http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves-news-82062.html en-us Copyright 2009 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:03:54 GMT 2009-11-08T07:03:54Z en-us Copyright 2009 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 http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/top-draft-pick-minor-180441.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82062 Heyward may be out, but six other Braves prospects are seeing action in Fall League. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 19:25:10 GMT dobrien@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/top-draft-pick-minor-180441.html David O'Brien 2009-10-31T19:25:10Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/duluth-honors-mccann-green-179690.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82062 At halftime of a football game that it trailed 28-0, Duluth High found a reason for celebration Friday night in two famous alumni. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 02:23:53 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/duluth-honors-mccann-green-179690.html Todd Holcomb 2009-10-31T02:23:53Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/gm-baldwin-leaves-gwinnett-178865.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82062 Bruce Baldwin steps down after 23 years with the Braves' Class AAA franchise. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:20:30 GMT kswartz@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/gm-baldwin-leaves-gwinnett-178865.html Kristi E. Swartz 2009-10-30T15:20:30Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/hudson-and-braves-close-177023.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82062 Pitcher Tim Hudson is expected to sign a three-year contract extension with the Braves by early next week, a person familiar with negotiations said. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:15:19 GMT dobrien@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/hudson-and-braves-close-177023.html David O'Brien 2009-10-29T16:15:19Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/injury-knocks-heyward-out-175567.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82062 A lower-back strain for Braves outfield prospect Jason Heyward has ended his Arizona Fall League season after just four games. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:03:54 GMT dobrien@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/injury-knocks-heyward-out-175567.html David O'Brien 2009-10-28T00:03:54Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/hudson-braves-to-resume-173351.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82062 Pitcher, team deal on contract extension, which is expected to be for "at least" three years. Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:50:47 GMT dobrien@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/hudson-braves-to-resume-173351.html David O'Brien 2009-10-25T22:50:47Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/prado-likely-to-keep-171427.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82062 It's too early to know how the Braves will go about adding a power hitter and filling expected bullpen vacancies, but second base appears set with Martin Prado . Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:54:11 GMT dobrien@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/prado-likely-to-keep-171427.html David O'Brien 2009-10-23T23:54:11Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/campillo-carlyle-dropped-from-167522.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82062 Pitchers Campillo, Carlyle, Nunez removed from 40-man roster and opted for free agency last week. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:28:16 GMT dobrien@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/campillo-carlyle-dropped-from-167522.html David O'Brien 2009-10-20T19:28:16Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/to-stay-with-braves-165266.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82062 It's rare to hear a player openly state that he'll take less from his current team than from others, especially before negotiations have even begun. Sat, 17 Oct 2009 18:42:54 GMT dobrien@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/to-stay-with-braves-165266.html David O'Brien 2009-10-17T18:42:54Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/mccann-has-round-2-164964.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82062 Braves catcher Brian McCann had a second round of Lasik eye surgery Friday, in hopes of playing next season without glasses he wore for most of the 2009 season. Sat, 17 Oct 2009 01:28:17 GMT dobrien@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/mccann-has-round-2-164964.html David O'Brien 2009-10-17T01:28:17Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/yankees-vs-angels-is-163821.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82062 The power-laden New York Yankees are in the American League Championship Series for the first time since their 2004 meltdown against Boston. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 20:32:28 GMT dobrien@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/yankees-vs-angels-is-163821.html David O'Brien 2009-10-15T20:32:28Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-promote-demacio-to-163192.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82062 Tony DeMacio, a veteran scout who signed Tom Glavine and Chipper Jones, was named Braves scouting director on Wednesday. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 23:48:01 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-promote-demacio-to-163192.html Staff 2009-10-14T23:48:01Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/hudson-refutes-report-says-162582.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82062 Braves pitcher Tim Hudson reiterated Wednesday that he's willing to accept a "hometown discount" to stay with the Braves, while refuting a report that he's planning to become a free agent and see what he can get on the open market. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:30:22 GMT dobrien@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/hudson-refutes-report-says-162582.html David O'Brien 2009-10-14T22:30:22Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/hudson-denies-report-he-163128.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82062 Braves pitcher Tim Hudson reiterated Wednesday that he's willing to accept a "hometown discount" to stay with the Braves, while refuting a report that he's planning to become a free agent to see what he can get on the open market. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 21:38:57 GMT dobrien@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/hudson-denies-report-he-163128.html David O'Brien 2009-10-14T21:38:57Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-lose-scouting-director-161822.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82062 The Braves are losing scouting director Roy Clark, who accepted a job with the Washington Nationals after 20 years in the Braves organization. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:17:00 GMT dobrien@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-lose-scouting-director-161822.html David O'Brien 2009-10-13T21:17:00Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-may-lose-scouting-161206.html?cxtype=rss_sports_82062 Longtime Braves scouting director Roy Clark might leave the organization for a higher-ranking job with the Washington Nationals. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:22:29 GMT dobrien@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-may-lose-scouting-161206.html David O'Brien 2009-10-13T00:22:29Z