Key Additions: Javier Vazquez (SP), Derek Lowe (SP), Kenshin Kawakami (SP), Garret Anderson (LF), Boone Logan (RP), Dave Ross (CA), Eric O’Flaherty (RP) Key Subtractions: Brent Lillibridge (IF), Ruben Gotay (IF), John Smoltz (SP), Mike Hampton (SP), Chuck James (SP), Will Ohman (RP) A look at the lineup: With much of the Braves’ offseason focus
RBI Magazine To Preview All Teams For 2009 Season
February 28, 2009 Leave a Comment
Welcome to RBI Magazine’s first annual Season Preview Edition. Over the next two weeks RBI Magazine will focus on previewing each individual team for the upcoming 2009 Season. The previews will include; Key Additions, Key Subtractions, and in-depth looks at the lineup and pitching rotations. We will also be including a season outlook along with
No Griffey, No Problem
February 22, 2009 1 Comment
After falling short in their attempts to sign, well, everyone, the rumors are beginning to swirl that the Atlanta Braves are now going after 36-year old Garret Anderson. This should be to no ones surprise as he is likely the best left-handed hitting outfielder still available on the free agent wire. Braves Nation was subjected
Braves And Tom Glavine Reach Agreement
February 20, 2009 Leave a Comment
Various news sources this morning have confirmed that free agent pitcher Tom Glavine has reached a preliminary agreement with the Atlanta Braves on a $1 million, one-year contract. An official announcement is expected to be made later today. The contract details are as follows according to Ken Rosenthal; Glavine will make an additional $1 million
Junior Signs With The Mariners
February 18, 2009 Leave a Comment
Look out baseball fans, the drama has just begun. Multiple news sources are now confirming that free agent Ken Griffey Jr. has “flip-flopped” on the Braves, signing instead with the Seattle Mariners. Interesting enough, there’s more to the story. Mark Bowman of MLB.com is reporting that; Sources have indicated that Griffey’s tide turned shortly after
Griffey To Choose Braves Over Mariners?
February 17, 2009 1 Comment
Optimism about Junior’s much anticipated return to the Seattle Mariners may have just been crushed. According to a news source close to Braves officials, free agent Ken Griffey Jr. has supposedly agreed to terms with the Atlanta Braves. David O’Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution is also reporting that Griffey and Braves general manager Frank Wren
Ken Griffey Jr. Confirmed To Be Braves Prime Target
February 15, 2009 3 Comments
There have been plenty of players in the MLB over the last decade with just amazing swings that every kid in the country tries to mimic and perfect as they dream of playing under the lights of their favorite ballpark. There is Albert Pujols in St. Louis who has a sweet smooth swing that looks
Don’t overlook a revamped Braves rotation
February 11, 2009 4 Comments
The Atlanta Braves and quality pitching have become synonymous over the last decade and a half and so it should be no surprise that the organization went crazy this offseason in an attempt to revamp an injury-plagued rotation. The Braves pitching staff hasn’t quite been the same since the Greg Maddux-John Smoltz-Tom Glavine era ended
Alex Rodriguez Took Steroids 5 Years Ago. Who Cares?
February 10, 2009 5 Comments
If you’re one of the millions who attended a Major League Baseball game last season, obviously you don’t. If you’re one of the millions who watched a Major League Baseball game on television last season, you don’t either. And if you’re one of the millions who still consider themselves a fan of Major League Baseball
The REAL Reason Your Team Is Not Shopping This Offseason
January 19, 2009 Leave a Comment
Wondering why your team is not making a mad last ditch run to shore up a needed position on your team via free agency? Well, the economy is the overwhelming issue at hand, but that is not the only reason. First we’ll examine the overall economic factors. Just look at the current free agent class,
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