hardballtimes.com - 1/9/2009
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It's bad enough that the Braves have been given the baseball equivalent of an atomic wedgie by anyone they've tried to sign this winter, but now they've got out of town writers eyeing Braves' players like they're the 1958 Kansas City A's or something :
You've heard this story from the ...
Moving On
braveslaunchpad.com 1/15/2009 — When it comes to Braves faves of all time, John Smoltz topped my list. But even beyond the Braves, he will remain my favorite baseball player of all time. However, from my childhood I recall with vivid clarity my fascination with Dale Murphy. The player who received cheers like no one else ...
C’mon Braves, At Least Be Honest
sabernomics.com 1/9/2009 — Before I get started, I am on the record defending the Braves’ decision to not match Boston’s offer for John Smoltz . I think it was the right move; and, even though many disagree, I think it should be understandable from a business ...
Keeping Chipper In Atlanta
bravesblast.com 1/30/2009 — Chipper Jones is entering the final year of his contract with the Atlanta Braves and has made it clear over the past few days that he, without a doubt, wants to spend the entirety of his career with the club. He was selected by the Braves as the ...
Smoltz to leave Atlanta for Boston | redsox.com: News
mlb.mlb.com 1/8/2009 — ATLANTA -- John Smoltz's days with the Braves appear to be over. Multiple sources have confirmed that the veteran hurler will officially sign with the Red Sox within the next two days. A Major League source who was in contact with Smoltz on ...
Expectation management
hardballtimes.com 1/13/2009 — Braves GM Frank Wren, when asked whether he pays attention to the criticism he's received from the web:
Said Wren, speaking of the reason he strategically avoids such sites: “It’s not unlike talk radio, and I’ve stopped listening to talk radio. I don’t think the average sports fan calls talk ...
John Smoltz and the High Price of Hubris
community.foxsports.com 1/9/2009 — You're supposed to like John Smoltz. It isn't hard. Good guy, good teammate, great pitcher. Well spoken, active in his community, the face of the Atlanta Braves. Still. Something doesn't add up. Smoltz just signed a $5.5 million one ...
The Francoeur Arbitration Case
joeposnanski.com 2/13/2009 — From MLB.com: Francoeur Likely Destined for Arbitration .
Francoeur has requested a salary of $3.95 million, and Atlanta has offered $2.8 million. As their discussions have become more limited over the course of the past month, the two parties ...
Smoltz healthy, exploring options for '09 | MLB.com: News
mlb.mlb.com 1/5/2009 — LAS VEGAS -- John Smoltz still desires to play his entire Major League career for the Braves. But at the same time, as he attempts to return from major right shoulder surgery, the veteran hurler is letting some Major League teams know that he could ...
So Long, Smoltz
sabernomics.com 1/8/2009 — According to numerous reports , John Smoltz will be joining the Red Sox for a guaranteed $5.5 million plus the potential for $4.5 million in incentives. This has already started an uproar in Bravesnation, because Smoltz has basically gone out of his ...
Braves' offseason of mediocrity
ajc.com 1/11/2009 — Not so long ago, the Atlanta Braves were not merely a team. To players, the club was a sort of Valhalla, the ultimate destination for prospects and free agents alike. The payroll was high, a Cy Young winner seemed to pitch most every night and the ...
Being John Smoltz(kovich?) —
Bleacher Report - MLB 1/9/2009
Pride is an interesting thing. In global history, it has led men to many different extremes. In sports history, it has led men to free agency.
I don’t necessarily think that free agency is good or bad. It just is what it is. In fact, it is ...
