Brad Lidge departs Phillies like the slider that won it all in 2008
“Swing and a miss and the Phillies are 2008 World Series champions,” said the late Harry Kalas in a broadcast that no one but Phillies’ fans heard.
When Brad Lidge struck out Tampa’s Eric Hinske on a down and away slider, Lidge finished up a 48-for-48 save opportunities and won the Phillies the 2008 World Series.
At least Cooch will be part of the next Phillies' championship...
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17 days ago
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17 days ago
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Braves hit the road for Braves Caravan
The Braves will begin their first road trip of the season when their Country Caravan begins its two-week jaunt through Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee and Alabama.
If youve dreamed about meeting Chipper Jones, Tommy Hanson or Jason Hayward, check out the schedule and see if theyre coming to a city near you.
The caravan begins on Jan. 27, but keep in mind that...
Via Fox Sports South
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19 days ago
Did The Atlanta Braves Need A Big Offseason?
Here is a summary of the Braves' offseason moves:-Traded Derek Lowe for salary relief and no players of consequence-Fired Larry Parrish, replaced him with Greg Walker-Nontendered Peter Moylan and Brooks Conrad-Picked up Eric Hinske's 2012 option-Let George Sherrill and Alex Gonzalez walk away as free agents-Named Tyler Pastornicky as starting shortstopNothing on that list...
Via Chop-N-Change
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January 08, 2012
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January 08, 2012
Why Have Braves Been So Quiet?
While the Nationals and Marlins have made off-season splashes in an attempt to close the gap between themselves and the Phillies, the Braves have had the quietest winter of any team in either league. On the morning of Halloween, Atlanta exercised a $1.5 million option on Eric Hinske. That’s it, no other major league moves.Why would a team so close to making the playoffs in 2011...
Via Phillies Nation
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December 23, 2011
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December 23, 2011
Players A to Z, Eric Hinske
Eric Hinske plays outfield in a utility role for the Atlanta Braves. Eric is a low batting average player who draws a decent number of walks and hits for power. He doesn’t do anything poorly, but he doesn’t excel at any part of offense, either. This is pretty much reflected in his WAR, a mark of 10.3 in ten years according to baseball reference. He doesn’t...
Via Baseball Musings
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November 26, 2011
Offseason Outlook: Atlanta Braves
The Braves are unlikely to do much free agent shopping, but improvements at left field and shortstop are possible.
Guaranteed Contracts
Chipper Jones, 3B: $13MM through 2012, unless 2013 option vests
Dan Uggla, 2B: $52MM through 2015
Tim Hudson, SP: $10MM through 2012
Brian McCann, C: $9MM through 2012
Matt Diaz, RF/LF: $2MM through 2012
David Ross, C: $1...
Via MLB Trade Rumors
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November 01, 2011
Braves trade Derek Lowe, sign Eric Hinske
Happy Halloween, Braves fans!
Only instead of trick-or-treat, the Atlanta Braves gave its fans all treats.
With a wealth of young arms and a shortage of dependable bats, the Braves made a pair of moves about 90 minutes apart Monday afternoon that should amount to a major step forward.
At around noon, the Braves announced they were picking up the option on veteran Eric Hinske,...
Via Fox Sports South
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October 31, 2011
No tricks all treats for Braves' front office
Happy Halloween, Braves fans!
Only instead of trick-or-treat, the Atlanta Braves gave its fans all treats.
With a wealth of young arms and a shortage of dependable bats, the Braves made a pair of moves about 90 minutes apart Monday afternoon that should amount to a major step forward.
At around noon, the Braves announced they were picking up the option on veteran Eric Hinske,...
Via Fox Sports South
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October 31, 2011
Transaction Analysis Blog: Option Day Craziness by R.J. Anderson
Atlanta Braves
Declined a 2012 club option on OF-L Nate McLouth. [10/30]
Exercised a 2012 club option on 4C-L Eric Hinske. [10/31]
Few things have gone right for McLouth since moving from Pittsburgh to Atlanta. A collection of maladies—ranging from a concussion to a sports hernia—has plagued McLouth over the past two seasons, zapping him of his power. When McLouth...
Via Baseball Prospectus
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October 31, 2011
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October 31, 2011
Braves Pass on McLouth, Bring Hinske Back for 2012
In the background of the big news that the Atlanta Braves traded Derek Lowe on Monday, the Braves made two other significant moves, although expected moves.
First of all, they exercised the option of Eric Hinske. He was a valuable piece to the Braves in 2010. He, like many other Braves’ hitters, struggled in 2011. Look at the differences between the two seasons:
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PA
AB...
Via Rant Sports
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October 31, 2011
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October 31, 2011
Braves pick up Hinske's option, decline McLouth's
The Atlanta Braves exercised their option on utility man Eric Hinske while declining outfielder Nate McLouth's option.
Hinske, 34, batted .233 with 10 home runs and 28 RBIs in 236 at-bats last season, his second with the Braves.
The club did not announce contract numbers for Hinske, the 2002 American League Rookie of the Year with Toronto.
