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Let’s quiet the Damon talk
As we head toward the weekend, I still haven't gained any reason to think any different about the possibility of the Braves signing Johnny Damon. There's no doubt that Damon could benefit the Braves from an offensive perspective. But unless... »
Does this portion of the schedule still elicit optimism?
The Braves are about to embark on that portion of their schedule that looked so appealing as recently as Thursday, when there was still seemingly some reason to feel optimistic about their postseason hopes. Mathematically the Braves are still alive... »
LaRoche sits with sore back
Braves first baseman Adam LaRoche was out of the lineup for Sunday afternoon's series finale against the Phillies because of a sore back. LaRoche strained his back while diving for a ball during the latter portion of Friday night's loss... »
Hudson’s start pushed back one day
Nate McLouth's lingering left hamstring discomfort has forced Tim Hudson to wait one more day before returning to the Braves rotation. Braves manager Bobby Cox announced Sunday afternoon that Hudson will now pitch on Tuesday and Kawakami will start Monday's... »
LaRoche exits with a sore right hip
PHILADELPHIA -- Adam LaRoche was forced to exit Saturday night's game against the Phillies because of right hip discomfort that has progressively worsened over the course of the past few days. After grounding out in the fourth inning of... »
Braves playoff hopes still alive
Within yesterday's offday story, I pointed out that based on the developments that occurred during the previous two seasons, you can't completely rule out the possibility that the Braves could still win the National League East. At the same time,... »
Braves set for another pivotal weekend
During the second week of this season, while the Marlins were in the midst of winning 12 of their first 13 games, I approached Fredi Gonzalez with one of those casual, "How you feelin'?" and he quickly responded with "How... »
Infante returns to face red-hot Nationals
Coming off a weekend during which Kris Medlen was one of the many players that proved to be huge at Dodger Stadium, the Braves are back at Turner Field to host the red-hot Nationals. Do I get any kind of... »