Marlins @ Braves(06/04/2008) 
1:01
Hey guys. We'll be underway in a few. Right now Frank Wren is talking about how I should fly Delta.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:01 
1:03
This just in: John Smoltz is wicked fahken old duuude.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:03 
1:05
He's hurt, if you were wondering. He's having surgery on his right shoulder that will likely end his career. To me, that's a horrible way to go. You don't even get to doff your cap as you leave the game one final time. Hell, Clemens got to do that 5 or 6 times.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:05 
1:06
In other news, Bobby Cox ran the 40 in 4.4 earlier today.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:06 
1:07
91 degrees in Atlanta today. The two teams met for two games Monday and Tuesday in Atlanta. The Marlins now have to adjust to playing in front of a crowd this afternoon. We'll see how they do.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:07 
1:08
Is my clock fast? First pitch was scheduled for 1 flat.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:08 
1:09
And now that Manny hit his 500th homerun I'm back to seeing the milkyness of mlb.tv's commercial blocker again. It used to be a "keep watching" in anticipation of his milestone. Thanks a lot, ManRam, if that is your real name.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:09 
1:10
[Comment From MDTMDT: ] 
They can't start the game until Bobby gets back from the Early Bird Special.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:10 MDT
1:10
Probably depends on how many different types of toast they have.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:10 
1:10
errr bread
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:10 
1:12
Hanley Ramirez leads things off. Glavine's first pitch is a ball. My prediction is looking good.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:12 
1:13
Hanley Ramirez, of course, grew from a bean in a styrofoam cup. He was left in the sun too long and developed super bean powers.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:13 
1:13
He walks on 5 pitches.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:13 
1:14
The announcers are really hung up on how hot it is, noting "It's a good day for short-sleeve shirts for everyone."
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:14 
1:15
And now we're on to the how baseball is like golf.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:15 
1:15
And I thought I had nothing to talk about!
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:15 
1:15
Jeremy Hermida strikes out swinging. 1 out, 1 on.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:15 
1:16
[Comment From Mike L.Mike L.: ] 
Who's everyone? its a day game in atlanta
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:16 Mike L.
1:17
Like, 10x the attendance in Florida.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:17 
1:17
Ramirez steals second.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:17 
1:18
Dan Uggla has the day off, so the four spot is going to the first baseman MIke Jacobs. Wes Helms is batting third right now.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:18 
1:18
Unless Uggla is hurt. I really don't know.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:18 
1:18
Helms walks. Men on first and second with one out.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:18 
1:20
Jacobs has 13 homeruns, all of which have come off of 48 year-old childhood idols. It doesn't look good for Glavine.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:20 
1:21
Jacobs pushes a texas leaguer to right field to bring in Ramirez. Men on first and second with 1 out.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:21 
1:21
1-0 Marlins
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:21 
1:22
Glavine, we all know, sucks in the first inning. If he gets out of here without giving up 3 or 4 runs, he'll probably be in ok shape.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:22 
1:23
6-4-3 double play ends the innings. Whoop de whoop.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:23 
1:23
BOTTOM OF THE FIRST
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:23 
1:24
It's a new generation so pass the mic
Pepsi with me so do it right
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:24 
1:24
Yahoo, I'd like to thank you for breaking up my milky white purgatory, but damn that was painful.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:24 
1:26
It seems like every soda tries to appeal to the black demographic by pumping horrible rap during commercials. Try Kevin Federline next time, as an improvement.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:26 
1:26
Yunel Escobar grounds out.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:26 
1:26
Bobby Cox screams into the microphone when he cheers on his players. It literally just startled me.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:26 
1:26
Kelly Johnson doubles to left. He's on second with 1 out.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:26 
1:27
Chipper's not in today, so Teixeira is batting 3rd.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:27 
1:28
Damn, chill out Bob. It's like that stupid viral trick where the zombie pops up and screams at you.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:28 
1:28
Tex singles to right. Johnson holds up at 3rd. Men at the corners with one gone.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:28 
1:29
Looks like they turned down his mic. I don't know why you would mic a dugout anyway. Without a 10 second delay you'd think games would have to be aired on HBO.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:29 
1:29
Sorry, that last batter was Jeff Francoeur. Tex is batting 4th. HOw embarrasing!
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:29 
1:30
...embarrassing
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:30 
1:30
k i quit
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:30 
1:30
Teixeira strikes out. Two away.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:30 
1:30
[Comment From enricoenrico: ] 
man, these pictures are really starting to give me nightmares.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:30 enrico
1:30
I thought it kinda looked like that dramatic looking gopher thing.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:30 
1:31
I don't know I only saw it on South Park and the Pork and Beans video.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:31 
1:32
Greg Norton singles to center to tie this thing up. Francoeur to third. Men on the corners with two out.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:32 
1:32
1-1 Both Teams Have 1 Run
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:32 
1:33
McCann rounds out to third to end the inning. It is very hot in Atlanta!
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:33 
1:33
TOP OF THE SECOND
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:33 
1:33
[Comment From enricoenrico: ] 
Not just this one specifically. The whole series. I like baseball players but not so much their nostrils.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:33 enrico
1:33
Getty Images gives you the option of downloading images that are like 20kx6k pixels. This is the only practical use we could think of.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:33 
1:34
New Flash: Ken Griffy Jr. to the DL after tweaking his back in last night's game.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:34 
1:35
Cody Ross flies out to right.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:35 
1:35
Just kidding friends he's ready to hit 600.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:35 
1:35
[Comment From MDTMDT: ] 
News Flash: Sun rises in east, details at 11
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:35 MDT
1:36
That's the only thing that could top Ankiel's comeback on HGH last year as most heartbreaking headline. "Griffey attempts to open box of Golden Grahams, to undergo season ending surgery"
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:36 
1:36
Mike Rabelo singles. 1 out.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:36 
1:39
Damn. I get up to heat up some noodles and it sounds like Jesus just resurrected in centerfield.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:39 
1:40
Josh Anderson grabs a double hit to the centerfield wall. Fires in to the cutoff Escobar, who throws Rabelo out at home. Amezaga gets to third and, somehow, is credited with a triple.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:40 
1:40
Man on third, 2 out.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:40 
1:41
Hendrickson picks up his second strikeout of the day via Tom Glavine. Side retired, y'all.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:41 
1:41
BOTTOM OF THE SECOND
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:41 
1:43
Spiderman on Peachtree TV tonight. Czech it.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:43 
1:43
Omar Infante grounds out quickly, one gone.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:43 
1:44
I think there are more Fish fans in Atlanta than there were in Florida. Not really surprised by that, given that Florida's general population consists of 104 year-old bigots who still can't bring themselves to support non-whites in any way, shape, or form.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:44 
1:45
Josh Anderson reaches first on a very close play on an infield dribbler. The announcers call it a "tie", which has always irked me a little.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:45 
1:46
Like, do you believe in circles? Or just a series of very small straight lines connecting to one another?
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:46 
1:46
Read a book, dick.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:46 
1:48
Glavine sacrifice bunts Anderson to second with two strikes. I'm sure that'll be on SC's top ten tonight.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:48 
1:50
Eh, this game is dragging and it's only the second inning. It's usually the 4th before pitchers step off or throw over between every pitch.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:50 
1:50
Escobar bloops one to right, Anderson scores. My words are kicked down my throat. Still 2 gone.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:50 
1:51
2-1 Braves

Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:51 
1:51
Joe Simpson tells me it's blistering hot in Atlanta.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:51 
1:52
Hanley Ramirez bobbles a ball out of his glove, allowing Kelly Johnson to beat out the throw. Men on first and second with 2 gone.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:52 
1:52
That was ruled a hit somehow. How stupid do you have to be to be an official scorer?
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:52 
1:53
Like, do home players pay them to pad their stats? I've never understood how people screw up so many easy calls.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:53 
1:53
Franky's 2-2 after putting one right back up the middle to score Escobar. Men on first and second with two outs still.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:53 
1:53
3-1 brAVES
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:53 
1:54
[Comment From MDTMDT: ] 
While you were complaining about the scorer the umpires just ruled that last play a home run
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:54 MDT
1:56
Tex grounds out. The inning's finally over.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:56 
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TOP OF THE THIRD
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:56 
1:57
For all of your trite baseball schwag needs, visit mlb.com's store.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:57 
1:58
Hanley's leading things off. Can you make an error while you're batting?
Wednesday June 4, 2008 1:58 
2:00
As we all know Hanley would be the most prized player in the game if he didn't occasionally boot a ball. I mean, what's 40-40 potential when you can't turn two?
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:00 
2:01
Hanley sends one deep to center. Done me proud, sir.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:01 
2:01
3-2 Braves
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:01 
2:02
I can't believe it! Tom Glavine's birth certificate was just released!
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:02 
2:02
Turns out in the state of Massachusetts he's really 85!
