Sweet, we get to play the best team in baseball tonight in our first interleague matchup of the season. AND we get throw arguably our worst starting pitcher (so far this season) against one of the best pitchers in baseball.
How do we have a losing record at home? If we just broke even at home we would be leading the dvision by like 2 games. Maybe tonight is the night we start to turn this around. Maybe tonight is the night Kawakami rediscovers his command!
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Chipper is out with a sore toe.
Acosta up, Parr down
bigjoe - May 22, 2009
How’s Acosta been playing lately at AAA?
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
2.86 ERA, still walking guys
bigjoe - May 22, 2009
What's his WHIP?
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
1.27
bigjoe - May 22, 2009
Better than Parr!
Could be worse
ATLforlife - May 22, 2009
Tarp just went onto the field.
bigjoe - May 22, 2009
Any chance this gets in tonight?
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
RH says its not raining too hard
bigjoe - May 22, 2009
Better question:
If we get rained out, will we miss Halladay
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
He’d probably just get pushed back a day
bigjoe - May 22, 2009
Maybe tonight is the night that Halladay pulls a Hampton and breaks himself warming up!
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
Just realized this game isn’t in Toronto, means that I really overshot my attendance pick.
Lennox - May 22, 2009
I haven’t been here since last Sunday – I see we split the series with Colorado, and now we have guys on the DL.
I’ll read some of the other posts, but anyone care to sum up the last week for us in a nutshell?
NCChopper - May 22, 2009
Offense is either awesome or sucks. Same goes for the pitching.
bigjoe - May 22, 2009
Thanks bigjoe – I see things are just as they were before.
(did ya think y’all had gotten rid of me?)
NCChopper - May 22, 2009
NCChopper
Missed you, happy to see you back on her!
HEYJUDE - May 22, 2009
here not her fail
HEYJUDE - May 22, 2009
Freudian slip?
justincredubil02 - May 22, 2009
HeyJude
Thanks a bunch. :-)
NCChopper - May 22, 2009
Weather doesn’t look too bad on the radar:
ACTIVE RADAR – ATLANTA
NCChopper - May 22, 2009
HAHAHAHA
Did you see Prado’s high five with KK?
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
no
please describe
ATLforlife - May 22, 2009
so he did this high five twice really quick, then did the stereotypical asian bow with his hands together, and Kensin did it back. I rolled.
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
Screw that, did you see the AJC article today saying that KK bought one of Bow Wow’s old mansions, and a Maserati?
bigjoe - May 22, 2009
I saw that one
I wonder if he even knows whos crib he lives in or what he was doing.
What a stud… I like him more after reading that
ATLforlife - May 22, 2009
link please?
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-braves-blog/2009/05/21/infante-out-it-couldve-been-worse/
bigjoe - May 22, 2009
Tarp coming off. Game start 8:00
HEYJUDE - May 22, 2009
In the interim, I’m going to continue to watch college womens lacrosse
bigjoe - May 22, 2009
My condolences
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
At least you guys
haven’t been sitting around all afternoon (since 1 CST) waiting on a damn C-5 to take off…and are STILL waiting…
justincredubil02 - May 22, 2009
bigjoe - May 22, 2009
No! Makes me feel a little bit better!
HEYJUDE - May 22, 2009
start yet?
TomGarrett - May 22, 2009
Starting now
Lennox - May 22, 2009
Just now. 8:05 pm
NCChopper - May 22, 2009
finally some quick outs by KK
TomGarrett - May 22, 2009
Niiiiice quick first inning for KK.
NCChopper - May 22, 2009
Perfect inning? wtf
bigjoe - May 22, 2009
Kotchman in the 2 hole I like
That a boy - May 22, 2009
Anderson in the 3 hole wtf!!!
That a boy - May 22, 2009
Chipper is out, do you have a better solution?
bigjoe - May 22, 2009
Yeah Prado, His slug is higher then any brave why not. Anderson hasn’t hit for much power.
That a boy - May 22, 2009
If he’s gonna get pitches like that out pitch to GA all night, we have no chance.
NCChopper - May 22, 2009
LOLLL AT fire wren sign!
homerun - May 22, 2009
Ignorant
bigjoe - May 22, 2009
+ 100
HEYJUDE - May 22, 2009
There you go Heap
bigjoe - May 22, 2009
NU allows the go ahead goal with 10 seconds left in OT…they win the faceoff, take the ball 50 yards, and score to tie it as time expires. God bless womens college lacrosse
bigjoe - May 22, 2009
That pitch was filthy
bigjoe - May 22, 2009
The call was filthy, the pitch almost hit him.
