The Atlanta Braves Weekly Wrap

by gondeee on Feb 14, 2010 11:43 AM EST

Here's a look at the major stories in the world of the Atlanta Braves for the week ending on February 14th:

In the Press...

The Braves announced their full slate of non-roster spring training invitees.
The AJC's David O'Brien continues to lead the Johnny Damon bandwagon, getting a pot-stirring quote via text from the still-unsigned outfielder.
The Braves beat writers report that the Braves did indeed make a one-year offer to Johnny Damon.
More AJC columnists pretend to shill for Scott Boras.
Ken Rosenthal calls for the Braves to start Jason Heyward in right field.
The Braves named Tom Glavine special assistant to John Schuerholz.
Even Jayson Stark joined in on the Johnny Damon speculation.

At Talking Chop...

The Atlanta Braves Fan Confidence continued to inch up.
We finished up our prospect list Q&As with Bill Ballew of Baseball America. Click here for part 1, and part 2.
I released the cover to the 2010 Talking Chop Baseball Annual, which will be released February 24th.

Notable FanPosts and FanShots...

Dave_D shared with us his photos and story from the Braves Caravan stop in Suwanee, GA.
Mayo Dawg gave us our first report from the Braves Caravan stop in Athens, GA.
Gage23 also gave us a great report from the Braves Caravan stop in Athens, GA.
10-4 tops them all with a simple hand-written note to Frank Wren.
Bronn joined the anti-Damon chorus here at TC.

Braves Player Previews...

Capitol Avenue Club previews Kris Medlen.
Rhyno18 previews Nate McLouth.
playertobenamedlate previews Brian McCann.

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http://www.johnnydamon.com/

gondeee…I think you should ask permission to use some of the pics from johnnydamon.com…some of them are quite, um, spectacular.

"If I have asthma, they won't let me scuba. And if I can’t scuba, then what’s this all been about?? What am I working toward??"

by Doghnut on Feb 14, 2010 1:05 PM EST reply actions

not so impressed with the pics, but the guy’s opinion of his own greatness is amazing:

After winning the 2004 World Series with the Boston Red Sox and achieving legendary superstar status in New England, Johnny signed with the New York Yankees in 2006 as one of the most highly sought-after free agents in Major League Baseball (MLB) history.

by fandave on Feb 14, 2010 1:19 PM EST up reply actions

yeah i was about to post that too

"If I have asthma, they won't let me scuba. And if I can’t scuba, then what’s this all been about?? What am I working toward??"

by Doghnut on Feb 14, 2010 1:21 PM EST up reply actions

Seriously, claiming legendary superstar status is just sick.
Teddy Ballgame … absolutely. Yaz … sure.
Johnny D … not so much.

by fandave on Feb 14, 2010 1:35 PM EST up reply actions

Cause I'm sure Damon wrote that...

and not a Boras employee.

by Mr. Sanchez on Feb 15, 2010 10:24 AM EST up reply actions

For possible mention in next week’s “In the Press …” category:

Hinske has unrivaled Series streak

by fandave on Feb 14, 2010 1:13 PM EST reply actions

Damon still without work

Wasn’t he close to a decision three days ago?

by Bronn on Feb 14, 2010 5:32 PM EST reply actions

Im sure Boras is doing whatever he can to get Damon a new 5-year deal.

"Jason Heyward is more than the top prospect in baseball. He's the player who could transform the Braves from a modest threat into a World Series contender."

by Scott Coleman on Feb 14, 2010 5:36 PM EST up reply actions

Did anyone else have a grin on their face when they heard Scott Boras was actually fired by someone? It made me happy on the inside a little.

by Gage23 on Feb 14, 2010 7:52 PM EST up reply actions

yeah he was fired by Felipe Lopez

The PuertoRican Kid

by Kobe:The Legend on Feb 15, 2010 3:16 AM EST up reply actions

I was smiling too, until a day later when Kendry Morales hired him.

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by cbwilk on Feb 15, 2010 9:55 AM EST up reply actions

lol

yea

by drumzalicious on Feb 15, 2010 9:27 PM EST up reply actions

i know this is OT

but i wasn’t going to waste everyone’s time with a fanpost.

Did anyone else know JayHey has a twitter? That’s awesome

by HansonTheGod on Feb 14, 2010 7:40 PM EST reply actions

would have been nice to have this nugget for the appropriate discussion a week or two ago:

for a jersey #, ill make that decision on the spot whenever the situation presents itself. Looking to keep that to myself ha

"If I have asthma, they won't let me scuba. And if I can’t scuba, then what’s this all been about?? What am I working toward??"

by Doghnut on Feb 14, 2010 8:04 PM EST up reply actions

i'd pick 69

but maybe thats just me..

"Jason Heyward is more than the top prospect in baseball. He's the player who could transform the Braves from a modest threat into a World Series contender."

by Scott Coleman on Feb 14, 2010 8:51 PM EST via mobile up reply actions