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…And That Hurts A Lot
October 01, 2009 by
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Well, after last night, the Rockies’ magic number is at 1 and anything short of a complete fold by Colorado and winning out by the Braves (which is entirely possible against the Nats) marks the end of the postseason run for 2009.
Last night’s loss hurts….a lot. ...
That Hurts A Little
September 30, 2009 by
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Last night’s games around the league provided a bit of a stumbling block for the Braves, who went into the night two games back in the NL Wild Card race. Tim Hudson just didn’t have his best stuff, giving up home runs to Uggla and Maybin and allowing 4 runs in 5 innings...
Home Stretch: 11 To Go
September 23, 2009 by
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So not to sound like a bad fan, but chances are, these are the last 11 games for the Braves in 2009. We’re 5 games back in the NL Wild Card and Colorado is playing some tough baseball. Believe me though, I’d love to be wrong on that statement, but I just don’t see it [...]
Schafer To Have Surgery On Wrist
August 25, 2009 by
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Jordan Schafer first injured his wrist in the Braves’ first home game of the season. He wasn’t the same afterwards – and was eventually demoted to AAA in favor of Gregor Blanco before the Braves traded for Nate McLouth
He’s worn a cast on it for the last month...
Atlanta Should Be Proud of Kawakami
August 21, 2009 by
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He’s won only five games this season. He’s lost nine. He has a 4.13 ERA. He’s not a power pitcher. He’s not a big name. And he holds down a spot in the Braves’ crowded rotation.
But Kenshin Kawakami is still a VERY good pitcher and deserves to be in ANY...
Smoltz Signing With Cardinals
August 19, 2009 by
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John Smoltz is expected to sign with the St. Louis Cardinals today as soon as he clears post-release waivers from the Red Sox. He is expected to join the rotation as their fifth starter.
Smoltz signed with the Red Sox this spring hoping to make a comeback from shoulder surgery and...
McLouth to DL, Prado’s Status Unknown
August 17, 2009 by
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It’s been a few games in the making, but the Braves finally put Nate McLouth on the 15-day disabled list today for a sore left hamstring. He aggravated the hamstring against Los Angeles last week and, after missing three games, returned to the lineup on Friday against the Phillies...
The Braves Are Back
August 14, 2009 by
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Back in the day when the Braves were on national television every night, were owned by a flamboyant cable television tycoon, featured a bevy of superstar names, and won the division every single year… there was no shortage of national press aimed in the Braves’ direction. These...
Braves Offense Now One Of The NL’s Best
August 08, 2009 by
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I recently Tweeted that I felt the Braves now have one of the top 3 offenses in the NL, to which someone responded “Top 3 lineups in the league? Really? I mean I love the braves too, but that’s a reach”.
I understand his sentiment, but my opinion is based on more than giddy optimism or [...]
Braves Trade Kotchman for Adam LaRoche
July 31, 2009 by
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Adam LaRoche is coming home. LaRoche, who was just earlier this month traded from the Pirates to the Red Sox, has been swapped straight up for Casey Kotchman, it appears. If you’re wondering how this trade stacks up, it’s about a straight up deal, if that. Casey Kotchman...
Source: Braves Acquire Adam LaRoche
July 31, 2009 by
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Update: Yahoo’s Gordon Edes (and MLBTradeRumors) reports that the Braves have acquired Adam LaRoche from the Boston Red Sox. There are a few confirmations that this is at least in the works, very close, if not confirmed. Monitoring…
SI’s Jon Heyman reports that now...
Braves Interested In Acquiring Adam LaRoche
July 31, 2009 by
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SI’s Jon Heyman reports that now that the Red Sox have acquired Victor Martinez from the Indians, they’re looking to move Adam LaRoche. The Braves are reported to be interested.
LaRoche is hitting .248 this season but that’s with 13 homers, 43 RBIs, and far too many...
