http://www.sbnation.com/users/oldtimebrvfan Posts made by oldtimebrvfan on SB Nation http://www.talkingchop.com/2008/9/1/605706/braves-lean-years-ahead oldtimebrvfan Tue, 02 Sep 2008 01:00:21 -0000 <p>The Braves, with a couple of exceptions, have become a team of wannabes and journeymen players. With the new owners unwilling to spend money and the farm system not as strong as in the past, it could be some lean years ahead. this is evident by their media decisions. They have taken a 'America's Baseball Team" and converted them into a local Atlanta team (what in the "Wide world of sports" is a Peachtree TV. I have Dish Network and can't get the games on PTV.</p>