Lennox - May 22, 2009
Yeah but the cut on that pitch deserved a strike
That a boy - May 22, 2009
I tend to think a pitch only deserves a strike when it goes over the plate.
Lennox - May 22, 2009
It was close enough is what i am saying, that pitch was nasty
That a boy - May 22, 2009
I replayed it a couple of times, I don’t think it got near the plate. It was practically in the batter’s box when it went by KJ, it was breaking in, but the catcher caught it and moved his glove over after the catch to make it look better than it was.
Lennox - May 22, 2009
How did we get men on the corners? I just tuned in
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
Your mom.
sdp - May 22, 2009
Kotchman singled, Heap single on a looper that was dove for and went off his flove
bigjoe - May 22, 2009
halladay over 25 pitches correct?
TomGarrett - May 22, 2009
On the button.
bigjoe - May 22, 2009
We’re going to SUDDEN VICTORY in Towson…awwwwwwwwesome
bigjoe - May 22, 2009
Who is this guy pitching? What did he do with KK?
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
I thought this Jays team was patient?
bigjoe - May 22, 2009
Over/under pitches Francoeur sees: 4
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
1 maybe 2
That a boy - May 22, 2009
under
justincredubil02 - May 22, 2009
Why does Bobby just flat refuse to call the steal?
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
Becasue we have no one on our team that can steal?
Lennox - May 22, 2009
We have no speed
That a boy - May 22, 2009
NORTHWESTERN WINS AND THE STRIVE FOR FIVE IS ALIVE
bigjoe - May 22, 2009
FYF should have swung at the first one this time
strike right down the middle
HEYJUDE - May 22, 2009
Mmmmmmmmmm…ballpark food…
bigjoe - May 22, 2009
halliday looks like he is laboring
or is that just me?
btw, 50Ks for Schafer now.
justincredubil02 - May 22, 2009
I feel for the Kid
That a boy - May 22, 2009
some guy on the link just said halladay isnt on a pitch count and might throw 150 pitches
TomGarrett - May 22, 2009
that would be super-retarded
if Toronto’s manager does that
justincredubil02 - May 22, 2009
he's not been known to be overly cautious with halladay
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
I praise the Braves for not giving players the option of rejecting trades, and now I see why after watching the Padres. Kevin Towers has got to be kicking his self!
That a boy - May 22, 2009
Pardon my french, but
Kevin Towers is a fucking fool
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
When was the last time that the Braves actually attempted to trade the sort of guy might have a NTC and had more than a few months left on his deal?
Lennox - May 22, 2009
AL has the big edge in interplay, the hitting of an NL pitcher doesn’t come close to the advantage the AL teams get from having a regular DH on their squad.
Lennox - May 22, 2009
KK is looking more like the pitcher I thought we were getting!
HEYJUDE - May 22, 2009
+1
He also deserved better than the really late time call too.
A guy could get hurt like that.
NCChopper - May 22, 2009
my thoughts exactly on the time out call
HEYJUDE - May 22, 2009
The Ricky Nolasco experiment is over.
2 IP, 8 H, 8 ER, 1 BB, 2 K. ERA: 9.07
bigjoe - May 22, 2009
ouch
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
KK is flat nasty tonight
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
Nice play ODARP
bigjoe - May 22, 2009
windows media link...
mms://shared.streamwebtown.com/mlbballers
mdhenshaw - May 22, 2009
Where is everyone tonight?
Am I the only one staying in on a rainy night watching the Braves?
HEYJUDE - May 22, 2009
it seems theres about 5-6 of us
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
They are missing good pitching by KK
HEYJUDE - May 22, 2009
Lazy Friday night, watching the Braves.
Not many of us, but quality is better than quantity… ;-)
NCChopper - May 22, 2009
Not bad FUGA
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
DID YALL SEE THEM WHEELSSSSSSSSSSS
TomGarrett - May 22, 2009
nice mac! 1st and 2nd no outs
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
Come on KJ
That a boy - May 22, 2009
we need to take advantage of this…
mdhenshaw - May 22, 2009
None out. Come on
bigjoe - May 22, 2009
Bobby and the bunts
Lennox - May 22, 2009
a totally wasted at bat thanks to the bunt attempt
mdhenshaw - May 22, 2009
we’re lucky that wasn’t caught
mdhenshaw - May 22, 2009
Kelly looks foolish
bigjoe - May 22, 2009
How so? The idiot manager puts the bunt on, gets him two strikes, then the ump gives another ridiculous strike call.
