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Manager Losses it on "Thirsty Thursday"
athbloggs.blogspot.com - 7/1/2009
Manager Losses it on "Thirsty Thursday"
— athbloggs.blogspot.com — What is it with the Rome Braves and their managers? Are these guys awsome or what? (Check... out these videos) Remember Phil Wellman's performance a few years ago? That still ranks as the all-time best I think. Now the Braves new manager, Randy Ingle is following in his footsteps and attempting ... (more) Manager Losses it on "Thirsty Thursday"

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mvn.com - 7/30/2009
Hohn's Actions in Marlins-Braves Game Inexcusable
— mvn.com — Home plate umpire Bill Hohn caused quite a stir during last night's Braves-Marlins game.  Here's what transpired:... Hahn called a strike on a questionable pitch to Brian McCann in the top of the eighth inning. Hohn stopped the game in order to go stand in front of the Braves dugout to argue ... (more) Hohn's Actions in Marlins-Braves Game Inexcusable

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An Argument For Siging Pedro
pabaseball.blogspot.com - 7/14/2009
An Argument For Siging Pedro
— pabaseball.blogspot.com — 1) If Bobby Cox ever charges the dugout, Pedro will be all over him. 2) He may... routinely bring a goodluck Hispanic midget dressed in Phillies gear to the ballpark. 3) The team hasn't had a decent jheri curl since Steve Jeltz left. 4) Quotes. The man is a bloggers dream. My favorite: I ... (more) An Argument For Siging Pedro

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Braves Player News: Conrad down, Johnson back from DL
nleastchatter.com - 7/23/2009
Braves Player News: Conrad down, Johnson back from DL
— nleastchatter.com — According to David O’Brien of the AJC , the Braves have sent Brooks Conrad back to AAA... Gwinnett since Kelly Johnson is coming back from the DL. Conrad had a great cup of coffee as he hit .344 and had 2 three baggers, two home runs and eight total RBI. I don’t know about this ... (more) Braves Player News: Conrad down, Johnson back from DL

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ajc.com - 7/31/2009
Chipper rips umpire over fist bump, ejections 
— ajc.com — By David O Brien The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Several Braves players said they were surprised and even shocked... to see umpire Bill Hohn bump fists with Marlins catcher John Baker after the final out of the Braves 6-3 loss Tuesday. While other ... (more) Chipper rips umpire over fist bump, ejections 

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ajc.com - 7/3/2009
Cox says Hudson is 'ready to go'
— ajc.com — Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox went out to the bullpen beyond right field to watch Tim Hudson’s... 90-pitch session Thursday afternoon and came back impressed.“He’s ready to go,” Cox said of Hudson, who is 10 months into what is typically a 12-month ... (more) Cox says Hudson is 'ready to go'

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Those Pesky Nats; Trade Winds
braves.gearupforsports.com - 7/6/2009
Those Pesky Nats; Trade Winds
— braves.gearupforsports.com — As quickly as I was ready to give up on the Braves’ chances for the postseason this... year, they went on a five game winning streak and closed the gap in the N.L. East to two games. To quote Al Pacino’s Michael Corleone from Godfather III, “Just when I thought I was out…they pull me back in.” ... (more) Those Pesky Nats; Trade Winds

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The Emergence of Tommy Hanson
mlbnotebook.com - 7/21/2009
The Emergence of Tommy Hanson
— mlbnotebook.com — Last night against the San Francisco Giants, Atlanta Braves rookie Tommy Hanson struck out a career high... 11 over seven innings. He allowed five hits and walked three, throwing112 pitches and surrendering three earned runs; his ERA is now at 3.00 (over 48 innings). The number that slaps me in the ... (more) The Emergence of Tommy Hanson

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bleacherreport.com - 7/31/2009
Five Reasons Crooked Umpire Bill Hohn Should Be Tossed From Baseball
— bleacherreport.com — Rogue umpire Bill Hohn and the Atlanta Braves have not gotten along very well this season. It... started at Fenway back in June when Hohn called a ball on a 2-2 pitch that was right down the middle to J.D. Drew. The next pitch Drew hit an RBI double. A ... (more) Five Reasons Crooked Umpire Bill Hohn Should Be Tossed ...

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Lou Piniella Voted Manager Players Would Least Like To Play For
foulballs.net - 7/1/2009
Lou Piniella Voted Manager Players Would Least Like To Play For
— foulballs.net — It hasn't been the greatest week for Cubs manager Lou Piniella. Not only is he feeling the... heat of the Chicago media with the Cubs scuffling, but he's also gotten into an argument with Milton Bradley in which he called his right fielder a "piece of ... (more) Lou Piniella Voted Manager Players Would Least Like To ...

