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The Long Dark Tea-Time of Mike Hampton
It's hard to believe, but the Atlanta Braves traded for Mike Hampton before the 2003 season -- he's been a Brave for six years ... well, technically it's been six years. We forget that for the first three years (what I like to refer to as "the healthy years") Hampton was one of the best ...
Braves Need Sabathia – Because He’s Black
dugoutcentral.com — The Atlanta Braves should sign free agent starting pitcher C.C. Sabathia because he’s a great pitcher –... and because he’s black. There – I said it. And others should be saying it too. Oh – and they can afford him. (more) Braves Need Sabathia – Because He’s Black
Playing the Waiting Game
Playing the Waiting Game
braveslaunchpad.com — $60 MM for 4 years and a 5th year option. Meaning if AJ accepts we’d have him... for quite some time and presumably as our #1 starter. Bolstering a staff the currently touts little more than freshman Brave Javier Vazquez and sophmore Jair Jurrjens. (more) Playing the Waiting Game
Special Delivery
Special Delivery
bugsandcranks.com — Earlier this week, a large box was shipped from the offices of the Braves, addressed to Minute... Maid Park in Houston, c/o Mr. Drayton McLane. Plenty of air holes were punched in the top, and the inhabitant inside was kept comfy with blankets, padding ... (more) Special Delivery
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Throwing it around
Diamond Hoggers — ... about now, but it really will be here before we know it. Just two months and change until pitchers and catchers report. Are you ready? We sure are. -A sneak preview tour of Citi Field. [MetsBlog] -Citi Taxpayer Field, what a lousy name for a baseball venue. [Loge 13] -Mike Hampton spurned the Atlanta Braves to re-sign with the Houston Astros. [Talking Chop] -Teams are interested in Junior Griffey. More ...

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