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Braves' Prado has become ultimate utility player

Found July 12, 2009 on ajc.com:
PLAYERS: Martin Prado
TEAMS: Atlanta Braves

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You know Martin Prado now, don't you?
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Advice For The Newbie

Via The Musings and Prophecies of Metstradamus  |  July 11, 2009
"Tom Glavine called Francoeur to tell him he will love it in New York, saying he loved his time here playing for Omar Minaya, Willie Randolph and Jerry Manuel. According to Francoeur, Glavine said, 'Make the most of it, if you play hard, hustle, and do things right, and not give up seven runs in a third of an inning on the last day of the season to the Florida Marlins while...

The Dugout: The Most Even Trade Ever

Via FanHouse  |  July 11, 2009
by Jon BoisFiled under: Braves, Mets, NL East, The Dugout, MLB Trade Deadline As we reported on Friday, the Braves traded an under-performing outfielder, Jeff Francoeur, to the Mets for an under-performing outfielder, Ryan Church. My theory? The general managers were just bored. Saturday's Dugout is after the jump.The Dugout: The Most Even Trade Ever originally appeared on Fanhouse...

Braves' Soriano left off All-Stars

Via ajc.com  |  July 12, 2009
Denver — Braves reliever Rafael Soriano was considered for a replacement spot on the National League All-Star roster, but lost out to Milwaukee closer Trevor Hoffman.

Braves send Hanson to minors, add temporary relief

Via Miami Herald  |  July 11, 2009
The Atlanta Braves have sent undefeated rookie Tommy Hanson to Class-A Myrtle Beach and called up right-hander Luis Valdez from Triple-A Gwinnett.

Braves send Hanson to minors, add temporary relief

Via Sign on San Diego  |  July 11, 2009
The Atlanta Braves have sent undefeated rookie Tommy Hanson to Class-A Myrtle Beach and called up right-hander Luis Valdez from Triple-A Gwinnett.

Atlanta Braves Mid-Season Grades: Catchers

Via Bleacher Report  |  July 13, 2009
It’s the unofficial halfway point in the baseball season, and most teams are deciding whether or not they have what it takes to make a run at the postseason before the trade deadline at the end of the month. The Braves are currently standing at 43-45, 6 games back of the division-leading Phillies. To start this first half review, I will look at the performance the Braves received...

Atlanta Braves First-Half Report: Past, Present, and Future

Via Bleacher Report  |  July 12, 2009
Thankfully, for the Braves, the first half is over. Well technically, the first 54 percent of the season is over, but I digress. Due to the up-and-down nature of Braves baseball in '09, I have decided to split this article up. The past will refer to the time period between April to late June. The present will cover late June to now. And, as day follows the night, the future...

McCann sure of ex-mate Francoeur

Via NY Daily News  |  July 13, 2009
Even though the two are no longer together after the Mets acquired Jeff Francoeur from the Braves for Ryan Church on Friday, Brian McCann is nonetheless thrilled about his friend's new beginning.

Ryan Church happy with Atlanta Braves, no anger toward New York Mets

Via ESPN  |  July 12, 2009
Ryan Church is grateful to the New York Mets, not angry at them.

Jeff Francouer, yeah that makes sense! (right?!?)

Via We're the Team to Beat  |  July 11, 2009
Wrong.  The trade makes sense on one level.  Jeff Francouer has a higher ceiling than Ryan Church.  That is undeniable and a good thing to shoot for in a season where it may be time to start being sellers and work towards next season.  To look at some of the reasons Francouer doesn’t make sense, [...]

Chipper may be out till after the break

Via Tireball.com  |  July 10, 2009
According to Dave O’Brein of the Atlanta Journal Constitution Chipper Jones may not play much or at all in the final three games before the All-Star break. The Braves have held Chipper out of the starting lineup for the past three games using infielder Martin Prado in his place. Despite saying he still felt his strained [...]
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