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June 17, 2009 by
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The Braves have been bringing more dead things back to life lately than George Romero. They single handedly resuscitated two defunct offenses in the Orioles and Reds, while failing to reanimate their own. Standing at the precipice of the hardest part of their schedule, when they...
Start Over
June 16, 2009 by
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The phalanx of Division flags circling Turner Field’s eaves, cutting across a mind boggling decade and a half swath of uninterrupted dominanance, seem to be slipping further and further into cob-webbed obscurity, representing a bygone era as mysterious and dated as Stonehenge...
Tommy Hanson Gets First Win
June 13, 2009 by
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Tommy Hanson didn’t fool anyone into thinking he was Johan Santana Friday night against the Orioles, but aided by a cameo appearance by the Braves offense, he earned his first victory, and more importantly, precluded what would have been a three game skid and a loss to start...
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June 11, 2009 by
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If the Atlanta Braves are to challenge for the 2009 NL East title, several things MUST happen.
Jeff Francoeur has to learn to stay in the batters box long enough to see more than 10 pitches a night. He must holster his weapon (if it still qualifies as such) for the first pitch at least half [...]
Yunel Keeps His Cool, and Stays Hot
June 10, 2009 by
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Yunel Escobar is unpredictable. His adventures on the base paths night after night range from bold to obstinately asinine. His smattering of English concedes to a repertoire of colorful expressions, facial and physical, that give us clues to his temperment at the moment. So, when his...
Braves Outlast Pirates in 15th
June 09, 2009 by
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The Atlanta Braves were held scoreless for 8 innings tonight; thanks to some nifty pitching out of the bullpen, so were the Pirates. By the end of the near five hour marathon which left the roster exhausted–both literally and physically–and one day after the much hyped...
Tommy Hanson’s Debut Stunk
June 07, 2009 by
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Tommy Hanson didn’t look too good today, giving up three long balls. So many Atlanta Braves fans were hoping so much that Hanson would pitch well, but they were all disappointed.
Is this bad news for the Braves? It could be. But let’s hope not.
Hanson, whose ERA was under...
John Schuerholz and Frank Wren Cause Another Loss To Brewers
June 07, 2009 by
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Every loss this season I am going to blame on Atlanta Braves general manager Frank Wren and John Schuerholz because I can.
One week after abruptly releasing Tom Glavine, and then apologizing in pathetic fashion for the way it was done, the Braves prepare to bring up rookie sensation...
John Schuerholz Is A Coward and Causes Shutloss Loss To Brewers
June 06, 2009 by
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I am not going to boast here and say that Tom Glavine was going to be a viable member of the Atlanta Braves rotation when you have a minor leaguer who is striking out nine guys a game.
But team president John Schuerholz’s apology today for the way Glavine was dismissed from the...
Atlanta Braves Acquire Nate McLouth and Drop Icon Tom Glavine
June 04, 2009 by
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It was a huge day yesterday for the Atlanta Braves as the team made a splash for a center fielder. The Braves haven’t had a solid center fielder since Andruw Jones, and when his hitting hit the bottom of the barrel, so did the Braves.
The Braves gave up a possible pitching stud...
Atlanta Braves Lose Series To San Fran Giants
May 28, 2009 by
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The Braves and Giants have identical records after a poor series this week that ended last night with Randy Johnson getting his 299th win.
Next up are the Arizona Diamondbacks, who weren’t exactly easy to the Braves the week before.
After a stellar start against the Blue Jays...
Interleague Play Begins For Atlanta Against Old Foes Blue Jays
May 26, 2009 by
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After a less than stellar series against the woeful Colorado Rockies, the mediocre Atlanta Braves host the hot Toronto Blue Jays.
The series starts off with Jays top ace Roy Halladay against Kenshin Kawakami, who is 2-5 with a plus-5 ERA. Kawakami is not the pitcher the Braves should...
Kenshin Kawakami Outpitches Roy Halladay
May 26, 2009 by
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Who knew Kenshin Kawakami had more than three pitches. The old-timer in Japan turned rookie in the United States outpitched Blue Jays star Roy Halladay for an exciting win tonight at Turner Field.
Kawakami had seven strikeouts. The Braves went into the ninth with a one-run lead.
Mike...
Jair Jurrjens Pitches Gem Against Colorado Rockies
May 19, 2009 by
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Jair Jurrjens got some run support in a gem of a start against the Colorado Rockies tonight.
Casey Kotchman went 3-5, including a two-run double in the eighth, and Jurrjens pitched seven innings with eight strikeouts.The 8-1 win brings the Braves back to .500 for the year and in contention...
