It's Sept, the braves Kryptonite!

[BPNAZ]

it was absolutely comical reading their game thread on their huzzah board. Crying about Puig. I love it

 

[BPNAZ]

"Kershaw is due for TJS"

classy Braves

 

[ugafan6612]

"Kershaw is due for TJS"

classy Braves

lol I doubt Philly fans have any right making fun of anybody for being "unclassy"

 

[Cedrique]

lol I doubt Philly fans have any right making fun of anybody for being "unclassy"

That's true, just because you are unclassy doesn't mean Philly fans should be making fun of you.

 

[_phiLLies_]

look out for all that braves young pitching! lollllllllllllllll

 

[Cedrique]

I just checked out the game. One thing I don't understand--I know Uggla has been a big disappointment and he has a horrific batting average and his fielding is subpar, but even with All that are they really starting Elliot Johnson at 2b. To be honest I wasn't even aware of his existence until I looked him up on baseball reference, but all I can say is WTF!? Am I missing something? He's basically Michael Martinez. And oh yeah, bonus he made an error that led to 4 runs tonight.....

 

[gobigred]

I just checked out the game. One thing I don't understand--I know Uggla has been a big disappointment and he has a horrific batting average and his fielding is subpar, but even with All that are they really starting Elliot Johnson at 2b. To be honest I wasn't even aware of his existence until I looked him up on baseball reference, but all I can say is WTF!? Am I missing something? He's basically Michael Martinez. And oh yeah, bonus he made an error that led to 4 runs tonight.....

None of us really get it either. I mean Uggla has been a HR hitter and low average guy entire career, it really should be that big of a surprise he has stats he does. At least Uggla has that HR power that we don't have no. Doesn't really make sense.

 

[Cedrique]

In a way it shows some balls. There is no way the Phillies GM would go for a playoff roster that left off a well liked, highly paid player that had a couple years left on his contract. The stupid part is that they had no replacement for him, so now they have a career backup player that can't hit in the lineup. If they lose it will be a long winter for Uggla and some of the other guys that probably wanted him there. If they were to win I think there might be some way they could have someone fake an injury and get him on the World Series roster if they wanted to, although I could be wrong.

 

[Omar 382]

In a way it shows some balls. There is no way the Phillies GM would go for a playoff roster that left off a well liked, highly paid player that had a couple years left on his contract. The stupid part is that they had no replacement for him, so now they have a career backup player that can't hit in the lineup. If they lose it will be a long winter for Uggla and some of the other guys that probably wanted him there. If they were to win I think there might be some way they could have someone fake an injury and get him on the World Series roster if they wanted to, although I could be wrong.

Well liked?

 

[Omar 382]

I'd rather take Jonhson honestly. Plays decent defense and can at least put the bat on the ball occasionally, unlike Uggla.

 

[Cedrique]

Well liked?

lol, not necessarily by me, but I heard he is well liked by his teammates.

 

[Cedrique]

I'd rather take Jonhson honestly. Plays decent defense and can at least put the bat on the ball occasionally, unlike Uggla.

I think they did it because they had flashbacks from Brooks Conrad making a few errors in the playoffs last time. There's no way in hell I'd have Johnson in there for his offense. (obviously he'll go 4-5 with a hr tonight)

 

[Omar 382]

I'd still go with Johnson. And yeah, Conrad did basically cost them that 2010 NLDS. Someone new every year.

 

[jvett77]

My vote would be for Uggla, his 22 homers and lasik scarred eyes.

 

[Cedrique]

Now their starting Freddy Garcia? How did the Nationals not win this division?

 

[Retroram52]

Last time I checked, Atlanta was stinking it up-again.

 

[Cedrique]

Its been a pretty successful campaign so far. None of the infielders have gotten into shouting matches or tripped anyone rounding the bases after a home run and the fans didn't throw garbage all over the field after they didn't like a call by the umpires. Maybe they should pack it in now instead of trying to come back and win this one.

 

[bravesfan]

never gets old seeing the atlanta bridesmaids lose a big game.

Ain't that the truth....put another division banner up, that's about all we accomplish

 

[Progeriakid]

And like clockwork the joke braves are out, seeding means nothing with this team, they are the epitome of a perennial choke artist, I fucking love it because of how dumb their wagon fanbase is, wonder what the excuses will be this year???

 

[Cedrique]

I actually thought they had a chance this time just because all the "experts" kept saying a team that strikes out a lot can't win a short series. In my experience the experts are wrong a lot.

Also, fun fact about the NL East. The only team to win multiple WS titles in the last 30 years is also the only team to never win the division.