Looks Like Newcomb Will Get The Call

[nsacpi]

Criminy, just stop already. Can't we just have a dumb argument about about dWAR or BPA or Kelly Johnson or something?

Actually, I think this thread is in need of some real Northern Smack, of which I am proud to post the following splendid example:

You people of the South don't know what you are doing. This country will be drenched in blood, and God only knows how it will end. It is all folly, madness, a crime against civilization! You people speak so lightly of war; you don't know what you're talking about. War is a terrible thing! You mistake, too, the people of the North. They are a peaceable people but an earnest people, and they will fight, too. They are not going to let this country be destroyed without a mighty effort to save it … Besides, where are your men and appliances of war to contend against them? The North can make a steam engine, locomotive, or railway car; hardly a yard of cloth or pair of shoes can you make. You are rushing into war with one of the most powerful, ingeniously mechanical, and determined people on Earth — right at your doors. You are bound to fail. Only in your spirit and determination are you prepared for war. In all else you are totally unprepared, with a bad cause to start with. At first you will make headway, but as your limited resources begin to fail, shut out from the markets of Europe as you will be, your cause will begin to wane. If your people will but stop and think, they must see in the end that you will surely fail.

William Tecumseh Sherman
1860

PS: I've always thought there should be a Sherman Avenue or Sherman Boulevard in Atlanta.

[Julio3000]

Actually, I think this thread is in need of some real Northern Smack, of which I am proud to post the following splendid example:

You people of the South don't know what you are doing. This country will be drenched in blood, and God only knows how it will end. It is all folly, madness, a crime against civilization! You people speak so lightly of war; you don't know what you're talking about. War is a terrible thing! You mistake, too, the people of the North. They are a peaceable people but an earnest people, and they will fight, too. They are not going to let this country be destroyed without a mighty effort to save it … Besides, where are your men and appliances of war to contend against them? The North can make a steam engine, locomotive, or railway car; hardly a yard of cloth or pair of shoes can you make. You are rushing into war with one of the most powerful, ingeniously mechanical, and determined people on Earth — right at your doors. You are bound to fail. Only in your spirit and determination are you prepared for war. In all else you are totally unprepared, with a bad cause to start with. At first you will make headway, but as your limited resources begin to fail, shut out from the markets of Europe as you will be, your cause will begin to wane. If your people will but stop and think, they must see in the end that you will surely fail.

William Tecumseh Sherman
1860

PS: I've always thought there should be a Sherman Avenue or Sherman Boulevard in Atlanta.

/thread

[Tapate50]

Criminy, just stop already. Can't we just have a dumb argument about about dWAR or BPA or Kelly Johnson or something?

WTF you got against Kelly Freakin' Johnson huh? He is one helluva model American.

[Julio3000]

WTF you got against Kelly Freakin' Johnson huh? He is one helluva model American.

I won't hear a word against Baby Chase Utley.

[Julio3000]

Didn't someone (and I want to say MikeAdams) make a bet about KJ hitting 20 HR? He did it in ARI. I just don't remember the counter party to the bet.

For the record, I am and always have been in favor of KJ. This year and all others.

[Garmel]

Anybody else terrified about how many people Newcomb will walk on Saturday?

[bravesfanMatt]

Anybody else terrified about how many people Newcomb will walk on Saturday?

nope, he will be so efficient he might just pitch the first few innings of the night cap too.

[nsacpi]

Anybody else terrified about how many people Newcomb will walk on Saturday?

Either way, the small sample afficionados will find it highly significant. He walks 5 per 9 in AAA. Let's just remember that.

[TheBravos]

Anybody else terrified about how many people Newcomb will walk on Saturday?

I'm not worried about anyone that's taking Colon's place. He can't do any worse...it's not possible.

BTW...did you see Gant getting lit up last night 😂

[striker42]

Anybody else terrified about how many people Newcomb will walk on Saturday?

It could be bad or it could be what he's been doing in AAA. From what I've seen (and I'll admit it's not a huge amount of tape), Newcomb isn't one of those hard throwers who has no idea where the ball is going to end up. Most of the time he's actually pretty accurate. He's just prone to stretches where his control abandons him and he walks 3 over a 4 batter stretch. The fact that he strikes out so many and rarely gives up long balls generally keeps the damage from the walks at a minimum.

[CrimsonCowboy]

All the back and forth nonsense needs to quit right now. Posters with problems with each other, take it to PMs. Threads don't need to be littered with this nonsense. Stay on the topic and away from the other garbage.

Thank you

[bravesfanMatt]

All the back and forth nonsense needs to quit right now. Posters with problems with each other, take it to PMs. Threads don't need to be littered with this nonsense. Stay on the topic and away from the other garbage.

Thank you

Have you checked on the elephant in a while. been a few days and I don't want him to pull a muscle when he is called on.

[thewupk]

Anybody else terrified about how many people Newcomb will walk on Saturday?

Should be a YNOT question

[rico43]

You crossed the line, dick. Get out.

And you, with this post, did as well. The gutter is not exclusive, nor is the ban hammer. Keep it above the belt and remember that kids read this.

[rico43]

Actually, I think this thread is in need of some real Northern Smack, of which I am proud to post the following splendid example:

You people of the South don't know what you are doing. This country will be drenched in blood, and God only knows how it will end. It is all folly, madness, a crime against civilization! You people speak so lightly of war; you don't know what you're talking about. War is a terrible thing! You mistake, too, the people of the North. They are a peaceable people but an earnest people, and they will fight, too. They are not going to let this country be destroyed without a mighty effort to save it … Besides, where are your men and appliances of war to contend against them? The North can make a steam engine, locomotive, or railway car; hardly a yard of cloth or pair of shoes can you make. You are rushing into war with one of the most powerful, ingeniously mechanical, and determined people on Earth — right at your doors. You are bound to fail. Only in your spirit and determination are you prepared for war. In all else you are totally unprepared, with a bad cause to start with. At first you will make headway, but as your limited resources begin to fail, shut out from the markets of Europe as you will be, your cause will begin to wane. If your people will but stop and think, they must see in the end that you will surely fail.

William Tecumseh Sherman
1860

PS: I've always thought there should be a Sherman Avenue or Sherman Boulevard in Atlanta.

There is. It's called I-75.

[zbhargrove]

Sometimes it has seemed like the in the Minors Newk has been penalized with a small zone and bad pitch framing. Will be interesting if that may help him in the Majors. I hope Flowers catches him since he's a pretty good framer.

[NYCBrave]

Why the hell is this kind of post permitted on this site. I am getting sick of the mud slinging lately. Yeah, I don't post a lot but I do read the site 4-5 times per day. This is getting ridiculous.

This site is almost unreadable these days and why I rarely participate. I saw 91 new posts on the Newcomb thread and quickly found out 80 of those were childish bickering between idiots.

[mfree80]

This site is almost unreadable these days and why I rarely participate. I saw 91 new posts on the Newcomb thread and quickly found out 80 of those were childish bickering between idiots.

Well, I admit I made half-dozen of them trying to get back on topic.

[thethe]

There's a real simple solution as long as the community adheres to it.

[bravesfanMatt]

I don't think anyone crossed any lines today. sometimes it is just fun to smack folks around a little. I talk as much Baseball and anyone, but sometimes it is ok to go a bit light hearted. Don't make it personal and don't be insensitive. but in the same breath, don't be so thin skinned either.