Seriously people? It will take only 1 more Rockies win, or 1 Braves loss for the post-season dream to officially die, but for many it was dead before it started. And to those people I ask, "Doesn't life suck drinking from a half-empty glass?"
Is it so important that you're right in guessing that "your team" will fall short that you predict disappointment rather than victory? If that's you... YOU'RE REALLY MISSING THE BUS, YOU HALF-HEARTED SPORTS FAN!
Sports are not all about wins and losses, championships or disappointments. (Cliche for a habitual loser) But seriously, the best aspect of all sports is the excitement of the chase, the possibility of pulling it off. And if you were the guy that as your team was getting closer and closer, winning every game, you still said, "Oh, they're going to blow it," you're the one that's really blowing it. You're the one missing out of be best part of being a sports fan.
You're the guy that didn't think the Braves were going to win last night. And now you're celebrating a baserunning blunder that allowed you to correctly predict defeat. You, my friend, are no fan.
Thursday, October 01, 2009
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Sadly, the Braves' season much like my posting has been a real disappointment
These were my words just a few short weeks ago. Before the Braves went on their current streak and made a liar out of me. And a liar I'll happily be, if it means I get to watch my team in the heat of a playoff battle.
All seemed lost when the Braves got embarrassed by the Reds, and fell to something like 8 games back. That was before we found the hot hand, and started getting some clutch hits to support our awesome pitching. Now they're just 2 games back with 6 to play. We're facing the Marlins for 2 more then the Nationals for 4, all at home. The Rockies have the Brewers at home for 3, then go to the division-leading Dodgers for 3 more.
I only wish I could make it to a few games this week. Every fan has an excuse, and those combined excuses manifest themselves in a sea of empty blue seats every night at the Ted. The team notices, as you've heard from Chipper's remarks the past few days. My excuse is I'm working day and night to rebuild by flooded first floor, but I'm going to do everything I can to make it out there. You do the same.
Go Bravos!
All seemed lost when the Braves got embarrassed by the Reds, and fell to something like 8 games back. That was before we found the hot hand, and started getting some clutch hits to support our awesome pitching. Now they're just 2 games back with 6 to play. We're facing the Marlins for 2 more then the Nationals for 4, all at home. The Rockies have the Brewers at home for 3, then go to the division-leading Dodgers for 3 more.
I only wish I could make it to a few games this week. Every fan has an excuse, and those combined excuses manifest themselves in a sea of empty blue seats every night at the Ted. The team notices, as you've heard from Chipper's remarks the past few days. My excuse is I'm working day and night to rebuild by flooded first floor, but I'm going to do everything I can to make it out there. You do the same.
Go Bravos!
Monday, September 14, 2009
Man, what a failure
I'm sorry (to any reader still hanging on) that my last post was at some point in July, related to the Frenchy trade. Strangely enough, that's right about the time I started this new job. You do the math, and you'll know my excuse #1.
I'm embarrassed at my failure, but maybe in this "failure" I did exactly what I set out to do. My goal was to chronicle the Braves' season, and give you my insight on what going on. Sadly, the Braves' season much like my posting has been a real disappointment. We both had our high spots: the Braves sneaking up to 2.5 games out at some point in August, my freeze-frame photo of Beltran being clearly tagged out yet called safe on a stolen base attempt at 3rd. And of course we had our low points too: obviously the Braves getting swept by Cincy last week, and me failing to comment for 2 months!
It's sad that it's coming a close. Sad not only because I love the Braves, and I love baseball, but also because I enjoyed commenting on the game, even when sometimes it was a stretch to find anything noteworthy. But what's most sad is that I've let the "real world" get in the way of the things I really enjoy. Here's to hoping I can find some time for the fun. Keep your eyes peeled... you never know when I peck out another meaningless rant.
I'm embarrassed at my failure, but maybe in this "failure" I did exactly what I set out to do. My goal was to chronicle the Braves' season, and give you my insight on what going on. Sadly, the Braves' season much like my posting has been a real disappointment. We both had our high spots: the Braves sneaking up to 2.5 games out at some point in August, my freeze-frame photo of Beltran being clearly tagged out yet called safe on a stolen base attempt at 3rd. And of course we had our low points too: obviously the Braves getting swept by Cincy last week, and me failing to comment for 2 months!
