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 following… [Continue Reading]
Don’t overlook a revamped Braves rotation
February 11, 2009 5 Comments
Could Manny And Pedro Be Teammates Once Again?
February 6, 2009 1 Comment
Sixteen years ago the Los Angeles Dodgers traded Pedro Martinez to the Montreal Expos, a move they most likely wish they never would have made. It’s no surprise to us baseball fans that this year’s offseason could be considered the most epic of all time, and the first time both Pedro and Manny are simultaneously… [Continue Reading]
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, (most)… [Continue Reading]
Mets Expected To Zero In On Oliver Perez
January 13, 2009 Leave a Comment
Now that Derek Lowe has officially been snatched off the radar, the Mets are now expected to zero in on starting pitcher Oliver Perez. During the past two season Perez won 25 games for the Mets and has recorded 355 strike outs total.
According to few recent reports the Mets general manager Omar Minaya has offered… [Continue Reading]
Derek Lowe Accepts 4 Years $60MM From Braves
January 13, 2009 Leave a Comment
According to multiple MLB news sources this morning, Derek Lowe has accepted a formal offer from the Atlanta Braves possibly worth 4 years, and $60MM. Reportedly the two sides and agent Scott Boras seemed to be engaging in serious discussions for almost 4 days. RBI Magazine first heard the story about a possible offer from… [Continue Reading]
Braves Offer Derek Lowe 4 Years $60MM
January 13, 2009 1 Comment
According to multiple MLB news sources this morning, Derek Lowe has received a formal offer from the Atlanta Braves possibly worth 4 years, and $60MM. Reportedly the two sides and agent Scott Boras seem to be engaged in serious discussions. ESPN’s Jerry Crasnick reports indications are that he’s leaning strongly toward signing with Atlanta, a… [Continue Reading]
Braves Will Make Offer To Derek Lowe
January 10, 2009 1 Comment
After a meeting that reportedly lasted several hours, and a sales pitch from Chipper Jones, the Atlanta Braves and Derek Lowe may have become closer than ever to working out a deal that may determine Lowe’s future possibly in a Braves uniform.
The meeting which was held on Thursday afternoon, was said to last almost three… [Continue Reading]
Phillies Looking At Nomar Garciaparra
January 10, 2009 6 Comments
According to multiple MLB sources The World Champion Phillies may be interested in signing right-handed hitter Nomar Garciaparra if the infielder is willing to continue his career. Garciaparra who played with the Dodgers last season hit .264 and tallied 8 homeruns total with 25 RBI’s in his plate appearances off the bench.
The Phillies lefthanded… [Continue Reading]
John Smoltz Headed To Boston; Lowe To Atlanta?
January 8, 2009 Leave a Comment
Rumors and news about possible signings and contract specifics have been circulating like “wild fire” this morning.
The Boston, MA (Sports Network) and the Seattle Post are reporting that right-hander John Smoltz is headed to the Red Sox. Smoltz who spent his entire Major League career with the Atlanta Braves had under gone a season… [Continue Reading]
Top 10 Free Agents Your Team Doesn’t Have
January 2, 2009 4 Comments
There is no doubt that this year’s free agent class has been one of the most epic of all time. There was a ton of big time talent available like CC Sabathia, Mark Texeira, Manny Ramirez, and Adam Dunn. If you are a team in need then you have the opportunity to really turn things… [Continue Reading]
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