Where was THIS all season?

WHERE WAS THIS ALL SEASON?
The Atlanta Braves seemed to jump into the time machine and set the dial for 1992 last night in the team’s 2-0 win over Washington. Youngster James Parr made his major league debut and despite a fastball only registering at 86 mph, his breaking ball was dynamic, and he scattered two hits over six shutout innings. The bullpen then looked sharp as Jeff Bennett, Julian Tavarez and Mike Gonzalez each posted scoreless innings. Gonzalez struck out three straight to end the ballgame and pick up his ninth save of the year.
Kelly Johnson continued his hot streak and I have to ask, “Kelly, where was this?” Johnson is in serious danger of being moved this offseason, but over the last three games he has eight hits and is possibly giving GM Frank Wren second thoughts-or he is driving up his asking price.
But the Braves last night reminded me of the Braves just one year after the World Series. They had tasted success (which these Braves have in 2004) and it looked as though they wanted more. Chipper Jones had his typical good eye at the plate, Brian McCann is looking like a franchise player and potential hall of fame candidate. Finally, the younger players such as Brandon Jones and Josh Anderson and Gregor Blanco are making pitches to stick around next season.
Last night, even though attendance was low was actually fun to watch the Braves. A few more (OK MANY more) nights like this and Braves will get things turned around. And it all started with young quality pitching. Hmmmmmmm sounds like a blueprint that was worked before…