Braves Fans Speak Up!

saintfan · 04-30-2010, 06:20 PM

Originally Posted by skymike

you should be. you have nothing to gain, and your respectibility to lose.

I lost that in 1987. LOL

Saint_LB · 05-02-2010, 07:20 AM

I don't know who calls the games for the Braves nowadays...that's how long it's been since I've tuned in to watch a TBS broadcast. Do they still carry the games. All I know is that it use to be Don Sutton, Skip Carey, and that bald dude, can't remember his name. I hated them. They were the most biased broadcast team ever.

Speaking of Don Sutton...

I was at home one evening in West Covina, CA. The phone rings. It is my boss. He says, "Hey, what's going on."

In my "Oh-no" hushed tone voice, I say, "I'm eating dinner, why?"

He laughs and says, "Don't be so worried, I don't have a service call for you. I was wondering if you wanted to go out to the Big A and watch Don Sutton try for win 300."

What a relief...that he didn't have a call for me...and we did go to the game and he did get his 300th. Funny, I can't even remember who they were playing.

I still hated watching his broadcasts, though.

saintfan · 05-02-2010, 11:42 AM

Ernie, Skip, and Pete. I loved those guys, and I learned a lot about baseball from listening to them...Joe and Don came later, and then Chip, Skip's son.

They were pro Braves, but I always thought they were fair.

Saint_LB · 05-03-2010, 02:07 AM

Originally Posted by saintfan

Ernie, Skip, and Pete. I loved those guys, and I learned a lot about baseball from listening to them...Joe and Don came later, and then Chip, Skip's son.

They were pro Braves, but I always thought they were fair.

The Giants use to be in their division...thusly I tuned in when they were playing the Giants. I guess it's been that long.

I have really lost interest in baseball over the last few years. I wasn't too crazy about the way the league handled something that they knew was going on and turned their backs on. I especially hated the way everybody crucified Barry Bonds.

I have very little interest in the Giants nowadays but maybe Tim Lincecum can change things back to the way they use to be.

skymike · 05-03-2010, 09:19 AM

Originally Posted by Saint_LB

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Speaking of Don Sutton...

I was at home one evening in West Covina, CA. The phone rings. It is my boss. He says, "Hey, what's going on."

In my "Oh-no" hushed tone voice, I say, "I'm eating dinner, why?"

He laughs and says, "Don't be so worried, I don't have a service call for you. I was wondering if you wanted to go out to the Big A and watch Don Sutton try for win 300."

What a relief...that he didn't have a call for me...and we did go to the game and he did get his 300th. Funny, I can't even remember who they were playing.

I still hated watching his broadcasts, though.

another cool story from you... thanks. You know Sutton was an Astro, also, around 79ish? too fuzzy this morning..... I tell you, its difficult to watch the modern Astros, being used to having guys like Sutton, Nolan Ryan, Mike Scott, Dave Smith, etc. Im used to quality pitching. Even our 4th starter-type guys like Jim Deshaes would be the ace of our staff now.

Well Braves, you passed the suckage test, and beat the pants off the Astros, as you should. The Stros could break one of their own records this year for losses. I love baseball too, but I have a feeling, football will take me over about training camp time.

strato · 05-03-2010, 10:41 AM

Originally Posted by skymike

another cool story from you... thanks. You know Sutton was an Astro, also, around 79ish? too fuzzy this morning..... I tell you, its difficult to watch the modern Astros, being used to having guys like Sutton, Nolan Ryan, Mike Scott, Dave Smith, etc. Im used to quality pitching. Even our 4th starter-type guys like Jim Deshaes would be the ace of our staff now.

Well Braves, you passed the suckage test, and beat the pants off the Astros, as you should. The Stros could break one of their own records this year for losses. I love baseball too, but I have a feeling, football will take me over about training camp time.

Its so bad Mike..... Drayton is selling...now what?

Saintswrath · 05-03-2010, 12:22 PM

Can't find it in my guts to like any team in Atlanta..

strato · 05-03-2010, 12:37 PM

Originally Posted by Saintswrath

Can't find it in my guts to like any team in Atlanta..

I agree SW...come on who would pull for anything in Atlanta..lol

skymike · 05-03-2010, 04:18 PM

I was sort of thinking that too, honestly.

Does anybody go to Zephyrs games?

saintsfan1976 · 05-03-2010, 07:25 PM

Originally Posted by saintfan

Phillies win big, Mets win big, and the Braves slobber-knocked the Cubbies. Baseball is back! It's not Football, but it is my second love (1a and 1b is more accurate), and as much as I hate the Falcons, the Braves have been my team since 1976, the year we got cable in Leesville - I was 7. I wonder what the East will be like this year eh? Bobby's last year? I smell me some destiny! LOL

Wow, small world. Born in 1976, grew up on Leesville - Mom, Aunt & 3 cousins graduated from LHS (Wampus Cats) and my parents met at Fort Polk. Our house was divided between the Astros and Braves. The early 80's is when I really took to Murphy, Horner, Hubbard, Perry, Oberkfell, Bedrosian, etc...

Had a huge Dale poster on my wall.

Here's a little walk down memory lane.

YouTube - WTBS Atlanta Braves Promo 1986

04-30-2010, 06:20 PM	#21
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Braves Fans Speak Up! Originally Posted by skymike you should be. you have nothing to gain, and your respectibility to lose. I lost that in 1987. LOL

05-02-2010, 07:20 AM	#22
Saint_LB Deuce Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 2,894	Re: Braves Fans Speak Up! I don't know who calls the games for the Braves nowadays...that's how long it's been since I've tuned in to watch a TBS broadcast. Do they still carry the games. All I know is that it use to be Don Sutton, Skip Carey, and that bald dude, can't remember his name. I hated them. They were the most biased broadcast team ever. Speaking of Don Sutton... I was at home one evening in West Covina, CA. The phone rings. It is my boss. He says, "Hey, what's going on." In my "Oh-no" hushed tone voice, I say, "I'm eating dinner, why?" He laughs and says, "Don't be so worried, I don't have a service call for you. I was wondering if you wanted to go out to the Big A and watch Don Sutton try for win 300." What a relief...that he didn't have a call for me...and we did go to the game and he did get his 300th. Funny, I can't even remember who they were playing. I still hated watching his broadcasts, though.
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05-02-2010, 11:42 AM	#23
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Braves Fans Speak Up! Ernie, Skip, and Pete. I loved those guys, and I learned a lot about baseball from listening to them...Joe and Don came later, and then Chip, Skip's son. They were pro Braves, but I always thought they were fair.

05-03-2010, 02:07 AM	#24
Saint_LB Deuce Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 2,894	Re: Braves Fans Speak Up! Originally Posted by saintfan Ernie, Skip, and Pete. I loved those guys, and I learned a lot about baseball from listening to them...Joe and Don came later, and then Chip, Skip's son. They were pro Braves, but I always thought they were fair. The Giants use to be in their division...thusly I tuned in when they were playing the Giants. I guess it's been that long. I have really lost interest in baseball over the last few years. I wasn't too crazy about the way the league handled something that they knew was going on and turned their backs on. I especially hated the way everybody crucified Barry Bonds. I have very little interest in the Giants nowadays but maybe Tim Lincecum can change things back to the way they use to be.
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05-03-2010, 09:19 AM	#25
skymike E. Side Cholo Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Barrio, H-town Posts: 6,089	Re: Braves Fans Speak Up! Originally Posted by Saint_LB ... Speaking of Don Sutton... I was at home one evening in West Covina, CA. The phone rings. It is my boss. He says, "Hey, what's going on." In my "Oh-no" hushed tone voice, I say, "I'm eating dinner, why?" He laughs and says, "Don't be so worried, I don't have a service call for you. I was wondering if you wanted to go out to the Big A and watch Don Sutton try for win 300." What a relief...that he didn't have a call for me...and we did go to the game and he did get his 300th. Funny, I can't even remember who they were playing. I still hated watching his broadcasts, though. another cool story from you... thanks. You know Sutton was an Astro, also, around 79ish? too fuzzy this morning..... I tell you, its difficult to watch the modern Astros, being used to having guys like Sutton, Nolan Ryan, Mike Scott, Dave Smith, etc. Im used to quality pitching. Even our 4th starter-type guys like Jim Deshaes would be the ace of our staff now. Well Braves, you passed the suckage test, and beat the pants off the Astros, as you should. The Stros could break one of their own records this year for losses. I love baseball too, but I have a feeling, football will take me over about training camp time.

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05-03-2010, 10:41 AM	#26
strato Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: "Little Ole Town in Tejas" Posts: 7,586	Re: Braves Fans Speak Up! Originally Posted by skymike another cool story from you... thanks. You know Sutton was an Astro, also, around 79ish? too fuzzy this morning..... I tell you, its difficult to watch the modern Astros, being used to having guys like Sutton, Nolan Ryan, Mike Scott, Dave Smith, etc. Im used to quality pitching. Even our 4th starter-type guys like Jim Deshaes would be the ace of our staff now. Well Braves, you passed the suckage test, and beat the pants off the Astros, as you should. The Stros could break one of their own records this year for losses. I love baseball too, but I have a feeling, football will take me over about training camp time. Its so bad Mike..... Drayton is selling...now what?

05-03-2010, 12:22 PM	#27
Saintswrath +Mod Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Between 504 & 813 Posts: 1,776 Blog Entries: 4	Re: Braves Fans Speak Up! Can't find it in my guts to like any team in Atlanta..

05-03-2010, 12:37 PM	#28
strato Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: "Little Ole Town in Tejas" Posts: 7,586	Re: Braves Fans Speak Up! Originally Posted by Saintswrath Can't find it in my guts to like any team in Atlanta.. I agree SW...come on who would pull for anything in Atlanta..lol

05-03-2010, 04:18 PM	#29
skymike E. Side Cholo Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Barrio, H-town Posts: 6,089	Re: Braves Fans Speak Up! I was sort of thinking that too, honestly. Does anybody go to Zephyrs games?