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re: The ATL Thread: Spring Training Edition
Posted on 2/21/12 at 7:36 am to okietiger
Posted on 2/21/12 at 7:36 am to okietiger
I've been a huge Braves fan all my life.
I was sitting in the stands on a hot July day in 1968 when Hammerin' Hank hit his 500th home run (I was 5 years old at the time).
For the first time I can remember, I can't work up any excitement for the upcoming season. Dammit. Its been harder for me to watch annual mediocrity for years than it was to watch them totally suck in my younger days.
Oh well... maybe the mojo will come back to me once I start hearing the crack of the bat again.
I was sitting in the stands on a hot July day in 1968 when Hammerin' Hank hit his 500th home run (I was 5 years old at the time).
For the first time I can remember, I can't work up any excitement for the upcoming season. Dammit. Its been harder for me to watch annual mediocrity for years than it was to watch them totally suck in my younger days.
Oh well... maybe the mojo will come back to me once I start hearing the crack of the bat again.
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Posted on 2/21/12 at 7:39 am to hiltacular
Dave O'Brien running damage control on the unflattering picture of Chipper.
Does the facial hair look a little different to anyone else?
Here's the original for direct comparison:
Does the facial hair look a little different to anyone else?
Here's the original for direct comparison:
This post was edited on 2/21/12 at 7:42 am
Posted on 2/21/12 at 7:50 am to glb
He looks better in that top pic. I still don't think we get more than 100 out of the guy this year. I know I said 80 but I was a bit overzealous in that number.
Posted on 2/21/12 at 7:50 am to beatbammer
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For the first time I can remember, I can't work up any excitement for the upcoming season.
This befuddles me. I am super excited about the upcoming season. We have an actual CF to start the season. We have two super young quality bats in Heyward and Freeman that I can't wait to watch progress. I'm super excited to watch our young pitchers mow down other teams superstars!
Posted on 2/21/12 at 7:57 am to beatbammer
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I've been a huge Braves fan all my life.
Me too. The most proud I have ever been as a Braves fan was during the NLDS against the Giants (despite the loss). The stadium was slammed, the loudest I have ever heard it. The Bud Ice (best bang for your buck) was flowing like water. Heinske hit that homer and one of my friends got knocked 3 rows in front of us. It was a great day to be a Braves fan.
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For the first time I can remember, I can't work up any excitement for the upcoming season. Dammit. Its been harder for me to watch annual mediocrity for years than it was to watch them totally suck in my younger days.
WWBCD? Thats all that needs to be said. If you cant get excited for the season, then just think what would Bobby Cox want you to do.
Posted on 2/21/12 at 8:00 am to Gotta have DeZeier
I'm pretty pumped about this season myself. I'm hoping Freddie can take it to the next level offensively and J-Hey has a MVP level season
The Road to October has begun!
The Road to October has begun!
Posted on 2/21/12 at 8:29 am to BallHawk
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J-Hey has a MVP level season
That's what I'm talking about!
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Braves outfielder Jason Heyward walks out of the batting cage as he watches the flight of his ball during the first day of pitchers and catchers workouts on Feb. 19, 2012. JASON GETZ, JGETZ@AJC.COM
Here's a gallery of pics from the start of camp:
Braves Start Spring Training
This post was edited on 2/21/12 at 8:32 am
Posted on 2/21/12 at 8:37 am to glb
I think it was just a bad pic of Chipper. He will be fine.
Posted on 2/21/12 at 8:54 am to SwampDonks
frick that noise. frick him.
And his shitty bill Buckner wanna be arse.
And his shitty bill Buckner wanna be arse.
Posted on 2/21/12 at 9:28 am to RollDatRoll
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I think it was just a bad pic of Chipper. He will be fine.
Agreed. Chip is a pro. He's not gonna not take care of himself the best way he knows how.
Hopefully he stays healthy for a good while this year.
Posted on 2/21/12 at 9:46 am to Hullabaloo
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frick that noise. frick him.
And his shitty bill Buckner wanna be arse.
Did somebody forget to take their meds this morning?
Posted on 2/21/12 at 10:01 am to okietiger
A new Braves season brings new Frediot gems!
WTF is a front mirror that shows you what's ahead of you? A window?
Fredi excited about Spring Training
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"Stop looking in the rear view mirror and start looking in the front mirror to see what's ahead of us"
WTF is a front mirror that shows you what's ahead of you? A window?
Fredi excited about Spring Training
Posted on 2/21/12 at 10:07 am to glb
It's baseball season
Posted on 2/21/12 at 10:07 am to glb
Holy God we are being managed by a functioning retard.
This post was edited on 2/21/12 at 10:55 am
Posted on 2/21/12 at 10:20 am to okietiger
Top 100 prospects in our division:
Braves - 4
Nationals - 2
Mets - 2
Marlins - 1
Phillies - 1
Braves - 4
Nationals - 2
Mets - 2
Marlins - 1
Phillies - 1
This post was edited on 2/21/12 at 10:21 am
Posted on 2/21/12 at 10:22 am to okietiger
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Holy God we are being managed by a function retard.
In the offseason, he bags groceries in Publix.
Posted on 2/21/12 at 10:44 am to SwampDonks
David O'Brien @ajcbraves
Meanwhile, #Braves 2B Dan Uggla, who already had Popeye arms, has even larger guns now after adding about 20 lbs through heavier lifting.
UGGLA SMASH!
Meanwhile, #Braves 2B Dan Uggla, who already had Popeye arms, has even larger guns now after adding about 20 lbs through heavier lifting.
UGGLA SMASH!
Posted on 2/21/12 at 10:44 am to beatbammer
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Braves - 4
This makes me all giddy inside. We have a lot of talent coming through the grapevine.
Posted on 2/21/12 at 10:45 am to RollDatRoll
Holy frick.
Posted on 2/21/12 at 10:47 am to SwampDonks
Jesus that dude is going to be huge.
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