All Entries in the "Reflections on the Braves" Category
2011 Atlanta Braves Season Preview
At the time of this writing, on the eve of the 2011 season, the season is beginning to come into focus for the Atlanta Braves. A strong lineup and the best starting rotation outside of Philadelphia seems to point to a return to the playoffs, but will it be enough to overcome the vaunted rotation [...]
American and National League Divisional Series Prediction
OK, this is my first attempt at a webcast so it’s bound to be a little rough around the edges. I now see that it is much easier doing one of these with at least one more person like on the BBA Baseball Talk podcasts or online with the guys over at Pro Rumors TV. [...]
The Braves Didn’t Know What Hit ‘em
Before we really hit the stretch run, I feel it is important to reflect on what the Phillies have accomplished to take a five game lead on the Atlanta Braves. I was listening to the radio and Scott Franske pointed out just how far the Phillies have come. On July 22 the Phillies were 7 [...]
The Start of A New Era in Atlanta, Without Chipper Jones?
Thanks to our friends (and fellow members of the Baseball Bloggers Alliance, aka the BBA) at The Hall of Very Good, we bring you the latest 24 hours old news on the Chipper Jones (Braves 3B) injury and career status…Chipper Jones…Career Over? Tuesday night, Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones tweaked his left knee fielding [...]
The Braves’ Improbable Comeback
A pinch hit, walk-off grand-slam capped a 7 run 9th inning for the Braves as they beat the Reds 10 – 9. How improbable was the Braves 6 run comeback Thursday night? Lance Nix of the Reds couldn’t believe it. Brooks Conrad – who hit the home run – couldn’t believe it. Besides it being [...]
Braves 2010 Primer: 5 Questions
The ’09 Braves contended till the final week of the season. How will they fare this year? 5. Who will bat leadoff? Since Nate McLouth has single handedly been trying to turn the Braves into the Pittsburg Pirates, one would wonder if he’s going to permanently be hidden in the 8 hole be given time [...]
Braves Run Scored, Run Scored Against Analysis
There’s Hope in Atlanta for 2010! I’ve noticed this year, like many before, that the Braves seem to lose against teams that have losing records. I’ve got guesses for this, but with 162 games, all teams will do this on occasion anyway. One such guess is that the Braves often score less runs against certain [...]
Why the Braves will (not) make the playoffs
The Braves have made some good moves recently that we all know about. The starting pitching is above average, the relief pitching adequate, the offense is also adequate and the defense is excellent. It appears to a Braves fan that the Braves are in the best position to take first in the East. Under the [...]
Atlanta Braves Looking for Rebound Season in 2009
Following their worst season since Bobby Cox became the manager in 1990, all signs point to the Atlanta Braves returning to their typical spot near the top of the National League East in 2009. Rather than signing high profile free agents, the Braves have made strategic additions designed to solidify the weaknesses exposed during their [...]
Atlanta Braves Off Season Report
Season Wrap Up Another year without postseason play after all of those consecutive years in it makes for unhappy Braves fans. But this time, I would have to say that a lot of the problem was caused by the myriad of injuries sustained, but especially those to their pitching staff, both starters and relievers alike. [...]
Brotherly Love and A New York State of Mind
<!–[if gte mso 10]> Washington Nationals With all of their injuries and a pitching staff that was in trouble before trading RP Jon Rauch, the Nationals find themselves at the bottom of the NL East once again and it is there they will be for years to come in my estimation. They also host the [...]
Major League Baseball Team Analysis: Atlanta Braves, Part 2
By Peter Schiller The Starting Rotation The 2007 Braves rotation was not even close to what the fans in Atlanta have come to expect. Is this the affect of no longer having longtime pitching coach Leo Mazzone or do they just not have the talent that they once had and managed to always maintain? My [...]
Major League Baseball Team Analysis: Atlanta Braves, Part 1
Pete’s Perspective By Peter Schiller The Usual Suspects The players who supported the Braves offense in past years, did so again in 2007…with a little help from their youth movement. Chipper Jones was his typical offensive self despite trips on the DL due to arm and wrist woes. See his numbers below. The only question [...]
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