The Atlanta Braves!

[Trainer2375]

I thought this would be a good day to finally start our own thread...they passed the Phillies last night for 1st place! woohoo! I know there is a long way to go, but nobody thought they would be doing this well back in April! It's going to be a fun second half of the season :D

:bounce :bounce

[nabennet]

the braves REALLY suck. I HATE THEM!!!

[Trainer2375]

the braves REALLY suck. I HATE THEM!!!
:twak

[ethaxton]

I support this thread, they have been my favorite team all my life. I've been to about 10 games...I love that city, minus all the homeless bastards asking me for money.

[Trainer2375]

i love that city too. i've only been to one game in Atlanta, but i go every year when they play the dodgers and i saw them up in SF last year too.

I decided to start our own thread cuz the phillies thread people kept getting mad when i'd go in there to talk about the Braves, so now we have our own thread! :D

[Number27]

We should make a Packer Lovers thread;)

[ethaxton]

Good thinking, glad to see the right team back at the top of the NL East.

[ethaxton]

We should make a Packer Lovers thread;)

I dont see what the packers have to do with baseball, but do whatever you want.

[Number27]

I dont see what the packers have to do with baseball, but do whatever you want.
Heather is also a Packers fan.

[ethaxton]

Gotcha...not falcons fans?

[Trainer2375]

We should make a Packer Lovers thread;)
:thumbsup

that was pretty cool that Farve won the ESPY for best sports moment! :D

oh, and thanks for your address...look in the mail soon for something from me! :)

[stunnersal]

Yankees are still better.... :thumbsup

[Number27]

Woo Hoo! I look forward to it!:D

[Dads_obsessed]

and i saw them up in SF last year too.
If you don't mind me asking, where do you live Heather?

[Trainer2375]

If you don't mind me asking, where do you live Heather?
right now, i'm living in Las Vegas, but for the past 5 years i was living in THousand Oaks. I was on a road trip with my friend up to Portland and so we saw a game in SF. I would LOVE to move there, i love that area. :D

[MelissaDMBfan]

Maddux is just about to get 300 wins. :) ;)

[Dads_obsessed]

right now, i'm living in Las Vegas, but for the past 5 years i was living in THousand Oaks. I was on a road trip with my friend up to Portland and so we saw a game in SF. I would LOVE to move there, i love that area. :D
At least your not a Dodger fan...:thumbsup

I love the Bay Area, but its gotten way to expensive and way to crowded.

[j_jgarcia]

We should make a Packer Lovers thread;)


A Packer Lovers Thread.....Now we're talkin. The GBP are so damn good that the Phukaneers left the NFC Central, and we all know Da'bears and the Viqueens are nothing special

[Trainer2375]

At least your not a Dodger fan...:thumbsup

I love the Bay Area, but its gotten way to expensive and way to crowded.
defiantley not a dodger fan, but to be honest, i dislike the Giants more then the dodgers...sorry :p

i love the bay area too, but it has become really expensive. but i'm still hopeing to move there someday. you know what city i really like is Half Moon Bay, that place is cool :)

[Number27]

A Packer Lovers Thread.....Now we're talkin. The GBP are so damn good that the Phukaneers left the NFC Central, and we all know Da'bears and the Viqueens are nothing special
woo hoo!

[Trainer2375]

i'll have to remember the packers lover thread in a few months! :D

but right now, it's all about the Braves and the fact that they are in 1st place!!! :bounce

[Number27]

Thats awesome, and I am not much of a baseball fan.

[ethaxton]

:bounce

[tomwastintime]

the braves just might make it 13 div titles in a row if they keep playing this way...

[barefoot]

Lets go Mets....Lets go Mets... :evil

[Dads_obsessed]

defiantley not a dodger fan, but to be honest, i dislike the Giants more then the dodgers...sorry :p
Well since we're being honest, I hate both the Braves and the Packers....:D

[j_jgarcia]

I do love the Atlanta Braves also, see they were the original Milwaukee team and growing up in Wisconsin in the 80s (except 82) and 90s the Brewers weren't much to cheer for, so I followed the Braves n Cubbies cuz there always on TV.


August 16th - First preseason game :D

[usctiger]

It finally happened!...a Braves appreciation thread! Now I don't feel like I have to constantly post shit in the Phillies thread. :bounce

Whatever ends up happening, you can't deny that Bobby Cox has done a hell of a job this year (like he does every year). For 13 straight years, he's taken a different group of guys (many times no-name guys) and won. This year, just like the last 2 or 3 years, no one gave the Braves a chance. Seriously, Adam Laroche (or however you spell it)? Charles Thomas? Dewayne Wise? Nick Green? 45-year-old Grandpa Franco? BUT THEY STILL WIN.

The Phillies could turn into the Yankees and spend billions...it wouldn't matter. The Braves will still be right there because WE KNOW HOW TO WIN. We you win 12 straight, winning almost becomes a reflex.

