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Category: 400 Not Greatest Atlanta Braves

Adam LaRoche

As far as we can tell, Adam LaRoche appears to have retired, amid circumstances in which no one appears to have covered himself in glory.

Basically, as far as we can tell: LaRoche likes bringing his son in the … Finish Reading

Author Alex Remington (Another Alex R.)Posted on March 18, 2016March 23, 2016Categories 400 Not Greatest Atlanta Braves44 Comments on Adam LaRoche

Left Behind: The Guys Who Didn’t Make It (by Bledsoe)

There were several also-rans besides Francoeur . Most of these guys likely would have made the list if Mac’s list had been static, as they’re better Braves than the guys who were Nos. 40-44 in the Original List. But … Finish Reading

Author Alex Remington (Another Alex R.)Posted on November 27, 2015November 27, 2015Categories 400 Not Greatest Atlanta Braves27 Comments on Left Behind: The Guys Who Didn’t Make It (by Bledsoe)

Left Behind: Jeff Francoeur (by bledsoe)

Jeff Francoeur
RH Hitting, RH Throwing Outfielder
Braves Seasons: 2005-2009
.266/.308/.424, 78 HR, 359 RBI, 310 RS, 89 OPS+

Okay — I wrote this sucker up, might as well put it up.

As I said, in a 2007 update to … Finish Reading

Author Alex Remington (Another Alex R.)Posted on November 23, 2015Categories 400 Not Greatest Atlanta Braves72 Comments on Left Behind: Jeff Francoeur (by bledsoe)

The all-Mac Hates Them team (ex-Braves 1991-2006 only)

C Henry Blanco
1B Mike Hessman
2B Bret Boone
3B Wes Helms
SS Ozzie Guillen
RF Reggie Sanders
CF Deion Sanders
LF Dave Gallagher
IF Keith Lockhart
OF Mike Kelly

SP Russ Ortiz
SP Shane Reynolds
SP Horacio Ramirez*
SP … Finish Reading

Author Mac ThomasonPosted on March 7, 2007March 7, 2007Categories 400 Not Greatest Atlanta Braves, Open Threads, Putative Humor168 Comments on The all-Mac Hates Them team (ex-Braves 1991-2006 only)

Smitty

(By Smitty)

Last year I did nothing of note that cost the Braves wins or helped win any games (unless you count wearing my lucky Braves hat.) I finished the season what Skip Caray would say were ideal stats for … Finish Reading

Author SmittyPosted on February 20, 2007February 20, 2007Categories 400 Not Greatest Atlanta Braves, Open Threads, Putative Humor16 Comments on Smitty

LEFT BEHIND 18 WRAPUP

Bledsoe:

What a hoot.

Many, many thanks to Mac for my own little virtual soapbox. This is the most fun I’ve had writing in a long time. I hope that you’ve enjoyed either remembering these guys with me or else … Finish Reading

Author Mac ThomasonPosted on November 8, 2006November 2, 2011Categories 400 Not Greatest Atlanta Braves, 44 Greatest Atlanta Braves, Site NewsTags 44 Greatest Atlanta Braves33 Comments on LEFT BEHIND 18 WRAPUP

LEFT BEHIND NO. 18: Tommy Aaron

Bledsoe:

Tommie Aaron.jpgRighthanded Hitting, Righthanded Throwing Sibling
Seasons with Braves: 1962-71
Career Stats with Braves: .229/.292/.327, 13 HR, 94 RBI, 102 RS

For the last selection of the Left Behind 18 Squad:

Tommy is second on the all-time Braves list in … Finish Reading

Author Mac ThomasonPosted on November 7, 2006November 7, 2006Categories 400 Not Greatest Atlanta Braves18 Comments on LEFT BEHIND NO. 18: Tommy Aaron

Left Behind No. 17: Bruce Benedict

Bruce Benedict.jpgRighthanded Hitting, Righthanded Throwing C
Seasons with Braves: 1978-89
Career Stats with Braves: .242/.320/.299, 18 HR, 260 RBI, 214 RS

Eggs, a fine defensive catcher with a banjo bat, makes the Left Behind Squad on his glove. I think Bruce … Finish Reading

Author Mac ThomasonPosted on November 4, 2006November 4, 2006Categories 400 Not Greatest Atlanta Braves13 Comments on Left Behind No. 17: Bruce Benedict

LEFT BEHIND NO. 16: Adam LaRoche

LEFT BEHIND NO. 15

Rule 5 Pickup: The Left Behinders made a serious drafting mistake. I neglected to grab Pat Jarvis last week when Mac ejected him from the Elect on his miscount. Pat should have been instantly put on … Finish Reading

Author Mac ThomasonPosted on November 2, 2006Categories 400 Not Greatest Atlanta Braves19 Comments on LEFT BEHIND NO. 16: Adam LaRoche

LEFT BEHIND NO. 14: Rafael Ramirez

Rafael Ramirez.jpgRighthanded Hitting, Righthanded Throwing SS
Seasons with Braves: 1980-87
Career Stats with Braves: .263/.298/.345, 37 HR, 301 RBI, 387 RS, 93 SBs

He’s 18th in total bases, 12th in SBs, 16th in 2Bs, 22d in RBI, 19th in runs scored, … Finish Reading

Author Mac ThomasonPosted on November 1, 2006November 1, 2006Categories 400 Not Greatest Atlanta Braves8 Comments on LEFT BEHIND NO. 14: Rafael Ramirez

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