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You’re off the hook, Andres

Back in our heyday we trafficked heavily in best and worst lists. Mostly the latter. Nine years ago we counted … Continue reading You’re off the hook, Andres

Rowland has some thoughts
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Rowland has some thoughts

Where have you been Rowland, less than 10 people have asked since we departed the scene nearly three years ago. … Continue reading Rowland has some thoughts

If Rowland was #Braves GM …
#Braves, free agents, trades

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
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#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
#Braves, attendance, The Cobb Braves

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)
#Braves, schedule

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
#Braves, trades

#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
#Braves, 1982, Bullpen, trades

#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
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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
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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
#Braves, Bullpen, Snitker

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
#Braves, AA, Frank Wren, Liberty

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
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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
#Braves, 2017-18 offseason, free agents, trades

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
#Braves, 2017 GM opening

#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
#Braves, Liberty, Voices of the game

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
#Braves, Glavine, Mad Dog

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
#Braves, the braintrust, TP

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
#Braves, the braintrust

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
#Braves, coaching staff

#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

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