[Dads_obsessed]

When you win 12 straight, winning almost becomes a reflex.
Until, of course, you get to the play-offs...:D

'couse who am I to talk.....:BANG

[Trainer2375]

It finally happened!...a Braves appreciation thread! Now I don't feel like I have to constantly post shit in the Phillies thread. :bounce

Whatever ends up happening, you can't deny that Bobby Cox has done a hell of a job this year (like he does every year). For 13 straight years, he's taken a different group of guys (many times no-name guys) and won. This year, just like the last 2 or 3 years, no one gave the Braves a chance. Seriously, Adam Laroche (or however you spell it)? Charles Thomas? Dewayne Wise? Nick Green? 45-year-old Grandpa Franco? BUT THEY STILL WIN.

The Phillies could turn into the Yankees and spend billions...it wouldn't matter. The Braves will still be right there because WE KNOW HOW TO WIN. We you win 12 straight, winning almost becomes a reflex.
yeah, i got tired of talking about the Braves in the phillies thread too. :lol

seriously, how clutch has Charles Thomas been, same as Nick Green. HE really stepped up and did a good job when Giles was out. Bobby Cox is a helluva manager. :thumbsup

[haildmb]

yeah braves!

good to see them back in their righful position--on top. Long season left, but winning this year would be the most amazing yet. Every year they get further "depleted" of talent, and yet pull it off. Bobby Cox really does know how to get a bunch of kids to play together doesn't he?

The Phillies on the other hand have all the talent in the world and can't crack an egg ;)

[ugahairydawgs]

Braves 1st in NL East = all is well in the world

[Trainer2375]

woohoo! that was a good game this morning agianst the pirates. now the phils need to lose today :)

[ugahairydawgs]

woohoo! that was a good game this morning agianst the pirates. now the phils need to lose today :)
marlins tried their best to let the phillies win.....but ended up pulling it out.

tied with philly...2 ahead of florida....3 ahead of NY

time to go ahead and put NY out of their misery this weekend.

[Trainer2375]

marlins tried their best to let the phillies win.....but ended up pulling it out.

tied with philly...2 ahead of florida....3 ahead of NY

time to go ahead and put NY out of their misery this weekend.
yeah, i'm really hoping they win this series this weekend agianst the Mets and hopefully the Phils will go down a couple games this weekend too, that would be great! hopefully they can gain a few games for first :thumbsup

[Rdedeian]

nice job Heather, finally starting a thread for the Braves!

[Trainer2375]

thanks Ryan, it was about time we had one! :)

[mdude85]

..I love that city, minus all the homeless bastards asking me for money.


welcome to your average big city!

btw, go braves!

[tomwastintime]

another win

[Trainer2375]

bring on the Mets this weekend! they have lost 8 of last 10 i think...

[ugahairydawgs]

phillies are now going to be without Billy Wagner again, at LEAST for the rest of the series against the Cubs.

[Trainer2375]

another win today! :D

[Trainer2375]

i get text messages about the game's scores and whatnot, i just got one that made me laugh "Mets bullpen fails vs. Braves"

sometimes they will say the funniest things about another team doing bad agianst them :lol

[Trainer2375]

good start to this game agianst the Mets :)

the call when Thomas bunted it to 3rd was terrible though, not even close.

[Ey Tranastasio]

Lets go Mets....Lets go Mets... :evil
Fourth place Dog Shit! Fourth place Dog Shit!

Go Braves

[Rdedeian]

Another win tonight, up a 1 1/2 now I believe!

[DebbieS]

I still heart Chipper. *sighs*

[Trainer2375]

Another win tonight, up a 1 1/2 now I believe!
:thumbsup with the Phillies playing the Marlins this week, we might even gain more games on them!

Hey Deb! it's about time you found this thread! hope you are doing well, miss you tons :) :hug

[Third Floor]

well its time for all real braves fans to stop carrying about the team until the nlcs.
ill see you in october

[Trainer2375]

how bout JD Drew and his 22 game hit streak :thumbsup

[absltcit33]

Pirates will win the series, and Drew's hit streak will end.

[Trainer2375]

Pirates will win the series, and Drew's hit streak will end.
doubt it, Benson was the Pirates best pitcher right? I think they'll probably split the series becuase the Pirates have been playing really well, but i seriously don't think the Pirates will win the next 3 games.

[ethaxton]

If Bobby Cox pulls off another division title this year I think he should get manager of the year. Im still amazed they are doing as well as they are.

[absltcit33]

doubt it, Benson was the Pirates best pitcher right? I think they'll probably split the series becuase the Pirates have been playing really well, but i seriously don't think the Pirates will win the next 3 games.

Wells is doing well, well. Perez is also a stud. And now that I see we are playing a 4 game series, I will agree with you and say it will be a split.

[Trainer2375]

Wells is doing well, well. Perez is also a stud. And now that I see we are playing a 4 game series, I will agree with you and say it will be a split.
well, they beat Wells on Thursday, so i don't think they will have trouble with him this week

[tomwastintime]

braves sweep

[absltcit33]

well, they beat Wells on Thursday, so i don't think they will have trouble with him this week

If by not having trouble you mean getting 1 run and 4 hits over 8 innings, then yes you are correct.

[absltcit33]

Yes Pirates

[absltcit33]

[QUOTE=absltcit33]Pirates will win the series, and Drew's hit streak will end.[/QU

one prediction down, one to go.

