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Smoltz shuts it down
Wednesday, June 4th, 2008
Unfortunately Johnny’s shoulder issues proved to be too serious to pitch this season. He’s decided to shut it down and have season ending shoulder surgery. Here’s to hoping he can return possibly next season for one last year!
If not, thank you for everything Johnny. I’ll be in Cooperstown the day you are inducted, that’s a [...]
1 Run Games
Wednesday, June 4th, 2008
The Braves are 3-16 in games that are decided by 1 run. They picked up their 3rd victory last night in these contests. Seriously, why is it so hard to protect a small lead or win by a small margin?
I won’t even begin to discuss the difference between their home and away records.
Wow..
Thursday, May 22nd, 2008
This METS/BRAVES series must be real tough for you Mets fans out there to swallow.
Game 9 tonight!
Braves vs Mets, Let’s play two!
Tuesday, May 20th, 2008
Should be a couple good games…. maybe i should have stayed home to watch them!
Game 1
NYM: J. Maine (5-2, 2.81)
ATL: T. Glavine (1-1, 4.41)
Game 2
NYM: C. Vargas (0-1, 2.84)
ATL: J. Campillo (0-0, 1.27)
For full topic discussion visit the already in progress discussion HERE
> We’ll be waiting for you there Mr. Met
Smoltz to Close?
Wednesday, April 30th, 2008
After Johnny gets off the DL it looks like he may return to the pen as the team’s closer. That’s fine with me. Whatever it takes to prolong his career.. Read More
Congrats to Smoltzi
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008
Welcome John Smoltz to the 3,000 Career Strikeout Club
210 Wins
154 Saves
3.25 ERA
1.168 WHIP
3,006 Strikeouts
Rank – Player – Total – Years
1. Nolan Ryan 5,714 27
2. Roger Clemens 4,672 24
3. Randy Johnson 4,629 20
4. Steve Carlton 4,136 24
5. Bert Blyleven 3, 701 22
6. Tom Seaver 3,640 20
7. Don Sutton 3,574 23
8. Gaylord Perry 3,534 22
9. Walter [...]
Braves sweep Mets.
Monday, April 7th, 2008
As if on cue, the Braves retaliate against themselves and their weak efforts against the Pirates to reverse the course and sweep the Mets out of town. Friday night’s game was rained out, but unfortunately for the Mets, Saturday and Sunday games were played.
The Bats woke up to defend home field on Saturday. Kelly “The [...]
And just like that…
Friday, April 4th, 2008
Mike Hampton heads back to the DL…
teaches me to shut my damn head when it comes to Pedro going back to the DL.
Oh well.. it’ll be alright.. as Mr Met likes to re-point out every spin thru the rotation—at least we got Tommy G!
I’m jumping ship…
Tuesday, April 1st, 2008
The Braves have the worst record in baseball.
Clearly they are not very good.
So guess what kids…
THE METS are my new favorite team.
I just love Jose Reyes and David Wright.
Pedro is my favorite pitcher from this era.
Johan is my favorite pitcher of any era.
Willee Randolph always makes the right moves.
I just love when Billy Wagner comes [...]
Go Braves Go!
Thursday, September 20th, 2007
Okay, so recent history has gone better when I don’t post about this… but… I still have a tiny glimmer of hope left in the season. Mets are streaking downward and we start a big series with the Brewers tonight. Let’s go Braves! Kick it up a notch!
2007 National League Standings
EAST W L PCT [...]
Braves-Mets. One more time.
Wednesday, September 12th, 2007
Braves crushed the Mets last night 13-5 to bring everything back to reality. Thankfully even if they lose, they’ll at worst be tied for the season series. This isn’t completely acceptable, but a losing record would be unacceptable. Now for a preview of the final game of the season series…
Braves banking on Smoltz to deliver
By [...]
Braves vs Mets…. again
Tuesday, September 11th, 2007
So the season series with the Mets is completely tied up at 8-8 after the Braves have dropped 4 in a row. All that’s left for salvation with this season is winning this game and hopefully the next game vs the Mets to at least keep it even. I am already mailing in this season [...]
Yeah, Whoops
Monday, September 10th, 2007
Braves vs Mets. Mets win.
Forgot to post about it… Yeah, about that…
Glavine/Smoltzie
Sunday, September 2nd, 2007
Braves try to at least win a game from this series and keep their bid for the NL East crown alive.
Smoltz hopes to take finale vs. Glavine
By Jeff Lutz / MLB.com
John Smoltz and Tom Glavine will square off on the mound for the fourth time this season, but talk about milestones and about the past [...]
Braves vs Mets Game 14
Saturday, September 1st, 2007
James makes return against rival Mets
By Jeff Lutz / MLB.com
The return of left-hander Chuck James couldn’t come soon enough for the Braves, who have had a tough time finding production from the back end of the rotation during the last month.
