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Tomahawk Chops: Daily Atlanta Braves Clippings For Saturday, July 9th

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Braves postgame quotes following Friday’s loss to Phillies | Atlanta Braves
Scott Proctor, on his issues lately: "I’m not making pitches when it counts. Bottom line is, when it comes down to (gut-check) time I’ve got to execute. Haven’t been doing that."

Braves third baseman Chipper mulls knee surgery, could miss All-Star Game | braves.com: News
"It's not getting any better," Jones said. "The shot didn't do anything for me."

Braves remain hopeful Jurrjens starts ASG | braves.com: News
"You would like for him to start," Gonzalez said. "He would be more rested than Doc and more rested than [Cliff] Lee, if that makes a difference. ... I have not heard anything about it. But for selfish reasons for the organization and the team, I'd like him to get that opportunity."

Braves hopeful for Moylan, Medlen in August | braves.com: News
As the Braves move toward the non-waiver Trade Deadline at the end of July, their desire to add a reliever is minimized by their hope of adding both Peter Moylan and Kris Medlen to their bullpen at some point in August.

Braves could fill needs from within, not with deals | braves.com: News
With Martin Prado set to return after the All-Star break and the belief that both Dan Uggla and Jason Heyward can only get better in the second half, the Braves have reason to believe they already possess the pieces that will provide the offensive upgrade. "We're going to have to watch some more before we know if there is a specific area of need," Braves general manager Frank Wren said. "We've got some ideas. But it might very well be in our clubhouse right now. It might be on our roster. It's just about guys getting healthy and seeing how the pieces fit."

                                                                                                                                                                                                               

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