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:02 
2:02
Check into E:60 for details.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:02 
2:02
Hermida singles.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:02 
2:03
Wes Helms flies out. 1 out.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:03 
2:04
[Image]glavine.jpg  View
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:04 
2:04
hoof
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:04 
2:05
Glavine is pounding the plate with changeups. Can't remember the last time I saw 9 out of the last 10 pitches for changeups.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:05 
2:05
I guess they just default to changeup when your fastball is 76
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:05 
2:06
Jacobs out at first, advancing Hermida to second. 2 out.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:06 
2:06
Luis Gonzalez quickly flies out. Thanks for allotting me a swift "p" break.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:06 
2:07
BOTTOM OF THE FIRD
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:07 
2:07
[Comment From PaulPaul: ] 
wats goin on
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:07 Paul
2:08
not much m'man what you doin'
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:08 
2:08
[Comment From paulpaul: ] 
trying to see wats goin on
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:08 paul
2:08
3-2 Braves. Greg Norton leads things off with a line out to Hanley WHO CAUGHT IT.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:08 
2:08
Now who's overrated.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:08 
2:10
Amezaga makes a great play to knock down a ball and make the play at first. Two gone.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:10 
2:10
[Comment From ShaneShane: ] 
I could've stayed home and watched baseball instead hanging out at Starbucks all afternoon?
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:10 Shane
2:10
Yarp!
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:10 
2:11
You just have to shell out $15/month like a chump.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:11 
2:11
I couldn't even get FanHouse to pick up that tab. That comes straight out of my innebriation fund.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:11 
2:11
Infante flies out, inning over.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:11 
2:11
TOP OF THE FOURTH
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:11 
2:12
Starbucks, eh? You drinking coffee or just too cheap to pay for WiFi?
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:12 
2:12
You know your neighbors probably have them shiz right?
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:12 
2:13
Smoltz is in the booth.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:13 
2:13
I'm anticipating his retirement speech. At least we all hope.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:13 
2:14
Glavine hits Cody Ross with a changeup, the fourth he threw in the at bat. Smoltz scoffs and calls him something I can't post here.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:14 
2:14
[Comment From ShaneShane: ] 
I don't think we have that fancy technology in Western Mass yet, Nick
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:14 Shane
2:15
Omar Infante makes a diving top to his left and throws in time to get the batter Rabelo at first. 1 out. Man on second.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:15 
2:16
Do you care who wins today?
Yes
 ( 25% )
No
 ( 38% )
...there's a game?
 ( 38% )

Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:16 
2:16
wait i want to change that
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:16 
2:16
Do you care who wins today?
Yes, the Braves.
 ( 15% )
Yes, the Marlins.
 ( 23% )
No.
 ( 54% )
Baseball is stupid.
 ( 8% )

Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:16 
2:17
Hendrickson flies out. 2 gone with a man on second.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:17 
2:18
Smoltz is dodging 2009 questions.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:18 
2:18
Now he's doding Glavine questions.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:18 
2:19
Annnd there's the Maddux namedrop.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:19 
2:19
Smoltz is kinda full of himself, to my surprise.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:19 
2:20
He's talking about how glad he is he doesn't have to fake being healthy etc. etc.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:20 
2:20
Plus he's bald! What a loser!
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:20 
2:20
Wait I guess Hendrickson just struck out. I suck at this multitasking thing. Either way the side is retired.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:20 
2:20
BOTTOM OF THE FOURTH
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:20 
2:22
this game is taking too long what else is on
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:22 
2:22
Top Chef? Too hostile.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:22 
2:23
National Lampoon's Vacation? I'm not watching CMT.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:23 
2:23
Ah, here we go. Jeopardy reruns. Hope I've seen it!
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:23 
2:23
Anderson grounds out.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:23 
2:25
[Comment From Yay CakeYay Cake: ] 
hey look, all three of us reading this live blog answered the survey!
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:25 Yay Cake
2:25
There are 15 of you, thank you very much.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:25 
2:25
[Comment From SaberSaber: ] 
ugla went to go see the birth of his second child. remember when that wasn't an excuse to skip a game?
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:25 Saber
2:25
Second child? That's usually the mistake one.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:25 
2:26
Man if I don't see a fastball break 90 today I'm going to throw a nutty.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:26 
2:27
Smoltz is the only dude who could make this game more torturous. It's like having your local preacher on color.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:27 
2:27
Glavine walks. Man on, one gone.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:27 
2:27
[Comment From PetePete: ] 
You can seriously tell how many people are watching?
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:27 Pete
2:28
Yes, and you recently underwent a tragic event. Perhaps someone very close to you passed?
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:28 
2:28
I'm sensing a Mary in the room. Mary, are you with us?