Lennox - May 22, 2009
Halladay is gonna get those calls.
bigjoe - May 22, 2009
Then there’s absolutely nothing you can do about it.
Lennox - May 22, 2009
Jesus that one was framed!!
That a boy - May 22, 2009
At least he moved the runners
bigjoe - May 22, 2009
2 outs, 2nd and 3rd...
how can frenchy fuck this up?
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
alphabetical or chronological?
mdhenshaw - May 22, 2009
He cant he wont I have faith in him
That a boy - May 22, 2009
two in scoring position for FYC
mdhenshaw - May 22, 2009
The C better stand for cocksucker
bigjoe - May 22, 2009
That pitch was in the dirt.
bigjoe - May 22, 2009
Frenchy you suck so bad
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
FUCKING HELL NO MORE FRANCOUER PLEASE
THIS MADNESS MUST END
get swoll yunel - May 22, 2009
Chip Carey is a pretty terrible announcer.
mdhenshaw - May 22, 2009
His toe tap is back, he tapped like six taps before he swung, we cant trade him we wont get anything, were better off keeping him!
That a boy - May 22, 2009
just send the motherfucker to the fucking minors… fuck his feelings…. he’s getting paid almost 4 mil to be one of the worst players in baseball.
get swoll yunel - May 22, 2009
We can’t afford to keep him in our line up, he’s losing us Games on offense and defense!
HEYJUDE - May 22, 2009
Shakes head – screams vulgarity – wonders WHY I continue to do this.
NCChopper - May 22, 2009
It’s kind of difficult to pick on one guy for hitting poorly when the team is so bad offensively.
mdhenshaw - May 22, 2009
Lets pick on the worst guy, shall we?
bigjoe - May 22, 2009
Who is the worst on the team of regular starters with RISP?
NCChopper - May 22, 2009
Who cares about average with RISP?
bigjoe - May 22, 2009
And just for the hell of it…
Among starters, its Francoeur. Hilarious.
bigjoe - May 22, 2009
Oh wait, Anderson. In 14 PA
bigjoe - May 22, 2009
Is that a testament to Frenchy’s worth or the failure of the rest?
NCChopper - May 22, 2009
He’s at .271, with probably one walk
bigjoe - May 22, 2009
Jeff Francoeur
AVG=OBP, right?
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
Of course
bigjoe - May 22, 2009
how good is Toronto’s bullpen?
mdhenshaw - May 22, 2009
Scott Downs is filthy.
bigjoe - May 22, 2009
KK must be well rested in that new mansion
TomGarrett - May 22, 2009
KK saved his best game of the year against Halliday? I probably would have traded this for a separate start. I’m just sayin’
mdhenshaw - May 22, 2009
I bet...
KK is going to be everyone’s favorite player…
MatM - May 22, 2009
chip says
that teams who focus on working the count and having a high OBP don’t win WS titles.
awesome.
get swoll yunel - May 22, 2009
*facepalm*
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
i dig joe simpson and his homer-esque tendencies, but his “old school” adherence to shit like batting average and rbi’s and calling bullshit on defensive metrics and OBP is pretty tired.
get swoll yunel - May 22, 2009
I understand people having problems with defensive metrics, as they can be rather complex. Stuff like OBP and RBI are just simple matters of logic that should be easy enough to grasp.
Lennox - May 22, 2009
is chip’s only qualification the fact that he’s related to a Carey?
mdhenshaw - May 22, 2009
most likely.
get swoll yunel - May 22, 2009
Thats all you really need in life sir, is to know people!
That a boy - May 22, 2009
positive
kawakami is fuckin’ dealing.
get swoll yunel - May 22, 2009
he needs to hit one out of the park.
mdhenshaw - May 22, 2009
+10
We need to give him some support…. NOW.
NCChopper - May 22, 2009
YES
Is Ryan closing for the Jays right now? Who do we need to worry about in the pen besides Downs
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
KK K's Barajas
God that just rolls right off the tongue soooo well
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
KK is earning some of his pay tonight!
HEYJUDE - May 22, 2009
I hope people realize KK is a pretty good pitcher and with the exception of one awful start, has been at least decent in every start.
MatM - May 22, 2009
if dude would just cut down on the walks (which i’m sure he’ll eventually do on a consistent basis, given his stellar control in japan), i think he’ll be just fine
get swoll yunel - May 22, 2009
Schafer bunting. I love it.