[MistreatedLewis]

If Bobby Cox pulls off another division title this year I think he should get manager of the year. Im still amazed they are doing as well as they are.

Yeah... but keep in mind that they are still a product of their division. They wouldn't be in such great shape in NL Central.

You're right about Bobby Cox though. As a Met fan I hate what he does, but you have to respect it.

[ugahairydawgs]

Braves win, Marlins beat Phillies, Expos beat Mets....

Braves are now 2.5 ahead of Philly, 3.5 ahead of Florida, and 6 ahead of NY.

[Rdedeian]

Needed a big Ortiz performance tonight for fantasy and got it.


2.5 up now!!

[Trainer2375]

Needed a big Ortiz performance tonight for fantasy and got it.


2.5 up now!!
:D

holy shit, 11 hits and 0 ER, that is awesome!

[Trainer2375]

3.5 up now :thumbsup :)

[twosteppn36]

will the braves win the division and then lose in the first round again? :D

[MRGreySt.YNK]

will the braves win the division and then lose in the first round again? :D

:lol :thumbsup

[MelissaDMBfan]

Maddux will be going for win 300 on Sunday!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;)

[WJM-WJM]

I support this thread, they have been my favorite team all my life. I've been to about 10 games...I love that city, minus all the homeless bastards asking me for money.

Just don't go downtown (other than for braves games or concerts), that's the best way to avoid the pandhandling situation.

[Trainer2375]

will the braves win the division and then lose in the first round again? :D
:twak :mad:




even though it's probably true :(

[Trainer2375]

Maddux will be going for win 300 on Sunday!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;)
:thumbsup

he should be getting that win as a Brave though :(
but it's still awesome! :D

[twosteppn36]

:twak :mad:




even though it's probably true :(



:D its ok...ill still like ya even though you like the braves :p

[Trainer2375]

:D its ok...ill still like ya even though you like the braves :p
oh, thanks. i do like the Rex Sox also, remember! :)

[usctiger]

Marlins :twak Phillies

Funny...I don't remember seeing the Phillies Appreciation Thread around lately...those were the good old days...when I used to talk trash about the Braves winning again this year in that thread...and have about 30 Philly guys jump down my throat and call me bad names...where are you guys now?...don't seem to be hearing much from you these days. Go Braves. Go Cubs.

[Trainer2375]

Marlins :twak Phillies

Funny...I don't remember seeing the Phillies Appreciation Thread around lately...those were the good old days...when I used to talk trash about the Braves winning again this year in that thread...and have about 30 Philly guys jump down my throat and call me bad names...where are you guys now?...don't seem to be hearing much from you these days. Go Braves. Go Cubs.
:lol

yeah, they get a royal ass kicking everytime they play the Marlins. Fine by me, cuz now we have a 3.5 game lead! It always seemed like there were more braves fans in that thread talking shit about the phils, and now i have our own thread and the braves fans haven't been around...we need to make this thread better then the Phillies


ooh, wait, it already is...it's about the Braves! :D

[Rdedeian]

It just keeps getting better and better, Braves will be up 4.5 on Florida and 5 on Philly by the end of the night.



Hopefully they make some kind of move tomorrow for the stretch run and possibly the PLAYOFFS!

[300xxx]

Marlins :twak Phillies

Funny...I don't remember seeing the Phillies Appreciation Thread around lately...those were the good old days...when I used to talk trash about the Braves winning again this year in that thread...and have about 30 Philly guys jump down my throat and call me bad names...where are you guys now?...don't seem to be hearing much from you these days. Go Braves. Go Cubs.

you're still a tool..............

[Trainer2375]

5 game win streak, 5.5 games up on Philly :thumbsup :D

[shoegal_97]

5 game win streak, 5.5 games up on Philly :thumbsup :D
whoo hoo :thumbsup
I'm glad we beat Glavine yesterday, sweet sweet revenge

[Trainer2375]

he has not done well agianst them as a Met. Although, i do wish he was still a Brave.

[Root]

Astros tonight, I think

[shoegal_97]

it would be nice for him to still be a brave but actually his record this season is not that great....

[Trainer2375]

it would be nice for him to still be a brave but actually his record this season is not that great....
that's cuz the Mets don't give him any run support, he is actually pitching very well this year.

Astros tonight and Clemens against Ortiz..should be a good game! :)

[Trainer2375]

tough loss, but that's okay...still in first :)

Braves should win the rest of the series against Houston and should have no problem against the Dbacks this weekend :thumbsup

[Carbon Copy]

now heres a thread i like

[Trainer2375]

http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/atl/news/atl_news.jsp?ymd=20040803&content_id=818009&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp

saw this article last night...damn that is impressive. To think that Maddux, Glavine, and Smoltz were never able to have a month like that is insane. No one ever has apparently. Not saying Ortiz, Hampton and Wright are anywhere near as good as M,G,S but that is very impressive! :thumbsup

:)

[shoegal_97]

:multi Well, I don't want to be accused of not being loyal...so how bout dem braves!!!! After winning last night and TAKING the series 2-1 against Houston, they go into AZ and kick some more ass. I'd so love to see the braves take it again this year. That would be what? 14 straight?:multi

[shoegal_97]

come on where you braves fans at?? i actually, didnt see if they won tonight? anyone????

[Third Floor]

we're braves fans, we're around be we kinda stop caring til mid october and the braves are about to be elimnated in the nlcs, or nlds.
and they one. back up to 5.5 ahead.

[shoegal_97]

Didn't see the game but saw the score, 11-5, Braves. Musta been a pretty good game, gonna have to catch baseball tonight

[shoegal_97]

Braves win 10-3, didnt catch the highlights yet though them damn phillies won too!!:mad:

[tomwastintime]

it was a good game.....its good to see the Braves playing like the Braves again

[ethaxton]

They have won 15 out of the last 18, which is nothing new, but good to finally see this year! BTW, Estrada was hit in the knee last night by a pitch...anyone know his status?

[Trainer2375]

:multi Well, I don't want to be accused of not being loyal...so how bout dem braves!!!! After winning last night and TAKING the series 2-1 against Houston, they go into AZ and kick some more ass. I'd so love to see the braves take it again this year. That would be what? 14 straight?:multi
good to see some new people in this thread, i was talking to myself for awhile :cool: :haha



and if/when they win it this year, it will make it 13 straight ;)

[devils744]

i'm logging the braves game tonight for my night job, not like anyone cares but its braves related.

[Trainer2375]

i'm logging the braves game tonight for my night job, not like anyone cares but its braves related.
:thumbsup i care! that's cool! :D

[devils744]

you're so sweet heather :D :angel

:thumbsup i care! that's cool! :D

[Dan5290]

The Braves are the Dallas Cowboys of baseball. That is all.

[Trainer2375]

The Braves are the Dallas Cowboys of baseball. That is all.
actually, i think the Braves are the Bills of baseball...unfortunately

[shoegal_97]

actually, i think the Braves are the Bills of baseball...unfortunately NOT quite we actually WON a world series....1995, cant say we're the bills, they NEVER won !! And please, dont make me sick by refrencing us to the Cowboys.....:lol

[shoegal_97]

Estrada....http://users.wpi.edu/%7Erobsccr/twak.gif

[ugahairydawgs]

Braves win, Phillies lose....

Braves now up 7.0 in the NL East

The more things change....the more they stay the same.

[tomwastintime]

another win for the Bravos

[onesweetworld15]

Man we just keep tearing shit up. Next series should be really interesting. Two hottest teams in the NL collide. J.D. Drew goes against his former team. Should be an awesome series to watch.

[shoegal_97]

Bring on the Cards :violent

[usctiger]

So who does Ramirez replace if/when he comes back to the rotation? All 5 of our guys are pitching lights-out right now. I watched Ramirez's rehab assigment in Greenville on Wednesday. He looked smooth and effortless. I say one more week or two and he's ready. Does Thompson take a seat?

[ethaxton]

This is going to be a good series this weekend with the Cards.

[Trainer2375]

NOT quite we actually WON a world series....1995, cant say we're the bills, they NEVER won !! And please, dont make me sick by refrencing us to the Cowboys.....:lol
yes...i know! that series was awesome...DJ hitting that HR in game 6 is one of my favorite moments ever :thumbsup

but still, i'm just saying that they get there and lose a whole lot more then the win :(

and what's with twaking estrada? He pissed me off last night when he dropped that ball from Drew, but at least he redeemed himself by hitting the HR in the bottom of the inning

[stunnersal]

yes...i know! that series was awesome...DJ hitting that HR in game 6 is one of my favorite moments ever :thumbsup

but still, i'm just saying that they get there and lose a whole lot more then the win :(

and what's with twaking estrada? He pissed me off last night when he dropped that ball from Drew, but at least he redeemed himself by hitting the HR in the bottom of the inning
They won quit ur complaining.... :twak Since when is Jared Wright like Cy Young out there??

[Trainer2375]

They won quit ur complaining.... :twak Since when is Jared Wright like Cy Young out there??
all i have to say is Leo Mazzone is the best pitching coach ever :thumbsup

[stunnersal]

all i have to say is Leo Mazzone is the best pitching coach ever :thumbsup
Easy there, he's no Mel Stottlemeyer....

[Trainer2375]

Easy there, he's no Mel Stottlemeyer....
nope...he's BETTER! :)

[stunnersal]

nope...he's BETTER! :)
Um, excuse me.... :twak

[Trainer2375]

Um, excuse me.... :twak
:banned




i've never used that before, hehe :p

[stunnersal]

:banned




i've never used that before, hehe :p
Congrats.... :freak That's a first for me too... :p

[Root]

This is going to be a good series this weekend with the Cards.
I think I'm going sunday

[Trainer2375]

So who does Ramirez replace if/when he comes back to the rotation? All 5 of our guys are pitching lights-out right now. I watched Ramirez's rehab assigment in Greenville on Wednesday. He looked smooth and effortless. I say one more week or two and he's ready. Does Thompson take a seat?
my guess is Tompson probably, who'd a thought the pitchers they have would be doing so good?!?

this series this weekend will be interesting, should be a good test for them. ATL seems to have better pitching then the cards though

