While it was a wintry 30-something for Chopfest held at newly donned Truist Park this weekend, there were some deliciously steamy words uttered by Atlanta Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos in a question and answer session for some select fans: Dissection Big and impactful. Ok… Matt Joyce just signed a 1-year deal with the Miami Marlins, … Continue reading “Atlanta Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos Excites Us at Chopfest”
10 for 10’s: The Atlanta Braves 2018 Season
After four straight losing seasons and an offseason wracked by front office turmoil, expectations for the 2018 season were low. But the Braves surprised virtually everyone, easily winning the NL East over the consensus preseason favorites, the Nats. How the heck did that happen? 2017 Offseason Change of the Guard At the end of our … Continue reading “10 for 10’s: The Atlanta Braves 2018 Season”
10 for 10’s: The 2017 Atlanta Braves Season
SunTrust Park! The name wouldn’t last long (Hello, Truist), but the Braves had new digs (and I got to be there)! While the Cobb County location didn’t immediately lead to winning ways (3rd place, 72-90), the team was starting to come together to finally turn things around. In today’s 10 for 10’s, it’s the 2017 … Continue reading “10 for 10’s: The 2017 Atlanta Braves Season”
2020 Atlanta Braves Roster and Payroll Update
Our 2020 Atlanta Braves are doing something that we’ve wanted them to do for years, but they likely didn’t have the talent for it. It truly looks like they are going for it. With a payroll that has reached record highs for the franchise and a team budding with top-end talent in the Minor Leagues, … Continue reading “2020 Atlanta Braves Roster and Payroll Update”
Atlanta Braves ZiPS Projections: 2019 vs. 2020
If the season started today, does ZiPS say we’re better or worse? For comparison’s sake, we are going to look at the 2019 vs. 2020 Atlanta Braves ZiPS projections to line up the 2 teams in the following categories: Starting Pitching, Relief Pitching, Infield, Outfield, and Catcher. If you’re not in the know, here’s the … Continue reading “Atlanta Braves ZiPS Projections: 2019 vs. 2020”
Atlanta Braves Sign Marcell Ozuna
In what has been really busy offseason that saw a dead period for about a month, it’s now picked up steam again as the Atlanta Braves signed Marcell Ozuna to a 1 year, $18 million deal. Who is he? As a 28 year old in 2019, Ozuna put up a .241/.328/.472 line, with 29 homers … Continue reading “Atlanta Braves Sign Marcell Ozuna”
Atlanta Braves Sign Felix Hernandez…Now Let’s Fix Him
After spending 15 years donning a Seattle Mariners uniform, the Atlanta Braves signed Felix Hernandez to a 1 year non-guaranteed deal. Here’s the skinny from DOB: Atlanta Braves Signed Felix Hernandez in 2013…Almost I don’t want to do this to y’all but here it goes anyway…Felix Hernandez reached free agency after the 2012 season and … Continue reading “Atlanta Braves Sign Felix Hernandez…Now Let’s Fix Him”
10 for 10’s – 2016 Atlanta Braves Choked on a Chicken Bone
The 2016 Atlanta Braves were bad y’all. Bad. But let’s recap. At a pivotal point in the rebuild a few trades were made that signaled the seriousness of our efforts to suck in order to not suck. In the previous year the Kimbrel trade brought us, well not a ton, and the Heyward trade brought … Continue reading “10 for 10’s – 2016 Atlanta Braves Choked on a Chicken Bone”
Atlanta Braves Offseason Speculation: So You Wanna Grab an Outfielder, eh?
After the Atlanta Braves missed out on Josh Donaldson, the beatwriters were quick to speak about how Alex Anthopoulos could pivot to fill the massive hole that is the cleanup spot in the lineup. Here’s Peanut to fill us in on the Atlanta Braves Offseason Speculation: From a logistical perspective, it makes sense. There aren’t … Continue reading “Atlanta Braves Offseason Speculation: So You Wanna Grab an Outfielder, eh?”
10 for 10’s: The 2015 Atlanta Braves Season
The Skinny On the Atlanta Braves 2015 Season After winning the first 5 games of the year and having a 42-42 record just before the break, the Atlanta Braves 2915 season had a lack of talent combined with in-season trades and injuries, dooming the team to a putrid finish and an overall 68-93 record. Along … Continue reading “10 for 10’s: The 2015 Atlanta Braves Season”