Talking and Chopping with TalkingChop.com

by jbox on Apr 25, 2011 1:19 PM PDT

SB Nation's Atlanta Braves Blog Talking Chop swapped 5 questions with us. Here's their answers to our questions.

Which Braves pitcher will most likely throw a no-hitter against the Padres? Try to pick just one.

Between Lowe, Jurrjens, and Hanson, I'd have to go with the latter. When Tommy Hanson has full command of his pitches, he's one of the ten best pitchers in the National League. He dominated the Giants in his most recent start and he really starting using his change-up to his advantage. When he first came up he was more of a thrower with his hard fastball, slider, and 12-6 curveball, but now he's learning how to pitch and when to effectively use all of his pitches.

Has the tomahawk chop ever been used in anger? Was anyone hurt?

I don't believe we've had any injuries, though it wouldn't surprise me if it's been used on a Mets or Phillies fan from time to time.

When will Brooks Conrad get a start?

Brooks Conrad is an interesting fellow. The Braves would not have made the playoffs last season without him, but they also probably don't lose to the Giants if Conrad isn't on the team. As you mentioned, he's started off slow this season (1-for-10) and is yet to start. With his sub-par fielding, it's tough to imagine Brooks getting more than a handful of starts this season. Perhaps he'll start on Wednesday afternoon with it being the final game of a 10-game west coast road trip.

Which Braves player is the best to follow on twitter?

There are two that are great to follow, but one isn't even a real person. Australian relief pitcher Peter Moylan (@PeterMoylan) is a great guy and he's had some real gems. He's currently on the disabled list, but that won't stop his tweeting. The other to follow is @CyborgHanson48, especially on Wednesday. Good stuff there as well.

Chipper Jones in 2012?

I personally didn't see Chipper coming back in 2011 after tearing his ACL last season, but if I've learned anything from watching the Hall of Fame 3rd baseman play, it's to never doubt him. Personally, I think he'll be back, but I'm not even sure Chipper knows what he wants do to. Another serious injury or World Series title would probably play a huge factor in his decision for 2012.

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Reminiscing forest fire

Remember when we were in the same division as the Braves?
And the Braves we always on TBS.

I hated that.

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Uncommon Sportsman :: Absurdity in play

by Axion on Apr 25, 2011 2:11 PM PDT reply actions

remember when we beat them in the NLCS and went to the world series?

that was pretty sweet

by iheartyourfart on Apr 25, 2011 4:17 PM PDT up reply actions

As painful as it was for us Braves fans, it was a GREAT series. Our offense was stacked that year, and your pitching totally shut us down.

by ryantex on Apr 25, 2011 5:39 PM PDT up reply actions

/sadface.

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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT

by justincredubil02 on Apr 25, 2011 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions

I wonder if the Braves guys will come check these comments out

Because I could use some advice about getting a hotel near the stadium and places to hang out and booze it up pre and post game.

The National League West title was all but a lock,
Then they lost 10 in a row, ‘twas like a punch in the jock!

Bolts from the Blue - General Manager: It is what it isn't

by Wonko on Apr 25, 2011 3:25 PM PDT reply actions

You should ask RoyHobbs

That guy knows everything.

by jbox on Apr 25, 2011 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions

Link

RoyHobbs

by jbox on Apr 25, 2011 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions

This thought had crossed my mind

But this post showed up before I made any effort towards it.

So, I lazily did the littlest I could possibly do.

The National League West title was all but a lock,
Then they lost 10 in a row, ‘twas like a punch in the jock!

Bolts from the Blue - General Manager: It is what it isn't

by Wonko on Apr 25, 2011 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions

Here ya go...

Just what you need “The Visitors Guide to the Heart of Braves Country” … and from the aforementioned royhobbs!

"It breaks your heart. It is designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring, when everything else begins again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops and leaves you to face the fall alone." A. Bartlett Giamatti

by sddbaker on Apr 25, 2011 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions

Damn

And I already sent him an email.

It’s cool though, I said in the email that if he found it annoying, it was jbox’s fault.

The National League West title was all but a lock,
Then they lost 10 in a row, ‘twas like a punch in the jock!

Bolts from the Blue - General Manager: It is what it isn't

by Wonko on Apr 25, 2011 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions

Just stopping by enemy territory to see the Q&A – hilarious questions!

I’m a pretty big supporter of Brooks Conrad never wearing a Braves uniform again, so your question about him starting made me chuckle audibly.

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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT

by justincredubil02 on Apr 25, 2011 4:47 PM PDT reply actions

Bad form.

The National League West title was all but a lock,
Then they lost 10 in a row, ‘twas like a punch in the jock!

Bolts from the Blue - General Manager: It is what it isn't

by Wonko on Apr 25, 2011 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions

He's a friend and family member of ours.

Awkward.

by jbox on Apr 25, 2011 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

So, you guys would appreciate my willingness to let him go?

I keed, I keed.

This guy wants to suck all the cubs dick can he not have an unbias some what partition reguards
by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT

by justincredubil02 on Apr 25, 2011 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions

Though he’s hasn’t had the best start, I personally really like the guy. I felt awful for him last year, especially considering how the SF fans treated him. And even in this last series with SF, the fans were apparently ‘brutal’ to him. How classless.

by ryantex on Apr 25, 2011 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions

You mean SF fans were assholes?

I’m shocked. Shocked, I say!

by Darklighter on Apr 25, 2011 11:26 PM PDT up reply actions

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by Axion on Apr 25, 2011 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions

What about my answers

did you disagree with?

by jbox on Apr 25, 2011 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions

None at all were disagreeable. I was just hoping for a little more about Latos (to be honest, that’s the only one I didn’t care for).

He’s had what, 2 starts since coming off the DL?

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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT

by justincredubil02 on Apr 25, 2011 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions

What do you want to know specifically?

by jbox on Apr 25, 2011 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions

Well, I thought the question was an unfair one to begin with, as it’s kind of hard to make any sort of judgements on 2-3 games.

But if the answer is inconsistency, is that related to the injury? Or, could the real answer be “just shaking off the rust” or something like that?

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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT

by justincredubil02 on Apr 25, 2011 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions

Well I don’t know about shaking off the rust, because he made plenty of starts in Spring Training and was awful. He was getting frustrated and keeping his composure became an issue before he went on the DL for the pain in his arm. He says he’s back to 100% now physically and he’s definitely regained movement on his pitches.

Here’s what Bud Black said after his last start which I was alluding to:

Manager Bud Black attributed Latos’ struggles Thursday to inconsistency.

"He looked a little bit out of sync from at-bat to at-bat," Black said. "He had some good at-bats. But other at-bats, pitches got away from him."

by jbox on Apr 25, 2011 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions