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Monday, January 14, 2008
Goodbye, Richmond. Hello, Gwinnett.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The Braves are moving the AAA affiliate from Richmond to Gwinnett County. The Richmond Braves, the organization’s highest-level minor-league affiliate, could play in Gwinnett as soon as 2009.
The Braves’ three-year contract at the Richmond, Va. stadium, known as The Diamond, expires following the 2010 season. However, there is an option to pull out after each season. The Braves must give notice on or before Oct. 1 each year.
What do you think of this major move? Will you head out to Gwinnett to check out the AAA squad when they arrive?
Read more about it: Story
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Images from a wild weekend
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The sight of Terrell Owens crying at the press conference following Dallas’ loss to the Giants Sunday capped an interesting weekend of images from the NFL Divisional Playoffs.
It began Saturday with Brett Favre tossing passes - and snowballs - and Ryan Grant navigating through the snow as the Packers defeated Seattle. Tom Brady followed with a near-perfect passing performance as the Patriots won again, defeating Jacksonville for their 17th straight win.
There were several heroes in San Diego’s win over the Colts Sunday. Billy Volek came off the bench to direct the eventual game-winning drive in the fourth quarter. Michael Turner subbed for an injured LaDanian Tomlinson.
Then there was the image of Peyton Manning grimacing after his final pass to Dallas Clark fell incomplete. And injured Chargers QB Phillip Rivers trash-talking with a Colts fan after the outcome was secured.
Last, but not least, the Cowboys became the first No. 1 seed to lose since the league went to its current playoff format 18 years ago. The post-game focus might have been on T.O., but the Giants’ defense and the efficient play of QB Eli Manning were the keys during the game.
What did you remember most about the weekend? Were you surprised at any of the outcomes? Who do you like in the conference championship games?
Let us know what you think.
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FanFest not FanFriendly?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The Atlanta Braves held their team FanFest this past weekend at the Georgia World Congress Center. The event served as an opportunity for fans to interact with players and coaches, and the event proved to be a big success.
In the eyes of some fans, a little too successful.
Long lines seemed to be the norm at the event and some fans walked away extremely unhappy after not being able to secure an autograph from their favorite player.
Did you attend FanFest? How was your experience? Did you or your children get a chance to interact with players?
Let us know about your experience.
