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Atlanta Braves’ Top 10 Playoff Villains

By Alan Carpenter

Apr 13, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez (33) in the dugout before the game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 13, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez (33) in the dugout before the game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jul 25, 2015; St. Louis, MO, USA; Atlanta Braves catcher A.J. Pierzynski (15) is unable to put the tag on St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Pete Kozma (38) as he slides home to score a run during the eighth inning of a baseball game at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kane-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 25, 2015; St. Louis, MO, USA; Atlanta Braves catcher A.J. Pierzynski (15) is unable to put the tag on St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Pete Kozma (38) as he slides home to score a run during the eighth inning of a baseball game at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kane-USA TODAY Sports /

The Atlanta Braves have entertained fans with many post-season appearances – most of these happening since the team’s arrival in Atlanta.

While we lament that there could have been better results, fans will remember the people and events contributing to shorter second-season stints.

Sometimes this was the result of a performance – good or bad – that determined the outcome of a pivotal game.  Sometimes it was a decision or a call that adversely impacted play.

Sometimes it’s even the heroic effort of a competitor from the other side.  You might choose to tip your cap to such players – but when they stick in your head for years after the fact, then the Villain moniker somehow seems appropriate.

And thus we present:  the Top 10 Thorns in the Braves’ sides in the history of their playoff appearances.

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