ESPN.com – MLB – Recap – Braves at Mets – 05/31/2003
One wonders if the umpires of this game were aware that you’re not supposed to play baseball in a driving rain. I suspect that they are, and that they … Finish Reading
Month: May 2003
Atlanta 5, New York 2
ESPN.com – MLB – Recap – Braves at Mets – 05/30/2003
That was unusual. The Maddux/Glavine confrontation was won by the former, but he only went five innings before running out of gas. He pitched in what I thought was … Finish Reading
NL MVP
Aaron thinks it’s Rafael Furcal, and offers these numbers projected to a full season:
G AB AVG OBP SLG HR 2B 3B RUN SB CS
162 682 .341 .406 .565 24 37 21 165 31 0
Clash of the Titans
ajc.com | Sports | MADDUX vs. GLAVINE
Here’s a game that should get some attention. Maybe ESPN will even interrupt its nonstop pretending that anyone cares about hockey to mention it on SportsCenter. Tonight on AOL-occupied TBS.
… Finish ReadingFans clamor for Caray, Van Wieren
Bring back Skip and Pete! And call it “Braves Baseball on TBS” again! And look at your ratings, you stupid AOL suits!
… Finish ReadingBaker’s Dozen
ESPN.com: MLB – The Braves’ ongoing dynasty
Jonathan reminds me of Jim Baker’s piece on the Braves’ run. It’s a good piece, as Baker’s almost always are, though there are a few points I could quibble with.
… Finish ReadingSheffield fires Boras, may represent himself
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Well, that’s different. It’s not a bad idea at all. Boras would get five percent of his next contract, and Gary’s probably better off hiring a lawyer at a fee and negotiating himself. So … Finish Reading
Atlanta 15, Cincinnati 3
ESPN.com – MLB – Recap – Reds at Braves – 05/28/2003
Now, that was fun. The Braves’ first three hitters (Furcal, DeRosa, Sheffield) of the game all homered — only the second time in major league history a team has … Finish Reading
This one’s free, kid
Baseball Prospectus – Prospectus Triple Play: Atlanta Braves, Minnesota Twins, Tampa Bay Devil Rays
Summary: Braves on pace for a rare offensive improvement; Javy looks like a new man, and chunky catchers should pay attention; do the Braves’ draft people … Finish Reading
Nolan Flipping Ryan?!??
ESPN.com: MLB – No mention of Ryan brings plenty of disbelief
This has nothing to do with the Braves (except for the ignoramus who couldn’t imagine that Greg Maddux was one of the five best pitchers since WWII), but Rob … Finish Reading