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Fred Owens

Joined: Jan 25, 2011

I grew up in Illinois listening to baseball when the leagues only had 8 teams. My dad and mom died Cub fans always believing that next year would be it. I was a Cub fan until I realized I didn't believe Cub ownership wanted to win. I loved the way the Milwaukee Braves played when Red Schoendienst was at 2nd, Joe Adcock at 1st, Eddie Mathews at 3rd and and Hank Aaron in the outfield but I didn't say that out loud. I joined the Air Force in 1968 and spent 28 years there, mostly overseas without baseball. I returned in 1991 I started following the Atlanta Braves on TBS; I've been with them ever since. My oldest son is a Rangers fan while my youngest is a Braves guy like me. I'm an old school guy I guess, I see no need for a designated pinch hitter and would prefer the All Star game to be about the All Star Game. I do think replay is needed on line calls and at the bases since the technology makes such things a snap; not balls and strikes. I also think Bug $elig is a joke, blackouts are a form of censorship and we have too many teams. More on those another day. Go Braves!

Atlanta Braves starter Ian Anderson's over the top delivery is something batters don't see often in today's game.

Braves are hoping Ian Anderson will fill the 'Charlie Morton role'

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Former Atlanta Braves outfielder Forrest Wall joins the Padres.

Braves lose pair of roster spare parts to deals with budget-challenged teams

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Could Spencer Turnbull be wearing The Tomahawk next year?

3 inexpensive options that would strengthen the Braves' 2025 pitching staff

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The Atlanta Braves' newest outfielder, Jurickson Profar, fills a hole in the lineup at a price that allows them to continue shopping.

Atlanta Braves' shrewd Profar signing leaves payroll space for more moves

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Three Atlanta Braves prospects could soon be wearing a hat like this.

Baseball America suggests three Braves prospects could have breakout seasons in 2025

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Drake Baldwin is the new number one prospect in the Atlanta Braves system.

Braves place two prospects on the latest top 100 MLB prospect rankings (sort of)

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Hank Aaron shakes the hand of former Braves catcher and Hall of Fame Announce Bob Uecker, who passed away today.

Remembering former Brave and Hall of Fame broadcaster Bob Uecker

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Former Braves infielder Felix Mantilla passes away at 90.

Former Braves super-utility man who was ahead of his time just passed away

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Atlanta Braves catcher Drake Baldwin sped to the top of Baseball America's Top-Ten Braves prospects for 2025.

Arms dominate the latest Atlanta Braves Top 10 prospect list from Baseball America

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Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos is looking for the pieces to complete another championship roster.

The Braves should be thankful that they did not sign Willy Adames

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Outfielder Mike Tauchman is the perfect fourth outfielder needed to complete the Atlanta Braves' bench.

3 Cyber Monday value signings the Braves should jump on before the Winter Meetings

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Former Braves outfielder Rico Carty Passed away Saturday.

Braves legend and former batting champion Rico Carty, 85, passed away on Sunday

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A rejuvenated Gavin Lux could solve the Braves shortstop problem.

Former Dodgers top prospect is a viable shortstop option for the Braves

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Terry McGuirk is now President and CEO of Atlanta Braves Holdings, and de facto principle owner for the Braves.

Braves continue to remake their corporate structure with big changes at the top

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The arrival of Ramón Laureano improved the Atlanta Braves outfield and added offense to the lineup.

Clock is ticking for Braves to make tough decision on veteran outfielder

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The Braves called County Stadium home when 17-year-old Rookie Joey Jay joined the team in 1953.

Former Braves bonus baby Joey Jay passes away

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