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Tom Glavine, SP, Free AgentHot off the Wire Fantasy Sports NewsBraves | Glavine will not file grievance Mark Bowman, of MLB.com, reports free-agent SP Tom Glavine (Braves) will not file a grievance against the Atlanta Braves after they released him, according to Gregg Clifton, Glavine's agent. MLB | Glavine taking season off MyFOXAtlanta.com's Buck Lanford reports free-agent SP Tom Glavine (Braves) said he will not pitch in 2009, but he is not retiring. However, Glavine did leave open the possibility of being involved in baseball broadcasting this season if the opportunity presented itself. Braves | Glavine may file grievance against team Updating previous reports, Gregg Clifton, the agent for free-agent SP Tom Glavine (Braves), has spoken with a labor attorney and the players' union about possibly filing a grievance against the Atlanta Braves, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com. Players cannot be released by teams due to financial reasons, according to the collective-bargaining agreement, and Glavine would have received a $1 million bonus once he made the big league roster. He would have made an additional $1.25 million for 30 days on the roster and another $1.25 million for 90 days on the roster. However, Braves general manager Frank Wren claimed Glavine was released for performance reasons rather than financial reasons. Rangers | Haven't ruled out Glavine The Dallas Morning News' Jeff Wilson reports the Texas Rangers haven't ruled out pursuing SP Tom Glavine (Braves), but they are unlikely to do so. MLB | Interest in Glavine FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal reports three teams have contacted the agent for SP Tom Glavine (Braves), but Glavine is unsure he wants to continue pitching. MLB | Glavine still wants to pitch ESPN.com reports free-agent SP Tom Glavine (Braves) feels healthy and plans on pitching again in 2009. "He wants to pitch. He feels great," his agent, Gregg Clifton, said. "He's still shocked about being released by a team he's been a member of, and he's not prepared to retire. He looks forward to pitching again in 2009." Braves | Glavine released ESPNews reports the Atlanta Braves released SP Tom Glavine (shoulder) Wednesday, June 3. Braves | Glavine looks good Tuesday The Associated Press reports Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine (shoulder) threw six scoreless innings with Single-A Rome Tuesday, June 2. He gave up just three hits while striking out two and walking none. Braves | Glavine to make rehab start Tuesday David O'Brien, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine (shoulder) will make his last rehab start with Single-A Rome Tuesday, June 2, and could join the team's rotation during their upcoming homestand. Braves | Glavine throws well in rehab start Adam Rosenberg, of MLB.com, reports Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine (shoulder) allowed six hits while striking out two in five scoreless innings with Triple-A Gwinnett Thursday, May 28. Glavine could join the team's rotation as early as Tuesday, June 2, against the Chicago Cubs. Glavine felt good during his rehab start and he threw as hard as 86 mph at times. He could receive one more rehab start in the minors next week before joining the big league squad. He plans to play catch Saturday, May 30, and throw a bullpen session Sunday, May 31. Braves | Glavine struggles in rehab start Saturday Updating previous reports, Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine (shoulder) allowed three runs and five hits over three innings Saturday, May 23, in a minor league rehab game for Triple-A Gwinnett against Toledo, according to The Associated Press. "I felt really good," he said. That is certainly as good of stuff velocity-wise on my fastball as I've had. The flip side was that I couldn't throw the ball where I wanted to. But I'll take that. I'd rather feel that my stuff was good and be fighting my location." Glavine is scheduled to make another start for Gwinnett Thursday, May 28, followed by a start for Class A Rome, before possibly rejoining the parent club's starting rotation in early June. Braves | Glavine throws three simulated innings Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine (shoulder) threw three simulated innings Monday, May 18, according to The Associated Press. Glavine still hopes to make a rehab start Saturday, May 23. Braves | Glavine could start rehab game Saturday David O'Brien, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine (shoulder) is scheduled to throw three simulated innings against hitters Monday, May 18. If there are not any problems, Glavine would like to start for Triple-A Gwinnett in a rehab game Saturday, May 23. Braves | Glavine throws Wednesday Mark Bowman, of MLB.com, reports Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine (shoulder) threw a 37-pitch bullpen session Wednesday, May 13, and was pleased with the results. "Based on what I did today, yeah, I could definitely pitch in a game," Glavine said. "It's just a question of am I better off trying to continue building arm strength in a controlled atmosphere vs. going and pitching in a rehab game." He will likely throw a simulated game Monday, May 18. Braves | Glavine set for simulated innings The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine (shoulder) is scheduled to throw two or three simulated innings Wednesday, May 13. If all goes well Glavine believes he would need two minor league rehab starts and then perhaps join the Braves' rotation in the last week of May. Braves | Glavine throws off mound Monday The Associated Press reports Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine (shoulder) threw off a mound Monday, May 4, and said he did not feel any pain in his left rotator cuff. He plans to throw another side session Friday, May 8, and could then make one or two minor league rehab starts. Braves | Glavine throws Tuesday The Associated Press reports Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine (shoulder) threw for the second straight day in the outfield Tuesday, April 28, and was encouraged with the results. He plans to throw from a longer distance Thursday, April 30, and off a mound next week. Braves | Glavine to continue rehab Carroll Rogers, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine (shoulder) will continue to rehab his left shoulder instead of retiring. He played catch Sunday, April 26, and Monday, April 27, and was encouraged with the results. Glavine is hoping to resume throwing off a mound by the end of this week. Braves | Glavine would consider retirement Carroll Rogers, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, is reporting Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine (shoulder) would consider retirement if his rehab from rotator cuff problems proved to be too extensive. "Right now, for me, the glass is probably half-empty, simply because I'm frustrated and tired with this whole rehab thing," said Glavine. He also said if he's not convinced in two weeks that he's seeing improvement in his pain level or the strength in his shoulder, he'll consider hanging it up. Braves | Glavine has rotator cuff inflammation Carroll Rogers, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine (shoulder) was diagnosed with inflammation of his left rotator cuff after an MRI Tuesday, April 14. He has been told to rest his arm for two weeks. Braves | Reyes to start Saturday Mark Bowman, of MLB.com, reports Atlanta Braves SP Jo-Jo Reyes will be called up from Triple-A Gwinnett to make the start Saturday, April 18, in place of SP Tom Glavine (shoulder). Braves | Glavine to have arm examined Mark Bowman, of MLB.com, reports Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine (shoulder) will have his arm examined by Dr. James Andrews Wednesday, April 15. He will now miss his first scheduled start Saturday, April 18, against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Braves | Carlyle, Campillo could enter rotation David O'Brien, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Braves RPs Buddy Carlyle or Jorge Campillo could receive a start Saturday, April 18, if SP Tom Glavine (shoulder) is unable to make his start. Other candidates to make the start would be Ps Jo-Jo Reyes, Charlie Morton or Tommy Hanson. Braves | Glavine suffers shoulder discomfort in rehab start Updating previous reports, Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine (shoulder) ended his minor league rehab start with Double-A Mississippi Sunday, April 12, after experiencing shoulder discomfort, according to The Associated Press. He was scheduled to throw between 50 and 60 pitches, but left after only throwing 36 in two innings. He gave up three hits, including a solo home run, with one walk and no strikeouts. Braves | Glavine to pitch in rehab assignment According to The Associated Press, Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine (shoulder) will throw 50 to 60 pitches Sunday, April 12, in a rehab assignment with Double-A Mississippi. Braves | Glavine to pitch Tuesday Mark Bowman, of MLB.com, reports Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine (shoulder) will pitch in a minor league intrasquad game Tuesday, April 7. Braves | Ross, Glavine retroactively placed on DL Updating previous reports, the disabled list stint for Atlanta Braves C David Ross (groin) is retroactive to Wednesday, April 1, and the disabled list stint for SP Tom Glavine (shoulder) is retroactive to Thursday, April 2, according to USAToday.com. Braves | Ross, Glavine placed on DL CBSSports.com reports the Atlanta Braves placed C David Ross (groin) and SP Tom Glavine (shoulder) on the 15-day disabled list Friday, April 3. Braves | Glavine allows three runs Wednesday David O'Brien, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine (shoulder) allowed three runs and seven hits in five innings against the Detroit Tigers Wednesday, April 1. Glavine said he is feeling comfortable and continues to become stronger as the season approaches. His velocity was still hovering around 81 mph and he hopes to increase it to 84 mph before he makes his first start of the regular season April 18. Braves | Glavine tosses four scoreless innings Mark Bowman, of MLB.com, reports Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine (shoulder) struck out three in four scoreless innings against the Detroit Tigers Friday, March 27. His fastball was hovering around 80 mph and he has now thrown seven scoreless innings this spring. Braves | Hanson may be odd man out According to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Atlanta Braves SP Tommy Hanson may be ticketed for Triple-A Gwinnett despite a 1-0 record and 2.45 ERA. It is not official yet, but the starting five pitchers for the Braves will likely be SP Derek Lowe, SP Javier Vazquez, SP Jair Jurrjens, SP Kenshin Kawakami and SP Tom Glavine. Braves | Glavine hurls three shutout innings Saturday Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine hurled three shutout innings Saturday, March 21, against the New York Mets, in his first start of the spring, according to The Associated Press. He allowed two hits, walked none and struck out one, while picking up the victory. Braves | Glavine to pitch Saturday Carroll Rogers, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine (shoulder) is