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The Frankman · May 18, 2012

Mr. Enigma · May 18, 2012

Braves considering Roy Oswalt

With the disappointing performances thus far from Jair Jurrjens and Mike Minor, the Braves have scrambled to figure out how to address the rotation issues. The team still believes it's too soon to thrust Julio Teheran into the Majors permanently. The team also values Kris Medlen more in the bullpen than the rotation, at least until Peter Moylan is ready to return.

There's also some internal trepidation surrounding Tommy Hanson. Hanson's balky shoulder, which eliminated him from the season's final two months last year, has held up well through the season's first two months. However, his fastball is barely hitting 91 and scouts say his stuff is nowhere near as electric as in years past. "His stuff just doesn't have the same zip," one NL East scout says. "It's a lot easier to catch up to his fastball this season."

Jurrjens, an All-Star in 2011, was abysmal in four starts before being optioned to AAA Gwinnett. A return to the Majors doesn't seem soon considering he just gave up 12 runs in just 4.1 innings in a AAA start. Minor was wonderful in his first four starts, but his last four starts have approached Jurrjens levels of terrible.

With all this uncertaintly behind MLB ERA leader Brandon Beachy, veteran Tim Hudson, and rookie Randall Delgado, the Braves are looking outside the box for solutions.

Dave O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported today that the Braves have internally discussed the idea of signing Roy Oswalt. Oswalt recently threw for Phillies and Red Sox scouts, but Braves scouts were not present. Still, there is definite interest in Oswalt if Minor can't shake his struggles. If Minor performs badly again in his next start, expect things to heat up quickly between the Braves and Oswalt.

newjeruse · May 18, 2012

Isn't Burkhardt a Flyers fan?

The Frankman · May 18, 2012

newjeruse said:
Isn't Burkhardt a Flyers fan?

Honestly, you are talking to the wrong person about this. Besides Howie Rose being one of the voices of Hockey in NY and his love of the Islanders, the only other thing I know of is that the puck is black and the players smack it around.

LJ11 I believe is a hockey guy, he'd know.

Dmncnby2k9 · May 18, 2012

Have no idea,guess its Wright wearing Goldberg?

Sanjuro · May 18, 2012

Fuck you Frankman. Bay is wearing the best sweater by far.

The Frankman · May 18, 2012

New York Mets Lineup:
1) Andres Torres CF
2) Justin Turner 1B
3) David Wright 3B - Is feeling sick but will play tonight and get tomorrow off
4) Lucas Duda DH
5) Daniel Murphy 2B
6) Scott Hairston LF
7) Kirk Nieuwenhuis RF
8) Rob Johnson C
9) Ronny Cedeno SS

Toronto Blue Jays
1) Kelly Johnson 2B
2) Yunel Escobar SS
3) Jose Bautista RF
4) Edwin Encarnacion 1B
5) J.P. Arencibia C
6) Ben Francisco DH
7) Eric Thames LF
8) Yan Gomes 3B
9) Rajai Davis CF

Dmncnby2k9 said:
Have no idea,guess its Wright wearing Goldberg?

You're right. Dammit he should've worn a Guy Hebert jersey!

Sanjuro Tsubaki said:
Fuck you Frankman. Bay is wearing the best sweater by far.

But no one care abou Jason Bay doe.

McNei1y · May 18, 2012

Sanjuro Tsubaki said:
Fuck you Frankman. Bay is wearing the best sweater by far.

I don't see any retro Caps sweaters so you are all wrong.

Sanjuro · May 18, 2012

The Frankman said:
But no one care abou Jason Bay doe.

I'm curious what team he enjoyed growing up, if any. He probably should be a Oilers fan. However, his father liked the Red Sox, so Whalers are perfectly acceptable.

Even I have my dark secrets...

McNei1y said:
I don't see any retro Caps sweaters so you are all wrong.

Gross.

Fenix · May 18, 2012

Sanjuro Tsubaki said:
I'm curious what team he enjoyed growing up, if any. He probably should be a Oilers fan. However, his father liked the Red Sox, so Whalers are perfectly acceptable.

