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Team Notebook: Atlanta Braves News, Rumors and Injury Updates
 Braves | Perez a candidate to replace Cox Braves.MLB.com's Mark Bowman reports former Atlanta Braves C Eddie Perez is one of the top candidates to replace manager Bobby Cox when he retires after this season. Braves | Kawakami solid in 21-start stretch Braves.MLB.com's Mark Bowman reports Atlanta Braves SP Kenshin Kawakami was 6-7 with a 3.42 ERA in a 21-start stretch from May 5 to Aug. 31 last year. Braves | Not interested in Dye The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's David O'Brien reports the Atlanta Braves aren't interested in free-agent OF Jermaine Dye (White Sox). Braves | Eighteen earn spring invites Players extended invites include OFs Jason Heyward, Matt Young, Brent Clevlen, Mitch Jones and Cody Johnson, Ps Scott Proctor, Mike Minor, Chris Resop, Mariano Gomez and Erik Cordier, SS Brandon Hicks, 1B Craig Kimbrel, Cs Jesus Sucre, Orlando Mercado, Jean Boscan and Braeden Schlehuber, and IF Joe Thurston. Braves | Proctor expected to return in May David O'Brien, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Braves RP Scott Proctor (elbow) is expected to be ready to pitch in May after undergoing elbow surgery last year. Braves | Perez a candidate to replace Cox Mark Bowman, of MLB.com, reports Atlanta Braves bullpen coach Eddie Perez is a candidate to replace manager Bobby Cox as the team's manager. The 2010 season is expected to be Cox's last year with the team. Braves | Still interested in Damon FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi report the Atlanta Braves still have interest in free-agent OF Johnny Damon (Yankees) at their price. Braves | Glaus expected to be tutored by Williams The Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo reports that Atlanta Braves 1B Troy Glaus is expected to receive tutelage from Jimy Williams during spring training, as he adjusts to learning a new position. Braves | Cox confirms Heyward is an option The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's David O'Brien reports Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox confirmed top prospect OF Jason Heyward has a chance to make the team out of spring training. Heyward stands at 6-foot-4 and 245 pounds, which is 20 pounds heavier than when he reported to camp last year. Braves | Escobar great with RISP Braves.MLB.com's Mark Bowman reports Atlanta Braves SS Yunel Escobar is a career .337 hitter with runners in scoring position. Braves | Unlikely to add Damon Mark Bowman, of MLB.com, reports the Atlanta Braves are unlikely to sign free-agent OF Johnny Damon (Yankees), unless he is willing to accept a one-year deal worth $1-2 million. The team is not actively pursuing him. Braves | Not pursuing Damon NBCSports.com's Craig Calcaterra reports the Atlanta Braves won't pursue free-agent OF Johnny Damon (Yankees) because they aren't enthused with his defensive ability or salary demands. Braves | Expected to attend Lowry's workout Bernie Augustine, of the Staten Island Advance, reports the Atlanta Braves are expected to attend free-agent SP Noah Lowry's (Giants) throwing session Tuesday, Feb. 2, according to ESPN's Jerry Crasnick. Braves | Heyward named top prospect Mark Bowman, of MLB.com, reports Atlanta Braves OF Jason Heyward was named Major League Baseball's No. 1 prospect heading into the 2010 season. Braves | Heyward could make May debut The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's David O'Brien reports Atlanta Braves OF Jason Heyward may not make his debut with the team until the end of May. By doing so, Heyward would likely be eligible for arbitration following the 2013 season and would not be eligible for "Super Two" status after 2012. Braves | In contact with Gomes Gordon Wittenmyer, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports free-agent OF Jonny Gomes (Reds) said he has been in contact with the Atlanta Braves this offseason. Braves | Schafer to spend time in minors Braves.MLB.com's Mark Bowman reports Atlanta Braves OF Jordan Schafer is likely to spend the first three or four months in the minors this year. There have been trade rumors about him, but he's unlikely to be dealt. Braves | Moylan avoids arbitration David O'Brien, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports the Atlanta Braves avoided arbitration with RP Peter Moylan by agreeing to a one-year, $1.15 million deal Tuesday, Jan. 19. Braves | Moylan files for arbitration MLB.com's Mark Bowman reports that Atlanta Braves RP Peter Moylan has filed for salary arbitration. Braves | Cabrera could play all three outfield positions David O'Brien, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Braves OF Melky Cabrera is expected to receive playing time at all three outfield positions, according to general manager Frank Wren. Cabrera could also start in right field if OF Jason Heyward is not on the Opening Day roster. Braves | Avoid arbitration with Melky ESPNdeportes.com's Enrique Rojas reports the Atlanta Braves avoided arbitration with OF Melky Cabrera and signed him to a one-year, $3.1 million deal. Braves | Damon still an option SportingNews.com reports the Atlanta Braves are still an option for free-agent OF Johnny Damon (Yankees), according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Braves | B. Jones designated for assignment CBSSports.com reports the Atlanta Braves designated OF Brandon Jones for assignment Tuesday, Jan. 12. Braves | Hinske deal finalized Mark Bowman, of MLB.com, reports the Atlanta Braves finalized their one-year, $1 million deal with OF Eric Hinske Tuesday, Jan. 12, after he passed his physical. Braves | Haven't made offer to Damon The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's David O'Brien reports the Atlanta Braves haven't made an offer to free-agent OF Johnny Damon, despite a report that they had done so. Braves | GM believes team better than at end of 2009 Heading into spring training, Atlanta Braves general manager Frank Wren believes his team is better than it was at the end of 2009, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Jeff Schultz. "We've got good baseball people in this organization and we feel