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It’s to the restricted list for Kotchman
 

Published 22 hours ago by TD at Rain Delay

As I reported over at Baseball Digest Daily , the Braves have placed Casey Kotchman on the restricted list. A player can only be on the bereavement list for seven days, and teams cannot ask for another seven. So Wren was left with only one choice and that was to put him on the restricted list. Casey has been at his mothers side since last week, she’s in a Florida Hospital in the ...

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Injury Report: Rafael Soriano
 

Published 23 hours ago by TD at Rain Delay

According ESPN.com Rafael Soriano had elbow surgery yesterday. He had a ulnar nerve transposition and a bone spur removed, from his right elbow. The surgery was done by none other than Dr. James Andrews. Raffy should be ready to go come spring training. Random Posts April 20, 2006 — C-Rex walks it off, M’s comback 9-6 (0) April 5, 2008 — Rotation changes for this ...

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Don’t expect Schafer in September..
 

Published 47 hours ago by TD at Rain Delay

This is good news in my opinion . Though I think I’m one of the few that think that. Dave O’Brien of the AJC is reporting that guys like Jordan Schafer, Tommy Hanson, Kris Medlen and the like will NOT be called up when the rosters expand in September. I for one was never in favor of calling any of these guys up in September. Wren’s reasoning for guys like Hanson and Medlen ...

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Braves sign Elmer Dessens
 

Published 48 hours ago by TD at Rain Delay

According to Mark Bowman , Braves beat writer for MLB.com the Braves have gone out and signed veteran pitcher Elmer Dessens. The Braves have agreed to terms with Elmer Dessens on a Major League contract for the remainder of the 2008 season. The 37-year-old right-hander, who spent this year pitching in Mexico, is expected to join the Braves later this week. And it’s also noted he ...

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AFL Rosters Announced..
 

Published 2 days ago by TD at Rain Delay

The Arizona Fall League Rosters have been announced for the 2008 season. Mesa Solar Sox (Braves, Cubs, Marlins, Phillies,Tigers) So here are the Braves Minor Leaguers taking part. RHP Duente Heath RHP Tommy Hanson RHP Stephen Marek RHP Kris Medlen C Tyler Flowers 3B Van Pope OF Brandon Jones Pretty good crop of guys, though Van Pope seems a bit out of place for some ...

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Injury Update: Tom Glavine
 

Published 2 days ago by TD at Rain Delay

According to the Associated Press , Tom is a little sore after having season ending surgery on his elbow. Dr. James Andrews repaired a torn flexor tendon in Glavine’s left elbow. According to the good doctor the tendon hadn’t pulled away from the bone like the Braves doctors had thought. With that said, it’s still a long road of recovery and Tom isn’t sure whether ...

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Kotsay to BoSox
 

Published 2 days ago by TD at Rain Delay

Now I can’t find anything that completely confirms the deal, but because of the Sox putting former Brave JD Drew on the disabled list with a strained back- they need an outfielder. Kotsay cleared waivers earlier this month and the Braves are free to trade him. Here’s what ESPN has to say . Sources told ESPN’s Peter Gammons and ESPN The Magazine’s Buster Olney on ...

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Sorry for the lack of posting..
 

Published 6 days ago by TD at Rain Delay

It’s been a busy weekend and still is. We return to our regularly scheduled program tomorrow. And hey we snapped our loosing streak! Go Braves! Random Posts March 5, 2007 — Former Mariners Link ‘O the Day (0) March 13, 2008 — M’s make some cuts.. (0) May 28, 2007 — Smoltzy ruffles some Philly feathers.. (0) March 26, 2006 — A’s ...

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preGame: Braves @ Cards Gm1
 

Published 7 days ago by TD at Rain Delay

Game Time: 8:15p est (5:15p pst) TV: Sports South, MLB.tv Radio: WGST, 94.9, XM Channel 189 Tail of the Tape W-L Pythag RS RA OPS+ ERA+ Braves 56-72 63-65 576 584 105 96 Cardinals 71-58 70-59 619 568 111 120 Pitching Match Up IP RA ERA+ K/9 BB/9 K/BB HR/9 OPS FIP G/FB P/PA P/GS  ...

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Former Brave Sosa Suspended 50 Games
 

Published 7 days ago by TD at Rain Delay

Jorge Sosa, remember him? Well, as I reported over at Baseball Digest Daily - he was suspended yesterday for 50 games for testing positive for amphetamines . He had been pitching for Tacoma of the Pacific Coast League, apparently after the Mets designated him for assignment the Mariners plucked him off the scrap heap and signed him to a minor league deal. But now, his season is done as his ...