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
KK helps himself since nobody else will
That a boy - May 22, 2009
or maybe not
That a boy - May 22, 2009
Looked like a little leaguer there
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
Halladay can do that to the best, I hate that he is pitching against us but its been a joy watching a great pitcher like this
That a boy - May 22, 2009
Absolutely.
I just hope we can tag him at least once. Next inning is our best shot at Halladay
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
i understand the idea behind "small ball" and all
but why does bobby basically lay down and play scared anytime we face a dominant pitcher?
get swoll yunel - May 22, 2009
It is his way.
Lennox - May 22, 2009
additionally
for a guy that is so renowned as a “player’s manager”, he obviously has no confidence whatsoever in kelly johnson.
which is bizarre.
get swoll yunel - May 22, 2009
Which when juxtaposed with his fervent devotion to Jeff Francoeur, looks even more bizzare.
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
KJ is also a very good bunter.
mdhenshaw - May 22, 2009
I’m not sure bobby’s behind the lay down and play scared thing… I think that’s just a natural aspect of this current lineup.
mdhenshaw - May 22, 2009
bobby is always trying to lay down bunts against great pitchers early in games in misguided attempts to try and eek out runs to gain a small lead.
or he’ll play the infield in when the other team has a one run lead very early in the game.
he’s been doing stuff like that for years.
get swoll yunel - May 22, 2009
So Chip and Joe are talking we could give Randy Johnson his 300th?
How grand.
NCChopper - May 22, 2009
If he wins, he'll probably throw another perfecto against us.
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
Hmm… gameday called the pitch that KK struck Barajas out with a change up, but it looked like a shuuto to me
MatM - May 22, 2009
That was nasty KK
That a boy - May 22, 2009
That curve is a thing of beauty tonight.
get swoll yunel - May 22, 2009
That [insert any pitch KK has thrown] is a thing of beauty tonight
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
KK makes Scutaro looks ridiculous
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
looks like Scutaro is questioning everything after that pitch
mdhenshaw - May 22, 2009
Another shuuto
MatM - May 22, 2009
Fucking right!
get swoll yunel - May 22, 2009
KK with the KKK
Ive always wanted to say that
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
and by KKK, i mean 3 K’s, not well, you get the idea….
facepalm
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
I’m thrilled you could.
Great job so far by KK.
NCChopper - May 22, 2009
God KK is good tonight!
HEYJUDE - May 22, 2009
KK is matching Hallady pitch for pitch….. this is great to watch.
frozen rope - May 22, 2009
KK… your NL Cy Young winner
mdhenshaw - May 22, 2009
So...
who wants to move KK to the pen?
MatM - May 22, 2009
FUDGE.
Thought Koch had one there.
NCChopper - May 22, 2009
with no wind, he probably does
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
OK FUGA
howabout a HR…remember what those are?
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
guess not
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
Time to get KK some runs!
HEYJUDE - May 22, 2009
I want him going up there for the DOWns!!
That a boy - May 22, 2009
LOL
mac trying to bunt
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
Come on HEAP….!
NCChopper - May 22, 2009
9 walks in 73.2 innings. HOLY FUCK
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
MAC WITH A STEAL
get swoll yunel - May 22, 2009
HaHaHa Heap stealing.
NCChopper - May 22, 2009
HEAP
That a boy - May 22, 2009
Speed demon….
frozen rope - May 22, 2009
Brian McCann is our steals leader!!!
=]
Scott Coleman - May 22, 2009
that is a sad stat for the Braves…..
frozen rope - May 22, 2009
WHEEELS
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
I should have mentioned that in my interview today.
bigjoe - May 22, 2009
OK Kelly – it’s TIME to come through.
NCChopper - May 22, 2009
if he strikes out on a 2 seamer one more time
ill probably cry.
Scott Coleman - May 22, 2009
That is effing awful our leader in steals only has two
That a boy - May 22, 2009
and it’s our catcher! God help us!
HEYJUDE - May 22, 2009
love it! Go heap Go!
HEYJUDE - May 22, 2009
Brian McCann tied for team lead in steals. Thats unacceptable
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
FUCK
so close
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
You know its bad when our once over weight catcher leads our team in steals.
Mighty Healthy - May 22, 2009
Kelly slowed down with those choppy steps there, damn
MatM - May 22, 2009
what happened???
Mighty Healthy - May 22, 2009
Kelly hit a slow grounder and he must have mistimed his footsteps, he was kinda in between and had to slow down and take short, choppy steps before the bag. I think he could’ve beat it out.
