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Jair Jurrjens Optioned to AAA Gwinnett 24 Apr 2012 | 10:43 pm
As reported by Atlanta Braves beat writer for the Atlanta Journal Constitution, Braves RHP Jair Jurrjens has been optioned to triple-A after last night’s loss to the Dodgers. He’s 0-2 and hasn’t look...
Reaction of the D-Backs Series, 3-1 24 Apr 2012 | 01:12 pm
Hello again faithful Braves Blast readers. As we begin this week I think it’s important for us to take a look back at the past 4 games our Atlanta Braves have played. The four game series, which I’v...
As Requested – MLB Round-up: Opening Day – 4/17/12 20 Apr 2012 | 02:35 am
Hello again baseball fans. As we look out now, we see it’s been about two full weeks of the 2012 baseball season. There have been many surprises along the first dozen or so games, as well as some earl...
Winding Down Spring Training 2 Apr 2012 | 09:24 am
As the weather moves from pleasant to hot, it’s time for our local boys of summer to finish up their tune-ups and tweaks while they prepare to make the venture north back to the friendly confines of T...
Winter Meetings Discussions 14 Dec 2011 | 10:21 am
Last week the AJC’s Dave O’Brien sat down with Braves’ manager Fredi Gonzalez at baseball’s Winter Meetings. Although the Braves made very little noise there, Gonzalez’s comments hint that the team is...
Trading Prado Should Require Overpay 29 Nov 2011 | 06:17 am
Martin Prado was without a doubt one of the biggest disappointments for the Atlanta Braves in 2011. In 2010 Prado was a rare second baseman who hit like a leftfielder, but in 2011 he was a leftfielder...
Braves Trade Derek Lowe 1 Nov 2011 | 06:15 am
So we’ve been hiding out for a little while trying to let the pains of the season slip away, but we’re here for a quick Halloween update. According to ESPN, the Braves have sent Derek Lowe to Clevela...
Welcome Back, Matt Diaz 1 Sep 2011 | 05:44 am
The Braves have worked out a trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates to bring outfielder Matt Diaz back to Atlanta in exchange for a player to be named later. MattyD hit .305 with the Braves from 2006-2010...
Recent Offensive Struggles A Cause For Concern? 4 Aug 2011 | 01:59 am
The Atlanta Braves have had some woes in the offensive category over the past 11 games that have many Braves fans feeling a little antsy. Yes, a good formula for making the playoffs is not losing 6 of...
What Did The Braves Really Do At The Deadline? 1 Aug 2011 | 02:20 pm
Just as quick as the trade deadline approached, it has now passed and the Braves made a splash with the acquisition of Michael Bourn. As you look at the deal, the Braves got a star centerfielder, gold...