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:28 
2:28
[Comment From PetePete: ] 
No but I'm a student at Syracuse University and we just lost a starting wide receiver. We are F'd.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:28 Pete
2:29
I'd be more worried with your basketball program.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:29 
2:29
Damn this is a long at bat. Escobar keeps fouling off pitches.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:29 
2:30
Smoltz complaining about how it's easier for an ump to call a ball than a strike.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:30 
2:30
Bird flew across the field.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:30 
2:30
HENDRICKSONS STEPS OFF
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:30 
2:31
Escobar gets gypped by Ross in centerfield. Two out now, Glavine's still on first.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:31 
2:31
Helms dives to put out Glavine at second. The inning is mercifully over.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:31 
2:32
Smoltz is wished good luck on his surgery by Simpson, causing him to stutter on his goodbyes. I don't know why I think that's significant, but it is.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:32 
2:32
TOP OF THE FIFTH
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:32 
2:33
Anyone who watches the draft live on mlb.com needs to either put down the crack pipe or go ride a bike. How is anyone that into baseball?
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:33 
2:34
It's two days long. Is there seriously someone out there who watches that shiz from top to bottom? It's pathetic to think about.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:34 
2:34
[Comment From limalima: ] 
Who will heal first, Mark Prior or Smoltz?
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:34 lima
2:35
Trick question? I mean, define "heal". Does that mean "throw a baseball without being laughed at"?
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:35 
2:35
And Prior's smug heart will never heal. He left that with Baker.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:35 
2:35
Hanley watches a changeup for strike three. 1 out.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:35 
2:36
Smoltz is all changeups all day. Appropriately the most boring pitch in baseball.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:36 
2:37
I remember Baseball Tonight tried to create a counterpart for Touch 'Em All with nasty pitches. Basically huge curveballs and fastball to changeup combinations with the speed of each display. All the analysts go "OOOOO that's naasty" after each one. That crap lasted a week.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:37 
2:37
Hermida grounds out. 2 gone.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:37 
2:37
[Comment From Yay CakeYay Cake: ] 
Interesting, I have my Prior Cubs jersey hanging on my closet door right now
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:37 Yay Cake
2:38
Weird, I actually have one too. No joke.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:38 
2:38
Well, had one. I use it to pick up my dog's crap in the city now.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:38 
2:38
Now it's more like a Latroy Hawkins jersey.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:38 
2:39
Helms wraps third base for a double. Two gone.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:39 
2:39
[Comment From BryanBryan: ] 
What will happen first...Florida spending more than $100 million to field a team...the Yankees going below $200 million payroll?
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:39 Bryan
2:39
I want as many "Neither" questions as possible. Shoot.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:39 
2:40
Mmm sandwich round. Maybe the draft isn't so boring.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:40 
2:42
Glavine is firing changeups like a changepion. It's like liveblogging a nascar race where the drivers can't leave second gear.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:42 
2:42
Please tell me that FanHouse hasn't liveblogged a nascar race...
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:42 
2:43
Jacobs whiffs on a...........................changeup.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:43 
2:43
BOTTOM OF THE FIT
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:43 
2:44
[Comment From SaberSaber: ] 
do you ever live blog a game at the game?
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:44 Saber
2:44
You really want me to cover a Nationals game? Seriously bud?
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:44 
2:45
[Comment From BradBrad: ] 
Make the drive to Baltimore
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:45 Brad
2:45
This just in! Gravity exists! Baltimore back to the cellar!
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:45 
2:46
Holy hell Hendrickson is 6'9". I knew he was tall, but damn.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:46 
2:46
Franky flies out. 1 gone.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:46 
2:46
[Comment From SaberSaber: ] 
i heard from the radio announcers that it is a hot and humid game
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:46 Saber
2:47
Right you are! In fact, you're advised to wear a "T" shirt!
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:47 
2:47
I wish you could choose the channel coverage on mlb.tv. I'm sick of these fools.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:47 
2:47
And I'm not advertising for mlb.tv when I link there. The app links anything with a period in the name automatically.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:47 
2:48
nick.hotstuff
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:48 
2:48
ooo, maybe not. guess it recognizes real links
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:48 
2:49
Tex is up and there's something behind home plate distracting him I guess. Wow. The credentials on a dude's shirt. He's bald as hell, so they're making him put duct tape on his head as well.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:49 
2:50
Simpson suggests that maybe Hendrickson just wanted to get a cool lemonade.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:50 
2:50
[Comment From WezWez: ] 
You mean you don't get paid everytime you say mlb.tv?
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:50 Wez
2:50
I really should contact them about that. I complain about it enough on here that I should be getting it for free. Any press is good press right.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:50 
2:51
Tex is down on strikes, his second of the day. Also Hendrickson's second K.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:51 
2:51
[Comment From ShaneShane: ] 
How is a guy batting distracted by something behind the plate? I could understand if the dude was in centerfield, but..
