Last off-season I wrote that the Braves’ off-season priorities for 2019 were, in order a starting catcher, a starting outfielder, bullpen depth, a starting pitcher, and bench depth. Thanks to GM Alex Anthopoulos’s preference to [READ MORE]
The 2019 MLB trade deadline rapidly approaches. The interwebz are full of fans posting the latest (mostly incorrect or made up) “rumors” about their favorite players. Writers and bloggers try to increase page views try [READ MORE]
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]
Mike Foltynewicz is having an exciting season. Sporting a 2.86 ERA buoyed by a 3.53 FIP, it’s by far the best effort of his career. Foltynewicz was part of the first wave of starting [READ MORE]
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]
Welcome to ICYMI: Atlanta Braves Weekly Blog Recap. For ICYMI, we collect a sampling of the week’s best articles, podcasts, and other news about the Atlanta Braves. This is a way to get a weekly [READ MORE]
Welcome to ICYMI: Atlanta Braves Weekly Blog Recap. For ICYMI, we collect a sampling of the week’s best articles, podcasts, and other news about the Atlanta Braves. This is a way to get a weekly [READ MORE]
Every season, there are players who seem to break out early as the season starts. Sometimes, it’s a player off the radar, like Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story a few years ago, or Ryan Flaherty [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]
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