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Braves Baseball Is Back
March 30, 2008 – 7:51 pmAs I sit here on the couch, watching ESPN’s tour of the Nationals new stadium, it’s finally starting to sink in that baseball is officially back. Soon, we’ll be sitting in Turner Field watching the game and surely cursing the summer heat that seems to come out of nowhere every year. But that doesn’t matter; it’s baseball season, folks!
Tonight we’ll get to see President Bush throw out the first pitch to kick off Nationals Park. We’ll also see the Braves new alternate uniforms for 2008. They’re blue-on-blue uniforms with navy blue hats with the Braves logo ‘A’ in white.
The ESPN analysts’ World Series Predictions were just on as well:
Steve Phillips - Tigers (W) vs. Mets
Eric Young - Red Sox (W) vs. Braves
John Kruk - Cubs (W) vs. Indians
Karl Ravech - Cubs (W) vs. Tigers
Is this the year for the Braves? It all starts tonight….
Tags: Season Opener, Washington Nationals
Posted in Game Threads |
By Bill on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
Here we go Ya’ll!!!!
The day we have been waiting for since winter has finally arrived!!!!
Nationals Park looks to be a beautiful venue…I am looking forward to many Braves wins in the new park!
Enjoy the Game Ya’ll!!!!!!!!!!
By JB in ATL on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
Well KJ K’s to start off but we got Esco on base.
How do y’all like the new alternate uni’s?
http://bravesblog.net
JB in ATL
By Jonathan on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
Nationals Park is definitely a beautiful place from the looks of it. I think I’ll have to try to make a trip up there this year.
Great at bat from Yunel getting down 0-2 and fighting through to a walk in a 10-pitch series.
I’m a fan of the uniforms. I like the plain look sometimes. I definitely like the alternate hats.
By Bill on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
The uni’s are ok. Not as good as the Sunday Home Red’s the we have had the last few years. Do we still have those for this season?
By bravesnuworld on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
Oh my god how awful was that lady singing the National Anthem? My cats were screaming.
By Smitty on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
The new uniforms were a bit of a surprise and I thought they were all right.
The cap is essentially the same as what they used for road games from 67-72.
Huddy started off a little shakey, but seems to be settling down.
But, yeah, we are underway and officially working toward October baseball.
(Good seeing you guys at the ING today)
Smitty
By Jonathan on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
Well, the National Anthem was some opera singer…..not exactly my cup of tea so I don’t really know what to say about it….
Huddy just gave up two runs. This is where we need to get better. We seem to give up a lot of first/second inning runs. It’ll be a big help to the team.
Good seeing you today as well, Smitty. I’ve spent the rest of the day sleeping for the most part.
By Smitty on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
What was I saying about Huddy settling down?
Smitty
By Bill on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
The anthem was not bad as far as ‘operatic Anthem performers’ go. I am not a fan of Divas performing for sporting events. But, this is DC, and they need to go all ‘highbrow’ on us…..
Finally we get out of the first - time to go to work fellas!!!!!! Break out the lumber!
By Jonathan on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
Well, we made it out of the first, so hopefully Hudson can get in a groove and get a good outing in. Time to turn on the offense (and keep an eye out for the first tick on the “Andruw would’ve got that” counter.
By Jonathan on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
Frenchie grounding out on a first pitch . . . shocking.
By Bill on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
Frenchy swings at the first pitch - some things never change!!!!
By Jonathan on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
Good relay by the Nats, McCann didn’t stand a chance on that one. Though, he didn’t get the best break in the bounce off of the wall. Too bad he didn’t get just a little more on that ball.
By Bill on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
Brian should know better - he is slow as Christmas!!!!
By Jonathan on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
7 pitch inning . . . that’s much more like it for Huddy. Hopefully he can settle into that rhythm for a few innings now.
By Jonathan on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
KJ getting picked off . . . we need to stop losing base runners that way.
Great fielding by Yunel however.
2-3-4 coming up . . . we need to get the bats going.
By Dillon on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
So does anyone know anything about when they’ll be wearing those alts? They’re amazing with the blue on blue IMO. Wonder if we’re still gonna have the reds on Sundays.
By Bill on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
YEEEEEHA!!!!
Chipper - First HR at Nationals Park!!!!
By JB in ATL on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
Chipper goes yard!!
By Jonathan on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
Go Chip! Hope to see a lot more of that this season.