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:51 Shane
2:51
It was Hendrickson, the pitcher.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:51 
2:51
"A lazy, hazy day in Atlanta."
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:51 
2:52
[Comment From BradBrad: ] 
Are there ever efficient, clear days in atlanta?
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:52 Brad
2:52
Michael Vick's sentencing?
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:52 
2:53
I should start keeping tabs on how many two strike pitches there are in every game. It feels like it could be an important stat for a guy like me.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:53 
2:53
I'm tugging on my hair right now, is why I mention it.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:53 
2:54
Norton grounds out. Go vote for all stars, I'm told.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:54 
2:54
TOP OF THE SIXTH
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:54 
2:54
Instead of advertising for mlb[dot]tv every time, I'm going to start referring to it as the teev.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:54 
2:55
The teev sucks!
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:55 
2:55
[Comment From tacomantacoman: ] 
You have to capitalize and bold "the teev"
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:55 tacoman
2:55
And links to mlb.tv

Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:55 
2:55
DAMNIT
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:55 
2:56
Blaine Boyer (1-3, 3.66 ERA) in to pitch for the Braves.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:56 
2:56
Glavine's line: 5.0, 6 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 5 K
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:56 
2:57
[Comment From IceIce: ] 
How come you haven't done any polls yet
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:57 Ice
2:57
You missed the first one, friend. I like to take them down after 20 mins or so. Keeps them from clogging up the applet. Gimme a sec and I'll throw another up.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:57 
2:58
It's still 3-2 Braves, for those who actually care about the game.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:58 
2:58
Luis Gonzalez flies out in the infield. 1 gone.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:58 
2:58
[Comment From Mike L.Mike L.: ] 
its only the sixth inning?! damn what a terrible game
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:58 Mike L.
2:58
[Comment From Mike L.Mike L.: ] 
6 million changeups
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:58 Mike L.
2:58
That and the score sums up the entire game pretty well.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:58 
2:59
At least Boyer is throwing 95. I hadn't seen a pitch above 88 before that.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 2:59 
3:00
[Comment From SpigotSpigot: ] 
I just noticed on the top picture of all this, I can count Dan's eyelashes. Jesus.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:00 Spigot
3:01
Yeah he definitely wore makeup for that picture. Just one of the many reasons why I chose it.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:01 
3:01
9th pitch on the way to Ross....
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:01 
3:01
Foul tips it, but McCann holds on. Two gone.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:01 
3:01
[Comment From BradBrad: ] 
ESPN Poses this question: "If Pedro stays healthy, will they be the team to beat in the East?"
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:01 Brad
3:02
That's hilarious.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:02 
3:02
Like 49 stats and the international go 80% "No". New York is 98% "Yes".
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:02 
3:02
states, even
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:02 
3:03
Rabelo grounds out, side retired. Whee!
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:03 
3:03
BOTTOM OF THE SEX
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:03 
3:03
[Comment From WezWez: ] 
Foul tips by definition are caught by the catcher.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:03 Wez
3:03
What if he drops it?
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:03 
3:04
[Comment From WezWez: ] 
Then it's not a foul tip.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:04 Wez
3:04
That's dumb.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:04 
3:05
And here I've been saying "drops the foul tip" for all these years like a dummy.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:05 
3:05
Almezaga is playing out of his nips. Grabs a booted grounder by the first baseman Jacobs and makes the play at first. 1 out.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:05 
3:06
Infante doubles. Still 1 out, friends.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:06 
3:06
[Comment From WezWez: ] 
Official Rules: 2.00 Definition of Terms A FOUL TIP is a batted ball that goes sharp and direct from the bat to the catcher’s hands and is legally caught. It is not a foul tip unless caught and any foul tip that is caught is a strike, and the ball is in play. It is not a catch if it is a rebound, unless the ball has first touched the catcher’s glove or hand.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:06 Wez
3:07
So if there is a foul ball hit straight to the catcher's glove, he bobbles it while the pitcher charges, who then makes the catch, it is not a foul tip? Screw that.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:07 
3:07
[Comment From BradBrad: ] 
Steven A Smith says "There's no question that if Pedro stays healthy, Mets win the NL East"
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:07 Brad
3:08
That's a cowardly thing to say, obviously knowing that is never happening.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:08 
3:08
Anderson singles, bringing in Infante. Still 1 out.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:08 
3:08
4-2 Braves
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:08 
3:10
Boyer sacrifices Anderson to second. 2 gone.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:10 
3:10
Yunel is intentionally walked. Kelly Johnson at the dish.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:10 
3:12
Number of games Pedro will pitch this year
1-5
 ( 18% )
6-10
 ( 29% )
20+
 ( 24% )
If Pedro pitches 20 games I'll eat human hair
 ( 29% )

Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:12 
3:12
Kelly Johnson grounds out. Inning over. 4-2 Braves
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:12 
3:12
TOP OF THE SEVENTH
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:12 
3:13
Simpson ends the call with "If they don't do something about this broken bat problem someone is going to get hurt"
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:13 
3:13
Like he's trying to be all Aaron Rowand, hoping a shattered bat is going to fly into the booth and break his old ass.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:13 
3:13
[Comment From TesTTesT: ] 
Do you think that the Marlins can win the NL East?
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:13 TesT
3:13
Not really.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:13 
3:14
[Comment From matt_Tmatt_T: ] 
Simpson has been going on about the broken bat menace for weeks now
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:14 matt_T
3:14
Have you heard that it's hot in Atlanta?
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:14 
3:14
[Comment From SpigotSpigot: ] 
That bat was just three days from retirement
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:14 Spigot
3:14
I suspect the wife bat was in on this.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:14 
3:15
Amezaga is 1-2, subbing for Uggla today.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:15 
3:15
[Comment From Mike L.Mike L.: ] 
is he one of these guys everyone hates, even his hometown fans?
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:15 Mike L.
3:15
I don't think so. Jon's a big Atlanta fan and I believe he likes him.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:15 
3:16
[Comment From SpigotSpigot: ] 
So, is there a schedule up yet for baseball is boring? When I said I was going to watch Time Chasers throughout the entirety of one, I meant it, but I always come to these things after the fact.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:16 Spigot
3:16
Soon. I've got the schedule made and we've been using it on our end, but I'm not going to publish it publically until we get a little more concrete amongst ourselves.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:16 
3:17
Haha, Amezaga breaks his bat and Simpson sounded like he was going to throw up.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:17 
3:17
He grounds out, one away.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:17 
3:17
Jacque Jones pinch hitting for some reason.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:17 
3:19
Still going on about the bats.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:19 
3:19
Maybe the bats are breaking due to 90 degree weather? Hazy, even.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:19 
3:19
Haugh haugh haugh! Jones down on strikes. 2 gone.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:19 
3:20
Hanley's up. He's scored both runs for Florida.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:20 
3:20
Haha, they're complaining that a plexiglass shield isn't enough to protect fans from broken bats.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:20 
3:20
Like there should be anti-aircraft turrets shooting these things out of the air.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:20 
3:21
[Comment From Eric HembreEric Hembre: ] 
Boston is dumb. Should have kept Hanley.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:21 Eric Hembre
3:22
Yeah. Beckett and Lowell turned out to be complete flops.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:22 
3:22
Hanley walks, proving this young man's point.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:22 
3:22
Mound visit, because hey, I don't have anything to do today.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:22 
3:23
This is brutal. Turn on the AC or something, get these guys going.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:23 
3:23
[Comment From SpigotSpigot: ] 
Know what's not baseball and good? The Dragnet episode about LSD.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:23 Spigot
3:23
Aw don't tempt me guy.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:23 
3:24
I'm not neglecting the game, people. Hermida is still up.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:24 
3:24
And promptly flies out. Side sat. Atlanta up.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:24 
3:24
BOTTOM OF THE 7EVENTH
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:24 
3:25
[Comment From Mike L.Mike L.: ] 
who the hell said pedro would pitch 20+ games
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:25 Mike L.
3:25
Wish I had the ability to see. I'd start liveblogging whatever I could dig up by googling their name.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:25 
3:26
[Comment From Eric HembreEric Hembre: ] 
Pedro looked good last night.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:26 Eric Hembre
3:26
There's our answer.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:26 
3:26
[Video file]YouTube: P0zgIzqgxFU  Play
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:26 
3:27
Gold, thanks Spigot.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:27 
3:27
[Comment From Eric HembreEric Hembre: ] 
Dragnet sucks.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:27 Eric Hembre
3:27
Dude you are a downer and a half!
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:27 
3:28
Francoeur flies out. 1 out.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:28 
3:28
[Comment From Eric HembreEric Hembre: ] 
I am making the call. Teixeira homer.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:28 Eric Hembre
3:28
If you're wrong I'm not putting anything else you say up.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:28 
3:29
He struck out. Thanks for popping in, Eric!
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:29 
3:30
[Comment From Mike L.Mike L.: ] 
You know the pedro offense was plenty worthy of a ban.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:30 Mike L.
