Chad
Chad
I am a proud father, husband, pastor and avid baseball fan. The Atlanta Braves are my team of interest, though I follow the game as a whole. Please don't hesitate dropping me a line, especially when you are happy with the content I share.
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Braves add southpaw George Sherrill to bullpen
<a href="“> The Atlanta Braves added another veteran arm to their bullpen today when they signed George Sherrill to a one year $1.2 million contract. Frank Wren expressed interest in adding another left-handed bullpen piece to combat the heavily left-handed NL East. Sherrill became that piece on Wednesday. Sherrill is coming off a forgettable 2010. [...]
TweetBraves Winter Meetings rumors: Lorenzo Cain and Kenshin Kawakami
The Atlanta Braves were expected to be quiet at this year’s Winter Meetings in Orlando, due to their ability to make their major acquisitions prior to the meetings. Braves’ GM, Frank Wren, admitted that he would at least make inquiries on how he could improve the team. Day one is coming to a close and [...]
TweetBraves acquire Scott Linebrink from Chicago White Sox.
Wouldn’t you know that as soon as I post about the remaining holes that the Atlanta Braves have for the rest of the offseason, they would swing a deal to fill one of those holes. They have acquired Scott Linebrink from the Chicago White Sox for minor league relief pitcher Kyle Cofield. The Braves also [...]
TweetWhere the Atlanta Braves are now.
In light of the moves that the Atlanta Braves made yesterday and earlier this offseason, this article will give an update as to where their remaining holes are. What they have: Starting Rotation – Tim Hudson RHP, Derek Lowe RHP, Tommy Hanson RHP, Jair Jurrjens RHP, and either Mike Minor LHP or Brandon Beachy RHP. [...]
TweetBraves resign Eric Hinske, bid adieu to Matt Diaz.
The Atlanta Braves and Eric Hinske agreed to a one year $1.45 million deal on Thursday. The deal includes a $1.5 million club option for 2012 with a $100K buyout. The Braves beat out the Milwaukee Brewers for Hinske’s services. Hinske acknowledged that the Brewers could have signed him if they would have offered a [...]
TweetBraves still waiting on Hinske, decision on Diaz soon.
The Atlanta Braves are still awaiting a decision from Eric Hinske. He is reportedly deciding between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Braves. Both teams have reportedly offered a deal between $1 and $1.5 million dollars. Hinske wants a two year deal, but indications are that the Braves are hesitant to offer a two year deal. [...]
TweetRoster decisions coming soon for Braves
Many rumors are swirling out there about Eric Hinske. He has been offered a one year deal worth approximately $1.5 million from the Atlanta Braves. The Milwaukee Brewers are making a push to sign him as well. The Braves seem reluctant to offer a two year deal, but it seems that they will have to [...]
TweetAtlanta Braves’ notes: contract offer for Eric Hinske
The Atlanta Braves have made an initial offer for Eric Hinske to return to the Braves for 2011. The contract offer is approximately $1.5 million for one year. He has made it known that if the Braves offer two years he will snatch the contract out of their hands to sign it. The Braves seem [...]
TweetWhat’s next for the Braves? – Part two – Bullpen
With the arrival of Dan Uggla to the Atlanta Braves’ lineup for 2011, their major shopping is over. This does not mean that they are finished, by any means. However, they only have to find a few pieces to help their bench and bullpen. They are in an enviable position for the rest of the [...]
TweetWhat’s next for the Braves? – Part I – Bench
The Atlanta Braves biggest offseason need has been filled with the acquisition of Dan Uggla. His arrival puts the Braves in the enviable position that their starting lineup and starting rotation is already set. Here is what I mean: Opening Day Lineup – C – Brian McCann, 1B – Freddie Freeman, 2B – Dan Uggla, [...]
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