[shoegal_97]

i know i only did that to estrada for dropping the ball and boy did he ever redeem himself with that homer!! :D I'm surprised with the Pitchers this year as well, but hey not everyone can be Smoltz, Glavine, and Maddux. They're doing awesome, props to "Rockin Leo" and the pitchers

[Trainer2375]

i know i only did that to estrada for dropping the ball and boy did he ever redeem himself with that homer!! :D I'm surprised with the Pitchers this year as well, but hey not everyone can be Smoltz, Glavine, and Maddux. They're doing awesome, props to "Rockin Leo" and the pitchers
did you see the link to the article i posted? i think it's on the page before this one...it's about what an amazing month Ortiz, Wright, and Hampton had in July. They actually did top S, G, and M...amazingly...although nothing will ever top their run

[shoegal_97]

oh really? no I'll have to check them out.....what I meant though was how long of a run they had together as being the powerhouses, cy youngs, golden gloves, etc etc...i'll have to check that article out though

[Trainer2375]

i know what you meant :D i was just refering to the article! those three were amazing together...but can't forget about Avery too! ;) :thumbsup

[shoegal_97]

ahhhh yesss...steve avery...what a crazy character!! When he was on his game he was awesome!!

[onesweetworld15]

I doubt Thomson gets benched. If anyone, Paul Byrd is pitching the worst out of all of them. He's the only pitcher whose ERA and WHIP have gone up since the All-Star break. I'd like to see a rotation consist of Ortiz, Hampton, Wright, Thomson, Ramirez. It'll be interesting to see how Leo and Bobby work it out.

[Trainer2375]

I doubt Thomson gets benched. If anyone, Paul Byrd is pitching the worst out of all of them. He's the only pitcher whose ERA and WHIP have gone up since the All-Star break. I'd like to see a rotation consist of Ortiz, Hampton, Wright, Thomson, Ramirez. It'll be interesting to see how Leo and Bobby work it out.

yeah, that's a good point, but i think overall Byrd is a better pitcher then Thompson

[onesweetworld15]

I think so as well. But right now, if you're going with the hot arm (or leaving the cold arm), it's gotta be Thomson for the time being. Byrd is a better pitcher - look at his year in 2002. Granted a 3.90 ERA is nothing to drool over, but 33 starts and going 17-11 isn't too bad for a Royals team that sucked pretty hardcore that year. I'm just happy to get Horacio and his wonderful left arm back now.

[shoegal_97]

well.......shit

phillies and marlins lost as well atleast

[jcantrell82]

the Braves suck.

*runs away*

[shoegal_97]

:lol

wait...that's not funny, come back here!!

[tomwastintime]

the Cards are tough

[shoegal_97]

I know!! We used to spank them around the field all the time....all the sudden they're whoopin ass.... you know I never did like that Larry Walker....hehe

[ethaxton]

pretty high scoring game today, glad they pulled it out though. Phillies also lost!

[Trainer2375]

the Braves suck.

*runs away*
get back here bitch! :twak


;)


today's game was pretty crazy...least they got the win :thumbsup

[Trainer2375]

I think so as well. But right now, if you're going with the hot arm (or leaving the cold arm), it's gotta be Thomson for the time being. Byrd is a better pitcher - look at his year in 2002. Granted a 3.90 ERA is nothing to drool over, but 33 starts and going 17-11 isn't too bad for a Royals team that sucked pretty hardcore that year. I'm just happy to get Horacio and his wonderful left arm back now.
:thumbsup

yeah, i think you are right now...Byrd should sit out. but whatever happens, i agree with just being happy Ramirez is going to be back, finally!

[shoegal_97]

get back here bitch! :twak


;)


today's game was pretty crazy...least they got the win :thumbsup
:lol


WHOOOOHOOOO!!

[tomwastintime]

beating the Cards is a good deal...

[onesweetworld15]

Man what an awesome game. Julio Franco and Furcal tore up Tavarez. Great, great game.

[Trainer2375]

would be awesome if they win tomorrow to get the win for the series :thumbsup

pitching matchup favors los bravos :)

[tomwastintime]

pitching matchup favors los bravos :)

I agree

[shoegal_97]

i belive its the Sunday night baseball game on ESPN, ill be watching :D

[Trainer2375]

you are believing correctly :D

[shoegal_97]

here we go!!!!!!:bounce


p.s. Heather, Did you see the Justice Homerun clip before the game??? :D

[Trainer2375]

here we go!!!!!!:bounce


p.s. Heather, Did you see the Justice Homerun clip before the game??? :D
shit..no i didn't see it :( :( was it the one from WS game 6?? :(


and WTF??? that game sucked yesterday. all i have to say is the cardinals have a ridiculous offense.

on to the Padres and Dodgers now though...sure did kill the dodgers when we played them earlier this year :thumbsup :D

[Root]

Saturday's game was one of the best games I've seen in a while. Did anyone catch the 6 to 6 in the 6th ining? :devil

[Trainer2375]

didn't see that, cuz i had the stupid cubs/dodgers game on out here. but i saw the comeback in the 7th :thumbsup :)

[Jimp210]

Cards won the series.... just like they're going to win the world series with their rediculous offense, defense, and usually solid pitching. (Minus a morris start or two)

P.S. Marquis is the reason cards lost saturday, he is usually the top 3 of stl's pitchers, but he got all excited facing his old team.

