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
Category: 400 Not Greatest Atlanta Braves
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
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, … Finish Reading
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
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
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 … Finish Reading
LEFT BEHIND NO. 18: Tommy Aaron
Bledsoe:
Righthanded 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 … Finish Reading
Left Behind No. 17: Bruce Benedict
Righthanded 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
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
LEFT BEHIND NO. 14: Rafael Ramirez
Righthanded 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