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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What a fun series, the Phillies were a formidable opponent. The Braves move on. Lots of talk about what was going on in this NBC booth. Special thanks to Matty V., John Kruk and Joey Votto for making this video to set the record straight.

What a fun series, the Phillies were a formidable opponent. The Braves move on. Lots of talk about what was going on in this NBC booth. Special thanks to Matty V., John Kruk and Joey Votto for making this video to set the record straight.

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Annoying. Legal, and you could argue very smart, but annoying, especially when it happens to your team.

Annoying. Legal, and you could argue very smart, but annoying, especially when it happens to your team.

476,225 views

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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Just my guess that we resume sometime after 3. I want to be wrong. Grant Holmes has just 26 pitches through 3IP. 9 up, 9 down.

Just my guess that we resume sometime after 3. I want to be wrong. Grant Holmes has just 26 pitches through 3IP. 9 up, 9 down.

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But this is....

But this is....

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When your radio partner (Ryan Spilborghs) tries to tell you that the Colton Cowser catch to end the Orioles-Rockies game last night was the greatest catch ever made to end a game... 🤥

When your radio partner (Ryan Spilborghs) tries to tell you that the Colton Cowser catch to end the Orioles-Rockies game last night was the greatest catch ever made to end a game... 🤥

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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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This is my favorite scene from The Notebook

This is my favorite scene from The Notebook

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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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Wiley felt left out. Here's Wiley Ballard

Wiley felt left out. Here's Wiley Ballard

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It’s a cinnamon raisin day…

It’s a cinnamon raisin day…

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Party of 1 for Mac ‘n cheese?

Party of 1 for Mac ‘n cheese?

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Made this on the bus ride back to the hotel. Contemplating whether or not I send it to her. She has a great sense of humor but I might be pushing the limits here.

Made this on the bus ride back to the hotel. Contemplating whether or not I send it to her. She has a great sense of humor but I might be pushing the limits here.

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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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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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Where is everybody for Cracker Jacks?

Where is everybody for Cracker Jacks?

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About last night…

About last night…

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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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Rally Steak!

Rally Steak!

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ATL 11, MIA 3 W: Kinley, L: Junk HR: Acuna 2 (11), Olson (32)

ATL 11, MIA 3 W: Kinley, L: Junk HR: Acuna 2 (11), Olson (32)

196,102 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

1,115,557 views • 1 year ago

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.

387,226 views • 5 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.

419,077 views • 5 months 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.

2,550,177 views • 3 years ago

“Just another Thursday”

“Just another Thursday”

30,686 views • 17 days ago

Still no word on Game 2 starter for the Braves. Here's Nick, Peter and me last night on one possibility.

Still no word on Game 2 starter for the Braves. Here's Nick, Peter and me last night on one possibility.

27,067 views • 14 days ago

Some of y'all wear me out with your whining. Got me hitting mute like I get paid for it. While you sort out your feelings may I remind you of the words of the great philosopher Deebo... For the rest of us, the show rolls on.

Some of y'all wear me out with your whining. Got me hitting mute like I get paid for it. While you sort out your feelings may I remind you of the words of the great philosopher Deebo... For the rest of us, the show rolls on.

122,396 views • 2 months ago

Ronald has now seen 82 pitches at 100+ MPH in his career. At the 2:47 mark you can see him hit his first ever home run vs. a pitch with triple digit velocity.

Ronald has now seen 82 pitches at 100+ MPH in his career. At the 2:47 mark you can see him hit his first ever home run vs. a pitch with triple digit velocity.

68,386 views • 1 month ago

Yesterday, today and the off-season...

Yesterday, today and the off-season...

19,055 views • 10 days ago

Dylan Dodd appreciation post. Since joining the Braves bullpen full time on May 21st you can reasonably argue that he's been a top 10 bullpen arm in MLB, especially among non-closers. He also has a top 5 walk out song from the bullpen.

Dylan Dodd appreciation post. Since joining the Braves bullpen full time on May 21st you can reasonably argue that he's been a top 10 bullpen arm in MLB, especially among non-closers. He also has a top 5 walk out song from the bullpen.

58,984 views • 1 month 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 • 4 months 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.

83,033 views • 4 months ago

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

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

87,143 views • 4 months 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!

70,836 views • 5 months ago

Off tomorrow, 3 in Boston starting Tuesday.

Off tomorrow, 3 in Boston starting Tuesday.

59,844 views • 4 months ago

9PM first pitch. In the meantime enjoy this behind the scenes rain delay tour which ends with a surprise appearance by a broadcasting legend and one of my favorite people to see on the road.

9PM first pitch. In the meantime enjoy this behind the scenes rain delay tour which ends with a surprise appearance by a broadcasting legend and one of my favorite people to see on the road.

30,504 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

56,492 views • 5 months 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!

39,234 views • 3 months 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.

46,650 views • 4 months ago