![]() ![]() Hat being said, the Braves might be posed better than any team could be to do just that. You just have gone through a grueling offseason, during a lockout, everybody is gunning for you, and the only way you can meet expectations is to win again. Repeating success after a championship might be toughest in the sport of baseball. Oh, I also heard something about a celebration for Atlanta based sports teams (multiple?) not choking in the postseason. In short, an offseason where you can’t keep good players because they are blocked off by better players is by no means a bad thing. You lost those prized rentals in Joc Pederson and Jorge Soler, but there was no room for them with the return of Acuna and Ozuna. Payroll increased, and you signed a handful of elder statesman relievers in Colin McHugh, Kirby Yates, and the big prize, former Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen. Put that heartbreak aside, and this was actually a decent offseason. Entering his 30s, resigning Freeman came with the possibility of massive regression happening to a player signed to a massive contract. Olson certainly has the ability to do it, and is already a proven All Star. Maybe Matt Olson becomes something of a hero in his hometown, just like Freeman did coming from California. Matt Olson coming home to Atlanta in exchange for losing Freddie Freeman, has the distinct possibility of ending up being more than a consolation prize. The circumstances are almost entirely different, but you get what I’m saying. I’ll still give you some hope! When Andrew McCutchen was traded, the return included a little known Single-A outfielder named Bryan Reynolds. Take it from a Pirates fan, losing a crowd favorite is never easy, especially when that player wants to stay. Home › Season Analysis › 2022 Season Preview › 2022 Season Preview: Atlanta BravesĢ021 Record: 88-73 (.547 win%, 1st in Division)ġ.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |