How much fun is this? Optimism thread

[CyYoung31]

wasn't there a thread like this in 2014?

I think it was titled The Division is Ours.

Or was that 2011?

Anyhow, while I appreciate the positive intent of the opening poster, I have some grave concerns about a thread like this.

In 2011 there was the infamous “I know it’s Early, But the Wild Card is ours thread”. That was posted in July on the Scout board. I don’t think this thread is similar.

[nsacpi]

In 2011 there was the infamous “I know it’s Early, But the Wild Card is ours thread”. That was posted in July on the Scout board. I don’t think this thread is similar.

ok...that makes me feel better

[thewupk]

In 2011 there was the infamous “I know it’s Early, But the Wild Card is ours thread”. That was posted in July on the Scout board. I don’t think this thread is similar.

I mean....it took an epic collapse...likely the worst in baseball history. Odds are on our side...right?


The thing that pisses me off the most about that scenario is that the play in game happened a year later. We could have used that in 2011. And 2012 we got bounced early because of it.

[CyYoung31]

I mean....it took an epic collapse...likely the worst in baseball history. Odds are on our side...right?


The thing that pisses me off the most about that scenario is that the play in game happened a year later. We could have used that in 2011. And 2012 we got bounced early because of it.

What pisses me off even more was that we were 3 up with 5 to play. We literally only had to win 1 game out of our last 5 and we lost every one of them. ****ing Fredi Gonzalez.

[Super]

What pisses me off even more was that we were 3 up with 5 to play. We literally only had to win 1 game out of our last 5 and we lost every one of them. ****ing Fredi Gonzalez.

thanks, frank, for hiring fredi

[thewupk]

thanks, frank, for hiring fredi

To be fair he got fired for trying to fire Fredi

[Super]

To be fair he got fired for trying to fire Fredi

that is fair!

[Southcack77]

I think if you are really going for it you had better go get at the very least

1) a high leverage reliever
2) a lefty specialist reliever
3) 1 or 2 bench bats to get Ryan Flaherty and Michael Reed off the 25 man roster.

Optional would be an upgrade at 3B or in the rotation.

[Enscheff]

What pisses me off even more was that we were 3 up with 5 to play. We literally only had to win 1 game out of our last 5 and we lost every one of them. ****ing Fredi Gonzalez.

Is that the year the Braves would have played the Brewers in the NLDS? If so, blame that collapse on me.

I bought 2 game tickets, plane tickets, and hotel rooms for the entire series in Atlanta and Milwaukee for my dads birthday present (we are originally from WI and he’s a Brewers fan).

The moment I clicked “buy” on everything, the Braves started losing. We ended up spending a couple boring days in Atlanta and watching the DBacks in Milwaukee. My dad was still pretty happy, but that trip would have been epic.

[Nerfherders]

I'm digging this team alot. The team never seems to get down, always seems to be in games until the end. A good example is the game against the O's where they came back to send it to extras. A team merely slogging its way through a season doesn't do that.

I wouldn't say anything less than the playoffs would be a disappointment. I suspect if we miss, it'll be because the Nats got hot and at that point you just have to tip your cap. That being said, I'm feeling really good about this team and its situation at the moment.

[Julio3000]

I've been grumpy about nearly everything in the organization for so long that it's taken a while to internalize that it isn't just fun to watch this team, but that they're actually good. It's been really exciting and enjoyable.

[striker42]

Camargoat pacing 3.7 fWAR over 162. wRC of 119 now

Kyle Seager had a 3.6 WAR last year for comparison.

[Heyward]

Folks only need to look at the current Cubs and Nats as a warning about not going for it in a season where the team is in contention. The Cubs were supposed to be a 10 year dynasty, and the Nats were supposed to be WS contenders in Harper's final year. Neither are currently leading their division at the halfway mark.

The Braves are in position to win now, so AA needs to push some chips in to win now. Just because the team is young is no guarantee they will be in this position again next year, or in subsequent years.

Don't be foolish, but the roster needs a few upgrades. Those upgrades need to happen.

Agreed, on paper the Braves look good for years to come, but baseball is a crazy/cruel game.

I wouldnt gut the farm for Machado, Hamels, Britton, and Iglesias or anything but if the Braves could get a controllable late inning RP, and someone to spell Swanson/Camargo as you said without gutting the farm, then go for it.

The NL is right there for the taking this year.

[Orphan Black]

Agreed, on paper the Braves look good for years to come, but baseball is a crazy/cruel game.

I wouldnt gut the farm for Machado, Hamels, Britton, and Iglesias or anything but if the Braves could get a controllable late inning RP, and someone to spell Swanson/Camargo as you said without gutting the farm, then go for it.

The NL is right there for the taking this year.

I'm for getting Hand and Kirby from the Padres

[Heyward]

I'm for getting Hand and Kirby from the Padres

I'd like to see how Evan Phillips does IF he gets a shot before going for two RP's.