It's sad that it's coming a close. Sad not only because I love the Braves, and I love baseball, but also because I enjoyed commenting on the game, even when sometimes it was a stretch to find anything noteworthy. But what's most sad is that I've let the "real world" get in the way of the things I really enjoy. Here's to hoping I can find some time for the fun. Keep your eyes peeled... you never know when I peck out another meaningless rant.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Francouer for Church
My reaction to the trade is... there must be more that we aren't hearing. This trade makes no sense for the Braves. We trade a guy that hits .245 with 7 HR for a guy that hits .280 with 2 homeruns, when what we need is a run producer. To me it's basically a wash (I don't think either team will be better or worse off), except:
RYAN CHURCH IS A LEFTY! So now our healthly line-up is McClouth (L), Escobar (R), Chipper (S), McCann (L), Anderson (L), Church (L), Kotchman (L), Johnson (L).
I assume that means nearly every position will be filled with platoons. Johnson/Conrad (Infante), Kotchman/Prado, Church/Diaz.
It was really odd to see Frenchy is a Mets uni last week, but it was cool that he came up big for them in his first game (2-4 with 2 RBI), even if the hits were pretty weak.
And I've got to talk about Brooks Conrad. He's been awesome. I saw him during Spring Training, and could see he was a talent. He will remind you of Marcus Giles. He's about 5'7" but thick! And he plays with the balls out mentality of a DeRosa, Diaz, or Giles. I hope they find a way to keep him up when Infante returns, at least until he cools off. He's been on fire.
RYAN CHURCH IS A LEFTY! So now our healthly line-up is McClouth (L), Escobar (R), Chipper (S), McCann (L), Anderson (L), Church (L), Kotchman (L), Johnson (L).
I assume that means nearly every position will be filled with platoons. Johnson/Conrad (Infante), Kotchman/Prado, Church/Diaz.
It was really odd to see Frenchy is a Mets uni last week, but it was cool that he came up big for them in his first game (2-4 with 2 RBI), even if the hits were pretty weak.
And I've got to talk about Brooks Conrad. He's been awesome. I saw him during Spring Training, and could see he was a talent. He will remind you of Marcus Giles. He's about 5'7" but thick! And he plays with the balls out mentality of a DeRosa, Diaz, or Giles. I hope they find a way to keep him up when Infante returns, at least until he cools off. He's been on fire.
Thursday, July 09, 2009
I'm alive
My last post was a few weeks ago. I was on vacation, then started a new job.
Unfortunately my time isn't as free as it was during the first half of the season. My 2 followers are greatly upset I'm sure.
The Braves have been pitching outstanding lately, but can't seem to hit the ball. 4 games back, though we made it to within 2.5 last week. Got to get more offensive performance, but we've been singing that song all year.
BTW, in a completely unrelated story, Andruw Jones hit 3 home runs last night. I've said this before, I really hope he has or does regain form.
Unfortunately my time isn't as free as it was during the first half of the season. My 2 followers are greatly upset I'm sure.
The Braves have been pitching outstanding lately, but can't seem to hit the ball. 4 games back, though we made it to within 2.5 last week. Got to get more offensive performance, but we've been singing that song all year.
BTW, in a completely unrelated story, Andruw Jones hit 3 home runs last night. I've said this before, I really hope he has or does regain form.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
What are these guys doing?
Here's a look a few guys from elsewhere in the bigs:
Andruw Jones- on a 2 week skid, but still not too bad. He's hitting .257 (his career average is 259), he's got 7 home runs in 109 at bats. He was hitting over .300 the last day of May. That's more production than the Braves have gotten out of centerfield, and he's only played in 32 of the Rangers' 62 games.
Yo'han "don't call me Carlos" Santana is 4-2 in his last six starts even though he's given up 9 home runs, and opponents are hitting over .300 against him in that stretch. Jiar pitches his ass off every 5th night and has a 5-4 record to show for it.
Remember Mark DeRosa? Who, BTW still lives in Atlanta. He's hitting .279 with 12 HR for a terrible team in Cleveland. Since finally getting a chance to play everyday-ish in 2005 (more than 500 at bats a year- compared with 200 in Atl), DeRo is average about .290. He hit 21 HR last year and should shatter his career high this year. He's an awesome player and a good one to follow.
Albert Pujols has 22 home runs, and is slugging .689!!! I get sick of hearing about Pujols, but that's ridiculous.
There are 3 guys with 22 homeruns 62 games into a "post-steroid era" season. Those guys are on pace to hit 58 jacks. Seems a bit odd if 61 was untouchable prior to the steroid era. All 3 guys are in the National League (Adrian Gonzalez, Raul Ibanez, and Pujols). I thought the American League was where the hitters played?
