<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Bravesworld News</title><link>http://www.Bravesworld.com</link><description>Atlanta Braves Fans Website</description><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-05-18]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-2680.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Derek Lowe and RHP Jair Jurrjens had their starts pushed back a day as a result of Sunday's rainout. Lowe starts today, Jurrjens on Tuesday and RHP Javier Vazquez will pitch on normal rest in the series finale against the Rockies. --RHP Kris Medlen']]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-05-18]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2681.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Third baseman Chipper Jones has never been shy about speaking his mind, which sometimes put him at odds with former teammate John Smoltz. Smoltz, who virtually never stopped talking -- unless he was miffed at the press -- was the caller of team meetings. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-05-18]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2682.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Buddy Carlyle has given up two grand slams this season, one each in his last two appearances, May 13 at the Mets and May 16 at home against the Diamondbacks. Those are the only two slams the pitching staff has allowed. --SS Yunel Escobar leads the t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Flaherty proves to be the right lefty]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/o-flaherty-proves-to-be-the-right-lefty.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When theBraves didn't re-sign lefty reliever Will Ohman, critics believed the decision would leave a glaring weakness in the team's bullpen.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[On deck: Diamondbacks ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/on-deck-diamondbacks-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Turner Field]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockies-Braves Preview 2009-05-18]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/rockies-braves-preview-2685.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Braves have the right guy on the mound to help them bounce back from their worst loss of the season.Derek Lowe tries for a fifth straight victory Monday night when the Braves open a four-game home series against the struggling Colorado Rockies]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tribe not trying to move Martinez, but would they?]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/tribe-not-trying-to-move-martinez-but-would-they-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite a slow start, the Tribe will be reluctant to deal Victor Martinez. But that won't stop teams from asking, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[D-backs-Braves game postponed by rain]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/d-backs-braves-game-postponed-by-rain.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks will have to wait to see if their lopsided win over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night was a momentum builder.The Braves will have to wait to move past their most lopsided loss in almost three years.The Diamondbacks' game agains]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[TOM HAUDRICOURT &t]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/tom-haudricourt-t.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When backup catcher Carlos Corporan was returned Thursday to Class AAA Nashville, he took with him a unique place inMilwaukeeBrewers history.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Braves Preview 2009-05-17]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/diamondbacks-braves-preview-2673.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Arizona Diamondbacks' sluggish offense is starting to show some signs of life.The Diamondbacks look to build off their highest scoring game of the season and win two in a row for the first time in two weeks when they wrap up their weekend series again]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks 12, Braves 0]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/diamondbacks-12-braves-0.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Max Scherzer may remember the best throw in his first major league win as one he made to first base.Scherzer used momentum from a first-inning pickoff play to pitch six scoreless innings and Chris Snyder hit a grand slam in the ninth, capping the Arizona ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snyder slam highlights Arizona rout]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/snyder-slam-highlights-arizona-rout.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Max Scherzer pitched six scoreless innings for his first major league win and Chris Snyder hit a grand slam in the ninth, capping the Arizona Diamondbacks' 12-0 rout of the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night.Snyder matched his career high with five RBIs, in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets to Frisco on a downer ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/mets-to-frisco-on-a-downer-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK ? As Wednesday's game dragged into extra innings and the late afternoon, most of theMets were sitting at the back of the dugout. They most likely were trying to stay out of the hot sun that permeates their space by that time of the day.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2677.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Jorge Campillo will make a rehab start with Class AA Mississippi at Montgomery on May 17. What happens after that depends on how long he can go and how his right shoulder feels the next day. --RHP Kenshin Kawakami wanted to pitch for a National Leag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-2678.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Chipper Jones' third-inning home run Friday, his fourth of the season, gave him 1,388 career RBI, which ties him with Eddie Mathews for second in franchise history. After having made a point in the pregame meeting about the urgency of the team playin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2679.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now we know what the Braves' brass has decided to do with Jo-Jo Reyes: send him to the bullpen. Manager Bobby Cox casually mentioned while taping his pregame radio show Friday that Reyes was going to the bullpen and the Braves will be calling up Kris Medl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Medlen to join Braves]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/medlen-to-join-braves.