http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/player/648 Recent articles about Javier Vazquez en-us 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 of a Braves baseball fix here in the middle of the winter. For details and to purchase tickets go here. Respond in the comments if you plan on going. Oh, and I just read that the Varisty will be selling food and dr... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:37:22 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Braves_Monday_Odds_and_Ends/1533240 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Braves_Monday_Odds_and_Ends/1533240 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Braves_Monday_Odds_and_Ends/1533240 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/9/e97bbf86222112b5f87534c8b11330b94750ee44/small/MetsBraves_1424.jpg Javier Vazquez was pretty good last year, but the Braves need a bat. His status is one of the hot topics in our LIVE G.M. meetings blog. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:01:38 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/LIVE_The_latest_from_the_GM_meetings/1532166 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/LIVE_The_latest_from_the_GM_meetings/1532166 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/LIVE_The_latest_from_the_GM_meetings/1532166 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/e/0ed104d2d551804c20139075ef9e9b97afb80b70/small/Javier_Vazquez_28_1302.jpg Javier Vazquez wasn't just the best pitcher on the Braves, but he was one of the best pitchers in all of Major League Baseball, in 2009. View full size photo » Quick, name the only starting pitcher in the NL East who never once pitched under five innings per start, over 30+ starts and 200+ innings, in 2009? Overall, Javier Vazquez is one of five total pitchers in all of Major League Baseball (Grienke, Haren, Shields,... Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:30:28 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Braves_2009_Season_in_Review_Javier_Vzquez/1498490 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Braves_2009_Season_in_Review_Javier_Vzquez/1498490 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Braves_2009_Season_in_Review_Javier_Vzquez/1498490 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/e/0ed104d2d551804c20139075ef9e9b97afb80b70/small/Javier_Vazquez_28_1302.jpg With the hitters behind us, this week at Talking Chop we begin our look at the pitching in the Braves organization by starting with the major league starters. We'll tackle one major league starter each day, starting tomorrow, and then next week we'll hit up the minor leagues for 20 of the Braves best young starting pitchers. Here's the slate for this week: Monday:  Fan Confidence Poll RecapTuesday:  Season in Review:  SP Derek LoweWednesday:  Season in Re... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:50:40 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/This_Weeks_Schedule_at_Talking_Chop_November_2_8/1483471 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/This_Weeks_Schedule_at_Talking_Chop_November_2_8/1483471 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/This_Weeks_Schedule_at_Talking_Chop_November_2_8/1483471 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/d/1d19f5fa94a90f2beaa5e50134268b976cc087ce/small/MLB_JUN_14_08d1.jpg With word coming down yesterday that the Braves and Tim Hudson have come to terms on a contract extension, the Braves officially have a surplus of starting pitching. In addition to Hudson, the Braves have Jair Jurrjens, Tommy Hanson, Derek Lowe, Kenshin Kawakami, and Javier Vazquez. Six starters for five rotation spots.Even though too much starting pitching is never a bad thing, but the Braves need a big bat in the middle of the order. With their surplus of starting pitching, the Braves can n... Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Should_the_Braves_Trade_Javier_Vazquez/1457977 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Should_the_Braves_Trade_Javier_Vazquez/1457977 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Should_the_Braves_Trade_Javier_Vazquez/1457977 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/2/72c199ce2f32c9aa14e32e4d14343ac259b72972/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f323757.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193FAC41A6BBF9596D52B67123B91FAC045.jpg More photos » 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. Browse more photos » Javier Vazquez was THE MAN tonight. The Atlanta Braves rode his hot pitching to yet another win against a Nationals team that they should beat (and did). He walked just one batter and gave up ... Fri, 25 Sep 2009 20:47:23 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Game_153_Recap_Braves_4_Nationals_1/1245880 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Game_153_Recap_Braves_4_Nationals_1/1245880 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Game_153_Recap_Braves_4_Nationals_1/1245880 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/1/e13904dc5694b5316feb5c4af47745f22faaf47d/small/Javier_Vazquez_28_d03e.jpg Braves' Javier Vazquez named NL Player of the Week He led Major League pitchers with 17 strikeouts (to go over 200 on the season). He went 2-0 with a 1.13 ERA, holding batters to a .182 average. This year he's earned the term fawesome. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:48:09 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Braves_Javier_Vazquez_named_NL_Player_of_the_Week/1169166 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Braves_Javier_Vazquez_named_NL_Player_of_the_Week/1169166 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Braves_Javier_Vazquez_named_NL_Player_of_the_Week/1169166 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/8/c89e61f65119b7172ec2a61125ba16166a97852f/small/Javier_Vazquez_28_6249.jpg The Atlanta Braves swept the once hot St. Louis Cardinals 9-2, in a complete-game gem from Javier Vazquez. The series sweep pumped some energy into a clubhouse that four days ago believed the playoffs were out of reach. They still may be, but the Braves have two series left with the Mets and one with the [...] Sun, 13 Sep 2009 19:30:47 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Braves_Sweep_Cardinals/1163669 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Braves_Sweep_Cardinals/1163669 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Braves_Sweep_Cardinals/1163669 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/e/0ed104d2d551804c20139075ef9e9b97afb80b70/small/Javier_Vazquez_28_1302.jpg by David J. Phillip - AP Atlanta Braves pitcher Javier Vazquez shutout the Astros through 7 innings, getting the win. View full size photo uploaded September 8, 2009 The Braves actually won a game they were supposed to win. They actually got enough offense for the win when their starting pitcher gave them a quality start. They actually won a game in which their bullpen was shaky, but persevered. Javier Vazquez was an escape artist tonight, creatin... Tue, 08 Sep 2009 21:58:19 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Game_138_Recap_Braves_2_Astros_1/1136425 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Game_138_Recap_Braves_2_Astros_1/1136425 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Game_138_Recap_Braves_2_Astros_1/1136425 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/b/db3c0e99cf9fefea86719dbed68d86ee0ebe42e6/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f316199.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193FAC41A6BBF9596D514C2B4125F58B0B5.jpg More photos » by John Bazemore - AP Atlanta Braves' Javier Vazquez did it with his arm and with his bat. Browse more photos » Finally! A win for the Atlanta Braves. Can we just attribute this win entirely to Javier Vazquez. He threw 7 innings of shutout ball, walked none, gave up only 5 hits, drove in a run, and struck out 6, all while only throwing 88 pitches (and an amazing 63 for strikes). If we had... Fri, 28 Aug 2009 07:35:36 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Game_127_Recap_Padres_1_Braves_9/1066687 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Game_127_Recap_Padres_1_Braves_9/1066687 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Game_127_Recap_Padres_1_Braves_9/1066687 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/b/db3c0e99cf9fefea86719dbed68d86ee0ebe42e6/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f316199.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193FAC41A6BBF9596D514C2B4125F58B0B5.jpg K-Ros says the Braves should keep Javier Vazquez The more and more I think about it (and the more and more poor starts Derek Lowe has), the more I think we probably need to keep Vazquez, unless we are just blown away by an offer (not likely in this market). Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:00:38 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/K_Ros_says_the_Braves_should_keep_Javier_Vazquez/780163 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/K_Ros_says_the_Braves_should_keep_Javier_Vazquez/780163 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/K_Ros_says_the_Braves_should_keep_Javier_Vazquez/780163 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/b/7b9d575055bedf02ed9e053c6b15dafe37dca442/small/Javier_Vazquez_28_5129.jpg More photos » by John Bazemore - AP 1 day ago: Atlanta Braves starter Javier Vazquez works in the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies in Atlanta, Thursday, July 2, 2009. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) Browse more photos » ESPN's Buster Olney blog post for today includes a rumor that the Braves are looking to deal SS Yunel Escobar and/or starting pitcher Javier Vazquez. In ... Sat, 04 Jul 2009 11:00:26 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/MLB_Trade_Rumors_Braves_Looking_To_Deal_Javier_Vazquez_And_Yunel_Escobar/770199 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/MLB_Trade_Rumors_Braves_Looking_To_Deal_Javier_Vazquez_And_Yunel_Escobar/770199 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/MLB_Trade_Rumors_Braves_Looking_To_Deal_Javier_Vazquez_And_Yunel_Escobar/770199 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/8/c89e61f65119b7172ec2a61125ba16166a97852f/small/Javier_Vazquez_28_6249.jpg Javier Vazquez pitched another gem saturday afternoon.  He threw 7 and 1/3 innings, giving up but a single run.  He lost, of course, because this is the Atlanta Braves, after all.  Enough of that: let’s focus on the positive.  Uh…I guess I already did that.  Okay, the negatives then… The Braves have scored one run in [...] Sat, 27 Jun 2009 20:21:09 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Braves_Fading_Fast/748692 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Braves_Fading_Fast/748692 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Braves_Fading_Fast/748692 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/b/db3c0e99cf9fefea86719dbed68d86ee0ebe42e6/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f316199.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193FAC41A6BBF9596D514C2B4125F58B0B5.jpg