So, it’s easy to forget, but they’re still playing baseball games. No one really knows why. It’s almost certainly just a scam to suck in money from losers who cheer for other teams. Nonetheless, they’re out there. Playing the “postseason.” … Finish Reading
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Braves sign pitcher Livan Hernandez | braves.com: News.
No. No. No no no no no. Bad Frank.
… Finish ReadingThe end is near
Chipper Jones will retire at end of 2012 season | braves.com: News.
Given his comments about how hard it is getting to make it through the season, this is hardly a surprise. He could always change his mind, but … Finish Reading
One of these days…
Arodys Vizcaino undergoes Tommy John surgery | HardballTalk.
I will figure out why teams try to put off Tommy John surgery. By delaying it, they not only wind up costing them Vizcaino this season, they lose a year on … Finish Reading
Yeah, that’s a pretty good idea
Wren: Must be sure trades strengthen Braves | Atlanta Braves.
Generally, you want to not make deals that weaken the team, unless you’re the Mets or something where it’s a tradition. Wren says that they were never close to … Finish Reading
Kimbrel wins ROY
BBWAA.com: Official site of the Baseball Writers’ Assn. of America..
Unanimously. Freddie Freeman got most of the second-place votes, so finishes second.
… Finish ReadingWell, that’s something
Atlanta Braves trade Derek Lowe to Cleveland Indians, sources say – ESPN.
The Braves have to eat $10 million of his $15 million salary next year, but when you’re dealing with a Marianas Trench-level sunk cost like this, you … Finish Reading
LOOGY woogy
Braves to add Sherrill as third lefty reliever
Yes, the George Sherrill has been brought in to pitch to Chase Utley and Ryan Howard in the sixth and seventh innings. Congrats, George!
I’ll save it for the player analysis, but … Finish Reading
If there were any Marlins fans, they’d be so pissed right now
The Braves have officially traded for Dan Uggla, no Furcal rule in order because we have a press release. This is not a shock, considering that rumors have been flying the last couple of days, but what the Marlins … Finish Reading
Goodbye Melky!
Braves release Saito, Cabrera | Atlanta Braves.
Presumably he’ll be drowning his sorrows in milkshakes. The Braves didn’t have to make a decision on him yet (unlike Saito, whose contract stipulated his release) but they just couldn’t wait to … Finish Reading