't recognize Buck's name.

[parkvadawg]

Hes not the only moderator that posts here 95% of the time. Lol

98%! Dang it

[yeezus]

Quick Quick. If someone has a chance, go to Scout and PurpleBrave is asking where is everyone in the GDT?

I'm banned but can still send PM's, and he doesn't accept them unfortunately.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Hes not the only moderator that posts here 95% of the time. Lol

Guilty as charged...........

[weso1]

The scout community is right here. We just moved into a new and better house.

No reason to not let everyone know about this place now.

I feel bad for those who are being kept from knowing about this board due to the pride of one man.

[Bdawg2309]

Is there a way to rig the view count of the threads on scout? LOL @ "JerryStarke" aka PD bragging about view totals. Someone should call JerryStarke out as patio

[Heyward]

Is there a way to rig the view count of the threads on scout? LOL @ "JerryStarke" aka PD bragging about view totals. Someone should call JerryStarke out as patio

I'll do it, what should i say?

[weso1]

I'll do it, what should i say?

Really just need folks who would still like to know about this board know about it.

You could reply to a Jerry Starke post and say something like "Hey Patio why not just go ahead and let people know that almost everyone at scout has moved to www.ChopCountry.com? That's where everyone wants to be now so why not just allow everyone to know about it." Something like that... two birds with one stone.

[Heyward]

K its up..

[TURBO]

K its up..


thread is gone

[Dalyn]

I am IP banned now. How odd. Guess the spy struck again.

[Heyward]

thread is gone

Figures im probably banned now

[TURBO]

Figures im probably banned now

now you are officially one if us. What is your stance on cliques? :icwudt:

[thethe]

Who cares about scout? They are a dead site and will never be reborn. This is the new and improved place to talk Braves baseball.

[Heyward]

now you are officially one if us. What is your stance on cliques? :icwudt:

Not banned yet...

No idea is my comment.

[Heyward]

And weso pm'd me six ****ing times, holy crap guy. Like i wasnt getting the messages.

[TURBO]

And weso pm'd me six ****ing times, holy crap guy. Like i wasnt getting the messages.

Why didnt you reply to anybody? A simple reply would have been easy enough. You totally douched it up

[Heyward]

Why didnt you reply to anybody? A simple reply would have been easy enough. You totally douched it up

Did i have too i was posting.

Would responding really mean much?

[TURBO]

Did i have too i was posting.

Would responding really mean much?

Would have stopped the pms

[Heyward]

Would have stopped the pms

I kept getting them from others too i doubt it.

Probably at least 20+ pm's

[TURBO]

I kept getting them from others too i doubt it.

Probably at least 20+ pm's

People just couldnt understand why you chose to stay over there? No activity. And you call it laziness, but you already have +250 post here in like 2 days. Just doesnt makes sense.

[weso1]

I kept getting them from others too i doubt it.

Probably at least 20+ pm's

You should take it as a compliment. Like a college football coach sending hundreds of letters to a top recruit.