talkingchop.com - 6/10/2009
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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 (following their progress in a summer league ...
rumorsandrants.com - 6/11/2009
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rumorsandrants.com —
There’s usually not much reason to watch the
Pittsburgh Pirates. And it’s painful to be one of...
their fans . But rookie center fielder Andrew McCutchen is certainly going to try and change that. Now, I had a headstart on this kid because I live in Indianapolis (home of the ...
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Pirates Rookie Ready For Prime Time
talkingchop.com - 6/10/2009
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talkingchop.com —
I guess the trend so far this year
is that the Braves are picking polished college pitchers...
from elite private universities. When was the last time the Braves selected two college pitchers with their top two picks? After selecting Mike Minor with ...
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Braves select Princeton right-handed pitcher David Hale ...
talkingchop.com - 6/10/2009
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talkingchop.com —
More photos » by Gregory Smith - AP
Browse more photos » I just sort of felt...
all night like we would come back and win this one -- "only down by two runs, ...
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Game 57 Recap: Pirates 3, Braves 4
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... first pick - Talking Chop I give this pick a grade of B+. That's kind of how you could describe Minor. He's polished, but not flashy.
Braves select Princeton right-handed pitcher David Hale with their second pick - Talking Chop I guess the trend so far this year is that the Braves are picking polished college pitchers from elite private universities. When was the last time the Braves selected two college pitchers with their top two picks?
Recapping the Braves 2009 Draft: Day 2, Part 1 - Talking Chop There are definitely some ...
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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.
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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.
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Braves On Track For October Baseball
bravesblast.com 6/12/2009 — A quick glance at the NL East standings will remind you that the Phillies are in first place. But unless the defending champs make an impact move to bolster their pitching staff soon, they’ll be in Atlanta’s rearview mirror by the end of ...
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 ...
