Atlanta Braves Fan Confidence Poll

by gondeee on Jul 17, 2009 8:00 AM EDT

If it's Friday, then it's the Atlanta Braves fan confidence poll. This poll and therefore your confidence level should encompasses several areas of the team. These areas include, but are not limited to, the team’s ownership, current management, talent, minor-league system, and general playing ability on the field. The poll will stay open for 48 hours, and then the results will be posted and graphed against the previous weeks.

Poll

On a scale of 1-to-10, with 10 being "100 percent confident," and 1 being "no confidence at all," how confident are you in the Atlanta Braves organization?

10

12 votes

9

20 votes

8

117 votes

7

211 votes

6

126 votes

5

55 votes

4

26 votes

3

11 votes

2

11 votes

1

6 votes

595 votes | Poll has closed

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6 again, but more solid than last week. I’m still concerned about the overall depth in the minors due to trades and suckage, and the offense and/or bullpen could still use some help. But overall, things are looking better than in June.

by soup du jour on Jul 17, 2009 8:25 AM EDT reply actions

Time to go to work and live up to our awesome potential.

(self-appointed President of Yunel's Cartel~~~)
"The future is no place to place your better days." - Dave Matthews ~ RIP Roi

by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Jul 17, 2009 10:41 AM EDT reply actions

I keep voting 8 because we have a young team with huge potential in a couple of years. This season would be a bonus as far as I’m concerned. We’re definitely headed in the right direction. Hopefully we’re able to find a good manager as it appears the Cox era is coming to an end.

by mdhenshaw on Jul 17, 2009 10:45 AM EDT reply actions

I still say that Bobby will be manager as long as Chipper is playing. So I think he’s got a few years left.

(self-appointed President of Yunel's Cartel~~~)
"The future is no place to place your better days." - Dave Matthews ~ RIP Roi

by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Jul 17, 2009 11:00 AM EDT up reply actions

Maybe not...

Chipper would be a great tool during the transitional period for a new manager coming in.

Remember, kids...don't ever let facts get in the way of your argument.

by MichaelProcton on Jul 17, 2009 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions

I hope you’re wrong. Bobby is a terrible tactical manager. His misuse of the bullpen, ill conceived lineups, and infatuation with Francoeur may end up being the difference between the Braves finishing first or 3rd. I’m sure his being a “player’s manager” partly counterbalances his tactical mistakes, but if there were some way to quantify managerial ability, I’d bet that he has a negative value over replacement manager. I hope he decides on his own to hang them up after this season and move back into the front office.

by redwards95 on Jul 17, 2009 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions

Pretty incredible, then, the success he's had.

Remember, kids...don't ever let facts get in the way of your argument.

by MichaelProcton on Jul 18, 2009 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions

7. We’re still six games out, but from an organizational standpiont, it’s hard not to be optimistic. Wren just pulled an absolute grand theft trade of Francoeur for Ryan Church, and we’ve got Heyward and Freeman terrorizing AA pitching.

The only things holding us back right now are Chipper’s slump and Gonzo’s elbow (though FUGA’s .311 OBP is an eyesore now that we don’t have Francoeur’s .289 in there). We’ll be in good shape if can just beat the teams we’re supposed to, like the Mets in this series.

by Bronn on Jul 17, 2009 12:09 PM EDT reply actions

I agree with everything you said

by Heyward is the next crime dog on Jul 17, 2009 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Our long nightmare is over as Wren not only got rid of Francoeur but dumped him on the Mets and got Ryan Church in return. That’s good enough to bump my rating up to an 8 for a week or two. If the Braves can improve their standing in the East the next 2 weeks, I hope Wren will find one more bat and another reliever.

by redwards95 on Jul 17, 2009 1:07 PM EDT reply actions