The Atlanta Braves Weekly Wrap
Here's a look at the major stories in the world of the Atlanta Braves for the week ending on April 4th:
In the Press...
- The Braves released several more minor league players.
- The Braves released and the Mets claimed relief pitcher Manny Acosta.
- Brian McCann makes a cameo on the cover of Sports Illustrated (Talking Chop got an exclusive first look).
- The Braves declined to take back pitcher Edgar Osuna, who had been taken in the Rule-5 draft by the Royals, but did not make their opening day roster.
- Former Braves second baseman Marcus Giles did not have a good week.
- Conrad, Chavez, and Reyes won the final spots on the Braves opening day roster.
At Talking Chop...
- Frank Wren let it slip that Craig Kimbrel would begin the season in the minors.
- We at Talking Chop began a series of community projections, for the infielders, outfielders, starting pitchers, and relief pitchers.
- Mental Floss told us the origin of the names of all 30 Major League teams, including the Braves.
Notable FanPosts and FanShots...
- pacgnosis passed along some info on building a better outfield platoon.
- hokie07 shared pictures from their trip to spring training.
- Mr. Sanchez took a look at what the Braves might look like five years from now.
- mvhsbball examined the Braves schedule for the first month of the season.
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mvhsbball examined the Braves schedule for the first month of the season.
Link is wrong. FYI.
"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??"
"You look like you should be married to one of the San Diego Padres."
I enjoyed the 5 question segment on the Cubs site
Good stuff as always Gondeee
"(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 Apr 4, 2010 10:19 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
yeah good stuff, I read it too
The PuertoRican Kid
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