tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6230895.post349339609751340189..comments2023-10-30T06:29:55.545-04:00Comments on Left Field: All-Time Teams #2: Atlanta BravesLeft Fieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03096253129121716274noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6230895.post-54747388634814832582012-07-30T10:44:33.941-04:002012-07-30T10:44:33.941-04:00Great comment, Anon. I'm actually starting to ...Great comment, Anon. I'm actually starting to think I should have put Chipper in left, since he played there two years and it's an easier position on the defensive spectrum. I wouldn't put him at short, though, because he obviously wasn't considered good enough to play at such an important position. <br /><br />Ross Barnes played in his prime for the Boston Red Stockings of the National Association. They are not the predecessor to the Braves. His final year, he played with the National League Boston Red Stockings, but that one season wasn't enough to consider him for this all-time team. <br /><br />Billy Hamilton was considered, but his best years were with Philadelphia, so he'll get a longer look there.Left Fieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03096253129121716274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6230895.post-87754509030337716392012-07-29T08:24:54.952-04:002012-07-29T08:24:54.952-04:00I think its a great list, except that both Chipper...I think its a great list, except that both Chipper and Eddie need to start. Whether thats putting Mathews at first or Chipper at short (came through the system as a shortstop), they both need to be in the lineup.<br /><br />Love to see Lowe and Berger getting their due recognition, but i have a question regarding each's position. <br /><br />Ross Barnes from the 1860s and 70s could be considered for the team, but I figured that you left him off because he played to early on.<br /><br />And what is your opinion on Billy Hamilton? He wears a Beaneaters cap in the HOF, but played more with the Phillies. Do you believe he deserves more credit as a Brave of a Phillie?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6230895.post-42265294267934538822012-04-13T13:26:44.119-04:002012-04-13T13:26:44.119-04:00Thanks Bryan. I actually thought about Chipper in ...Thanks Bryan. I actually thought about Chipper in left field, but decided his two seasons there weren't enough to justify it. <br /><br />I struggle with 19th century pitchers. Bond had a handful of very good to great years, then started a sharp decline at age 24. Hard to consider a guy like that a Hall of Famer.Left Fieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03096253129121716274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6230895.post-88706465820656978932012-04-12T20:40:24.806-04:002012-04-12T20:40:24.806-04:00What a weak infield for the team with two of the f...What a weak infield for the team with two of the five best third basemen ever. I'm not sure if this fits your criteria, but I would've put Chipper in left and Duffy on the bench. I'm sure Rabbit can back up third. <br /><br />What a pitching staff! Hard to assess him because of his era and his short tenure, but Tommy Bond may be Hall-worthy as well.Bryanhttp://replacementlevel.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com