Braves 2021 Season Thread

[Coenen]

IMO you can thank DH for that. It takes away half the game. It’s all about who can hit the most dingers and score the most runs now.

Isn't that how it's always been? Scoring the most runs is the point!

On the subject of catchers and the 1-knee stance...
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[elfiii]

Isn't that how it's always been? Scoring the most runs is the point!

Sure but the DH takes the pitcher’s bat out of the game completely along with the defense and offense strategies that surround that position. American League baseball is boring to me. When was the last time any AL team did a double switch in a late inning with the game on the line?

 

[Coenen]

I'd counter with a point about "When was the last time a pitcher was also a competent hitter," but that literally just happened. Ironically, in the AL. ?

 

[elfiii]

I'd counter with a point about "When was the last time a pitcher was also a competent hitter," but that literally just happened. Ironically, in the AL. ?

“Beginner’s luck” ???

 

[Coenen]

“Beginner’s luck” ???

The guy is an animal! If you're asking if I'd like to see more "two-way" players in MLB the answer is definitely, YES!

 

[biggdogg]

I'd counter with a point about "When was the last time a pitcher was also a competent hitter," but that literally just happened. Ironically, in the AL. ?

Some kid named Max Fried hit .348, was used as a pinch hitter a few times, including a walk-off hit and won the Silver Slugger... ?

 

[treemanjohn]

Some kid named Max Fried hit .348, was used as a pinch hitter a few times, including a walk-off hit and won the Silver Slugger... ?

Zack Greinke is quite a hitter. At the major league level all players are capable of doing well at the plate if they get the reps

 

[BornToHuntAndFish]

Always good to see more awards for Braves & their players . . .



https://www.mlb.com/braves/news/austin-riley-among-4-braves-on-2021-all-mlb-team

Riley headlines Braves' 4 on All-MLB Team

November 23rd, 2021

Austin Riley headlined the list of Braves elected to the All-MLB team. The young slugger was Atlanta's only First Team selection.

Riley was recognized as the First-Team third baseman when the All-MLB Team was announced on MLB Network on Tuesday. Braves players elected to the Second Team included first baseman Freddie Freeman, second baseman Ozzie Albies and left-hander Max Fried.

https://www.mlb.com/news/2021-all-mlb-team

The '21 All-MLB Team is here. And it's stacked

November 23rd, 2021

Presenting the 2021 All-MLB Team …

FIRST TEAM

3B: Austin Riley, Braves

SECOND TEAM:

1B: Freddie Freeman, Braves*
2B: Ozzie Albies, Braves
SP: Max Fried, Braves

 

[BornToHuntAndFish]

Looks like Christmas came early for the Braves this year, along with lots of awards. Merry Christmas!

2021 Braves World Series Trophy Christmas Fireplace

Dec 16, 2021

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Cozy up by the fireplace with the World Series trophy and your friends and family!

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7:14 PM · Dec 8, 2021

Last night, the #Braves were named the Team of the Year at the #SIAwards!

Manager Brian Snitker was on hand to accept the award ?

 

[westcobbdog]

Snit and AA are awesome. Heard a Snit interview a few weeks ago where he hinted he wasn’t long for the managers job, that he wanted to live a little and travel with his family. Got the impression that was 3-5 yrs max.