Atlanta Braves – 2016 Memes for the 30 MLB Teams

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New York Mets relief pitcher Jeurys Familia (27). Mandatory Original Photo Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports /

Let’s have a little fun at the expense of … well, everybody… as pitchers and catchers report for duty.

Somehow, these Mets guys don’t seem to be getting much respect for having the best pitching rotation … and some hitting. Maybe it’s going to be because of their horrible defense?

Next: Loneliness of the Long-Distance Runners

2. Washington Nationals

Washington Nationals mascot Abe knocks over Teddy during the Presidents race. Original Photo Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /

Of course, there’s another aspect to the Nationals’ off-season that should be addressed:

Deferred payments… low-ball offers to managerial candidates… declined offers. It’s how things went for the Nationals.

Oh, and they still have Papelbon.

Next: Brotherly... What?

3. Philadelphia Phillies

The rebuild is finally under way… if you can get them to admit it. Ken Giles is gone… they do have a highly-ranked farm system now. But what are they gonna put on the field this year?

Next: Something Smells...Funny...

4. Miami Marlins

…and now Barry Bonds is their hitting coach. Okay.

The Marlins have to hope that everybody stays healthy. If so, they have a chance. If not… it will be another whacky year for them.

Next: Home Cookin'

5. Atlanta Braves

There are soooo many ways we could go with this one. Personally, the definitive meme is probably the one adopted for the sidebar of the Braves’ Reddit site. That’s equal parts awesome and creepy.

For now, we’ll go with this about the reloaded farm system:

Yeah that part is good, but it could be a while before we actually load that gun. Until then, it’s a lot closer to the Phillies’ meme.

Next: The Inept, the Lovable, The Loaded

6. Chicago Cubs

‘Nough said.

Next: At least they got 2 extra draft picks

7. St. Louis Cardinals

Notice this guy is looking up… that’s where the Cards will find the Cubs this year… in the standings.

“Internal options”… I believe that was the phrase we heard from there. A lot.

Next: We've been down this road before

8. Pittsburgh Pirates

“We’re good. Really. But how come somebody else is always getting ahead of us?”

Next: How Does This Thing Work, Again?

9. Cincinnati Reds

They tried to trade Brandon Phillips – at least twice. They had Aroldis Chapman traded, until…. you know. They finally dumped him on the Yankees for next-to-nothing and Todd Frazier for… not much more. This guy is on hold, waiting to find out how Coppy does it.

Next: They can ride Harleys, too

10. Milwaukee Brewers

They won’t be competitive. They won’t care. But piece by piece, their team is being dismantled.

Next: The Inept, the Lovable, The Loaded

11. Colorado Rockies

Once the Rockies changed GMs, I expected a change of direction and willingness on their part to leverage either young talent or major league assets to improve their club for the long-haul.

Nah. Really only one trade of any significance… and that didn’t get them a major league pitcher in return.

Next: Speaking of Rebuilding...

12. San Diego Padres

Lately, we’ve heard A.J. Prellar insisting that there’s a plan.

Riiiiight.

Next: Turn the page

13. San Francisco Giants

But can they hit? Only Bumgarner? Okay.

Next: We Can Do Anything We Want

14. Los Angeles Dodgers

The Dodgers have reduced payroll to the point that they are no longer using “Bazillion” units, and instead are talking in terms of mere “Samoleans.”

By the way, let’s hope your pitching holds together.

Next: and now, for different reasons...

15. Arizona Diamondbacks

You knew Kermit would show up in here someplace, right? Where better than the Diamondbacks, who spent tons of money and made a crazy trade… and they don’t care.

Next: Jumping to the AL now

16. New York Yankees

The Yankees have been quiet, though lurking. They have taken a lot of criticism for selling their souls to get Aroldis Chapman, but then they’re the Yankees. Better beat them in the first 5 innings, though.

Next: Is the Price Right?