The Braves had posted a dismal 30 -- 52 record in the 1975 -- 76 season .
Brown immediately set out to make moves that would improve the franchise 's fortunes in the next season .
The Braves had posted a dismal 30 -- 52 record in the 1975 -- 76 season , and Brown immediately set out to make moves that would improve the franchise 's fortunes in the next season .