James will be activated from the disabled list to start on Saturday against the Mets. [...]
Braves vs Mets
Friday, August 31st, 2007
Yeah boys!
Time for another series against the Mets! The most exciting time we have covering baseball around here. Mets have lost 5 in a row. Braves have pitter-puttered. Phillies have won 5 in a row.
The current NL East standings shake out like this.
Mets 73-60 .549 – Phils 71-62 .534 2.0
Braves 69-65 .515 4.5
So the Braves [...]
Bobby Cox being Bobby Cox
Wednesday, August 15th, 2007
Cox gets ejected for major league-record 132nd time
ATLANTA —After going 7½ weeks without getting tossed, Bobby Cox finally passed John McGraw for the most ejections in baseball history Tuesday night.
The Atlanta Braves manager was thrown out by plate umpire Ted Barrett for arguing a called third strike on Chipper Jones to end the fifth inning [...]
Braves Win!
Thursday, August 9th, 2007
Braves take Game 3 and win another series against the METS. It’s going to be an exciting end to the season that’s for sure.
Braves v Mets, Hudson v Maine
Thursday, August 9th, 2007
Another strong matchup in series finale
By Jeff Lutz / MLB.com
The importance of the series between the Braves and Mets may take a backseat to the pitching matchup being offered in the series finale Thursday afternoon at Shea Stadium.
New York’s John Maine and Atlanta’s Tim Hudson each stared the season on fire, combining to go 7-0 [...]
Braves Look to Continue Dominance
Wednesday, August 8th, 2007
Smoltz can add to history vs. Mets
By Jeff Lutz / MLB.com
John Smoltz, predictably, has plenty of history against the Mets, who have been the Braves’ chief National League East division rivals since 1994. Smoltz will try to write more positive accounts when he takes the mound against New York at Shea Stadium in the second [...]
Braves, Mets renew series!
Tuesday, August 7th, 2007
Carlyle ready to take on Perez, Mets
By Guy Curtright / Special to MLB.com
The Braves have a 6-3 record against the Mets this season, but the pitcher they haven’t been able to beat will start the opener of the crucial three-game series at Shea Stadium.
Oliver Perez is 3-0 against Atlanta, posting a 1.31 ERA while gaining [...]
NL East Standings…
Thursday, August 2nd, 2007
EAST W L PCT GB HOME ROAD RS RA STRK L10
NY Mets 60 47 .561 – 30-23 30-24 491 453 Won 1 6-4
Atlanta 57 51 .528 3.5 29-26 28-25 530 485 Won 3 5-5
Philadelphia 56 51 .523 4 29-23 27-28 582 541 Lost 2 7-3
Florida 50 58 .463 10.5 24-30 26-28 524 557 Won [...]
New Lineup…
Wednesday, August 1st, 2007
The Braves made some major splashes on the trade market and the following is a semi-updated roster (not sure which players are being sent back to Richmond yet).
Scared yet Mets fans?
C Brian McCann
1B Mark Teixeira
2B Kelly Johnson
SS Edgar Renteria
3B Chipper Jones
LF Willie Harris
CF Andruw Jones
RF Jeff Francoeur
Bench
LF Matt Diaz
2B/SS/3B Yunel Escobar
3B/SS/2B Chris Woodword
1B Julio Franco
1B [...]
Best Offense In Baseball?
Wednesday, August 1st, 2007
Best offense in baseball?
Willie Harris AVG .325 | HR 1 | RBI 19 | OBP .399 | SLG .429 | SB 16
Edgar Renteria AVG .333 | HR 10 | RBI 52 | OBP .388 | SLG .482
Chipper [...]
Braves close to acquiring Teixeira from Rangers
Monday, July 30th, 2007
Braves close to acquiring Teixeira from Rangers
ESPN.com news services
The Atlanta Braves appear to be the winner for the right to acquire first baseman Mark Teixeira from the Texas Rangers.
A preliminary agreement has been reached between the teams for Atlanta to receive Teixeira and left-handed reliever Ron Mahay from Texas for catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia, minor league [...]
Braves win 3 in a row!
Thursday, June 28th, 2007
Scoring 23 runs in the last 3.
How you like them apples, Mr Met?
Go Braves!
Wednesday, June 27th, 2007
Salty cranks 2 home runs, the Braves rule, and the Mets suck..
Seriously—has anything changed? No.
MR 200
Friday, May 25th, 2007
Congrats John Smoltz – You are Amazing!
200 Wins
154 Saves
2838 Strike Outs
3.26 Career ERA
• 1992: NLCS Most Valuable Player
• 1996: National League Cy Young Award
• 1996: National League TSN Pitcher of the Year
• 2002: National League Rolaids Relief Award
• 2005: Major League Lou Gehrig Memorial Award
• 2005: [...]