[Trainer2375]

Cards won the series.... just like they're going to win the world series with their rediculous offense, defense, and usually solid pitching. (Minus a morris start or two)

P.S. Marquis is the reason cards lost saturday, he is usually the top 3 of stl's pitchers, but he got all excited facing his old team.
it amazes me that Marquis has been decent this year....he absolutely sucked as a brave, i was so happy when they traded him....don't expect him to stay good....he started out great as a brave nad then just kept going further and further downhill

[shoegal_97]

it amazes me that Marquis has been decent this year....he absolutely sucked as a brave, i was so happy when they traded him....don't expect him to stay good....he started out great as a brave nad then just kept going further and further downhill
I totally agree there, I was surpised at his doing well also.
The clip they showed was from game six, when he hit the homer and everyone was going crazzzzzzzzzzy!! I'm surprised we played so poorly we are usually one of the few teams to do good against the Cards.

[Trainer2375]

I totally agree there, I was surpised at his doing well also.
The clip they showed was from game six, when he hit the homer and everyone was going crazzzzzzzzzzy!! I'm surprised we played so poorly we are usually one of the few teams to do good against the Cards.
dammit, i'm so sad i missed it, that is my FAVORITE moment in baseball :bounce

[Jimp210]

the cards are on a completely different level than any other team in the league, except MAYBE the Yankees.

And Marquis didn't progress under your pitching coach because they wanted him to be a strikeout pitcher, he's a groundball pitcher, that's why he's done so good. He averages only like 2 K's a game. Carpenter is still the best pitcher on the staff, and I might take Woody lately over marquis, but he's still solid.

[Trainer2375]

the cards are on a completely different level than any other team in the league, except MAYBE the Yankees.

And Marquis didn't progress under your pitching coach because they wanted him to be a strikeout pitcher, he's a groundball pitcher, that's why he's done so good. He averages only like 2 K's a game. Carpenter is still the best pitcher on the staff, and I might take Woody lately over marquis, but he's still solid.
that makes no sense....most of the braves pitchers over the years have not been strike out pitchers. Mazzone is the best pitching coach, i doubt it had anything to do with they way they "wanted" him to pitch.

[tomwastintime]

got one from the Padres

Smoltz is a bad mofo

[shoegal_97]

ahhh yeah, go bravos!!

[Trainer2375]

got one from the Padres

Smoltz is a bad mofo
shit...don't get me wrong, Smoltz is my alltime favorte pitcher...but he almost lost that save tongiht...close one, but at least he got it! :thumbsup :)

[shoegal_97]

hey..who won?

[Third Floor]

padres scored 5 in the first. take a guess...

[Trainer2375]

yeah, kinda glad that game wasn't on tv....that was terrible, wouldn't have wanted to watch it :(

edit: REAL glad i didn't go...i almost did, but decided to save the money instead.

[shoegal_97]

f*cking assholes....

[Third Floor]

it was on tv. i dont know what you guys are talking about.

[shoegal_97]

i was at the gym so every tv there was on the olympics

[Trainer2375]

it was on tv. i dont know what you guys are talking about.
not in Las Vegas, we don't have Turner South here, so no game for me

[tomwastintime]

go braves

[Trainer2375]

go braves
:thumbsup game on ESPN2 tonight

[shoegal_97]

fuck me I didnt know the game was on tv tonite!!! It's already the 9th inning :( Oh well atleast they're winning, missed Jones' homer though

[shoegal_97]

:multi:multi:multi heeeeeeeeeeeeee's outta there!!!!!!!!!

[Trainer2375]

fuck me I didnt know the game was on tv tonite!!! It's already the 9th inning :( Oh well atleast they're winning, missed Jones' homer though
:thumbsup it was a good game :)

[tomwastintime]

How about that ComeBAck.....now to the Dodgers

[Trainer2375]

bring em on. they killed them when they played earlier in the season :)

i'm so upset i'm not going to be at the games, this will be the first braves/dodgers series i've missed in 5 years :(

[twosteppn36]

did drew get lucky on that grab or what?

[Trainer2375]

did drew get lucky on that grab or what?
i couldn't really see the catch (small tvs at the bar i work at) but that was a helluva throw :thumbsup

[ugahairydawgs]

that was an awesome finish last night for sure....

and, for what its worth, that small speck in the rear view mirror is the Philadelphia Phillies :lol

[neumdogg]

I'm going to the Dodger game tonight! Can't wait to see the Dodger's whup up on the Braves tonight!

[MRGreySt.YNK]

Braves suck, take that Heatha'

[ugahairydawgs]

Braves suck
The NL East standings suggest otherwise

[shoegal_97]

I'm going to the Dodger game tonight! Can't wait to see the Dodger's whup up on the Braves tonight!

hmmmm umm....what was that?? Dodgers do what??? i DONT think so!! Gagne, say hello to the Braves and you're blown save!!!! :lol :multi

[Third Floor]

theres a difference between a loss and a blown save. id suggest you look it up.

[shoegal_97]

oh yeah, the one before that was the blown save wasn't it? either way..braves took it :)

[DontDrinkMyWatr]

Hmm you can talk about the Braves all you want. Either way they can't touch the Cardinals. No one can this year. We have the best lineup in baseball hands down.
1. Womack 2. Walker 3. Pujols 4. Rolen 5. Edomonds 6. Renteria How can you pitch to that????

[Trainer2375]

tonight's game was nice. i love beating the dodgers. I can't believe i wont be at any of the games in this series, but seeing them take a win from Gangne was awsome! :thumbsup

[shoegal_97]

Hmm you can talk about the Braves all you want. Either way they can't touch the Cardinals. No one can this year. We have the best lineup in baseball hands down.
1. Womack 2. Walker 3. Pujols 4. Rolen 5. Edomonds 6. Renteria How can you pitch to that????
So go make a Cardinals thread and discuss them there, we dont wanna hear that crappola, besides, since the all star break, they've only won ONE more game than the braves

[michael822]

Hmm you can talk about the Braves all you want. Either way they can't touch the Cardinals. No one can this year. We have the best lineup in baseball hands down.
1. Womack 2. Walker 3. Pujols 4. Rolen 5. Edomonds 6. Renteria How can you pitch to that????


I got a feeling that my braves will show your cards what's up in the playoffs. usually, the braves kick ass during the regular season and then suck it up in the playoffs. this year (when nobody thought they would do aaaaaannnything) they turned out to be pretty damn good. so it would only make since that they would kick ass in the playoffs, just out of shear determination. so.... i guess we'll see you in october.

[Trainer2375]

I got a feeling that my braves will show your cards what's up in the playoffs. usually, the braves kick ass during the regular season and then suck it up in the playoffs. this year (when nobody thought they would do aaaaaannnything) they turned out to be pretty damn good. so it would only make since that they would kick ass in the playoffs, just out of shear determination. so.... i guess we'll see you in october.
:thumbsup that is my feelings on everything too....this will be the year since noone expected anything of them :)

[ugahairydawgs]

I'm going to the Dodger game tonight! Can't wait to see the Dodger's whup up on the Braves tonight!
good call :thumbsup

[DontDrinkMyWatr]

Cards wern't supose to even win the Central now were 15 games up. I'm pretty sure we've done more than anyone expected us too.

[tomwastintime]

the braves are playing like the braves

[Trainer2375]

the braves are playing like the braves
except for their defense...sometimes i want to strangle them. if anything beats them in the post season, it will probably be that

[shoegal_97]

except for their defense...sometimes i want to strangle them. if anything beats them in the post season, it will probably be that Girl, you are not kidding, I couldn't belive I was seeing Giles and Furcal two of the most awesome ss and second basemen teams in the league making the mistakes they were doing!!!

[tomwastintime]

damn Smoltz

[shoegal_97]

what happened?

[tomwastintime]

Smoltz gave up the game tying HR to Beltre in the 9th and then Cruz gave up the game winning HR to Beltre in the 11th

[shoegal_97]

Smoltz gave up the game tying HR to Beltre in the 9th and then Cruz gave up the game winning HR to Beltre in the 11th



http://users.wpi.edu/%7Erobsccr/banghead.gif

[tomwastintime]

tell me about it

[Trainer2375]

i hate the dodgers

[justinandimcool]

OW!!!! Our next World Series champs right here DODGER BLUE!

[Trainer2375]

OW!!!! Our next World Series champs right here DODGER BLUE!
yeaaaah riiiiiiiiiiight :rolleyes:

[justinandimcool]

yeaaaah riiiiiiiiiiight :rolleyes:
It's pretty ignorant for someone to think it's not possible.

[Trainer2375]

It's pretty ignorant for someone to think it's not possible.
possible?...yes.

will it happen?...no

[justinandimcool]

possible?...yes.

will it happen?...no
okok it seems we've both made our points then.

[The Difference]

Braves fan here also !

I sure miss the days of Pendleton, Justice, Gant ! GONE...GONE...GONE...!!!!!!!

[Trainer2375]

Braves fan here also !

I sure miss the days of Pendleton, Justice, Gant ! GONE...GONE...GONE...!!!!!!!
:thumbsup Justice is my alltime favorite! :) I miss the Crime Dog too!!!

[tomwastintime]

revenge today i hope

[Trainer2375]

revenge today i hope
:thumbsup

i talked to my freind that was at the game last night and he said there were lots of braves fans there, which is nice! wish i could have been there, usually, i'm one of the only ones there and everyone "boos" the shit outta me :lol

[shoegal_97]

whooo hooo justice was done!!!! i love it when the dodgers lose.....to the braves :lol

[tomwastintime]

opened a can of woopass

[Trainer2375]

too bad they couldn't score a few of those runs on saturday's game. oh well, i still love beating the dodgers! :thumbsup

[tomwastintime]

now to kick the rockies ass

[Trainer2375]

now to kick the rockies ass
:thumbsup shouldn't be too hard!