Dillon - The blue-on-blues are going to be the road alternate jerseys for Sunday road games. We’ll still be wearing the reds at home.
By bravesnuworld on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
CHIPPER!
By Dillon on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
Nice shot Chipper! Let’s get some momentum with that.
Thanks Jon. I’m deff going to buy one for this year
By JB in ATL on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
I like the new jerseys…the caps remind me of the 69 road caps
By bravesnuworld on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
CHIPPPPPPPPERRRRRRRRRRRRRR
God he is amazing. If only he could stay healthy!
By JB in ATL on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
hey it’s the dude from BravesNuWorld
I checked your site this week. Cool stuff
By Jonathan on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
Dillon-
According to the Braves website, they’ll be on sale in the clubhouse store starting tomorrow.
Here’s an AJC link about them: http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports/braves/stories/2008/03/30/uniforms_0331.html
By bravesnuworld on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
I like the new jerseys, too. I am not 100 percent sold on how they look from the back though. A bit plain. I might buy one though. A chipper jones authentic.
By JB in ATL on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
and George Washington wins the enourmous Penises race
By JG on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
man MARK KOTSAY will never touch ANDRUW JONES jockstrap he might be fast but not the ability andruw has
By Jonathan on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
So Joe Simpson doesn’t approve of comparing Kotsay to Andruw. I guess that means he wouldn’t like the “Andruw Would’ve Gotten That” counter then haha.
By JB in ATL on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
i think we’re up to two right now but anyone coulda had those.
By Jonathan on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
Yeah, we’re going to stick with ones that Kotsay misses that Andruw definitely could’ve gotten to I think.
By Dillon on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
Does anyone know what is on the Braves’ left sleeves? It looks like it says “BEACH” but I’m not sure.
By Jonathan on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
Not sure, didn’t notice it. I’ll keep an eye out.
By JB in ATL on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
Tribute to Jim Beauchamp who died last year
By Bill on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
Yeah - Beach in honor of Jim Beauchamp - a former Brave that passed away in the offseason.
By Connie/BravesFan on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
I am more nervous than Frenchy! lol according to DOB @ the AJC lol
By Dillon on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
So I take it that they’ll wear it all year? That’s cool rather than having the usual black stripe or the number.
By Jonathan on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
Yep, according to the Braves website, they’ll wear it all season.
http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080330&content_id=2467318&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnered=rss_atl
By Connie/BravesFan on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
Poor Bravos. They are so nervous. I wish they would settle down. Does anyone ever tell them they ARE THE BRAVES?!
By JB in ATL on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
another 1-2-3 inning on the way
By JB in ATL on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
hey Connie, welcome
By Jonathan on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
Just the start-of-season jitters . . . they’ll work it out just fine
Huddy at least seems to have settled in on the mound. I think we can get a solid 7 out of him tonight.
By Jonathan on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
Good to see Willie out there, even if it is in a Nats uniform. I miss having him around Atlanta.
By SG ATL Born and Raised on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
Larrys gonna take him yard. and itll be all tied up
By Jonathan on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
It’d be nice to see Chip start the season off with a two home-run night . . . but looks like we’ll have to settle for a strikeout.
By JB in ATL on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
I liked Willie too. Hated to see Langerhans do so poorly last year too. I wish them both the best though
By SG ATL Born and Raised on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
when they finally settle in well be fine. i have a question for everybody how do you think hamptons gonna do?
By Jonathan on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
Well, I’ll leave the Hampton issue to the masses, I think my opinion’s well known. I need about 10 starts out of him before I have any faith in his durability. When we saw him pitch in spring training, he looked good, but I just want proof that he can last.
By SG ATL Born and Raised on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
thats is excatly where im at i need to see starts before i say anything
By JB in ATL on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
10 starts would be nice and the indicators have been good but you can’t be too sure with Hampton. He’s lookin AWESOME so far though
By Connie/BravesFan on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
Thank you JB! I think Hampton will do just fine. He has lived on the umm sorry guys………MLB “welfare” system the last 2 yrs. He knows it is up to him to redeem his self… Just my opinion.
Connie
By JB in ATL on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
That tag out at second on McCann is starting to sneak up on us
By Bill on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
So far he looks great…but I will be watching on the edge of my seat until he proves that he can go 7-9 starts in season….
By Jonathan on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
I think Hampton needs a good season to get signed by the Braves or anyone next year. He won’t see a contract near what he’s making this year either way.
