CJ

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Atlanta @BravesVisionTV color analyst ~ Loud Outs on @MLBNetworkRadio 2-5ET ~ "The Drive In" Podcast. LH Pitcher 1994-2012. TV/Radio since 2013.

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This is why the Mets didn't bring back Pete Alonso.

This is why the Mets didn't bring back Pete Alonso.

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I’m watching the game on TV like you while throwing pizza crust to Macie Jane.

I’m watching the game on TV like you while throwing pizza crust to Macie Jane.

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A friend from ESPN sent this to me today. I believe it is part of a SportsCenter documentary or retrospective. 1995. Don’t ask how the game went, it went exactly how you think it did.

A friend from ESPN sent this to me today. I believe it is part of a SportsCenter documentary or retrospective. 1995. Don’t ask how the game went, it went exactly how you think it did.

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Where is everybody for Cracker Jacks?

Where is everybody for Cracker Jacks?

22,570 views

Rally Steak!

Rally Steak!

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About last night…

About last night…

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Voice sounds familiar, can’t quite put my finger on it…

Voice sounds familiar, can’t quite put my finger on it…

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Highlight of the night: Drake Baldwin’s natural reaction to the Matt Olson amazing sliding grab.

Highlight of the night: Drake Baldwin’s natural reaction to the Matt Olson amazing sliding grab.

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These two will have their own podcast tomorrow.

These two will have their own podcast tomorrow.

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Slight rain delay here in North Port. We got our fan on it though, infield should be dry in approximately 18-26 hours.

Slight rain delay here in North Port. We got our fan on it though, infield should be dry in approximately 18-26 hours.

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I am in on these driverless Waymo cars in Arizona. Impressive technology.

I am in on these driverless Waymo cars in Arizona. Impressive technology.

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We got action.

We got action.

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They are clearly not calling this anymore.

They are clearly not calling this anymore.

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This is a non-story for me but Byrdie was upset last night when he found out some took his sign off after his Yaz interview as insulting to the player. He and I were talking past midnight last night working through it. He felt terrible. Yaz wasn't offended, quite the opposite. You'll see that by the sign of affection he gave Byrdie at the end of the interview and what you'll hear Byrdie share in the video below. Byrdie is a champion of players and wants to bring their stories to you with the greatest appreciation and perspective that he can. That is what last night was. Byride is not on social media but he wanted to share his thoughts with Braves Country. He is a sweetheart of man, friend and teammate, we are lucky to have him.

This is a non-story for me but Byrdie was upset last night when he found out some took his sign off after his Yaz interview as insulting to the player. He and I were talking past midnight last night working through it. He felt terrible. Yaz wasn't offended, quite the opposite. You'll see that by the sign of affection he gave Byrdie at the end of the interview and what you'll hear Byrdie share in the video below. Byrdie is a champion of players and wants to bring their stories to you with the greatest appreciation and perspective that he can. That is what last night was. Byride is not on social media but he wanted to share his thoughts with Braves Country. He is a sweetheart of man, friend and teammate, we are lucky to have him.

385,921 views • 2 months ago

Don't let anyone tell you the 2-strike approach is dead. Enjoy this absolute masterclass from Mauricio Dubon. After two whiffs on 97 mph fastballs he got a third. He dropped the leg kick, spread out, no stride and smoked a base clearing triple to right field.

Don't let anyone tell you the 2-strike approach is dead. Enjoy this absolute masterclass from Mauricio Dubon. After two whiffs on 97 mph fastballs he got a third. He dropped the leg kick, spread out, no stride and smoked a base clearing triple to right field.

417,274 views • 2 months ago

I asked my youngest son to use my first ever MLB bat in what could be his final travel ball game last night. "How old is this thing?" - 30 years "What kind of wood is this?" - Ash "The barrel is super small?" - I know "Ok, I might use it once." - He used it twice

I asked my youngest son to use my first ever MLB bat in what could be his final travel ball game last night. "How old is this thing?" - 30 years "What kind of wood is this?" - Ash "The barrel is super small?" - I know "Ok, I might use it once." - He used it twice

1,115,398 views • 1 year ago

Really, really hoping MLB decides to eliminate the pitch clock in the 9th inning of close games (within 3 runs for me). The clock has been necessary and terrific, we just don't need to rush these moments. Every pitch here would have been a clear violation.

Really, really hoping MLB decides to eliminate the pitch clock in the 9th inning of close games (within 3 runs for me). The clock has been necessary and terrific, we just don't need to rush these moments. Every pitch here would have been a clear violation.

2,550,020 views • 3 years ago

After Soto's double in the 9th inning he worked to get Iggy's pitch grips from 2B, trying to distinguish between CH vs FB. It looks like he got them and hopped at 2B to relay to the hitter a CH was coming. Semien did not swing at some good CHs b/c of that and walked as the potential tying run. Iggy either adjusted, Soto got it wrong or Alvarez got caught in between. Either way it didn't cost the Braves but it got too close.

