Official 2011 Atlanta Braves thread

The crowd of 45,853, the 172nd sellout and third-largest in Citizens Bank Park history, did the Tomahawk Chop in the inning in mock imitation of Braves fans at Turner Field.

http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=310710122

Would anybody really expect anything less from the collective pile of trash known as Philly fans?

"muscle979 wrote:

http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=310710122

Would anybody really expect anything less from the collective pile of trash known as Philly fans?

Well, can't blame them m979, they kicked our butts and took 2 of 3, they sold everything they had to assemble this team so let them enjoy it.

"padre31 wrote:

Well, can't blame them m979, they kicked our butts and took 2 of 3, they sold everything they had to assemble this team so let them enjoy it.

Yes I can. Even if today was that significant has anybody heard of being a gracious winner?

Don't know if you guys saw but I just found out. Not looking good for Medlen coming back which is a shame. We could use him. Maybe in September but I don't think he'll make his august deadline.

"unluckyluciano wrote:

Don't know if you guys saw but I just found out. Not looking good for Medlen coming back which is a shame. We could use him. Maybe in September but I don't think he'll make his august deadline.

That really sucks but not a huge surprise. It took Huddy almost an entire season of rehab. That seems to mostly be the standard. We'll probably see him work a few innnings in September or something. It could help if Moylan could at least come back. Any news on his status?

Looks like the middle of august.

News on chipper:

Jul 14 3B Chipper Jones (knee) was at Thursday's workout and said he expects to rejoin the Braves as soon as he is eligible to come off the disabled list. He had surgery to repair a tear in his right meniscus on July 9, the same day he was placed on the disabled list and will be eligible to come off on July 24. The Braves will be in Cincinnati wrapping up a trip that day.

That was a wild one today. The Nats always make them earn it. JJ had a rough outing just like Tommy yesterday. I hope they've gotten rid of the all-star break cobwebs now.

Wow..Bourne for Schaffer and 4 minor leaguers...Braves are serious this yr, that is our best lead off hitter since Kenny Lofton.

"padre31 wrote:

Wow..Bourne for Schaffer and 4 minor leaguers...Braves are serious this yr, that is our best lead off hitter since Kenny Lofton.

I thought it was three minor leaguers.

Great trade either way. It will be great to have a real lead off man that our good hitters can drive in. I don't think I can stand watching alex gonzales and the bottom of the order fail to get a man in from third with less than two outs too many more times.

Somebody tell the Atlanta Braves that they didn't clinch a playoff spot at the All-Star break. Damn it I'm getting tired of watching this sad excuse for offensive baseball. And while we're at it bring back the real Jair Jurrjens.

I too noticed JJ has been having a hard time as of late. The funny thing about the offense is I think uggla's been doing better lol

"unluckyluciano wrote:

I too noticed JJ has been having a hard time as of late. The funny thing about the offense is I think uggla's been doing better lol

Freeman and Uggla get hits at will and then are stranded by everybody else. The bottom of the order has been downright awful at getting runs over, even with less than two outs. JJ seems to be leaving pitches up a lot, he's had five homers hit off of him since the break, definitely not typical.

I'm starting to get worried about the last two months of the season. This has turned into an extended slump for the team as a whole.

Derek Lowe cost us a ballgame tonight. Complete garbage. This team is too talented to be falling behind in the wild card which is going to happen soon with this sorry excuse for baseball being played every night.

The Grind is in full effect right now, game after game in the summer heat, not sure if Freddi has had to deal with this before.

yeah they definately need to get it in gear before phillie surges them out of the division.

This is making me sick and what the hell is Freddi going to do about it? Nothing but garbage since the All-Star break. How about actually caring about winning a game and pulling Lowe when it's clear that he can't keep his pitches down? A grand slam isn't enough, we need to wait until he gives up a two run shot on top of it. Rest that bullpen Freddi... they'll get plenty of rest in October at this rate. This is the most talented Braves team in years and they're flushing it down the toilet.

What's funny is I ****ing knew Ankiel was going to hit a slam and I was going to have to listen to these Nats broadcasters verbally felate him some more. Damn MLB extra innings for blacking out the Braves broadcast in favor of these local guys. I could at least suffer with friendly broadcasters...

"padre31 wrote:

The Grind is in full effect right now, game after game in the summer heat, not sure if Freddi has had to deal with this before.

He needs to pull his head out of his fourth point of contact. If he would have pulled Derek Lowe at the right time it would be a manageable game. Newsflash Freddi, it's 90+ outside and the guy you have on the mound is 38.

Oh don't look now, another gNats homer.

No matter how old or banged up he gets Chipper always has one more Mets killin in him.

Good to see J-Hey hit a jack today.

"padre31 wrote:

Good to see J-Hey hit a jack today.

He crushed that thing. A no doubter to the deepest part of Citi Field. It's great to get out of that place with a series win and head down south to play a team we've done much better against this season. I can't believe how many homers were hit in this series in that stadium.

"muscle979 wrote:

He crushed that thing. A no doubter to the deepest part of Citi Field. It's great to get out of that place with a series win and head down south to play a team we've done much better against this season. I can't believe how many homers were hit in this series in that stadium.

The ball carries better there during the summer months for some reason. It's happened that way the last couple of years

I'm more concerned about Reyes exiting personally.

"Boik14 wrote:

The ball carries better there during the summer months for some reason. It's happened that way the last couple of years

I'm more concerned about Reyes exiting personally.

That's bad news. As good as he can be the injuries he constantly gets are going to have to hurt his value some in free agency. I just wonder how much.

"Boik14 wrote:

The ball carries better there during the summer months for some reason. It's happened that way the last couple of years

I'm more concerned about Reyes exiting personally.

I'm still stunned that the Mets are 4 back in the Wildcard...and were sellers at the trade deadline...wow...that is messing with my sense of reality, toss in Santana is out and double wow.

As for Reyes, imo the Beltran debacle should speak loudly, injured players are not good bets B14, not with that much money on the line, this is one of the reasons why Pujlos should get the big payday..the man is a tank and likely to play everyday no ifs ands or buts

In other news dan "I'm a late bloomer" Uggla has extended his hitting streak and is now over 200 batting average :D