755 Is Real: A show about the Atlanta Braves

A new season of Major League Baseball is just on the horizon! DOB and EOF provide their predictions for 2022, including World Series champion, AL/NL MVPs, Cy Young award winners, Rookies of the Year, and more! Plus, how will PitchCom influence the 2022 season if at all?

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DOB and EOF answer your Atlanta Braves questions in today's show! What is with Freddie Freeman's empty locker in the Braves' clubhouse? Which Atlanta baller might surprise us this season with their production? David and Eric predict this season's O/U wins and if Max Fried will be a candidate for the NL Cy Young award. Plus, who is Dansby Swanson's heir apparent, could Alex Anthopolous target Justin Upton, and more!

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Opening Day is so close, we can smell it! (Actually, what we're inhaling is probably David's musk after running just before recording the pod. #gains) DOB and EOF examine the Braves' augmented bullpen following their off-season additions. Is this the best Braves bullpen ever? The guys also look at MLB.com's starting rotation and lineup rankings and judge if where the Braves landed is right. Lastly, the guys discuss Atlanta's projected Opening Day roster.

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The boys are back! DOB and EOF share their opinions on Atlanta's astonishing deal with Kenley Jansen. The Braves can't be accused of being cheap any longer as Alex Anthopolous has orchestrated an off-season for the ages. Just how good can Atlanta's bullpen be? Which arms could be slotted as the fourth and fifth starters? If it wasn't official before, it is now, Freddie Freeman is no longer an Atlanta Brave after signing with the Dodgers. What does his future hold out on the West Coast? Plus, how will Freddie be remembered in Atlanta?

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In an astonishing move, the Braves acquire Oakland A's first baseman Matt Olson, signaling the end of Freddie Freeman's time in Atlanta. DOB and EOF examine the prospect package required to seal the deal for Olson. Plus, the duo inspect the team-friendly extension Olson signed with Atlanta. Will Braves fans be content with the move? The guys also discuss where Freddie could land now that Atlanta's out of the picture. David shares news and notes from Spring Training before wrapping up.

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David and Eric welcome Braves legend Andruw Jones to 755! The trio discusses lockout negotiation proceedings and if the season will start on time. Andruw pulls from his experience as one of baseball's preeminent outfielders to evaluate Braves outfield prospects. The triumvirate also hit on the Hall of Fame, and chat about Andruw's son, Druw, and his profile as a highly coveted high school player.

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DOB and EOF welcome on sports agent (and so much more) Scott Boras. David, Eric, and Scott discuss incentivizing winning in Major League Baseball, and why there's been a shift from a team aspiring to win to now aspiring to lose. How does this philosophy affect fanbases? The triumvirate chat Bobby Cox, Alex Anthopoulos, and the world champion Braves. Is it precarious having multiple clients sign to the same team? How does that affect the percentage of a respective team's pie each player receives? Plus, Scott details what improvements he'd make to the Minor Leagues.

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Welcome back! DOB and EOF are thrilled to have you back listening to 755 Is Real. After reacclimating themselves with their recording software and equipment, the guys cover a range of Braves and baseball-related topics, like what's the latest with Freddie Freeman's contract? The duo entertain the possibility of Freeman leaving, and contemplate who could replace him at first base if it comes to it. The gents then react to the Hall of Fame induction announcement. Will Barry Bonds and other steroid users eventually make it into the Hall by way of one of the voting committees? Will Andruw Jones be the next Braves player to enter the HOF? David and Eric also converse about the most recent lockout news and glance ahead towards the Braves' contract situations as well as free agent targets. 

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Atlanta Braves legend Dale Murphy joins 755 Is Real to discuss an array of baseball topics. Dale, David, and Eric detail Brian Snitker's managing style, and explain how his approach to coaching lent itself to a Braves World Series title. The trio broaches the multi-million dollar offseason question for Atlanta: "Will the Braves re-sign Freddie Freeman?" Why wasn't Freeman signed before the lockout? Speaking of which, the gang chats about the MLB work stoppage and its ramifications. Plus, the group discusses the Hall of Fame inductees.

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In an excessively entertaining episode of the podcast, DOB and EOF welcome actor and die-hard Braves fan Michael Kelly to the show! Michael details he and his family's experience watching the Braves' championship run. The guys draw parallels between acting and baseball, such as team/cast chemistry and working alongside proud people. Michael enthralls the guys with stories from The Sopranos, House of Cards, Jack Ryan, and more!

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