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  • Sportsforever
    NL MVP
    • Mar 2005
    • 20368

    #616
    Re: 2009 Atlanta Braves

    Originally posted by p_rushing
    I was just looking at the schedule, it is very favorable to winning the division. It will that a sweep or 2 of the Phillies, but the division is still in play. I didn't think I would be saying that earlier in the year.
    I think one thing that really favors us is that if it comes down to the final weekend we finish with 4 games against the Nats...
    "People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." - Rogers Hornsby

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    • p_rushing
      Hall Of Fame
      • Feb 2004
      • 14514

      #617
      Re: 2009 Atlanta Braves

      Originally posted by Sportsforever
      I think one thing that really favors us is that if it comes down to the final weekend we finish with 4 games against the Nats...
      Its better than that. The last week is 3 vs Nats, 3 vs Mets, 4 vs Nats.

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      • jt45
        All Star
        • Apr 2003
        • 5074

        #618
        Re: 2009 Atlanta Braves

        We haven't played that great against Washington this year.... just 5-4 against them so far, but its definitely better than others we could be playing to close out the season. Also have to think they will have dealt off Kearns, Willingham, Johnson, etc. by then and will have several youngsters up (specifically young pitching).


        EDIT: Woah.... Just found two really cool stats while researching our stats vs. Nats this year. We lead the Majors in both team batting average (.304) and ERA (2.39) since the All-Star break. AMAZING.

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        • crques
          All Star
          • Apr 2004
          • 5045

          #619
          Re: 2009 Atlanta Braves

          Read this on the Braves official site. Looks like Bennett's pickin up right where he left off. I dread seeing him back on the roster.

          Tidbits
          Infielder Omar Infante, who fractured his left hand on May 20, took live batting practice for the first time on Sunday. After returning to the clubhouse from the batting cage, Infante received a round of applause from his teammates to commemorate the occasion. ... Right-handed pitchers Jeff Bennett (broken left hand) and Buddy Carlyle (upper back strain) both made rehab appearances Saturday night at Triple-A Gwinnett. Making his first rehab assignment, Bennett allowed two runs on two hits in one inning, and Carlyle allowed three hits in two innings in his second rehab assignment.

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          • Kohlstar20
            MVP
            • Feb 2005
            • 1034

            #620
            Re: 2009 Atlanta Braves

            Originally posted by crques
            Read this on the Braves official site. Looks like Bennett's pickin up right where he left off. I dread seeing him back on the roster.

            Tidbits
            Infielder Omar Infante, who fractured his left hand on May 20, took live batting practice for the first time on Sunday. After returning to the clubhouse from the batting cage, Infante received a round of applause from his teammates to commemorate the occasion. ... Right-handed pitchers Jeff Bennett (broken left hand) and Buddy Carlyle (upper back strain) both made rehab appearances Saturday night at Triple-A Gwinnett. Making his first rehab assignment, Bennett allowed two runs on two hits in one inning, and Carlyle allowed three hits in two innings in his second rehab assignment.
            Bennett is garbage. I hope he doesn't find himself back on the ML roster until they expand in September and even then I hope we don't see him. Maybe he will punch another wall and be out for the rest of the season. I cannot believe Infante, Carlyle, and Hudson will all be back within the next 2-3 weeks. Talk about perfect timing down the strech.
            Last edited by Kohlstar20; 07-27-2009, 08:21 PM.

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            • crques
              All Star
              • Apr 2004
              • 5045

              #621
              Re: 2009 Atlanta Braves

              OUCH!! That loss last night hurt. The look on the Braves players' faces said it all. I think they were all in disbelief when Gload hit the homerun. Soriano has been nasty lately and I really wasn't expecting to lose after Anderson hit the go-ahead homer in the 9th. He just didn't have his stuff last night, as was evident by the leadoff walk. I think that loss was the dagger in our division hopes, being 8 GB now. At least the Rockies lost so we're still only 3 GB in the wildcard, but that would have been a big win against a team that's right there with us in the standings. I wasn't really expecting a sweep in the series but was hoping for 2 out of 3, so there's still a chance for that I suppose. It will be tough to bounce back from that one though.

