Archive for January, 2007
Pitching change (Yahoo! Sports)
Rusty Begnaud once had big-league pitching dreams, but a freak accident has left him struggling just to regain normalcy.
Posted: January 31st, 2007.
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Braves scratch bullpen itch (SI.com)
Last June, during a 6-21 stretch of amateurish baseball that effectively put the brakes on the Braves’ streak…
Posted: January 19th, 2007.
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Braves acquire LHP Gonzalez from Pirates for 1B LaRoche (PA SportsTicker)
The Atlanta Braves have made another move to bolster their bullpen.
Posted: January 19th, 2007.
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Braves finalize trade with Pirates (AP)
Reliever Mike Gonzalez joined the Braves on Friday after Atlanta finalized its four-player trade that sent first baseman Adam La Roche to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Outfielder Jamie Romak also was sent to the Pirates and shortstop Brent Lillibridge to the Braves. Gonzalez, a 28-year-old left-hander, was 3-4 with a 2.17 ERA and was 24 for [...]
Posted: January 19th, 2007.
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Braves sign 1B-OF Wilson to one-year deal (SportsTicker)
ATLANTA (Ticker) - The Atlanta Braves wasted no time plugging a hole at first base.
Posted: January 18th, 2007.
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Braves sign 1B-OF Wilson to one-year deal (PA SportsTicker)
ATLANTA (Ticker) - The Atlanta Braves wasted no time plugging a hole at first base.
Posted: January 18th, 2007.
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Braves, Wilson agree to $2 million, 1-year contract (AP)
Craig Wilson, who could contend for playing time or a starting job in left field or first base, agreed Thursday to a $2 million, one-year contract with the Atlanta Braves. The 30-year-old hit .251 with 17 homers and 49 RBIs last season for the Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Yankees, who acquired him July 31 [...]
Posted: January 18th, 2007.
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Braves won’t let shaky bullpen hold them back in 2007 (AP)
The Atlanta Braves used to flop in the playoffs because of a shaky bullpen. Last season, a ghastly group of relievers was a big reason the team didn’t even make it to the postseason after 14 straight division titles. Stung by the end of their record streak, the Braves made an improved bullpen their No.
Posted: January 18th, 2007.
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Pirates to deal Gonzalez, another player to Braves for LaRoche (AP)
The Pittsburgh Pirates’ two-month wait to try to swing a deal for Atlanta power hitter Adam LaRoche ended Wednesday when they agreed to acquire the first baseman for left-handed closer Mike Gonzalez and another player. The trade is subject to physicals for the players required by the two teams, according to a baseball official familiar [...]
Posted: January 17th, 2007.
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Report: Braves trade 1B LaRoche to Pirates for LHP Gonzalez (SportsTicker)
The Atlanta Braves apparently have continued to rebuild their bullpen.
Posted: January 17th, 2007.
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