[tomwastintime]

and we squeaked by

[Trainer2375]

and we squeaked by
i didn't get to see the game, need to see the highlights. i know the score was 1-5 at one point...glad they got the win though :)

[tomwastintime]

yeah i think today will be a better game

[shoegal_97]

Okay, I just went out and bought two DMB dvd's, one being the videos, and what did i see but Carter wearing a BRAVES jersey!!! HELL YEAH!! Carter knows :D

[Trainer2375]

4 game win streak, bring on the Giants! :)

they better not intentionally walk Bonds a lot, that shit pisses me off.

[tomwastintime]

we keep winning....awesome....tonight we win again maybe?

[Rdedeian]

Damn this thread has grown, thats what I get for never being online anymore.

[tomwastintime]

bonds killed the ball tonight

[Trainer2375]

Damn this thread has grown, thats what I get for never being online anymore.
:twak
yeah, you need to come by more often! can you believe this season?


well, tonight's game sucked, but it happens. Hopefully they can win tomorrow and take the series :thumbsup

[jcantrell82]

Wow, the Braves suck ass.

[Trainer2375]

Wow, the Braves suck ass.
shut the fuck up, you rudner




:p

[jcantrell82]

shut the fuck up, you rudner




:p

:lol

Hey, ain't no shame in being a rudner-lover.

[Trainer2375]

:lol

Hey, ain't no shame in being a rudner-lover.
:eek: :thumbsup :monkey

[michael822]

Go to ESPN.com and click on the GameCast link in the MLB section.

check it out! this is cool. the braves and giants are playing right now. it's great for me since i'm at work and obviously don't have a TV here.

[Trainer2375]

i'll just watch it on TBS instead! ;)

Drew just hit a 3run HR :thumbsup

[Dads_obsessed]

Drew does deep, 3-0 Braves...meh....

[Trainer2375]

that was a bomb! :D

stupid errors though, that is their biggest problem i think :(

edit: wow, that was a good play by Green though! :)

[twosteppn36]

what is it now....a month until the braves season is over? :lol

[michael822]

what is it now....a month until the braves season is over? :lol

how original.


13 straight division titles. That's all I have to say.

[Trainer2375]

what is it now....a month until the braves season is over? :lol
:twak

at least a month and a half...they will win the division asshole ;)
how far they last in the postseason, well, that's always a tossup :(

[michael822]

this game has: no chipper, no estrada, no bonds.

no fun.

[Trainer2375]

this game has: no chipper, no estrada, no bonds.

no fun.
:eek: :twak

Green and Marrero aren't doing to bad, what are you talking about?? I'm glad Bonds isn't in, i'm sick of him.

and besides...Chipper's wife just had a baby today, i think it's okay for him to be off :D Congrats to him! :thumbsup

[Dads_obsessed]

2 runs score, 4-3 Braves

[Trainer2375]

don't get your hopes up dad ;)

but really, they need a DP right now to get out of this

edit: or just one more out now.

[michael822]

I was just implying that they add more excitement to the game IMO. Believe me, I'm glad Bonds isn't in also, but he is very fun to watch. And I didn't know that about Chipper. (Insert Hooters' waitress joke here). Congrats indeed.

[Trainer2375]

i have really enjoyed watching Charles Thomas and Nick Green this year...they add a lot of excitment IMO, but yes...Chipper and Estrada are great..esp Chipper as of late :)

[Dads_obsessed]

JT comes through.....6-4 Giants

[Trainer2375]

braves rallying now! :)

[Dads_obsessed]

braves rallying now! :)
Truth is, I'd be very surprised if the Giants came out of Atlanta with a split, especially with Bonds out of the line up.

[Dads_obsessed]

Chippers in......Giant killer.......

[Dads_obsessed]

estrada on deck....yikes

[Trainer2375]

one more chance...

LETS GO BRAVES!! :)

[Trainer2375]

WOOHOOO!!! look at that old man run :lol :D :D

[michael822]

sac fly wins it

[Dads_obsessed]

blah.......

[michael822]

A single will work too!!! YAY!!

[Trainer2375]

good game! :D

[ugahairydawgs]

Andruw freaking Jones

[tomwastintime]

no split for the giants now for the Phills

[Third Floor]

dear chipper,
thanks for naming me after a stadium.
Sincerely,
your son, Shea

[Trainer2375]

dear chipper,
thanks for naming me after a stadium.
Sincerely,
your son, Shea
:lol :lol

when i heard the name of his kid i assumed it was a girl, that poor boy, what were they thinking? :confused: if he wanted to go for the stadium name, Turner is a little better at least :rolleyes: :haha

[gravedigger13]

Screw Moneyball, where's Schuerholz' book? I don't know he has done it year after year. Nick Green? J.D. Drew? JULIO FRANCO???

[Trainer2375]

Screw Moneyball, where's Schuerholz' book? I don't know he has done it year after year. Nick Green? J.D. Drew? JULIO FRANCO???
good coaching. Bobby Cox is amazing! Charles Thomas?? yeah, all these rookies, well, and Julio are doing such a good job this year. They picked it up when Chipper and Marcus were out. i love watching nonames just take over like that. :thumbsup

[tomwastintime]

the Phillies Lose Again

[shoegal_97]

wow, ive been missing a lot
whats been goin on?