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Open Thread 10/1: Nationals at Braves
October 01, 2009 by
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by John Bazemore - AP
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It's October baseball!!! But not the kind we were hoping for. This may be the last game we can "believe" in this year. I'd like to see Tommy...
Postseason hope might not be officially dead in Atlanta. But I think it's pretty safe to say it's...
October 01, 2009 by
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Postseason hope might not be officially dead in Atlanta. But I think it's pretty safe to say it's currently floating down the E. Coli-infested Chattahoochee River with Chad Paronto on its back.
From Mark Bowman | Braves.com
That is an absolutely amazing comment, capped...
Q&A Roundtable with Buck Martinez
October 01, 2009 by
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As part of the opportunities I've been given lately by the whole TBS Hot Corner promotion, I was given the opportunity, along with some other bloggers, to ask TBS commentator Buck Martinez some questions about the post-season. Here is one of the questions I asked him (and another...
LIFE.com features Braves legend Hank Aaron as Guest Editor
October 01, 2009 by
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Hank Aaron will be the guest editor on Life.com this week.
LIFE.com features Hank Aaron, known to many as the greatest living baseball player, as its "Guest Editor" this week, commemorating the anniversary of his last game in the major leagues. . For 23 years, Aaron...
NAHWAL 10/1: Nats @ Braves
October 01, 2009 by
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Day 4 of our special week of NAHWAL, sponsored by TBS Hot Corner, the official home of TBS post-season coverage, which begins October 7th. Play the pick-'em game and forget about the Braves woes. Remember to get your picks in before the game using the original three categories...
Game 158 Recap: Marlins 5, Braves 4
September 30, 2009 by
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by Gregory Smith - AP
Javier Vazquez took the loss, allowing 5 runs in 6 innings.
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The Braves fell short in their most important game of the season. Starting pitcher...
Open Thread 9/30: Marlins at Braves
September 30, 2009 by
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by John Bazemore - AP
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Get 'em back on the winning side Javy!
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Florida Marlins @ Atlanta Braves
09/30/09 7:10 PM EDT
Florida Marlins Atlanta Braves...
Career .300/.400/.500 hitter, only 14 in the history of baseball
September 30, 2009 by
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Career .300/.400/.500 hitter, only 14 in the history of baseball
Joe Posnanski writes a fantastic article for SI about the consistency of Chipper Jones and the Atlanta Braves. Well worth a read... it will cheer you up.
NAHWAL 9/30: Marlins @ Braves
September 30, 2009 by
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Day 3 of our special week of NAHWAL, sponsored by TBS Hot Corner, the official home of TBS post-season coverage, which begins October 7th. Remember to get your picks in before the game using the original three categories (Attendance, Pick to click, Above and Beyond pick).
The...
Atlanta Braves fans will have the opportunity to chat live with Braves’ pitcher Tommy Hanson on W...
September 30, 2009 by
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Atlanta Braves fans will have the opportunity to chat live with Braves’ pitcher Tommy Hanson on Wednesday, September 30, at 3:00 p.m. on braves.com.
Chat with Hanson today at 3pm.
Game 157 Recap: Marlins 5, Braves 4
September 29, 2009 by
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by Gregory Smith - AP
Atlanta Braves' Matt Diaz connects with a three-run home run against the Florida Marlins during the sixth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009, at Turner Field in Atlanta....
Open Thread 9/29: Marlins at Braves
September 29, 2009 by
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I'm curious to see if this will be another piggy-back minor league style start for Tim Hudson and Kenshin Kawakami, with Huddy going the first half of the game, and then Kenshin relieving him for the rest of the game. That worked out well last time.
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Braves Organist on Good Day Atlanta
September 29, 2009 by
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The Atlanta Braves organist, Matthew Kominski, was on Good Day Atlanta today. It's a cheesy local morning show, but it's about our organist, who has done a bang-up job this year.
A lot of video content today...
They’re giving away tickets for tonight at the Braves Clubhouse store at CNN Center. If you want to ...
September 29, 2009 by
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They’re giving away tickets for tonight at the Braves Clubhouse store at CNN Center. If you want to go and can’t afford it, here’s your chance.
Info from Rowland's Office
Get 'em while you can. I wonder if they'll be doing this all week?
Braves President John Schuerholz talks baseball and... business
September 29, 2009 by
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Atlanta Braves President John Schuerholz talks to Fox Business.
On Bobby Cox leaving baseball:
It was a great announcement because it focused on Bobby’s great career. He was an icon of a manager, a first ballot hall of famer and I’ve had a great pleasure working...
Believe? I remain skeptical about the Braves playoff chances
September 29, 2009 by
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I'm not trying to be a Debbie Downer this morning, but I'm also not going to jump on the Believe bandwagon of hype just yet. The counter slogan to "Believe" was written in a comment in yesterday's game recap and read, "I remain skeptical, do you...
NAHWAL 9/29: Marlins @ Braves
September 29, 2009 by
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Day 2 of our special week of NAHWAL, sponsored by TBS Hot Corner, the official home of TBS post-season coverage, which begins October 7th. Remember to get your picks in before the game using the original three categories (Attendance, Pick to click, Above and Beyond pick).
The...
Game 156 Recap: Marlins 0, Braves 4
September 28, 2009 by
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by Gregory Smith - AP
Atlanta Braves starter Jair Jurrjens delivers to the Florida Marlins during the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, Sept. 28, 2009, at Turner Field in Atlanta.
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Open Thread 9/28: Marlins at Braves
September 28, 2009 by
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by Erik S. Lesser - AP
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Crucial is too weak of a word to use for the next 7 games. It begins tonight.
Lineup
Florida Marlins @ Atlanta Braves
09/28/09 7:10 PM EDT
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A Speical Week of NAHWAL
September 28, 2009 by
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This last week of the season will be an exciting one, no matter what happens. So to add to that excitement there will be a week of "Special Edition NAHWAL." For the uninitiated, NAHWAL stands for Noc-A-Homa-Win-A-Lotta, which is a combination of the two original mascots...
Atlanta Braves Fan Confidence Surges to Match the Season High
September 28, 2009 by
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For the first two weeks of April, the Atlanta Braves Fan Confidence was high as Braves nation had an optimistic view of the season to come. With this latest late-season surge the Braves are on, including the current 6-game winning streak, the confidence level has returned to what...
General manager Frank Wren said he had no immediate plans to start looking for Cox's successor....
September 27, 2009 by
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General manager Frank Wren said he had no immediate plans to start looking for Cox's successor. However, those close to Wren believe he will look outside the organization because he wants to begin putting his own stamp on the organization after taking over for John Schuerholz...
Game 155 Recap: Braves 6, Nationals 3 in 10, SWEEP!
September 27, 2009 by
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This winning thing, this is fun, and I could get used to it. Derek Lowe was Derek Lowe and held the Nats close and allowed the Braves to get back into it after giving up 2 runs in the first inning, and then the lead again after the Braves had tied it in the fourth. Apparently the...
Open Thread 9/27: Braves at Nationals
September 27, 2009 by
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Today is the last road game of the year, let's see if we can end on a winning note. I am very aware that we are a mere 2.5 games out of the wild card... so close you can taste it. Hopefully Derek Lowe can get the Braves a little closer.
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3 game series...
Game 154 Recap: Braves 11, Nationals 5
September 26, 2009 by
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by Luis Alvarez - AP
Atlanta Braves pitcher Tommy Hanson throws against the Washington Nationals during the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, in Washington.
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