McLouth hit just .228 last...
Via Pro Sports Daily
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October 31, 2011
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October 31, 2011
Braves Trade Derek Lowe
So we’ve been hiding out for a little while trying to let the pains of the season slip away, but we’re here for a quick Halloween update.
According to ESPN, the Braves have sent Derek Lowe to Cleveland for pitching prospect Chris Jones. The Braves will pay about $10 million of the $15 million that Lowe is owed in 2012. After going 9-17 in 2011, it’s a move the Braves had to...
Via BravesBlast
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October 31, 2011
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October 31, 2011
Braves pick up club option on Eric Hinske
The Atlanta Braves have picked up their club option on utility player and pinch-hitter Eric Hinske.
The Braves on Monday did not release terms on their 2012 contract for Hinske. The team also confirmed it declined its club option on outfielder Nate McLouth.
The 34-year-old Hinske hit .233 with 10 homers and 28 RBIs in 236 at-bats this season while playing left field, right field...
Via AP on Fox
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October 31, 2011
Braves pick up club option on Eric Hinske
ATLANTA - The Atlanta Braves have picked up their club option on utility player and pinch-hitter Eric Hinske.
The...
Via Boston Herald Sports
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October 31, 2011
Braves pick up option on Hinske, not McLouth
The Braves have officially bid adieu to Nate McLouth and announced Eric Hinske will return to Atlanta for at least one more season.
Via mlb.com
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October 31, 2011
Braves pick up option on Hinske, not McLouth
The Atlanta Braves picked up a club option on outfielder Eric Hinske for next season and declined their option on outfielder Nate McLouth.
Via Miami Herald
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October 31, 2011
Braves Exercise Option On Hinske, Decline On McLouth
The Braves announced today they've exercised their option on first baseman/outfielder Eric Hinske and declined their option on center fielder Nate McLouth.
Via MLB Trade Rumors
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October 31, 2011
BCG Growth-Share Matrix of Baseball Players
The Boston Consulting Group Growth-Share Matrix is a chart used company’s marketing departments to analyze brand marketing, product management, and money allocation towards brands. Typically in this type of analysis a company’s products are segmented into market growth and market share. So I’ve decided to use this matrix as an inspiration in analyzing a teams...
Via Baseball's Economist
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October 17, 2011
ANYTHING HELPS?
Hinske gets mohawk to turn around Braves
The Atlanta Braves have struggled in September, going just 8-12. The St. Louis Cardinals and San Francisco Giants have been surging and are now pushing the Braves in the wild card race. With Atlanta’s lead in the wild care down to 2.5 games, utility man Eric Hinske decided to pull out all the stops Thursday. [...]
Via Larry Brown Sports
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September 21, 2011
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September 21, 2011
Hinske attempts to rally troops with Mohawk
Eric Hinske returned to the visitors' clubhouse at Sun Life Stadium late Tuesday afternoon sporting a Mohawk that made him look one of the NFL's bruising fullbacks.
Via mlb.com
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September 20, 2011
90 Wins the Soggy Way
Whether you were watching on TV or if you had slogged through torrential downpours for hours at the ballpark, the end of the game proved to be a classic reminder of why it is good to be a Phillies fan. Perhaps for one moment, it may have been easy to forget what year it was… or what team was in the visitors’ dugout. Brad Lidge was on the mound. Eric Hinske was swinging at a...
Via Pro Sports Blogging
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September 07, 2011
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September 07, 2011
Option Predictions: Position Players
20 position players face contractual options; the deadline is typically three days after the World Series. About 14% of the regular season remains, but let's make some predictions.
Ryan Doumit, Pirates: $7.25MM club option for 2012, $8.25MM club option for '13 with a $500K buyout. These options must be decided in tandem after this season, and despite Doumit's...
Via MLB Trade Rumors
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September 06, 2011
Pirates Call Up Eric Fryer, DFA Dusty Brown
The Pittsburgh Pirates have called up catcher Eric Fryer from the Indianapolis Indians, and have designated Dusty Brown for assignment. Fryer was originally acquired by the Pirates in June 2009, in exchange for Eric Hinske. The Pirates paid the remainder of Hinske’s 2009 salary to get Fryer and Casey Erickson, who was released prior to [...]
Via Pirates Prospects
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June 25, 2011
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June 25, 2011
What to Do in the Outfield?
The Braves outfield, in a word, is in disarray. With Jason Heyward returning on Wednesday, the outfield now has one opening-day starter roaming the Turner Field grass. For the most part, it seems the reserves have underperformed the starters, but how true is that statement? While answering that question, I’ll also provide an answer for the question that everyone seems to asking...
Via BravesBlast
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June 17, 2011
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June 17, 2011
Freeman scratched with mild oblique strain
Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman was a late scratch from Tuesday's lineup against the Mets due to a mild right oblique strain. Freeman -- who is listed as day to day -- was replaced at first by Eric Hinske, who hit fourth.
Via mlb.com
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June 14, 2011
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