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The rebuild was massive. The team was stripped to its very core. Then the young dazzling General Manager who orchestrated it all goes down in a blaze as he received a lifetime ban for some sketchy international signings. No one thought that the Braves would be in the position they are in right now. NL… Continue reading Braves Still Rebuilding, but Ahead of Schedule
Outside of being 2 of the top 5 fan bases and brands in baseball, there is a rivalry here that is unlike any other in professional sports. And it all started on December 26th 1919… Thanks Harry Frazee. You collected $125,000 for the most iconic, loved, and hated baseball player of all time. It gave… Continue reading Red Sox vs Yankees is Good For Baseball
I wrote of another playoff expansion earlier today but as the MLB season winds down, I can't help but wonder why baseball hasn't changed its format either? The first set of wild card games started back in 2012 and has been a success at keeping the remainder of the regular season interesting and has awarded… Continue reading Wild Card Game Reform
As many eyes will be focused on Week 4 of College Football or whether Tiger can continue playing well, I'll be at SunTrust Park as the Braves look to clinch a playoff spot and win the NL East for the first time since 2013. Braves fans have endured much hardship throughout the 4 year drought… Continue reading Braves looking to Clinch
Now that the regular season is coming to a close it's time to recognize who should be up for the many awards for the 2018 season. I've began by looking at both the AL and NL MVP candidates. I won't look too hard into the Silver Slugger or Gold Glove categories but one area I… Continue reading Rookies of the Year – AL and NL
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