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tomahawktake.com - 7/2/2009
Martin Prado Experiment Is Working
— tomahawktake.com — Is Bobby Cox finally getting it? For years we have been left with Cox keeping his veterans... in despite a bench of unknowns who truly want to make a difference on the team. I’d be the first to sign a petition that the Atlanta Braves need to move on with Kelly Johnson and Jeff Francoeur ... (more) Martin Prado Experiment Is Working

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mlbtraderumors.com - 7/4/2009
Braves Rumors: Vazquez, Escobar
— mlbtraderumors.com — Dave O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution says the Braves could deal Javier Vazquez or Yunel Escobar this... month. Here are the details: Bobby Cox and Frank Wren were deep in discussion for over an hour yesterday, so O'Brien has no doubt ... (more) Braves Rumors: Vazquez, Escobar

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Rumor: Braves looking to add Veteran Shortstop
digitalsportsdaily.com - 7/5/2009
Rumor: Braves looking to add Veteran Shortstop
— digitalsportsdaily.com — From the Chicago Tribune’s Phil Rogers Bobby Cox is at wit’s end with shortstop Yunel Escobar, whose... effort doesn’t always match his ability. It wouldn’t be shocking if the Braves shuffled shortstops before the All-Star break, perhaps adding a veteran such as the ... (more) Rumor: Braves looking to add Veteran Shortstop

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ajc.com - 7/11/2009
Hanson optioned to Gwinnett as procedural move
— ajc.com — Tommy Hanson has been optioned to Class AAA Gwinnett, but it's only a procedural move because the... Braves needed to get a fresh arm for the bullpen to get through the weekend. (more) Hanson optioned to Gwinnett as procedural move

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Braves Minor League Manager Melts Down. Again.
sportsbybrooks.com - 7/13/2009
Braves Minor League Manager Melts Down. Again.
— sportsbybrooks.com — Who says there’s no such thing as organizational personality. Following in the footsteps of Bobby Cox ’s... ML record 145 ejections, Braves minor league coaches seem to be upholding a tradition of epic manager meltdowns. Thursday, it was ... (more) Braves Minor League Manager Melts Down. Again.

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"Fans will love this kid," Braves manager Bobby Cox told MLB.com. "He's all out all the time. He's...
gaslampball.com - 7/16/2009
"Fans will love this kid," Braves manager Bobby Cox told MLB.com. "He's all out all the time. ...
— gaslampball.com — "Fans will love this kid," Braves manager Bobby Cox told MLB.com. "He's all out all the time.... He's one of those gritty old-timers. He's not old, don't get me wrong, but he plays like the old-timers." Hot start in Atlanta for Monte Vista grad (more) "Fans will love this kid," Braves manager Bobby Cox told ...

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baseballprospectus.com - 7/17/2009
Minor League Update: July 17 by Kevin Goldstein
— baseballprospectus.com — The rapid rise of Jason Heyward, a pair of prospects returning to form, and a big sleeper,... both figuratively and literally, in the Twins system. (more) Minor League Update: July 17 by Kevin Goldstein

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Braves honor Greg Maddux, retire his No. 31
usatoday.com - 7/18/2009
Braves honor Greg Maddux, retire his No. 31
— usatoday.com — On the day the Atlanta Braves retired Greg Maddux's number, his former manager Bobby Cox led the... praises. The 43-year-old Maddux ... (more) Braves honor Greg Maddux, retire his No. 31

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bases.newsvine.com - 7/31/2009
Umpire Bill Hohn is a disgrace
— bases.newsvine.com — I missed this previously, but apparently home plate umpire Bill Hohn gave Marlins' catcher John Baker the... rock after the Florida-Atlanta game on Wednesday: (more) Umpire Bill Hohn is a disgrace

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Speed Read: MLB Ump Fist Bumps Marlin Catcher
sportsbybrooks.com - 7/31/2009
Speed Read: MLB Ump Fist Bumps Marlin Catcher
— sportsbybrooks.com — This mustache belongs to the most hated man in Atlanta, MLB umpire Bill Hohn : (”No, you... listen to me, I’m telling a ‘you might be a redneck if…’ joke and there’s nothing you can do about it.”) Hohn ... (more) Speed Read: MLB Ump Fist Bumps Marlin Catcher

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