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BravesBlast.com is a fan-operated site focusing on news, analysis, and speculation about the Atlanta Braves. BravesBlast.com sponsors frequent contests to provide local fans with an easy method of obtaining Braves memorabilia. Additionally, BravesBlast.com features a high-quality photoblog so you can catch up on the latest Braves happenings. Check the site frequently to see postings by lifelong fans of your Atlanta Braves and get your BravesBlast on!

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Glavine to See Dr. Andrews On Shoulder

Tom Glavine was scratched from his AA Mississippi start yesterday with shoulder discomfort after just two innings. He was pulled throwing warmup pitches before the third as a precaution. Obviously thi...
Posted by on Mon, 13 Apr 2009 16:43:00 GMT

Braves Fall in Spring Training Opener

The Braves kicked off the Grapefruit League season this afternoon with a 5-4 loss to the Detroit Tigers. Jair Jurrjens made the start for the Braves and allowed 2 earned runs in 2 innings of work on ...
Posted by on Wed, 25 Feb 2009 16:09:00 GMT

Early Spring Training Review

Pitchers and catchers reported to Spring Training last Saturday with the rest of the squad close behind. The non-roster invitees are getting the chance to meet some of the big leaguers and the young ...
Posted by on Sat, 21 Feb 2009 08:09:00 GMT

Glavine Offered Contract

The Braves offered Tom Glavine a one year contract Friday worth between $1-2M. Glavine, who is 42 and recovering from elbow and shoulder surgery, recently began pitching again and is feeling good and ...
Posted by on Sat, 07 Feb 2009 08:07:00 GMT

Oh Man, What About Ohman?

First, please forgive me for the title of this post. You knew it was coming somewhere in the article, so I figured I'd get it out of the way up front. The Braves have been after the left handed Ohman ...
Posted by on Fri, 06 Feb 2009 15:18:00 GMT

Top 10 Reasons We're Looking Forward To Spring Training

It's time for a top 10 list. Why?Because spring training is just 10 days away. Since it's 10 days away, let's rock and roll our way through our top 10 reasons we're looking forward to spring training!...
Posted by on Thu, 05 Feb 2009 13:24:00 GMT

Where Will Chipper Bat?

It's no secret that Chipper Jones likes to hit third in the batting order. But in 2009, if the Braves don't sign a power bat for the outfield, where will he hit?Chipper likes hitting third. He's actua...
Posted by on Wed, 04 Feb 2009 15:54:00 GMT

Abreu or Dunn? (Or Swisher/Nady?)

Whom should the Braves pursue and sign? Adam Dunn or Bobby Abreu?Both would fit in well and fill the need (a bat providing a little bit of power in the outfield). That said, there are a couple of othe...
Posted by on Tue, 03 Feb 2009 14:57:00 GMT

No Arbitration For Kotchman

The Braves and first-baseman Casey Kotchman reached a contract agreement on Saturday to avoid going to arbitration. They settled on a one-year, $2.885 million contract, which fell roughly in the midd...
Posted by on Sun, 01 Feb 2009 07:42:00 GMT

Yunel Escobar: 2009 Predictions

Yunel Escobar had his first full season starting last year and it's time to guess what he's going to do in 2009. Now in case you missed it, Escobar was drafted in the 2nd round of the amateur draft in...
Posted by on Sat, 31 Jan 2009 09:54:00 GMT