Could the Braves win 90 games this season?

[50PoundHead]

Is it a 180-game schedule?

[Super]

Is it a 180-game schedule?

with playoffs? yup

[thewupk]

I'm losing it in my old age? Why is that? Taking Nola out early?

That and the overall odds of coming back at that point. Those games usually end up as an L.

[bravesfanMatt]

That and the overall odds of coming back at that point. Those games usually end up as an L.

Never a fan of ‘should be’. I like to say we have been competitive in 8 of the 9 games we played. That is a good thing.

[thethe]

That and the overall odds of coming back at that point. Those games usually end up as an L.

I don't consider that a win that 'shouldn't' have happened.

When I say that I can point to a play or two that went in the other direction. We came back in that first game because we hit the ball and scored runs.

[thewupk]

Never a fan of ‘should be’. I like to say we have been competitive in 8 of the 9 games we played. That is a good thing.

I agree with that. Team is playing very well right now.

[thewupk]

I don't consider that a win that 'shouldn't' have happened.

When I say that I can point to a play or two that went in the other direction. We came back in that first game because we hit the ball and scored runs.

And we made a poor base running mistake in that one game you think the loss shouldn't have happened in. Can't have it both ways.

[Super]

Never a fan of ‘should be’. I like to say we have been competitive in 8 of the 9 games we played. That is a good thing.

exactly, keeping yourself in games is what gives you those extra wins.

[thethe]

And we made a poor base running mistake in that one game you think the loss shouldn't have happened in. Can't have it both ways.

Yes - That was one play that more often than not will go in our direction. It was a mistake on our part. The first game you mentioned was in the middle of the game and we gradually came back. You can't run out the clock in baseball.

[thewupk]

Yes - That was one play that more often than not will go in our direction. It was a mistake on our part. The first game you mentioned was in the middle of the game and we gradually came back. You can't run out the clock in baseball.

You are right you can't but those games are still loses most of the time. I don't think the Braves should be 9-1 right now.

[zitothebrave]

I mean it is possible. It's also possible for me to bowl a perfect game in bowling. But I'm not gonna bet on it.

Braves are playing way over their heads. Literally every hitter but Inciarte is hitting way over what's expected of them.

[sturg33]

Even if the Albies call was correct, you simply never know if they pictch Freeman the same... If they bring in different pitcher on the 9th, if Viz closes it out, etc.

[thethe]

Even if the Albies call was correct, you simply never know if they pictch Freeman the same... If they bring in different pitcher on the 9th, if Viz closes it out, etc.

Fair - They wouldn't pitch to Freeman but then we have bases loaded one out. I like our chances to score at least one run there with how we were swinging it.

[Enscheff]

This will be an excellent thread to bump in September.

[Knucksie]

A couple months ago, the consesus from the WARriors was probably around 70 wins. So, it depends on which way the wind blows. When the first significant losing streak occurs, you won't want to visit this site.

[nsacpi]

A couple months ago, the consesus from the WARriors was probably around 70 wins. So, it depends on which way the wind blows. When the first significant losing streak occurs, you won't want to visit this site.

Actually I think the consensus was modest improvement over the 72 wins we had last year. Something in the 75-80 win range. I've been at 80 pretty much throughout the off-season. And I'm still there.

[Enscheff]

Actually I think the consensus was modest improvement over the 72 wins we had last year. Something in the 75-80 win range. I've been at 80 pretty much throughout the off-season. And I'm still there.

I've been sitting 77 wins for months, with 80 wins as the realistic top end. A 6-3 start changes nothing. You can find 9 game stretches where every team in MLB goes 6-3. The Braves just so happened to do it in their first 9 games.

[clvclv]

No.

It does get harder not to see them as being at least a fringe wildcard contender IF Newcomb and Folty continue to improve and they're able to manage Soroka's innings well enough to use him without restrictions in the second half.

[JxnMissFan]

A couple months ago, the consesus from the WARriors was probably around 70 wins. So, it depends on which way the wind blows. When the first significant losing streak occurs, you won't want to visit this site.

Its funny how a good nine game stretch turns into thoughts of a 90 win season. I see the absolute ceiling for wins this year being 82 to 84. By the middle of the season the lack of talent at 3rd base and and one of the outfield spots will take its toll on the win total. How often does a team win 90 games with two of the eight positions manned by replacement level players? To get above 80 wins Neck/Tucker and Camargo will have to have an incredible year. Tucker is this years Matt Adams. Neck still has no power. Camargo needs the BABIP gods to continue to favor him. Plus over the season Snits managing will cost a few wins.

[nsacpi]

Its funny how a good nine game stretch turns into thoughts of a 90 win season. I see the absolute ceiling for wins this year being 82 to 84. By the middle of the season the lack of talent at 3rd base and and one of the outfield spots will take its toll on the win total. How often does a team win 90 games with two of the eight positions manned by replacement level players? To get above 80 wins Neck/Tucker and Camargo will have to have an incredible year. Tucker is this years Matt Adams. Neck still has no power. Camargo needs the BABIP gods to continue to favor him. Plus over the season Snits managing will cost a few wins.

I think there are just one or two posters banging the 90 win drum