By the generally accepted definition, “playing with a full deck” refers to one’s mental status. Although some may think I’m applying this usage to Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker, there is an alternate definition that [READ MORE]
Welcome to the Atlanta Braves Farm Report, Andy Harris is taking a well-deserved vacation this week so I’ll be your guide on a whirlwind tour through the Atlanta Braves farm system. Kyle Wright Takes Flight [READ MORE]
The Atlanta Braves signed Johan Camargo as an international amateur free agent from Panama in 2010. He came up through the organization primarily as a glove-first infielder who could cover second base, shortstop and third base [READ MORE]
Much was made of manager Brian Snitker‘s management of the Braves bullpen in their recent 14-10 come-from-ahead loss to the Chicago Cubs: “Why was Luke Jackson being used?” “Why wasn’t José Ramírez taken out [READ MORE]
It should be obvious that Atlanta Braves centerfielder Ender Inciarte has not gotten off to a good start in 2018. As of April 13th, Inciarte has only managed a .179/.242/.214 hitting line in 63 plate [READ MORE]
Periodically, an Atlanta Braves fan will propose trading prospects to fill a hole on an MLB roster. Occasionally, this strategy this pays off, as when the Houston Astros acquired Justin Verlander at the trade deadline [READ MORE]
On October 2, 2017, Atlanta Braves general manager John Coppolella resigned during an ongoing investigation into the Braves’ domestic draft and international amateur signing practices. On November 21, Major League Baseball banned Coppolella for life [READ MORE]
In an earlier piece I wrote about Marvin Miller, I mentioned briefly the Seitz decision. This decision was a ruling by independent arbitrator Peter Seitz late in 1975 that essentially killed the “reserve clause”, which tied [READ MORE]
Legendary Hall of Fame broadcaster Red Barber was once asked about whom he considered the most important figures in baseball history, and he responded: “Marvin Miller, along with Babe Ruth and Jackie Robinson, is one [READ MORE]
An interesting tweet made its way into my timeline recently: I just received my W2 and I made a whopping $3,712.05 during entire baseball season. I feel bad for the players who have a family [READ MORE]
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