Walt Weiss brings sense of urgency postseason Braves badly needed

In the Atlanta Braves first round series against the Philadelphia Phillies, it was easy to feel the drastic swing in Atlanta's approach. All of a sudden, there was a sense of urgency and a willingness to think outside the box that had previously been missing. It is important to note that this isn't a shot at former manager Brian Snitker; the retired legend is a World Series champ and Braves lifer who deserves the utmost respect. However, there is no way around the fact that a change was badly needed.

For the Braves, this showed up against the Phillies, whether it was the lineup shuffling, pinch-hitting decisions, or having Chris Sale come on to close out the series the Braves weren't taking any chances and this showed up consistently. It brings a sense or energy and focus that was previously lacking for a team with all the needed talent to go on a deep October run.

Weiss is deserving of more credit for what he has accomplished this season, and fans hope that will continue to be on display against the Los Angeles Dodgers. For the Braves, there simply is no way around the fact that it is an uphill battle due to injuries and the roster depth of the Dodgers.

One of the main reasons to believe that there is a puncher's chance to advance is the urgency that Weiss brings. If there is any viable path to winning a game, it seems that the manager is going to push the right buttons and figure out exactly who is the right piece to rely on.

Braves Manager Walt Weiss Has Brought Hope to Postseason Run with Impressive Decisions

Weiss won Braves fans over the moment the team started out the season hot and the veteran decision-maker broke up a fight by tackling former Braves World Series MVP Jorge Soler to protect right-handed starter Reynaldo Lopez. This moment made fans want to run through a brick wall for a manager who had proved he wasn't simply the boring in-house hire, but the right decision for a team that needed a bit of a perspective shift.

Putting this type of energy on display in the series against Philadelphia was a big part of why the Braves were able to end the streak of the Phillies winning when the games mattered most. Weiss garners no shortage of respect not only from the fanbase, but from a team that clearly plays as a whole.

Atlanta has their work cut out for them against Los Angeles, but there is no doubt that Weiss has this roster, believing they are more than capable of taking down the World Series favorites.

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