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Braves acquire 3B Francisco from Reds Sun Apr  1 12:25:16 2012 EST
Lake Buena Vista, FL (Sports Network) - The Atlanta Braves acquired third baseman Juan Francisco from the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday in exchange for J.J. Hoover, a minor league pitcher. Francisco, 24, hit .196 with four home runs this spring. He appeared in 81 games with the Reds over the last three seasons, batting .284 with five home runs and 29 RBI. Hoover, a 24-year-old right-hander, split 2011 between Double-A Mississippi and Triple-A Gwinnett, going 3-6 with a 2.64 earned run average in 43
Braves sign Livan Hernandez Fri Mar 30 15:20:48 2012 EST
Lake Buena Vista, FL (Sports Network) - The Atlanta Braves signed pitcher Livan Hernandez on Friday just hours after he was released by the Houston Astros. Hernandez made five starts for the Astros this spring and pitched to an earned run average of 5.63, allowing 14 runs -- 10 earned -- on 23 hits in 16 innings. The 37-year-old right-hander spent last season with the Washington Nationals, compiling an 8-13 record with a 4.47 ERA in 29 starts. In 475 appearances, all but one as a starter, with
Indians acquire P Asencio from Braves Thu Mar 29 15:05:46 2012 EST
Goodyear, AZ (Sports Network) - The Cleveland Indians acquired pitcher Jairo Asencio from the Atlanta Braves on Thursday in exchange for cash considerations. Asencio spent most of the 2011 season with the Triple-A Gwinnett Braves, where he was 3-2 with a 1.81 ERA in 47 games, while saving a league-best 26 games in 27 chances. He had three different stints with the Braves last season and made 10 appearances this spring, posting a 3.27 ERA with 12 strikeouts and three walks. In nine career relief
Washington Nationals 2012 Preview Thu Mar 29 10:08:17 2012 EST
RHP), John Lannan (LHP) PROJECTED CLOSER: Drew Storen (RHP) MANAGER: Davey Johnson DOES THE NATS' ROTATION STACK UP TO REST OF DIVISION? The Philadelphia Phillies have dominated the rest of the NL East with a star- studded rotation, while the Atlanta Braves have an excellent mix of young and talented arms. The Florida Marlins added some pieces to their rotation this winter as well, so it was smart of the Nationals to keep up. Of course, they were already in good shape thanks to Strasburg, the to
Atlanta Braves 2012 Preview Wed Mar 28 11:24:29 2012 EST
Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - The Atlanta Braves entered last September in prime position to reach the playoffs for a second straight season. They ended the month, and their season, on a five-game losing streak and one game out of the National League Wild Card position. That collapse has put a big chip on the shoulder of this year's Atlanta squad, which enters its second season under manager Fredi Gonzalez following Bobby Cox's retirement. The Braves could have used the experience of thei
Dodgers sold to Magic's group for $2 billion Wed Mar 28 00:30:49 2012 EST
as we drive the Dodgers back to the front page of the sports section in our wonderful community of Los Angeles," Johnson said. Mark R. Walter serves as the Guggenheim Baseball Management LLC controlling partner. The group also includes former Atlanta Braves and Washington Nationals president Stan Kasten. "This agreement with Guggenheim reflects both the strength and future potential of the Los Angeles Dodgers, and assures that the Dodgers will have new ownership with deep local roots, which bode
Mets to honor Gary Carter on Opening Day Mon Mar 26 17:34:29 2012 EST
plans to honor late Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter at Opening Day on April 5. Carter's family -- wife Sandy, daughters Kimmy and Christy, son D.J. and their respective families -- will be part of the pregame ceremony as the Mets take on the Atlanta Braves. The amiable backstop, nicknamed "Kid" passed away after a long fight with brain cancer on February 16. "Our family is so honored to be part of the Mets' Opening Day at Citi Field," said Sandy Carter. "It will be an incredible experience for
Chipper Jones to have knee surgery Sat Mar 24 13:21:10 2012 EST
Lake Buena Vista FL (Sports Network) - Chipper Jones will start his final season recovering from knee surgery. The Atlanta Braves said the veteran third baseman will undergo a procedure on Monday to have torn meniscus in his left knee repaired. He is expected to be sidelined for three weeks and could return for the Braves' home opener on April 13. Just two days ago, Jones said the 2012 season will be his last. Jones will turn 40 next month and has battled some injury issues the past few years.
2012 season to be the last for Chipper Jones Thu Mar 22 10:52:13 2012 EST
Lake Buena Vista, FL (Sports Network) - Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones announced Thursday that he will retire following the 2012 season. Jones, who contemplated retirement in the past, has spent his entire career with Atlanta, the same club that drafted him first overall in 1990. The Florida native made his debut three years later and then finished second in the National League Rookie of the Year voting in 1995. Jones will turn 40 next month and has battled some injury issues the pa
Some spring training stats really do count Mon Mar 19 10:32:55 2012 EST
enough that Cabrera's bat more than compensated. That should be the case again. TYLER PASTORNICKY, BRAVES: 5-FOR-40 (.125), 2 RBIs, .125 SLUGGING A rookie expected to bat No. 8 on a contending team, Pastornicky isn't being asked to carry the Atlanta Braves' offense. Since the prospect is a solid glove man, a .250 batting average would probably be enough to keep him in the lineup. Heck, if the rest of the Braves' batting order provides sufficient offense, Atlanta might be able to carry a dependa
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