By JB in ATL on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
i wish Joe Morgan would shut up
By SG ATL Born and Raised on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
no doubt hes been awesome in spring but real games when it counts thats what we need to see.
By Connie/BravesFan on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
Gawd I hate ESPN.
By Dillon on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
JB: Yeah, Joe is an idiot isn’t he?
By SG ATL Born and Raised on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
solid 7 from hudson
By SG ATL Born and Raised on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
joe is fukin retarded
By JB in ATL on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
ugh…the only good thing about Joe Morgan is that he isn’t Tim McCarver
By JB in ATL on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
Andruw woulda had those, Jonthan
By Bill on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
MOrgan and McCarver are the 2 most difficult to listen to announcers in BAseball…except for that White Sox guy….he is absolutely Terrible and annoying.
By Connie/BravesFan on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
I am not the only hater of Tim McCarver! Yeah! Thanks JB
By Jonathan on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
What’d I miss, JB? I was on the phone for the 7th.
By Jonathan on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
Good outing for Hudson. Rough first inning but looked great through the following 6. Hopefully we can get some run support here so he won’t get the L.
By JB in ATL on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
Jonathan, go to my site and you’ll see!!
Ha ha !
By JB in ATL on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
Connie, remember when Sanders doused McCarver with a tub of water?
By JB in ATL on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
Neon Deion that is
By Jonathan on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
Well, 3-4-5 up in the ninth. Time to hold them, boys! We need some runs.
By Travis on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
The braves have made a couple of base running mistakes in this game they cant do that throughout the season.
By Travis on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
moylan is a great setup man
By Jonathan on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
I agree, Travis. Looking back, McCann getting thrown out trying to stretch the double and KJ getting picked off are coming back to haunt us.
As for Moylan, I think he’s a great asset to the team and a great setup man for Soriano.
By Travis on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
tough luck for chipper on that ball he smoked it
By Travis on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
texiera just missed that one
By Jonathan on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
Tough luck for Chipper indeed.
Tex should have hit that one out. Wow, did Frenchie ever turn on that ball!
By Connie/BravesFan on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
JB that is why he hates US! LOL
By JB in ATL on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
At least AJ won’t be hitting here
By Travis on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
tie game
By Jonathan on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
All tied up on the pass ball!
By Jonathan on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
Free baseball, guys
Glad to see Huddy won’t get the L for a great outing.
By Connie/BravesFan on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
ewww the Muts loser LoDuca sucks. Thank you Nationals for signing him!
By JB in ATL on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
ha! Connie you’re right! but i think he hated us before that.
you know Connie, i hope Jonathan doesn’t hate me for saying this but we would love some more female posters on our site!
http://bravesblog.net
hee hee hee…
By Travis on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
i think moylan could be the closer if soriano wasnt
By JB in ATL on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
Moylan freakin’ rocks
By Travis on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
dang tough luck cant win them all
By JB in ATL on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
except that he didn’t get that one last out we needed. that would’ve been 25 in a row though
By Travis on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
we played a heck of a game though
By JB in ATL on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
think Andruw woulda got that one?
By Jonathan on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
Well, now we just look forward to the home opener tomorrow. Can’t wait.
By Jonathan on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
Haha, probably not, JB
By Connie/BravesFan on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
naww Jonathan may hate me but I know the Braves! Thanks for saying that about female Braves Fan. We lost! Dammitt. But it is ok. It is only the first game. LET’S GO BRAVES! HOME OPENER TOMORROW @ THE TED!
By bravesnuworld on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
Gee, I loved that powerful offense we have. What the heck?
And that lineup….I do not agree with that lineup Bobby had tonight.
By JB in ATL on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
see y’all soon
nice posts tonight
By Jonathan on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
Hey now JB, don’t go stealing all my female poster . . . yes, poster haha.
There’s nothing wrong with spending the night hopping between sites. I’ve enjoyed it guys….until next time.
By Colin on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
Looks like I missed a heckuva discussion - sorry to hear the Braves lose like that in their first game (was driving back from a concert across town and had to listen to the end on the radio). Ya win some, ya lose some. Can’t wait for tomorrow’s game.
By Jonathan on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
I’ll make sure to get another game thread going tonight for everyone that’s not at the game. I’ll do my best to keep up with making a few comments via BlackBerry from the game.