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Ted Turner’s Atlanta Braves Managing Stint

“May 11, 1977: During a 16-game losing streak, Atlanta Braves owner Ted Turner sends manager Dave Bristol on 10-day scouting trip and steps in to manage the team. Under Turner, the losing streak reaches 17 games after a 2-1 defeat by the Pirates. ‘Managing isn’t all that difficult,’ insists Turner. ‘Just score more runs than the other guy.'” – John Kuenster in Baseball Digest (Sept. 2007, 21). … Continue reading…Ted Turner’s Atlanta Braves Managing Stint

Rob Neyer Says David Wright Should Have Been NL MVP

“In September he batted .352. From Aug. 2 through the end of the season, he batted .377 and scored 48 runs in 54 games. The Mets lost 12 of their last 17 to blow the division race (with a little help from the Phillies). In those 17 games, Wright batted .397 and collected at least one hit in every game. That’s right: The Mets’ 17-game collapse also included Wright’s 17-game hitting streak.” – ESPN’s Rob Neyer believes David Wright should have been the 2007 NL MVP. … Continue reading…Rob Neyer Says David Wright Should Have Been NL MVP