Atlanta Braves
What Did The Braves Really Do At The Deadline?
Just as quick as the trade deadline approached, it has now passed and the Braves made a splash with the acquisition of Michael Bourn. As you look at the deal, the Braves got a star centerfielder, gold glove defender, and a legitimate leadoff hitter without having to give up any of our “untouchable prospects.” Bourne [...]
31Jul2011 | Braves Blast | 0 comments | ContinuedBraves Acquire Bourn From Astros
As first reported by Ken Rosenthal, the Braves have acquired CF Michael Bourn from the Houston Astros for Jordan Schafer and three minor leaguers. Bourn, who will wear #24, is batting .303 with 32 RBI and 39 steals. He’s arbitration eligible for one more season and is likely to earn around $7M next year. The [...]
31Jul2011 | Braves Blast | 0 comments | ContinuedTrade Deadline Looms For Braves
With Sunday’s trade deadline rapidly approaching, the Braves have yet to make any moves to bring some new blood to Atlanta. There are differing opinions as to what Frank Wren should do. BravesBlast contributor, Thomas, examines possible trades for the Braves in today’s podcast below. Should the Braves go after bullpen help? Right-handed power at [...]
29Jul2011 | Braves Blast | 0 comments | ContinuedLooking Ahead to the Next Few Weeks
Let’s forget about the past two series. One was at Coors Field, which is hell on any team. The other, Great American Ball Park, is small enough that traveling high school baseball teams regularly hit home run after home run while playing there (might be an exaggeration, but not much of one). As of Monday [...]
25Jul2011 | Braves Blast | 0 comments | ContinuedPrice of a Braves’ World Series ticket? Maybe one Pence
By Bud L. Ellis The word “pence” is defined as multiple pennies, but just one “Pence” would enrich the Atlanta Braves’ pursuit of a World Series title. As the trade deadline approaches, cyberspace and talk shows buzz with the rumor du jour. Wednesday, chatter concerning the Braves and their dire need for a right-handed injection [...]
22Jul2011 | Braves Blast | 0 comments | ContinuedMaking The Braves Better – Trade Targets
Heading into the Phillies series before the All-Star break, the Braves boasted the third-best winning percentage in baseball and were on pace to win ninety-six games. Obviously, the team constituted as such has a very good chance to make the playoffs; coolstandings.com calculates those odds at 77.5%. So while the front office could justify sitting [...]
13Jul2011 | Braves Blast | 0 comments | Continued
Various Pitching Thoughts and Other Ramblings
The Braves have assembled a consistent string of wins while scoring a decent amount of runs. The offense seems to be clicking, and if the past few games are harbingers of things to come, the offense could be an unstoppable force. Dan Uggla has shown renewed power and better plate discipline, while Brian McCann and [...]
11Jul2011 | Braves Blast | 0 comments | ContinuedThe Braves Roll Into Philly
In his latest “Fried Baseball” audio blog, Kent Covington breaks down the Braves’ recent surge and previews the big series in Philly this weekend. Feel free to toss in your 2 cents in the comments section below.
8Jul2011 | Braves Blast | 0 comments | Continued
Heyward’s Struggles and Did You Know
I had hoped to write this article about the resurgence of Jason Heyward and how his return to the lineup has improved a languid Braves offense. Unfortunately, Heyward has only shown glimpses of his offensive prowess, with no consistency whatsoever. Is a lingering injury still causing the lack of production? Does he just need time [...]
1Jul2011 | Braves Blast | 0 comments | ContinuedLooking into the Crystal Ball: Predictions for the Rest of the Year
The season is 46% completed, so it is well past time to start making predictions on the finishing order of the National League. The previous statement is completely sarcastic (still need to find that sarcasm font), however I do think a significant amount of the season has been played, enough so that we should, by [...]
23Jun2011 | Braves Blast | 0 comments | ContinuedWhat to Do in the Outfield?
The Braves outfield, in a word, is in disarray. With Jason Heyward returning on Wednesday, the outfield now has one opening-day starter roaming the Turner Field grass. For the most part, it seems the reserves have underperformed the starters, but how true is that statement? While answering that question, I’ll also provide an answer for [...]
17Jun2011 | Braves Blast | 0 comments | ContinuedJonny Venters and the Cy Young Award
There has been enough talk about the negatives with the Braves to last a while, so let’s take a more positive approach; Jonny Venters and his chances to win the Cy Young award. There have only been nine relievers to win the award and all nine have been considered closers, so Venters already has a [...]
10Jun2011 | Braves Blast | 0 comments | ContinuedComparing the Braves Offense
A friend brought up an interesting question the other day. How do the 2011 Braves compare to the 2010 through the first 2 months of the season offensively? I really did not know the answer. I assumed they were similar, but then I started thinking about the offensive surge in May and wondered if the [...]
3Jun2011 | Braves Blast | 0 comments | ContinuedComparing the Braves Offense
A friend brought up an interesting question the other day. How do the 2011 Braves compare to the 2010 through the first 2 months of the season offensively? I really did not know the answer. I assumed they were similar, but then I started thinking about the offensive surge in May and wondered if the [...]
3Jun2011 | Braves Blast | 0 comments | ContinuedDiamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend…Or They Can Be
As you can tell from the title of this post, I am a lover of diamonds, baseball diamonds that is…and I am also a chick. How many guys out there would love it if their significant other shared in their love of baseball? How many husbands miss games because the wife is dying to see [...]
1Jun2011 | Braves Blast | 0 comments | Continued
