Written by Kirk H.
Matthew Joyce has a bat
Not a big bat!
But he’ll hit a few homers
And he walks to a decent degree
Matthew Joyce has a glove
Not a great glove!
But he can play … Finish Reading
In Appreciation of Matt Joyce
Month: September 2019
Mets 7, Braves 6
Blevins come eleven. And Swarzak. And Dayton.
The three relievers could not hold a 2 run lead in the bottom of the 11th, as both Jerry Blevins and Anthony Swarzak contributed baserunners, and Dominic Smith ended it with a 3 … Finish Reading
Don’t worry–real baseball starts Thursday
I’ll take my lead from Seat Painter and JonathanF, which is always a good idea. You don’t need to read a recap of Saturday’s game. It doesn’t matter! Instead, I’ll take the recapper’s prerogative and share my ruminations on the … Finish Reading
Ruminations On a Meaningless Game.
Since last night’s game had a Kelvin Bearing on the Braves’ post-season (Absolutely Zero), I figured rather than give you a full blown recap, I’d just give you some impressions from last night.
- Dansby Swanson continues to look like he’s
A Reflection on Last Night’s Game
Hey Braves Journal friends. We have been hard at work loading up some good writers for the offseason and beyond. It’s our focus to stay true to the Braves Journal model by focusing more on building quality writing while maintaining … Finish Reading
Royals dethroned: 10-2, but mostly 40/40 ruminations
“Funny how being north of south of a round number makes a big impact to us.” – Rob Copenhaver, on Monday.
“I don’t want to belong to any club that would have me as a member.” – Groucho Marx
I … Finish Reading
That is Not Good: Braves 6 – KC 9
This game is not worth much of a recap. Here’s what I’ve got.
1. Bad Julio is back with a vengeance. His playoff role needs to be seriously reconsidered. 2.1 innings, 6 hits, 1 W, 2 HBPs, 1K, 6 runs. … Finish Reading
Last Update: Odds on Braves Postseason Roster
This list is assuming Ender Inciarte is healthy enough to swing a bat as the Braves, at the least, really need another LH bat off the bench. This list is also assuming that Johan Camargo will not be ready for … Finish Reading
AA Was Right and I Was Wrong: The Division-Winning 2019 Braves
(Ed. note: yesterday was dumb and there’s your recap.)
I’ve been cranky almost all of 2019.
I was ecstatic when Alex Anthopoulos was hired and excited when he brought in Josh Donaldson on a one-year deal last winter. But as … Finish Reading
Our Brave Guys 8, Not So Scary Giants 1
On Friday night the Atlanta Braves won a trip to October-Land. It’s just the best place to be this time of year. It’s where all ballplayers want to go.
And how excited they all were! Some of them misbehaved a … Finish Reading