OFFICIAL 2018 Atlanta Braves Team Thread (1-0)

[AUTaxMan]

This one makes me happy.

https://twitter.com/MLBStatoftheDay/...64801608282118

And gives me an excuse to post these:

[DaBaddestHic]

Originally Posted by AUTaxMan

This one makes me happy.

https://twitter.com/MLBStatoftheDay/...64801608282118

And gives me an excuse to post these:

Won't lie, I barely know of these players, but the fact that you had autos of them ready to show off is awesome!

[oddstuff]

Originally Posted by AUTaxMan

This one makes me happy.

https://twitter.com/MLBStatoftheDay/...64801608282118

And gives me an excuse to post these:

Seeing these cards gave me flashbacks to the Superstation TBS the only cable channel back in the days (pre ESPN) that had baseball on practically every day of the week back in the 80s. Live on the west coast but probably knew more about the Braves than my west coast teams lol. Glen "Mother" Hubbard lol. Most memorable game I saw on TBS was an extra long extra innings game where the Braves reliever Rick Camp hit a home run. Think it was July 4th firewords night too...the game ended like around 1am my time (meaning I watched nearly 9 hours of baseball straight as a teenager that night) which was 4am Atlanta time...there were probably a few hundred people left in the ballpark in a game which was probably a sell out in the beginning due to the promised fireworks show. I think they did set off the fireworks though...for those who persevered until the end. Wonder if the sound woke those in the surrounding area :P

[AUTaxMan]

Originally Posted by oddstuff

Seeing these cards gave me flashbacks to the Superstation TBS the only cable channel back in the days (pre ESPN) that had baseball on practically every day of the week back in the 80s. Live on the west coast but probably knew more about the Braves than my west coast teams lol. Glen "Mother" Hubbard lol. Most memorable game I saw on TBS was an extra long extra innings game where the Braves reliever Rick Camp hit a home run. Think it was July 4th firewords night too...the game ended like around 1am my time (meaning I watched nearly 9 hours of baseball straight as a teenager that night) which was 4am Atlanta time...there were probably a few hundred people left in the ballpark in a game which was probably a sell out in the beginning due to the promised fireworks show. I think they did set off the fireworks though...for those who persevered until the end. Wonder if the sound woke those in the surrounding area :P

That game is one of the all-time classics.

https://youtu.be/HVpjWNfnHww

[bankdawg]

Originally Posted by oddstuff

Seeing these cards gave me flashbacks to the Superstation TBS the only cable channel back in the days (pre ESPN) that had baseball on practically every day of the week back in the 80s. Live on the west coast but probably knew more about the Braves than my west coast teams lol. Glen "Mother" Hubbard lol. Most memorable game I saw on TBS was an extra long extra innings game where the Braves reliever Rick Camp hit a home run. Think it was July 4th firewords night too...the game ended like around 1am my time (meaning I watched nearly 9 hours of baseball straight as a teenager that night) which was 4am Atlanta time...there were probably a few hundred people left in the ballpark in a game which was probably a sell out in the beginning due to the promised fireworks show. I think they did set off the fireworks though...for those who persevered until the end. Wonder if the sound woke those in the surrounding area :P

I'm sure it just blended in with the gunfire

[DaBaddestHic]

Originally Posted by oddstuff

Seeing these cards gave me flashbacks to the Superstation TBS the only cable channel back in the days (pre ESPN) that had baseball on practically every day of the week back in the 80s. Live on the west coast but probably knew more about the Braves than my west coast teams lol. Glen "Mother" Hubbard lol. Most memorable game I saw on TBS was an extra long extra innings game where the Braves reliever Rick Camp hit a home run. Think it was July 4th firewords night too...the game ended like around 1am my time (meaning I watched nearly 9 hours of baseball straight as a teenager that night) which was 4am Atlanta time...there were probably a few hundred people left in the ballpark in a game which was probably a sell out in the beginning due to the promised fireworks show. I think they did set off the fireworks though...for those who persevered until the end. Wonder if the sound woke those in the surrounding area :P

Watching baseball games on TBS is the sole reason I'm a Braves fan. I'm from Kentucky and the closest team would have been the Reds, but I would watch the Braves on TBS and the Cubs on WGN growing up. Now that I'm in Chicago it's cool to be able to see the Cubs regularly. Just wish the Braves came up more often.