Smoltz V Glavine : 1 MORE TIME!
Thursday, May 24th, 2007
Another Rubber Match!
Smoltz vies for milestone vs. ex-mate
05/24/2007 1:00 AM ET
By Jeff Lutz / MLB.com
John Smoltz looks forward to the day he and Tom Glavine can both wear Braves hats together again. Not on the field, but in the Hall of Fame, where both pitchers will probably be inducted on the first ballot.
“This organization feels [...]
Braves vs Mets Game 8
Wednesday, May 23rd, 2007
Braves are up 5-2 on the season series after pounding Jorge Sosa (as predicted). Let’s get another!
James looks to rebound against Mets
By Jeff Lutz / MLB.com
The battle for first place in the National League East continues on Wednesday night as the Braves host the Mets in the second game of a three-game series at Turner [...]
MM HMM
Tuesday, May 22nd, 2007
BRAVES RULE
Take that.
2 games to go, might as well break out the BROOMS NOW
5-2 on season series
5 ER through 3ip for SOSA as Predicted
TATOO Firmly applied and no need to erase.. LOCK IT IN, ROCK IT DOWN.
BRAVES RULE… BRAAAAAVES RULE
Braves vs Mets Game 7
Tuesday, May 22nd, 2007
We’re up 4 to 2 on the season series. We’re down 2 and a half in the standings.. So let’s just sweep em. We even get to hit off Jorge Sosa in game 1? Sweet. Mets are going down. Maybe Andruw Jones will actually not strike out for once.
Davies to get NL East battle started
By [...]
If only they knew, I was about to offer $461.01 million!
Wednesday, May 16th, 2007
Braves management will not change with sale
Associated Press
NEW YORK —The sale of the Atlanta Braves from Time Warner Inc. to Liberty Media Corp. was approved by baseball owners, with the companies set to transfer the team later Wednesday.
The sale was agreed to by the corporations in February, and baseball officials said in March the transaction [...]
Happy Birthday Smotlzie
Tuesday, May 15th, 2007
40th birthday edition: Q&A with Smoltz
By Mark Bowman / MLB.com
John Smoltz spent the early parts of his career with the Braves pitching in the shadows of Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine. As time has elapsed, he has gained the same sort of legendary status and given reason to believe that he will indeed one day [...]
NL East Standings Update
Saturday, May 12th, 2007
Separation Saturday!
EASTWLPCTGBHOMEROADRSRASTRKL10
Atlanta2412.667-13-711-5181150Won 58-2
NY Mets2213.6291.58-814-5182133Lost 17-3
Philadelphia1719.47278-79-12187175Won 35-5
Florida1619.4577.510-116-8176185Lost 14-6
Washington1025.28613.55-105-15105173Won 12-8
Braves go up 4-2 on Mets
Sunday, April 22nd, 2007
After winning another series against the Mets the Braves are still only up a half game? It’s going to be a LONG GREAT Year!
EASTWLPCTGBHOMEROADRSRASTRKL10
Atlanta126.667-6-46-28679Won 15-5
NY Mets116.647.54-47-210356Lost 16-4
Florida810.44445-63-49997Won 23-7
Philadelphia611.3535.51-55-67685Won 25-5
Washington613.3166.53-83-562107Lost 25-5
Braves vs Mets. Smoltz/Glavine Showdown
Sunday, April 22nd, 2007
Braves look to go up 4 to 2 on Mets
Smoltz aims to go 3-0 against Glavine
By Mark Bowman / MLB.com
John Smoltz has already had the pleasure of competing against his good friend Tom Glavine. When he steps on the mound at Shea Stadium on Sunday afternoon, the Braves’ veteran pitcher will be much more concerned [...]
Braves look to continue dominance: Game 5
Saturday, April 21st, 2007
James faces fellow lefty Perez at Shea
By Mark Bowman / MLB.com
Braves southpaw Chuck James has been at both his best and worst when facing the Mets. When he opposes them at Shea Stadium on Saturday afternoon, he’ll be looking to continue the success that he’s found since they battered him last year.
After allowing the Mets [...]
I Motion..
Friday, April 20th, 2007
I motion to rename Shea Stadium to Larry Land.
Chipper goes deep in the first inning!!
What up now Mr Met?
p.s. The buck stops here David Wright
Braves to battle Mets in Larry Land: Game 4
Friday, April 20th, 2007
Hudson brings 0.86 ERA to Shea
By Mark Bowman / MLB.com
Although they took the first round last year, the Braves still found themselves eventually knocked out by the mighty Mets. This year, as they look to regain their National League East crown, the Braves are hoping for a different trend.
When the Braves took two of three [...]
MLB Standings
Monday, April 9th, 2007
I realize that this is just after the first week. But hey, after last year, I’ll take everything I can get!
