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[zbhargrove]

Well, we didn't score a ton vs them except Waino, soooo.

Well yah, when you have aces involved its typically going to be a close game... we still won the games... its not like it was a fluke.

 

[gtcway]

I think we have a nice jump on them. We should be able to get there.

They're only what, 4 1/2 games behind.

 

[Tapate50]

Tommy Hanson of the 5.59 ERA, has been sent to AAA by the Angels

 

[cajunrevenge]

ESPN article called Chris Johnson the teams best hitter in an article today. Proving yet again they dont pay attention to the Braves.

 

[cajunrevenge]

MLB beat the streak is offering a 1 day contest to pick 57 hitters today instead of the usual 2 a day. Worse odds than the lottery but its free atleast.

 

[CrimsonCowboy]

Rangers release Manny Ramirez

 

[Gary82]

ESPN article called Chris Johnson the teams best hitter in an article today. Proving yet again they dont pay attention to the Braves.

He has the highest batting average, so he must be the best hitter.

That kind of reasoning is expected on MLBN, not ESPN.

 

[Krgrecw]

Jose Abreu defected yesterday. Dude can hit. Some say he's one of the best hitters in the game. He's going to get paid

 

[Bj1133]

Jose Abreu defected yesterday. Dude can hit. Some say he's one of the best hitters in the game. He's going to get paid

Too bad he is a 1B instead of a 3B

 

[bravesnumberone]

Marte just dropped a fly ball that led to a blown save against the Cards. Going to extras.

 

[Gary82]

Pirates locked into another epic baseball game.

 

[bravesnumberone]

Lots of crazy stuff happening in this one.

 

[bravesnumberone]

Cards win in 14.

 

[The Tariff King]

Cards win in 14.

Hopefully it's not another demoralizing loss like when we beat then in extras.

 

[Gary82]

Braves now have the best record in the NL by 2 games over the Pirates and ....only 3.5 over the Dodgers. If LA doesn't cool off, they're going to end up with the best record at season's end.

 

[Bdawg2309]

i'm surprised Ryu hasn't gotten much attention

 

[CrimsonCowboy]

Royals have acquired Emilio Bonifacio

 

[Braves1976]

Royals have acquired Emilio Bonifacio

They got him for almost nothing, maybe just cash too. I am not sure why we didn't get him before the trade deadline. I am guessing the Royals claimed him on waivers before working out the deal. Good move by them.

 

[Heyward]

They got him for almost nothing, maybe just cash too. I am not sure why we didn't get him before the trade deadline. I am guessing the Royals claimed him on waivers before working out the deal. Good move by them.

Bonafacio sucks, not sure why people want him.

He's no different from Pastornicky.

 

[Braves1976]

Bonafacio sucks, not sure why people want him.

He's no different from Pastornicky.

So Pastornicky "sucks"? The Braves have liked him for a while so it's not just fans. Bonafacio can play more positions than Pastornicky (including third base). But the main reason why folks wanted him was because he can hit better than Janish. He's also likely to hit better in the NL than he has in the AL thus far, IMO. Bonafacio would've also gave us another switch hitter too.

Keep in mind, Pena did little in the AL before coming here. He was waived a number of times too. I imagine you'd say he "sucks" too before coming here.