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Atlanta Braves Looking at Six-Man Rotation for Late Season Push
With the now-dreaded month of September looming on the Atlanta Braves schedule, manager Fredi Gonzalez is trying to figure out the best way to keep the arms fresh in both the starting rotation, and the bullpen. One option being considered is a six-man starting rotation once the September roster expansion happens. So who would the [...]
TweetAtlanta Braves Trading Like It’s 1991
This is what Atlanta Braves fans like to see. Management making sneaky good deals right near the deadline. No need for the expensive hood ornaments when you can go out and get quality players that act like a can of STP in your crank case. That’s exactly what the Braves did last night when they [...]
TweetMLB Rumors: Lester or Shields a Contingency Plan for the Atlanta Braves?
As it goes so often during this time of year, the best laid plans…or trades…many times go awry. Such was the case with the once thought rock-solid deal between the Atlanta Braves and Chicago Cubs for right-handed starting pitcher Ryan Dempster. So now that Braves general manager Frank Wren has basically waved the white flag [...]
TweetMLB Rumors: Ryan Dempster Says No to the Atlanta Braves?
Leverage, 5/10 player, contract extension, free agency. All are terms that lead to one problem. Chicago Cubs right-hander Ryan Dempster reportedly does not want to be dealt to the Atlanta Braves, at least not at this time. The 35-year old pitcher had indicated that the Dodgers were his first choice and the Braves were his [...]
TweetMLB Rumors: Atlanta Braves Emerging as Leader in Ryan Dempster Derby?
Is it time for those immortal words, “DOWN THE STRETCH THEY COME!” when it comes to the possible trade of Chicago Cubs pitcher Ryan Dempster? His first choice, the Los Angeles Dodgers, have cooled off a bit on trading for him, which opens the door for Dempster’s second choice, the Atlanta Braves. The Braves have [...]
TweetMLB Rumors: Francisco Liriano on the Move Soon? Braves and Yankees Looking
It would seem that the Minnesota Twins are going to be conceding the season, and will quickly become sellers. One of the main commodities they will offer will be left-handed starting pitcher Francisco Liriano. A number of teams have inquired about Liriano, and the smart money is on Twins GM Terry Ryan making a deal [...]
TweetMLB Rumors: Are the Atlanta Braves on Ryan Dempster’s Short List?
The trade rumors surrounding Chicago Cubs right-hander Ryan Dempster are really starting to pick up, but unlike some of the other key players being sought after right now, Dempster has a no-trade clause which keeps things more or less in his control. Right now, the Los Angeles Dodgers are the preferred target for Dempster, with [...]
TweetMLB Rumors: Is Zack Greinke No Longer on the Atlanta Braves Radar?
Just over a week ago, the Atlanta Braves were one of the frontrunners in the Zack Greinke derby. Now, with Jair Jurrjens apparently having found his touch again, and Ben Sheets making a solid six-inning start after two years out of baseball, the Braves might be backing off Greinke for the time being. That’s not [...]
TweetAtlanta Braves Make Trade with Cincinnati Reds
With a shortage of shortstops due to injuries, the Atlanta Braves were forced to dip into their reserve of young talent to fill that gap. Atlanta sent Triple-A Gwinnett right-handed starting pitcher Todd Redmond to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for Triple-A Louisville infielder Paul Janish. Janish is supposed to report to the Braves Sunday [...]
TweetMLB Rumors: Atlanta Braves are in the Shortstop Market
Although shorthanded, the Atlanta Braves did not make any roster moves to replace rookie sensation Andrelton Simmons yet. Simmons could be missing more than a month with his injury, and now shortstop Jack Wilson has suffered a finger joint dislocation. Wilson is listed as day-to-day with his finger injury, so for now, the Braves are [...]
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