Babe Ruth's Surprising Turn: What His Time with the Braves Reveals About Baseball History 

Babe Ruth's brief stint with the Boston Braves is a fascinating chapter in baseball history that often gets overshadowed by his legendary career with the Yankees. On this day in 1935, Ruth signed with the Braves just a day after being released by New York, taking on roles as a player, coach, and even team vice-president. This raises some intriguing questions about the impact of a player's legacy when they transition to a different team, especially one that isn't as storied as their previous franchise.

What do you think about Ruth's decision to join the Braves? Was it a fitting end to his career, or did it tarnish his legacy in some way? How do you feel about players who switch teams late in their careers? Do you think it enhances their legacy or diminishes it?

Additionally, the history of the sacrifice fly rule, adopted in 1908 and its evolution over the years, prompts us to consider how rules shape the game. With the recent changes in MLB rules aimed at speeding up the game, do you think we might see more significant changes in the future? What rules would you like to see revisited or reformed?

Lastly, with the Braves making roster cuts and evaluating their starting rotation, how do you feel about their current strategy? Are they making the right moves to contend this season, or do you think they should take a different approach?

Let’s dive into these topics and share our thoughts!

Alright Braves fam, let’s talk about Bryce Elder—because that last outing definitely got people talking. His spring training performance against the Nationals was a bit of a rollercoaster. You could see flashes of what he’s capable of, but also some real inconsistency that makes you wonder: can we count on him this season?

He did bounce back decently after that rough second inning, and I respect that. But with the rotation already under the microscope, does he really have what it takes to lock down a spot? Or are we looking at a bigger shake-up in the pitching order?

And speaking of pitchers—what’s your take on the rest of the crew? Chasen Shreve looked sharp, and Drue Hackenberg had some ups and downs. Do you think we should be leaning more toward experience or rolling the dice on raw talent when it comes to shaping the staff?

Also, gotta say... the bats felt kinda quiet in that last game. I know it’s still early, but should we be a little worried? Or is this just classic spring training sluggishness?

Looking ahead to the Marlins game—Grant Holmes is taking the mound. Any bold predictions? Think the lineup will come alive, or are we in for more of the same?

Drop your thoughts—what are your expectations for Elder and the rest of the pitching squad as we get closer to Opening Day?