RALEIGH— It has been a while since I last posted. I have been swarmed with work, turtles, geese, ducks, trails, blue skies and rain. Mainly work though. In that time I have had the peace of mind to keep tabs on my beloved Braves. The good news is
Posts Tagged ‘Atlanta Braves’
Jason Heyward: SUPER STAR!
Posted in Baseball, Sports, tagged Atlanta Braves, Heyward is the best player ever to play the game, Jason Heyward, Jeff Francoeur, Jose Cruz Jr, Rookie of the Year on April 17, 2010 | 1 Comment »
That is one large individual,” Ryan Howard, first baseman of the Philadelphia Phillies, describing his first meeting with Jason Heyward. (Sports Illustrated, April 19, 2010). ATLANTA – Just got finished reading the piece in the latest Sports Illustrated about Jason Heyward of the Braves. It’s a great piece, if you can pick up the mag [...]
Spring Has Come
Posted in Baseball, Sports, tagged Andruw Jones, Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Braves History, Bobby Cox, Brian McCann, Chipper Jones, David Justice, Dennis Purdy, Frank Wren, Gary Sheffield, Jair Jurrjens, Jason Heyward, Los Angeles Dodgers, Matt Diaz, Melky Cabrera, Nate McLouth, Philadelphia Phillies, Tommy Hanson, Troy Glaus on February 19, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
RALEIGH— Pitchers and catchers reported today for one of the best sports franchises in history. The oldest sports franchise in America. The longest continuously running sports franchise in America. The Atlanta Braves.
A Mortal Named Troy
Posted in Baseball, Sports, tagged Atlanta Braves, Baseball, Colorado Rockies, Hit the Cycle, The Cycle, Troy Tulowiski, Unassisted Triple Play on August 11, 2009 | 1 Comment »
LONG BEACH— I write this from the City of Long Beach, home of the Long Beach Dirtbags.
The Curse of Kelly Johnson
Posted in Baseball, Sports, tagged Atlanta Braves, Brooks Conrad, Division Title, Kelly Johnson, Martin Prado, Philadelphia Phillies, Wild Card on August 1, 2009 | 5 Comments »
LONG BEACH— The good times don’t last forever. But sometimes, when they come crashing down, you can’t help but look for the cause.
Braves Just Don’t Have a Shot
Posted in Baseball, Sports, tagged Atlanta Braves, Cole Hamels, National League, Phillies, Playoffs, San Francisco Giants on July 19, 2009 | 5 Comments »
ATLANTA— As we are now past the All-Star break and moving into what should be a very exciting second half, I am handicapping my Braves. And the truth is, with their current team, they don’t have a shot.
Frank Wren’s “How to Give a Hall-of-Famer the SHAFT!”
Posted in Baseball, Current Events, Sports, tagged 300 Game Winners, Atlanta Braves, Best Pitchers in History, Braves Give Glavine Shaft, Frank Wren, Hall of Famer, Pitchers, Tom Glavine, Tommy Hanson on June 4, 2009 | 9 Comments »
ATLANTA— I have atlantabraves.com plugged into my blackberry. Whenever I get out on the internet, I start by opening up that website and checking in on news surrounding the Braves. For weeks now, I’ve been reading headlines about Tom Glavine’s recovery. Tom Glavine feels better after throwing in the outfield (April 28). Tom Glavine pitches [...]