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Everything you always wanted to know about: BABIP
14 days ago by
Big League Stew
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The world of advanced baseball statistics can be an intimidating place for those of us who slept our way through advanced algebra or haven't been a follower of the Bill James revolution from the beginning. But that still doesn't mean that we should feel left out when it comes...
A review of the Braves arbitration eligible players
27 days ago by
Tireball.com
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Yesterday I took the time to break down the arbitration eligible players on the Braves roster. While I figure Peter Moylan, Matt Diaz and even Boone Logan to be picked up I have a tough time seeing Ryan Church and especially Kelly Johnson wearing a tomahawk on their chest in 2010....
Talking Chop Round Table: Braves Right Fielders
November 01, 2009 by
Talking Chop
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As part of season reviews for major league players and top prospect ranking for minor league players, we here at Talking Chop thought it would be a fun idea to get all of our bloggers together with the help of Google Docs and debate the various aspects of each position in the Braves...
Talking Chop Round Table: Braves Right Fielders
November 01, 2009 by
Sports Page Atlanta
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As part of season reviews for major league players and top prospect ranking for minor league players, we here at Talking Chop thought it would be a fun idea to get all of our bloggers together with the help of Google Docs and debate the various aspects of each position in the Braves...
Braves Top-5 Minor League Right Fielders
October 31, 2009 by
Talking Chop
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Jason Heyward was named the top prospect in baseball by Baseball America and will enter the 2010 season as a 20 year old.
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It wasn't long ago that the Braves felt they...
Braves 2009 Season in Review: Matt Diaz
October 30, 2009 by
Talking Chop
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by Kathy Willens - AP
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I think we can officially call the 2009 season of Atlanta Braves outfielder Matt Diaz a "breakout season." For all NL right-fielders with at...
Braves 2009 Season in Review: Matt Diaz
October 30, 2009 by
Sports Page Atlanta
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More photos » by Kathy Willens - AP Browse more photos » I think we can officially call the 2009 season of Atlanta Braves outfielder Matt Diaz a "breakout season." For all NL right-fielders with at least 100 plate appearances, Matt Diaz led the league in batting...
This Week's Schedule at Talking Chop: October 26 - November 1
October 26, 2009 by
Talking Chop
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This week we'll wrap up all the position player reviews and top prospects, and then the first week in November we'll tackle starting pitchers. Looking beyond next week; the second week in November we'll talk about the top minor league starting pitchers for the Braves...
Matt Diaz Chat Wrap
October 21, 2009 by
Talking Chop
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Atlanta Braves outfielder Matt Diaz participated in a Q&A with fans on ESPN's Sports Nation. Here is a wrap of the more interesting questions and answers (some of which were asked by TC'ers). Here is a link to the entire chat.
Q: Are you rooting for the phillies...
Matt Diaz chats with fans at noon on ESPN
October 21, 2009 by
Sports Page Atlanta
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Matt Diaz chats with fans at noon on ESPN
He will apparently be giving his thoughts on the 2009 playoffs.
Top-5 Off-Season Questions for the Atlanta Braves: #5
October 06, 2009 by
Talking Chop
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by Mark Avery - AP
Ryan Church and Kelly Johnson may not find themselves in the Atlanta Braves plans for 2010.
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We conclude our look at the top-5 questions facing...
Top-5 Off-Season Questions for the Atlanta Braves: #1
October 06, 2009 by
Talking Chop
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by Erik S. Lesser - AP
Will the "hittin' fool," Matt Diaz, get a chance to break into the Atlanta Braves 2010 starting lineup?
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With the off-season...
Top-5 Off-Season Questions for the Atlanta Braves: #1
October 06, 2009 by
Sports Page Atlanta
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More photos » by Erik S. Lesser - AP Will the "hittin' fool," Matt Diaz, get a chance to break into the Atlanta Braves 2010 starting lineup? Browse more photos » With the off-season upon us it's time to look at the five most pressing issues facing...
Atlanta Braves 2009 Season MVPs and LVPs
October 05, 2009 by
Talking Chop
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The 2009 season is behind us for better or worse, and for the most part it was for the better. There were a lot of good performances, especially on the pitching side, and we finished with our best record since 2005. Here are the Atlanta Braves 2009 hitting and pitching MVPs and...
Thankfully We Won't Play the Astros in the Playoffs
October 02, 2009 by
The Good Phight
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by Matt Slocum - AP
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There's no doubt the Phillies are thrilled to see the Astros leave Philadelphia. Even though the team clinched against the Astros (well, really...
Phillies Breakfast Links, October 2, 2009: Rocktober! Yuks, Setting the Rotation
October 02, 2009 by
The Good Phight
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by Matt Slocum - AP
High-Fail (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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Phillies’ Romero Probably Out for the PlayoffsWell that stinks, for everyone except Sergio Escalona...
GameThread: Washington Nationals At Atlanta Braves - Game 159 Or 162.
October 01, 2009 by
Federal Baseball
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by Gregory Smith - AP
1 day ago:
Atlanta Braves' Matt Diaz, center, celebrates with Braves' Nate McLouth (13) and Yunel Escobar, right, after hitting a three-run home run against the Florida Marlins during the sixth inning...
Ricky Nolasco: Striker Outer of Men, Destroyer of Dreams
October 01, 2009 by
Walkoff Walk
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This is Ricky Nolasco. He ruined the Braves season. Sure, they're still technically alive in the Wild Card race at four games back with four games left and sure, you can point to Matt Diaz getting picked off at third base to end the game as the reason the Braves are sad pandas...
Indecision
September 30, 2009 by
Baseball Musings
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The Braves moved a step closer to elimination as they fall to the Marlins 5-4. Down 5-2, Atlanta mounted a comeback in the ninth, scoring two runs and loading the bases with two out. With Matt Diaz on third, Brendan Donnelly comes into the game, and his first pitch goes between the legs [...]
Microcosm
Tonight's 5-4 loss to the Marlins is business as usual for the Braves. Let me tell you how this one ended:Bases loaded, 2 out, one of the Braves' better hitters at the plate. They knocked out Marlins closer Leo Nunez after 2 unearned runs got them to 5-4. The excitement was...
Open Thread 9/30: Marlins at Braves
September 30, 2009 by
Talking Chop
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by John Bazemore - AP
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Get 'em back on the winning side Javy!
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Florida Marlins @ Atlanta Braves
09/30/09 7:10 PM EDT
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Game 157 Recap: Marlins 5, Braves 4
September 29, 2009 by
Talking Chop
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by Gregory Smith - AP
Atlanta Braves' Matt Diaz connects with a three-run home run against the Florida Marlins during the sixth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009, at Turner Field in Atlanta....
Game 157 Recap: Marlins 5, Braves 4
September 29, 2009 by
Sports Page Atlanta
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More photos » by Gregory Smith - AP Atlanta Braves' Matt Diaz connects with a three-run home run against the Florida Marlins during the sixth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009, at Turner Field in Atlanta. Browse more photos » Hey, if over the last...
Open Thread 9/28: Marlins at Braves
September 28, 2009 by
Talking Chop
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by Erik S. Lesser - AP
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Crucial is too weak of a word to use for the next 7 games. It begins tonight.
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Florida Marlins @ Atlanta Braves
09/28/09 7:10 PM EDT
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Game 153 Recap: Braves 4, Nationals 1
September 25, 2009 by
Talking Chop
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by Luis Alvarez - AP
Atlanta Braves pitcher Javier Vazquez throws against the Washington Nationals during the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, Sept. 25, 2009, in Washington.
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