The Braves are back in Atlanta for the weekend before heading off to Philly to open the regular season. Javier Vazquez will be on the mound for his final start of the spring.
There are some good interviews around the league today. Check out Ryan's interview with Myrtle Beach manager Rocket Wheeler -- a lot of good stuff about our young prospects. Fantasy Pros also did an interview with Brian McCann, check it out here.
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IF you are unlucky enough (like me) to not be able to see the game then DL Google Chrome and use this link: Braves Live
I think they are on there tonight.
yondaime4 - April 3, 2009
nevermind, its not there
yondaime4 - April 3, 2009
Top 1st
Three up, Three down.
2 Ks for Vazquez in that inning
Jay212033 - April 3, 2009
Yunel is injured
Jay212033 - April 3, 2009
Took the pickoff throw under his arm and knicked him in the chin.
sdp - April 3, 2009
oh good. I’m glad it wasn’t torn scrotum or something
yondaime4 - April 3, 2009
Bottom 2nd
Escobar with a leadoff single. 1 on, 0 out
KJ pops out. runner on 1st, 1 out
Infante flies out to RC. runner still on 1st, 2 out.
McCann K’s. End 1st. 0-0
Jay212033 - April 3, 2009
That should read Bottom 1st
Jay212033 - April 3, 2009
I think if I could have any hitter in baseball after Pujols, it would be Cabrera.
yondaime4 - April 3, 2009
I'll take
Hanley Ramirez
Jay212033 - April 3, 2009
ooooh. i stand corrected
yondaime4 - April 3, 2009
Do you get his 3 personally owned fast food restaurants too?
bigjoe - April 3, 2009
Interesting article about Cabrera on Fangraphs: link
Smoltz's Beard - April 4, 2009
Top 2nd
Cabrera flies out to RF. 1 out
Guillen pops out to SS. 2 out
Thames fouls out to McCann. Middle 2nd, 0-0
Jay212033 - April 3, 2009
there are a lot of pop outs so faar in this game on both sides.
yondaime4 - April 3, 2009
yep
Jay212033 - April 3, 2009
Bottom 2nd
Anderson fouls out to short LF. 1 out
Francoeur flies out to RF. 2 out
Kotchman grounds out to the pitcher. End 2nd, 0-0
Jay212033 - April 3, 2009
in fact that ground out was the first none K or pop/flyout.
yondaime4 - April 3, 2009
that's true
Jay212033 - April 3, 2009
Top 3rd
Inge K’s. 1 out
Treanor K’s. 2 out
Everett grounds out to KJ. End 3rd, 0-0
Jay212033 - April 3, 2009
4 Ks through 3 for Vazquez. Not bad at all
yondaime4 - April 3, 2009
interesting. 4 offspeed pitches to schafer all down and away.
yondaime4 - April 3, 2009
And he rolled to 1B……………maybe they’re onto something
Jay212033 - April 3, 2009
that is a little too quick for my taste. Maybe he is a professional hitter and can adjust quickly.
yondaime4 - April 3, 2009
I’ve watched him several times and he has a good approach at the plate so maybe he will adjust.
Jay212033 - April 3, 2009
Schafer needs to go the other way with that pitch.
Jay212033 - April 3, 2009
I’ve noticed that problem frequently during the few times I’ve seen him on TV this spring.
Smoltz's Beard - April 4, 2009
Bottom 3rd
Schafer grounds out to 1B. 1 out
Norton walks. 1 on, 1 out
Hick grounds into a DP. End 3rd, 0-0
Jay212033 - April 3, 2009
Top 4th
Granderson flies out to short LF. 1 out
Polanco flies out to CF. 2 out
Ordonez flies out to RF. middle 4th, 0-0(a very quick inning)
Jay212033 - April 3, 2009
I think the Tigers are ready to end ST. Especially playing the Braves.
Jay212033 - April 3, 2009
I guess Infante hit a homer? or was it chipper? the box score is fubar on MLB.com
yondaime4 - April 3, 2009
It was Infante
Jay212033 - April 3, 2009
Infante
2-0 Braves
esadb - April 3, 2009
Frenchy Double
2nd and 3rd kotchman up
esadb - April 3, 2009
Bottom 4th
KJ walks. 1 on, 0 out
Infante homers to LF. 2-0 Bravos!!!
McCann grounds out to 1B. 1 out
Anderson singles to RF. 1on, 1 out
Francoeur doubles to LF. runners on 2nd and 3rd, 1 out
Kotchman grounds out to 2B, Anderson scores, Francoeur to 3B. 3-0 Braves, 2 out
Schafer walks. runners on 1st and 3rd, 2 out
Norton K’s. End 4th, 3-0 Bravos
Jay212033 - April 3, 2009
nice 11 pitch AB from Schafer.
yondaime4 - April 3, 2009
Vazquez' line for the night
4 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 4 K!!! Awesome!!!
