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Atlanta Braves

Brave Transactions: Braves Sign Nick Markakis, Again

January 22, 2019 Chris Jervis 0

During his first run in Atlanta, Markakis posted a slash line of .284/.359/.400, good for 5.7 fWAR and a wRC+ of 103. He consistently provided an on-base presence and a steady supply of doubles, even if his home run power dipped slightly. If we use a generally accepted figure of $8M per WAR, Markakis provided about $45M of value to the Braves during his time here. He wasn’t overpaid, he wasn’t underpaid; he performed about as expected, based on the contract given. [READ MORE]

Atlanta Braves

Atlanta Braves Hot Stove Report – January 21, 2018

January 22, 2019 Andy Harris 0

Welcome back to the Hot Stove Report, your semi-regular capsule of all of the off-season news, rumors, transactions, and winter league action for the Atlanta Braves. Check in with us every week through the start [READ MORE]

Atlanta Braves

Braves System Depth 2019: Shortstop

January 20, 2019 Andy Harris 0

Spring training is just a month away, and though there will be acquisitions before (and possibly after) pitchers and catchers report, this series will take a look at the players mostly likely to suit up [READ MORE]

Atlanta Braves

Braves System Depth 2019: Third Base

January 18, 2019 Andy Harris 5

Spring training is just a month away, and though there will be acquisitions before (and possibly after) pitchers and catchers report, this series will take a look at the players mostly likely to [READ MORE]

Atlanta Braves

Braves System Depth 2019: Second Base

January 17, 2019 Andy Harris 0

Spring training is just a month away, and though there will be acquisitions before (and possibly after) pitchers and catchers report, this series will take a look at the players mostly likely to suit up [READ MORE]

Atlanta Braves

Braves System Depth 2019: First Base

January 16, 2019 Andy Harris 0

Spring training is just a month away, and though there will be acquisitions before (and possibly after) pitchers and catchers report, this series will take a look at the players mostly likely to suit up [READ MORE]

Atlanta Braves

Atlanta Braves Hot Stove Report – January 14, 2018

January 14, 2019 Andy Harris 0

Welcome back to the Hot Stove Report, your semi-regular capsule of all of the off-season news, rumors, transactions, and winter league action for the Atlanta Braves. Check in with us every Monday through the start [READ MORE]

Atlanta Braves

Atlanta Braves Hot Stove Report – January 7, 2019

January 7, 2019 Andy Harris 2

Welcome back to the Hot Stove Report, your semi-regular capsule of all of the off-season news, rumors, transactions, and winter league action for the Atlanta Braves. Check in with us every Monday through the start [READ MORE]

Non-Braves Baseball

My Imaginary Hall of Fame Ballot

December 29, 2018 Brent Blackwell 0

I’ve decided to type out my process of deciding who I’d vote for if I had a 2019 Hall of Fame ballot. Let’s get straight into it. First, I’m going to alphabetize the entire ballot [READ MORE]

Non-Braves Baseball

Hall of Fame 2019: Andy’s Ballot

December 25, 2018 Andy Harris 0

The smell of pine logs burning in fireplaces. Brightly colored lights festooning homes, workplaces, and sweaters. A rise in figgy pudding consumption. It can only mean one thing: Baseball Hall of Fame ballot debate season! [READ MORE]