trublue 939 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/heyward-does-it-again-531282.html excerpt: Catcher Brian McCann, whose two-run homer highlighted a three-run first inning for the Braves, also has come to expect this stuff from Heyward. "It's amazing," McCann said. "I can't imagine being 20 years old and coming up here expecting to produce like he does, and the way he handles himself, how humble he is. Take away the baseball, and he's [still] off-the-charts as a human being." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canes00 434 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 Conrad walk off grand slam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluefield_Rules 46 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 Wow, 7-run 9th inning to stun the Reds! Maybe, just maybe the Braves are turning the corner; they're back above .500 at 21-20. And the Conrad guy has had several huge hits in spot duty thus far this season. Honestly, and I hate to say it, but he has been more productive than Chipper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trublue 939 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 Brooks Conrad's walk-off grandslam..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcczT1cHBhg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Account 5,203 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 Brooks Conrad's walk-off grandslam..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcczT1cHBhg Off the glove, I love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Account 5,203 Report Share Posted May 24, 2010 Well, we're just over 1/4 through the season, and the Braves are 3.5 back of the Phillies (2nd-NL East) and 2 back of the Wild Card (Cincinnati/L.A.). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hokie07 11 Report Share Posted May 24, 2010 Well, we're just over 1/4 through the season, and the Braves are 3.5 back of the Phillies (2nd-NL East) and 2 back of the Wild Card (Cincinnati/L.A.). I don't think the Braves or its fans can ask for much better considering an 8-14 start to the season. The upcoming road games, especially the next series against Florida, are crucial to the outlook of the season. If Atlanta can't win on the road (10-15) or in their division (4-10) then they won't have much of a shot at anything in the postseason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefieldRocks 14 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 Another good win for the Braves tonight. Heyward had a monster triple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trublue 939 Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 Following are quotes from the clubhouse after last night's RAINY game.....Huddy puts the "losing stretch" in perspective: http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-braves-blog/2010/05/28/braves-postgame-comments-from-the-clubhouse-thursday-night/ excerpt: Hudson on pulling to within 1 ½ games of the Phillies: “When we lost nine in a row, man, a game and a half back seemed like forever away,†Hudson said. “We’ve done a nice job getting back to where we are now. We’re not satisfied. There are a lot of games left. We just got to keep plugging along.†Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trublue 939 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-braves-blog/2010/05/29/heyward-leads-national-league-with-991-ops/?cxntfid=blogs_atlanta_braves_blog This young man is living up to all the "press" he is getting: .991 – Jason Heyward’s OPS, the highest in the National League. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluefield_Rules 46 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 It's hard to believe after the 8-14 start that the Braves are within a 1/2 game of Philly heading into a head-to-head showdown starting tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance 228 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 Braves are spanking the Philles 6-2 in the 7th and about to take over first place in the NL East. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueinbama 259 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 Braves win 9-3 and take over first place for the first time since 2005! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the watcher 10 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 Glaus really knocking in runs,now with 37,Heyward with 38,Hinske filling in in left and ist,hitting well,real productive for number of at bats.If we can get Chipper to have a decent season,escobar and Cabrera to begin hitting and we have seen some improvements among those 2,we have a chance.Prado is having an all star year at second base,leading the league in hits,and the relief pitching has been better.Obviously,it will help to get Jurrjens back healthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trublue 939 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigD4VT 11 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 Braves win 9-3 and take over first place for the first time since 2005! Has it really been that long? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluefield_Rules 46 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 Not the first time they've been in first place, but the latest in the season they've been in first place since '05. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the watcher 10 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 Hudson against Hamels McCann and Escobar need to hit. Last year numbers were 14-76-299 for Escobar 21-94-281 for McCann 13-68-274 for Cabrera with Yanks Cabrera is 26 years old with ton of experience for Yanks Escobar is 28,coming into his own. McCann is only 26 If we can get these 3 to start to hit with Heyward,Glaus and Hinskie,we should have a pretty good lineup,especially with Prado continuing to hit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueinbama 259 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 Has it really been that long? That's what I thought I heard one of the announcers say, but I could be mistaken. Rules is probably right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigD4VT 11 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 He is, I heard it on MLB Network. It's the first time they've been in 1st after Memorial Day since 2005. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance 228 Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 about to go 1.5 up :) anyone remember the year the Reds were in first place for the ENTIRE season? I went to a few games that year and they were hard to beat...so many good memories over the years going to baseball games...if i lived in Atlanta I'd have season tix for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance 228 Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 and here we go again...Bobby Cox riding a pitcher way to long...bases loaded with Ryan Howard up trying to tie the game...Wagner on the way in...should have changed pitchers 2 batters ago...grrrrr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance 228 Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 and Wagner gets the save and makes it look easy...thats #8 and he's 7 away from 400. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trublue 939 Report Share Posted June 2, 2010 (edited) Wasn't at the ATL Braves last night but, was at the Gwinnett Braves game ....(the K5er, now rising 1st. grader, was having "end of the season team BB" party there. They offer a party package for events as these.) Kids were given baseballs and got to go down on the field, lined up for playing of national anthem, respectfully, removing their hats. After the G Braves took their positions on the field, all the kids ran out to each infield position and the players signed their balls. Just great memories for these young ones. There were 2 games last night. The conclusion, starting from 4th., of previous night's game due to rain-out and then upon completion of that game, the other started approx. 30-40 mins. afterwards. (The second game went into rain delay, also, and we left just as the skies opened and a big bolt of lightning pierced the sky.) Wanted to see Freeman, hot prospect for Braves, plays first but, he was out of game due to knee injury and was scheduled for a MRI. Saw Jordan Schafer play CF. In the first game, he hit a ball to CF for a single. Leading off the base, the pitcher for the Indianapolis Indians threw over to first and when Jordan dove back to the base, the 1st. baseman stepped on his hand. Schafer laid there for a few seconds writhing in pain, then slowly arose with all the Braves personnel out there checking it out. Of course, I was wondering at the time if it was the wrist/hand on which he had surgery but, it wasn't. Hopefully, no problems, he continued on in the game, stealing second. However, not sure if he played in the second game. Craig Kimbrel, predicted by some to be the future closer for the Braves, pitched last 2 innings of the suspended game getting the save. Now the most exciting part of the night for me!!! I was standing there and just happened to look over and just a few feet from me, I saw this older gentleman, hmmm, he looks familiar. Then it dawned on me ......it's Phil Niekro, the HOFamer, just standing there by himself. Then, I saw a couple approach and ask for his autograph.....he didn't hesitate and signed their ball. I then got "brave" enough to approach and said "I don't want an autograph but just want to shake your hand and thank you for the wonderful memories of your days with the Braves." He graciously thanked me and seemed pleased with my comment. Then a few other ppl recognized him and approached. He was cordial to all that came up to him. (Later on,the rising 1st. grader said, "would you please sign my ball" and he replied, "if you really want me too".) Wow, what a class act . (I think he lives out around Lake Lanier.) Final word on this event. The Gwinnett Braves stadium is first class. A great place, intimate, warm, family oriented. Everyone friendly, great fan interaction during the game by the operators of the stadium. Edited June 2, 2010 by trublue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefieldRocks 14 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2010 nice story man. wish you would have been able to see Freeman play. I hear that kid is a stud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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