1981 Atlanta Braves Team Profile Highlights and Season Prospects
The 1981 Atlanta Braves Team Profile highlights the team’s expectations and roster changes for the upcoming season, reflecting a renewed sense of hope after a disappointing finish the previous year. The Braves finished fourth in 1980 with an 81-80 record, just 11 games shy of first place in the National League West. New ownership under Ted Turner aims to improve the team's performance by acquiring outfielder Claudell Washington and pitcher Gaylord Perry. Key players discussed include sluggers Jeff Burroughs and Bob Horner, with attendance issues noted despite a significant fan base. The pitching staff faced challenges, highlighted by Doyle Alexander’s trade to the San Francisco Giants, with reliance on new acquisitions like Tommy Boggs and Larry McWilliams to bolster performance.