The All-Star Break represents a natural time for all MLB teams to reflect upon their performance thus far, assessing what has went well for them so far & what has not. MLB teams are able to celebrate their All-Star players, give the rest of their players a breather before the rest of the season, &Continue reading “All-Star Break Assessment of the Atlanta Braves”
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Can the Braves keep up with the pace that they’ve set for themselves thus far?
The Atlanta Braves, as of this writing, have a 28-13 record on the season which is the best record in baseball and the best winning percentage (.683) amongst MLB teams. Over the course of 162 games, this winning percentage puts them on a 111-win pace. Let’s take a look at MLB history to see ifContinue reading “Can the Braves keep up with the pace that they’ve set for themselves thus far?”
Braves offseason signings give the team much-needed flexibility
If the Braves have learned anything as an organization after watching the team play over the past couple seasons, it’s to expect the unexpected – both in terms of player injuries (of which there have been many) and underperformance of starting players. That’s why this sportswriter feels that the Braves approach to the offseason willContinue reading “Braves offseason signings give the team much-needed flexibility”
Four Braves players who should NOT factor into the team’s plans for next season
It’s no secret that the Braves have been downright unwatchable at times this season. Team-wide underperformance, injuries to key players, and having a manager on the verge of retirement have clearly made this team unwatchable during a long season. That said, the team has some big decisions to make this offseason as they attempt to rebuild theirContinue reading “Four Braves players who should NOT factor into the team’s plans for next season”
Four Braves players who SHOULD factor into the team’s plans for next season
It’s no secret that the Braves have been downright unwatchable at times this season. Team-wide underperformance, injuries to key players, and having a manager on the verge of retirement have clearly made this team unwatchable during a long season. That said, the team has some big decisions to make this offseason, and a few playersContinue reading “Four Braves players who SHOULD factor into the team’s plans for next season”
Atlanta Braves could explore a reunion with these old friends at the MLB Trade Deadline
Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos made headlines recently when he declared in his radio interview that, “we [the Braves] are not selling… Will. Not. Happen. Bold, italicize it. We’re built to win. Our expectations are to win. Our expectations are to go for it….” With this notion in mind, and in recognition of the fact thatContinue reading “Atlanta Braves could explore a reunion with these old friends at the MLB Trade Deadline”
Making the case for a Braves postseason run
The Braves have a 24-23 record and are 5 games back of the Mets in the NL East race after an 0-7 start in which things went from bad to ugly in remarkably quick fashion. That said, there are now reasons for optimism regarding a potential postseason run. Obviously, over 100 games remain in theContinue reading “Making the case for a Braves postseason run”
Atlanta Braves Opening Day Roster Prediction
The Braves are currently in the thick of Spring Training, with their first game of the regular season slated for Thursday, March 27th on the road vs. the San Diego Padres. With two-plus weeks of Grapefruit League games in the books, and fewer than two weeks of games left to play, now seems as goodContinue reading “Atlanta Braves Opening Day Roster Prediction”
All I wanted for Christmas this year was a Braves free agent signing (or trade)
It’s hard to fathom, but the Braves have done very little of note so far this offseason. The team currently has the exact same needs (OF, SS, SP, RP) as they did to begin their offseason, which began back in early October after an NLDS loss to the Padres. Alex Anthopoulos has made some recentContinue reading “All I wanted for Christmas this year was a Braves free agent signing (or trade)”
The Atlanta Falcons should fire GM Terry Fontenot
With Saturday’s headline-grabbing news that the franchise plans to release QB Kirk Cousins before the start of the new league year on March 17th, it’s time to reassess whether or not the team’s regime should continue to stand as currently constructed. After all, the team just signed Cousins to a four-year, $180M contract this offseason.Continue reading “The Atlanta Falcons should fire GM Terry Fontenot”
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