The Braves New Practice Hat

Here is the old practice hat (on the left) and the new one (on the right), looks pretty cool to me. Sure its a man's face on there but so what.  Here is what one person wrote about this cap and logo:
     It's a wonder that anyone ever thought the image was OK. The logo strips Native Americans of any humanity and turns them into a one-dimensional character devoid of any sympathy or tribute. It honestly might be the only defense that the few defenders of Cleveland's Chief Wahoo have left. ("Well, it's not as bad as what Atlanta used to have.")
 Look I get the fact that people feel this is a put down to the Native Americans but I highly doubt the Braves meant it as that. The Atlanta Braves are one of the classiest teams in all of Baseball, always have been and always will be. It pisses me off that every single time a team or person of significance does something the "race" card comes out. What in the fuck is with all the racial stuff still going on? We are all human beings and we are living in the "today" not 40 or 50 years ago. If people would look at things and life with more of an open mind rather than always screaming , "its racist, that's racist" this world we live in just might be a better place. 

Farewell Chipper

One of the BEST players to play Pro Baseball in the last 40 years has officially retired and played his last game. Last Friday the Braves lost a one game wildcard game that sent them packing home. Was a sad day for myself and many other Braves fans. Chipper was the epitome of Pro Baseball. One of the very few men to play his whole career for the same team. One hell of a switch hitter which netted him MVP one year and batting title. Never once cried about being on the bench to let new players get some playing time. Never once took a steroid and always played the game honestly. Sure it would of been nice to see him get a few more rings but for whatever reason that wasn't in the cards. Although they went to the world series 5 times they only came away with one ring. What matters most is the impression he left with his teammates and fans. All year long Chipper was treated with grace at every stadium the Braves played at. Each team giving Chipper a piece of them as a farewell gift. I was very lucky to be able to see him play on more than one occasion, just wish I had been lucky enough to get his autograph. Chipper Jones the game of Baseball and your fans will truly miss you and the game you brought nightly. Chipper Jones you are NOT done yet, we will see you very soon in the HALL OF FAME.