Andruw Jones- on a 2 week skid, but still not too bad. He's hitting .257 (his career average is 259), he's got 7 home runs in 109 at bats. He was hitting over .300 the last day of May. That's more production than the Braves have gotten out of centerfield, and he's only played in 32 of the Rangers' 62 games.
Yo'han "don't call me Carlos" Santana is 4-2 in his last six starts even though he's given up 9 home runs, and opponents are hitting over .300 against him in that stretch. Jiar pitches his ass off every 5th night and has a 5-4 record to show for it.
Remember Mark DeRosa? Who, BTW still lives in Atlanta. He's hitting .279 with 12 HR for a terrible team in Cleveland. Since finally getting a chance to play everyday-ish in 2005 (more than 500 at bats a year- compared with 200 in Atl), DeRo is average about .290. He hit 21 HR last year and should shatter his career high this year. He's an awesome player and a good one to follow.
Albert Pujols has 22 home runs, and is slugging .689!!! I get sick of hearing about Pujols, but that's ridiculous.
There are 3 guys with 22 homeruns 62 games into a "post-steroid era" season. Those guys are on pace to hit 58 jacks. Seems a bit odd if 61 was untouchable prior to the steroid era. All 3 guys are in the National League (Adrian Gonzalez, Raul Ibanez, and Pujols). I thought the American League was where the hitters played?
Monday, June 15, 2009
Get 'em while they're still HOT
Hot Donuts NOW!
It can't be. The economy may soon be claiming it's sweetest victim yet.
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Week'n' Review
Not much good to report from the weekend series in Baltimore. But it could've been worse. We could've had Santana on the mound instead of Lowe. Santana got rocked for 9 earned runs in 3 innings against the Yanks yesterday... ouch. Lowe had a tough outing, and once again the Braves can't hit (especially against rookie pitchers!). It's time to right this ship!
In other news:
Visited Gwinnett for a AAA game for the first time Friday night. It was a great game, with several homeruns and 5-4 Braves win! If you haven't been, go check it out. The smaller park (I think it seats about 7,500) provides an awesome atmosphere for a ballgame. Pretty affordable ($12 seats).
Luke Hochevar pitched an awesome game for Kansas City, and deserves mentioning. Friday night he threw a complete game on just 80 pitches!!! He allowed 1 run on 3 hits.
When we have to find a replacement for #6... I vote on taking a good look at Trey Hillman, manager for the Royals now. He's done a pretty decent job with the talentless Royals. He does a weekly interview on XM HomePlate's Baseball This Morning and is really an impressive guy.
Kudo's to #6 for benching Escobar yesterday after an abysmal 2 innings of defense.
Finally, if you have not seen The Hangover, which opened last weekend, don't bother. Unless you actually enjoy sitting in a crowded theater for 2 hours laughing so hard it makes your abs hurt. It's comparable to Superbad, but I think much funnier (and I thought Superbad was hilarious).
In other news:
Visited Gwinnett for a AAA game for the first time Friday night. It was a great game, with several homeruns and 5-4 Braves win! If you haven't been, go check it out. The smaller park (I think it seats about 7,500) provides an awesome atmosphere for a ballgame. Pretty affordable ($12 seats).
Luke Hochevar pitched an awesome game for Kansas City, and deserves mentioning. Friday night he threw a complete game on just 80 pitches!!! He allowed 1 run on 3 hits.
When we have to find a replacement for #6... I vote on taking a good look at Trey Hillman, manager for the Royals now. He's done a pretty decent job with the talentless Royals. He does a weekly interview on XM HomePlate's Baseball This Morning and is really an impressive guy.
Kudo's to #6 for benching Escobar yesterday after an abysmal 2 innings of defense.
Finally, if you have not seen The Hangover, which opened last weekend, don't bother. Unless you actually enjoy sitting in a crowded theater for 2 hours laughing so hard it makes your abs hurt. It's comparable to Superbad, but I think much funnier (and I thought Superbad was hilarious).
Real Men of Guinness
In a play on a popular mini-series over at Olive the News (not to be confused with that of some beer company), ALI salutes Real Men of Guinness.
We salute you Mr. chewer of beverages; you aren't afraid to forego a hearty steak dinner for the chance to fill up on just 16oz of your favorite beverage. Nor do you bat an eye at that creamy ring of frothy goodness left on your lips from that last time you went down on that mug o' beer.
You don't simply play around with the occasional heavy glass at St. Patty's. No, you want it all and you want it now.
And because you aren't afraid to moisten your bowl of Cocoa Puffs with this Irish delicacy, we salute you: Real Men of Guinness.
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