http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves-news-82062.html en-us Copyright 2009 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 06:29:32 GMT 2009-12-02T06:29:32Z en-us Copyright 2009 http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-decline-arbitration-offer-221462.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82062 Team extends offers to relievers Gonzalez and Soriano, but decline first baseman and outfielder Anderson. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 02:00:48 GMT dobrien@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-decline-arbitration-offer-221462.html David O'Brien 2009-12-02T02:00:48Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/chip-caray-out-at-219885.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82062 Son of former Braves broadcaster will no longer call baseball games for Atlanta network. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 02:53:00 GMT dobrien@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/chip-caray-out-at-219885.html David O'Brien 2009-12-01T02:53:00Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/former-braves-mcgriff-galarraga-216140.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82062 NEW YORK - Fred McGriff and Andres Galarraga are among 15 first-time candidates of this year's Hall of Fame ballot, joining holdovers Mark McGwire, Andre Dawson and Bert Blyleven. Fri, 27 Nov 2009 19:45:09 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/former-braves-mcgriff-galarraga-216140.html 2009-11-27T19:45:09Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-sign-minor-league-212655.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82062 Dominican righty Abreu rated the No. 25 prospect in Royals organization entering 2009 season. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:47:52 GMT dobrien@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-sign-minor-league-212655.html David O'Brien 2009-11-24T20:47:52Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-seek-to-bolster-208101.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82062 Atlanta has expressed interest in free agent Mark DeRosa, a former Braves infielder. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:44:46 GMT dobrien@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-seek-to-bolster-208101.html David O'Brien 2009-11-21T20:44:46Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-add-lee-hyde-207345.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82062 Former Georgia Tech left-hander Lee Hyde and four other minor-league pitchers were added to the Braves' 40-man roster Friday, protecting them from being poached by other teams in the upcoming Rule 5 Draft. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:15:19 GMT dobrien@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-add-lee-hyde-207345.html David O'Brien 2009-11-20T23:15:19Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/former-brave-campillo-signs-207294.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82062 Former Braves right-hander Jorge Campillo has signed a minor league contract with the Kansas City Royals, the team announced on its Web site. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:29:58 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/former-brave-campillo-signs-207294.html Rudy Isaza 2009-11-20T22:29:58Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/hanson-third-in-nl-200127.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82062 Braves' starting pitcher, who went 11-4, 2.89 ERA in 21 starts, got two first-place votes. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:54:22 GMT dobrien@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/hanson-third-in-nl-200127.html David O'Brien 2009-11-16T23:54:22Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-face-difficult-free-197512.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82062 Would the Braves be willing to give up a first-round compensatory pick to sign Billy Wagner? Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:01:43 GMT dobrien@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-face-difficult-free-197512.html David O'Brien 2009-11-14T22:01:43Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/hank-aaron-to-receive-196150.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82062 LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Hall of Fame baseball player Hank Aaron will receive an award from the makers of the bats that he used to hit more than 700 home runs. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:28:45 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/hank-aaron-to-receive-196150.html Rudy Isaza 2009-11-13T15:28:45Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/mccann-wins-third-silver-195485.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82062 Braves player recognized as NL's top hitting catcher for third time in four seasons. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:55:34 GMT dobrien@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/mccann-wins-third-silver-195485.html David O'Brien 2009-11-13T00:55:34Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-hudson-gets-three-195405.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82062 Now that the Braves' starting rotation and Tim Hudson's surgically repaired arm both appear stronger than they've been in several years, Hudson hoped to stick around to see how far they could take things. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:38:00 GMT dobrien@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-hudson-gets-three-195405.html David O'Brien 2009-11-12T21:38:00Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-hudson-signs-three-194849.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82062 It's official – the Braves finalized a three-year contract extension with pitcher Tim Hudson, a deal that includes a fourth-year club option for 2013.  The contract is believed to be worth close to $9 million per season. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:08:32 GMT dobrien@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-hudson-signs-three-194849.html David O'Brien 2009-11-12T17:08:32Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/wren-gets-ball-rolling-194216.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82062 GM meets with teams interested in some of Braves' older pitchers. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:57:38 GMT dobrien@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/wren-gets-ball-rolling-194216.html David O'Brien 2009-11-12T00:57:38Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/judges-to-decide-fate-191284.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82062 NEW YORK - All 27 active judges on the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals may take the unprecedented step of rehearing the baseball drug list case, which could delay a final resolution until at least 2011 and possibly later. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:27:42 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/judges-to-decide-fate-191284.html The Associated Press 2009-11-09T23:27:42Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-prospect-minor-motivated-191220.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82062 Left-handed pitcher says he's up to prove he was worthy of No. 7 overall pick. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:52:22 GMT dobrien@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-prospect-minor-motivated-191220.html David O'Brien 2009-11-09T21:52:22Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-could-talk-trades-189573.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82062 Atlanta could likely try to trade starter Lowe (above), Vazquez or Kawakami. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:50:08 GMT dobrien@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-could-talk-trades-189573.html David O'Brien 2009-11-07T20:50:08Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-could-have-proctor-188845.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82062 Veteran reliever Scott Proctor has signed a one-year minor league contract with the Braves, who will invite him to spring training with the hope that he can return to form following ligament-transplant elbow surgery in May 2009. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:44:28 GMT dobrien@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-could-have-proctor-188845.html David O'Brien 2009-11-07T15:44:28Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-prospect-to-start-188893.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82062 Left-handed pitcher Mike Minor, the Braves' first-round draft choice in 2009 out of Vanderbilt, is scheduled to start Saturday night in the Arizona Fall League's  Rising Stars Game. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:41:56 GMT dobrien@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-prospect-to-start-188893.html David O'Brien 2009-11-06T22:41:56Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/smoltz-4-braves-file-188356.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82062 Reliever Mike Gonzalez among the Atlanta players who filed on first day possible; Smoltz does too. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:59:02 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/smoltz-4-braves-file-188356.html STAFF AND WIRE REPORTS 2009-11-06T17:59:02Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/players-who-have-filed-188398.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82062 NEW YORK - The 79 players who filed for free agency Thursday. Eligible players may file through Nov. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:51:09 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/players-who-have-filed-188398.html Rudy Isaza 2009-11-06T17:51:09Z http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/gwinnett-s-expectations-fall-188207.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82062 Gwinnett County, which had predicted $200,000 in revenue from Gwinnett Braves parking proceeds this year, received a check for $9,188 to cover parking from May-September. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:43:00 GMT pfox@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/gwinnett-s-expectations-fall-188207.html Patrick Fox 2009-11-06T15:43:00Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/hudson-excited-about-new-187139.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82062 Being home with his wife and children during baseball season is nice, but Tim Hudson said he never would have agreed to a three-year extension with the Braves if that were the only attraction. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:11:56 GMT dobrien@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/hudson-excited-about-new-187139.html David O'Brien 2009-11-05T21:11:56Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-sign-reliever-scott-186111.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82062 The Braves have signed veteran reliever Scott Proctor to a one-year contract,  according to his agent.  The team hopes he can overcome two recent elbow  surgeries and regain something akin to his form. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:30:41 GMT dobrien@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-sign-reliever-scott-186111.html David O'Brien 2009-11-04T20:30:41Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/mets-francoeur-has-surgery-183848.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82062 NEW YORK - Mets right fielder Jeff Francoeur has undergone thumb surgery and is expected to be ready for spring training. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:24:31 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/mets-francoeur-has-surgery-183848.html Rudy Isaza 2009-11-03T00:24:31Z