Atlanta Braves’ outlook at 2nd base for 2011.

The Atlanta Braves enjoyed a very productive season at second base in 2010.  Martin Prado enjoyed a break-out year at second base.  He made his first All-Star game this year for the first time in his career. His back-up, Omar Infante, also made the All-Star Game for the first time in his career.  Needless to [...]

Atlanta Braves’ outlook on First Base in 2011.

There are three sure things headed into 2011 at first base for the Atlanta Braves.  First, Troy Glaus will not be the opening day starter.  Second, Derrek Lee will not be the opening day starter.  Third, Freddie Freeman will be the opening day starter, barring injury (which he has hurt his thumb in the Fall [...]

Braves drop Melky Cabrera and Takashi Saito, as offseason roster changes begin.

The Atlanta Braves made two roster moves today which may come as a surprise to some. Takashi Saito was released today, though Frank Wren said that his contract required that this be done at the end of the season.  Saito had a solid year with the Braves as he posted a 2.83 ERA in 54 [...]

Outlook for Braves’ catchers for 2011.

Out of all the positions for 2011 for the Atlanta Braves, catcher is the one position that seems certain. The Braves have the luxury of having a 5 time All Star behind the plate in Brian McCann.  He has been the most productive offensive catcher in the majors over the last 2-3 seasons.  That is [...]

Hard decisions: Upcoming roster decisions for the Atlanta Braves.

After the rumors broke that Fredi Gonzalez would be announced as the Atlanta Braves new manager on Thursday, according to numerous reports, it was one glaring need that the Braves could scratch off of their list of things to do.  It is pointless to construct an offseason plan without having a manager ready and willing [...]

Braves move quickly to replace Bobby Cox. Fredi Gonzalez is next skipper.

One day after being eliminated from the post season, the Atlanta Braves wasted no time in finding the heir to Bobby Cox.  Reports indicate that the Braves will announce Fredi Gonzalez as manager on Thursday. Gonzalez is no stranger to the Braves. He worked with the Braves and Bobby Cox from 2003 to 2006, when [...]

Defense eliminates Braves from playoffs.

As bad as Game 3 was for the Atlanta Braves watching Brooks Conrad make three errors.  Game 4 did not provide any relief.  Alex Gonzalez made two errors in the game, the second of which proved to be too much for the Braves to overcome. In reality, he made two great stops on both balls. [...]

Bitter ending to a stellar career for Braves’ Bobby Cox

Bobby Cox’s final game managing the Atlanta Braves turned out to be on Monday night in front of a sellout home crowd in the National League Division Series.  The San Francisco Giants beat the Atlanta Braves 3-2 to end the Braves’ season and Bobby Cox’s career.  It is not how he would have wanted it [...]

Bobby Cox benches Conrad for Game 4.

I do not believe I have ever witnessed something as heart-wrenching as Brooks Conrad’s meltdown in Game 3 of the National League Division Series between the Atlanta Braves and San Francisco Giants. He mis-handled a double-play ball in the first inning, dropped a pop fly in the fourth inning and had the game-winning ball roll [...]

Stat of the day: Braves’ swings and misses

The Atlanta Braves have struck out 37 times in the first three games of the series against the San Francisco Giants. Tim Lincecum struck out 14, Matt Cain struck out 6, Jonathan Sanchez struck out 11 and the bullpen has struck out 6. Jason Heyward has struck out 7 times in 12 at bats. Lee [...]

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