Did Dansby Swanson just take a shot at Atlanta Braves fans?

New Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson commented on the difference between his current fans and Atlanta Braves supporters.

Dansby Swanson is still adjusting to new colors, but he already notices the difference. Swanson signed a seven-year, $177 million contract this offseason as the Cubs main acquisition.

Swanson, Carlos Correa, Xander Bogaerts and Trea Turner formed the Core Four in an incredible shortstop market this offseason. Swanson signed with the Cubs in part because his wife, Mallory Pugh, plays for the NWSL Chicago Red Stars. It’s a perfect match.

But Swanson also noticed Cubs fans, in particular, and how they support their team. As great as Braves fans are, there are a few key differences.

"“This team means so much to so many people, which is very similar from the place I just came from. From the gist I’ve gotten so far, pro sports in Chicago are a massive deal. Pro sports in Atlanta are like, well, kind of a deal,” Swanson said. “It’s not a knock against anything about Atlanta, trust me. I’m a huge Falcons’ fan and big Hawks’ fan, but it’s just different. Cubs fans, Cubs everything, is just a little bit different.’’"

Cubs: Did Dansby Swanson take a shot at Braves fans?

Dansby Swanson knew this take was coming, so he was sure to cover his tracks. “It’s not a knock against anything about Atlanta” is pretty clear. As proud as Braves fans are, Cubs fans waited 108 years in between World Series wins. Would Atlanta do the same?

Swanson is correct in some sense — Falcons and Hawks fans probably don’t match up against Cubs fans. But the Braves? Truist Park, and before it Turner Field, remains one of the best atmospheres in MLB. It’ll continue to be that way long after Swanson is gone.