[Rabs]

Originally Posted by DaBaddestHic

Watching baseball games on TBS is the sole reason I'm a Braves fan. I'm from Kentucky and the closest team would have been the Reds, but I would watch the Braves on TBS and the Cubs on WGN growing up. Now that I'm in Chicago it's cool to be able to see the Cubs regularly. Just wish the Braves came up more often.

TBS is the reason for me too. I grew up in Virginia long before the Nats were around so there was no local team. I began watching the Braves when I was young and they became my favorite team and always have been.

[Topcat79]

Same here with TBS. Used to watch all the games as a kid and join in with the tomahawk chop from our living room....great memories.

[LCM1223]

Is Foltynewicz severely underrated or does he just have uncanny success against the Phillies?

[mlbfan10]

Originally Posted by LCM1223

Is Foltynewicz severely underrated or does he just have uncanny success against the Phillies?

Starting to put it together, not far off either

[Rabs]

Originally Posted by LCM1223

Is Foltynewicz severely underrated or does he just have uncanny success against the Phillies?

He's the next Scherzer haven't you heard?

https://www.blowoutforums.com/showth...light=scherzer

[chfu3030]

I'm actually bummed they are not playing today.
This Albies/Acuna/Swanson/Camargo stuff is pretty amazing to watch.
Don't forget we've got Riley/Pache/Jackson and a ton of pitchers dealing in the minors.

[Rabs]

Haven’t been this excited for my Braves in a long long time. They are fun to watch. Don’t think I’ve ever seen this team have two players as exciting as Albies and Acuna on the same roster.


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[chfu3030]

1st Place.

[Anderdale]

Awesome feeling

[dhendrix1303]

1st Friggin Place!

[mlbfan10]

Yeahhhh boyyyy

[Rabs]

Best part about tonight:

Albies/Acuna combined 0-10.

Still scored 7 runs.

[JrFinest]

Woohoo!

I know its early in the season ,but I'm just glad were playing competitive baseball again.

[krmcards]

Originally Posted by oddstuff

Seeing these cards gave me flashbacks to the Superstation TBS the only cable channel back in the days (pre ESPN) that had baseball on practically every day of the week back in the 80s. Live on the west coast but probably knew more about the Braves than my west coast teams lol. Glen "Mother" Hubbard lol. Most memorable game I saw on TBS was an extra long extra innings game where the Braves reliever Rick Camp hit a home run. Think it was July 4th firewords night too...the game ended like around 1am my time (meaning I watched nearly 9 hours of baseball straight as a teenager that night) which was 4am Atlanta time...there were probably a few hundred people left in the ballpark in a game which was probably a sell out in the beginning due to the promised fireworks show. I think they did set off the fireworks though...for those who persevered until the end. Wonder if the sound woke those in the surrounding area :P

Braves announcer Skip Caray said when the team got back to the hotel after the game people were checking out and they were complaining about the thunder storms.

[premium1981]

I see the Braves getting a big name before the trade deadline if this keeps up. AA will make a move to try to push them over the top. Wait and see.....A BIG NAME! No specific names predicted, but I see it happening.

[calculusdork]

Originally Posted by Rabs

He's the next Scherzer haven't you heard?

https://www.blowoutforums.com/showth...light=scherzer

Bahahaha

[Rabs]

Originally Posted by calculusdork

Bahahaha

I was waiting to hear from you on that post! Better late than never.

[calculusdork]

Originally Posted by Rabs

I was waiting to hear from you on that post! Better late than never.

Ol boy is (or was, as of a couple days ago) 10th in the NL in ERA and K. I'm still holding out hope.

[Rabs]

Originally Posted by calculusdork

Ol boy is (or was, as of a couple days ago) 10th in the NL in ERA and K. I'm still holding out hope.

He's been pretty solid so far. Let's see if he can keep it going.