2019 Atlanta Braves

[Sportsforever]

We are already a few weeks into 2019, so figured it was time. I can't blame us wanting to hold onto 2018 though...what a great/fun season it was!

Going to be interesting going forward to see how this team is rounded out, but love bringing in Donaldson and BMac. I actually am afraid this team could take a step back this year (similar to Houston in 2016), but also feel like there is so much room for improvement. Albies and Acuna should continue to grow/get better, I think Camargo continues to develop, and Inciarte didn't have that great of a year last year.

IMO, our season will go as the pitching goes; do Folty/Newcomb take the next step in their development, does one of the younger guys step up and grab a rotation spot, does Teheran return to form? Does our bullpen stop walking people? Lots of ?'s and not a lot of answers to be sure...

Regardless, I can't wait for Spring Training and baseball season. Bring it on!

[LowerWolf]

Dansby hit off a tee this week with no issues.

And we’re apparently close to acquiring an OFer per the AJC.

[KSUowls]

Take a look at the new 2019 uniforms

Here is a breakdown of what changed.
http://news.sportslogos.net/2019/01/...orms-for-2019/

Spoiler

I think we're all happy to not see some radical change with such great uniforms.

I'm a big fan of the change to the reds. This is the first time I think I've ever actually liked their red uniforms. The patriotic ones were just too busy for uniforms, and the small change from white to blue piping (comparing to the old-old reds) makes a huge difference.

Blue continues to be my least favorite, and it was made worse with this change. I actually liked the subtlety of the white outline/blue lettering. It gave it kind of a classic look. Adding red here just makes it too loud, and it's a hard "no" to ever wearing any hat that isn't the standard A. I do like the grey piping on them though.

Now maybe we can get some roster movements so that a slight tweaking of the "Atlanta" font is not the biggest news since the Donaldson signing.

The new look:

[bravesfan1984]

Absolutely love the new road blues

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[LowerWolf]

I know it’s not a popular opinion, but I always liked the old blue on blue jerseys. That said, the new ones are a massive upgrade. Beautiful.

[Sportsforever]

I'm wondering if the outfielder we are going to acquire is Haniger. I would be fine with trading a few of out pitching prospects to land him. He'd look great in LF for us.

[tonybologna]

https://www.mlb.com/braves/news/brav...er/c-302919528

[tonybologna]

Quote: Originally Posted by Sportsforever

I'm wondering if the outfielder we are going to acquire is Haniger. I would be fine with trading a few of out pitching prospects to land him. He'd look great in LF for us.

I'm in agreement with you on this one 100%. Haniger for a couple of prospects especially pitching ones would be fine with me. Haniger is basically playing for free right now with that rookie deal of his. He will be getting paid pretty well soon so let's go ahead & go after him for a few prospects in return. We can give Haniger his pay increase if he comes in & does what we expect in due time.

I think Haniger would be a perfect fit for us. He can play all 3 OF positions too so if one of our starting OF'ers were to need rest or was to get hurt he can play any 3 of the OF positions & that could lead to a bench player like Camargo or Culberson to get more playing time too if there was to be this kind of problem.