2007 Major League Standings
MLBWLPCTGBHOMEROADRSRASTRKL10
Atlanta51.833-2-13-02525Won 25-1
Minnesota41.800.53-01-12012Won 14-1
LA Angels52.714.55-20-02816Lost 15-2
Arizona52.714.50-05-23627Won 45-2
NY Mets42.66710-04-23611Lost 24-2
San Diego42.66712-12-12315Won 24-2
Cincinnati42.66714-20-02719Lost 14-2
LA Dodgers42.66710-04-22521Won 44-2
Pittsburgh42.66710-04-22424Won 14-2
Florida42.66712-12-14029Won 24-2
Seattle21.6671.52-10-01213Lost 12-1
Cleveland21.6671.50-02-12316Lost 12-1
Detroit32.6001.51-12-12324Won 23-2
Toronto32.6001.50-03-23327Won 23-2
Boston33.50020-03-31921Won 13-3
Colorado33.50022-11-22823Lost 23-3
Chicago Cubs33.50020-03-32626Lost 13-3
Milwaukee33.50023-30-03028Won 13-3
Oakland34.4292.50-03-42223Won 13-4
Chicago Sox23.4002.52-30-02026Lost 12-3
NY Yankees23.4002.52-30-03331Lost 12-3
Tampa Bay23.4002.51-21-12634Lost 22-3
Kansas City24.33332-40-01922Lost [...]
NL East Standings 4/8
Sunday, April 8th, 2007
Now this is a beautiful thing. The way it should be.
2007 National League Standings
EASTWLPCTGBHOMEROADRSRASTRKL10
Atlanta51.833-2-13-02525Won 25-1
NY Mets42.66710-04-23611Lost 24-2
Florida42.66712-12-14029Won 24-2
Philadelphia15.16740-31-22632Lost 21-5
Washington16.1434.51-60-01845Lost 41-6
Braves vs Mets Game 3
Sunday, April 8th, 2007
Rubber Match Time
Davies aims to make most of chance
By Mark Bowman / MLB.com
When Kyle Davies makes his season debut at Turner Field on Sunday afternoon, he’ll be carrying a lot of responsibility. With a strong effort, he’ll help the Braves greatly in their effort to win this three-game series against the Mets.
After stumbling in Friday [...]
Braves vs Mets Game 2, Glavine v Smoltz
Saturday, April 7th, 2007
This should be good! Glavine v Smoltz. It doesn’t get any better than this! 2 Hall of Famers battle as the Braves look to rebound.
Smoltz set for first home start
By Mark Bowman / MLB.com
When Tom Glavine opposes John Smoltz at Turner Field on Saturday afternoon, the two will share an opportunity that will surely be [...]
Braves vs Mets Game 1
Friday, April 6th, 2007
Here we go boys! It’s on. Both teams are 3-0.
Braves face Mets in battle of unbeatens
By Mark Bowman / MLB.com
Last week, as he completed his exhibition game season, Braves left-hander Mark Redman indicated that he was looking forward to pitching a home opener that would be played amid warm conditions.
But when he takes the mound [...]
NL East Standings
Thursday, April 5th, 2007
First edition:
EASTWLPCTGBHOMEROADRSRASTRKL10
NY Mets301.000-0-03-0202Won 33-0
Atlanta301.000-0-03-0169Won 33-0
Florida21.66710-02-12412Lost 12-1
Washington12.33321-20-01224Won 11-2
Philadelphia03.00030-30-0916Lost 30-3
So far so good!
Can’t wait til tomorrow nights showdown!
MLB Predictions
Sunday, April 1st, 2007
Alright, here are my picks for the season…
AMERICAN LEAGUE
East – Yankees
Central – Tigers
West – Angels
Wild Card – Red Sox
MVP - Alex Rodriguez
Cy Young – Johan Santana
Rookie of the Year – Alex Gordon
NATIONAL LEAGUE
East – Braves
Central – Cardinals
West – Padres
Wild Card – Mets
MVP - Albert Pujols
Cy Young – John Smoltz
Rookie of the Year – Chris Young
WORLD [...]
Mets win season series, Playoff Preview
Thursday, September 28th, 2006
Mets win and end up with an impressive season series win..
Season Series
New York leads 11-7
Mon 4/17@NYM 4, ATL 3
Tue 4/18ATL 7, @NYM 1
Wed 4/19ATL 2, @NYM 1
Fri 4/28NYM 5, @ATL 2
Sat 4/29NYM 1, @ATL 0
Sun 4/30@ATL 8, NYM 5
Fri 5/5@NYM 8, ATL 7
Sat 5/6@NYM 6, ATL 5
Sun 5/7ATL 13, @NYM 3
Fri 7/28NYM 6, @ATL 4
Sat [...]