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Jason Heyward Fantasy Baseball News, Notes, Rumors and Statistics
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Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:24:27 -0800 Atlanta Braves OF Jason Heyward (shoulder) did physical therapy to improve the strength in his shoulder twice a week this offseason, and he also worked out with weights three times a week. Cardio work was also implemented, which involved a regular running routine. He has dropped from 256 pounds to 235 and is eating healthier. Much of Heyward's offseason was spent getting his mind where it needs to be for the upcoming season. At the start of the offseason, he went back to the basics of his swing with his personal hitting coach, C.J. Stewart. "I was working on my stance, working on my load," Heyward said. "Basically all the things I need to have as far as a foundation to allow my swing to work."
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:21:49 -0800 Atlanta Braves 3B Chipper Jones expects OF Jason Heyward to perform more like his 2010 season in 2012. "When the ball jumped off his bat (in 2010), there was a sound unlike you had ever heard," Jones said. "I didn't see that at all last year. It's due to some of things he was doing mechanically. The ball is jumping off his bat now close to the way it was in 2010." Hitting coach Greg Walker and assistant Scott Fletcher have fixed some mechanical issues that Heyward was dealing with when he dealt with a sore right shoulder last season. One adjustment he has made has been with the way the bat sits in his hands. Heyward is now keeping his bat more vertical while maintaining a loose grip as opposed to letting his bat lean back like he had it last year.
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 22:49:23 -0800 Atlanta Braves OF Jason Heyward (shoulder) struggled in 2011, attributed mostly to a right shoulder injury suffered in spring training. The shoulder injury restricted Heyward's swing, and he couldn't extend properly. He is looking forward to rebounding in 2012.
Tue, 11 Oct 2011 09:19:20 -0700 Atlanta Braves OF Jason Heyward's (shoulder) MRI exam on his right shoulder came back clean, and the MRI also ruled out complications with his cervical spine. He will begin a "maintenance and stretching program" for his shoulder.
Thu, 06 Oct 2011 05:14:53 -0700 Atlanta Braves OF Jason Heyward (shoulder) will have an MRI on his right shoulder to make sure it's sound before entering the offseason.
Tue, 04 Oct 2011 15:46:45 -0700 Atlanta Braves general manager Frank Wren said the team has not had any discussions about trading OF Jason Heyward after he had a disappointing sophomore season. "We've never had one discussion about trading Jason Heyward," Wren scoffed. "That's the furthest thing from our mind. That's never come up. Nobody's contemplated it." However, Wren indicated that Heyward will be in a battle for a starting spot if he doesn't show progress in his third season. Heyward said he still doesn't feel 100 percent healthy and is looking forward to resting in the offseason.
Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:29:59 -0700 Atlanta Braves general manager Frank Wren said OF Jason Heyward will have to battle in spring training next year to keep his starting job in right field.
Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:33:55 -0700 Atlanta Braves OF Jason Heyward is not in the starting lineup Monday, Sept. 26, as the team faces a tough left-handed hurler. SS Alex Gonzalez (calf) is back in the batting order.
Fri, 16 Sep 2011 13:06:43 -0700 Atlanta Braves OF Jason Heyward is out of the lineup Friday, Sept. 16.
Thu, 15 Sep 2011 13:13:54 -0700 Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez said OF Jason Heyward could be the team's "X" factor down the stretch and into the playoffs.
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