Greg Maddux was one of the best free-agent deals that delivered instant payoffs for the Atlanta Braves
In 1993, Greg Maddux, RHP, came to the Atlanta Braves as a free agent. His full contract was for 5 …
Tag Archives: 1993
Greg Maddux, signed as a free agent in the offseason, wins his opening day game. — April 5, 1993
It is April 5th, 1993. It is Opening Day. Oh how I love opening day. Hope springs eternal. All is …
Who was really the first black GM in baseball? Let’s remember Bill Lucas!
On October 5, 1993, Bob Watson replaces Bill Wood as the general manager of the Astros, making the former Houston …
The “Crime Dog” pinch hits a homer after a “fire delay” (July 19, 1993)
Delays are a part of the game. They happen all the time. But for a fire? Now that is a …
John Rocker – An amazing closer for the Atlanta Braves but all ruined by an intolerance for others and the rules
Man, John Rocker could pitch and what a closer he was. John Loy Rocker (born October 17, 1974) is a …
Does “The Crime Dog”, Fred McGriff, deserve to be in the Hall of Fame?
I really enjoyed watching Fred “The Crime Dog” McGriff. Fred was a very good baseball player for a long time. I …
Good enough (1898)
Being good enough in baseball is what it is about some days. The 1898 Braves (then known as the Boston …
Second place isn’t good enough (1884)
John Morrill moved into his third season in 1884. The year before he had won the pennant. This year the …
Chipper Jones 1990 Baseball Card
Typically, draft picks didn’t make an impact on the hobby until their Major League careers began. By the late 1980s …
Amazing year for Frank Selee with a .705 record (1897)
Finally!! In Frank Selee‘s 8th season (1897) as manager, the Braves (then known as the Boston Beaneaters) had the best …
Sad trade for Dale Murphy and a sad day for Braves fans (April 3, 1993)
April 3, 1993 was a sad day for Braves fans. The Rockies signed free agent veteran Atlanta Braves outfielder Dale …
