2009 Draft Preview
mvn.com 6/9/2009 — Baseball's 2009 amateur draft is coming up on Tuesday and Wednesday. In his second guest post in as many days, our minor league analyst Stephen Keck offers a preview of what is to come. Who will the Braves draft? Will the draft be fruitful for the ...

Frederick Freeman Profile, Blog Posts, Stats, Photos - Atlanta Braves - MLB
sbnation.com 6/17/2009 — team player Talking Chop Blog about the Frederick Freeman Talking Chop Frederick Freeman Atlanta Braves #76 - First Base Born: 9/12/1989 Age: 19 Height: 6-5 Weight: 220 Place of birth: Bats/Throws: L / R rss Posts about Frederick Freeman last ...

Braves baseball from the Beach to Baltimore
talkingchop.com 6/17/2009 — Since I already used the TC group facepalm to tease upcoming stories and photographs, I'll have to say that if there's any other picture that sums up the group excursion, I would say it would have to be this one - cbwilk and I photobombing the ...

The Braves are no longer "America's Team"
bases.newsvine.com 6/23/2009 — The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Jeff Schultz notes that, with the Cubs, Yankees, Red Sox and Phillies coming to town, the Braves stand to play in front of hostile crowds at home for some time:

Cody Johnson Profile, Blog Posts, Stats, Photos - Atlanta Braves - MLB
sbnation.com 6/7/2009 — team player Talking Chop Blog about the Cody Johnson Talking Chop Cody Johnson Atlanta Braves #18 - Left Field Born: 8/18/1988 Age: 20 Height: 6-4 Weight: 195 Place of birth: Bats/Throws: L / R rss Posts about Cody Johnson last updated Jun 9, 2009 ...

Just what the Dr. Ordered
atlantabaseballtalk.com 6/4/2009 — What a start to June! After being no-hit for 6 1/3 innings, their feast or famine offense was going to lose another game in the NL East race; the Braves come back from 5 runs down to beat the Cubs in 12. It’s not just a win; it could be the shot in the arm the Braves need to get going.  ...

Todd Redmond Profile, Blog Posts, Stats, Photos - Atlanta Braves - MLB
sbnation.com 6/15/2009 — team player Talking Chop Blog about the Todd Redmond Talking Chop Todd Redmond Atlanta Braves #66 - Pitcher Born: 1985/05/17 Age: 24 Height: 6-3 Weight: 215 Place of birth: St. Petersburg, FL Bats/Throws: R / R Seasons: 0 Drafted by: the Pittsburgh ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Damon's right calf has Yanks cautious — Major League Baseball News
Because of a sore right calf, Johnny Damon was benched in the opener vs. the Braves on Tuesday night.

Damon out of series opener with sore right calf — SI.com - MLB
ATLANTA (AP) -- Left fielder Johnny Damon has been held out of the New York Yankees' lineup with a sore right calf Tuesday night against the Atlanta Braves.

Smoltz sees pattern in Kasten's work — Major League Baseball News
Red Sox right-hander John Smoltz worked for Nats team president Stan Kasten for 15 years as a member of the Braves, and sees Kasten rebuilding his squad with young pitchers.

Damon held out of lineup, Sabathia hopeful — Boston.com -- Baseball News
Left fielder Johnny Damon has been held out of the New York Yankees' lineup with a sore right calf Tuesday night against the Atlanta Braves.

New York Yankees ace CC Sabathia (biceps) thinks he'll be able to make next start — ESPN.com - MLB
Left fielder Johnny Damon has been held out of the New York Yankees' lineup with a sore right calf Tuesday night against the Atlanta Braves.