MatM - May 22, 2009
the run wouldn’t have scored on the play anyway.
mdhenshaw - May 22, 2009
yeah and FYF is up next so its not like we woulda scored..
Scott Coleman - May 22, 2009
sad.. but true
Mighty Healthy - May 22, 2009
It’s Prado
MatM - May 22, 2009
it’s painful to watch this team on offense.
mdhenshaw - May 22, 2009
Its Halladay. Tonight, it's not really our fault
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
I agree… it’s more of a general statement
mdhenshaw - May 22, 2009
The ability to get a hit with RISP seems mighty important right now.
(and LACK thereof)
NCChopper - May 22, 2009
its all good
Kenshin Fucking Kawakami is dealing!!!
But now i say that, bring on a 6 run inning.
Scott Coleman - May 22, 2009
you knock on wood, sir!
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
i just did
took my pants off. =]
Scott Coleman - May 22, 2009
LMAO…
Mighty Healthy - May 22, 2009
Damn. I snorted on that one mv
NCChopper - May 22, 2009
Holy hell
I’m late to this party… Who is this guy and what has he done with KK?
l0stnumber - May 22, 2009
BREAKING NEWS
Kenshin Kawakami tests positive for steroids. Out 50 games.
Yeah, that would just be our luck wouldnt it?
Scott Coleman - May 22, 2009
With the way he is pitching all we needed was one
That a boy - May 22, 2009
not the fucking wave
jesus christ, braves fans
get swoll yunel - May 22, 2009
it probably scared KK
Scott Coleman - May 22, 2009
Don Sutton pretty much poisoned me forever on the wave.
mdhenshaw - May 22, 2009
Are we 15 innings w/o a run?
mdhenshaw - May 22, 2009
THE HOOK!
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
I’m thinking KK is getting comfortable with the MLB baseball, that control we heard about is showing up.
MatM - May 22, 2009
This is the PERFECT night to show it.
ATLandKC - May 22, 2009
This game is going into the 8th inning and its only been played for 1hr and 45 mins thus far
That a boy - May 22, 2009
top of the 7th my bad
That a boy - May 22, 2009
KK is channeling maddux
get swoll yunel - May 22, 2009
CRUISING...
Mighty Healthy - May 22, 2009
PLEA to the Offense: Can we PLEASE get KK a run?
NCChopper - May 22, 2009
Can’t be too mad at them, they are facing Halladay
MatM - May 22, 2009
I wouldn’t be so frustrated if we hadn’t had so many in scoring position and left them there.
NCChopper - May 22, 2009
Facing cook and Halladay back to back Jesus
That a boy - May 22, 2009
Does KK have one left in him??
bigjoe - May 22, 2009
Only 90 pitches, I’d send him out
MatM - May 22, 2009
ditto
pitching great, might have extras. gotta send him
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
Frenchy and Schafer up:
Over/Under 5% chance of getting a hit?
Scott Coleman - May 22, 2009
I hear alot of boos for frenchy are we in Philly
That a boy - May 22, 2009
See if Frenchy can take one out of here...
HAH
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
he sucks so much, its not even funny anymore
Mighty Healthy - May 22, 2009
FYF FUCKING LACES ONE
get swoll yunel - May 22, 2009
HOLY SHIT!!!
I just pissed purple.
Scott Coleman - May 22, 2009
Ignorance alert: Can someone explain….
What the Over/Under I keep reading here are related to and mean?
NCChopper - May 22, 2009
An over/under is a betting thing, a number is given and you bet whether the result will be over or under, a percentage doesn’t really apply to over/under.
MatM - May 22, 2009
SMALL BALL MOTHERFUCKERS
get swoll yunel - May 22, 2009
Yeah I think they heard all of us bitching about no stealing
That a boy - May 22, 2009
god i hope so
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
Nice Frenchy!
You did something right!!!
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
not anymore
jesus christ. FML
Scott Coleman - May 22, 2009
oh man
get swoll yunel - May 22, 2009
Talk about bad fucking luck
That a boy - May 22, 2009
UFC Unleashed online is so ridiculously fun
bigjoe - May 22, 2009
AAAAAAAAAND FAIL
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
EFF WHY EFF BABY
bigjoe - May 22, 2009
Damn, damn, damn.
Lennox - May 22, 2009
i sense a run coming…
Mighty Healthy - May 22, 2009
i sense you arent watching the braves game.
=/
Scott Coleman - May 22, 2009
ouch
mdhenshaw - May 22, 2009
So, Frenchy taking base running lessons from Escobar I see.
