Crooked Pitch

• I can hear splashing in the water from #roto GM’s jumping from the Smoltz ship. Lemme hear what you Smoltz owners are thinking after tonight #
• The #Braves are averaging 7 runs & 10.8 hits per game since all-star break. If their pitching stays solid in the 2nd half… I’m just sayin’ #
• Tommy Hanson’s strikeout to walk ratio is looking better. For July he’s struck out 18 while walking six in 19.0 IP. #
• Tommy Hanson gets his first win of July. He’s 5-0 on the season and tied a #Braves rookie record with 11 strikeouts. #

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• The #Braves are eyeing a second half playoff run. Things have gone well since the all-star break - http://bit.ly/lCHJo - #sblog #
• @Wilson_Lau38 Falcons preview is scheduled for July 26th. in reply to Wilson_Lau38 #
• Just finished up the Dallas Cowboys fantasy football preview - http://bit.ly/7rklc - #sblog #
• #Roto Rush just went live. Lots of great fantasy baseball info including Russell Branyan, Brett Anderson and more http://bit.ly/JUhsT #sblog #

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• The #Braves have hit seven doubles twice this season. Both time versus the #Mets. #
• #Braves are at .500 for first time since June 12th when they were 30-30. #
• “One of the best nights I’ve ever spent at this ballpark” said Bobby Cox about big win and Greg Maddux ceremony. #Braves #
• RT @Ledger_NYMets: Sheff described injury as spasms in hamstring.He doesn’t think it’s pulled. No timetable 4 return,but out Sat. at least. #
• @Ledger_NYMets So, are you saying that you aren’t buying the leg cramps story? in reply to Ledger_NYMets #
• From the #Mets training room. Sheffield has right leg cramps. #injuryupdate #
• Give us a triple for the cycle, McCann! #Braves #
• Forgotten while watching the hit parade by the #Braves is the fact that Jair Jurrjens is throwing a 2-hit shutout. #
• Look at the bright side #Mets fans. Your two pitchers combined to strike out the side in the 5th. Unfortunately 4 runs & 6 hits in between. #
• Jair Jurrjens thanks the #Braves for the run support and now wants them to save some for his next start. #
• RT @NJ_StevePoliti: To say the #Mets are toast is an insult to toast. #
• With Kotchman’s base hit he now has a career high nine game hitting streak. #Braves #
• Sheffield just shook off the injury cart coming out to get him. Now he’s very slowly walking off on his own accord. #Mets #
• It was 7-0. Why was Sheffield even out there? #Mets - Sheffield comes up limping after Yunel Escobar’s double in 5th. #
• @StevePopper But he scored from first last night. He might have the wheels. in reply to StevePopper #
• RT @StevePopper: I’m sure the #Mets would be willing 2 watch from the railing again & clap if Chipper held his retirement ceremony tomorrow. #
• RT @mlbbowman: Leo Mazzone should write a book about the funny events he experienced while w/ Maddux & the Braves. http://tinyurl.com/d5pmn9 #
• @CT5K Who would you rather see in the five hole? in reply to CT5K #
• @NLFantasyBB Yes he did. He and Prado both were killin’ it during BP. in reply to NLFantasyBB #
• TP was right during BP. McCann had had enough. He just went yard in the 3rd too. #Braves up 6-0 #
• Prado is just plain killing the ball. Solo shot in the 3rd. #Braves #
• RT @JeffFletcherAOL: Source: #Braves not involved with #A’s on Matt Holliday. #mlbtraderumors #
• Great three runs in the 1st for the #Braves for Jurrjens. He’s been getting miserable run support. #
• Chipper just passed Hank Aaron for 2nd on the #Braves all-time walks list. #
• Prado showing of his skills with a double to left-center. He really is on fire! #Braves Was batting .400 in July before that double. #
• @richardjustice I’m really impressed with how Bourn has made strides this season. He’s turning into the hitter everyone hoped for. in reply to richardjustice #
• Not sure whose ovation was louder. David Justice or Dale Murphy? #
• On field ceremony for Maddux getting ready to start. Not sure if this game’s gonna get started by 7:45. #
• Wanna talk hard to hit? Rafael Soriano has a .153 BAA (2nd in MLB) and has allowed runs in just two of his last 25 games.#Braves #
• Greg Maddux inducted into #Braves Hall of Fame today. http://bit.ly/sDoUs #
• Talk about fate being in their own hands, #Braves play more games in 2nd half vs their division then any MLB team. 43 of last 73 vs. NLE #

