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Braves | Minor to pitch in AFL All-Star Game
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:09:10 -0800

David O'Brien, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Braves P Mike Minor is scheduled to start in the Arizona Fall League's Rising Stars Showcase Saturday, Nov. 7. He is 1-0 with a 2.51 ERA in five starts in the AFL this year.

Braves | Likely to have Proctor for two years
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:00:40 -0800

David O'Brien, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Braves RP Scott Proctor is likely to be under contract with the team for two years. His deal will pay a prorated portion of a $750,000 salary for any time he spends on the major league roster, and $12,000 per month while he is in the minors. Proctor's contract also includes additional incentives for appearances, starting at 10 games and increasing to a maximum of $250,000 for 50.

Braves | Hanson as closer?
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:00:34 -0800

Atlanta Journal-Constitution reporter Mark Bradley, blogging in the "Braves Beat", suggests Atlanta Braves SP Tommy Hanson should be tried as a closer. The Braves have $68 million committed to six starting pitchers and Bradley thinks Hanson would make a better reliever than throwing $5 million at RP Rafael Soriano or RP Mike Gonzalez.

Braves | Four file for free agency
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:53:07 -0800

The Associated Press reports Atlanta Braves OF Garret Anderson, RP Mike Gonzalez, 1B Adam LaRoche and OF Greg Norton filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.

Braves | Hudson deal official
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:12:37 -0800

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports the Atlanta Braves agreed to a three-year deal worth $27 million with SP Tim Hudson Thursday, Nov. 5. The deal is pending an elbow MRI.

Braves | More on Proctor
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:00:34 -0800

Updating a previous item, David O'Brien, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports the Atlanta Braves signed free-agent RP Scott Proctor (Marlins) to a one-year deal, according to his agent. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Braves | Proctor agrees to contract
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:27:54 -0800

Joe Frisaro, of MLB.com, reports the Atlanta Braves agreed on a contract with free-agent RP Scott Proctor (Marlins) Wednesday, Nov. 4, according to his agent, Mark Rodgers. The deal is a split contract with an invitation to Spring Training. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Braves | Hudson passes physical
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:33:12 -0800

Braves.MLB.com's Mark Bowman reports Atlanta Braves SP Tim Hudson passed his physical to essentially complete his three-year extension. The team will likely wait until after the World Series to announce the deal.

Braves | Soriano unlikely to be offered arbitration
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:28:05 -0800

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's David O'Brien reports the Atlanta Braves are unlikely to offer RP Rafael Soriano arbitration after he made $6 million last season.

Braves | Schafer update
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:32:58 -0800

MLB.com's Andy Johnston reports Atlanta Braves OF Jordan Schafer (wrist) hopes to begin swinging a bat in late November or early December and begin preparing for spring training. Schafer originally hurt his wrist on a swing April 10 but played through it.

Braves | Interested in Capps?
Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:05:55 -0800

Braves.MLB.com's Mark Bowman reports the Atlanta Braves may be interested in trading for Pittsburgh Pirates CL Matt Capps.

Braves | Enter the Chapman sweepstakes
Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:43:27 -0800

SI.com's Melissa Segura reports the Atlanta Braves have joined the list of suitors for Cuban P Aroldis Chapman.

Braves | Wallace hired
Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:04:20 -0800

The Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo reports former Boston Red Sox pitching coach Dave Wallace left his post as Seattle Mariners minor league pitching coordinator to take a similar position with the Atlanta Braves.

Braves | Gorecki becomes free agent
Sun, 01 Nov 2009 11:54:43 -0800

Atlanta Braves OF Reid Gorecki has been granted free agency, according to BaseballAmerica.com.

Braves | Baldwin to be reassigned within organization
Sat, 31 Oct 2009 10:19:17 -0700

Bruce Baldwin, who currently serves as the general manager of the Atlanta Braves' Triple-A Gwinnett farm team, is expected to step down from his position once a replacement is named, according to USAToday.com. However, he is expected to remain with the organization as a minor league consultant.

Braves | Freeman extends hitting streak
Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:47:43 -0700

Robert Emrich, of MLB.com, reports Atlanta Braves 1B Freddie Freeman extended his hitting streak to five games in the Arizona Fall League Thursday, Oct. 29.

