The Braves were one of the first teams to strike this postseason. They recently signed Bartolo Colon and R.A. Dickey, both older than 40. These two pitchers have really upped their starting pitching. In 2016, the Braves’ only consistent starter was All Star Julio Teheran. Now, with Colon and Dickey, they will be more solid. Colon has pitched 30 or more games each of the last four seasons. He also provided the A’s and Mets 14 or more wins each of those seasons. Dickey has actually pitched in 30 or more games each of the last six seasons. With this added consistency, the Braves have the potential to lift their club to a new level.
Day: November 12, 2016
Steal Facts: Kirby Puckett
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- Kirby Puckett was born March 14 of 1960. He was born in Chicago, Illinois.
- Kirby played his entire 12 year career with the Minnesota Twins.
- Puckett collected 200 hits five times in his career. He got 200 hits each year from 1986 to 1989.
- He collected six Gold Gloves and six Silver Sluggers.
- He won the ALCS MVP in 1991 and the All Star Game MVP in 1993. He also won the Roberto Clemente Award in 1996.
- In his career, Puckett collected 2,304 hits, 414 doubles, 207 home runs, 1,085 RBIs, 1,071 runs, and posted a .318 career batting average in 1,783 career games.
- Kirby hit a walk off home run in Game 6 of the 1991 World Series.
- He was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2001.
- He sadly died March 6 of 2006 due to a stroke.