After Soto's double in the 9th inning he worked to get Iggy's pitch grips from 2B, trying to distinguish between CH vs FB. It looks like he got them and hopped at 2B to relay to the hitter a CH was coming. Semien did not swing at some good CHs b/c of that and walked as the potential tying run. Iggy either adjusted, Soto got it wrong or Alvarez got caught in between. Either way it didn't cost the Braves but it got too close.

82,933 views • 1 month ago

Today I baked a parmesan and rosemary sourdough loaf for the first time. And then decided to turn it into a large Italian sandwich with Byrdie’s olive oil from Italy, Italian meats, arugula, tomato, roasted peppers, oregano, balsamic vinegar, fresh basil and mozzarella!

Today I baked a parmesan and rosemary sourdough loaf for the first time. And then decided to turn it into a large Italian sandwich with Byrdie’s olive oil from Italy, Italian meats, arugula, tomato, roasted peppers, oregano, balsamic vinegar, fresh basil and mozzarella!

39,131 views • 19 days ago

There's a misconception that all chase is bad. It's not. It's a matter of knowing where you can expand and still do damage. Drake Baldwin is hitting .292/.956 on pitches outside of the zone. Percentile rankings have some value but we don't play baseball there. Also see: Guerrero, Vladimir, 2018 Hall of Fame class.

There's a misconception that all chase is bad. It's not. It's a matter of knowing where you can expand and still do damage. Drake Baldwin is hitting .292/.956 on pitches outside of the zone. Percentile rankings have some value but we don't play baseball there. Also see: Guerrero, Vladimir, 2018 Hall of Fame class.

93,593 views • 1 month ago

For the first time in his career....tonight. #BigT

For the first time in his career....tonight. #BigT

84,353 views • 1 month ago

Off tomorrow, 3 in Boston starting Tuesday.

Off tomorrow, 3 in Boston starting Tuesday.

59,844 views • 1 month ago

Did you know that Matt Olson's 1st career HR came on June 24, 2017 in the 1st inning? And his 2nd career HR came 6 innings later? Did you also know that Matt Olson hasn't aged a day in the past 10 seasons? Congrats on #300 Matty O!

Did you know that Matt Olson's 1st career HR came on June 24, 2017 in the 1st inning? And his 2nd career HR came 6 innings later? Did you also know that Matt Olson hasn't aged a day in the past 10 seasons? Congrats on #300 Matty O!

70,831 views • 2 months ago

Wiley is excited to be in Miami and working play by play for this series against the Marlins. I mean, like, super excited... Coverage starts at 6:00PM, first pitch at 6:40PM on BravesVision

Wiley is excited to be in Miami and working play by play for this series against the Marlins. I mean, like, super excited... Coverage starts at 6:00PM, first pitch at 6:40PM on BravesVision

56,252 views • 2 months ago

PCA hits for the cycle and immediately gets picked off in a 1-run game. Ryan Spilborghs's call is hilarious.

PCA hits for the cycle and immediately gets picked off in a 1-run game. Ryan Spilborghs's call is hilarious.

33,063 views • 1 month ago

One final time before I head to the ballpark. Let's put this AI talk to rest. Everything I post is clean, real and accurate. Nothing fake about it.

One final time before I head to the ballpark. Let's put this AI talk to rest. Everything I post is clean, real and accurate. Nothing fake about it.

46,616 views • 1 month ago

Always hate that you guys can't see what happens after we cut to commercial break.

Always hate that you guys can't see what happens after we cut to commercial break.

44,172 views • 1 month ago

Fun post game bus ride back to the hotel.

Fun post game bus ride back to the hotel.

27,466 views • 1 month ago

Good morning! 🔊🔊

Good morning! 🔊🔊

38,745 views • 2 months ago

See you Friday....

See you Friday....

225,813 views • 2 years ago

My contributions to Atlanta Braves baseball goes back nearly 30 years when #10 hit his 10th career HR vs. me in my 3rd career start. It was his first career HR batting right-handed. I know this because he told me 9 years later in Braves Spring Training in 2004. I appreciated that. 😂

My contributions to Atlanta Braves baseball goes back nearly 30 years when #10 hit his 10th career HR vs. me in my 3rd career start. It was his first career HR batting right-handed. I know this because he told me 9 years later in Braves Spring Training in 2004. I appreciated that. 😂

212,605 views • 2 years ago

Don't talk to the starting pitcher on game day, he's got to get locked in. Jose Lima..... (He threw a 95 pitch CG vs. the '01 Yankees this night)

Don't talk to the starting pitcher on game day, he's got to get locked in. Jose Lima..... (He threw a 95 pitch CG vs. the '01 Yankees this night)

193,799 views • 2 years ago

Look how much Cruz’s head moves, he has no idea where this pitch crossed the plate and add in his catcher’s framing work. If I were an active player it would be $100/per 0.1” on challenges that you get wrong over 0.5” into the clubhouse staff tip fund. This would be $2300.

Look how much Cruz’s head moves, he has no idea where this pitch crossed the plate and add in his catcher’s framing work. If I were an active player it would be $100/per 0.1” on challenges that you get wrong over 0.5” into the clubhouse staff tip fund. This would be $2300.

37,644 views • 4 months ago