3:30
Very true. I will seriously shave my beard and eat it if he hits 20 games.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:30 
3:30
Guess I should vote then, huh?
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:30 
3:31
Norton pops out. It's a 1-2-3 inning for...Miller, who I didn't introduce as pitching.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:31 
3:32
Hendrickson's line: 6.0, 9 H, 4 ER, 2 BB, 2 K
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:32 
3:32
TOP OF THE EIGHTH
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:32 
3:33
[Comment From SpigotSpigot: ] 
Next up on not baseball for me: Gary Busey in a Destruction Derby.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:33 Spigot
3:33
You are killing my motivation.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:33 
3:33
Boyer still out for the Bravos. Bravo!
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:33 
3:34
[Comment From Mike L.Mike L.: ] 
wow what is with influx of over confident mets fans saying pedro starts 20+
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:34 Mike L.
3:34
Shut it down due to Barbaro-esque tampering.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:34 
3:34
[Comment From SaberSaber: ] 
new one: sun drenched
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:34 Saber
3:34
Missed that one, damn.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:34 
3:34
Helms grounds out. 1 gone.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:34 
3:34
At least this game has picked up. I credit it to the downfall of the almighty changeup.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:34 
3:35
Pitching change. These are always fun.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:35 
3:35
Best part of a baseball game
Beer
 ( 25% )
Chicks
 ( 33% )
Changeups
 ( 17% )
Pitching Changes
 ( 25% )

Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:35 
3:36
Will Ohman (3-0, 2.59 ERA) in to pitch for the Braves
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:36 
3:37
Blaine Boyer's line: 2.1, 0 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 K
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:37 
3:37
Nobody on, one out.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:37 
3:39
Can boredom induce vomiting? I feel like it can.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:39 
3:39
Looks like a bad call on the field. Jacobs thrown out at first, sorta looked like he was really safe.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:39 
3:40
He was safe by a mile.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:40 
3:40
Hey thanks ump. This guy knows how to keep a game moving.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:40 
3:40
[Comment From SaberSaber: ] 
heated exchange on a hot afternoon
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:40 Saber
3:40
ho hoooooo
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:40 
3:41
...2 outs.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:41 
3:41
Which means 7 outs to go!
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:41 
3:42
Kelly Johnson makes a diving play to throw Luis Gonzalez out at first for the third out. Wiiiickkeeed
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:42 
3:42
BOTTOM OF THE EI8HTH
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:42 
3:43
It's still 4-2 Braves, for those not paying attention.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:43 
3:45
McCann flies out. We're on pace for a 4:07 launch, folks.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:45 
3:45
Bobby Cox's face is melting off.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:45 
3:45
nvm he's old lol
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:45 
3:46
[Comment From matt_Tmatt_T: ] 
I thought Clemens was oldLOL
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:46 matt_T
3:46
Clemens is alot of LOL nowadays.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:46 
3:46
Infante lines out. I dig.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:46 
3:47
2 gone.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:47 
3:47
Josh Anderson is 2-3 on the day, scoring a run in the second.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:47 
3:48
Now Chip and Simpsons are caught up on instant replay. You think they just record one of these exchanges and press a button whenever they feel like sneaking out for a cig break?
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:48 
3:48
Tomorrow is Reds Phillies, that's all that's concret.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:48 
3:48
concrete eve
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:48 
3:48
n
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:48 
3:48
...
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:48 
3:48
JOSH ANDERSON FLIES OUT. INNING OVER. LAST CHANCE FOR THE MARLINS.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:48 
3:49
[Comment From matt_Tmatt_T: ] 
hey guys its ni
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:49 matt_T
3:49
[Comment From matt_Tmatt_T: ] 
nick
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:49 matt_T
3:49
well put
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:49 
3:49
TOP OF THE N9NTH
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:49 
3:49
[Comment From WezWez: ] 
If it went to extras I think they'd have to break out the steroid tape.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:49 Wez
3:50
4-2 Braves lead. Whoop.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:50 
3:50
Soriano's out, so
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:50 
3:51
Manny Acosta (2.73 ERA, 3/4 SV Ops) in to pitch for the Braves
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:51 
3:51
Ohman's line: 0.2, 0 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:51 
3:51
fun
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:51 
3:52
Cody Ross leading things off heeah.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:52 
3:52
He singles on a weak slider. No outs.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:52 
3:52
[Comment From SaberSaber: ] 
radio guy: there will be a lot of people who will be happy to see this game end
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:52 Saber
3:52
Count it!
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:52 
3:53
[Comment From MattMatt: ] 
Is it wrong that Im prayign for extra innings?
