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Team Notebook: Atlanta Braves News, Rumors and Injury Updates
Braves | Peter Moylan will be in camp Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:56:34 -0800 Atlanta Braves RP Peter Moylan (shoulder) will be in spring training camp as a non-roster player. He said he has been playing catch from 60 feet two times a week after having rotator cuff surgery. Comment (0) | Share: Braves | Kris Medlen will be stretched out Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:56:11 -0800 Atlanta Braves SP Kris Medlen will be stretched out as a starter in spring training in case he is needed in the rotation to start the year. "We're going to stretch him out as much as we can so if something happens and one of the guys can't go, if we choose to he can be a starter," said manager Fredi Gonzalez of Medlen. "He's got that flexibility." Comment (0) | Share: Braves | Tommy Hanson very optimistic Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:14:26 -0800 Atlanta Braves SP Tommy Hanson (shoulder) said his arm is feeling much better, and he doesn't think he will be restricted at all in spring training later this month. "It feels better now than it did (in December)," Hanson said. "I'm definitely a lot more optimistic now than I was even last month." Hanson played long toss without any problems Thursday, Feb. 2. Comment (0) | Share: Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:10:09 -0800 The Atlanta Braves invited P Sean Gilmartin, P Ezekiel Spruill; C Christian Bethancourt; 3B/1B Joey Terdoslavich; and OFs Todd Cunningham, Luis Durango and Stefan Gartrell to spring training. Comment (0) | Share: Braves | Chipper Jones has escalators in contract Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:33:51 -0800 Atlanta Braves 3B Chipper Jones, who will be making $14 million this year, has a $7 million team option for the 2013 season, which will automatically vest at $9 million if he plays at least 123 games this year. He can make an extra $1 million in 2013 each for 128, 133, 138 and 140 games played in 2012. Comment (0) | Share: Braves | Jason Heyward worked out hard 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." Comment (0) | Share: Braves | Chipper Jones expects rebound from Jason Heyward 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. Comment (0) | Share: Braves | Chipper Jones not ready to retire Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:51:31 -0800 Atlanta Braves 3B Chipper Jones (knee) has completed a pain-free offseason workout regimen and is looking forward to beginning another season of his career after he contemplated retirement late last season. "I sit here with three weeks to go before spring training and I'm not ready to say this is it," Jones said. "I still feel I can go out and play a solid third base, which I did last year. And I feel I can still be productive in the middle of the lineup, whether it's in the three-hole, five-hole, six-hole or whatever. It doesn't bother me where I hit." Jones aggravated his right knee in November when he stepped in a whole and turned it while hunting. Jones had an MRI exam but chose not to tell the team about it at the time. Comment (0) | Share: Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:26:35 -0800 The Atlanta Braves signed free-agent P Buddy Carlyle (Yankees) to a minor league deal without an invitation to spring training. Comment (0) | Share: Braves | Jose Constanza's injury not serious Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:43:59 -0800 Updating a previous item, Atlanta Braves OF Jose Constanza (shoulder) stayed in his Dominican Winter League game Monday, Jan. 30, after apparently injuring his shoulder. Comment (0) | Share: Braves | Tommy Hanson, Jair Jurrjens expected to be ready Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:50:15 -0800 Atlanta Braves pitching coach Roger McDowell said SPs Tommy Hanson (shoulder) and Jair Jurrjens (knee) are both feeling great and are not expected to be limited at all in spring training. "Everything's good" with Hanson and Jurrjens, McDowell said. "I talked to JJ last week. Tommy's been in here working out. JJ says he's ready to go and Tommy says he's ready to go, so we'll just prepare as if they're 100 percent ready, which they are." Comment (0) | Share: Braves | Jose Constanza injured? Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:45:35 -0800 Atlanta Braves OF Jose Constanza (shoulder) may have injured his left shoulder while sliding head first in a Dominican Winter League championship game. Comment (0) | Share: Braves | Not rushing Tim Hudson Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:09:45 -0800 Atlanta Braves SP Tim Hudson (back) has made good progress since undergoing back surgery in late November, but the team isn't interested in rushing him back this spring. He could be a few weeks behind the other starters, which means he may not make his season debut until late April or early May. He was not in attendance at the team's voluntary early throwing program Monday, Jan. 30. SPs Julio Teheran or Randall Delgado could begin the season in the rotation in place of Hudson. Comment (0) | Share: Braves | Jason Heyward looking to stay healthy 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. Comment (0) | Share: Braves | Tyler Pastornicky