Philip Tapley Jr.

Joined: Jan 19, 2016

I'm a Braves Lifer from Georgia, currently living in south China. Can't leave the south no matter where I go. 27th rounder for SF in 2002, but ended up better suited for writing about the game than playing the actual thing. Love sabermetrics, love the remarkably human experience of baseball's toil. The story is nestled somewhere between the two. #chop

Jul 5, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz (26) reacts after allowing home run against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies defeated the Braves, 5-1. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Braves Stay Cold at Coors

Feb 29, 2016; Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA; Atlanta Braves pitchers listen to coach Atlanta Braves pitching coach Roger McDowell (45) during spring training workouts at ESPN

Braves 2015 Top Pick Kolby Allard Makes Rome Debut

May 17, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Atlanta Braves shortstop Erick Aybar (1) looks on from the dugout before playing the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Historic Erick Aybar and the Now TANKING Braves

Apr 9, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Julio Teheran (49) throws the ball against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at Turner Field. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Who is the Real Julio Teheran?

Jul 20, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; First overall pick in the 2015 MLB draft Dansby Swanson looks on after signing with the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

The Braves’ Secret Bromance with the Twins

Mar 16, 2016; Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA; Atlanta Braves pitcher Jhoulys Chacin (43) pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at Champion Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports

Meat and Potatoes 7: Analyzing the Braves’ Week, April 9-16

Mar 19, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees catcher Carlos Corporan (17) tags out Atlanta Braves center fielder Ender Inciarte (11) at home plate during the first inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Meat and Potatoes 6: Weekly Braves Analysis April 3-8

Aug 16, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Braves center fielder Cameron Maybin (25) (left) reacts with second baseman Jace Peterson (8) after hitting a lead off walk off home run to defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks during the tenth inning at Turner Field. The Braves defeated the Diamondbacks 2-1 in ten innings. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

RESULTS: TT Writers’ Atlanta Braves Roster Predictions

Meat and Potatoes 5: Weekly Atlanta Braves Recap 3/27 – 4/2

Mar 19, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Atlanta Braves pitching coach Roger McDowell (45) sits in the dugout in the rain before the game between the New York Yankees and the Braves at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Meat and Potatoes: Atlanta Braves Weekly Recap 3/19 to 3/26

Mar 21, 2016; Lakeland, FL, USA; Detroit Tigers right fielder Justin Upton (8) at bat at Joker Marchant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

The Atlanta Braves Are Not Tanking; Justin Upton Rumors

Mar 18, 2016; Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA; Atlanta Braves catcher Tyler Flowers (25) is congratulated in the dugout as he scores during the fourth inning against the Miami Marlins at Champion Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Meat and Potatoes: Atlanta Braves Weekly Recap 3/12 to 3/18

Aug 11, 2015; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Williams Perez (61) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Braves Bullpen Trims Fat, Reveals Itself

Mar 1, 2016; Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA; Atlanta Braves shortstop Erick Aybar is late with the tag at second base on Baltimore Orioles shortstop Paul Janish (15) during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game at Champion Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

Meat and Potatoes: Atlanta Braves Weekly Recap 3/14/16

Nov 7, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Atlanta Braves pitcher Lucas Sims during the Arizona Fall League Fall Stars game at Salt River Fields. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Meat and Potatoes: Atlanta Braves Weekly Recap 3/5/16

Mar 31, 2014; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez gives a thumbs up to his players before opening day baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

Tomahawk Take Writers’ Picks: Atlanta Braves Opening Day Roster