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Q&A with Braves catcher McCann

Friday, February 5, 2010
By Mark Bowman
While preparing for his fifth full season at the Major League level, Brian McCann recently sat down with MLB.com to discuss the upcoming season and a number of other topics, including his appreciation for Twins catcher Joe Mauer and Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun. ...read more

Posted by: Atlanta Braves News.

Heyward’s growing as fast as expectations

Friday, February 5, 2010
By David O'Brien
Heyward’s growing as fast as expectations
Is this the future face of the Braves franchise? Photo by Tom Priddy/Four Seam images

Is this the future face of the Braves franchise? Photo by Tom Priddy/Four Seam images

Henry County’s heavy hitter is only 20 years old ...read more

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Inbox: Could the Braves bat Diaz leadoff?

Wednesday, February 3, 2010
By Mark Bowman
Would the Braves consider batting Matt Diaz in the leadoff spot? Does Atlanta have any interest in Johnny Damon? Beat reporter Mark Bowman tackles these and other questions in the latest Inbox. ...read more

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Braves still not actively pursuing Damon

Wednesday, February 3, 2010
By udflyer96
Braves still not actively pursuing Damon Well it looks like National Signing Day will conclude without Johnny Damon knowing where he's going to be playing this year.  But it still certainly appears that Atlanta isn't in his immediate future. 

Instead of taking the negligent route of ...read more

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Path of the Pros: Jair Jurrjens

Wednesday, February 3, 2010
By Josh Jackson
Jair Jurrjens came to the Minors with the talent to develop into a Major League pitcher. His trust in his coaches -- and in himself -- helped him become an ace. ...read more

Posted by: Atlanta Braves News.

Heyward enjoys trip down memory lane

Tuesday, February 2, 2010
By Mark Bowman
With members of his Braves family sitting behind him, 20-year-old phenom Jason Heyward returned to his high school Tuesday and somewhat bashfully accepted the fact that he found yet another environment where he was the center of attention. ...read more

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ChopTalk: Cox enthused about ‘10 season

Tuesday, February 2, 2010
By Bobby Cox
In the latest edition of ChopTalk, Bobby Cox, entering his final season as Braves manager, expresses optimism about his club's chances to succeed in 2010. ...read more

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Braves Caravan helps Haiti relief effort

Monday, February 1, 2010
By Mark Bowman
Monday afternoon at MedShare International's warehouse in Decatur, Ga., a group of 40 Braves representatives -- players and employees included -- spent time packaging items that will be part of a 40-foot container sent to Haiti. ...read more

Posted by: Atlanta Braves News.

Cox expects Braves to contend in East

Monday, February 1, 2010
By Mark Bowman
With his usual overabundance of optimism on display at Turner Field on Monday, Braves manager Bobby Cox provided even more reason that he plans to treat the final year of his storied managerial career in the same manner that he has most of the previous ones. ...read more

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Hanson rested, ready & excited for Act 2

Friday, January 29, 2010
By David O'Brien
Hanson rested, ready & excited for Act 2

There was a point this offseason when young Braves pitching star Tommy Hanson was fed up and talked about leaving Atlanta.

Fed up with the weather, that is.

And talking — only half-seriously, we gather — about going home to Southern California to get away from Atlanta’s near-record rain in November-December.

“I was ...read more

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