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheBraves will call up right-handed prospect Kris Medlen, and he will start Tuesday against the Rockies in his major-league debut, in place of the struggling Jo-Jo Reyes.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gonzalez blows save]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/gonzalez-blows-save.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Arizona was just the kind of opponent theBraves needed to welcome them home Friday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Braves Preview 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/diamondbacks-braves-preview-2666.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After a winning road trip, the Atlanta Braves appear poised to carry over that success at home against one of the major league's worst teams.The surging Braves look for a third straight victory Saturday in the continuation of a three-game set against the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves respond to Chipper's pregame urging]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-respond-to-chipper-s-pregame-urging.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chipper Jones used a pregame meeting to ask his Atlanta Braves teammates for an intense start to a long homestand.The ninth inning may have provided more tension than Jones had expected.Yunel Escobar hit a sacrifice fly with the bases loaded in the bottom]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Medlen to take Reyes' spot in Braves' rotation]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/medlen-to-take-reyes-spot-in-braves-rotation.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Braves are moving left-hander Jo-Jo Reyes to the bullpen and calling up right-hander Kris Medlen to take his place in the rotation.Manager Bobby Cox said Friday that Medlen, who is 5-0 with a 0.96 ERA at Triple-A Gwinnett, will be called up to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Medlen to take Reyes' spot in Braves' rotation 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/medlen-to-take-reyes-spot-in-braves-rotation-2669.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Braves are moving left-hander Jo-Jo Reyes to the bullpen and calling up right-hander Kris Medlen to take his place in the rotation.Manager Bobby Cox said Friday that Medlen, who is 5-0 with a 0.96 ERA at Triple-A Gwinnett, will be called up to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 QUESTIONS FOR ... GARY COHEN ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/5-questions-for-gary-cohen-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SNY analyst Gary Cohen has been there for theMets' recent collapses, but he tells The Post's Justin Terranova that although they have a long way to go, this year could be different for the Amazin's.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Q&A Kris Medlen, Braves pitching prospect ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/q-a-kris-medlen-braves-pitching-prospect-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[GwinnettBraves starter Kris Medlen is poking out from behind the shadow of his friend and fellow prospect Tommy Hanson. At 5-0 with a 0.96 ERA, Medlen is leading the International League in ERA and tied for the most wins. He takes a 21-inning scoreless st]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gwinnett Braves rained out ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/gwinnett-braves-rained-out-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Thursday's game between the GwinnettBraves and the Buffalo Bisons in Buffalo was postponed because of rain and high winds. The teams will make up the game today in a doubleheader starting at]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2655.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LF Garret Anderson has been playing catch-up for the first two months of the season, recovering from a strained right calf and a strained left quad. But he appears to have found his stride, getting three hits and driving in three runs against the Mets o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-2656.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RF Jeff Francoeur is batting .205 in his last 18 games, including his 0-for-2 performance Wednesday against the Mets. That was a game he was supposed to get off, which in conjunction with Thursday's scheduled off day would have given him two days to res]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2657.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Left-hander Jo-Jo Reyes' shaky results have given manager Bobby Cox and general manager Frank Wren plenty to ponder. A year ago, Reyes was showing enough signs of being a good major league pitcher that Cox continued to maintain his faith in him, regardles]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Streaks of good luck]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/streaks-of-good-luck.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK - So it turned out that theMets were inspired by a streak.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamondbacks-Braves Preview 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/diamondbacks-braves-preview-2659.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Back at Turner Field following a successful road trip, the Atlanta Braves look to continue that resurgence where they've struggled this season.Javier Vazquez and his team's lineup hope to avoid another poor effort at Turner Field when Atlanta opens a 10-g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROUGHED-UP NIESE SHUFFLED TO BUFFALO ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/roughed-up-niese-shuffled-to-buffalo-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mets rookie right-hander Jonathon Niese wanted to play his own brand of fantasy Baseball after he pitched his way back to the minors yesterday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[AMAZIN'S RUN AMOK IN 12-INNING DEFEAT - METS STUNG BY MISCUES ON BASES ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/amazin-s-run-amok-in-12-inning-defeat-mets-stung-by-miscues-on-bases-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[12 INNINGS]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[DL LIKELY FOR DELGADO ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/dl-likely-for-delgado-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MET NOTES]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[AMAZIN'S RUN AMOK IN 12-INNING DEFEAT - SHEFFIELD GETS BIG HIN IN 8TH, BIG K IN 12TH ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/amazin-s-run-amok-in-12-inning-defeat-sheffield-gets-big-hin-in-8th-big-k-in-12th-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gary Sheffield felt in control, up 2-0 in the count.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-2646.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Tom Glavine reported that his command was excellent during a bullpen session Wednesday. His goal is to build arm strength as he works his way back from shoulder and elbow surgeries, and he hopes to be pitching for Atlanta before the end of May. --RF]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2647.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manager Bobby Cox pretends to be making a little joke when he tells his starting pitchers to go out there and throw a no-hitter, and hit a home run while you're at it. But that isn't funny, really. The Braves need offense wherever they can find it. That's]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2648.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Rafael Soriano had not given up a home run to a right-handed hitter since September before he let the Mets' Gary Sheffield tie Wednesday's game in the bottom of the eighth. Until then, the bullpen had allowed only 22 home runs, a ratio of 0.68 homer]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glavine has 'more velocity' in 37-pitch simulated game ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/glavine-has-more-velocity-in-37-pitch-simulated-game-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK --- If theBraves need to replace struggling starter Jo-Jo Reyes, they could do it with a 300-game winner. If they can wait a couple of more weeks.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gonzalez closes trip with second chance]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/gonzalez-closes-trip-with-second-chance.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK --- Eighteen hours after Mike Gonzalez gave up the tying run in the ninth inning of an agonizing 10-inning loss against the Mets, theBraves' closer was back on the mound in the 12th inning Wednesday afternoon, sent to protect a one-run lead.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Devil Wears Prado ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/the-devil-wears-prado-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 13, 2009 (Baseball Musings delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves, Gonzalez hold off Mets in 12th]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-gonzalez-hold-off-mets-in-12th.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After blowing a save chance about 19 hours earlier, Mike Gonzalez was determined."It happened last night. It wasn't going to happen again today," the Atlanta Braves reliever said. "We work too hard."Gonzalez held on - barely.After allowing Jose Reyes' lea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miller's time with Suns might be short]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/miller-s-time-with-suns-might-be-short.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ForFloridaMarlins pitcher Andrew Miller, currently in Jacksonville on an injury-rehabilitation assignment, it might be one and done.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pepsi Refresh Pre-Game: Mets vs. Braves - Game Three ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/pepsi-refresh-pre-game-mets-vs-braves-game-three-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 13, 2009 (MetsBlog delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2637.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 04:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shortstop Yunel Escobar leads the Braves with four three-hit games after Monday's 3-for-4 effort against the Mets, and he had another multi-hit game the next night at Citi Field. He entered Tuesday ranked fourth in the National League in hitting with runn]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2638.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 04:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Casey Kotchman has not made an error since coming to the Braves in the Mark Teixeira deal July 29, 2008. That's 650 total chances in 72 games, through Monday. --C Brian McCann played Tuesday without those long-awaited prescription glasses after they ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-2639.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 04:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Chipper Jones played catch in the outfield before batting practice Tuesday and pronounced himself ready to go. Several terrific throws from third showed that his hyperextended right elbow was indeed OK. He went 2-for-4. --LHP Tom Glavine is planning ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[It starts at the top]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/it-starts-at-the-top.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 04:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You don't panic on Mother's Day.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Record nice on road, not so nice at Turner ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/record-nice-on-road-not-so-nice-at-turner-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 04:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK --- With one-fifth of their season completed, theBraves have been almost as good on the road as they've been bad at home.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walk lets it 'get away' in 10th]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/walk-lets-it-get-away-in-10th.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 04:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK --- TheBraves didn't give Jair Jurrjens much run support Tuesday night, as usual. But with a 3-0 lead after 7 1/2 innings, they thought they had scored enough.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abandoned ace]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/abandoned-ace.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 04:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Johan Santana and Derek Lowe are neighbors who live three homes apart in Fort Myers, Fla., during the offseason. They could have been teammates, too, if theMets anteed up.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves-Mets Preview 2009-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-mets-preview-2644.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 04:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Beltran's outstanding play is certainly a key reason the New York Mets have been able to withstand the loss of slugger Carlos Delgado.After helping the Mets rally for a victory, Beltran will try to help them win for the ninth time in 10 games on We]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets 4, Braves 3(10)]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/mets-4-braves-3-10-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 04:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mets manager Jerry Manuel and GM Omar Minaya have both said they want to see more fight out of their team this year.They got it Tuesday night.Carlos Beltran drew a bases-loaded walk from Jeff Bennett with two outs in the 10th inning and New York rallied t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-2628.