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Could Vazquez deal open door for Damon?
Just as significant as the deal itself were the ramifications of Tuesday's trade, which sent Javier Vazquez and Boone Logan to the Yankees in exchange for Melky Cabrera and two Minor Leaguers.
Report: Braves set to trade Vazquez to Yankees
"Hard to Believe!" is the game-by-game story of the 2008 Philadelphia Phillies, from the first pitch on Opening Day to the final pitch of the World Series.
Braves plan on adding Glaus to infield
The Braves have targeted Troy Glaus to serve as their new first baseman, and within the next week to 10 days, they could officially announce that they have signed him to a one-year contract.
Vazquez sent to Yankees for Cabrera
Pitcher Javy Vazquez has been traded back to the New York Yankees by Atlanta in a swap that sent Melky Cabrera to the Braves on Tuesday.
As David O'Brien points out in his latest AJC blog post this morning, the so-called 'Baby Braves' of a few years ago are vanishing in a hurry.
Johnson a free agent after non-tendered by Braves
Six months after Kelly Johnson lost his starting job with the Braves, he was cut loose and made a free agent Saturday when the team did not tender a contract to the arbitration-eligible second baseman.
Billy and Takashi: Reactions to a Gun-Slinging Braves' GM
Well, the last two days were exciting, weren't they? Two legitimate end-of-the-'pen options coming in.
Braves explore options during GM meetings
" Yes, sir, that's the address of my budget hotel 'bout a mile from the sprawl of Chicago's O'Hare Airport, where baseball's GMs are having their meetings, thus doing their small part to make it clear to everyone watching that things are tough all over.
Nats Go 15 Innings To Beat Braves In Season Finale
Alberto Gonzalez went 2-for-6 and hit the game- winning RBI single in the top of the 15th inning to lift the Washington Nationals past the Atlanta Braves, 2-1, to complete a four-game sweep at Turner Field as both teams concluded the season.
Howard, Phillies end Braves' winning streak at 7
Philadelphia, which has won six straight, snapped the Braves' longest stretch of consecutive victories since July 2006, dropping Atlanta 8 1/2 games back in the National League East and hurting their fading wild-card chances.
Hanson gave up two runs in six innings for his third straight win and hit a three-run double in a six-run third inning that lifted the Atlanta Braves past Max Scherzer and the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-4 on Monday.
Chipper rips umpire over fist bump, ejections
Braves manager Bobby Cox argues with home plate umpire Bill Hohn during the eighth inning.
Gonzalez struck by line drive in eighth
Braves reliever Mike Gonzalez left Thursday's 5-1 loss to the Giants in the eighth inning after being struck in the left arm by a line drive, causing a contusion.
McCann, Braves Crush Mets; Maddux Honored
Brian McCann had three hits, including a two- run homer, and drove in four runs, as the Braves blasted the injury-plagued New York Mets, 11-0, to log their sixth straight home victory.
I cannot believe the Braves blow a 7-3 lead
I cannot believe the Braves blow a 7-3 lead! + I cannot believe the Braves blow a 7-3 lead! - I cannot believe the Braves blow a 7-3 lead! The makeup of this team is just not enough to win consistently.
Atlanta 1, Washington 4 Atlanta Top 7th - - Nate McLouth flied out to right to end the inning.
Analyzing Bobby Cox's Bullpen Management
Bobby Cox is a smart manager, but his old-school approach to managing a bullpen cost Tommy Hanson a win on Saturday.
Broken hand puts Bennett on DL
Based on the way he'd been pitching this season, Jeff Bennett seemingly already had one foot out the door.
Gwinnett edges out Buffalo, 5-4
The Gwinnett Braves defeated the Buffalo Bisons 5a 4 in the series opener on Tuesday night at Gwinnett Stadium in Lawrenceville.
A potential ninth-inning rally fizzled Thursday night, leaving the Indianapolis Indians with a 6-5 loss to the Gwinnett Braves at Victory Field.
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