Bye Bye Braves - Page 2

Green & Gold Heart · 10-12-2004, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Astros02

I was impressed by the Braves in round 1. Furcal is coming into his own, I knew after game 2 that every time he came up to hit I needed to cross my fingers.

Furcal shouldn't have even been playing in that series. Poor baby now has to go to jail.

Anachronism · 10-12-2004, 12:34 PM

Agreed... Furcal SHOULDN'T have been playing.

Can you imaging if you asked for time after being sentanced for DUI?

"I'm sorry, judge? I understand the sentance and all, and I'm really sorry, but can I start serving time right after this project that I'm working on at work is over? Thanks a million!"

I can guess what the answer would be to that....

sebastian0622 · 10-12-2004, 12:43 PM

Braves played well above their capabilities? Bah! Giles, Drew, and Chipper all batted about half of their season averages and none had a home run. The only two Braves who played at or better than their season numbers were Furcal and Andruw.

CardinalMan · 10-12-2004, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by CommishJoe

*Yankees -- 43 Playoff Appearances, 39 Pennants, 26 World Series Victories

*Braves (total since 1907) -- 18 Playoff Appearances, 9 Pennants, 3 World Series Victories

Yankees have been in the Series 6 out of the last 7 years, and are responsible for 2 of the Braves' losses. I argue that no other team even had that many chances to win the World Series .. except the Yankees

* = Thanks to baseball-reference.com. Braves records include the Doves (1907-1910), Bees (1936-1940), Boston & Milwaukee Braves.

or the redbirds...

St. Louis Cardinals (1882-2003) -- 23 playoff appearances, 19 Pennants, 9 World Series Victories.

Anachronism · 10-12-2004, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by sebastian0622

Braves played well above their capabilities? Bah! Giles, Drew, and Chipper all batted about half of their season averages and none had a home run. The only two Braves who played at or better than their season numbers were Furcal and Andruw.

I think people were talking about the regular season Braves... no one expected them to repeat again - even Smoltz said that they didn't expect to go anywhere this year....

Mariner and Giants Fan · 10-12-2004, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by clutch

I have to say good bye to the Braves as well. Hopefully next year the Phillies can stop the Braves Streak.

So say we all!!

andymac · 10-12-2004, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Anachronism

Agreed... Furcal SHOULDN'T have been playing.

Can you imaging if you asked for time after being sentanced for DUI?

"I'm sorry, judge? I understand the sentance and all, and I'm really sorry, but can I start serving time right after this project that I'm working on at work is over? Thanks a million!"

I can guess what the answer would be to that....

Actually, similar instances to this are very common. I know someone who got a 2nd DUI and they allowed him to serve all of his time during weekends so as not to cause him to miss any time from work.

Astros02 · 10-12-2004, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Dale And Eli's Dad

^^^ Fixed that for ya

Thanks, I was trying not to piss off the Braves fans.

Actually, I'd want the Mets last, then the Braves, but a tie for last would work for them both also.

Vris · 10-12-2004, 07:55 PM

They have been in the playoffs the past 13 years. They put themselves in position to win. But, for some reason, they just can't do it. I shouldn't defend them but they are my team. I am going to defend them. All I can say is that if you don't make the playoffs, there is no way you can win the World Series. They are in the playoffs year after year.

Anachronism · 10-12-2004, 08:07 PM

But making the baseball playoffs is different from any other league (NHL, NBA, NFL) because so few teams make it. How many years were they favoured to make the series, and yet died in the first round? I don't know... I hear what you are saying - but at the same time, I think of my Bills who made the SUPER BOWL four years straight, and yet are still considered a joke among NFL fans.... the only thing the Braves have is that one ring to separate them.

blackamus · 10-12-2004, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by GForce

Amusing...a 2-point round when his response was rendered useless since the Braves won't be playing tomorrow either.

Are you really a boxing judge

GH

I think it was just a 1 round exhibition bout, no winner here except the fans.

Seriously though, will this be the year that the Mets finally put all that cash to good use?

GForce · 10-12-2004, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by blackamus

I think it was just a 1 round exhibition bout, no winner here except the fans.

Seriously though, will this be the year that the Mets finally put all that cash to good use?

My guess is no, regrettably.

I have no faith in Wilpon to stay clear, and little faith in Minaya to make the right decisions.

Sad thing is, a few right moves and I think they could be back to at least respectability in a hurry. I just have no faith those right moves will happen.

GH

10-12-2004, 12:34 PM	#22
Anachronism All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Great White North Posts: 945	Agreed... Furcal SHOULDN'T have been playing. Can you imaging if you asked for time after being sentanced for DUI? "I'm sorry, judge? I understand the sentance and all, and I'm really sorry, but can I start serving time right after this project that I'm working on at work is over? Thanks a million!" I can guess what the answer would be to that.... __________________ "Ruth did it on Beer and Hotdogs..."

10-12-2004, 07:55 PM	#29
Vris Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: somewhere where I don't know where I am Posts: 3,251	They have been in the playoffs the past 13 years. They put themselves in position to win. But, for some reason, they just can't do it. I shouldn't defend them but they are my team. I am going to defend them. All I can say is that if you don't make the playoffs, there is no way you can win the World Series. They are in the playoffs year after year. __________________ None Blog it.

10-12-2004, 08:07 PM	#30
Anachronism All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Great White North Posts: 945	But making the baseball playoffs is different from any other league (NHL, NBA, NFL) because so few teams make it. How many years were they favoured to make the series, and yet died in the first round? I don't know... I hear what you are saying - but at the same time, I think of my Bills who made the SUPER BOWL four years straight, and yet are still considered a joke among NFL fans.... the only thing the Braves have is that one ring to separate them. __________________ "Ruth did it on Beer and Hotdogs..."

10-12-2004, 12:43 PM	#23
sebastian0622 Banned Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 3,465	Braves played well above their capabilities? Bah! Giles, Drew, and Chipper all batted about half of their season averages and none had a home run. The only two Braves who played at or better than their season numbers were Furcal and Andruw.