Comments on: Braves Rally, Can’t Beat ‘Stros http://www.bravesblast.com/2008/03/19/braves-rally-cant-beat-stros/ Analysis of our favorite Atlanta Braves. Sat, 31 Jul 2010 13:50:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Jonathan http://www.bravesblast.com/2008/03/19/braves-rally-cant-beat-stros/comment-page-1/#comment-5628 Jonathan Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:35:15 +0000 http://www.bravesblast.com/2008/03/19/braves-rally-cant-beat-stros/#comment-5628 Oh Jo-Jo, I think it's about time to pack the bags and get ready to head to Richmond. I believe that's 11 runs and 11 walks in 10 innings of preseason work now. To me, that's just not going to cut it in Atlanta right now and he really needs to work on his pitching before being ready to the majors. Especially focusing on getting ahead of batters in the count. Blanco continues to impress me and I think we'll see him with a chance to earn a spot on the roster. He's been brewing around in the minors for the past couple of seasons now and I think it's about time for him to have the chance to prove himself. I still maintain that Buddy Carlyle didn't deserve the loss for tonight's game. I think this one should retroactively be awarded to Jo-Jo. Oh Jo-Jo, I think it's about time to pack the bags and get ready to head to Richmond. I believe that's 11 runs and 11 walks in 10 innings of preseason work now. To me, that's just not going to cut it in Atlanta right now and he really needs to work on his pitching before being ready to the majors. Especially focusing on getting ahead of batters in the count.

Blanco continues to impress me and I think we'll see him with a chance to earn a spot on the roster. He's been brewing around in the minors for the past couple of seasons now and I think it's about time for him to have the chance to prove himself.

I still maintain that Buddy Carlyle didn't deserve the loss for tonight's game. I think this one should retroactively be awarded to Jo-Jo.

]]> By: Colin http://www.bravesblast.com/2008/03/19/braves-rally-cant-beat-stros/comment-page-1/#comment-5644 Colin Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:35:15 +0000 http://www.bravesblast.com/2008/03/19/braves-rally-cant-beat-stros/#comment-5644 You won't find much love for Jo-Jo from me either. He's got raw talent but it isn't honed to the point where he can pitch consistently at a big league level. That said, he can pitch consistently - he consistently gives up runs. He can't pitch WELL consistently. You won't find much love for Jo-Jo from me either. He's got raw talent but it isn't honed to the point where he can pitch consistently at a big league level.

That said, he can pitch consistently – he consistently gives up runs. He can't pitch WELL consistently.

]]> By: JB in ATL http://www.bravesblast.com/2008/03/19/braves-rally-cant-beat-stros/comment-page-1/#comment-5651 JB in ATL Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:35:15 +0000 http://www.bravesblast.com/2008/03/19/braves-rally-cant-beat-stros/#comment-5651 Even the runs and dingers I could endure more easily in Spring Training work if it weren't for the walks. For me, walks are the biggest indicator a pitcher has something not working for him. I lot of runs, and homers, can accrue from "mistakes" or being too aggressive, but 11 walks in 10 innings is enough to make me believe Jo-Jo's will be in Richmond in April. I'm really interested in seeing how Jair pitches in his next start now. JB in ATL http://bravesblog.net Even the runs and dingers I could endure more easily in Spring Training work if it weren't for the walks.

For me, walks are the biggest indicator a pitcher has something not working for him. I lot of runs, and homers, can accrue from "mistakes" or being too aggressive, but 11 walks in 10 innings is enough to make me believe Jo-Jo's will be in Richmond in April.

I'm really interested in seeing how Jair pitches in his next start now.