Braves Should Trade For Nick Johnson
July 31, 2009 by
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Here’s the deal. Jeff Schultz of the AJC wrote earliera bout how the Braves haven’t made a move and yet all the contenders are making deals. Right now the Marlins – one of the only other contending teams that has yet to make a move – is reported to have offered...
Extra Boost Could Help Braves
July 29, 2009 by
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Here we are in late July, and with the Phillies considering trading their future for Roy Halladay, it’s time for Sports Illustrated to bring back the same slideshow they’ve used for the last few seasons hailing the “best midseason trades ever.” Of course, Fred...
Hudson Inching Towards Comeback
July 28, 2009 by
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If all goes as planned, we could see Tim Hudson back in an Atlanta Braves jersey by mid-August. Hudson has been sidelined for about a year after undergoing Tommy John surgery. Last night, he took the start in Gwinnett, throwing 4 scoreless innings of 4-hit baseball. 27 of his...
Hanson Had To Lose Sometime
July 27, 2009 by
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Tommy Hanson suffered his first major league loss on Saturday with the offense providing no run support. Hanson pitched 7 innings, gave up 2 earned runs, and got tagged with the loss. He’s now 5-1 on the year.
It had to happen sometime. It was still a great start, and the Braves...
It Wasn’t A Lack Of Power…..
July 22, 2009 by
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….it was the “Axis Of Feeble”
If you’re one of the many fans or national sports media types who still aren’t taking the Braves seriously, there is something you need to know… You are mistaken.
You observe that the Braves have little more thunder in their lineup...
Who Are You And What Have You Done With The Braves?
July 21, 2009 by
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It’s a fair question. All of a sudden we’re busting out for six run innings. Since the All-Star Break, we’ve outscored opponents 35-12. That’s thirty-five to twelve. That just happened.
We’re used to seeing the pitching we’ve seen over the last...
Braves Quietly Back On Winning Track
July 17, 2009 by
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If you consider the Atlanta Braves we all watched in frustration for the first 10 weeks of the ’09 season, it would be hard to put much stock in this team. BUT… if you’ve been paying attention to these Braves over the last month, you know that they DO have a real chance to reclaim [...]
Braves Quietly Back On Winning Track
July 17, 2009 by
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If you consider the Atlanta Braves we all watched in frustration for the first 10 weeks of the ’09 season, it would be hard to put much stock in this team. BUT… if you’ve been paying attention to these Braves over the last month, you know that they DO have a real chance to reclaim [...]
Braves Quietly Back On Winning Track
July 17, 2009 by
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If you consider the Atlanta Braves we all watched in frustration for the first 10 weeks of the ’09 season, it would be hard to put much stock in this team. BUT… if you’ve been paying attention to these Braves over the last month, you know that they DO have a real chance to reclaim [...]
Braves Beating Mets Like They Stole Something
July 17, 2009 by
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That line is courtesy of @reggielott on Twitter. But it’s so true. The Braves are up 10-0 right now and are still hitting. In the meantime, I want to link you to a video interview I did with OnTheBlack.com before the series started – go check them out to catch the whole...
Braves Beating Mets Like They Stole Something
July 17, 2009 by
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That line is courtesy of @reggielott on Twitter. But it’s so true. The Braves are up 10-0 right now and are still hitting. In the meantime, I want to link you to a video interview I did with OnTheBlack.com before the series started – go check them out to catch the whole...
Braves Beat Mets In Opener
July 17, 2009 by
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I hate to be the guy who says it, but we’re all thinking it: Finally, the Braves benefitted from every at-bat Jeff Francoeur had.
Don’t get me wrong – I like the guy – but I am glad he’s not hacking away for our team as we’re trying to take a crucial...
Braves Beat Mets In Opener
July 17, 2009 by
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I hate to be the guy who says it, but we’re all thinking it: Finally, the Braves benefitted from every at-bat Jeff Francoeur had.
Don’t get me wrong – I like the guy – but I am glad he’s not hacking away for our team as we’re trying to take a crucial...
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