http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/player/599 Recent articles about Rafael Soriano en-us 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 relievers, Gonzalez and Soriano, are both type-A free agents, meaning the Braves would receive two first round draft picks (1 and 1S) is they offered either arbitration and they signed elsewhere. Because they are ... Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:35:24 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Four_Atlanta_Braves_file_for_Free_Agency/1511585 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Four_Atlanta_Braves_file_for_Free_Agency/1511585 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Four_Atlanta_Braves_file_for_Free_Agency/1511585 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/1/f1f3a1209160f0158c9bbd7061d4d7e52bd72894/small/Atlanta_Braves_Adam_1c54.jpg by John Bazemore - AP Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Mike Gonzalez freaks the hell out after recording the final out in the Braves' 6-2 win over the Washington Nationals in a baseball game in Atlanta, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) View full size photo » 1) No Type-A Relievers These players will cost the Rays their first round pick as well as the financial terms neces... Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:00:19 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Three_Rules_to_Keep_in_Mind_Regarding_Relievers/1511245 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Three_Rules_to_Keep_in_Mind_Regarding_Relievers/1511245 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Three_Rules_to_Keep_in_Mind_Regarding_Relievers/1511245 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/0/601f8fb3d90af2ea60ada91a45a59fdab441da91/small/PicImg_MLB_MAR_17_54eb.jpg 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 an injured 2008, Soriano had the best season he’d had since 2003 when he was with the Mariners. His FIP was nearly 2.5. His career FIP is 3.31. Mike Gonzalez: the former Pirates closer struck out 90 i... Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:16:52 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/8_Relievers_Hendry_Should_Consider/1353542 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/8_Relievers_Hendry_Should_Consider/1353542 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/8_Relievers_Hendry_Should_Consider/1353542 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/f/3f62f9f159d59b66fe8972df0e96a7cfb535da20/small/PicImg_MLB_APR_22_0b9a.jpg 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. But like so many other relief pitchers, Soriano has battled injuries throughout his career, which have stunted his progress.Let's take a look at Rafael Soriano, the free agent:The Case for Soriano-2009Soriano ... Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:45:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Free_Agent_at_the_End_of_the_Season_Rafael_Soriano/1331528 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Free_Agent_at_the_End_of_the_Season_Rafael_Soriano/1331528 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Free_Agent_at_the_End_of_the_Season_Rafael_Soriano/1331528 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/f/3f62f9f159d59b66fe8972df0e96a7cfb535da20/small/PicImg_MLB_APR_22_0b9a.jpg More photos » by Tom Mihalek - AP Should Mike Gonzalez re-assume the closer's role for the Atlanta Braves in 2010? Browse more photos » We continue our look at the top-5 questions facing the Atlanta Braves this off-season. Question Three:  Who will be the Braves closer in 2010? You heard it here first folks, the bullpen has the potential to be the biggest problem for the Braves this off-season. ... Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:03:51 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Top_5_Off_Season_Questions_for_the_Atlanta_Braves_3/1317969 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Top_5_Off_Season_Questions_for_the_Atlanta_Braves_3/1317969 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Top_5_Off_Season_Questions_for_the_Atlanta_Braves_3/1317969 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/0/f082a3003861f0b5b00b2d3ca8227de323179e86/small/PicImg_MLB_MAR_12_9d48.jpg More photos » by John Amis - AP Atlanta Braves' Tommy Hanson delivers a pitch against the Washington Nationals during the first inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009, in Atlanta. Browse more photos » No offense and a stellar starting pitching performance. If that isn't the refrain for our season I don't know what is. Losing a 2-to-1 game like this to the worst team in baseball is li... Thu, 01 Oct 2009 21:42:06 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Game_159_Recap_Nationals_2_Braves_1/1290870 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Game_159_Recap_Nationals_2_Braves_1/1290870 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Game_159_Recap_Nationals_2_Braves_1/1290870 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/f/3f62f9f159d59b66fe8972df0e96a7cfb535da20/small/PicImg_MLB_APR_22_0b9a.jpg 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 give up a single to Kaz Freaking Matsui, then a double off the wall to Lance "Limp-bat" Berkman, an IBB to Clank "slowern cold Mo Lasses" Lee and then had to watch while Prado and Escobar ... Wed, 09 Sep 2009 22:20:28 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Miguel_Tejada_Hits_A_Walk_Off_Single_To_Beat_Rafael_Soriano/1142693 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Miguel_Tejada_Hits_A_Walk_Off_Single_To_Beat_Rafael_Soriano/1142693 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Miguel_Tejada_Hits_A_Walk_Off_Single_To_Beat_Rafael_Soriano/1142693 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/e/5eafe5bb009875a0a578a1081c6119f0633df427/small/ea.jpg 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 closer as the first two men reached and then Andre Ethier slugged a 3-run homerun for the walk-off win. It was Soriano's third blown save on the season, and the second in the last 10 days. That ruined a good ou... Fri, 07 Aug 2009 07:29:35 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Game_109_Recap_Braves_4_Dodgers_5/947635 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Game_109_Recap_Braves_4_Dodgers_5/947635 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Game_109_Recap_Braves_4_Dodgers_5/947635 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/f/3f62f9f159d59b66fe8972df0e96a7cfb535da20/small/PicImg_MLB_APR_22_0b9a.jpg 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. Sun, 03 Aug 2008 21:29:52 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Rafael_Soriano_Back_on_DL/300358 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Rafael_Soriano_Back_on_DL/300358 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. Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:23:38 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/John_Smoltzs_Season_and_Maybe_Career_Is_Over/274422 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/John_Smoltzs_Season_and_Maybe_Career_Is_Over/274422 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/John_Smoltzs_Season_and_Maybe_Career_Is_Over/274422 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/2/22f8e445028e8fb18c109c83491e6a3410a58daa/small/80919234.jpg 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. Wed, 19 Mar 2008 23:01:42 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Braves_Rally_Cant_Beat_Stros/211215 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Braves_Rally_Cant_Beat_Stros/211215 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. Fri, 25 Jan 2008 16:47:13 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Locking_in_the_Closer/89957 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Locking_in_the_Closer/89957