JB in ATL
http://bravesblog.net

]]> By: Smitty http://www.bravesblast.com/2008/03/19/braves-rally-cant-beat-stros/comment-page-1/#comment-5663 Smitty Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:35:15 +0000 http://www.bravesblast.com/2008/03/19/braves-rally-cant-beat-stros/#comment-5663 Jo-Jo, in the immortal words of George Burns, "Say goodnight, Gracie." And it seems like Blanco has been the most pleasant surprise of spring training. That, and the fact Hampton hasn't shattered his jaw by brushing his teeth or wound up on the DL by eating ice cream. Smitty Jo-Jo, in the immortal words of George Burns, "Say goodnight, Gracie."

And it seems like Blanco has been the most pleasant surprise of spring training. That, and the fact Hampton hasn't shattered his jaw by brushing his teeth or wound up on the DL by eating ice cream.

Smitty

]]> By: Jonathan http://www.bravesblast.com/2008/03/19/braves-rally-cant-beat-stros/comment-page-1/#comment-5668 Jonathan Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:35:15 +0000 http://www.bravesblast.com/2008/03/19/braves-rally-cant-beat-stros/#comment-5668 I agree. At this point, I think it's Jair's spot to lose for the bottom of the rotation. It's inevitable that injury will strike the rotation this season (let's hope not too often) so I look to Jurrjens to help provide the depth we need to make it through the season. I agree. At this point, I think it's Jair's spot to lose for the bottom of the rotation. It's inevitable that injury will strike the rotation this season (let's hope not too often) so I look to Jurrjens to help provide the depth we need to make it through the season.

]]> By: Rue Grant http://www.bravesblast.com/2008/03/19/braves-rally-cant-beat-stros/comment-page-1/#comment-5681 Rue Grant Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:35:15 +0000 http://www.bravesblast.com/2008/03/19/braves-rally-cant-beat-stros/#comment-5681 I believe that one, Rue Grant, mentioned in JANUARY that she'd rather not see JoJo pitch ever again. That statement still stands. i'm not surprised, i'm not impressed, and if you want to do the "over-rated" chant, please, let's commence. I believe that one, Rue Grant, mentioned in JANUARY that she'd rather not see JoJo pitch ever again. That statement still stands. i'm not surprised, i'm not impressed, and if you want to do the "over-rated" chant, please, let's commence.

]]> By: Rue Grant http://www.bravesblast.com/2008/03/19/braves-rally-cant-beat-stros/comment-page-1/#comment-535 Rue Grant Fri, 21 Mar 2008 01:37:02 +0000 http://www.bravesblast.com/2008/03/19/braves-rally-cant-beat-stros/#comment-535 I believe that one, Rue Grant, mentioned in JANUARY that she'd rather not see JoJo pitch ever again. That statement still stands. i'm not surprised, i'm not impressed, and if you want to do the "over-rated" chant, please, let's commence. I believe that one, Rue Grant, mentioned in JANUARY that she’d rather not see JoJo pitch ever again. That statement still stands. i’m not surprised, i’m not impressed, and if you want to do the “over-rated” chant, please, let’s commence.

]]> By: Jonathan http://www.bravesblast.com/2008/03/19/braves-rally-cant-beat-stros/comment-page-1/#comment-533 Jonathan Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:52:23 +0000 http://www.bravesblast.com/2008/03/19/braves-rally-cant-beat-stros/#comment-533 I agree. At this point, I think it's Jair's spot to lose for the bottom of the rotation. It's inevitable that injury will strike the rotation this season (let's hope not too often) so I look to Jurrjens to help provide the depth we need to make it through the season. I agree. At this point, I think it’s Jair’s spot to lose for the bottom of the rotation. It’s inevitable that injury will strike the rotation this season (let’s hope not too often) so I look to Jurrjens to help provide the depth we need to make it through the season.

]]> By: Smitty http://www.bravesblast.com/2008/03/19/braves-rally-cant-beat-stros/comment-page-1/#comment-532 Smitty Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:30:56 +0000 http://www.bravesblast.com/2008/03/19/braves-rally-cant-beat-stros/#comment-532 Jo-Jo, in the immortal words of George Burns, "Say goodnight, Gracie." And it seems like Blanco has been the most pleasant surprise of spring training. That, and the fact Hampton hasn't shattered his jaw by brushing his teeth or wound up on the DL by eating ice cream. Smitty Jo-Jo, in the immortal words of George Burns, “Say goodnight, Gracie.”