Jay212033 - April 3, 2009
Gonzalez is in
Jay212033 - April 3, 2009
Top 5th
Cabrera grounds out to 3B. 1 out
Guillen walks. 1 on, 1 out.(Tigers 1st base runner)
Thames Ks. 1 on, 2 out
Guillen SB. runner on 2nd, 2 out
Inge pop out to short LF. middle 5th, 3-0 Braves
Jay212033 - April 3, 2009
Nice inning by Gonzo.
Jay212033 - April 3, 2009
well if he pitches like that all season I guess he will be a good pick up
yondaime4 - April 3, 2009
huh?!?!
Jay212033 - April 3, 2009
Bottom 5th
Hicks walks. 1 on, 0 out
KJ hits into a FC. runner on 1st, 1 out.
KJ SB. runner on 2B, 1 out
Infante flies out to CF, KJ moves to 3B. 2 out
McCann Ks. End 5th, 3-0 Braves
Jay212033 - April 3, 2009
Vazquez is going to have damn good year.
And Wren is going to look like a genius.
sdp - April 3, 2009
+1
Smoltz's Beard - April 4, 2009
Gameday says that Yunel injured his arm.
MatM - April 3, 2009
Gameday is way off!
Jay212033 - April 3, 2009
BRUISED RIGHT BICEP
Day-to-day
sdp - April 3, 2009
Gameday IS right.
Jay212033 - April 3, 2009
Top 6th
Jeff Bennett in to pitch.
Treanor ground out to 3B. 1 out
Everett Ks. 2 out
Granderson doubles to deep CF. runner on 2nd, 2 out
Polanco lines out to 3B. middle 6th, still 3-0 Braves
Jay212033 - April 3, 2009
Bottom 6th
Anderson flies out to CF. 1 out
Francoeur grounds out sharply to SS. 2 out
Kotchman grounds out to 1B. End 6th, still 3-0 Braves
Jay212033 - April 3, 2009
Top 7th
Buddy Carlyle in to pitch.
Ordonez singles to CF, Josh Anderson in to pinch run. 1 on, 0 out
Cabrera singles to RC, Anderson to 3B. 2 on, 0 out
Guillen grounds into a 4-6-3 DP, Anderson scores. 3-1 Braves, 2 out
Thames lines out to SS. middle 7th, 3-1 Braves
Jay212033 - April 3, 2009
Bottom 7th
Schafer groundout sharply to 1B. 1 out
Norton grounds out to SS. 2 out
Hicks Ks. End 7th, 3-1 Braves
Jay212033 - April 3, 2009
Top 8th
Jerome Gamble in to pitch
Inge Ks. 1 out
Treanor grounds out to 3B. 2 out
Larrish grounded out to 2B. middle 8th, 3-1 Braves
Jay212033 - April 3, 2009
Bottom 8th
KJ flies out. 1 out
Infante grounds out to SS. 2 out
Sammons grounds out to 3B. End 8th, 3-1 Braves
Jay212033 - April 3, 2009
Top 9th
Frank Good on to pitch
Granderson pops out to LF. 1 out
Santiago doubles to RF. 1 out
J. Anderson singles to RF. Runners on 1st and 3rd, 1 out
Kelly pops out to SS. Runners still on 1st and 3rd, 2 out
Peter grounds out to C. Ball Game, 3-1 Braves
Jay212033 - April 3, 2009
BALLGAME
sdp - April 3, 2009
Lol. Frenchy was talking major shit about the Thillies
Loves it. Infante pwning everybody as usual. Player of the game. Frenchy had a good shot as well.
GO B-B-Bravos!!!
Chief Noc-A-Homa - April 3, 2009
What did Frenchster say?
sdp - April 3, 2009
Just something like, “I can’t believe they went all the way……Just can’t believe it……I mean, it’s PHILLIE. I would rather have the Mets go all the way instead. Anybody but the Thillies. (starts laughing and shaking his head)”
it was funny
Chief Noc-A-Homa - April 3, 2009
lol
Nice.
sdp - April 3, 2009
Going to see Kawakami and Hanson pitch tommorrow! Boo-yah! Man its gonna be great to be back at the Ted.
10-4 - April 3, 2009
1:05 ON SPORTSOUTH
sdp - April 3, 2009
I’m with ya. Can’t wait!
mccannfan - April 4, 2009
And look at the perfect weather you got...
enjoy yourselves!
But give yourself plenty of time for the construction traffic on the connector…4 lanes closed…
Lizziebeth - April 4, 2009
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