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Escobar or no Escobar, Braves are the team to beat
Now that Alex Gonzalez has been acquired in exchange for Yunel Escobar, Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Phil Sheridan says the Phillies must react by making a move.. ESPN's Buster Olney says the Braves made a great trade with the Blue Jays... »
Wren had to trade Escobar
If their current offensive numbers remain the same, I would still enter this offseason with the belief that instead of Alex Gonzalez, I'd still rather have Yunel Escobar as my shortstop during the 2011 season.But if placed in Braves general... »
Braves not actively looking to trade Escobar
Received a call from an American League scout today, who said his club had gained the sense that the Braves might be willing to deal Yunel Escobar. But before worrying those of you who understand the great value Escobar brings... »
It’s time for Escobar to start producing
Accounting for where the Braves stood at the end of play on April 29, six games below .500 and five games out in the National League East race, it's obvious that they have to feel fortunate to know they'll likely... »
Infection will sideline Diaz for an extended period
Yunel Escobar was back in the Braves lineup on Saturday night. But it could be at least another three weeks before manager Bobby Cox is able to utilize Matt Diaz again. Diaz has spent the past three weeks bothered by... »
Suddenly rejuvenated offense returns home
While mixing Mucinex, Zyrtec and a couple of cough drops this week, I could have sworn that I saw the Braves go into Milwaukee and score 28 runs over the course of just three games. Had I also seen Jo-Jo... »
Escobar placed on the 15-day DL
While attempting to build off the momentum created by this past weekend's sweep of the Astros, the Braves will spend the entirety of their current nine-game road trip without Yunel Escobar. With Escobar's strained left groin still ailing, the Braves... »
Braves looking to claim first sweep of the season
After being swept in two consecutive series, the Braves are hoping to be the ones pushing the brooms by the time they conclude this afternoon's game against the Astros. Whether the Braves have taken advantage of the schedule or shown... »
Long losing streak has not killed postseason hopes
One horrid nine-game stretch in April does not define the path that a Major League club is destined to travel over the course of a 162-game season. But as the Braves attempt to snap a nine-game losing streak against the... »
Braves hope their offensive woes stayed in Atlanta
It's early, but based on the frustration I could sense in the clubhouse after last night's loss to Jamie Moyer and the Phillies, I'd have to say the Braves players and coaches share many of the worries you developed while... »