Even I have my dark secrets...

Gross.

He's a Canucks fan.

Sanjuro · May 18, 2012

Fenix said:
He's a Canucks fan.

That makes sense too. Canucks fans are basically the Whalers after they unapologetically stole their sweaters.

Fenix · May 18, 2012

Sanjuro Tsubaki said:
That makes sense too. Canucks fans are basically the Whalers after they unapologetically stole their sweaters.

I loved the Whalers getups

McNei1y · May 18, 2012

Sanjuro Tsubaki said:
Gross.

The Frankman · May 18, 2012

Lemme tell you something Toronto fans, what you dealing with here is not your average NL team. You dealing with the Mets; a brotherhood of players that never get down and always rise to the occasion! They take what they want, and they want all 3 games in Toronto sucka!

Toronto Blue Jays, DEY COMING FOR YOU, MOTHERCANUCKER!

oh shi-

Dmncnby2k9 · May 18, 2012

The Frankman said:
Lemme tell you something Toronto fans, what you dealing with here is not your average NL team. You dealing with the Mets; a brotherhood of players that never get down and always rise to the occasion! They take what they want, and they want all 3 games in Toronto sucka!

Toronto Blue Jays, DEY COMING FOR YOU, MOTHERCANUCKER!

oh shi-

Lol awesome Frank. Hoping for a 1.000 winning percentage outside US.

rekameohs · May 18, 2012

The Frankman said:
Lemme tell you something Toronto fans, what you dealing with here is not your average NL team. You dealing with the Mets; a brotherhood of players that never get down and always rise to the occasion! They take what they want, and they want all 3 games in Toronto sucka!

Toronto Blue Jays, DEY COMING FOR YOU, MOTHERCANUCKER!

oh shi-

newjeruse · May 19, 2012

The Frankman said:
Honestly, you are talking to the wrong person about this. Besides Howie Rose being one of the voices of Hockey in NY and his love of the Islanders, the only other thing I know of is that the puck is black and the players smack it around.

Did you crib that line from an old Imus episode?

Carlbeego · May 19, 2012

Yankees start the game off the right way.

Sanjuro · May 19, 2012

"Im just going to go out there and let Cinco take over, man," he said. "Im not really worried about it."

Asked whether he or his former team would have the advantage when Papelbon first takes the mound against the Sox, the Phillies closer did not hesitate.

"Cincos always got the advantage. Cinco Ocho, he always got the advantage," said Papelbon. "Whatever he does, he dont know how he do, he just do. He always got the advantage. Never underestimate Cinco Ocho. Its 10-to-1 odds. Dont ever bet against him."

Fenix · May 19, 2012

Oh hey, JP's still on fire.

Brinbe · May 19, 2012

Great to see JPA lighting it up. Getting some consistent offense from him would be a huge bonus.

Prade · May 19, 2012

Right where we want em!

see you when it's 7-0

OddSpoon · May 19, 2012

Johnny Damon.

Fenix · May 19, 2012

Sign Gomes to an 11 year extension now plz.

weekend_warrior · May 19, 2012

get em on, get em out. Go Yankees.

Brinbe · May 19, 2012

YAAAAN!

sangreal · May 19, 2012

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Brinbe · May 19, 2012

Jose swipin bags too!

Zee-Row · May 19, 2012

I love interleague play. I don't understand the hate.

The Frankman · May 19, 2012

So I come home and see it's 5-1...

...

Godammit Niese, still with the 1st innings issues.

newjeruse said:
Did you crib that line from an old Imus episode?

How can one "crib" the truth?

Fenix · May 19, 2012

Good lord Ricky looks like shit.

Dmncnby2k9 · May 19, 2012

Damnit i thought Brazilians played soccer only. Wish Gomes was rite now lol

Brinbe · May 19, 2012

JPAAAAAA AGAIN!

Fenix · May 19, 2012

Fenix said:
Oh hey, JP's still on fire.

.

Dmncnby2k9 · May 19, 2012

Damn, Blue Jays have powaa!

