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Returning to work on regular rest
Like Jair Jurrjens, I am returning to work tonight on regular rest. Over the past four days, I've drained both a bank account (down payment) and countless calories (moving boxes, furniture and whatever else Tammy wanted) while moving into our... »
Returning to work on regular rest
Like Jair Jurrjens, I am returning to work tonight on regular rest. Over the past four days, I've drained both a bank account (down payment) and countless calories (moving boxes, furniture and whatever else Tammy wanted) while moving into our... »
Infante improving odds of winning a batting title
Here's the shortened version of an earlier entry that disappeared like Luis Valdez. Omar Infante learned this afternoon that his three-homer performance during this past weekend's series in Chicago allowed him to earn National League Player of the Week honors... »
Chipper still weighing options about his future
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'... »
Infante gains surprise selection
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... »
Barton clears waivers to make room for Hudson
Tim Hudson has been activated from the 60-day disabled list and the Braves made room for him on their 40-man roster by placing outfielder Brian Barton on waivers. Barton cleared waivers on Monday and was outrighted to the Triple-A Gwinnett... »
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... »
Going to continue doubting Kawakami
When I got downstairs after last night's game, one of the female Japanese reporters looked at me with one of those sarcastic smiles. Confident that I didn't have a "kick me" poster sitting on my back, I simply responded with... »
