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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!

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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Max Fried will decline his qualifying offer and the Atlanta Braves will lose one of the best starting pitchers in the league.

How the qualifying offer will determine Braves' offseason decision making

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Rumor has it that Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach is pretty good at this pitching thing.

Rookie Spencer Schwellenbach compares favorably to a certain Braves Hall of Famer

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Atlanta Braves President of Baseball Operations Alex Anthopoulos has his work cut out for him again this offseason.

Projecting the Braves' 2025 lineup once Atlanta finally gets everyone healthy again

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Atlanta Braves hitting coach is widely recognized as one of the games best. He and manager Brian Snitker will return in 2025.

Braves' playoff loss to Padres was due to some troubling issues on offense

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Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker once again has his team on the doorstep of postseason play.

Braves' Brian Snitker should be the National League Manager of the Year

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The Atlanta Braves Selected Matt Lipka in the first round of the 2010 draft, and only Frank Wren knows why.

10 biggest prospect busts in Atlanta Braves history

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Atlanta Braves president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos will be a busy man this November.

MLB offseason dates every Braves fan should know: Free agency, Winter Meetings

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Atlanta Braves right fielder Jorge Soler's defense isn't his strongest suit.

Ranking the worst contracts in the NL East

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Atlanta Braves lefty Max Fried will test free agency in October, so what will it cost to sign him?

What will it cost the Atlanta Braves to bring Max Fried back in the offseason?

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Atlanta Braves' DH Marcell Ozuna’s been the best batter on the team and the best DH in the league who isn't a part-time pitcher.

Braves' payroll mess means that an offseason roster shakeup should be coming

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After a successful Rule 4 draft, Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos signed more pitching and catching.

Atlanta Braves add intriguing talent to their farm system with undrafted free agents

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Atlanta Braves bring back outfielder and 2021 World Series MVP Jorge Soler. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Payroll and future roster implications of the Braves trading for Jorge Soler

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