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              • Speedy
                #Ace
                • Apr 2008
                • 16143

                #622
                Re: 2009 Atlanta Braves

                I don't blame the loss on Soriano but the "short" umpire. He threw 3 pitches to Ross that should've been strikes that were called balls...I'm partly surprised Bobby didn't get tossed.

                It's sad that JJ couldn't get a win - he's been pitching phenominal and doesn't have anything to show it.
                Originally posted by Gibson88
                Anyone who asked for an ETA is not being Master of their Domain.
                It's hard though...especially when I got my neighbor playing their franchise across the street...maybe I will occupy myself with Glamore Magazine.

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                • jt45
                  All Star
                  • Apr 2003
                  • 5074

                  #623
                  Re: 2009 Atlanta Braves

                  Here's hoping we bounce back and that we deal for another reliever before Friday. I would love to flip Kelly and a prospect over to Baltimore for George Sherrill.

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                  • crques
                    All Star
                    • Apr 2004
                    • 5045

                    #624
                    Re: 2009 Atlanta Braves

                    Originally posted by WakeUnc2321
                    I don't blame the loss on Soriano but the "short" umpire. He threw 3 pitches to Ross that should've been strikes that were called balls...I'm partly surprised Bobby didn't get tossed.

                    It's sad that JJ couldn't get a win - he's been pitching phenominal and doesn't have anything to show it.
                    I agree. I thought his strike zone was questionable all night and Cox was fuming in the dugout.

                    I read on mlbtraderumors.com that the Braves inquired about Sanchez from the Pirates earlier this week. Unless they were planning to move Prado, I don't really understand why they would be interested in acquiring him. I would much rather have Prado than Sanchez right now anyway. I think we need a middle reliever or two. We're getting Infante back soon so I don't really see the need for another infielder. The only move I would be interested in, aside from a reliever, would be a deal for Dye but I know that's not happening. I don't think we can afford his $11 million salary and the White Sox probably aren't throwing in the towel yet.

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                    • p_rushing
                      Hall Of Fame
                      • Feb 2004
                      • 14514

                      #625
                      Re: 2009 Atlanta Braves

                      I was watching the game on my slingbox and turned it off to go workout after the HR. I couldn't believe it when I got back and saw they lost.

                      If they used Hudson in the pen, he could provide a big arm there or move another starter there. They have some options and even could trade 1 starter and still be fine, even for 2-3 years.

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                      • TheMatrix31
                        RF
                        • Jul 2002
                        • 52915

                        #626
                        Re: 2009 Atlanta Braves

                        Well, we lose tonight again. Damn!

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                        • crques
                          All Star
                          • Apr 2004
                          • 5045

                          #627
                          Re: 2009 Atlanta Braves

                          Originally posted by TheMatrix31
                          Well, we lose tonight again. Damn!
                          Suddenly things aren't looking so great, especially with the Dodgers coming to town over the weekend. We needed a couple of these Marlins games. Will it be too late by the time Hudson and Infante are activated?

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                          • Kohlstar20
                            MVP
                            • Feb 2005
                            • 1034

                            #628
                            Re: 2009 Atlanta Braves

                            Jeff Bennett has been released.

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                            • jt45
                              All Star
                              • Apr 2003
                              • 5074

                              #629
                              Re: 2009 Atlanta Braves

                              Originally posted by Kohlstar20
                              Couple that news with an extra-innings win and it made me have a pretty good night.

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                              • Speedy
                                #Ace
                                • Apr 2008
                                • 16143

                                #630
                                Re: 2009 Atlanta Braves

                                I'm going to be disappointed if you don't something. I know Infante's coming back but we need power, not another high average bat.

                                Also, can we please trade Gonzalez?
                                Originally posted by Gibson88
                                Anyone who asked for an ETA is not being Master of their Domain.
                                It's hard though...especially when I got my neighbor playing their franchise across the street...maybe I will occupy myself with Glamore Magazine.

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