Sanjuro · May 19, 2012

Zee-Row said:
I love interleague play. I don't understand the hate.

Florida culture.

The Frankman · May 19, 2012

Niese's control is crap.

Fenix · May 19, 2012

Hahahaha Rajai Davis! Seriously Mets?

KJ's been up 3 times in the first three innings now.

Brinbe · May 19, 2012

Even Rajai? This is just hilarious now.

clemenx · May 19, 2012

I don't understand the strong opinions about Interleague. It's still baseball, it's still pretty much the best thing ever. Even with stupid things like the DH.

Dmncnby2k9 · May 19, 2012

Get the fucking humidor up here. Y isnt Carson up? He can provide sum length, being a starter most of career.

The Frankman · May 19, 2012

Okay this is fucking ridiculous. Either Niese is tipping his pitches or his location is bad, and other than not mixing it up alot that pitch was NOT a bad pitch. Something is definitely up.

Fenix · May 19, 2012

The Frankman said:
Okay this is fucking ridiculous. Either Niese is tipping his pitches or his location is bad, and other than not mixing it up alot that pitch was NOT a bad pitch. Something is up.

Man in White startin' early this year.

Talon · May 19, 2012

What the hell is Luke Scott doing to his face?

cuevas. PhD. · May 19, 2012

Kerry wood went out with a K on VICIEDO? WHAT A FEAT!

Prade · May 19, 2012

The Frankman said:
Justin Turner (Rangers) - http://p.twimg.com/AtIMthPCEAELam6.jpg
Daniel Murphy (Lightning) - http://p.twimg.com/AtIOQfgCEAAxOAy.jpg
Gary Cohen (Team Finland) and Kevin Burkhardt (Rangers) - http://p.twimg.com/AtIUkOJCIAARSpd.jpg
Andres Torres (Devils) - http://p.twimg.com/AtIVogiCIAI7Qw0.jpg
Mike Baxter (Rangers) - http://p.twimg.com/AtIV384CAAE8cwt.jpg
Kirk Nieuwenhuis (Avalanche) - http://p.twimg.com/AtIWR_SCAAAgYvo.jpg
Bobby Parnell (Hurricanes) and Howie Rose (Islanders) - http://p.twimg.com/AtIXPQzCIAAlboz.jpg
Josh Lewin (Predators) - http://p.twimg.com/AtIYYn3CAAAv7IU.jpg
Miguel Batista and Manny Acosta (Rangers... LOL) - http://p.twimg.com/AtIYkqsCQAA5upt.jpg
Mike Nickeas SWAG (Kings) - http://p.twimg.com/AtIYym9CIAA0_xp.jpg
Rob Johnson (Coyotes) - http://p.twimg.com/AtIZG2aCQAAbVqx.jpg
Rony Cedeno (Penguins, MY GOD HIS HEAD) - http://p.twimg.com/AtIZYC7CAAEyAyX.jpg
Jon Rauch (throwback, Syracuse Bulldogs) - http://p.twimg.com/AtIcDdaCIAIl5dd.jpg
Guess who? (Mighty Ducks) - http://p.twimg.com/AtIPrvACEAEVwk2.jpg

NHL vid with Mets dressing up heading to Canada

I'm starting to not like them doing this.....

Zee-Row · May 19, 2012

Sanjuro Tsubaki said:
Florida culture.

I like facing teams that you otherwise wouldn't have a chance to see unless you make the World Series.

tc farks · May 19, 2012

I had to watch this today, Wood's 20 K compilation against the Astros. One of the filthiest games ever pitched. Should have been a no-hitter too.

Just in case anyone wants to watch it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=nDgnfm3NOVY

The Frankman · May 19, 2012

Prade said:
I'm starting to not like them doing this.....

Why? Remember the LAST time they did this? It worked SO WELL!!

EDIT: Manny Acosta?

Malo · May 19, 2012

Zee-Row said:
I like facing teams that you otherwise wouldn't have a chance to see unless you make the World Series.

Leave him be, he's just a grumpy old man.

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