NCChopper - May 22, 2009
can’t really blame him for that
mdhenshaw - May 22, 2009
yea agreed
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
that’s truly terrible luck
mdhenshaw - May 22, 2009
what happened??
Mighty Healthy - May 22, 2009
After Frenchy stole 2nd, Logan lined out and Frenchy got doubled off
MatM - May 22, 2009
Get this prick out of Atlanta plz ty. Cut his ass, I don’t care.
Facestealer - May 22, 2009
FYF Dumb Ass!
HEYJUDE - May 22, 2009
how is the inning over!?
Mighty Healthy - May 22, 2009
schafer lined out to first; double play on frenchy at 2nd.
shit.
Scott Coleman - May 22, 2009
The bright side of that DP
KK pitches another inning.
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
aaand as soon as i post that, rolen doubles
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
just in time to give up a double.
Scott Coleman - May 22, 2009
then that happens… I almost don’t have to watch the rest of this game.
mdhenshaw - May 22, 2009
How long does Bobby keep him in
That a boy - May 22, 2009
If he doesn’t get the next guy out, pull him
MatM - May 22, 2009
Here we are again with our pitchers with no room for error.
NCChopper - May 22, 2009
that was maddux-esque
tell me it wasn’t
get swoll yunel - May 22, 2009
definitely was
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
NICE PLAY KK!
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
KK is dealing
That a boy - May 22, 2009
I would walk this guy
That a boy - May 22, 2009
yes
get swoll yunel - May 22, 2009
for the record
i’d totally walk barajas
get swoll yunel - May 22, 2009
Yeah, Joe had a good point. Set up the DP, get Roy out of the game …
Lennox - May 22, 2009
Make them make a decision at the very least.
NCChopper - May 22, 2009
Shit my heart just fell out my chest
That a boy - May 22, 2009
kk’s pitches are starting to get a bunch of plate
get swoll yunel - May 22, 2009
I almost had a heart attack there
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
You gotta give him that pitch ump
MatM - May 22, 2009
Gave it to Halladay on KJ
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
Twice.
NCChopper - May 22, 2009
damn fine pitch there
get swoll yunel - May 22, 2009
Yes fucking Yes
That a boy - May 22, 2009
Buh BYE Doc
get swoll yunel - May 22, 2009
YES! NO MORE ROY
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
Bring in Eric O
MatM - May 22, 2009
Who’s likely for the Jays in the 8th and 9th?
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
No keep in KK he deserves to get through this inning
That a boy - May 22, 2009
Plus he is due up next
That a boy - May 22, 2009
KK probably has no idea what happened during the meeting on the mound.
mdhenshaw - May 22, 2009
haha
“why does this guy always walk to the mound with his hands in the back of his pockets?”
get swoll yunel - May 22, 2009
i'm not one to usually bitch about umps
but this guy’s zone is smaller for kk
get swoll yunel - May 22, 2009
un mas kawakami san
ONE MORE OUT@!
Scott Coleman - May 22, 2009
ahead 1-2!
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
Wow 103 pitches tonight for KK just 34 balls thats what I call control bitch
That a boy - May 22, 2009
thats fucking impressive.
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
that must be what we're paying 8.5 million for
funny. i never realized it until tonight!
Scott Coleman - May 22, 2009
I like seeing his emotion tonight too.
He’s fired up.
NCChopper - May 22, 2009
beautiful!!!
get swoll yunel - May 22, 2009
NIIICEEE!!! THE HOOOOOK
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
Do you LOVE it or do you LOVE it!!!???
NCChopper - May 22, 2009
FUCK YA
thata baby. do the kawakami dance everybody!
Scott Coleman - May 22, 2009
KK IS THE MAN
bigjoe - May 22, 2009
God, He's Good!
HEYJUDE - May 22, 2009
That was nasty as shit I like this kid, I bet whoever had that fire Wren sign got punched cuz he looks like a genius tonight!
That a boy - May 22, 2009
Damn KK
MatM - May 22, 2009
What a great pitching duel……..this is the KK we have been waiting to see
frozen rope - May 22, 2009
get some runs for the man!
mdhenshaw - May 22, 2009
+ 1000
HEYJUDE - May 22, 2009
Hopefully, this will also give him a big confidence boost for next time.
NCChopper - May 22, 2009
Aside from FYF, even if we lose I would still chalk tonight up as a win.
