Same spot as last year

It's been a bit since I wrote a piece. But in watching the Braves and Marlins game yesterday from rainy Miami, I was struck that the Braves right now are in the same circumstance as they were in last year. The only difference is the team is minus Freddie Freeman who is doing Freeman things … Continue reading Same spot as last year

Introducing Matt Olson

Out with the old...in with the new, but memories will last forever. Atlanta Braves General Manager Alex Anthopoulos (AA) couldn't wait around for free agent 1B Freddie Freeman to make a decision. It was taking way too long and a business decision had to be made as to not cause a distraction to his team … Continue reading Introducing Matt Olson

Braves are where they are because of Acuna

Today's an off day for the Braves. After Sunday's 4-0 victory at the Cincinnati Reds, the Braves are 37-40 through 77 games. By July 1, most teams know what type of team they are that year, and the Braves so far are just an average team overall. Things could change after the mid summer classic, … Continue reading Braves are where they are because of Acuna

Braves need a shakeup again

The Atlanta Braves come into today's off day 30-33, sitting in third place in the NL East, five games back on division leader NY Mets. All this team needs is to get hot at the right time, put a few good games together, and turn this season around. To do that there are two key … Continue reading Braves need a shakeup again

That’s a Wrap on the Braves Season

It seemed just yesterday that this 2020 season was getting underway and the Philadelphia Phillies were going to run away with the NL East and the Atlanta Braves were going to finish this 60-game season in fourth place. Just fast forward three short months and the Phillies ended the season in third place and the … Continue reading That’s a Wrap on the Braves Season