Comments on: Braves have lost the benefit of the doubt http://blogs.ajc.com/jeff-schultz-blog/2009/05/06/braves-have-lost-the-benefit-of-the-doubt/ This AJC sports blogger takes things seriously when he has to, but he really would rather not Sat, 11 Feb 2012 04:09:41 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Rufus http://blogs.ajc.com/jeff-schultz-blog/2009/05/06/braves-have-lost-the-benefit-of-the-doubt/comment-page-4/#comment-5116 Rufus Thu, 21 May 2009 14:28:48 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/jeff-schultz-blog/?p=994#comment-5116 Getting Garrett Anderson was a waste of money, he acts like he doesn't want to play, and least for Atlanta. Getting Garrett Anderson was a waste of money, he acts like he doesn’t want to play, and least for Atlanta.

]]> By: Rufus http://blogs.ajc.com/jeff-schultz-blog/2009/05/06/braves-have-lost-the-benefit-of-the-doubt/comment-page-4/#comment-5115 Rufus Thu, 21 May 2009 14:15:38 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/jeff-schultz-blog/?p=994#comment-5115 Same old thing with Cox, same old line when they lose. The worse hitting coach in baseball Terry Pendleton should have been let go two years old. Same old thing with Cox, same old line when they lose.
The worse hitting coach in baseball Terry Pendleton should have been let go two years old.

]]> By: Jason http://blogs.ajc.com/jeff-schultz-blog/2009/05/06/braves-have-lost-the-benefit-of-the-doubt/comment-page-4/#comment-4213 Jason Wed, 13 May 2009 16:17:14 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/jeff-schultz-blog/?p=994#comment-4213 The problem is not with the team, putting together a winning team, scouting, managing, Frank Wren, etc., etc. The problem with the Braves organization is ATTENDANCE1 That has already dropped 20% from last year and that, if continued, would put the Braves organization (Liberty, who cares more for $$$ than winning apparently)in a bind. Think they will make some drastic movements? You bet! Maybe move the Braves to Charlotte and start over with big crowds, hoopla and joy in NC. Five years down the road all we will have left are memories and statistics. Oh, yeah, I agree: It's PAST TIME for Bobby to go...he's got a nice farm in NW Georgia that needs his everyday attention. The problem is not with the team, putting together a winning team, scouting, managing, Frank Wren, etc., etc. The problem with the Braves organization is ATTENDANCE1 That has already dropped 20% from last year and that, if continued, would put the Braves organization (Liberty, who cares more for $$$ than winning apparently)in a bind. Think they will make some drastic movements? You bet! Maybe move the Braves to Charlotte and start over with big crowds, hoopla and joy in NC. Five years down the road all we will have left are memories and statistics.

Oh, yeah, I agree: It’s PAST TIME for Bobby to go…he’s got a nice farm in NW Georgia that needs his everyday attention.

]]> By: gayle http://blogs.ajc.com/jeff-schultz-blog/2009/05/06/braves-have-lost-the-benefit-of-the-doubt/comment-page-4/#comment-3636 gayle Mon, 11 May 2009 13:03:03 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/jeff-schultz-blog/?p=994#comment-3636 Jeff's comments about challenging Cox and management notwithstanding, they have been treated with kid gloves by TV, Radio and Print for far too long. The first problem is the legacy of the 14-years of division championships. When you consider that this amazing run yielded only ONE title, and when you consider that for most of those 14-years, this team had three legitimate Hall of Famers in the rotation, and when you consider that in that span of time, the Florida Marlins have won TWO titles - that whole 14-year run is just so much flash. And while it has been 3 years with no post season, it also needs to be said that the last time the Braves won a post season series (not the World Series) was 2001. I've said all along that the demise of this team began with that hanging slider to Jim Leyritz in the 1996 World Series. If this was a town passionate about baseball, Cox and management would have been booted years ago. They can keep bringing in players, any players, but this team will not change - not as long as you keep that relic in the dugout and you keep enabling management by not challenging them in the press and in seats at the ballpark. It amounts to little more than rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic. You need to remember that this is a team for sale. In the mega deal years ago, it was dictated that the new ownership hold onto this team for at least three years. The 3 years are up, and for anyone looking, there is a FOR SALE sign out in front of Turner Field. Jeff’s comments about challenging Cox and management notwithstanding, they have been treated with kid gloves by TV, Radio and Print for far too long.

