Are the 2010 Braves the NEW N.E. Patroits?
I'm not a baseball person but when I do watch the braves, I see something different, not just from the 2006-2009 dark years, but from the 1991-2005 era.
They find ways to win.
But from no particular player. On other teams you usually hear about how there are 1-3 players you have to watch out for. But for the Braves, it could be anyone at any time. One day it's Chipper, another day it's McCann, Hinske, Glaus, Prado or maybe it's Escobar, Cabrera, Conrad, Heywood, Infante, Blanco, or no names like David Ross, Nate McLouth and Matt Diaz. It's like who do you stop? Its not like any of these guys scare you. But that's the beauty of it. They are regular everyday blue collar guys, that are playing like a true team. They've faced adversity due to injury and unproven prospects/talent trying to figure out how it works and a nine game losing streak to drop to 8-14 in last place, destined for another year of mediocrity for a fittingly final season for a washed up Bobby Cox. But the Cigar Smoking Genius had one last trick and got them to negate with a 9 game winning streak, winning nearly every series since that rough start. The only games they've lost were against hot teams and some unlucky breaks, not to meantion a west coast trip early in the season not knowing who the Giants and Padres were let in alternate day night games. But they've played competitive, and they have the best record in the NL, but close behind is the Reds and Padres. The Reds win with Offense, while the Padres do it with Pitching (Defense), yet their opposite is their weakness. But the Braves have balance and do it with clutch hitting and pitching.
Does this sound like what the 2001-2004 NE Patriots used to be? No particular player standing out over another. Just a team effort. Coming through in the Clutch. Billicheck and Brady like Bobby Cox.
And now we have a piece of the Patriots empire on our Football team, and the way the 2010 Draft has gone (picking up depth at key positions), we have see sparks of that for this season.
Your thoughts?
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I think this season will only be a success if the Braves win the World Series
One World Series in the past 20 years isn’t good enough.
Nate McClouth was supposed to be awesome (he’s been to the all-star game several times, if I recall right) but he dropped off the face of the earth when we traded for him.
However, Bobby Cox and crew have found gems in Infante, Prado, Hanson, even Heyward.
I’ve been loving this season. Last year the Braves were on the wrong side of a bunch of 1 run losses. It was rather odd.
"Ryan, under center. Single receiver set, to either side. Ryan, gonna throw. First professional pass.....CAUGHT!! Jenkins! 30! 25! 20! 15! 10! 5! He lives in Atlanta!!!" -Wes Durham
Nate McClouth!
giving the pirates some love
Well I understand the bit about on WS win in 20 years, but with what the Braves have to work with, I think just making it back to the playoffs for the first time in several years is success enough. Of course we as fans want more, but we don’t have the same team as we did from 1991-2005 with that same swagger. It’s a new culture, and competition will be stiff if we get to the WS. The Yankees or RedSox or The team that swept us, White Sox, or the Rangers. I’m not sure if the Braves are ready for that yet, but we will see if that happens.
Live, .... for the possibility
Truth is we are one of the top 5 best all ti
Rule #1: Double tap.
by Ball Hawk on Jul 10, 2010 4:51 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Best all time teams over the life of MLB.
At one time we were the dynasty of the south.
Rule #1: Double tap.
by Ball Hawk on Jul 10, 2010 4:53 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
yeah
but we get no respect due to the single WS win. It should be at least 3, but we screwed up in those other 2 winnable series.
Life is a garden. Dig it!
by Hardcore Falcon on Jul 12, 2010 10:47 AM EDT reply actions
the answer is YES
but I’m not sure how good Gonzalas, the guy who we traded Escobar for
...in dixie land i'll take my stand to root for Atlanta
McCann was the MVP of the All Star game
Scored all 3 runs for the NL in their first win since 1996.
Live, .... for the possibility
in Rod(dy White) we trust (the simpsons - space episode)
Live, .... for the possibility
by brotherbrown on Jul 16, 2010 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions

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