Braves | Unlikely to deal Jurrjens
Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:29:49 -0700

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's David O'Brien reports Atlanta Braves SP Jair Jurrjens' name has surfaced in trade rumors recently because he's a Scott Boras client, and the team may not be able to afford him when he becomes a free agent. Jurrjens is unlikely to be traded as he's not eligible for arbitration until 2011.

Braves | Hudson deal could be $9 million per year
Thu, 29 Oct 2009 03:44:07 -0700

Updating a previous item, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's David O'Brien reports Atlanta Braves SP Tim Hudson's upcoming three-year contract could have an average value of $9 million per season.

Braves | Hudson close to new deal
Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:14:48 -0700

Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports Atlanta Braves SP Tim Hudson is expected to sign a three-year contract extension by the end of this week, according to major league sources.

Braves | Kimbrel yet to allow a run
Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:14:21 -0700

Robert Emrich, of MLB.com, reports Atlanta Braves RP Craig Kimbrel gave up one hit and struck out two in a scoreless ninth inning in the Arizona Fall League Wednesday, Oct. 28, and has not given up a run in his five outings.

Braves | Freeman has three hits Wednesday
Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:13:51 -0700

Robert Emrich, of MLB.com, reports Atlanta Braves 1B Freddie Freeman had three hits, including a double, in the Arizona Fall League Wednesday, Oct. 28.

Braves | Heyward won't return to AFL
Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:06:40 -0700

SportingNews.com reports Atlanta Braves OF Jason Heyward (hamstring) will not return to play in the Arizona Fall League this year because of discomfort in the area where his hamstring muscle meets his gluteus muscles. The team's medical staff suggested a few weeks of rest and rehab for Heyward. General manager Frank Wren said Heyward's injury will not necessarily hurt his chances of starting for the team in 2010.

Braves | Heyward leaves AFL for evaluation
Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:13:08 -0700

Braves.MLB.com's Mark Bowman reports Atlanta Braves OF Jason Heyward (leg) left the Arizona Fall League to be evaluated for a posterior leg injury.

Braves | Heyward sits
Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:57:29 -0700

Braves.MLB.com's Mark Bowman reports Atlanta Braves OF Jason Heyward (gluteus) has been sidelined for a week due to a strained gluteus muscle.

Braves | No decision made on most free agents
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:40:51 -0700

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports Atlanta Braves general manager Frank Wren said the Braves haven't made decisions on their other pending free agents, who are RP's Mike Gonzalez and Rafael Soriano, 1B Adam LaRoche and OF Garret Anderson. Of the four, Anderson is expected to sign with an American League team.

Braves | Johnson may not be retained
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:39:52 -0700

David O'Brien, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports it is uncertain whether the Atlanta Braves will tender a contract for 2010 to IF Kelly Johnson, who lost his starting second-base job to 2B Martin Prado.

Braves | Begin negotiations with Hudson
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:48:24 -0700

Mark Bowman, of MLB.com, reports the Atlanta Braves have started negotiations for a contract extension for SP Tim Hudson, according to general manager Frank Wren. Both sides are expected to continue talks over the next few days. It is believed the Braves would be comfortable giving Hudson a three-year deal worth $27-29 million.

Braves | Prado to start at second
Thu, 22 Oct 2009 07:23:06 -0700

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's David O'Brien reports Atlanta Braves general manager Frank Wren said 2B Martin Prado will enter spring training as the starter.

Braves | Two pitchers on trading block?
Thu, 22 Oct 2009 02:32:16 -0700

Atlanta Journal-Constitution columnist Jeff Schultz reports Atlanta Braves general manager Frank Wren may trade either SP Derek Lowe or SP Kenshin Kawakami in an effort to lure a power bat to the lineup.

Braves | Unlikely to pursue Holliday
Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:16:47 -0700

SportingNews.com reports the Atlanta Braves are unlikely to pursue St. Louis Cardinals OF Matt Holliday in free agency this offseason, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Braves | Could make a run at Holliday
Wed, 21 Oct 2009 06:50:36 -0700

SI.com's Jon Heyman reports the Atlanta Braves could pursue OF Matt Holliday (Cardinals) in the offseason.

Braves | Three opt for free agency
Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:40:53 -0700

David O'Brien, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Braves RPs Jorge Campillo, Buddy Carlyle and Vladimir Nunez have all opted for free agency.

Braves | Believe Hicks' defense is major league ready
Tue, 20 Oct 2009 07:26:42 -0700

Braves.MLB.com's Mark Bowman reports Atlanta Braves general manager Frank Wren believes SS Brandon Hicks' defense is major league ready. However, he hit just .237 with 10 homers and 131 strikeouts in 128 games at Double-A Mississippi.

Braves | Impressed with Minor
Tue, 20 Oct 2009 07:24:20 -0700

Braves.MLB.com's Mark Bowman reports the Atlanta Braves were criticized a bit when they took SP Mike Minor seventh overall in this year's draft. However, he silenced some critics by posting a 0.64 ERA in 14 innings at Class A Rome. "I've talked to some other people outside our organization and he was high on their charts and maybe the closest thing to pitching in the big leagues," manager Bobby Cox said. "I hear really good stuff about him."

Braves | Kimbrel had some control problems
Tue, 20 Oct 2009 07:24:11 -0700

Braves.MLB.com's Mark Bowman reports Atlanta Braves RP Craig Kimbrel allowed 45 walks in 60 innings in the minors this year. However, he struck out 103 batters as well.

Braves | Freeman slumped in the end
Tue, 20 Oct 2009 07:21:45 -0700

Braves.MLB.com's Mark Bowman reports Atlanta Braves 1B Freddie Freeman hit just .161 at Double-A Mississippi in August, which may have been due to a badly bruised left hand.

Braves | McCann undergoing second Lasik surgery
Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:47:26 -0700

Mark Bowman, of MLB.com, reports Atlanta Braves C Brian McCann (eyes) is undergoing his second Lasik surgery Friday, Oct. 16. He said there is no reason to be concerned after undergoing the same procedure twice in a span of two years.

Braves | DeMacio promoted
Thu, 15 Oct 2009 02:31:55 -0700

The Associated Press reports former Baltimore Orioles executive Tony DeMacio has been promoted to the Atlanta Braves' director of scouting. DeMacio replaces Roy Clark, who left Atlanta to become the Washington Nationals' assistant general manager and vice president of player personnel.

Braves | Hudson wants to stay
Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:13:36 -0700

David O'Brien, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Braves SP Tim Hudson indicated that he will take a "hometown discount" in order to stay with the team, refuting a report by FOXSports.com that said he would likely become a free agent. "This makes me sound like I'm saying 'Screw y'all, I'm out of here,' which isn't the case at all," Hudson said. "I've said all along that Atlanta was the place I want to be and that I'm willing to give them a hometown discount."

Braves | Hudson likely headed for free agency
Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:28:24 -0700

Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports Atlanta Braves SP Tim Hudson is likely to become a free agent this year, barring a knockout offer from the team, according to major league sources. His contract includes a $12 million mutual option for the 2010 season. The team is likely to exercise their end of the option, but Hudson can make the decision to decline on his end.

Braves | Three outrighted
Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:13:43 -0700

CBSSports.com reports the Atlanta Braves outrighted RP Vladimir Nunez, RP Jorge Campillo and OF Reid Gorecki to the minors Monday, Oct. 12.

Braves | Carlyle outrighted to minors
Sun, 11 Oct 2009 10:31:08 -0700

Atlanta Braves RP Buddy Carlyle has been outrighted to the minors, according to Yahoo! Sports.

Braves | Schafer removed from DL
Fri, 09 Oct 2009 10:56:15 -0700

CBSSports.com reports the Atlanta Braves removed OF Jordan Schafer (wrist) from the 60-day disabled list Friday, Oct. 9.

Braves | Could target Cruz
Fri, 09 Oct 2009 05:42:39 -0700

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's David O'Brien reports the Atlanta Braves could pursue Texas Rangers OF Nelson Cruz in a trade in the offseason.

Braves | Heyward won't be rushed, says GM
Thu, 08 Oct 2009 23:13:24 -0700

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's David O'Brien reports the Atlanta Braves are unlikely to rush OF Jason Heyward to the majors during the 2010 season like SP Tommy Hanson during 2009. "You don't want to put a whole lot of pressure on him," general manager Frank Wren said. "He's handled everything very well and I think we're just going to let him be Jason Heyward for now and not put too much on him."