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Braves 2009 Season in Review: Rafael Soriano
9 days ago by
Talking Chop
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by Gregory Smith - AP
Atlanta Braves closer Rafael Soriano could use all the heavenly help he can get.
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Reviewing a reliever is not an easy task. There are plenty...
Talking Chop Round Table: Braves Relievers
4 days ago by
Talking Chop
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As part of season reviews for major league players and top prospect rankings 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...
Red Sox interested in two pitchers
2 days ago by
Digital Sports Daily
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The Boston Red Sox have requested the medial records on two free agent pitchers, Rafael Soriano and Kelvin Escobar, according to the Boston Herald.
As the Braves closer Soriano finished with 27 saves in 2009. Soriano is classified as a Type-A free agent and the Braves are expected...
Interesting Free Agent Rankings
6 days ago by
Talking Chop
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by Winslow Townson - AP
Billy Wagner could wind up in an Atlanta Braves uniform next year.
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Keith Law ranks the top-50 free agents at ESPN Insider. Some interesting...
The Times They Are A Changin’
Rewind three years. Â It’s the 2006 baseball offseason and “General Manager” Bill Bavasi has just signed Jeff Weaver and traded Rafael Soriano for Horatio Ramirez. The laughable Richie Sexson is set to play at first base, Yuniesky Betancourt at shortstop, Jose Guillen...
Yanks Interested In Soriano, Gonzalez?
7 days ago by
Sliding Into Home
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According to Ken Rosenthal via MLB Trade Rumors, he's been getting mixed signals from people around baseball. The team, according to one rival executive, plans to pursue free-agent relievers Rafael Soriano, a right-hander, and Mike Gonzalez, a lefty. The Yankees have liked both...
Olney: Yanks Looking To Land Two Relievers
2 days ago by
Sliding Into Home
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In his most recent blog post, ESPN's Buster Olney says that besides their outfield needs their main focus will be their bullpen and in all likelihood will look to land two relievers. Olney also said that "it's unclear whether New York GM Brian Cashman is going to be willing...
Braves Notes: Soriano, Gonzalez, Wagner
2 days ago by
MLB Rumors
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Mark Bowman of MLB.com discussed some of Atlanta's options in the free agent market, and here are a few of the more notable pieces of news....
Relievers Rafael Soriano and Mike Gonzalez "will likely leave Atlanta" for greener free agent pastures, and thus the Braves...
Free Agent at the End of the Season: Rafael Soriano
October 08, 2009 by
Jorge Says No
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When you think of dominant closers, Rafael Soriano is generally not a name that comes to mind. However, if Soriano is able to consistently put up big numbers like he did in 2009, then he will have to be in the discussion. When Soriano is healthy, he's a fantastic relief pitcher...
This Week's Schedule at Talking Chop: November 16-22
10 days ago by
Talking Chop
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This week we will finish up all of the 2009 Player Reviews and the top prospects by position. The bullpen is the last area of the team to discuss and we'll continue with the format that we've been using all off-season, starting with the major league guys, then moving on...
Braves 2009 Season in Review: Mike Gonzalez
8 days ago by
Talking Chop
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by Tom Mihalek - AP
The typical Gonzo pose.
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If Rafael Soriano was the Atlanta Braves closer that came out of the gate strong and finished poorly, then Mike Gonzalez...
Yanks Interested In RHP Soriano, LHP Gonzalez?
7 days ago by
The Evil Empire
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According to Ken Rosenthal via MLB Trade Rumors, he's been getting mixed signals from people around baseball.The team, according to one rival executive, plans to pursue free-agent relievers Rafael Soriano, a right-hander, and Mike Gonzalez, a lefty. The Yankees have liked both...
Braves 2009 Season in Review: Rafael Soriano
9 days ago by
Sports Page Atlanta
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More photos » by Gregory Smith - AP Atlanta Braves closer Rafael Soriano could use all the heavenly help he can get. Browse more photos » Reviewing a reliever is not an easy task. There are plenty of ugly numbers that can jump out at you, but there are also some pretty...
Red Sox after two relievers
8 days ago by
Digital Sports Daily
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The Boston Red Sox are interested in two relievers, Mike Gonzalez and Rafael Soriano, according to the New York Post. Both played for the Atlanta Braves in 2009.
Various media reports say the Braves are not willing to match the potential large contract offers each reliever is expectedÂ...
Braves Rally, Can't Beat 'Stros
March 19, 2008 by
BravesBlast
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Jo-Jo Reyes started today in hopes of redeeming his spring that has been riddles with bad outings and a high earned run average. Instead, he gave up five runs in four innings and dropped the Braves in a hole they couldn't recover from.
Four Atlanta Braves file for Free Agency
20 days ago by
Talking Chop
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The Atlanta Braves had four of five eligible players file for free agency yesterday. First baseman Adam LaRoche, outfielder Garret Anderson, pinch hitter Greg Norton, and reliever Mike Gonzalez all filed for free agency, leaving only reliever Rafael Soriano yet to file.
The two...
Talking Chop Round Table: Braves Relievers
4 days ago by
Sports Page Atlanta
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As part of season reviews for major league players and top prospect rankings 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...
8 Relievers Hendry Should Consider
October 12, 2009 by
Another Cubs Blog
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In honor of Phil Rogers, ACB is going to make a list of available players for each position that the Cubs could use help at in 2010. First up is the bullpen, which pretty much sucked in 2009.
Rafael Soriano: Soriano became the Braves closer at the end of the 2007 season. After...
Braves still rumored to be intersted in Wagner
1 day ago by
Tireball.com
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A few weeks ago sources reported that the Atlanta Braves had interest in reliever Billy Wagner to fill the role of the teams closer. Considering that Rafael Soriano who took over the role early last season, and Mike Gonzalez who also has experience in the position were free agents...
Rafael Soriano Back on DL
August 03, 2008 by
BravesBlast
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Rafael Soriano is back on the disabled list for the third time this year with elbow inflammation. He's only pitched in 14 games for the Braves this season.
Miguel Tejada Hits A Walk-Off Single To Beat Rafael Soriano
I was gonna title this - Tommy Hanson tells cops - gee officers, I don't know what happened. I got pulled leading 1-0 in the 9th after giving up no walks, 5 piddly singles, NO hard hit balls and 99 Ks and a whole lot of stunned, dazed looking Astros faces only to watch Rafael Soriano...
Game 109 Recap: Braves 4, Dodgers 5
August 07, 2009 by
Talking Chop
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I suppose the dominance and success that Rafael Soriano enjoyed for much of the season couldn't continue indefinitely. Our big mean-looking reliever didn't look very mean to the Dodgers hitters. In the ninth inning it was a different kind of three up three down for the...
Locking in the Closer
January 25, 2008 by
BravesBlast
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The Braves took a step late Thursday to address one of their obvious flaws ever since John Smoltz moved back to the starting rotation. Not content to simply go to arbitration with Rafael Soriano, the Braves signed him to a two year deal.
John Smoltz's Season, and Maybe Career, Is Over
June 04, 2008 by
AccuScore.com
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John Smoltz has been one of the best pitchers of his generation. He decided today to undergo season-ending surgery that will end his season, and possibly his career. Even if he never picks up a baseball again he is worthy of a spot in the Hall of Fame.
Braves Monday Odds and Ends
17 days ago by
Talking Chop
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Several things popping up on this Monday in the world of the Atlanta Braves
First... There are several people planning on attending Brian McCann's Celebrity Softball Game this Friday, November 13th at Georgia Tech. It's for a great cause, and we'll get a little bit...
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