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Wren explores Braves' offseason needs
By Mark Bowman / MLB.com 11/02/09 7:10 PM EST ATLANTA -- As Braves general manager Frank Wren prepares for the 2010 season, he finds himself dealing with the surplus created by last year's successful rotation-reconstruction process and facing the reality that he may need to find a new closer.  ...
Atlanta Braves with David O'Brien
blogs.ajc.com — A few simple predictions for 2010 about the players we know will be here. Just for kicks. Escobar will explode into one of the top offensive shortstops in baseball with a .300+ AVG, 40+ doubles and 20+ homers. Medlen will be lights out with a sub-3.00 ... (more) Atlanta Braves with David O'Brien
Pitcher Scott Proctor, a Martin County native, signs with Atlanta Braves
Pitcher Scott Proctor, a Martin County native, signs with Atlanta Braves
tcpalm.com — Pitcher Scott Proctor will return to the mound in 2010. Proctor, the Martin County native, has reached an agreement with the Atlanta Braves on a one-year contract for the 2010 season, according to Proctor's Palm City-based agent Mark Rodgers. Proctor ... (more) Pitcher Scott Proctor, a Martin County native, signs ...
Hudson to extend contract
braves.gearupforsports.com — After passing a physical, it appears that Tim Hudson is set to sign a three-year $27 million contract extension to stay in Atlanta . Hudson will undergo a MRI on his right elbow to finalize the extension. Hudson took a hometown discount to stay in Atlanta, despite being able to make ... (more) Hudson to extend contract
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Atlanta's Offseason Needs
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com — If and when Tim Hudson signs an extension with the Braves, MLB.com's Mark Bowman says GM Frank Wren appears likely to shop Derek Lowe or Javier Vazquez. Moving one of the two veterans would create the financial flexibility to allow the Braves to pursue a first baseman, a closer and, possibly, an outfielder. It's a "strong possibility" that Adam LaRoche, Mike Gonzalez and Rafael Soriano will all sign elsewhere as free agents. Bowman says the Braves may consider signing Billy Wagner or trading for Matt Capps if they don't retain Gonzalez and Soriano. ...

Rotation reconstruction leads to surplus and maybe a trade
MLB Notebook - Major League Baseball New, Notes, and Analysis — Tim Hudson's three-year contract extension appears to be done with the formal announcement being the only remaining step in the process. The extension keeps Hudson in a Braves uniform until 2012. With Hudson returning to the Braves, his contract extension means Braves GM Frank Wren will continue his attempts to trade Javier Vazquez or Derek Lowe. The Braves pre-2009 rotation reconstruction led to a rotation surplus. Unlike last offseason, the Braves find themselves in a position to be able to move a pitcher. While it would be a luxury for the Braves to keep all three pitchers, the team has other needs to address. Trading Lowe or Vazquez would provide the Braves the financial flexibility necessary to ...

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