Tomahawk Chops: Daily Atlanta Braves News Clippings For Friday, August 19th

by gondeee on Aug 19, 2011 8:10 AM EDT in Tomahawk Chops

Don't let that beautiful view fool you, it was hot and humid last night.

Your one-page daily morning overview of Atlanta Braves news:

Braves quotes after Thursday’s 1-0 win over Giants | Atlanta Braves
Chipper Jones: "That game goes to Mike Minor and the bullpen. They were awesome. They didn’t make any mistakes all night. I think one ball, to lead off the game, might have been hit hard. "The young kids coming up and pitching continue to impress. I’ve said it all along, the future is bright for us."

Heyward starts as Constanza sits for first time | braves.com: News
As Jose Constanza has energized the lineup over the past couple of weeks, Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez has not lost sight of the fact that Jason Heyward still could prove productive down the stretch, as long as he continues to draw at-bats on a regular basis.

Hanson won't return against Cubs | braves.com: News
Tommy Hanson said Thursday that his right shoulder, which has been bothered by discomfort the last several weeks, "feels great." But it's not yet to the point where he'll be able to make his next scheduled start Tuesday against the Cubs. "I threw today and it all feels good," Hanson said. "I think we're just kind of going day by day right now and making sure everything is fine. It felt great today. Each day just gradually do a little more and more and try to build up to get ready to pitch."

Moylan to start Triple-A rehab Monday | braves.com: News
Braves right-hander Peter Moylan is set to begin a rehab assignment beginning Monday with Triple-A Gwinnett, where he'll likely spend about a week before returning to the Major League club.

Company sued for counterfeit Atlanta Braves caps | ajc.com
A California company is being sued for more than half a million dollars for trying to import counterfeit Atlanta Braves caps into the United States.

Braves Sign Juan Jaime: MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
The Braves signed righty Juan Jaime to a minor league deal, MLBTR has learned. The deal covers the rest of 2011 as well as 2012. Jaime, 24, was released by the Diamondbacks yesterday after being designated for assignment to create a roster spot for Lyle Overbay. He had Tommy John surgery in April of last year, prior to which Baseball America ranked him 17th among Nationals prospects. At that time BA saw Jaime as a future power arm out of the bullpen. With a mid-90s fastball, his ceiling is high.

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by leedawg on Aug 19, 2011 10:34 AM EDT reply actions

Agreed. At the very least he could be a trade chip if they salvage value.

by Ultada on Aug 19, 2011 11:48 AM EDT up reply actions

:-)

Chipper Jones: "That game goes to Mike Minor and the bullpen. They were awesome. They didn’t make any mistakes all night. I think one ball, to lead off the game, might have been hit hard. “The young kids coming up and pitching continue to impress. I’ve said it all along, the future is bright for us.”