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Sources: Braves finding it tough to shop Lowe

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:58:36 +0000

So, while Lowe is the starting pitcher the Braves most want to trade, they are finding it difficult to move him, according to major-league sources. The Braves' most extensive discussions concerning Lowe have been with the Brewers about a trade for outfielder Corey Hart, according to one source. ...

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MLB Free Agent Predictions

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:26:34 +0000

After slaving over this for many days, here are my free agent predictions! It is separated by current teams. I have written their new team next to their name. A/B=Elias Ranking. To make the list they must be ranked OR interesting free agents to me. ATLANTA BRAVES B - Anderson, Garret OF-Atlanta ...

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Recap of the AFL, plus news & notes, and an interesting idea

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:53:16 +0000

A recap of the 2009 Arizona Fall League, and how various Atlanta Braves prospects did. Plus, Joe touches on some various news tidbits around the league, and comes up with an interesting solution involving Kelly Johnson, Martin Prado, and the vacant first base position.

joelucia posted 8 hours ago from bravesheart.com

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Brewers-Braves deal would have hurdles

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:13:02 +0000

FoxSports.com says the Brewers and Braves have discussed a Corey Hart-for-Derek Lowe swap. But the Braves aren't believed to have much interest in Hart, and it remains to be seen whether the Brewers likely have concerns about Lowe's bulky contract.

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Braves add five pitchers to 40-man roster

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:46:46 +0000

The Braves 40-man roster additions are LHPs Lee Hyde, Jose Ortegano and Jonny Venters and RHPs Jeff Lyman and Kyle Coffield. Here are the short blurbs I wrote about these guys for a story that I just filed: Hyde, who...

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FanHouse: Braves plan to deal Lowe or Vazquez

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:16:13 +0000

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Is there a market for Frank Catalanotto?

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:40:46 +0000

When I was writing about Derek Lowe and conversations the Braves had with the Brewers I had to note that they were talking about acquiring Corey Hart. Of course that reminded me of Frank Catalanotto. Catalanotto was released by the Texas Rangers at the end of spring training when the team ...

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Obsessive Bradley Trade Watch: Milton to the Braves for Derek Lowe?

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:57:24 +0000

Here at Bleacher Nation, we consider it our duty to report any and all rumors involving the Chicago Cubs, no matter how unlikely. Frankly, that’s how we get involved in these obsessive watches. That said, many of the “rumors” are not, strictly speaking, actually rumors. They ...

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Kerry Wood: What’s His Trade Market?

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:40:01 +0000

he Indians signed Wood expecting to compete in 2009. Things really didn't work out that way and now the Indians are in rebuilding mode yet again. When a team is rebuilding, they really don't have any use for a 32-year-old closer who will be making $10.5 million in 2010.

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How about Kawakami for Hart?

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:25:35 +0000

Not surprisingly, the Brewers turned down the Braves offer of Derek Lowe for Corey Hart. I'm sure the Brewers cannot afford to take on the $45 million owed to Lowe. Hell, even half of that might be too much for the Brewers right now. But once again I have to ask, doesn't Kenshin Kawakami for ...

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Braves not interested in Hart

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:05:31 +0000

The Braves see the Brewers as a potential suitor for Derek Lowe. But contrary to a report on FOXSports.com, they have never been interested in trading the veteran sinkerballer in exchange for Brewers outfielder Corey Hart. The report indicated that...

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Yankees Interested In Gonzalez, Soriano?

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:40:19 +0000

An MLB executive tells Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports that the Yankees plan to pursue free agent relievers Rafael Soriano and Mike Gonzalez . However, another source tells Rosenthal that the Yanks intend to develop relievers from within the organization. Both relievers are Type A free agents, so ...

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Braves finding market hard for Lowe

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:03:51 +0000

The Derek Lowe signing of last season is proving to be a pain this off-season as the Atlanta Braves seek a trade partner for the right hander who has 3 years and $45 million left on a four year contract he signed last winter. The knocks on Lowe are that he turns 37 on June 1. He is guaranteed ...

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Red Sox Look to Upgrade Bullpen

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:32:29 +0000

The Boston Red Sox are looking at the medical records of Braves relievers Gozalez and Soriano. Mike Gonzalez recenty signed on with Scott Boras and is a Type A free agent. He posted a 2.42 ERA with 90 K's in 80 games last season. Rafael Soriano had an ERA of 2.97 and 27 saves last season. ...

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What they need: Marlins

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:28:42 +0000

The Marlins finished in second place in 2009, but the reality is they only scored 6 more runs than they allowed and the third-place Braves had a much better run differential. So Florida will have to improve more than a little if they’re going to compete for a playoff spot in 2010. ...

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My ballot: National League Rookie of the Year

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:05:38 +0000

Later today the Baseball Writers Association of America will announce their choice for NL Rookie of the Year, but first here's how my ballot would look: 1. Andrew McCutchen, Pittsburgh 2. J.A. Happ, Philadelphia 3. Chris Coghlan, Florida 4. Tommy...

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Blogging the Offseason: Atlanta Braves

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:14:47 +0000

Blogging the Offseason is a 30 team series in which I ask a blogging representative from each MLB team a series of ten questions about their desires and thoughts surrounding the offseason. Check out all of them here . Today's team NL is the Atlanta Braves and our guest is Gondee from the Braves ...

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Countdown to Christmas: #35 Phil Niekro

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:06:00 +0000

Niekro pitched for 20 seasons for the Atlanta Braves (two of those seasons when the team was still in Milwaukee). He was popular in the city of Atlanta for remaining loyal to a team that often had a losing record, as well as for his contributions to Atlanta charities. On August 5, 1973, ...

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Twitter / Ken Rosenthal: About to post story on Bra ...

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:00:41 +0000

Loader Twitter.com Login Join Twitter! About to post story on Braves' efforts to trade Lowe. So far, no good. Braves offered Lowe for Brewers' Corey Hart, but Lowe's $$$ too much. about 3 hours ago from web Ken_Rosenthal Ken Rosenthal Footer 2009 Twitter About Us Contact Blog Status ...

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2009 Braves Starting Pitching Review

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:56:26 +0000

Review of the 2009 Braves starting pitching. Includes full statistical analysis of Derek Lowe, Javier Vazquez, Tim Hudson, Jair Jurrjens, Kenshin Kawakami and Tommy Hanson.

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