scheduled to throw two or three innings in the team's spring game Saturday, March 21. Braves | Reyes could be No. 5 starter The Associated Press reports Atlanta Braves SP Jo-Jo Reyes could serve as the team's No. 5 starter if SP Tom Glavine (shoulder) does not return when expected. Braves | Glavine to begin season on DL The Associated Press reports Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine (shoulder) will begin the 2009 season on the disabled list, but is hoping to return by April 18. Glavine is scheduled to make his first start of Spring Training Saturday, March 21, against the New York Mets. Braves | Glavine throws Monday The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine (shoulder) threw two innings in a simulated game Monday, March 16, giving up two hits and one run while striking out two and throwing 38 pitches. Braves | Glavine to throw simulated game Monday The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine (shoulder) is scheduled to pitch an inning, maybe two, in a simulated game Monday, March 16. If that goes well, he could pitch in a Grapefruit League game at the end of that week, but nothing is set yet. Braves | Glavine throws second round of BP The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine threw his second round of batting practice Sunday, March 8, building up to a little shy of 10 minutes off the mound. He was still throwing at about 70 percent but was happier with how the ball was coming out. Braves | Glavine to throw Sunday ESPN.com reports Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine will throw to live hitters again Sunday, March 8, and will focus on increasing his velocity. Glavine hopes to pitch in a Spring Training game late next week. Braves | Glavine throws BP session Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine threw a round of batting practice on a back field Thursday, March 5, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He threw about 25 warm-up pitches and 20 more to hitters at about 70 percent effort, mixing in fastballs, changeups and an occasional curve. Braves | Lerew outrighted Carroll Rogers, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports the Atlanta Braves outrighted P Anthony Lerew to Triple-A Gwinnett to make room for SP Tom Glavine on the 40-man roster. Braves | Glavine dealing with pain Mark Bowman, of MLB.com, reports Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine (shoulder, elbow) has been dealing with normal pain in his shoulder as he has been preparing to pitch for the team in Spring Training. However, Glavine is not very concerned and will throw batting practice Thursday, March 5. He plans to make his spring debut late next week and is tentatively scheduled to make his regular season debut April 19. Braves | Glavine to arrive Wednesday Carroll Rogers, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine is driving down to Orlando and is expected to be in camp Wednesday, March 4. Manager Bobby Cox said Glavine wants to throw a couple of side sessions and then get into a game, so he might not appear in action until the weekend. Braves | Glavine defends testing program Mark Bowman, of MLB.com, reports Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine is defending Major League Baseball's drug-testing program. He also believes that commissioner Bud Selig and union leaders Donald Fehr and Gene Orza are receiving unjust criticism. "None of us have walked in their shoes. We don't definitively know what they knew or didn't know. I think in any situation, you can always look at it and say, 'Well, geez, they should have done this faster or they should have acted differently here,'" Glavine said. Braves | Glavine could join team March 1 David O'Brien, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine (elbow) could join the team in Spring Training March 1, with a goal of pitching in exhibition games within a week of his arrival. For now, Glavine will continue his throwing program at home. Braves | Glavine expected to pitch in Spring Training Jerry Crasnick, of ESPN.com, reports Atlanta Braves SP Tom Glavine (elbow) is expecting to pitch at some point in Spring Training. Braves | Agree to terms with Glavine Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports the Atlanta Braves agreed to terms to re-sign SP Tom Glavine on a one-year, $1 million deal Thursday, Feb. 19, according to major league sources. He will make an extra $1 million for his first day on the active roster, $1.25 million for 30 days on the roster and $1.25 million for 90 days on the roster, which would bring the possible total of the deal to $4.5 million. Glavine will also defer a portion of the money. Braves | Glavine would be No. 5 starter David O'Brien, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports free-agent SP Tom Glavine (Braves) would become the team's No. 5 starter if they re-sign him. Braves | Glavine could have deal approaching $5 million Updating an ongoing story, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports free-agent SP Tom Glavine (Braves) could have incentives in his one-year deal that would help the contract approach $4-5 million. Braves | Glavine close to re-signing Updating previous reports, FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal reports the Atlanta Braves are close to re-signing SP Tom Glavine. The deal should be finalized Tuesday, Feb. 17. Glavine would receive a $1 million guarantee, $1 million for making the Opening Day roster and two additional bonuses tied to the number of the days he is active, the source said. | Feature LinksFantasy Football Draft Guide FREE Fantasy Baseball
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