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In the midst of Smoltz?s departure and the other dark clouds that have been surrounding the Braves? front office the past 3 months, a beacon of hope for success in 2009 shone through on Saturday when the Braves acquired Kenshin Kawakami, the long-time ace of the Chunichi Dragons of Nippon Pro ...
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January 13, 2009
I'm not, nor have I ever been, an Atlanta Braves fan. Sure, I rooted for them to beat the Yankees when the chance arose and I was always impressed of their year-in/year-out ability to produce quality homegrown players; but other than that.. I could care less. With that being said, it STILL feels weird for me to see John Smoltz wearing a baseball cap without the Braves logo on...
Via Online Sports Guys
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January 13, 2009
Yes, that's a Boston Red Sox lid on the dome of John Smoltz who has officially joined Red Sox Nation. Every Atlanta Brave fan is saying to themselves "How did it come to this."Smoltz will earn $5.5 Million this season with $5 Million in possible performance bonuses."I?m as determined and I?m as ...
Via Tireball.com
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January 13, 2009
Last night I before I went to bed I wondered who the worst ?ace? in baseball was. Now being the ace of a team doesn?t always mean you have the best numbers but it usually means you are a pretty good pitcher, or well your team has four pitchers worse then you.
Being better then another [...]
Via Tireball.com
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January 13, 2009
The Atlanta Journal Constitution reports that Derek Lowe and the Braves have agreed to terms on a four-year, $60 million contract.
The deal is scheduled to be finalized Wednesday after Lowe takes a physical exam. Atlanta has focused on starting pitching this offseason, adding Lowe, Kenshin Kawakami and Javier Vazquez to a rotation that includes holdover [...]
Via InGameNow
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January 14, 2009
Not that this Red Sox fan is bitter about CC - Or Teixeira. No, not at all. But he likes the way Smoltz looks in BoSox red, and says he liks the outcome of this offseason. Click through to tell us what you think!
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Via The Launching Pad
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January 11, 2009
It?s Sunday. I?m watching football wishing I was watching baseball. I?m moving
When it comes to Braves faves, John Smoltz topped my list during my adult life and not just as my favorite Brave. He was possibly and will most likely still remain my favorite baseball player of all ...
Via Boston Sports Media Watch
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January 13, 2009
The Baseball Hall of Fame press conference for Rickey Henderson and Jim Rice which will be taking place in New York City at noon today will be broadcast locally by both Comcast SportsNet and NESN. CSN will be running the MLB Network feed.
Following the HoF press conference, NESN will also air ...
Via Baseball Reflections
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January 14, 2009
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Baseball’s Greatest Games is the latest book in a new series put out by the MLB Insiders Club Library. The writing in the book is done by Eric Enders and the book can only be obtained if one is in the MLB Insiders Club. (In order to do this, search for it online. Usually it is by invite only, but they do accept requests.)
In addition to having stories...
Via The Scores Report
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January 14, 2009
After losing long-time veteran John Smoltz to the Red Sox, the Braves decided to fill the hole in their starting rotation with former Dodger pitcher Derek Lowe. They also paid him $60
10: I understand the desperate need for a starter and Derek Lowe?s leverage played huge roles in the ...
Via Awful Announcing Inactive
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January 13, 2009
(Usually) Everyday I'll throw out a photo, you provide the caption, and then hilarity ensues. I'm also adding a handful of links at the bottom of the page that you should check out each day.Last Thursday's Winners...."Chauncey: "It's always a pleasure to meet one of the people I watched on TV growing up.You are The Count from Sesame Street, right?"...
Via Central Maine Sports Blog
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January 13, 2009
Well it seems that in the wake of the New York Yankees' off-season spending spree, Red Sox fans are not content with the recent signings of John Smoltz, Brad Penny and Rocco Baldelli, and they want to see Boston make a splash. Enter the reports that SS MIchael Young requested a trade from the Texas Rangers after the club asked him to move to third base to make room for prospect...
Via Bugs & Cranks
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January 14, 2009
In the three weeks that have passed since my last post, a number of important player transactions have taken place which could go a long way towards deciding who wins the ultra-competitive American League East in 2009.
Unfortunately, none of said moves were made by my beloved Bosox.
Since that post, in which I declared the bidding war over the services of Mark Teixeira [...]
Via Mets Fever
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January 13, 2009
The Braves today signed, pending a physical, starting pitcher Derek Lowe to a 4 year $60 million dollar contract. A Source with knowledge of the Mets negotiations said that Mets GM Omar Minaya was unwilling to guarantee a fourth year and have an average yearly salary of $15 million. It’s ...
Via Jorge Says No
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January 13, 2009
It comes as no surprise to see that Derek Lowe signed with the Atlanta Braves this morning. Lowe and the Braves came to terms on a 4 year/$60 million dollar contract that makes Lowe the Braves highest paid player. The Braves have had a very difficult off season already between their failed ...
Via North or South
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January 12, 2009
The Hot Stove League, as the MLB off season between the end of November leading up to Spring Training has been dubbed, hasn’t quite lived up to its name this year. With the exception of a few major splashes, mainly by the recession-proof Yankees, there hasn’t been much to gossip about. After ...
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