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Mike Gonzalez appeared in four out of five games in the first two series in the current eight-game road trip and pitched effectively while doing it. That gives manager Bobby Cox hope that Gonzalez may be totally recovered from his 2007 "Tommy John" ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2629.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mike Gonzalez pitched in four of the five games in the Braves' first two series on their current eight-game road trip, and that's good news beyond Gonzalez's performances: one hit, one walk, three strikeouts in four innings overall, dropping his ERA from ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2630.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Chipper Jones was out of the starting lineup after hyperextending his right elbow in two at-bats in Sunday's game against the Phillies. The problem is not so much hitting as it is throwing; Jones can't get enough on a throw to first. He is 50-50 for ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lowe beats Santana as Braves end Mets' streak at 7]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/lowe-beats-santana-as-braves-end-mets-streak-at-7.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Johan Santana would be just about unbeatable if he got any help from his teammates.Derek Lowe outlasted Santana in a matchup of NL East aces, pitching the Atlanta Braves to an 8-3 victory Monday night that ended the New York Mets' seven-game winning strea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/-2632.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK --- Chipper Jones' sore right elbow kept him out of the lineup for theBraves' series opener against the Mets on Monday night. He was available to pinch-hit and hoped to be back at third base tonight.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chipper: Time for baseball to clean house ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/chipper-time-for-baseball-to-clean-house-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cole Hamels called Manny Ramirez "the greatest hitter in the game today."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies offense comes up small]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/phillies-offense-comes-up-small.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[National League teams are supposed to score runs with walks, hit-and-runs, base hits and bunts.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamels returns to form in Phils' win]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/hamels-returns-to-form-in-phils-win.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It w as the kind of outing Cole Hamels -- and thePhillies -- have been waiting for.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves-Mets Preview 2009-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-mets-preview-2636.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Once again, the New York Mets failed to provide much offensive support for Johan Santana in their last game.That means they'll probably bounce back with plenty of runs for Mike Pelfrey - one of the most unlikely undefeated pitchers in baseball.The Mets lo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-05-11]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-2619.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 04:55:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Jorge Campillo has begun throwing side sessions and says he feels good, but manager Bobby Cox is not going to rush him back to the bullpen. Cox has the whole season to think about. --RF Jeff Francoeur saw only 13 pitches in eight at-bats Friday and ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-05-11]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2620.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 04:55:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA["It's just a flip of the coin right now," This is manager Bobby Cox's explanation for batting Garret Anderson in the cleanup slot and Brian McCann fifth. The main, thing, of course, is that both of them came off the 15-day disabled list this week -- Ander]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-05-11]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2621.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 04:55:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Chipper Jones was replaced by INF Martin Prado after hyper-extending his right elbow on a huge swinging strikeout. Jones is officially day-to-day, but it is hard to imagine that he won't be in the lineup Monday night when the Braves make their first ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BRAVES NOTEBOOK]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-notebook.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 04:55:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PHILADELPHIA --- Jo-Jo Reyes has lost his past nine decisions and recorded one win in his past 22 starts, butBraves manager Bobby Cox isn't ready to give up on him.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Next for Braves ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/next-for-braves-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 04:55:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pitching matchup:Braves RH Kenshin Kawakami (1-4, 6.41 ERA) vs. Phillies RH Brett Myers (2-2, 5.35 ERA). Kawakami is 0-4 with a 6.97 ERA and .326 opponents' average in his past four starts. He allowed eight hits and three walks, but only two runs, while t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves-Mets Preview 2009-05-10]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-mets-preview-2624.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 04:55:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New York Mets have baseball's second-highest payroll at nearly $136 million, and after a mediocre start, they're starting to live up to some of those expensive contracts.Johan Santana's value, meanwhile, has never been in doubt.The Mets' $137 million ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kotchman delivers for Braves in Philly]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/kotchman-delivers-for-braves-in-philly.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 04:55:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Casey Kotchman lofted a short fly to center field in the third inning and angrily slammed his bat to the ground.He took out his aggression on the Phillies the rest of the game.Kotchman had three hits and three RBIs, Kenshin Kawakami pitched six effective ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[PHILLIES 10, BRAVES 6]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/phillies-10-braves-6.