Breaking the countdown… I originally had Denny Neagle slotted for 35th. However, this is because my memory was faulty and I had for some reason decided that he had pitched three years and part of a fourth with the Braves. … Finish Reading
Day: October 18, 2006
#44: Chris Chambliss
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Lefthanded Hitting, Righthanded Throwing First Baseman
Seasons With Braves: 1980-1986
Stats With Braves: .272/.345/.422, 80 HR, 366 RBI, 319 RS
You’ve got to have some Chris Chamblisses if you want to win. … Finish Reading
Special Bonus Entry: Pete Smith
Robert taking this one…
Righthanded Starting Pitcher
Seasons With Braves: 1987-1993
Deal With The Devil: 1992
Stats With Braves: 30-48, 4.26 ERA, 663.7 IP, 269 BB, 431 K
One of the ‘bridge’ players that spanned the era of desperation and … Finish Reading
No. 37: Ron Reed
Righthanded Pitcher
Seasons With Braves: 1966-1975
Stats With Braves: 80-88, 3.74 ERA
So, would you rather have a serviceable starter or a dominant reliever? That may not be precisely fair, because there’s no evidence that the Braves ever even considered … Finish Reading