good about this group of players. I can't get caught up in the media perception of what we've done to this point. The proof's going to be when we take the field," Wren said. Braves | Lowe to report next month with no animosity David O'Brien, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Braves SP Derek Lowe plans to report to spring training without a chip on his shoulder, despite attempts to try and trade him after the season. "When you're a year into a four-year deal -- obviously when you're going through the free-agent process you pick a place you want to go, you do all that homework, you get there, find a place," Lowe said. "That was the frustrating part, you find a place you like, but Atlanta gives no no-trade clauses... It was nothing with not liking Atlanta. Look at it any way you want, but it was just that I wanted to stay." Braves | More on Hinske Updating previous reports, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's David O'Brien reports Atlanta Braves OF Eric Hinske will have a $1 million base salary in 2010 and can make $500,000 more in incentives. He'll take his physical Tuesday, Jan. 12. Braves | Hinske to be super-utility player The Associated Press reports Atlanta Braves OF Eric Hinske is expected to play behind 1B Troy Glaus and 3B Chipper Jones, as well as playing the corner outfield spots. Hinske will also be the team's top left-handed pinch hitter. Braves | Will not make another big move Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports the Atlanta Braves will not make another big move this offseason, according to a source with knowledge of the team's thinking. Braves | Kimbrel should reach majors this season Braves.MLB.com's Mark Bowman reports Atlanta Braves RP Craig Kimbrel should reach the majors this season. General manager Frank Wren describes Kimbrel as a right-handed version of CL Billy Wagner. Braves | Were willing to eat $9 million to deal Lowe Braves.MLB.com's Mark Bowman reports the Atlanta Braves were surprised there were no suitors for SP Derek Lowe, even when they offered to eat $9 million of the $45 million owed to him. Braves | Hinske signs The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's David O'Brien reports the Atlanta Braves agreed to terms with free-agent 1B Eric Hinske (Yankees) on a one-year contract to serve as a pinch-hitter and versatile bench player. Hinske must pass a physical before the deal is finalized. Financial terms weren't immediately known. Braves | More on Glaus deal Updating a previous report, The Associated Press reports Atlanta Braves 1B Troy Glaus officially signed a one-year, $1.75 million deal Tuesday, Jan. 5, which will allow him to make an extra $2.25 million in performance and roster bonuses. He will make $250,000 if he is on the active roster for 100 days. Glaus will earn $350,000 each for 400, 450 and 500 plate appearances, $400,000 for 550 and $550,000 for 600. Braves | Glaus deal official ESPN.com reports the Atlanta Braves finalized their one-year deal with 1B Troy Glaus Tuesday, Jan. 5. Braves | Hoping to add outfield bat The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's David O'Brien reports that the Atlanta Braves are still trying to add an outfield bat this offseason. Braves | Chipper: I may retire In a wide-ranging interview with Atlanta Journal-Constitution reporter David O'Brien, Atlanta Braves 3B Chipper Jones hints he may walk away from the remaining two years and $28 million on his contract if his production is lackluster in 2010. "There's certain parts of this lifestyle that I'm sick of. Quite frankly, I've lived out of suitcases for 20 years and I'm kind of tired of it. I've missed a lot of firsts with my family, missed being able to go on trips with the whole family in the summer. And there's certain politics that go with playing this game that I don't want to have to deal with," Jones said. Braves | Would have to overpay to get Uggla The Palm Beach Post's Joe Capozzi reports the Atlanta Braves would have to blow away the Florida Marlins in a trade offer to entice the Marlins to trade 2B Dan Uggla within the division. Braves | Have three impressive pitchers in low minors The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's David O'Brien reports the Atlanta Braves have what some scouts say are three of the highest-ceiling pitchers in the low minors in SP Arodys Vizcaino, P Julio Teheran and SP Randall Delgado. The 19-year-old Delgado struck out 141 hitters in 124 innings at Class A Rome last season. Braves | Could dangle Melky The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's David O'Brien reports the Atlanta Braves could trade OF Melky Cabrera in a package to land a power hitter. Braves | Team has $7 million to spend The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's David O'Brien reports the Atlanta Braves probably have $7 million left to spend in the offseason and could have as much as $9 million left. Braves | Nine minor leaguers released BaseballAmerica.com reports that the Atlanta Braves have released Ps Dennis Accomando, Adam Bullard and Casey Hodges, IFs Travis Adair, Chais Fuller and Chad Lundahl, OFs Kuyaunnis Miles and Jon Mark Owings and C Dan Coury. Braves | Glaus trying to strengthen shoulder David O'Brien, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Braves 1B Troy Glaus has been working out at a baseball strength training center in New Jersey in the offseason and has been doing a power-lifting routine to strengthen his shoulder. He is also working at first base in the winter to become acclimated with the position. Braves | More on Glaus Updating a previous report, David O'Brien, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Braves 1B Troy Glaus' one-year deal will include a base salary of roughly $2 million, according to a person familiar with the talks. Braves | Glaus' physical to come after Christmas Updating a previous report, Jerry Crasnick, of ESPN.com, reports Atlanta Braves 1B Troy Glaus is not expected to take his physical to finalize his deal until after Christmas and possibly New Year's. Sources are saying that manager Bobby Cox played a large part in convincing Glaus to sign with the team. |
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