en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/84393 Comments by RueGrant http://www.bravesblast.com/2009/06/20/rumors-of-demise-have-been-exaggerated/#IDComment25146301 Kent, wonderful post. Thank you. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:45:51 +0000 http://www.bravesblast.com/2009/06/20/rumors-of-demise-have-been-exaggerated/#IDComment25146301 http://www.bravesblast.com/2009/05/12/lowe-outduels-santana-braves-win/#IDComment21351443 I was so floored by Lowe last night. I couldn't have asked for more. He had the bat, he had the pitching, he was in the game. When we're on, we're on. That's good to see, and makes me really anxious to see if we keep it up. Wed, 13 May 2009 00:47:27 +0000 http://www.bravesblast.com/2009/05/12/lowe-outduels-santana-braves-win/#IDComment21351443 http://www.bravesblast.com/2009/05/05/garret-anderson-is-a-bitch/#IDComment21103780 That is so wonderful. I am cracking up at that. You're great. Sometimes pride really really gets in the way. It is sad to see. Sat, 9 May 2009 01:24:47 +0000 http://www.bravesblast.com/2009/05/05/garret-anderson-is-a-bitch/#IDComment21103780 http://www.bravesblast.com/about-us/#IDComment21103193 PERFECT Sat, 9 May 2009 01:10:15 +0000 http://www.bravesblast.com/about-us/#IDComment21103193 http://www.bravesblast.com/2009/04/18/oh-no-its-jo-jo/#IDComment19233168 I'm a bit skeptical oftentimes. We do need to step it up though. Lots. Sat, 18 Apr 2009 17:53:35 +0000 http://www.bravesblast.com/2009/04/18/oh-no-its-jo-jo/#IDComment19233168 http://www.bravesblast.com/2009/04/18/oh-no-its-jo-jo/#IDComment19231098 I hope this doesn't get ugly. I am sad to see Jordan strike out again. And I wish we had our real lineup. This has a taste of last year that I really don't like one bit. Sat, 18 Apr 2009 17:12:11 +0000 http://www.bravesblast.com/2009/04/18/oh-no-its-jo-jo/#IDComment19231098 http://www.bravesblast.com/2009/04/15/lowe-v-miller-chipper-sits/#IDComment18825321 Can't wait for July so I can be there with you two. This ninth inning is making me ill. Thu, 16 Apr 2009 02:16:54 +0000 http://www.bravesblast.com/2009/04/15/lowe-v-miller-chipper-sits/#IDComment18825321 http://www.bravesblast.com/2009/04/13/glavine-to-see-dr-andrews-on-shoulder/#IDComment18690169 News Flash: Previa sightings in Atlanta are on the rise. Do we learn NOTHING from the past? Geez. Keep Jo-Jo out of the Ted, unless of course he's paying for his seat. Mon, 13 Apr 2009 21:47:13 +0000 http://www.bravesblast.com/2009/04/13/glavine-to-see-dr-andrews-on-shoulder/#IDComment18690169 http://www.bravesblast.com/2009/04/12/the-issues-from-the-nats-series/#IDComment18649386 I am hoping that Schafer can keep it up, especially as pitchers learn him. On Saturday he surprised me a few times, specifically in bottom of the 4th. He was at an 0-2 count, then waited out 3 balls, and then hit a double. Honestly I did not expect that kind of patience out of him at all, but it was GREAT to see. I'm just sick of doing reading and seeing people complaining that he's no Andruw Jones. But I'm pretty sure we had the opportunity to have Andruw back and decided to pass on that. Andruw was a strikeout king, and so is Francoeur. But considering he's less than a few weeks into his major league career, I think Schafer is doing better than "just fine." I just like to pick on McCann because you sport his tshirt - - the same reason you like to pick on Yunel. ;) Mon, 13 Apr 2009 02:10:25 +0000 http://www.bravesblast.com/2009/04/12/the-issues-from-the-nats-series/#IDComment18649386 http://www.bravesblast.com/2009/04/02/what-if-chipper-hadnt-signed/#IDComment18042606 Nice job, Jack! Thu, 2 Apr 2009 22:17:40 +0000 http://www.bravesblast.com/2009/04/02/what-if-chipper-hadnt-signed/#IDComment18042606 http://www.bravesblast.com/2009/02/25/young-bats-produce-braves-fall/#IDComment15813382 I am extremely pleased that we saw some action from a young bat. After all, that's what we've been counting on, isn't it? (Now if only that young bat would write the blog he promised me....) Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:28:33 +0000 http://www.bravesblast.com/2009/02/25/young-bats-produce-braves-fall/#IDComment15813382 http://www.bravesblast.com/2009/02/19/francoeur-signs-contract/#IDComment15506040 Francoeur evidently thinks much more highly of himself than i think of him. He is not worth that. We wouldn't pay John Smoltz that, why the hell would we do it for someone that had to take a bite of humble pie in Mississippi last season? I am happy that we are keeping him, don't get me wrong... but i think that he had bigger things to worry about than his salary. I am on a tirade today. I wish people would get their heads out of their asses. Thu, 19 Feb 2009 22:59:28 +0000 http://www.bravesblast.com/2009/02/19/francoeur-signs-contract/#IDComment15506040 http://www.bravesblast.com/2009/02/18/griffey-saga-coming-to-an-endin-seattle/#IDComment15462536 I'm pretty disappointed, as I know everyone is. I know for a fact that some of our young prospects were really looking forward to the leadership and guidance that Griffey would have provided and I'm sure this is quite a disappointment to them as well. This turn of events, although seemingly sudden, is likely what is best for Griffey and his family. We do not know the whole story, nor should we speculate. I just hold him to a much higher standard than I do most other players, so I am doing my best to reserve judgment and respect his decision. I will admit to feeling very let down, though. However, if anyone blames Frank Wren, I'm challenging them to a cage match. :) I'm meaner than I look. Maybe. Thu, 19 Feb 2009 03:09:02 +0000 http://www.bravesblast.com/2009/02/18/griffey-saga-coming-to-an-endin-seattle/#IDComment15462536 http://www.bravesblast.com/2009/02/17/source-griffey-signs-with-braves/#IDComment15364808 drama drama drama! i haven't heard anything new, unfortunately. Tue, 17 Feb 2009 23:29:37 +0000 http://www.bravesblast.com/2009/02/17/source-griffey-signs-with-braves/#IDComment15364808 http://www.bravesblast.com/2009/02/15/atlanta-courting-griffey/#IDComment15281595 I want to see the swing! Mon, 16 Feb 2009 03:41:10 +0000 http://www.bravesblast.com/2009/02/15/atlanta-courting-griffey/#IDComment15281595 http://www.bravesblast.com/2009/02/13/mailbag-5th-starter/#IDComment15140088 one more thing to point out. Colin, do not EVER apologize for something you aren't sorry for. "Jo-Jo Reyes is not a good option. He’s just not. I’m sorry...." No, you aren't sorry, and you should not be sorry for your correct opinion. The only thing you should be sorry about is that we are actually legitimately considering him as a 5th starter. That is a sorry statement in itself. Fri, 13 Feb 2009 22:49:31 +0000 http://www.bravesblast.com/2009/02/13/mailbag-5th-starter/#IDComment15140088 http://www.bravesblast.com/2009/02/13/mailbag-5th-starter/#IDComment15140024 I don't like the statistics on Escobar's place at batting second. I am a numbers girl, as you very well know, and I really don't think that there is a strong RELEVANT correlation between a downturn in performance based on placement. Statistically, yes, there is a correlation factor, but the fact of the matter is that his performance was consistent in one place, which does not account for alternative variables to make this "spot" a statistically "weaker" spot. What I'm ultimately saying is that baseball statisticians just throw out numbers, the true meaning of those numbers is not necessarily definitive. Therefore, my vote goes to the Anderson/Escobar/Johnson lineup, for as much as I love KJ.... Fri, 13 Feb 2009 22:47:34 +0000 http://www.bravesblast.com/2009/02/13/mailbag-5th-starter/#IDComment15140024 http://www.bravesblast.com/2009/02/10/a-rod-tooksteroids-who-cares/#IDComment14955096 Colin is notorious for not researching anything. :) Wed, 11 Feb 2009 02:23:09 +0000 http://www.bravesblast.com/2009/02/10/a-rod-tooksteroids-who-cares/#IDComment14955096 http://www.bravesblast.com/2009/02/06/oh-man-what-about-ohman/#IDComment14813804 I think Ohman is an important keep for us. His move to any other club will not be good for us, and I promise if he stays I will stop referring to him as "A Bad Ohman." Really. Fri, 6 Feb 2009 23:30:43 +0000 http://www.bravesblast.com/2009/02/06/oh-man-what-about-ohman/#IDComment14813804 http://www.bravesblast.com/2009/02/05/top-10-looking-forward-to-spring-training/#IDComment14813732 Definitely the 12 hour car trip over a 36 hour time period. that's always the best. i'm stoked to see buddy. and capture another photo op with Frank. Do you think we should do a podcast from spring training? Maybe we can get some interviews. I think I know one that we can get... Fri, 6 Feb 2009 23:28:44 +0000 http://www.bravesblast.com/2009/02/05/top-10-looking-forward-to-spring-training/#IDComment14813732