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Cox says Hudson is 'ready to go'
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 rehabilitation from ligament-transplant elbow ...
Atlanta's potential trade partners
Atlanta's potential trade partners
insider.espn.go.com — The Atlanta Braves rank 22nd in the majors in runs scored and 20th in OPS, and today... they are a game under .500 -- and two games out of first place in... (more) Atlanta's potential trade partners
Francoeur breaks out lucky 'turkey underwear'
ajc.com — Desperate times call for desperate measures, so Braves right fielder Jeff Francoeur said he’ll wear the same... underwear to Turner Field Tuesday that he wore on Sunday. He claimed the Braves are 7-0 when he wears his Thanksgiving-themed “turkey ... (more) Francoeur breaks out lucky 'turkey underwear'
Wilson says he is 'beyond tired' of such trades
post-gazette.com — The pattern has become familiar: The Pirates make a trade, a popular player leaves, and the remaining... players complain. And, of the latter group, shortstop Jack Wilson invariably stands at the forefront. (more) Wilson says he is 'beyond tired' of such trades
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Closing Time: Free passes for Pujols
Roto Arcade — ... this guy? He's already toed the rubber nine times, and the Mets are just 3-6 in those games (albeit they rallied to win at Pittsburgh Thursday). You're a big market club, New York – figure something out. Speed Round: Alex Gordon (hip) has hit Triple-A in his rehab work and should be back in the majors after the All-Star break. … Nate McLouth (hamstring) took BP and did some running Thursday but Bobby Cox nonetheless kept him out of the lineup. Yunel Escobar (hip) was ...

Friday's quick hits - Sheets doubtful for 2009
Circling The Bases — ... to believe he'll be back at full strength in 2010. - The Reds have activated Edwin Encarnacion from the DL following a two-month absence due to a fracture in his left wrist. Danny Richar traded places with him, going on the DL with a shoulder injury. Encarnacion was brutal before getting hurt, hitting .127/.286/.190, but it was just 63 at-bats and no one has stepped up in his absence. As a result, it's practically guaranteed that he'll get his job back. - The Braves have scheduled Tim Hudson's first rehab appearance from Tommy John surgery for July 19. If all goes ...

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