Nick Markakis came into 2019 having just posted his first 2+ WAR season since joining the Braves in 2015. The 35 year old was not able to duplicate it. Nick put up a typical Markakis line of .285/.356/.420, but his season was interrupted near the end of July by a fractured left wrist, courtesy of … Continue reading “2019 Atlanta Braves Player Review: Nick Markakis”
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Thoughts on the Future of the Atlanta Braves 40-Man Roster
Many roster moves will have to be made fairly quickly after the World Series is over. Within 10 days into the offseason, the Braves will have a new look to their 40-man roster and spots will be precious. In this piece, I’m going to try to cover all avenues of additions and subtractions on the … Continue reading “Thoughts on the Future of the Atlanta Braves 40-Man Roster”
Last Update: Odds on Braves Postseason Roster
This list is assuming Ender Inciarte is healthy enough to swing a bat as the Braves, at the least, really need another LH bat off the bench. This list is also assuming that Johan Camargo will not be ready for the 1st round of the playoffs. I make a few assumptions that seem logical to … Continue reading “Last Update: Odds on Braves Postseason Roster”
Odds on the Braves Postseason 25-man: Hitters
This is the 2nd piece in this series as last week I looked at the pitching, both rotation and bullpen. If you missed that piece, find it here . I’m going to stay true to the original piece and assume that the Braves are going to carry 11 pitchers and 14 position players. The reasoning … Continue reading “Odds on the Braves Postseason 25-man: Hitters”
Will Braves put a little something in the Water(s) in September and Game Thread
2019 will be the last year that MLB teams can invite their entire 40-man roster when September 1st rolls around. In the new CBA that goes into effect in 2020, the active roster will increase from 25 to 26 for the full year and can increase up to, but no more than, 28 in September. … Continue reading “Will Braves put a little something in the Water(s) in September and Game Thread”