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TLP Book Club Book Review: Baseball Between the Numbers
January 21, 2009 by
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Good evening ladies and gentlemen and welcome to the first edition of: ?The Launching Pad: Official Book Club?.? I?m going to try and keep this segment going for at least the course of the next baseball season.? That way, the time involved in making this logo will pay for itself.? Speaking of ...
Merry Christmas, Braves Fans. I Hope You Like Your Coal!
January 21, 2009 by
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If you?re a Ramblin? Wreck fan, the Golden Tornado gave you something to cheer about this year. And hopefully next week?s Peach Bowl Chick-Fil-A Sponsorship Bowl will leave you happy as
If you?re a Hawks fans you ...
Smoltz is Boston Bound
January 21, 2009 by
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ATLANTA ? Veteran right-hander John Smoltz appears close to a deal with the Boston Red Sox according to MLB.com?s Mark Bowman. An announcement could come as early as
The deal calls for a $5.5 million base salary with ...
Turning things around, Braves sign Kawakami
January 21, 2009 by
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The off-season has not been what the Atlanta Braves had in mind when they entered the market with money to spend. With the fall-out of John Smoltz
Moving On
January 21, 2009 by
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When it comes to Braves faves of all time, John Smoltz topped my list. But even beyond the Braves, he will remain my favorite baseball player of all
However, from my childhood I recall with vivid clarity my fascination with Dale Murphy. The player who received cheers like no one else ...
A Profile of Kenshin Kawakami
January 21, 2009 by
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In the midst of Smoltz?s departure and the other dark clouds that have been surrounding the Braves? front office the past 3 months, a beacon of hope for success in 2009 shone through on Saturday when the Braves acquired Kenshin Kawakami, the long-time ace of the Chunichi Dragons of Nippon Pro ...
Hall Calls Henderson and Rice, Murphy Still Waits
January 21, 2009 by
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The Hall of Fame welcomed two new members on Monday, as both Rickey Henderson and Jim Rice were voted in by the Baseball Writers of America. Both players inclusion in Cooperstown may help shine a new light on the superstars of the 1980s, including Atlanta Braves legend and all around good guy, ...
Braves Add Another New Cast Member- Derek Lowe
January 21, 2009 by
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In the same day that saw Kenshin Kawakami announce his signing with the Braves, Derek Lowe agreed to terms with us and will ink the contract pending his phyiscal on
The deal is a 4 year $60 mill free agent signing that saw the Mets among teams losing out on acquiring his
So ...
Braves Shore Up Bench With Infante Extension
January 21, 2009 by
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Earlier this offseason, Frank Wren signed Greg Norton to a 1-year deal to anchor the Braves? bench as the pinch-hitting specialist.? Yesterday, Wren made another move towards maintaining one of the best benches in the league: signing Omar Infante to a 2-year deal worth 4.35 million with a club ...
Mission accomplished, Braves sign Derek Lowe
January 21, 2009 by
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ATLANTA ? The Atlanta Braves and free agent right-hander Derek Lowe have agreed to a four-year deal worth $60 million on Tuesday, according to the Atlanta Journal
Lowe, 35, is coming off a season in which he went 14-11 with a 3.24 ERA for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 34 starts. The ...
Braves Add Another New Cast Member- Derek Lowe
January 13, 2009 by
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In the same day that saw Kenshin Kawakami announce his signing with the Braves, Derek Lowe agreed to terms with us and will ink the contract pending his phyiscal on
The deal is a 4 year $60 mill free agent signing that saw the Mets among teams losing out on acquiring his ...
Mission accomplished, Braves sign Derek Lowe
January 13, 2009 by
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ATLANTA ? The Atlanta Braves and free agent right-hander Derek Lowe have agreed to a four-year deal worth $60 million on Tuesday, according to the Atlanta Journal
Lowe, 35, is coming off a season in which he went 14-11 with a 3.24 ERA for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 34 starts. The ...
Braves Shore Up Bench With Infante Extension
January 13, 2009 by
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Earlier this offseason, Frank Wren signed Greg Norton to a 1-year deal to anchor the Braves? bench as the pinch-hitting specialist.? Yesterday, Wren made another move towards maintaining one of the best benches in the league: signing Omar Infante to a 2-year deal worth 4.35 million...
Mission accomplished, Braves sign Derek Lowe
January 13, 2009 by
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The Atlanta Braves and free agent right-hander Derek Lowe have agreed to a four-year deal worth $60 million on Tuesday
Halls calls Henderson and Rice, Murphy still waits
January 13, 2009 by
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The Hall of Fame welcomed two new members on Monday, as both Rickey Henderson and Jim Rice were voted in by the Baseball Writers of America. Both players inclusion in Cooperstown may help shine a new light on the superstars of the 1980s, including Atlanta Braves legend and all around...
A Profile of Kenshin Kawakami
January 12, 2009 by
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In the midst of Smoltz?s departure and the other dark clouds that have been surrounding the Braves? front office the past 3 months, a beacon of hope for success in 2009 shone through on Saturday when the Braves acquired Kenshin Kawakami, the long-time ace of the Chunichi Dragons of Nippon Pro ...
Moving On
January 11, 2009 by
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It?s Sunday. I?m watching football wishing I was watching baseball. I?m moving
When it comes to Braves faves, John Smoltz topped my list during my adult life and not just as my favorite Brave. He was possibly and will most likely still remain my favorite baseball player of all ...
Turning things around, Braves sign Kawakami
January 10, 2009 by
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The off-season has not been what the Atlanta Braves had in mind
they entered the market with money to spend. With the fallout of
Smoltz
Smoltz is Boston Bound
January 08, 2009 by
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Thanks to our latest contributor Grant McAuley for today?s
ATLANTA ? Veteran right-hander John Smoltz appears close to a deal with the Boston Red Sox according to MLB.com?s Mark Bowman. An announcement could come as early as
The deal calls for a $5.5 million base salary with ...
Smoltz is Boston Bound
January 08, 2009 by
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The deal calls for a $5.5 million base salary with incentives that could push the deal to $10 million based on performance, a Major League source close to the negotiations told Bowman. Boston would like to use Smoltz as a starter.
A Letter to Mr. Jeff Francoeur
January 03, 2009 by
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Dear Mr.
You have problems.? Last season was abysmal, you know this.? You acknowledge this.? However, you have no idea what the root of your problems
Your problems are not a result of you gaining weight and working out a lot.? They are not a result of people giving you hitting ...
Merry Christmas, Braves Fans. I Hope You Like Your Coal!
December 28, 2008 by
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Merry Christmas, Braves Fans. I Hope You Like Your Coal!
December 28, 2008 by
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Folks, I hope you enjoyed your Christmas but this winter for the Braves has been one of discontent thus far. We pull down our stockings to find little more than a backup catcher, a Vasquez, and another knuckler named Niekro attmepting a comeback career.
TLP Book Club Book Review: Baseball Between the Numbers
December 27, 2008 by
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Good evening ladies and gentlemen and welcome to the first edition of: “The Launching Pad: Official Book Club”. I’m going to try and keep this segment going for at least the course of the next baseball season. That way, the time involved in making this logo will pay for...
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