JOSE CONSTANZA RUMORS
2012 player preview: Jose Constanza
Jose Constanza is a very polarizing figure among Braves fans. Some erroneously believe that he should have gotten more playing time down the stretch. Some correctly believe that all he can be is an extra outfielder due to his good speed and little else in his game. Constanza will go into camp competing for the fifth outfielder slot (yes, fifth outfielder....remember, Matt Diaz and...
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8 days ago
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8 days ago
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Inbox: Why did Constanza lose playing time?
Why didn't the Braves play Jose Constanza more at the end of the season? Should Atlanta move Martin Prado to shortstop? Beat reporter Mark Bowman answers these questions and more in the latest Inbox.
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October 25, 2011
Braves OF Constanza hurt
Atlanta Braves outfielder Jose Constanza left Monday's game against the Chicago Cubs in the sixth inning with an apparent right foot injury.
Via Miami Herald
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August 22, 2011
Daily Notes | Who is Jose Constanza?
Jose Constanza is the 3rd highest ranked player over the last two weeks in Yahoo leagues and the 16th ranked player over the last 7 days. He was called up by Atlanta in late July when Nate McLouth was placed on the 15-day DL and has since given the Braves every reason to wait until September 1st to recall McLouth who is hitting .228 this season. Your league isn’t the only league...
Via Fantasy Baseball Hot Stove
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August 19, 2011
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August 19, 2011
Jose Constanza: A Lesson in Unsustainability
Everyone loves a good story. People rally behind the unexpected and surprising superstars that rise to the top of the league. They can’t help but get goose bumps and feel the hairs rise on their necks when they watch a real-life, modern “Rudy” or that defies the odds to make a splash in the professional sports sphere.
Atlanta Braves’ fans have their own...
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August 11, 2011
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August 11, 2011
Jose Constanza Licks His Baseball Bat (Video)
Yesterday, Atlanta Braver infielder Jose Constanza had a rather interesting at-bat in the second inning during the Braves/Mets affair.
After changing his swing after the first pitch, Constanza decided to lick it for a little bit of luck much to the dismay of the SNY broadcasters:
(Courtesy of MLB Video)
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August 08, 2011
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August 08, 2011
Braves Outfielder Jose Constanza Licks Bat After Hitting Foul Ball in Game Against Mets (Video)
Jose Constanza must be superstitious. How else could you explain the Atlanta Braves outfielder feeling the need to lick his bat after hitting a foul ball in Sunday's game against the New York Mets? Check out the strange at-bat Constanza had, which includes him taking a running start on his first swing and licking his bat to, we don't know, make sure it isn't broken? Video...
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August 07, 2011
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August 07, 2011
How Has Jose Constanza Taken Jason Heyward’s Job?
I will be the first to admit that Jose Constanza is a feel good story for the Atlanta Braves. He is a 27 year old rookie that has finally had a chance to make the majors due to injuries, untimely slumps of everyday players, good hitting in AAA, and the Braves’ infatuation with speed on the basepaths. What baffles me, though, is that Constanza is now playing over Jason Heyward...
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August 03, 2011
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August 03, 2011
Who is Jose Constanza?
Image courtesy Cleveland.com
Columbus has found a way to fill in for Michael Brantley in a hurry. The man filling those swift shoes: Jose Constanza.
But who is this base stealing table-setter, is he a player in the mold of Kenny Lofton, or perhaps just a redux of Trevor Crowe?
The numbers Constanza has put up so far seem to indicate he is more like Lofton than not. This year (92...
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August 13, 2010
Jose Constanza, called Class AAA's fastest base-runner, having fine season at Columbus: Minor league report
Clippers outfielder Constanza, an International League all-star, got the distinction in a Baseball America survey of scouts and managers.
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August 10, 2010
THE BRAVES HOT 25