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preGame: Braves @ Mets Gm3
 

Published 8 days ago by TD at Rain Delay

Game Time: 7:10p est (4:10p pst) TV: Peach Tree TV, MLB.tv Radio: WGST, 94.9, XM Channel 183 Tail of the Tape W-L Pythag RS RA OPS+ ERA+ Braves 56-71 63-64 572 579 105 96 Mets 70-57 70-57 623 557 108 102 Pitching Match Up IP RA ERA+ K/9 BB/9 K/BB HR/9 OPS FIP G/FB P/PA P/GS Braves ...

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Junior ties Slammin’ Sammy
 

Published 9 days ago by TD at Rain Delay

In the White Sox victory over the Mariners, Ken Griffey Junior hit career home run #609 which ties him with Sammy Sosa for fifth on the all time list. It seems fitting in a way that his 609th came against the team he used to play for the Seattle Mariners. Quoth Junior : “It’s weird,” Griffey said. “I’ve watched Sammy throughout the years. Tying him, ...

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Injury Update: Matt Diaz/Tom Glavine
 

Published 9 days ago by TD at Rain Delay

Here’s a couple injury updates: It looks as though Matt Diaz is going to need another four weeks of rehab to strengthen his right knee. He originally was out with a partial tear of the ligament in his right knee and then re-injured it twice during rehab assignments. This will pretty much put an end to Matt’s already lost season. Tom Glavine still might pitch in 2009. Tom ...

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Kotchman leaves Braves to be with sick mother
 

Published 9 days ago by TD at Rain Delay

According to Dave O’brien of the Atlanta Journal Constitution 1st Baseman Casey Kotchman has been placed on the bereavement list to be by his sick mothers side. A player on the bereavement list can be on it for a minimum of 3 days or as long as seven. A team cannot be penalized so to speak for the move and are able to replace him on the roster until he returns. Brandon Jones was ...

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preGame: Braves @ Mets Gm2
 

Published 9 days ago by TD at Rain Delay

Game Time: 7:10p est (4:10p pst) TV: FSN, MLB.tv Radio: WGST, 94.9, XM Channel 183 Tail of the Tape W-L Pythag RS RA OPS+ ERA+ Braves 56-70 63-63 569 573 105 97 Mets 69-57 68-57 617 554 108 102 RD’s Take : We’ve now gone minus (-4). Pitching Match Up IP RA ERA+ K/9 BB/9 K/BB HR/9  ...

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2008 Scouting Report, by the fans for the fans
 

Published 9 days ago by TD at Rain Delay

Once again the amazing Tom Tango is looking for your help. For the sixth year in a row, I am once again asking for hardcore baseball fans to participate in the annual Scouting Report project, in which you evaluate the fielding characteristics of players on your team. If you have a few minutes, please drop by and evaluate your team. So here’s the link you need to get started: 2008 ...

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preGame: Braves @ Mets Gm1
 

Published 10 days ago by TD at Rain Delay

Game Time: 7:10p est (4:10p pst) TV: Peach Tree TV, MLB.tv Radio: WGST, 94.9, XM Channel 183 Tail of the Tape W-L Pythag RS RA OPS+ ERA+ Braves 56-69 63-63 566 566 105 97 Mets 68-57 68-57 610 551 108 102 RD’s Take : The Braves now have a +0 Run Differential. Ugh. Pitching Match Up IP ERA ERA+  ...

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Injury Report: Tom Glavine
 

Published 11 days ago by TD at Rain Delay

It all comes down to Wednesday for Tom Glavine and his pitching career. Glavine is scheduled for an MRI with Dr. James Andrews (boy we’re keeping in business..), it could go one of two ways. One way is that he can have his flexor tendon surgically fixed and continue to pitch - in 2009. Or the good ole Doctor could bring up the dreaded Tommy John option. For Tom that’s not an ...

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Reyes to start Game 1 vs Mets
 

Published 11 days ago by TD at Rain Delay

Well, at least it isn’t Chuck James. So there you have it, Jo-Jo Reyes will get recalled from Richmond to fill the rotation spot that should be Tom Glavine’s turn in the rotation. Just like Chuck James - this is an audition of sorts for Reyes, he needs to prove he can pitch at the Major League Level with some consistency. He’s proven he can pitch in the Minors, but has ...

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preGame: Giants @ Braves Gm4
 

Published 11 days ago by TD at Rain Delay

Game Time: 4:30p est (1:30p pst) TV: Sports South, MLB.tv Radio: WGST, 94.9, XM Channel 188 Tail of the Tape W-L Pythag RS RA OPS+ ERA+ Giants 52-71 50-73 470 579 87 98 Braves 56-68 63-61 566 561 106 97 RD’s Take : Blah. Pitching Match Up IP ERA ERA+ K/9 BB/9 K/BB HR/9 OPS FIP G/FB  ...

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