ATLANTA — The last time the Atlanta Braves finished below 70 wins was 1990, when they were in a rebuilding process based on pitching.
The reward came more quickly than anyone could imagine: A 1991 World Series berth that was the start of 14 consecutive postseason berths.
The Braves again are building on pitching. Following a 67-95 finish, good for fourth in the NL East, there are no expectations of an immediate turnaround to compare with 1991’s worst-to-first drama.
President of baseball operations John Hart said Monday “We will be better” in 2016. He offered hope that “maybe” there could be an improvement of as many as 15 to 20 wins.
Hart also offered this reality check: “We can’t overhaul the entire offense.”