My Favorite Redbeards

Atlanta Braves' Freddie Freeman (5) approaches home plate as team mates wait to greet him during his two run home run to win the baseball game against the New York Mets during the ninth inning, Monday, June 17, 2013, in Atlanta. Atlanta won 2-1. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Atlanta Braves' Freddie Freeman leaps in celebration at home plate after hitting a two run homer to win the baseball game against the New York Mets during the ninth inning, Monday, June 17, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Atlanta Braves' Freddie Freeman leaps in celebration at home plate after hitting a two run homer to win the baseball game against the New York Mets during the ninth inning, Monday, June 17, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

(Unrelated but very funny - loved this...)

I owe you a gameday post from Freddie's previous walkoff on Saturday - which was really fun - but in the meantime, let's discuss how cute this postgame interview is and what a great player Freddie is.

1. He's great offensively (see: above)

2. He's great defensively (see: splits and picks)

3. He has a sense of humor and genuinely seems to enjoy his teammates.

There are more things, add yours!

His walkoff homer got new lovvie David Carpenter his first win as a Brave. I like him a lot, and not just because he looks like a more muscley right-handed version of Jonny sometimes. ;) Susan says I'm imagining it, but look...

LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 09: David Carpenter #48 and Gerald Laird #11 of the Atlanta Braves celebrate a 8-1 win over the the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on June 9, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 09: David Carpenter #48 and Gerald Laird #11 of the Atlanta Braves celebrate a 8-1 win over the the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on June 9, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 09: David Carpenter #48 of the Atlanta Braves pitches in relief during the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on June 9, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 09: David Carpenter #48 of the Atlanta Braves pitches in relief during the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on June 9, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

And look at those two scrum pictures above - that's DCarp both times, not Jonny. Do you see the resemblance? Tell me if I'm wrong here, please. They're not twins, but could definitely be brothers from these angles. Hmm, I need to see them side by side. :)

It sounds like DCarp is heading up some bullpen rookie hazing too - did you see this?

Can't wait to see babyface Alex with his first big league start today. Good luck, doll!

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Is this on purpose? I don’t understand.

JoeyBats

I don't follow him. Why does Jose Bautista know who I am. ...He probably doesn't; this is probably some social media scheme to drum up more baseball fan followers, right? Right.

Well, I hope he enjoys pictures of Braves and the dog at my house. He follows so few people, surely he'll see every one of my tweets. ;)

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Volunteers of America’s Action Team, starring Craig Kimbrel

Just saw this commercial on MLB Network for Action Team...

Volunteers of America and the Major League Baseball Players Trust teamed up in 2003 to encourage high school students to get involved in their communities and help those in need. Action Teams, composed of Major League baseball players and high school students, work together to encourage students to volunteer.

I did a lot of volunteer work when I was a teenager, but I don't ever remember a program aimed at teens this way. Very cool!

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