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:53 Matt
3:53
Yes. Yes it is.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:53 
3:53
Uh oh.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:53 
3:53
God damn.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:53 
3:53
Rabelo... he just...
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:53 
3:53
I can't even say it.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:53 
3:54
4-4 Tie Game
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:54 
3:54
Amezaga flies out. 1 out.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:54 
3:55
I'm totally disheartened right now. How am I supposed to try and be funny.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:55 
3:55
Jorge Cantu pinch hitting for the pitcher Miller. He stretches a single for a double.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:55 
3:56
[Comment From WezWez: ] 
That play-by-play just made me vomit a little.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:56 Wez
3:56
Yes, "He tries to make it a double annnd he Cantu"
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:56 
3:56
[Comment From SaberSaber: ] 
try the marlins radio play-by-play. emmy award winning stuff
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:56 Saber
3:56
Do they have play by play?
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:56 
3:57
So everyone's up to pace, it's 4-4 with a man on second in the top of the 9th. 1 out.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:57 
3:57
[Comment From MattMatt: ] 
Oh hell, just call me the voodoo man
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:57 Matt
3:58
Why don't you start praying for a bench clearing brawl, the only thing that could make me happy right now.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:58 
3:58
[Comment From matt_Tmatt_T: ] 
Wait, was it Acosta or Soriano that gave up the HR?
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:58 matt_T
3:58
Acosta. Soriano's not available.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:58 
3:59
Hanley just crushed one. His second homerun of the game.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:59 
3:59
6-4 Marlins
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:59 
3:59
[Comment From MattMatt: ] 
For my next prediction, I see 18 innings in your future
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:59 Matt
3:59
If the Braves tie this up I'm going to flip a nut.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 3:59 
4:00
Acosta's out. His line: 0.1, 4 H, 4 ER, 0 BB, 0 K
Wednesday June 4, 2008 4:00 
4:01
Royce Ring (1-1, 5.40 ERA) in to pitch for the Braves
Wednesday June 4, 2008 4:01 
4:02
Hermida retired on curveball. 2 away.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 4:02 
4:04
The ballpark is empty, the announcers are referring tot he Phillies as "roasting hot", I'm gassed. Please.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 4:04 
4:04
Wes Helms grounds out. We now go to what was an unnecessary
Wednesday June 4, 2008 4:04 
4:04
BOTTOM OF THE NINTH
Wednesday June 4, 2008 4:04 
4:04
[Comment From MattMatt: ] 
who is due up in the ninth?
Wednesday June 4, 2008 4:04 Matt
4:05
A pinch hitter, then the top of the order.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 4:05 
4:05
Looks like it'll be...Gregor Blanco
Wednesday June 4, 2008 4:05 
4:05
eesh
Wednesday June 4, 2008 4:05 
4:06
Kevin Gregg (2.54 ERA, 10/13 SV Ops) in to pitch for the Marlins
Wednesday June 4, 2008 4:06 
4:06
[Comment From SpigotSpigot: ] 
Who will die by your hands if the Braves tie it up, Nick
Wednesday June 4, 2008 4:06 Spigot
4:07
I'll probably just go outside and stomp some puddles for a solid 4 minutes.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 4:07 
4:07
....barefoot
Wednesday June 4, 2008 4:07 
4:07
Igor strikes out. 1 gone.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 4:07 
4:08
Would you like this game to go to extra innings?
Yes
 ( 54% )
No
 ( 31% )
I am nude
 ( 15% )

Wednesday June 4, 2008 4:08 
4:08
You guys are just trying to spite me huh?
Wednesday June 4, 2008 4:08 
4:09
The reader meter is climbing back up. I think a lot of people are just looking for a final score before they punch out.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 4:09 
4:09
Give them what they want, Gregg.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 4:09 
4:10
Foul balls abound followed by a walk. Escobar on first.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 4:10 
4:10
Kelly Johnson is up. He's 2-4 with a double.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 4:10 
4:11
He hits a fly ball 25 feet short of the warning track for out numero two-o. Man on first.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 4:11 
4:11
Francoeur is up. He's 2-4 as well.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 4:11 
4:12
Hanley Ramirez snags a grounder and steps on second to end the game!
Wednesday June 4, 2008 4:12 
4:12

Wednesday June 4, 2008 4:12 
4:13
Sorry, Braves fans. This one's in the books. Game 4 of this odd little series is tomorrow.
Wednesday June 4, 2008 4:13 
4:13
Thanks for checking in. Make sure to check out Jon tomorrow for the Reds and Phillies at 1
Wednesday June 4, 2008 4:13 
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