IGT, 9/8/12: Medlen in my business

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

Los Bravos:
They're Not Saying Boo, CF
"El Museo", SS
Big MF, RF
Larry, 3B
Baby Ruuuuuuth, 1B
Wind Machine, 2B
Don't Call Me Thom, C
Art Vandelay, LF
Scooby Gang, P

Los Not-Bravos:
Mr. Whitestone, RF
Irish Hammer, 2B
Pantalones de Azucar, 3B
Ike, 1B
Boo Radley Minus The Slugging, LF
Can I See Some ID, SS
No, Seriously, Can I See Some ID, CF
EZ Pass, C
Chick-Fil-Yay, P

IN MEDIA RES: The Hef danced around a leadoff Bourn double without letting Brave feet reach hallowed molded-rubber ground. Not so in the second, thanks to some bleeders and bunts and bank shots... 1-0, People of Atlanta.

No Cooby Kid sightings as yet. But hey, whaddayaknow? GUYS! on Fox!

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

Burkhardt describes Medlen-- apparently sincerely-- as a "human energy drink." I'm not sure I've ever heard that before without it being a backhanded compliment.

Anyway, Med Bull is through two without a run.

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

In-game with Readily Available to open the top of the 3rd.

And speaking of available... plenty of good seats sunning themselves all around the park. PLENTY.

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

"I'm happy to be having a great year. And, be sure to buy my new book!"

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

The worst part is, if he wins anything this year, he won't know to thank you.

An iffy route by 'Spin in center gifts Heyward a double. A dinky single to right by Freeman gifts him a run. 2-0, Yahoos.

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

Perhaps Hefner should've eeten mor pre-game chikin; McCann sends a hanger to the gap faster than it came in, and we're at 4-0... and Medlen knocks it over our erstwhile centerfielder to knock McCann in.

[Frayed Knot]

Do you suppose this offense could make up a 5-run deficit to Kris Medlen given seven GAMES rather than innings?

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

Hey! Nominal offense!

[duan]

having seen what came into dc earlier i think a rainout's a distinct possibility.

[duan]

needs to arrive damn soon though.

[Frayed Knot]

Good thing that Uggla & McCann are in slumps or else we'd really be in trouble here.

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

Hey! More than nominal offense!

[duan]

seriously they should be having as many conversations as possible. also, if they wanted to a hit batter here might instigate a kerfuffle which'd give the rain long enough to arrive.

[duan]

oooh, Murph, an error is a great way to keep the braves on the field for a few minutes more.

[Frayed Knot]

duan wrote: having seen what came into dc earlier i think a rainout's a distinct possibility.

The Nats/Fish were heading into the bottom of the 9th with the Marlins up by 1 ... and now it's been delayed for what must be two hours by this point.
I believe Heath Bell had already warmed up to come in, but now has been sitting all this time.

[Frayed Knot]

Cedeno obviously didn't get the 'Soft Grounders Only' memo.
I wonder if they'll fine him for that?

[Frayed Knot]

Has Thole blocked a ball with his chest protector yet this year?

[duan]

Frayed Knot wrote: duan wrote: having seen what came into dc earlier i think a rainout's a distinct possibility. The Nats/Fish were heading into the bottom of the 9th with the Marlins up by 1 ... and now it's been delayed for what must be two hours by this point. I believe Heath Bell had already warmed up to come in, but now has been sitting all this time.

I was watching the game as it happened - there was all sorts flying onto the field.

[Zvon]

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: An iffy route by 'Spin in center gifts Heyward a double. A dinky single to right by Freeman gifts him a run. 2-0, Yahoos.

Iffy? He ran left, the ball was going right. lol. I don't think I've ever seen a camera angle showing a worse misjudgement on a play as that one did there. I had to laugh. It was funny.

Was hoping for a washout too. Now it counts, so, yea, it'll probably start pouring any minute.

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

Well, it's a washout of sorts.

[Zvon]

Well, it's a washout of sorts.

lol
Note to self: Be more specific as to what kind of washout I wish for.

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

With plenty of Metly help, Medlen Dew is through 6 on 80 pitches... and there go the tarps.

[Zvon]

Why even call it a rain delay?

GAME OVER MAAAAAAN!
GAME OVER!

[Zvon]

Asked what he would think about Chipper Jones if he were a Mets fan, he smiled and said: "I would respect the body of work, but I would hate his guts."


T-minus one day til take off.

[MFS62]

Exactly, respect and hate.
It I were Terry today, I'd start the hardest throwing rookie they have, and tell the kid to give Chipper a cup ckeck.
Just for old times sake.

Later