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 04:55:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PHILADELPHIA --- Assuming that Jo-Jo Reyes stays in the major leagues and eventually ends his long winless skid, Citizens Bank Park might be the last place he could expect to do it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[G-Braves strike out on food, drink ban ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/g-braves-strike-out-on-food-drink-ban-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 04:55:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Hudson has yet to attend a GwinnettBraves game.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saturday's notebook ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/saturday-s-notebook-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 9, 2009 (Morning Call delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eye on McCann ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/eye-on-mccann-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 9, 2009 (Baseball Musings delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves-Phillies Preview 2009-05-10]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-phillies-preview-2612.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Two wins in three games at Citizens Bank Park helped get the Atlanta Braves off to a fast start this season, but over the next three weeks they slowed down considerably.Perhaps another road series victory over the Philadelphia Phillies will get them rolli]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/-2613.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[??? Home attendance]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves get win after Vazquez baffles Phils]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-get-win-after-vazquez-baffles-phils.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Javier Vazquez kept his pitches down and in the strike zone. Even in a hitter-friendly park, that's a formula for success.Vazquez pitched neatly into the eighth inning, Yunel Escobar and Brian McCann hit two-run homers and the Atlanta Braves beat the Phil]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phil Sheridan: No bumps or bruises come with first win ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/phil-sheridan-no-bumps-or-bruises-come-with-first-win-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cole Hamels stepped in against the young righthander, then thought better of it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamels, Phils beat Braves ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/hamels-phils-beat-braves-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's debatable which was more uplifting for thePhillies last night at Citizens Bank Park - Cole Hamels running hell-bent down the first-base line without slipping on a banana peel; or the Atlanta Braves flailing at his clever mixture of fastballs and chan]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-2617.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Mike Gonzalez accomplished something new this week in his return from "Tommy John" surgery: he pitched three straight days -- May 5, 6 and 7. He wobbled against the Mets May 5, giving up two runs (one earned) while facing only four batters, but the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2618.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Brian McCann returned from the disabled list to solidify the lineup; he drove in the Braves' first two runs. McCann batted fifth in his return, because he has missed so many games, and because LF Garret Anderson, hitting fourth, has more speed. --C Da]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves-Phillies Preview 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-phillies-preview-2602.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Philadelphia Phillies could finally exhale after World Series MVP Cole Hamels finally won a game.They now hope Joe Blanton can provide further consistency from the rotation as the Phillies continue their three-game series with the Atlanta Braves on Sa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Friday's notebook ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/friday-s-notebook-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 8, 2009 (Morning Call delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamels beats Braves in return to Phillies]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/hamels-beats-braves-in-return-to-phillies.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cole Hamels left the mound on his terms.Hamels pitched six impressive innings to earn his first win since the World Series, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves 10-6 on Friday night.Jayson Werth, Chris Coste and Chase Utley homered for th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves' McCann comes off disabled list]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-mccann-comes-off-disabled-list.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Atlanta catcher Brian McCann was activated from disabled list and rejoined the Braves before Friday night's game against the Philadelphia Phillies.The All-Star catcher missed 13 games due to an infection in his left eye.Catcher Clint Sammons was sent to T]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-2606.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Yunel Escobar was leading the league with runners in scoring position heading into Thursday's games with a .480 average, despite swinging at the first pitch he sees virtually every time he's at the plate. --RHP Jair Jurrjens has become more confident]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2607.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manager Bobby Cox said Tuesday that the Braves needed an infusion of offense. "We need those two boppers bad," Cox said after a 4-3 loss to the Mets ended a miserable 2-6 homestand. Cox was referring to Garret Anderson and Brian McCann, and a day later, A]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2608.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Chipper Jones got the day off Thursday at Florida -- a day game after a night game. He reached two milestones in Wednesday's game. His first-inning double was his 900th career extra-base hit, and his third-inning single was his 2,300th career hit. --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves-Phillies Preview 2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-phillies-preview-2609.