The Atlanta Braves Weekly Wrap

by gondeee on Mar 21, 2010 5:15 PM EDT

Here's a look at the major stories in the world of the Atlanta Braves for the week ending on March 21st. Two members of the Talking Chop team were down in Florida at Braves spring training this week, so there are tons of exclusive updates. Remember to keep submitting "The View From Your Seat" photos.

In the Press...

The Braves made their first round of spring roster cuts last Monday. They made their second round of cuts today.
John Smoltz will join the TBS broadcasting team and the Peachtree TV broadcasting team for this season.

At Talking Chop...

CB had some notes from his first day and second day at Braves minor league camp.
A photo recap from last Saturday's spring game against the Astros.
Here was the recap of my first day at spring camp, with a bit of a Peter Moylan sideshow.
Behind the scenes at spring training, check out this blog post on FSS.
I did a short Q&A with Braves reliever Jeff Lyman.
The Braves Making the Team Meter for Week 4.
More recaps from my time around the Braves clubhouse. And more.
A Q&A with Braves minor league starter and prospect Cole Rohrbough.
An update on Jordan Schafer and his comeback from injury.
My exclusive interview with Braves prospect Brett DeVall.

Notable FanPosts and FanShots...

pacgnosis continues his fan projections from Fan Graphs with a look at relief pitchers and a wrap-up.
Ray Steele compares John Smoltz to Dennis Eckersley.
Huntington31 collects some fun Jason Heyward facts.
mccannfan shares some photos of the Braves-Jays game.
fphjr01 does some analysis of when Jay-Hey should play.
BravesFan tells us about the torn UCL of Takashi Saito.

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Willie Mayes is excited to see Jason Heyward

When we go to San Francisco.

Oh, Jason.

"(Jason Heyward) is like the Grim Reaper -- you know he's going to get you, you just don't know where or when."

by Scott Coleman on Mar 21, 2010 6:10 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

And Nate McLouth went 3 for 6 in his minor league game.

"(Jason Heyward) is like the Grim Reaper -- you know he's going to get you, you just don't know where or when."

by Scott Coleman on Mar 21, 2010 6:18 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Never rains on Peter Moylan's day, even when

he’s being called Jair Jurrjens by the AP.
Caption on photo above when you open it in another window to see all photos:

Atlanta Braves starter Jair Jurrjens throws during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Sunday, March 21, 2010, in Kissimmee, Fla. The game was canceled in the second inning due to rain. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Stuff like this makes me savor the past 9 years of not being able to get a job in the media industry. (/extreme sarcasm)

by Lizziebeth on Mar 21, 2010 8:05 PM EDT reply actions

Wagner

Just have to make one more post about my recent week at spring training. If any of you have any doubts about Wagner’s health & his arm strength let me put it to rest. Before I could get my camera on the scoreboard to take the picture it was gone. But a fastball that he threw, about shoulder high was clocked at 101 mph! Oh yea, this man can bring da cheese. He looked really good. I am very excited about this team. From top to bottom seems strong. And yea like any other club, you gotta stay healthy.

by jerryr on Mar 22, 2010 1:29 AM EDT reply actions

I think Wags showed he was healthy last September, just like Hudson did. I think the pen is shaping up nicely, with Wags, Saito and Moylan. Any of those 3 can go on any given day and I think Moylan certainly can spell the other 2, without any fall-off. Also, it would help keep the hitters off balance from day-to-day or inning-to-inning. Using those 3 interchangeable could keep them all fresh. Then throw Proctor into the mix in May, along with O’Flaherty and Medlen. Watch out!!!

by DawgB on Mar 22, 2010 10:51 AM EDT up reply actions