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After fifteen years as a member of the Los Angeles Angels, outfielder Garret Anderson will no longer be playing in the American League for the Halos. On Sunday, Anderson reached a preliminary agreement with the Atlanta Braves on a one year deal. The deal has not yet been finalized and is pending ...
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Via BravesBlast
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February 22, 2009
After a few weeks of us speculating as to how good of a fit Garret Anderson would be for the Braves, it looks like the deal has been made. ?The Braves have reportedly finalized a one-year, $2.5 million contract with the free agent and expect for the announcement to be made tomorrow. ?Anderson is ...
Via Eli's MLB Rumors
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February 22, 2009
The Braves and Garrett Anderson have come to terms on a one year deal worth 2.5 million dollars. Anderson, who hit .293 with 15 HR in 145 games for the Angels last season, holds a .296 career batting average. Anderson is expected to platoon in left field with Matt Diaz, but he gives the Braves a contact hitter who seems to come through in clutch situations. "Last season, he...
Via The Biz of Baseball
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February 22, 2009
The Biz of Baseball is looking to add two members to their staff. We are looking for volunteer blogger that is available throughout each day to file short posts detailing MLB transactions such as free agent signings, trades, contract extensions, DFAs, etc. We are also seeking someone available throughout the day to file short injury reports. Below is an example of the format...
Via hawkfantasysports.today.com
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February 24, 2009
Top 10 Atlanta Braves 2009 Fantasy Baseball Player Rankings - 2009 Fantasy Baseball Draft Guide Preview. Includes rankings, player profiles and projections for the 2009 season.
Via babeslovebaseball.com
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February 22, 2009
Now that it's pretty much Spring, it's time for one of our favorite things in all the world: Season Previews. Two years ago, they began as a serious analysis and ended up as half-assed haiku. We're just gonna go with what we know. Kicking off our preview of the National League West are the Atlanta Braves, who missed the playoffs for the second year in a row last season...
Via Tireball.com
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February 24, 2009
After completing his physical earlier this monring the Atlanta Braves added 36-year-old outfielder Garret Anderson to the 40-man roster.
Anderson figures to serve as the primary left fielder for the Braves but from time to time will likely be lifted for Matt Diaz.
Last season Anderson hit .293 with 15 home runs and a .758 OPS for [...]
Via BravesBlast
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February 24, 2009
Chalk Charlie Morton up as the first pitching casuality of the season for the Braves, something that became all to familiar throughout the 2008 season. ?Morton was not likely to have a spot in Atlanta come Opening Day, but this is still a setback for the Braves? pitchers. ?Morton had just ...
February 23, 2009
The Braves didn't waste too much time in finding a veteran outfielder to add to their roster. Spurned by Ken Griffey Jr., the Braves turned to Garret Anderson. Anderson seems to have lost much of the power he displayed earlier in his career with the Angels, but he still managed to hit 0.293 last year with 14 HRs. He may bat in the cleanup position between Jones and McCann. Griffey...
Via BravesBlast
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February 22, 2009
Spring Training is underway and there are many many people in camp working out, throwing, batting, and getting ready for some exhibition games. Since it?s entirely too early to begin looking at the roster slots, let?s do just that. The Braves will start the season with 25 men on their roster - ...
Via Online Sports Guys
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February 22, 2009
After Ken Griffey Jr. became Sleepless in Seattle once again, the
Atlanta Braves moved quickly to sign free agent OF Garret Anderson from
the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim ((just had to say the whole
thing...just rolls off the tongue...)). The Braves signed the veteran
outfielder to a one-year deal, somewhere in the neighborhood of $2.5
million. The 36-yr old slugger has played...
Via therestofthedirt.com
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February 22, 2009
Story of Ashley Thompson and her husband Rich, a relief pitcher in the Los Angeles Angels organization. Baseball isn't all A-Rod or Barry Bonds, there are plenty of good guys. Rich has major league talent, but is a bubble player stuck between MLB and the Angels Triple A farm club, Salt Lake City. Part I is how fate (or destiny) led two people from 9,000 miles apart to become...
Via Blue Workhorse
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February 24, 2009
workhorse-roundup
We've got a bunch of random links lying around that need some love, so today we're giving you links to 9 interesting lists, 4 home team links about the Atlanta Braves, and 5 random links that each have something to do with
9 Lists
* 10 Actors w/ athletic ...
Via therestofthedirt.com
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February 24, 2009
What it is like to be a minor league baseball wife.
Via Jorge Says No
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February 23, 2009
Almost a week ago, the Braves seemed to be closing in on signing Ken Griffey Jr to a one year contract worth just over $2.5 million. However, Griffey decided to sign with the Mariners instead of the Braves, which left Braves GM Frank Wren in an interesting position. Should he let young guys ...
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