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cole Hamels has been roughed up in his last two starts, and it's had nothing to do with his pitching.After being injured in each of his previous two appearances, Hamels returns to the mound Friday night when the Phillies open a three-game home set against]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-2593.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 04:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Yunel Escobar was leading the league with runners in scoring position heading into Thursday's games with a .480 average, despite swinging at the first pitch he sees virtually every time he's at the plate. --RHP Jair Jurrjens has become more confident]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2594.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 04:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manager Bobby Cox said Tuesday that the Braves needed an infusion of offense. "We need those two boppers bad," Cox said after a 4-3 loss to the Mets ended a miserable 2-6 homestand. Cox was referring to Garret Anderson and Brian McCann, and a day later, A]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2595.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 04:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Chipper Jones got the day off Thursday at Florida -- a day game after a night game. He reached two milestones in Wednesday's game. His first-inning double was his 900th career extra-base hit, and his third-inning single was his 2,300th career hit. --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[McCann's new look appears a success ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/mccann-s-new-look-appears-a-success-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 04:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The new-look Brian McCann is ready to return to theBraves.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home runs support Jurrjens' good work ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/home-runs-support-jurrjens-good-work-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 04:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MIAMI --- For the first time in a while, things are actually looking up for theBraves.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves-Phillies Preview 2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-phillies-preview-2598.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 04:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cole Hamels has been roughed up in his last two starts, and it's had nothing to do with his pitching.After being injured in each of his previous two appearances, Hamels returns to the mound Friday night when the Phillies open a three-game home set against]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[McCann says he's ready to come off DL]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/mccann-says-he-s-ready-to-come-off-dl.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 04:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brian McCann will join the Atlanta Braves in Philadelphia on Friday after having success with his new glasses in a minor league rehab game on Thursday night.McCann was 1-for-3 with a run-scoring double and a walk in a game with Triple-A Gwinnett. He also ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jurrjens gets lead, gets win for Braves]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/jurrjens-gets-lead-gets-win-for-braves.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 04:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jair Jurrjens enjoyed the rare luxury of pitching with a lead. And it turns out he's good at it.Saddled with poor run support in previous starts, Jurrjens benefited from two home runs by his Atlanta Braves teammates and pitched seven innings Thursday to b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins: Chipper says NL East "not as good as everybody thought" ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/florida-marlins-chipper-says-nl-east-not-as-good-as-everybody-thought-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 04:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 6, 2009 (Sun Sentinel delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weather, economy hurt sales of tickets Weather, economy hurt sales of tickets]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/weather-economy-hurt-sales-of-tickets-weather-economy-hurt-sales-of-tickets.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 04:55:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheBraves have seen their ticket sales slide this season, causing the fourth-largest drop in Major League Baseball.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injured psyche]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/injured-psyche.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 04:55:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They have a left fielder hitting .171 but turning down rehab assignments, a Japanese pitcher who looks out of his league, a catcher who can't see, a legend who can't throw and a rookie starter who's on pace for more than 200 strikeouts, which would be gre]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chipper remains confident of glove]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/chipper-remains-confident-of-glove.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 04:55:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MIAMI --- Chipper Jones entered Wednesday's game having made four errors this season to lead all National League third basemen. Three led to decisive runs inBraves losses. It happened twice on the recent homestand --- Saturday against the Astros and Tuesd]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-05-07]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/presented-by--2586.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 04:55:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lowe a battered winner as skid ends ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/lowe-a-battered-winner-as-skid-ends-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 04:55:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MIAMI --- Beating the Marlins 8-6 on Wednesday night felt like victory to just about everybody in theBraves clubhouse but the pitcher who got one.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[There's life in the old team yet]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/there-s-life-in-the-old-team-yet.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 04:55:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mets 6]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A turnaround at Turner]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/a-turnaround-at-turner.