Early Atlanta Braves Spring Training Analysis

The NEW Atlanta Braves are off to a…

HORRIBLE start in Spring Training play.  If you’re the type that looks at record during these practice games, I’d implore you to not do so.  There’s already 162 times in a year that leaves us elated or heartbroken.  There’s no need to add more to that stress.  I assure you the players and/or coaches aren’t looking at it that way, as they shouldn’t. It’s truly practice, players getting their work in, timing down, and for some fighting for spots, a chance to prove that they belong.

On the contrary, I do feel like there’s some aspects of Spring Training that one should put value in, and that’s what we’re going to discuss today.  So, squash looking at standings, and for your sake and the sake of your family, focus on these criteria:

1. Health

2. Players following a career trend, good or bad

3. Major changes in philosophy for players and how they adapt