The Braves have long had a tin ear when it comes to public relations. When they announced the move to Cobb County, they didn’t even acknowledge their 50 years in Atlanta, acting as if the team was relocating across the street.
It’s been especially true in the GM’s office. John Schuerholz refused to understand the frustration felt by the fan base whenever “this grand franchise” would collapse in October. We were lucky to have them, but that’s not something you want to hear after watching the Cubs celebrating a playoff victory at Turner Field.
His replacement, Frank Wren, was, to put it bluntly, a dick.