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Braves Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:38:46 PST

Players have been coming into the clubhouse at Turner Field for the last month, at least, but Jan. 30 marked the first official day of the traditional early throwing program.

It's voluntary and open also to the organization's minor-leaguers, who are always amazed that pitching coach Roger McDowell spends as much time with them as with the established pitchers.

Because right-handed prospects Julio Teheran and Randall Delgado attract so much attention, it's easy to forget that right-hander Brandon Beachy and left-hander Mike Minor are young pitchers, too.

As are left-hander Jonny Venters, right-hander Craig Kimbrel and even, for that matter, right-handers Jair Jurrjens and Tommy Hanson.

"It's going to take some patience and some bumps in the road," McDowell...

Win or lose, Ozzie Guillen's Marlins will entertain (Yahoo! Sports)
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:01:00 PST
A $191 million spending spree bought Miami a new vibe but no guarantees entering its first season in a new ballpark.

Cox to return to dugout for Braves exhibition (AP)
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:59:33 PST
Bobby Cox is returning to the dugout -- but only for one exhibition. The former Braves manager will be back in uniform to manage the organization's top prospects against the current major leaguers on April 3. The game will be played at the home of the Braves' Triple-A Gwinnett team near Atlanta.

Braves' Hanson says shoulder set for normal spring (AP)
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:11:35 PST
Braves right-hander Tommy Hanson said Thursday his right shoulder is feeling good and he expects to be on a regular routine for the start of spring training. Hanson enjoyed a strong first half of the 2011 season, posting a 10-4 record and 2.44 ERA. He made only five starts after the All-Star break due to persistent pain in the shoulder.

Waiting for Bryce Harper to come to Washington (Yahoo! Sports)
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:37:00 PST
Bryce Harper has just the right mix of skill and confidence to be a factor for the Nationals before his 20th birthday.

Chipper Jones upbeat about 18th season with Braves (AP)
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:15:35 PST
One year has made a big difference in Chipper Jones' outlook. Jones is feeling optimistic about his health as he moves closer to his 18th season with the Braves. Despite two knee surgeries in the last two years, the last link to the Braves' 1995 World Series championship is not ready to talk about ending his career.

Spring Training 2012: A Guide to Champion Stadium at Walt Disney World Resort (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:24:00 PST
Champion Stadium in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., is the spring training home of the Atlanta Braves. If you're thinking of attending a game as part of your Greater Orlando vacation, here's a visitor's guide to the baseball stadium.

Five Greatest Atlanta Braves Players of the ‘90s (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:50:00 PST
The Atlanta Braves are one of Major League Baseball's most storied franchises, with numerous Hall of Famers having worn the navy, scarlet, and white. After moving from Milwaukee to Atlanta in 1966, the Braves were home to such players as long-time home run king Hank Aaron,...

Braves say they've moved on since epic collapse (AP)
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:54:33 PST
Brandon Beachy did his best to forget what happened at the end of last season. It all came back to him this past weekend, when the Braves pitcher was in St. Louis visiting his college roommate. Everywhere Beachy looked, there were shirts, caps and other gear celebrating the Cardinals' improbable World Series championship.

Braves Gamble Handing Starting Job to Young Shortstop Tyler Pastornicky: Fan's Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Sun, 29 Jan 2012 04:26:00 PST
Baseball season is right around the corner, and no major leaguer will face any more pressure in spring training than Tyler Pastornicky. The Atlanta Braves are handing the untested rookie the starting job at shortstop on a team that missed the playoffs by only one game last year.

Fan's Take: Kudos to the Braves Farm System (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:20:00 PST
For at least the last two decades, the Atlanta Braves have been known to have a healthy farm system and produce a lot of big league prospects. That's largely how the Braves, as a medium-market franchise, have remained contenders for so long.

Spring Training 2012: Hotels in Lake Buena Vista, Florida (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:11:00 PST
Are you planning on getting a hotel in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., to watch some spring training baseball? The Atlanta Braves play their spring training games in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., at Champion Stadium. Ticket prices for the games range from $10 to $46 .

Non-Baseball Related Activities in Lake Buena Vista, Florida (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:31:00 PST
If you are in Florida in March, spring training should be of the highest priority. However, after a long day in the sun or a few straight days of sitting in the stands, baseball can get a bit tiring. Some people need a bit of a break from America's pastime.

Cleveland's fate lies with Sizemore's gimpy knees (Yahoo! Sports)
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:23:00 PST
Spurned by their free-agent targets, the Indians will breathe deep and hope Grady Sizemore stays upright in 2012.

Top Five Under-25 MLB Pitchers: Fan's Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:04:00 PST
Roy Halladay and Justin Verlander may be the two best starting pitchers in Major League Baseball. One is an experienced veteran, while the other is in his prime. Halladay, 34, has 14 MLB seasons under his belt, while Verlander, 28, will be entering his eighth pro season in 2012.

Ask Alex: Can Jason Heyward overcome his sophomore slump and return to his rookie form? (Yahoo! Sports)
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:51:51 PST
We all have questions about the 2012 season and Alex Remington luckily has some answers. The Stew's resident stats guru will address some of the big ones as the year progresses. The Situation: Jason Heyward faced extraordinarily lofty expectations when … Continue reading →

Kevin Millwood joins the Seattle Mariners (Yahoo! Sports)
Mon, 23 Jan 2012 04:17:01 PST
Now that Michael Pineda has been traded to the New York Yankees, the Seattle Mariners have a hole in their rotation. The team reportedly now has a body to fill the space in the form of Kevin Millwood. MLB.com reports … Continue reading →

Wren says quiet offseason part of Braves' plan (AP)
Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:52:28 PST
There has been no flashy free agent signing, no blockbuster trade this offseason for the Atlanta Braves. General manager Frank Wren says there also has been no panic. Wren says the quiet winter is proof of his confidence in the Braves' talent, even after the team blew an 8 1/2-game wild-card lead in September.

Atlanta Braves Spring Training 2012: An Insider's Guide to Champion Stadium (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:21:00 PST
Champion Stadium is one of the most beautiful stadiums in the Grapefruit League. The stadium is located on property at the Walt Disney World Resort and is the centerpiece of the massive 220-acre ESPN World of Sports Complex .

Fielder leads list of players in limbo (Yahoo! Sports)
Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:20:15 PST
By now, Prince Fielder surely expected his own celebratory press conference, when he would join the flurry of activity for baseball's offseason elite players. He would flash a big grin, don a jersey and cap, and prepare for a season as a poster child for his franchise, the way...

Atlanta Braves Spring Training: Activities in Kissimmee, Florida (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:44:00 PST
When you're on your way to Champion Stadium to see the Atlanta Braves play a spring training game, the fact that you are in the middle of the Walt Disney World Resort is a difficult thing to ignore. Naturally, because of the stadium's location, there is not a lack of...

Lincecum offered record $17M, asks for $21.5M (PA SportsTicker)
Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:10:45 PST
By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer

Braves sign Bourn, Jurrjens, O'Flaherty, Moylan (AP)
Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:55:37 PST
The Atlanta Braves avoided arbitration Tuesday, agreeing to one-year deals with outfielder Michael Bourn for $6.845,000, starting pitcher Jair Jurrjens for $5.5 million and reliever Eric O'Flaherty for $2.49 million. The agreements were reached just before teams and players exchanged figures for arbitration hearings.

How to Get Atlanta Braves Grapefruit League Tickets (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:44:00 PST
Two years ago, I had a chance to watch the Atlanta Braves play at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in a spring training game against the Florida Marlins. Among the highlights from my experience watching the Grapefruit League action was Jason Heyward taking the field before...

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