OK, it’s not the worst trade in Braves history. They didn’t give up the farm for a sore armed “ace” or for one year of a first sacker who is still-a-douche—and thereby greatly reduce the possibility of contention for several … Finish Reading
Braves One Year Wonders, Larry McWilliams and Craig McMurtry had similar stories thus creating a 2 for 1 in today’s piece!
The axiom that There Is No Such Thing As A Pitching Prospect is often credited … Finish Reading
Braves One Year Wonder, Buzz Capra played with the Atlanta Braves from 1974-77, but his 1974 was something to behold.
I referred last week to the Braves’ lack of success between their division wins in 1969 and … Finish Reading
When the Braves began play in Atlanta in 1966, I was ten years old and already a huge baseball fan and that’s what leads me to this look back at a Braves One Year Wonder, Bob Didier.
I vaguely … Finish Reading
I’ll take my lead from Seat Painter and JonathanF, which is always a good idea. You don’t need to read a recap of Saturday’s game. It doesn’t matter! Instead, I’ll take the recapper’s prerogative and share my ruminations on the … Finish Reading
On Friday night the Atlanta Braves won a trip to October-Land. It’s just the best place to be this time of year. It’s where all ballplayers want to go.
And how excited they all were! Some of them misbehaved a … Finish Reading
Charlie “Clutch” Culberson has won many games for the Braves over the past couple of seasons. On Saturday, the Braves won one for Charlie. The Braves broke open a tight 1-1 game in the top of the 7th with … Finish Reading
Oh Boy, I could rave on all night about this Braves team. It’s so easy to cheer them on. They’ve now won nine consecutive games overall, and 13 in a row at SunTrust Park (the franchise record). The Eastern division … Finish Reading
I wasn’t as focused on the Braves as I should be for a recap, but it’s not my fault the Georgia Bulldogs kicked off against Vanderbilt about the same time the Braves started. Turns out that was not really a … Finish Reading
Man is this team fun right now. The Braves squandered a 4 run lead, but came on strong to come from behind and defeat the Mets 9-5. Everyone contributed—homers by Albies, Donaldson (#30), and Freeman (#35, his career high), two … Finish Reading
