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VirginiaBrave said:
Sorry, those pennants mean something to us. But not much to the baseball world. Ask any baseball fan, not from the southeast and they will tell you the Yankees were the team of the '90s. We are about to become elite again. But this time we need rings.
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This- a million times over.
 
VirginiaBrave said:
Sorry, those pennants mean something to us. But not much to the baseball world. Ask any baseball fan, not from the southeast and they will tell you the Yankees were the team of the '90s. We are about to become elite again. But this time we need rings.
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But, but, but

Everybody knows that the playoffs are based on who gets hot and lucky, not who the best team really is...
 
Horsehide Harry said:
But, but, but

Everybody knows that the playoffs are based on who gets hot and lucky, not who the best team really is...
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I get that argument I really do. In my mind objectively, we should have won rings in '91, '96, '97, and maybe 2003 but we didn't and diehard Braves fans like us are the only ones that care. As far as the 90 wins goes, ask the '06 Cards if that means anything.
 
I felt stronger about the 2002 team than I did the 2003.

2002 team was built for the postseason. Amazing rotation and amazing bullpen with a decent offense. Versus the 2003 team which had a really powerful offense but really weak pitching. That 2003 bullpen outside of Smoltz was pretty meh. Holmes was reliable but not as good as he was in 2002. Burger King...
 
VirginiaBrave said:
Sorry, those pennants mean something to us. But not much to the baseball world. Ask any baseball fan, not from the southeast and they will tell you the Yankees were the team of the '90s. We are about to become elite again. But this time we need rings.
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Atlanta was really good for a long time. They won a title and many divisions and were always a factor in the championship picture.

It doesn't bother me how other people remember them. I had a good time.
 
BeanieAntics said:
So basically every season is an unequivocal failure unless you win the World Series? I don't like looking at sports like that, especially one as parity driven as baseball. If you are a team that was expected to win 78 games and you instead win 90, win your division, and make the playoffs, that season is a success. Especially when it comes via young controllable players turning in to superstars. Its clear that we have laid a foundation that will have us as World Series contenders for at least the next few years
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I mean, baseball is supposed to be a pass time or a hobby. All of the years we won the division, the team gave us something to root for all season long. It didn't matter if we lost in the playoffs, you can't take away those 6 months of enjoyment. That's what I don't get about someone saying the season is a failure if we don't win the playoffs. Try rooting for a team who never contends and you'll know the difference.
 
Southcack77 said:
Atlanta was really good for a long time. They won a title and many divisions and were always a factor in the championship picture.

It doesn't bother me how other people remember them. I had a good time.
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VirginiaBrave said:
Personally, I expect a trip to the NLCS. That would be a job well done. AA goes to work and we win it all within two years.
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LOL...nothing like unreasonable expectations fueled by pure "what have you done for me lately" emotion.

This team won 67, 68 and 72 games the last 3 years...

Perhaps we can maintain just a small shred of perspective here? Like...a tiny sliver? This season has already been a resounding success.
 
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NYCBrave said:
I mean, baseball is supposed to be a pass time or a hobby. All of the years we won the division, the team gave us something to root for all season long. It didn't matter if we lost in the playoffs, you can't take away those 6 months of enjoyment. That's what I don't get about someone saying the season is a failure if we don't win the playoffs. Try rooting for a team who never contends and you'll know the difference.
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Meaningful games in September. That's all I ask for. Anything else is gravy.
 
Enscheff said:
LOL...nothing like unreasonable expectations fueled by pure "what have you done for me lately" emotion.

This team won 67, 68 and 72 games the last 3 years...

Perhaps we can maintain just a small shred of perspective here? Like...a tiny sliver?
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The last three years have absolutely nothing to do with this one. It really bothers you when something exceeds your expectations and you can't explain it doesn't it? Just enjoy the ride man.
 
Southcack77 said:
Atlanta was really good for a long time. They won a title and many divisions and were always a factor in the championship picture.

It doesn't bother me how other people remember them. I had a good time.
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I did too, but I am ready for another one.
 
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VirginiaBrave said:
The last three years have absolutely nothing to do with this one. It really bothers you when something exceeds your expectations and you can't explain it doesn't it? Just enjoy the ride man.
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Logical thought isn't your forte...

Claiming this season to be a success after being a 70 win team for 3 years has nothing to do with not being able to explain the current success, nor does it have anything to do with not enjoying it.

Nobody predicted this team to be this good, and that doesn't mean it isn't explainable. We know exactly why this team is good despite the fact nobody predicted it.

And yes, the success of the previous teams is directly related to the success of this team.
 
Enscheff said:
Logical thought isn't your forte...

Claiming this season to be a success after being a 70 win team for 3 years has nothing to do with not being able to explain the current success, nor does it have anything to do with not enjoying it.

Nobody predicted this team to be this good, and that doesn't mean it isn't explainable. We know exactly why this team is good despite the fact nobody predicted it.

And yes, the success of the previous teams is directly related to the success of this team.
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As usual you and I don't agree, but its ok. I find that silly since Acuna is a rookie and Albies is essentially a rookie. Camargo wasn't even on most folks radar two years ago. For those three reasons alone 2016-2017 mean nothing to 2018. You want to talk bad logic?
 
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Enscheff said:
LOL...nothing like unreasonable expectations fueled by pure "what have you done for me lately" emotion.

This team won 67, 68 and 72 games the last 3 years...

Perhaps we can maintain just a small shred of perspective here? Like...a tiny sliver? This season has already been a resounding success.
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Absolutely this season has been a resounding success. But the Atlanta fanbase has waited, what, 16 years since they even won a playoff series? It would be awesome if they could win the NLDS....i'm okay if they go to the NLCS and get beat by a better team...

Gives our guys some experience to dominate next season!
 
nsacpi said:
what would make this season a success for you
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Success is measured by titles and championships in my mind. Winning the division/making the playoffs is a welcomed thing and a step towards being successful. I don’t buy the whole momentum into next season or building of off last years results and having them play into the next campaign. Not winning the World Series isn’t a total failure, but you came up short nonetheless.
 
Despite one of the worst managerial decisions I’ve ever seen made by Joe Maddon, the Cubs beat the Gnats in ten innings. So the Braves now lead Washington by 8.5 games, meaning the very best the Gnats can do this weekend is get to within 5.5 of Atlanta.

Seriously Maddon, what were you thinking having Strop hit?
 
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CrimsonCowboy said:
Despite one of the worst managerial decisions I’ve ever seen made by Joe Maddon, the Cubs beat the Gnats in ten innings. So the Braves now lead Washington by 8.5 games, meaning the very best the Gnats can do this weekend is get to within 5.5 of Atlanta.
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Are you sure it was a bad decision? Maddon never makes mistakes.
 
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