talkingchop.com - 6/10/2009
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Most of you are familiar with "bigjoe," the purveyor of the NAHWAL game here at Talking Chop, and one of my pinch-hitters while I was on vacay. Joe's a good writer and has done a great job here at TC, and now he's received an opportunity to start his own blog. His new blog, Braves Heart , will ...
More mocking the Braves pick in the 2009 draft
talkingchop.com 6/10/2009 — We already saw Baseball America and Baseball Prospectus select Alex White for the Braves in their mock drafts, and now ESPN's Keith Law does the same:
7. Atlanta Braves Alex White, RHP, North Carolina: Update -- Baltimore taking Zack Wheeler, San ...
Recapping the Braves 2009 Draft: Day 2, Part 1
talkingchop.com 6/10/2009 — As you read the reviews of the 4th through 15th-round picks, keep in mind that this is a group of draftees the Braves try to get 100% signed. After them they may take some flyers on kids they hope to sign, or kids they want to treat as summer follows ...
Recapping the Braves 2009 Draft: Day 2, Part 2
talkingchop.com 6/11/2009 — Of the 29 players the Braves have selected so far, 24 of them are college players. This is a departure from the Braves typical draft strategy of selecting a lot of high school talent. Click here for Part 1 of Day 2 coverage.
This next group of ...
The Secret Recipe for the Braves’ Success: Stop Doing That!
tomahawktake.com 6/11/2009 — 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 ...
Atlanta Braves Friday Draft Links
talkingchop.com 6/13/2009 — There is not a lot going on, as the draft is over, and it may be a day or two before we get official word of any signings, but I wanted to pass along some links to local coverage of the players the Braves drafted.
Braves high on Horry County talent ...
Why the Braves Should Trade Javy Vazquez
thebeardedicon.blogspot.com 6/11/2009 — So he struck out 12 in 8 innings today with no walks. So what? Anyone could do that, right? Look, I know Vazquez has been great this year, leading the NL in strikeouts with 105, sporting a 3.31 ERA, a WHIP of 1.03, and a .225 BAA. Did I say great? I meant dominant. So why on Earth should the ...
Gameday #60 at Braves
raisethejollyroger.com 6/11/2009 — Pirates (27-32) at Braves (29-29)
1:00–Turner Field, Atlanta
TV (Atlanta market only): SportsSouth
[ Here is the MLB Gameday ]
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The Bucs and Braves finish up ...
The Braves four tops
minorsandmajors.com 6/10/2009 — The Atlanta Braves linuep has a different look with Nate McClouth leading off.
Atlanta Braves: 'Series bound?
minorsandmajors.com 6/12/2009 — A look at the recent history of World Series champions doesn't bode well for Atlanta Braves fans. The power-starved Braves are struggling to generate enough offensive firepower for a playoff run, much less a return to the Fall Classic.
Braves bullpen combo paying dividends (AP) —
Yahoo! Sports - MLB News 6/11/2009
One night, the Atlanta Braves might count on Mike Gonzalez to get the last three outs. The next night, Rafael Soriano could be the one handling the crucial job. The Braves have two overpowering pitchers at the back end of their bullpen, and manager ...