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 04:55:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mets 4]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets experience a turnaround at Turner Field ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/mets-experience-a-turnaround-at-turner-field-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 04:55:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mets 4]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves-Marlins Preview 2009-05-07]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-marlins-preview-2591.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 04:55:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Florida Marlins' rotation was a major factor in their impressive start to 2009. It's also become a key culprit in their recent struggles.The Marlins hope to get a win from a starter for the first time in 20 games Thursday when they attempt to avoid ge]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anderson's 3 RBIs help Braves stop 4-game skid]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/anderson-s-3-rbis-help-braves-stop-4-game-skid.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 04:55:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Twice Garret Anderson put the Atlanta Braves ahead, and the second time they stayed there.Anderson's first three RBIs this season helped the Braves end a four-game losing streak Wednesday by beating Florida 8-6.The longtime Angels star, acquired in the of]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rally in ninth one run short]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/rally-in-ninth-one-run-short.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 04:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It was an unlikely but ultimately unsatisfying end to anotherBraves loss and a forgettable homestand.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[McCann plan hits snag McCann to give glasses test run in Gwinnett]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/mccann-plan-hits-snag-mccann-to-give-glasses-test-run-in-gwinnett.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 04:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brian McCann grew up in Gwinnett County and still lives there. Now, theBraves' All-Star catcher is going to play a game there that could be important to his future.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves-Marlins Preview 2009-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-marlins-preview-2576.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 04:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Braves have had a hard time scoring runs over the last 10 days. That's a familiar sight for the Florida Marlins, who had no problems containing the Braves' offense in the clubs' first series this season.The Marlins look to improve to 4-0 again]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dye would have made big difference for Reds ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/dye-would-have-made-big-difference-for-reds-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 04:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hal McCoy, the hall-offame Baseball writer for the Dayton Daily News, knows a thing or two about America's pastime. If you want to tap into that knowledge, send an e-mail to hmccoy @daytondailynews.com. For more Ask Hal, log on to DaytonDailyNews.com/Reds]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hernandez helps Mets complete sweep of Braves]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/hernandez-helps-mets-complete-sweep-of-braves.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 04:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One out away from a routine ninth inning and comfortable win, the New York Mets made their manager suffer a bit."I was struggling. I probably aged two more years, got five or six more gray hairs," Manuel said after the Mets held off the Braves 4-3 on Tues]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lexington Legends visit Rome Braves ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/lexington-legends-visit-rome-braves-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 04:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 5, 2009 (Lexington Herald-Leader delivered byNewstex) --South Atlantic League BaseballComing up? Lexington Legends vs. RomeBraves]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pepsi Refresh Pre-Game: Mets @ Braves - Game Two ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/pepsi-refresh-pre-game-mets-braves-game-two-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 04:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 5, 2009 (MetsBlog delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astros again bullish on pen ASTROS: Bourn gets 3 hits, go-ahead RBI Six relievers ultimately get job done in win ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/astros-again-bullish-on-pen-astros-bourn-gets-3-hits-go-ahead-rbi-six-relievers-ultimately-get-job-done-in-win-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 04:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ATLANTA - Wandy Rodriguez, theAstros' best pitcher so far this year, knew the bullpen had been taxed a day earlier. So he lobbied to pitch the sixth inning after throwing only 86 pitches through five innings at Turner Field on Sunday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Umpire Foster misses Mets-Braves game]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/umpire-foster-misses-mets-braves-game.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 04:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Umpire Marty Foster was sick and missed Tuesday night's game between the New York Mets and the Atlanta Braves.Damien Beal assumed Foster's scheduled assignment at second base.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NEW STADIUM, SAME OLD RIVALRY ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/new-stadium-same-old-rivalry-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheYankees and Red Sox will begin a new chapter in their historic rivalry tonight, as the first game between the two will be played in the palatial newYankee Stadium. Here are five of the most memorable moments between the two that took place in the House]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-2565.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The team is in flux thanks to a few key injuries and a sputtering offense. Manager Bobby Cox continues to massage his lineup while waiting for the return of C Brian McCann and LF Garrett Anderson. PLAYER NEWS: --3B Chipper Jones hit his first home run at ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2566.