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Juan “Double Cheeseburger” Pierre

That game was just fun — our pitching was brilliant, Heap was back and hitting again, and Willie is already a huge upgrade over Langerhans at the plate, and looked great in left, too. Not only was the actual game play impressive, the peripheral broadcast junk was pretty entertaining. Dave did a nice job of capturing most of it in his highlights video, in case you missed Heap happily showing off his dirty boxers, Terry ripping on Juan Pierre, and the most hilariously awkward product placement of all time, featuring Joe and a straw.

I’m on my way out the door, headed to Atlanta this morning, and I may get to go to the game tonight. If I do, I’ll be sure to provide a thrilling account of the comments made by drunks in my section, batting practice, and the tool races.

The AJC has a small story in their Braves notes that assures us that Aybar is at least alive, and “with family,” so that’s a relief. I’ve been thinking about him since Josh Hancock’s death; hopefully he can take something away from that tragedy and start to turn things around.

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6 responses to “Juan “Double Cheeseburger” Pierre”

  1. wuky Avatar
    wuky

    “fun” was exactly what i was thinking. braves have had clutch hits as of late, and their pitching (setting the obvious exclusions aside) has been tremendous. its great seeing the braves take down a “division leader” at home and make it look pretty easy.

    also, think fooky and betemit are wishing they were back in ATL right about now?

    good to see heap back in the lineup. he’s just so money.

    1. Jenny Avatar
      Jenny

      I’m sure Betemit is — we actually saw him the night he was traded, and didn’t know he was traded yet because it happened while we were at the game, but we glanced down at the players’ parking lot as we were leaving and he was standing out there alone, looking forlorn and waiting for his ride (his wife used to drop him off and pick him up, for some reason). It was sad as hell. Poor Wilson; I hope things pick up for him . . . after this series.

  2. Leah Avatar
    Leah

    Mac showing his dirty boxers was priceless. He leaves them on the floor so he won’t forget where they are. I guess that’s one way not to lose them if they’re lying on your tennis shoes. That locker segment made me smile and TP was hilarious talking to Kyle, Salty, and Chuckie in the dugout.

  3. RehabReject Avatar
    RehabReject

    that game was great.

    My best part was Smoltzie getting out of that bases loaded with 0 outs. Way to get me a point on that NAHWAL pick to click. haha.

  4. Dreamscape Avatar
    Dreamscape

    Indeed, it was a great game.

    The Dodgers lack of power is just insane. I have seen slow-pitch softball teams with more power than these guys.

  5. wuky Avatar
    wuky

    Good thing Kent wasn’t in the lineup last night. He’s a Braves-killer. Is he on the DL or something?

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