The first problem is the legacy of the 14-years of division championships. When you consider that this amazing run yielded only ONE title, and when you consider that for most of those 14-years, this team had three legitimate Hall of Famers in the rotation, and when you consider that in that span of time, the Florida Marlins have won TWO titles – that whole 14-year run is just so much flash.

And while it has been 3 years with no post season, it also needs to be said that the last time the Braves won a post season series (not the World Series) was 2001.

I’ve said all along that the demise of this team began with that hanging slider to Jim Leyritz in the 1996 World Series. If this was a town passionate about baseball, Cox and management would have been booted years ago.

They can keep bringing in players, any players, but this team will not change – not as long as you keep that relic in the dugout and you keep enabling management by not challenging them in the press and in seats at the ballpark. It amounts to little more than rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic.

You need to remember that this is a team for sale. In the mega deal years ago, it was dictated that the new ownership hold onto this team for at least three years. The 3 years are up, and for anyone looking, there is a FOR SALE sign out in front of Turner Field.

]]> By: brAves Sucios http://blogs.ajc.com/jeff-schultz-blog/2009/05/06/braves-have-lost-the-benefit-of-the-doubt/comment-page-4/#comment-3632 brAves Sucios Mon, 11 May 2009 03:44:33 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/jeff-schultz-blog/?p=994#comment-3632 C'mon, dude, a Hampton comparison? Kawakami's not THAT short. . . C’mon, dude, a Hampton comparison? Kawakami’s not THAT short. . .

]]> By: Bravoshawkin http://blogs.ajc.com/jeff-schultz-blog/2009/05/06/braves-have-lost-the-benefit-of-the-doubt/comment-page-4/#comment-3557 Bravoshawkin Sun, 10 May 2009 03:27:00 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/jeff-schultz-blog/?p=994#comment-3557 I used to like you. Now it's time for you to get another job.....in another city. Adios I used to like you. Now it’s time for you to get another job…..in another city. Adios

]]> By: bruce http://blogs.ajc.com/jeff-schultz-blog/2009/05/06/braves-have-lost-the-benefit-of-the-doubt/comment-page-4/#comment-3513 bruce Sun, 10 May 2009 02:51:38 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/jeff-schultz-blog/?p=994#comment-3513 how about now? pretty good streak going... starters back in... it was mighty quite in the crowd at Philly today...oh so nice to hear... how about now? pretty good streak going… starters back in… it was mighty quite in the crowd at Philly today…oh so nice to hear…

]]> By: Jeff Schultz http://blogs.ajc.com/jeff-schultz-blog/2009/05/06/braves-have-lost-the-benefit-of-the-doubt/comment-page-4/#comment-3379 Jeff Schultz Fri, 08 May 2009 15:04:29 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/jeff-schultz-blog/?p=994#comment-3379 Gumby -- walk into any books lately? Gumby — walk into any books lately?

]]> By: Gumby http://blogs.ajc.com/jeff-schultz-blog/2009/05/06/braves-have-lost-the-benefit-of-the-doubt/comment-page-4/#comment-3378 Gumby Fri, 08 May 2009 04:52:05 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/jeff-schultz-blog/?p=994#comment-3378 Dude it's a long season. Take a deep breath and calm down before you blow a gasket. Let's see how this road trip fairs. I've got a good feeling about this team. Dude it’s a long season. Take a deep breath and calm down before you blow a gasket. Let’s see how this road trip fairs. I’ve got a good feeling about this team.

]]> By: webhead http://blogs.ajc.com/jeff-schultz-blog/2009/05/06/braves-have-lost-the-benefit-of-the-doubt/comment-page-4/#comment-3377 webhead Fri, 08 May 2009 02:42:30 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/jeff-schultz-blog/?p=994#comment-3377 And Chipper is the best hitting coach on the Braves. Just ask McCann ! And Chipper is the best hitting coach on the Braves. Just ask McCann !

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