State of the Braves

George McNair
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State of the Braves

An Atlanta Braves podcast from a lifelong fan’s point of view. Music by AlexGrohl from Pixabay

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Ep. 155- Some Positive Signs in Spring

    Perhaps we forget too quickly how good this team can be. But early in spring, the signs are there that 2024 is in the rear view mirror. Jurikson Profar is already showing the type of player he can be, while Austin Riley and Matt Olson are looking much better than they did last spring. Meanwhile on the pitching side of things, A.J. Smith-Shawver and Spencer Schwellenbach are providing confidence that the pitching staff may have all the depth it needs. Not everything is positive, and it's very early, but after last season, we should take every positive thing we can get.

    22 min

  2. FEB 24

    Ep. 154- What Good Developments Could Happen This Spring?

    We all lived through a difficult Braves' 2024 season. Let's think good thoughts. What good things could break right for the Braves this spring? From good health, to surprise performers, to some needed development from some young players, spring training could set up things nicely for the Braves to be one of the best teams in baseball in 2025.

    32 min

  3. FEB 12

    Ep. 153- Why the Braves Haven't Been More Aggressive This Offseason

    Other than adding Jurikson Profar, the Braves have done next to nothing this offseason despite having a team that can compete for a championship. Why? Part of the reason may be the long-term outlook. Join me as I break down the Braves roster situation over the next few years, where there s

    43 min

  4. JAN 30

    Ep. 152- So Far, Profar

    The Braves finally break radio silence and sign all-star left fielder Jurikson Profar to a 3-year, $42 million deal. Profar, the newest Brave from Curacao, fits for many reasons, not only filling an obvious need in the outfield, but bringing on-base skills and a low strikeout rate to a team that prioritizes power. Profar is coming off a career year, so the big question is, will the changes he made last off-season that worked so well be a permanent fix. If so, the fan favorite from San Diego may just become a fan favorite in Atlanta. We also discuss the rumors that Dylan Cease and Michael King are being shopped by the Padres. Which one is the best fit for the Braves?

    28 min

  5. JAN 22

    Ep. 151- Ok, Now I'm Annoyed

    Is anyone else annoyed, confused, or downright over the Braves' offseason? The Dodgers have dominated the baseball offseason for the 2nd consecutive year, while the Braves haven't signed or traded for a single major league player. What is going on? Is it actually possible that no major moves are made by Alex Anthopolous and the Atlanta front office? While that is unlikely, it is getting harder to remain patient as spring training approaches and all of the Braves' biggest competitors get better.

    28 min

  6. JAN 12

    Ep. 150- What Available Player Should the Braves Prioritize?

    Despite being inactive this offseason, there are still many good players the Braves could still acquire through free agency or via trade. In this episode, we dive into which positions and players the Braves should prioritize. We also discuss whether the international signing period could be a factor holding up the Braves' decisions, and we imagine a scenario where Ozuna plays the outfield and opens a path for Drake Baldwin to begin the year on the opening day roster.

    35 min

  7. JAN 6

    Ep. 149- The Biggest Issue with the Braves' Farm System

    While the Braves' front office has done a great job building a perennial contender, the farm system has lagged behind for some time, especially when it comes to position prospects. In this episode, we discuss why that is and why it is so important that the Braves start addressing this weakness.

    35 min

  8. 12/25/2024

    Ep. 148- The Sound of Silence

    Alex Anthopolous and the rest of the Braves' brass have been strangely silent thus far this offseason. While other contenders, including the Mets and Phillies, have added through trades and free agency, the Braves have only added a few non-consequential depth pieces. Are they just patiently waiting to strike on a big-time player, or are they pinching pennies and willing to stand pat with their current roster in 2025. Braves fans are getting a little impatient, and I can't blame them.

    38 min
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An Atlanta Braves podcast from a lifelong fan’s point of view. Music by AlexGrohl from Pixabay

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  • Creator
    George McNair
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    155
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © George McNair
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