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• TP just told McCann he might want to quit BP. McCann is launching balls outta here. Looking Great! #
• Yunel Escobar is out on the field before BP taking lots of ground balls at SS. #Braves #
• #Braves lineup: McLouth 8, Prado 4, Jones 5, McCann 2, Anderson 7, Escobar 6, Church 9, Kotchman 3, Jurrjens 1 #
• @NDEddieMac I dont know what pitch he’ll throw or the location, but he promised us a strike. in reply to NDEddieMac #
• Thanks for the #followfriday shouts @TheRoundtable, FantasyFanhouse & VR29. #
• Rumor just confirmed by Maddux himself. Greg will be throwing out first pitch tonight at the #Braves game. #
• Getting ready to sit down at the Greg Maddux Hall of Fame Luncheon. Any of my #Braves tweeps here? #
• Bobby Cox says inflammation is down but it’ll be a few days “probably three” before Mike Gonzalez pitches again. #Braves #
• #Braves beat #Mets 5-3. Soriano gets 13th save. #
• Rafael Soriano coming in to close this thing down. #Braves #
• Did the #Marlins really get one-hit tonight by Jamie Moyer and the #Phillies ‘pen? #
• I love line from Harden 2night. 6IP,7K, 0BB 0ER 3Hits. I just wish his good starts weren’t followed each time by two craptastic starts #Cubs #
• Chipper just came through big-time with an RBI single. #Braves lead 4-3 in the 7th. #
• Derek Lowe leads the #Braves with 14 quality starts but only 8 wins to show for it. Victim of poor run support. #
• Lowe’s night is over. Acosta in to pitch. Another quality start for Lowe and another no-decision. 112 pitches - 50 balls/62 strikes #Braves #
• Two doubles and two HR’s for Raul Ibanez in three games since his return from the DL. I think he may be healthy. #Phillies #
• Derrek Lee hit his 7th HR of July tonight. He also has 19 RBI already this month. #Cubs #
• RT @SportSouth: Remember now, McCann was a big part of a closed door meeting b4 game today, then went all out on that play at the plate! #
• @VR29 Yes they do. But right now the #Braves will happily take Huddy throwing BP and just hope the HR’s come soon. 2 HR’s tonight so far. in reply to VR29 #
• Slow-mo proved great call by blue. McCann was safe and #braves are tied 3-3 in the 4th. #
• After three superb innings Lowe is having big trouble getting out of the 4th inning. 3 runs already and only one out with a runner on 2nd. #
• After three superb innings Lowe is having big trouble getting out of the third inning. 3 runs already and only one out with a runner on 2nd. #
• @kevinorris It can happen tonight with two more from Yunel, two from McCann or one from Chipper. #Braves in reply to kevinorris #
• Back to back jacks by Yunel and Garret Anderson. Braves out on top early. 1st time the #Braves have gone back-to-back this season. #
• Nope. Short standing ovation for Frenchy then a first pitch line out to 2B & double off Sheffield at-bat #
• I don’t think Frenchy will get booed in his first at-bat at Turner Field as a Met. http://bit.ly/H4HA0 #
• Hank Aaron and a few other dignitaries just lit up the new Coke bottle out in left field. The video screen is kind of cool. #

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• Frenchy just told gathered press he left 25 tix and expects about 100 friends in RF, half wearing #Mets gear #
• Tim Hudson is throwing off of the mound right now at Turner Field. #

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• @amandarykoff You’d better be in first place, girl! in reply to amandarykoff #
• RT @TheMontyShow: Become a fan of The Monty Show on Facebook. http://bit.ly/6s9gN #
• RT @MLBFanHouse: New on #MLB FanHouse BaseCast: Starters! Lineups! Predictions! http://tinyurl.com/mpmugm #
• One of my favorite #allstargame moments. 1993… Kruk vs. Big Unit http://bit.ly/YyAXq #
• 3 hitters (there’s actually 6 listed) who are must-haves in the second half for your fantasy baseball team http://bit.ly/HkErR #roto #sblog #
• What would you give up, right now, in trade for Jimmy Rollins? http://bit.ly/otO5L #roto #sblog What would you take if you owned him? #
• RT @FABEWASH31: LOSING DERRIK MASON IS A BIG BLOW TO US. FUCK - (via Adam Gretz) #
• I’m going to go head to the Fanhouse #MLB #hrderby live chat in 20 minutes. It’s live now, why don’t you meet me there? http://bit.ly/1qGIC2 #

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• @greggrosenthal USA Today & RotoWorld are both reporting it as well. in reply to greggrosenthal #
• @mlbnotebook Yes it does. Apparently it showed Mason that life is short. I just read that somewhere but can’t find it to link it up. in reply to mlbnotebook #
• RT @NFLFanHouse: Is this for real? Apparently, Yes - RT @JOCKlifeSPORTS:WR Derrick Mason announces his retirement. http://tinyurl.com/ngwsom #
• In honor of tonight’s #HomeRunDerby - “Hey! We’ve got Cy Young winners over here” - http://bit.ly/4ue5Mb -I’ve always loved this commercial #
• @angflores I know his ERA is great and his BAA is superb, but how long can it continue when he’s walking 5.33 batters per nine innings? in reply to angflores #
• @angflores I just hate Kershaw’s walk rate. I know he’s winning right now, but that’s the Dodger effect, not great pitching. in reply to angflores #
• Yahoo’s boxscore for the 2nd Cards/Cubs game last night has an “Unknown” pitcher. WTF? http://bit.ly/Kkter #
• @nderiv Almost everyone gets touched up now & again. I believe that’s what this was. Don’t be worried just yet. Give him another start or 2. in reply to nderiv #
• @darjac35 I think #Braves weren’t too thrilled about Frenchy’s poor learning curve or him asking Jaramillo instead of Pendleton for help in reply to darjac35 #
• Close, but Nolasco - RT @MLBFanHouse: Poll. Can only keep 1 for the 2nd half of ssn in std 5×5 roto league. Do you keep Kershaw or Nolasco? #

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