Facestealer - May 22, 2009
anyone have a scouting report on the Jays bullpen?
i know a few guys are hurt but thats it…
Scott Coleman - May 22, 2009
8 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 7 K
bigjoe - May 22, 2009
Who would’ve thought Kawakami would have better stats than Halladay?
ATLandKC - May 22, 2009
He’s the River Emperor.
Lennox - May 22, 2009
WHERE WAS THIS VERSION OF KK BEFORE???
bravesfan1047 - May 22, 2009
I really think the ball was bothering him
MatM - May 22, 2009
Take a curtain call KK
MatM - May 22, 2009
Im having an orgasm thinking about a rotation of Lowe, JJ, JV, Hudson and KK in August
That a boy - May 22, 2009
haha do w/e you'll do, but thats true we do have some nasty nasty pitchers, if our offense would producee...
bravesfan1047 - May 22, 2009
thata boy!
MATT DIAZ STRIKES AGAIN.
Scott Coleman - May 22, 2009
Shouldn’t he come up to bat to “Lean Back”?
jokastrength - May 22, 2009
hahaha
definitely
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
+1
Scott Coleman - May 22, 2009
MATTY D!
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
Tomahawk chop …. and singing….. it’s TIME.
NCChopper - May 22, 2009
MATTYD IS THE MAN
bigjoe - May 22, 2009
Do we see bunt here
That a boy - May 22, 2009
I hope so
MatM - May 22, 2009
Note to Bobby, Diaz rakes lefties, never start GAnderson vs. lefties
MatM - May 22, 2009
I was talking about big girls with my buddy on XBL and got KOed in 20 seconds. What the fuck
bigjoe - May 22, 2009
come on esco
ill pay for your next highlight treatment at your favorite salon if you get him in.
Scott Coleman - May 22, 2009
(what happened with Matty?) a HR?
bravesfan1047 - May 22, 2009
double
Scott Coleman - May 22, 2009
what’s a HR?
mdhenshaw - May 22, 2009
Shoulda been a triple but it went over the fence
bigjoe - May 22, 2009
GOOD BOY YUNEL
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
CMMON KOTCH YOU GOT THIS
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
Just the guy I want up
That a boy - May 22, 2009
Thank god, he inside outed it the other way
MatM - May 22, 2009
Koch….can do it.
NCChopper - May 22, 2009
C’mon Klutchman
Lennox - May 22, 2009
21533…. hmm I was low on that.
jokastrength - May 22, 2009
Yeah baby now who closes!!
That a boy - May 22, 2009
YESSSSSSSSSSS
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
Good job Kotchy
frozen rope - May 22, 2009
Nice
Lennox - May 22, 2009
We need more than 1 run with our bullpen coming in!
HEYJUDE - May 22, 2009
+1000
AMEN.
NCChopper - May 22, 2009
Klutch!!!!!!
NCChopper - May 22, 2009
did you see the huge smile on KK’s face? WONDERFUL
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
CASEEEEEEEY
bigjoe - May 22, 2009
Raffy or Gonzo?
mdhenshaw - May 22, 2009
my bet is on Gonzo, but i guess its more of the lefty righty matchups
bravesfan1047 - May 22, 2009
I would go with Soriano, the next 3 are all righties
MatM - May 22, 2009
Gonzo
That a boy - May 22, 2009
Casey at the motherfucking bat
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
Leon time
Lennox - May 22, 2009
YES!
sdp - May 22, 2009
dont show pictures of my son on here.
Scott Coleman - May 22, 2009
You sure that is a guy?
jokastrength - May 22, 2009
yes
its my son!
Scott Coleman - May 22, 2009
gonzo.
if you dont get the save, myself and everyone else on this message board will beat you until you cant take a piss anymore.
Scott Coleman - May 22, 2009
+1
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
Lately, I have this hopeful, but uneasy feeling when he takes the mound.
NCChopper - May 22, 2009
ditto.
Scott Coleman - May 22, 2009
He makes me nervous too!
HEYJUDE - May 22, 2009
I don’t trust gonzo
mdhenshaw - May 22, 2009
Bobby better bring in Raffy at the first sign of trouble
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
Wanted to stop by to say one thing:
MATTY D > *
musicman - May 22, 2009
I want raffy
That a boy - May 22, 2009
dos mas
senor gonzalez.
Scott Coleman - May 22, 2009
One down!
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
GIVE IT UP FOR SAMURAI KEN, EVERYBODY!
Way to earn your paycheck tonight, brotherman.
sdp - May 22, 2009
Racist.
bigjoe - May 22, 2009
One down…
bigjoe - May 22, 2009
Dammit
That a boy - May 22, 2009
oh my god
here we go.
