Having three consecutive nights off in April would have been really boring, so fortunately Jason Heyward, Justin Upton, and David Hale remembered there was a game tonight and showed up to play. Unfortunately, the rest … Finish Reading
Month: April 2014
Jose Fernandez 9
WHY I HATE THE NATS (fifth in a continuing series, by Bledsoe) Game Thread
So, you’re begging for something else to hate about the Nats? Okay.
Unfortunately, I find it impossible to hate all of the current Nats players.
For example, Ian Desmond is impossible to dislike. He may be one of the nicest … Finish Reading
Braves 1 Red Legs Teheran’d
For the last few seasons the Braves have had a group of very good starting pitchers. Most talking heads said it was a rotation of “twos and threes.” It’s starting to appear that the Braves have, not … Finish Reading
Braves 4, Reds 1 (by spike)
Another radio rodeo, as I do not have the cable teevee and really need to drink at home to keep costs bearable.
Well another gorgeous spring evening on the front porch with Jim, Don, a pack of Camels and a … Finish Reading
Braves 5, Reds 4
Too close for comfort, but a win’s a win. The offense scored five quick runs off Homer Bailey in the first three innings and then went to sleep, and Ervin Santana had his first hiccup as a … Finish Reading
WHY I HATE THE NATS (fourth in a continuing series, by Bledsoe) Game Thread
So we have established two points: 1) the Nats have Scroogelike and unpleasant owners who apparently would roast their employees and fans on a spit for cold hard cash; and 2) the Nats have abominably incompetent, obsequious, and biased … Finish Reading
April 8, 1974: A Braves Reminiscence (by JonathanF)
My 40th high school reunion will be held in Atlanta this weekend. A friend of mine said we’d better go, because the 50th is kinda dicey. So I’m going. But the real event for me will be on Sunday, my … Finish Reading
Fish 1, Braves 3
Aaron Harang continues to look more like Grover Cleveland Alexander than a pitcher the Indians (whose starters have a combined 5.12 ERA and 4 wins) released during Spring Training this year, Frank Wren continues to look like … Finish Reading
Marlins 1, Braves Teheraned Jose’d
This is Jose Fernandez.
This is what you should do if you happen to see him today.
Seriously. I know it’s a bit of an annoying joke with Fredi and all that, but sometimes you run into a guy who … Finish Reading