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 …
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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
Coppy’s folly
For one season each of 40somethings R.A. Dickey and Bartolo Colon, Coppy shelled out $20 mil. Plus another $12 million … Continue reading Coppy’s folly
Another body doesn’t equal depth for #Braves
We were told that, despite their plus offense, the Braves didn’t want Wellington Castillo or a rehabbing Wilson Ramos because … Continue reading Another body doesn’t equal depth for #Braves
The better comparison for 2017 #Braves and their over-40 rotation duo: 1981
In 1980, the Braves accomplished something they hadn’t done since 1974, winning more games than they lost. Offense wasn’t a … Continue reading The better comparison for 2017 #Braves and their over-40 rotation duo: 1981
Two #Braves FA targets off the table
The two free agents I hoped the Braves would target are no longer options. Martin Prado re-signed with the Marlins … Continue reading Two #Braves FA targets off the table
What if A-Rod had signed with the #Braves?
It’s often forgotten that, had then-Rangers owner Tom Hicks not lost leave of his senses, Alex Rodriguez would’ve probably become … Continue reading What if A-Rod had signed with the #Braves?
#Braves could sign Cespedes. Should they?
Buster Olney suggested last week that the Braves might pounce on one of the remaining free agents if the price … Continue reading #Braves could sign Cespedes. Should they?
Thursday night quarterback
We weren’t advocating for the Braves to re-sign Aaron Harang. But we don’t know anything. That won’t stop up from … Continue reading Thursday night quarterback
Ten million not well spent
Southpaw James Russell struggled mightily against the Yankees last night, nearly giving up the cycle to LH batters and six runs … Continue reading Ten million not well spent
Markakis or Moncada?
For $19 million more than they’ll pay 31-year-old Nick Markakis, the Braves could have signed Yoan Moncada, the 19-year-old Cuban … Continue reading Markakis or Moncada?
#Braves pursuing Cuban star (not that one)
More than 200 scouts attended workout for Hector Olivera last week in DR. SFG, SD, TX, ATL, NYY among teams … Continue reading #Braves pursuing Cuban star (not that one)
Sign Ichiro!
The Japanese outfielder the Braves reportedly wanted signed with the Giants Friday. So why not sign the best Japanese outfielder … Continue reading Sign Ichiro!
Newest #Brave is the Venezuelan Lockhart
Congrats, B.J. You’re no longer the worst hitter on the Braves. Newly signed Alberto Callaspo, the presumptive favorite to be … Continue reading Newest #Brave is the Venezuelan Lockhart
The three highest-paid #Braves
Assuming Justin Upton is traded … B.J. Upton $14.45 mil Dan Uggla $13.2 mil Nick Markakis $11 mil Continue reading The three highest-paid #Braves
B.J. Surhoff redux?
Nick Markakis 2013: .271 BA, 10 HR, 59 RBI, .329 OBP, .356 Slugging B.J. Surhoff 2001: .271 BA, 10 HR, … Continue reading B.J. Surhoff redux?
A risk the #Braves should take
Justin Upton will be leaving, it’s just a matter of when. And Evan Gattis is not an outfielder, nor is … Continue reading A risk the #Braves should take
#Braves sign Chien Ming-Wang
Minor league depth, or this year’s Aaron Harang? Worth a flier, considering Roger McDowell’s track record, but based on his … Continue reading #Braves sign Chien Ming-Wang
Is Aaron Harang less mediocre than Freddy Garcia?
According to Bowman, the Braves are interested in signing Aaron Harang, late of the Reds, Padres, Dodgers, Mariners and Mets. … Continue reading Is Aaron Harang less mediocre than Freddy Garcia?
Braves have shown interest in Ervin Santana before
During the Braves series in Kansas City last season, Fredi mentioned that the team had once attempted to trade for … Continue reading Braves have shown interest in Ervin Santana before