Scott Coleman - May 22, 2009
SHIT
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
there’s the Gonzo 9th inning double
mdhenshaw - May 22, 2009
Cmon Gonzo, lets shut em down
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
what does Cox have against Raffy?
mdhenshaw - May 22, 2009
especially with all the righties up
Sparklemotion - May 22, 2009
That slider was nasty
MatM - May 22, 2009
two down
jokastrength - May 22, 2009
jesus
my heart skipped like 9 beats there
Scott Coleman - May 22, 2009
Your resting heart rate might be a little too high.
jokastrength - May 22, 2009
thats what i get for watching the 2009 atlanta braves.
Scott Coleman - May 22, 2009
Ok Gonzo lets get a K here
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
Drama. Always drama.
NCChopper - May 22, 2009
Is it me or were Mac and Gonzo’s faces really close there?
MatM - May 22, 2009
good game- knew we would get a win tonight…. :)
jokastrength - May 22, 2009
Bury a slider here Gonzo
MatM - May 22, 2009
Prado almost killed me
Lennox - May 22, 2009
Best Game this year!
HEYJUDE - May 22, 2009
HOLY FUCK!!!
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
AHHHHHHHHHHHHH THANK FUCKING GOD
bigjoe - May 22, 2009
holly fuck what a way to end this game I love it. Well worth it my fellow fans!!!
That a boy - May 22, 2009
i think i just had a mini heart attack
mdhenshaw - May 22, 2009
what happened?
Just following on Gameday……
rdf8585 - May 22, 2009
Slow grounder to Prado, he kicks it in the air, guns it to first and gets him by a step
bigjoe - May 22, 2009
scariest play i've ever seen.
kotch had a hell of a stretch too.
Scott Coleman - May 22, 2009
he also threw it low, and Kotchman had to dig it out
Lennox - May 22, 2009
prado bobbled the grounder but still made the play at first
mdhenshaw - May 22, 2009
OH MY GOD! I think I just had a heart attack
MatM - May 22, 2009
Does Chipper make that play?
Zeus12888 - May 22, 2009
Chipper doesn’t botch it to begin with
bigjoe - May 22, 2009
idk
his defense has been shit lately.
Scott Coleman - May 22, 2009
chipper batted for the cycle and cured aids
mdhenshaw - May 22, 2009
Are you kidding? Chipper is oen of the best at coming in on the ball.
Lennox - May 22, 2009
i know
but this year he;s had a few more errors than usual. but who gives a F? prado made it anyways!
Scott Coleman - May 22, 2009
He’s made a few errors, but not on plays like that. He’s also made some great plays recently, taking away doubles and throwing the runner out from his knees.
Lennox - May 22, 2009
OMG. Koch and Prado deserve a steak dinner courtesy of Gonzo.
NCChopper - May 22, 2009
Prado gets a steak for almost botching the play?
Lennox - May 22, 2009
For sticking with one and keeping his wits to FINISH the play.
NCChopper - May 22, 2009
Good for him and all, but saying that Gonzo should buy him a steak is implying that he bailed Gonzo out, when, in actuality, he was bailing himself out.
Lennox - May 22, 2009
That’s one way to look at it, and a valid point.
We could also say that Prado/Koch bailed Gonzo out for giving up the double and having to pitch with a guy on 3rd with a 1 run lead.
NCChopper - May 22, 2009
Fucking sick!
Facestealer - May 22, 2009
NCChopper - May 22, 2009
PRADO!!!
i love you.
Scott Coleman - May 22, 2009
Holy fucking hell what a great game!
Kawakami outpitches the best pitcher in baseball. A hit with two productive out to score the only run of the game.
VictorW - May 22, 2009
ok, time to leave for Cali
LETS GOOO BRAVES.
Scott Coleman - May 22, 2009
Nite all. It’s been REAL!
Thank goodness we started this series with a WIN (at home).
And, handed Toronto their first shutout this year.
NCChopper - May 22, 2009
BRAVES WIN! BRAVES WIN! BRAVES WIN!
sdp - May 22, 2009
Why did the last play have to be like that
Why couldn’t it be a routine K
mnesos - May 22, 2009
Don't think anybody was expecting a W tonite....
I’m glad Ken finally brought the stuff I was seeing in spring training. Great game.
Chief Noc-A-Homa - May 22, 2009
that is a game
That we wouldn’t have won in ’08 or ’07
beeswax - May 22, 2009
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