Posts tagged ‘Bobby Cox’

I am happy that Bobby Cox has committed one more year for the ‘09 season. Here is a list of things that I think this means for the Braves. Terry Pendelton will have to wait one more year or move on to another team to manage. This kind of sucks for Terry who I think would be the best successor to Bobby Cox I hope he waits it out and becomes or next manager. There will be one less thing to worry about over the off season. The past few years the Braves have went through many changes. They have changed general managers, ball park reservations, tv stations and broadcasters and even major sponsors. Bobby staying means that there will still be that one consistent thing that we have had since the run starting in the 90’s.

Bobby staying also means that on any given night we are able to see the best manager of all time at defending his players. Bobby will see him self get tossed from a few more ball games but will earn more and more respect from the players who love his support. Bobby sacrifices himself in ball games to make sure the players remain on the field. Finally we will be able to hear the positive comments from Bobby after even the worse of losses. Bobby always has a way of calming down situations when they seem negative and not letting anything get too far out of line. Bobby Cox will be severely missed when he is gone but luckily not till atlest the end of the 09 season. Thanks for staying one more year!

Bert’s Trivia of the Week

Smoltz #29,Glavine #47, and Chipper #10 will probably all have their jerseys retired after there playing career is over, who were the last players to wear these numbers before the these 3 guys?

Everyone in Atlanta is pumped about the new trades that bring both Mark Texeria and Octovial Dotel to the Braves. For the average fans it seems great on the outside. We acquire a power and average hitting, proven switch-hitting gold glove first baseman and experienced arm in the bullpen who is capable of being a closer for most teams in baseball. It all looks good right?

Take a step back and ask yourself is there a down side to the trade. All trades have a dark side and this is no exception. The Braves gave up maybe the only average, power and switch-hitting catcher who can also play a secondary position in the majors. We also gave up a starting pitcher who is in his mid twenties and has shown previous signs of being a dominant pitcher in the majors. The Braves also gave up some guys in the farm system that is among the top prospects not only for the Braves but all of baseball.

The Braves have officially entered the “WIN NOW” era in Atlanta. Teams do it all the time. The marlins have won two World Series with this strategy. Do the Braves have enough to get them to the World Series? Are we still a starting pitcher short? We have had a door open up for us that we don’t get much in Atlanta. In a weeks time, we have went from being a pretty good team with some question marks and hales to fill to a team that is now the favorite to win the national league east and go on the world series. Some experts say we have now the best lineup in the National League. We have 10 quality starters in 8 everyday positions. We are the deepest, the youngest and maybe now the most motivated team in this year’s playoffs run.

The door is open and will be shutting after next season. Chipper and John Smoltz are getting older, their might not be any Andruw Jones, Edgar Renteria, or Tim Hudson or Bobby Cox, This in my eyes is really a make or break year for the Braves. The remainder of the season is going to be something special in Atlanta. Come be a part of the Bravescast. Your feelings are always welcome here. We are the only show for the fans and by the fans. Contact us anytime at hosts@bravescast.com