healthy Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:27:34 -0800 Atlanta Braves SS Tyler Pastornicky (ankle), who will enter spring training as the team's starting shortstop, said his ankle is healed and he has gained 10 to 11 pounds in the offseason. Comment (0) | Share: Braves | Tim Hudson might not be ready Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:18:06 -0800 Updating previous reports, Atlanta Braves general manager Frank Wren isn't sure SP Tim Hudson (back) will be ready for the start of the season. "It's too early to know at this point. Everything is going well, he just may be slightly behind the other guys. Or he may not be. Or, we may choose to be a little more careful with him in spring, depending on how he responds. So there's some unknowns there, but it's going well so far. Quite frankly that's the beauty of having our pitching depth - if we need to slow him down, we have the personnel to allow that to happen." Comment (0) | Share: Braves | Tommy Hanson expected to be ready Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:05:30 -0800 Atlanta Braves SP Tommy Hanson (shoulder) and the team are confident that the right-hander is fully recovered from a partially torn rotator cuff in his right shoulder. Hanson "feels great," according to general manager Frank Wren. Comment (0) | Share: Braves | Peter Moylan re-signs Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:58:58 -0800 The Atlanta Braves re-signed RP Peter Moylan to a minor league deal. He'll make a prorated sum of $1 million for time in the majors, plus incentives. Comment (0) | Share: Braves | Avoid arbitration with Jair Jurrjens Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:02:24 -0800 The Atlanta Braves signed SP Jair Jurrjens to a one-year, $5.5 million deal to avoid arbitration Tuesday, Jan. 17. Comment (0) | Share: Braves | Michael Bourn avoids arbitration Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:35:37 -0800 The Atlanta Braves agreed to a one-year, $6.845 million deal to avoid arbitration with OF Michael Bourn Tuesday, Jan. 17. Comment (0) | Share: Braves | Eric O'Flaherty avoids arbitration Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:17:43 -0800 The Atlanta Braves avoided arbitration with RP Eric O'Flaherty and signed him to a one-year, $2.49 million deal. Comment (0) | Share: Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:23:22 -0800 Updating a previous report, Atlanta Braves 2B Martin Prado agreed to a one-year, $4.75 million deal to avoid arbitration Friday, Jan. 13. Comment (0) | Share: Braves | Avoid arbitration with Martin Prado Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:06:49 -0800 The Atlanta Braves agreed to a one-year deal with 2B Martin Prado Friday, Jan. 13, to avoid arbitration. Financial terms of the deal weren't disclosed. Comment (0) | Share: Braves | Jack Wilson can make extra money Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:40:31 -0800 Atlanta Braves SS Jack Wilson can make an extra $500,000 in incentives as part of his one-year, $1 million contract. Comment (0) | Share: Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:18:12 -0800 Atlanta Braves SS Jack Wilson's one-year deal will be worth $1 million. Comment (0) | Share: Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:50:58 -0800 The Atlanta Braves re-signed SS Jack Wilson to a one-year deal Friday, Jan. 13. Financial terms weren't given. Atlanta is expected to start SS Tyler Pastornicky this year, so Wilson will serve as a backup, utility player and insurance policy. Comment (0) | Share: Braves | Martin Prado, Jair Jurrjens likely to stay Fri, 06 Jan 2012 09:15:04 -0800 Atlanta Braves general manager Frank Wren said 2B Martin Prado and SP Jair Jurrjens are likely to be on the team's roster for the start of spring training despite all of the trade speculation surrounding the two players this winter. The Braves are still talking with the Baltimore Orioles regarding OF Adam L. Jones, but they want a significant return. Atlanta could also wait and dangle both Prado and Jurrjens at the trading deadline this summer. Comment (0) | Share: Fri, 06 Jan 2012 06:05:08 -0800 The Atlanta Braves signed free-agent SS Emerson Landoni (Yankees) to a minor league contract. They also released RP Dustin Richardson and 2B Marcus Lemon. Comment (0) | Share: Braves | Interest in Seth Smith cooling Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:28:58 -0800 The Atlanta Braves' interest in Colorado Rockies OF Seth Smith has cooled of late, according to a major league source with knowledge of the trade talks. Atlanta doesn't want to trade 2B Martin Prado without another move that will help their infield depth. The Rockies are not pursuing SP Jair Jurrjens in any trade. Colorado is currently focusing on minor trades as spring training nears. Smith has also drawn some interest from the Oakland Athletics. The Tampa Bay Rays are not in the hunt for Smith's services, even though the Rockies covet SPs Wade Davis and Jeff Niemann. Comment (0) | Share: Braves | No extension talks with Michael Bourn Tue, 03 Jan 2012 06:07:13 -0800 The Atlanta Braves haven't approached OF Michael Bourn's agent, Scott Boras, regarding an extension. Bourn is slated to be a free agent after the 2012 season. Comment (0) | Share: |
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