MLB 2011

[throatybeard]

Poor St. Louis - no town lives and dies with baseball like they do - as Wainwright needs "Tommy John" surgery to repair his elbow. With that and the Pujols cloud, Budweiser tours will now increase 10 fold...

I call 2011 in Saint Louis "Apujcalypse Now."

[EarlJam]

Separated at birth?

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I'm just seeing this. That's pretty good!!!

-Earljam

[wilson]

Ladies and gentlemen, Jason Heyward.

[Lavabe]

Ladies and gentlemen, Jason Heyward.

Who? ;)

[lawgrad91]

If things continue as they have been, Baltimore will be 162-0 and will only give up 162 runs, total.

Not holding my breath on that one, but so far they look better.

[wilson]

I helped make history tonight as part of the smallest crowd ever at Turner Field, 13,685.
The folks who didn't come missed a good one, as the Braves played in my opinion their best all-around game of the season so far.

[YmoBeThere]

Was the weather cold in Atlanta?

[wilson]

Was the weather cold in Atlanta?

Heh, well, if you ask a lot of Atlantans, then yes, it was "cold." By "cold," of course, we mean that a noticeable wind blew all day, and it was around 60 degrees by game's end. My friends and I all found it to be a supremely lovely evening to be at Turner Field, especially in light of the Braves' performance.
I also continued the process of introducing a certain special and lovely young woman to my inner circle, which is going swimmingly.

[EarlJam]

Was the weather cold in Atlanta?

Heh, well, if you ask a lot of Atlantans, then yes, it was "cold." By "cold," of course, we mean that a noticeable wind blew all day, and it was around 60 degrees by game's end. My friends and I all found it to be a supremely lovely evening to be at Turner Field, especially in light of the Braves' performance.
I also continued the process of introducing a certain special and lovely young woman to my inner circle, which is going swimmingly.

I fear the Braves are playing for 2nd place this year. The Phillies have a ridiculously strong team. Still, I think we have a great shot at making the playoffs and who knows, with a well-timed hot streak we could be right there in September.

As a side note, I hope Cole Hammels asshole grows shut one night this week.

-EarlJam

[wilson]

I fear the Braves are playing for 2nd place this year. The Phillies have a ridiculously strong team. Still, I think we have a great shot at making the playoffs and who knows, with a well-timed hot streak we could be right there in September.

As a side note, I hope Cole Hammels asshole grows shut one night this week.

-EarlJam

Keep your shirt on, buddy. There are 151 games left, and last night was the first time I really think the Braves played the sort of all-around game we believed their roster to be capable of. The Phillies, meanwhile, do have a very strong team, but they lost last night to the Nationals. They will suffer some offensive droughts, as their lineup is not nearly as formidable in recent years. The Braves' bullpen is markedly better than Philadelphia's as well.
I am by no means ready to concede the division yet.

[wilson]

The only thing better than a Braves game is TWO Braves games.
Doubleheader is the best thing ever. My first in eight years, and only my second ever. Amelia is bemused at my childlike excitement, but she says she's excited to spend the day with me.

[wilson]

Actual texts I received while sitting at Turner Field this evening:

"Have you moved closer to a microphone? I think I can hear you." (from someone who doesn't own a television, and always listens on the radio)
"OMG I can totally hear you on TV right now."
"Is that you I hear yelling at the top of your lungs?"

[CathyCA]

Actual texts I received while sitting at Turner Field this evening:

"Have you moved closer to a microphone? I think I can hear you." (from someone who doesn't own a television, and always listens on the radio)
"OMG I can totally hear you on TV right now."
"Is that you I hear yelling at the top of your lungs?"

Well, was that you?

[lawgrad91]

Actual texts I received while sitting at Turner Field this evening:

"Have you moved closer to a microphone? I think I can hear you." (from someone who doesn't own a television, and always listens on the radio)
"OMG I can totally hear you on TV right now."
"Is that you I hear yelling at the top of your lungs?"

Did your lovely young lady have a good time, either watching the game or watching you, or both?

[wilson]

Actual texts I received while sitting at Turner Field this evening:

"Have you moved closer to a microphone? I think I can hear you." (from someone who doesn't own a television, and always listens on the radio)
"OMG I can totally hear you on TV right now."
"Is that you I hear yelling at the top of your lungs?"

Well, was that you?

Yes, it was me.

[wilson]

Actual texts I received while sitting at Turner Field this evening:

"Have you moved closer to a microphone? I think I can hear you." (from someone who doesn't own a television, and always listens on the radio)
"OMG I can totally hear you on TV right now."
"Is that you I hear yelling at the top of your lungs?"

Did your lovely young lady have a good time, either watching the game or watching you, or both?

We could not have had a better day together.

[CathyCA]

Actual texts I received while sitting at Turner Field this evening:

"Have you moved closer to a microphone? I think I can hear you." (from someone who doesn't own a television, and always listens on the radio)
"OMG I can totally hear you on TV right now."
"Is that you I hear yelling at the top of your lungs?"

Well, was that you?

Yes, it was me.

That is way cool!

[lawgrad91]

Actual texts I received while sitting at Turner Field this evening:

"Have you moved closer to a microphone? I think I can hear you." (from someone who doesn't own a television, and always listens on the radio)
"OMG I can totally hear you on TV right now."
"Is that you I hear yelling at the top of your lungs?"

Did your lovely young lady have a good time, either watching the game or watching you, or both?

We could not have had a better day together.

[lawgrad91]

I was hoping the Orioles would wait until at least May to go quietly into that good night, but no such luck.

[wilson]

Well, was that you?

Yes, it was me.

That is way cool!

This was not the first time I've gotten such correspondence. I pretty routinely get messages to the effect of, "I know you're at the game because I can hear you on TV." I rather pride myself on my loud voice. I always forewarn people when they come to the game with me for the first time, and they are always taken aback even after said warning.
However, my throat is a bit displeased with me today. My upper register did not exactly sound the best during the hymns in church today.