And it seems like Blanco has been the most pleasant surprise of spring training. That, and the fact Hampton hasn’t shattered his jaw by brushing his teeth or wound up on the DL by eating ice cream.

Smitty

]]> By: JB in ATL http://www.bravesblast.com/2008/03/19/braves-rally-cant-beat-stros/comment-page-1/#comment-531 JB in ATL Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:29:42 +0000 http://www.bravesblast.com/2008/03/19/braves-rally-cant-beat-stros/#comment-531 Even the runs and dingers I could endure more easily in Spring Training work if it weren't for the walks. For me, walks are the biggest indicator a pitcher has something not working for him. I lot of runs, and homers, can accrue from "mistakes" or being too aggressive, but 11 walks in 10 innings is enough to make me believe Jo-Jo's will be in Richmond in April. I'm really interested in seeing how Jair pitches in his next start now. JB in ATL http://bravesblog.net Even the runs and dingers I could endure more easily in Spring Training work if it weren’t for the walks.

For me, walks are the biggest indicator a pitcher has something not working for him. I lot of runs, and homers, can accrue from “mistakes” or being too aggressive, but 11 walks in 10 innings is enough to make me believe Jo-Jo’s will be in Richmond in April.

I’m really interested in seeing how Jair pitches in his next start now.

JB in ATL
http://bravesblog.net

]]> By: Colin http://www.bravesblast.com/2008/03/19/braves-rally-cant-beat-stros/comment-page-1/#comment-530 Colin Thu, 20 Mar 2008 14:18:10 +0000 http://www.bravesblast.com/2008/03/19/braves-rally-cant-beat-stros/#comment-530 You won't find much love for Jo-Jo from me either. He's got raw talent but it isn't honed to the point where he can pitch consistently at a big league level. That said, he can pitch consistently - he consistently gives up runs. He can't pitch WELL consistently. You won’t find much love for Jo-Jo from me either. He’s got raw talent but it isn’t honed to the point where he can pitch consistently at a big league level.

That said, he can pitch consistently – he consistently gives up runs. He can’t pitch WELL consistently.

]]> By: Jonathan http://www.bravesblast.com/2008/03/19/braves-rally-cant-beat-stros/comment-page-1/#comment-520 Jonathan Thu, 20 Mar 2008 04:07:48 +0000 http://www.bravesblast.com/2008/03/19/braves-rally-cant-beat-stros/#comment-520 Oh Jo-Jo, I think it's about time to pack the bags and get ready to head to Richmond. I believe that's 11 runs and 11 walks in 10 innings of preseason work now. To me, that's just not going to cut it in Atlanta right now and he really needs to work on his pitching before being ready to the majors. Especially focusing on getting ahead of batters in the count. Blanco continues to impress me and I think we'll see him with a chance to earn a spot on the roster. He's been brewing around in the minors for the past couple of seasons now and I think it's about time for him to have the chance to prove himself. I still maintain that Buddy Carlyle didn't deserve the loss for tonight's game. I think this one should retroactively be awarded to Jo-Jo. Oh Jo-Jo, I think it’s about time to pack the bags and get ready to head to Richmond. I believe that’s 11 runs and 11 walks in 10 innings of preseason work now. To me, that’s just not going to cut it in Atlanta right now and he really needs to work on his pitching before being ready to the majors. Especially focusing on getting ahead of batters in the count.

Blanco continues to impress me and I think we’ll see him with a chance to earn a spot on the roster. He’s been brewing around in the minors for the past couple of seasons now and I think it’s about time for him to have the chance to prove himself.

I still maintain that Buddy Carlyle didn’t deserve the loss for tonight’s game. I think this one should retroactively be awarded to Jo-Jo.

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