If Rowland was #Braves GM …
The Braves are not going to sign Bryce Harper or Manny Machado. Nor should they. Liberty is always going to … Continue reading If Rowland was #Braves GM …
#Braves must rely on the future, now
Brian Snitker’s bullpen management has been an issue all year. To be fair, he’s had little to work with, and … Continue reading #Braves must rely on the future, now
Late season ‘crowds’ at Mallpark show how #Braves erred in leaving ATL
The biggest game in five years — the cherry on top of one of the most interesting teams the Braves … Continue reading Late season ‘crowds’ at Mallpark show how #Braves erred in leaving ATL
If #Braves miss playoffs, blame the weather (and interleague play)
Of the contenders in both leagues, only the Diamondbacks have a tougher remaining schedule than the Braves. Only the Yankees, … Continue reading If #Braves miss playoffs, blame the weather (and interleague play)
#Braves should get Real at trade deadline
My proposal: Austin Riley, Cristian Pache, Ian Anderson and Kolby Allard to Marlins for J.T Realmuto and Kyle Barraclough It’s … Continue reading #Braves should get Real at trade deadline
#Braves must fix ‘pen now to avoid road trip from Hell
In 1982, the surprising Braves embarked on an 11-game West Coast road trip with a 62-43 record and a 5-1/2 … Continue reading #Braves must fix ‘pen now to avoid road trip from Hell
The fretful #Braves fan
I’m an optimist when things are going well, a pessimist when things aren’t. Guess how I’m feeling today? *We should’ve … Continue reading The fretful #Braves fan
New Yankee Stadium South
Originally posted on Rowland's Office:
Notice how the “dugout” level seats at new Yankees Stadium are almost always empty. Expect the… Continue reading New Yankee Stadium South
Snitker’s abysmal weekend portends #Braves backslide
With the Braves bullpen, there’s little margin for error. And that margin keeps getting thinner. A.J. Minter, who many thought … Continue reading Snitker’s abysmal weekend portends #Braves backslide
Wrong on Frank Wren, right about Liberty, giddy over #Braves
We will not be nattering nabobs of negativism about these Braves. They are for real, they are exciting (thank you, … Continue reading Wrong on Frank Wren, right about Liberty, giddy over #Braves
Rowland bids adieu to the #Braves … sort of
The Office blogged daily for 11 years — as long as Rowland lasted in the majors. So there’s some symmetry, … Continue reading Rowland bids adieu to the #Braves … sort of
If Rowland was #Braves GM
Some ideas on what the Braves should do this offseason, in order of priority. Dump Fat Gimp. I suspect a … Continue reading If Rowland was #Braves GM
#Braves seem determined to make uninspired hire
At a time when the game is skewing young, the Braves remain stuck in the past. The fact that Jim … Continue reading #Braves seem determined to make uninspired hire
A #Braves take on Dodgers first pitch ceremony
Forget Vin and Fernando. Liberty’s promotions geniuses will have legendary Tool Race announcer Mark Owens, flanked by a pair of … Continue reading A #Braves take on Dodgers first pitch ceremony
Maddux and Glavine in the Fall Classic
If Clayton Kershaw struggles at any time in the World Series you’re likely to hear how much Greg Maddux and … Continue reading Maddux and Glavine in the Fall Classic
The week in #Braves stupidity
I guess the Braves way means making sacrificial lambs out of respected coaches and fan favorites. Here’s hoping TP and … Continue reading The week in #Braves stupidity
Maybe it’s best if Hart stays
The narrative, which rings true, though may not be, holds that Royals GM Dayton Moore would come to the Braves … Continue reading Maybe it’s best if Hart stays
#Braves can do their young pitchers a big favor but probably won’t
Jim Hickey, long regarded as one of the game’s finest pitching coaches, and Tampa have parted ways, ending an impressive … Continue reading #Braves can do their young pitchers a big favor but probably won’t
Andrelton WAR: 7.1; Freddie + Ender: 7.5
Just sayin’. Again. Fuck you, “Coppy.” Continue reading Andrelton WAR: 7.1; Freddie + Ender: 7.5
Plenty of blame to spread around for Braves dysfunction
Someone hired Frank Wren. Someone else mentored and promoted Coppy. One drove the farm system into the ground. The other … Continue reading Plenty of blame to spread around for Braves dysfunction
