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Prado activated from the disabled list

By udflyer96

Martin Prado has been activated from the disabled list and placed in the Braves starting lineup for Tuesday night's game against the Nationals.  Prado will bat third and play third base during this series opener against the Nationals.  The All-Star... »

Who should fill the three-hole when Prado returns?

By udflyer96

When the Braves needed a leadoff hitter in May, Martin Prado stepped in and filled the role in stellar fashion.  Now that they need a three-hole hitter, he's once again a primary candidate to fill this role.There has been reason... »

Chipper returns to Turner Field to see injury-ravaged lineup

By udflyer96

So far so good for Chipper Jones.  Now he can only hope that the next six months provided the kind of encouragement he's gained in the 24 hours that have followed the season-ending surgical procedure that was performed on his... »

Prado encouraged by latest round of BP

By udflyer96

Martin Prado provided some encouraging health-related news today when he was able to take batting practice without feeling the discomfort that was present 24 hours earlier.   He is hoping to play a rehab game with Triple-A Gwinnett Monday and... »

Chipper still weighing options about his future

By udflyer96

When I sat down to write this blog, my plan was to take the angle that Chipper Jones will at least attempt to return next season.  But it appears to be too early to make this kind of assumption.  Jones'... »

Prado placed on the 15-day DL

By udflyer96

Instead of playing a man short over the course of the next week, the Braves have determined to place Martin Prado on the 15-day disabled list.  The All-Star second baseman fractured his right pinky finger while completing a head-first slide... »

Prado will miss at least a week

By udflyer96

The Braves seemingly got some good news Saturday, when they determined that Martin Prado has a fractured right pinky finger that may cause him to miss just seven-to-10 games.  Braves manager Bobby Cox said he will wait at least another... »

Prado’s health could affect Wren’s pre-deadline mindset

By udflyer96

When the Braves revealed early this morning that X-rays performed on Martin Prado's right pinky finger were inconclusive, we were left to decide whether we'd like to view the glass as "half-full" or "half-empty." Given that they provided this information... »

Infante gains surprise selection

By Mark Bowman

When we awoke this morning, I think it's safe to say most of us expected Jason Heyward, Martin Prado and Tim Hudson to be named to this year's All-Star team.  There was also little shock when the players provided Brian... »

Where is Mark Cuban when you need him?

By Mark Bowman

This would have been a good weekend to have Mark Cuban calling the shots here in Braves land.  I think it's safe to say that he would have attempted to create some fireworks or simply have some fun by using... »