Monday’s come from behind victory was thrilling and memorable, but as a recipe for repeated victories it leaves something to be desired. It turns out that running the LOB total into double digits and entering the ninth inning down by … Finish Reading
Author: tfloyd
Tfloyd was born on the site of Atlanta Fulton County Stadium. Before the stadium was built, that is; it was then the site of Piedmont Hospital. It took the Braves another 11 years to arrive on what is now Hank Aaron Drive, but I‘ve always liked to arrive at the ballpark early.
Bronx Bombers 9, Atlanta Hammers 6
Welp.
Need I say more? A week ago in this space, one day after Mike Soroka’s awful injury, I opined that the Braves need not necessarily seek starting pitching on the trade market. With a strong and deep lineup and … Finish Reading
Don’t Give Up Yet: Braves 10, Blue Jays 1
It’s becoming apparent that Max Fried is an Ace. He turned in another excellent performance, going six innings and giving up only one run on four hits. It was his third strong start of the still young season. He also … Finish Reading
Rays 5, Braves 2
The Braves really needed a good start from young Kyle Wright on Tuesday. All of a sudden, what appeared to be a strength for this Braves team—depth in starting pitching—looks like the Achilles Heel. Mike Soroka and Max Fried are … Finish Reading
Worst Trades in Braves History: Darrell Evans
Finish Reading Braves One Year Wonders: Larry McWilliams and Craig McMurtry
Braves One Year Wonders, Larry McWilliams and Craig McMurtry had similar stories thus creating a 2 for 1 in today’s piece!
The Pain of TNSTAAPP
The axiom that There Is No Such Thing As A Pitching Prospect is often credited … Finish Reading
Braves One Year Wonder, Buzz Capra
Braves One Year Wonder, Buzz Capra played with the Atlanta Braves from 1974-77, but his 1974 was something to behold.
The Atlanta Plagues
I referred last week to the Braves’ lack of success between their division wins in 1969 and … Finish Reading
Braves One Year Wonder: Bob Didier
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
Don’t worry–real baseball starts Thursday
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
Our Brave Guys 8, Not So Scary Giants 1
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