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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...
Looking Forward To The Mets
July 16, 2009 by
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To look forward to the Mets series to kick off the second half of the season, Colin from here at Braves Blast answered some questions for Matthew Falkenbury over at The Daily Stache. An excerpt of the article is below and be sure to head over and check out their site (and feel free to [...]
Looking Forward To The Mets
July 16, 2009 by
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To look forward to the Mets series to kick off the second half of the season, Colin from here at Braves Blast answered some questions for Matthew Falkenbury over at The Daily Stache. An excerpt of the article is below and be sure to head over and check out their site (and feel free to [...]
Looking Forward To The Mets
July 16, 2009 by
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To look forward to the Mets series to kick off the second half of the season, Colin from here at Braves Blast answered some questions for Matthew Falkenbury over at The Daily Stache. An excerpt of the article is below and be sure to head over and check out their site (and feel free to [...]
Looks Like The Braves Won’t Have Home Field Advantage In The World Series This Year
July 15, 2009 by
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That’s right folks, you heard it here first: looks like the Braves won’t have home field advantage in the World Series this year.
The main flaw from last night’s All-Star game is that Brian McCann only got one at-bat. Let’s be honest: He’s way better than...
Francoeur, Church Debut With New Teams
July 12, 2009 by
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Last night saw Jeff Francoeur and Ryan Church step onto the field in their respective new team colors. Francoeur, who admittedly was a little stressed about starting to play for his once division rivals, calmed his nerves early with a decent night at the plate for the Mets. He...
Francoeur Parts Ways With Braves
July 10, 2009 by
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After a couple months of looking to trade Jeff Francoeur, the Braves have finally come to an agreement with a taker. Ryan Church will be coming to Atlanta in a deal that sends Francoeur and cash to the New York Mets.
After starting his career in Atlanta in 2005, many expected Francoeur...
Braves Down Yanks In Game 1
June 23, 2009 by
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Tommy Hanson improved his record to 3-0 since being called up to the bigs and the Braves recorded their second shutout in a row tonight against the visiting New York Yankees.
Sparked by a 3-run third inning with a 2-RBI double from Garret Anderson and a solo home run from Brian McCann...
Rumors Of Demise Have Been Exaggerated
June 20, 2009 by
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In response to Colin’s post about the season being a loss for the Braves, Kent responds with his opinion on the matter:
As I write this, the Atlanta Braves still find themselves wedged slightly under .500. They’ve demonstrated no reason for Braves fans to wager a month’s...
The Braves Are Toast
June 19, 2009 by
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I said it. I admitted it.
As much as I want the Braves to add another bat, step it up offensively and back up their pitchers, it’s just not likely going to happen. And that’s another season down the drain.
Here’s the thing: The Braves have tried to pretend like they...
Maybe It’s Time For Bobby To Call It A HOF Career
June 15, 2009 by
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I love Bobby Cox, so it is hard for me to say this… but I would like for this to be his last season.
There are two facets to being a big league manager: Leadership, and strategy.
As a leader, there isn’t a better one anywhere in baseball. Players love playing for Bobby Cox...
Braves Need Outfield Upgrade
June 12, 2009 by
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Batting .240. One home run every 10 games. An on base percentage of .272. Folks, those aren’t last year’s stats.
Jeff Francoeur – “The Natural” – came into Spring Training with a new outlook on life. He was swinging differently, poking opposite field...
Braves On Track For October Baseball
June 11, 2009 by
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A quick glance at the NL East standings will remind you that the Phillies are in first place. But unless the defending champs make an impact move to bolster their pitching staff soon, they’ll be in Atlanta’s rearview mirror by the end of September. Perhaps much sooner....
Bobby Cox: 2000 Wins In Atlanta
June 09, 2009 by
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A walk-off single from David Ross in the bottom of the 15th inning of last night’s game marked the 2000th time in his managerial career that Bobby Cox has entered the locker room victorious. Having spent 24 of his 28-year career as a manager in the Braves organization, Bobby...
Hanson To Make Debut
June 07, 2009 by
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When the Braves take the field today at 1:30, Tommy Hanson will take the mound for his first major league start. That’s right, we’ve heard legendary tales of the 6′6″ pitcher’s fastball and curveball, but today we get to see it in person (or on TV).
Hanson...
Braves Interested In Penny?
June 06, 2009 by
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ESPN is reporting that the Braves are eyeing - get this - starting pitcher Brad Penny. The Red Sox are said to be eyeing Jeff Francoeur. The idea is that Kawakami has been very effective in his first 45 pitches and that the Braves could add Penny to the rotation and move Kawakami to the [...]
On Glavine and PR
June 05, 2009 by
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OK, so the Braves have a damn good rotation. We don’t have room for Tom Glavine, a Hall of Fame lock 43 year old coming off shoulder surgery. We paid him $1M without seeing him pitch and then rehabbed him, only to tell him we didn’t think he had the stuff to make it in [...]
McLouth To Hit Third
June 05, 2009 by
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Chipper Jones hits third for the Braves. He’s always hit third, and he prefers third. But even Chipper is willing to admit he may get more RBI opportunities with Nate McLouth in front of him. “Bobby wants to do what’s best for the club,” said Chipper, “...
Why The Braves Didn’t Need Glavine
June 04, 2009 by
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Tom Glavine was released yesterday by the Braves because Frank Wren and company determined that he wasn’t going to be effective at the big league level. They’re right. It was my opinion when Glavine was signed that once he finished rehabbing, he’d only be a mediocre...
Braves Trade For All-Star McLouth
June 03, 2009 by
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The Braves traded for All-Star centerfielder Nate McLouth today, sending three prospects to the Pirates. McLouth will provide a much needed solid power bat in the middle of the lineup, adding punch to the outfield as well as speed. The Braves part with Gorkeys Hernandez (came from...
Braves Call Up Hanson
June 03, 2009 by
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Tommy Hanson is coming to Atlanta. He’ll make his first start for the Atlanta Braves this Saturday against the Milwaukee Brewers. Hanson has been tearing it up in Gwinnett for the AAA ballclub with a 1.50 ERA and 90 strikeouts.
Hanson will take the rotation slot previously held...
Braves Release Tom Glavine
June 03, 2009 by
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Sources cloes to Major League Baseball report that the Braves have released pitcher Tom Glavine, who, just days ago, was reportedly healthy and ready to return to pitch for the Braves. Glavine was set to be paid $1 million when added to the active roster and another $1.25 million...
Schafer Demoted, Blanco Called Up
June 02, 2009 by
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The Braves sent the struggling Jordan Schafer to the minors today, calling up Gregor Blanco to take his place as the Braves’ center fielder. Schafer is hitting just .204 with 63 strikeouts in 167 at-bats - considerably slowed after a hot start. That’s a lot of striking...
Braves’ Pitching Abounds
June 02, 2009 by
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The Braves starting pitching continues to excel this season - and while Frank Wren searches for some more offense to back up the staff, the Braves are not lacking in starting pitching depth.
Derek Lowe is 6-3 with a 3.49 ERA (8 quality starts), Jair Jurrjens is 5-2 with a beautiful...
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