June 2004 - Braves Journal

Atlanta 9 Florida 6

J.D. Drew had a huge game, the Braves’ bullpen had another good one (except for Smith and Gryboski), and the Braves scored nine runs, and could have scored more — they left 11 on … Finish Reading

I just realized… with this long rain delay, and Alfonseca and Cruz having pitched last night, we’re certain to see Travis Smith. Heck, there probably won’t even be enough people left in the outfield seats to fight over Cabrera’s and … Finish Reading

Revelation

With Estrada back in the lineup and Thomas doing well, I just realized: There’s nobody in the Braves lineup in whom I have no faith whatsoever and know there’s no chance of them getting a hit. It’s a very odd … Finish Reading

Clarification

Smoltz says team needs some help

What he actually said was that they weren’t good enough to win the division right now. He didn’t say they had to make a move right away. What he said was, “We have to … Finish Reading

Florida 5 Atlanta 4

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It’s pretty much impossible for any single player to win a game by himself. It’s sure possible for one to lose one, however, especially if he’s a starrting pitcher. Hence, Eli Marrero and Mike … Finish Reading

YAWN

See you in the morning again. We need a big hit. This Hampton thing isn’t funny anymore.

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Ah, that takes me back…

Newsday.com – New York Mets

This doesn’t have that much to do with the Braves, but checking in on our self-appointed arch-rivals (bwhahahahahahaha!!!!) the Mets want Kris Benson. You may remember, last year it was the Braves who supposedly wanted … Finish Reading

Atlanta 6 Florida 1

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And after the rains departed, they played. Starting at 11 PM after all but 5,000 fans had departed, and not finishing until well after I had gone to sleep. It’s all good, though.

John … Finish Reading