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”
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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 2014 Atlanta Braves Season (and new 3 Flags Flying Podcast)
Note from Ryan: Brent and I recorded a pop-up podcast discussing the Josh Donaldson signing and where to go from there. Give it a listen, eh? Coming off a 96-73 2013 season with a core, for the most part, in place for a few more years, the 2014 Atlanta Braves looked to be ready to … Continue reading “10 For 10’s: The 2014 Atlanta Braves Season (and new 3 Flags Flying Podcast)”
Atlanta Braves Offseason Fun
Lack of news has created limited discussion within the Braves blogosphere so let’s have some Atlanta Braves Offseason Fun! In this exercise, let’s assume that the Braves have missed out on Josh Donaldson, but still have ~25 Million to spend to fill what I’d assume is 3 holes: 3B or OF RP or SP Utility … Continue reading “Atlanta Braves Offseason Fun”
10 for 10’s: The 2011 Atlanta Braves Season
For 2 decades, Bobby Cox had stood at the top step managing the Atlanta Braves, but that came to a conclusion in 2010 and Fredi Gonzalez, after managing the Marlins from 2007-10, became the 2011 Atlanta Braves manager with what most would consider muted applause. Many at the time loved Bobby Cox, but wanted the … Continue reading “10 for 10’s: The 2011 Atlanta Braves Season”
Atlanta Braves Extension Candidate: Mike Soroka
Maple Maddux aka M-m-m-Mike Soroka, as my daughter affectionately calls him, was the Atlanta Braves ace of the 2019 season. Pitching to a 4 or 5.6 WAR, depending on your choice between B-ref or Fangraph’s evaluations, the 22 year old is the subject of today’s piece, Atlanta Braves Extension Candidate: Mike Soroka. Mike Soroka’s Background … Continue reading “Atlanta Braves Extension Candidate: Mike Soroka”
Atlanta Braves Top Prospects by Braves Journal, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.
In case you missed the first 6 installments of our Atlanta Braves Prospects Lists, you can find them here: Braves Journal’s Top 30 Prospects: Just Missed Braves Journal’s Top 30 Prospect, 30-26 Braves Journal’s Top 30 Prospects, 25-21 Braves Journal’s Top 30 Prospects, 20-16 Braves Journal’s Top 30 Prospects, 15-11 Braves Journal’s Top 30 Prospects, … Continue reading “Atlanta Braves Top Prospects by Braves Journal, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.”
Merry Christmas from Braves Journal!
The next 2 days will be a contest, of sorts! Create your Braves themed Christmas Parody song and we will judge it as a community. The winner will win a Braves Journal tee of his or her choice! The following brilliance is by Rusty S! You better watch outYou better bid highBetter not doubtI’m telling … Continue reading “Merry Christmas from Braves Journal!”
Atlanta Braves Top Prospects by Braves Journal, #10-6
In case you missed the first 5 installments of our Atlanta Braves Top Prospects, you can find them here: Braves Journal’s Top 30 Prospects: Just Missed Braves Journal’s Top 30 Prospect, 30-26 Braves Journal’s Top 30 Prospects, 25-21 Braves Journal’s Top 30 Prospects, 20-16 Braves Journal’s Top 30 Prospects, 15-11 A reminder that this is … Continue reading “Atlanta Braves Top Prospects by Braves Journal, #10-6”
Special Braves Journal Announcement!
Just in time for the holidays, Braves Journal is kicking off 2 cool features that will help our community thrive for the foreseeable future! When I decided to take the reins from Rob, it wasn’t without a long 6 months of thought. What was I pondering over the course of that time? Well, my friends, … Continue reading “Special Braves Journal Announcement!”