Comments on: Home Opener Thoughts

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:35:14 +0000

Good analysis of the night, Smitty. It was a great game, despite the loss. I'll be the first to admit that I think that was the most energy I've seen in Turner Field from the crowd in a long, long time. At times, Braves fans aren't the best fans, but last night, they were awesome. The fans that stayed and didn't leave when we were down 9-4 going into the ninth….those are the true fans!

It's great to be back to baseball season, that's for sure and I'm looking forward to many more great games to come.

By: Colin

Colin — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:35:14 +0000

Great article, Smitty. There was life in the crowd even with 2 outs in the ninth. I think that, for the first time in a long time, the Braves fans are beginning to feel hope – not entitlement.

Hope – it's a wonderful thing. We had to lose to be reminded what it's like to feel the hope that comes with opening day.

By: sean

sean — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:35:14 +0000

really good article, but you were describing history not pastime. Overall the big money has taken away from the game(read today Arod makes more than the whole marlins team put together). MLB needs to do something if they to stay big. Think about it you only have a few team's that are going to compete and its always the same one's every year. Not really fun if you live in Kansas city is it. As for the home opener its early, Tex and chipper will get into a groove. not really worried about our offence at all. The defence is what scares me Three infield errors Tommy only pitching five innings and the curse of the bullpen. But we have 160 more games to get better.

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:35:14 +0000

I agree that the offense doesn't really scare me too much. And as long as everyone stays healthy, I'm okay with our starters (I think. We'll see how things go with Jurrjens tonight in his first big league start). As has been the case for the past couple of years, I'm still concerned about the bullpen.

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 19:51:54 +0000

I agree that the offense doesn’t really scare me too much. And as long as everyone stays healthy, I’m okay with our starters (I think. We’ll see how things go with Jurrjens tonight in his first big league start). As has been the case for the past couple of years, I’m still concerned about the bullpen.

By: sean

sean — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 19:43:09 +0000

really good article, but you were describing history not pastime. Overall the big money has taken away from the game(read today Arod makes more than the whole marlins team put together). MLB needs to do something if they to stay big. Think about it you only have a few team’s that are going to compete and its always the same one’s every year. Not really fun if you live in Kansas city is it. As for the home opener its early, Tex and chipper will get into a groove. not really worried about our offence at all. The defence is what scares me Three infield errors Tommy only pitching five innings and the curse of the bullpen. But we have 160 more games to get better.

By: Connie/BravesFan

Connie/BravesFan — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 23:57:32 +0000

Great article, Smitty! I have not lost ANY hope or trust in my/our Bravos! 2 games means nothing to me in April. What a great crowd and enthusiasm! It will only get better..I am sure of it.

By: Colin

Colin — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 15:34:32 +0000

Great article, Smitty. There was life in the crowd even with 2 outs in the ninth. I think that, for the first time in a long time, the Braves fans are beginning to feel hope – not entitlement.

Hope – it’s a wonderful thing. We had to lose to be reminded what it’s like to feel the hope that comes with opening day.

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 15:18:24 +0000

Good analysis of the night, Smitty. It was a great game, despite the loss. I’ll be the first to admit that I think that was the most energy I’ve seen in Turner Field from the crowd in a long, long time. At times, Braves fans aren’t the best fans, but last night, they were awesome. The fans that stayed and didn’t leave when we were down 9-4 going into the ninth….those are the true fans!

It’s great to be back to baseball season, that’s for sure and I’m looking forward to many more great games to come.