RALEIGH— Pitchers and catchers reported today for one of the best sports franchises in history. The oldest sports franchise in America. The longest continuously running sports franchise in America. The Atlanta Braves.
Posts Tagged ‘Frank Wren’
Spring Has Come
Posted in Baseball, Sports, tagged Andruw Jones, Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Braves History, Bobby Cox, Brian McCann, Chipper Jones, David Justice, Dennis Purdy, Frank Wren, Gary Sheffield, Jair Jurrjens, Jason Heyward, Los Angeles Dodgers, Matt Diaz, Melky Cabrera, Nate McLouth, Philadelphia Phillies, Tommy Hanson, Troy Glaus on February 19, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Frank Wren’s “How to Give a Hall-of-Famer the SHAFT!”
Posted in Baseball, Current Events, Sports, tagged 300 Game Winners, Atlanta Braves, Best Pitchers in History, Braves Give Glavine Shaft, Frank Wren, Hall of Famer, Pitchers, Tom Glavine, Tommy Hanson on June 4, 2009 | 9 Comments »
ATLANTA— I have atlantabraves.com plugged into my blackberry. Whenever I get out on the internet, I start by opening up that website and checking in on news surrounding the Braves. For weeks now, I’ve been reading headlines about Tom Glavine’s recovery. Tom Glavine feels better after throwing in the outfield (April 28). Tom Glavine pitches [...]
No. 47
Posted in Baseball, Sports, tagged Atlanta Braves, Charlie Morton, Derek Lowe, Frank Wren, Jair Jurrjens, Javier Vazquez, Jeff Francoeur, John Smoltz, JoJo Reyes, Jordan Schafer, Kelly Johnson, Kenshin Kawakami, Kris Medlen, Mike Hampton, Nate McLouth, NL East, Pittsburgh Pirates, Tim Hudson, Tom Glavine on June 4, 2009 | 4 Comments »
LONG BEACH— Hall of Fame pitcher, Tom Glavine, was released by the Atlanta Braves yesterday. This was to be Glavine’s farewell tour with the team. Or at least, a redux of his failed farewell tour from last season.
Blaine Boyer: King of the Blowpen
Posted in Baseball, Sports, tagged Atlanta Braves, Blaine Boyer, Boone Logan, Bullpen, Derek Lowe, Erik O'Flaherty, Frank Wren, Jair Jurrjens, Javier Vazquez, John Smoltz, Kenshin Kawakami, Matt Diaz, Mike Hampton, Raphael Soriano, Tim Hudson, Tom Glavine, Worst Bullpen Ever on April 16, 2009 | 4 Comments »
LONG BEACH— In 2008 the Atlanta Braves suffered a series of serious setbacks. The roster started out looking good.
Swing Lowe
Posted in Baseball, tagged AJ Burnett, Atlanta Braves, Charlie Morton, Chuck James, Derek Lowe, Frank Wren, James Parr, Jo Jo Reyes, Kyle Davies, Rafeal Furcal, Scott Boras, Tom Glavine on January 13, 2009 | 2 Comments »
LONG BEACH— The Braves have reportedly agreed to terms with the veteran pitcher Derek Lowe, the last pitcher they had on their list. The deal is said to be 4 years and $60 million dollars.
Kenshin Kawakami? 3 Reasons This is a Big-time Gamble by the Atlanta Braves…
Posted in Baseball, Sports, tagged Atlanta Braves, Frank Wren, Japanese Leagues, Javier Vazquez, Kawakami Statistics, Kenshin Kawakami, Mets, MLB, Phillies, Tom Glavine on January 11, 2009 | 2 Comments »
ATLANTA— If Kenshin Kawakami passes his physical on Monday, then he will be the second starting pitcher Frank Wren has added to the Atlanta Braves rotation this offseason.
So Long Smoltz…
Posted in Baseball, Sports, tagged Atlanta Braves, Boston Red Sox, Frank Wren, John Smoltz on January 8, 2009 | 20 Comments »
LONG BEACH— So this appears to be the final nail in the coffin. Smoltz is on the verge of departing for the Boston Red Sox. And for only $5.5 million.