Braves Journal

Kyle Wright’s 2020 all depends on how you want to look at it, really. 

If the glass is half full, he finally got on the board with his first two big league wins, and showed some signs of consistency down … Finish Reading

I’ve sent several Hammers shirts out to satisfied customers this week. While I’ll be out of town this coming week and unable to get them shipped, send me an email if interested. The bookend sizes, M and XXL, are getting … Finish Reading

Marcell Ozuna is the inspiration for this piece on Average Exit Velocity Leaders. Come back to us.

When Marcell Ozuna was being discussed among my fellow Braves friends as an option for the 2020 season, I just didn’t see it. … Finish Reading

Travis d’Arnaud was so good last year that it was a little hard to remember that that was basically exactly how good he was supposed to be.

It also may have been hard to remember that his nickname, according … Finish Reading

When the Braves acquired Adam Duvall in 2018, I wrote that basically his job was to hit a home run per week. In 2020, Duvall hit 6 weeks worth in 2 games.

Adam had the kind of season the … Finish Reading

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Yesterday, Alex Anthopoulos proved for the 3rd year in a row that when he wants a player, he’ll strike quick and strike hard:

• 11/26/18: Brian McCann signed a 1 year deal
• 11/26/18: Josh Donaldson signed a

While everyone is talking about one Indians player, Francisco Lindor, I have my eyes on another: José Ramírez. The 28-year old slugger has been an MVP finalist 3 of the last 4 seasons, but hasn’t been able to … Finish Reading

Hey crew! I’ve shipped about a dozen Hammers shirts out and will be shipping out more this week. I wasn’t able to get to the UPS store yesterday, therefore the promised Saturday shipment will now be Monday. If you’re interested … Finish Reading

The worst MLB contracts in the game? It’s quite surprising, but every team but 1 shares in misery of owning a bad contract. However, the real inspiration for me lies in a solitary skillset gone sour.

I trade Ender Inciarte… Finish Reading

Editor’s Note: Don’t forget to get your pick in for next Free Agent to sign with the Braves. Winner will get the new Hammers shirt!

Southwest of Atlanta, he was born and raised. On the diamond is where he spent … Finish Reading