Atlanta Braves Lose To Colorado Rockies: One Run In 18 Innings Are Your Braves
May 19, 2009 by
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The Atlanta Braves continue to be the most inconsistent team in baseball, losing to the Colorado Rockies at home again, 5-1. Derek Lowe pitched well once again, but the Braves couldn’t get the offense going.
Jason Marquis just pitched a better game in front of a pitifully low...
Tomahawk Take To Take Over
May 18, 2009 by
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Welcome folks. My name is Dan and I am the new chief blogger for Tomahawk Take. I own and run BravesNuWorld, which I will probably just let die to work on this blog.
I’ve been a Braves fan since 1989. We all had a great run in the playoffs, only to watch the team these past [...]
Jeff Francoeur Needs To Just Stop Talking
May 17, 2009 by
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In an ESPN.com article published on Monday that highlighted the importance of being patient at the plate, Braves right fielder Jeff Francoeur summed up his knowledge of the game of baseball with one of the most idiotic statements I have ever heard come from the mouth of a Major Leaguer...
Game Preview: Atlanta Braves (11-15) at Florida Marlins (15-12)
May 14, 2009 by
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GAME PREVIEW
Atlanta Braves (11-15) at Florida Marlins (15-12)
Pitching matchup: Derek Lowe (3-1, 3.03 ERA) vs. Graham Taylor (0-1, 6.23 ERA)
Time: 7:10 p.m. EDT
Location: Dolphin Stadium, Atlanta
TV: SportSouth Radio: 640 WGST
Weather: Partly Cloudy, 81 degrees
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Hit Parade Storms Florida, Braves outlast Marlins in series opener 8-6
May 14, 2009 by
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Game No.27 Recap: Braves 8, Marlins 6
For whatever reason, when the Braves (12-15) decide to score, the runs seem to come in bunches.
That dreaded quality is one of the many reasons this club has been held back during the first month or so of the season. One day they’ll be...
Game Preview: Atlanta Braves (12-15) at Florida Marlins (15-13)
May 14, 2009 by
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GAME PREVIEW
Atlanta Braves (12-15) at Florida Marlins (15-13)
Pitching matchup: Jair Jurrjens (2-2, 1.89 ERA) vs. Anibal Sanchez (1-3, 5.46 ERA)
Time: 12:10 p.m. EDT
Location: Dolphin Stadium, Atlanta
TV: SportSouth Radio: 640 WGST
Weather: Partly Cloudy, 84 degrees
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Kotchman and Jurrjens Help Atlanta Reel In The Marlins 4-2
May 14, 2009 by
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Game No.28 Recap: Braves 4, Marlins 2
This was the formula that the Atlanta Braves hoped would surface when they set their regular season roster at the end of Spring Training: stellar starting pitching and timely hitting coupled with dominanting relief work will equal a “W...
McCann Set To Return To Braves Lineup Tonight
May 14, 2009 by
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After a successful rehab start for AAA Gwinnett on Thursday night, Braves catcher Brian McCann will rejoin the Atlanta lineup tonight for the first game of a three-game set with the National League East division-rival Philadelphia Phillies.
McCann was placed on the disabled-list on...
Game Preview: Atlanta Braves (13-15) at Philadelphia Phillies (14-12)
May 14, 2009 by
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GAME PREVIEW
Atlanta Braves (13-15) at Philadelphia Phillies (14-12)
Pitching matchup: Jo-Jo Reyes (0-1, 5.00 ERA) vs. Cole Hamels (0-2, 7.27 ERA)
Time: 7:05 p.m. EDT
Location: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia
TV: Peachtree TV Radio: WGST 640
Weather: Mostly Cloudy, 73 degrees
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Braves Botch Series Opener As Phillies Drop A Ten Spot
May 14, 2009 by
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Game No.29 Recap: Phillies 10,
Braves 6
Again, why exactly hasn’t Tommy Hanson been called up from AAA Gwinnett?
After tonight’s horrendous performance from Jo-Jo Reyes (0-2), I really don’t see there being any other excuses to keep the super prospect down...
Game Preview: Atlanta Braves (13-16) at Philadelphia Phillies (15-12)
May 14, 2009 by
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GAME PREVIEW
Atlanta Braves (13-16) at Philadelphia Phillies (15-12)
Pitching matchup: Javier Vazquez (2-3, 4.19 ERA) vs. Joe Blanton (1-2, 6.84 ERA)
Time: 3:40 p.m. EDT
Location: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia
TV: Fox (National Game of the Week) Radio: WGST 640
Weather: Cloudy,...
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