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Constant rain and the attendant rain delays -- nearly six hours in three home games since the start of the season -- are taking their toll on spirits in the Braves clubhouse -- but not as much the offense's inability to score. The latest disappointments c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2567.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--CF Jordan Schafer was dropped to eighth in the batting order for Sunday's game against Astros LHP Wandy Rodriguez. He was in the same spot Monday against Mets RHP John Maine, which is an acknowledgment that opposing teams have figured the rookie out. --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlie's Indians were boppers]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/charlie-s-indians-were-boppers.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Phillies manager Charlie Manuel was around some great hitters during his days with the Cleveland Indians as a manager and hitting coach.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beltran turns up power at Turner ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/beltran-turns-up-power-at-turner-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chipper Jones named his third son "Shea" for dad's fondness of the New York Mets' old ballpark, where theBraves third baseman did so much slugging.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jones' error fuels 3-run inning]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/jones-error-fuels-3-run-inning.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[AfterBraves third baseman Chipper Jones castigated himself for his costly error in Saturday's loss against the Houston Astros, he warned that it's important for the strugglingBraves to not let emotions and frustration take a toll so early in the season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[11 hits, but 11 left on costly]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/11-hits-but-11-left-on-costly.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More than a month into the season, theBraves are still fumbling around, trying to put the pieces together.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ON THE DODGERS / DODGERS 7, ARIZONA 2]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/on-the-dodgers-/-dodgers-7-arizona-2.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What part of this wasn't expected?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By:]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/presented-by-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-05-04]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-2555.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The team is in flux thanks to a few key injuries and a sputtering offense. Manager Bobby Cox continues to massage his lineup while waiting for the return of C Brian McCann and LF Garrett Anderson. PLAYER NEWS: --RHP Kenshin Kawakami (right shoulder fatigu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-05-04]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2556.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Chipper Jones was originally charged with two errors Saturday, which would have been his first two-error game since March 31, 2003 at Montreal, when he was playing left field. However, the official scorer changed the ruling on one of the two plays th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-05-04]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2557.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manager Bobby Cox is not in panic mode. He is neither concerned nor frustrated. But he is experimenting with his batting order, thanks to three key injuries, a rookie and one batting slump. Chipper Jones and Brian McCann are the team's big guns, and the B]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Series preview: Mets ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/series-preview-mets-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When; where: 7:10 p.m. today and Tuesday; Turner Field.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NATIONAL LEAGUE 2009-05-04]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/national-league-2559.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manny Ramirez's request for a day off promptedDodgers Manager Joe Torre to entertain the idea of giving periodic breaks to his $25-million left fielder.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BRAVES NOTES]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-notes.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After one game in the leadoff spot, Jordan Schafer was back in the eighth spot Sunday, and it looked to be the right choice.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ASTROS 7, BRAVES 5 ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/astros-7-braves-5-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More than a month into the season, theBraves are still fumbling around, trying to put the pieces together.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[PAWSOX 1, G-BRAVES 0]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/pawsox-1-g-braves-0.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pawtucket PawSox eked out only one run on Sunday, but it was enough to top the visiting GwinnettBraves on Sunday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets-Braves Preview 2009-05-04]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/mets-braves-preview-2563.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New York Mets ended the Atlanta Braves' run of 14 straight NL East titles in 2006, and the Mets nearly won the division each of the last two years.Heading into their first meeting of 2009, though, neither team looks capable of rising to the top of the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astros-Braves Preview 2009-05-03]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/astros-braves-preview-2548.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A rain delay Saturday placed a lot of pressure on the bullpens of the Houston Astros and Atlanta Braves. Given the way Wandy Rodriguez is pitching, the Astros hope he can provide the relievers with a break.Rodriguez, among the major league leaders in ERA,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astros get offensive in win vs. Braves]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/astros-get-offensive-in-win-vs-braves.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cecil Cooper believes his Houston lineup is too good to be tied for last in the majors in runs, so he called on his biggest "horses" to hit.Two batters in the middle of the lineup responded to the challenge.Lance Berkman hit a first-inning homer, Hunter P]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Javier Vazquez is secretly off to an unbelievable start? ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/is-javier-vazquez-is-secretly-off-to-an-unbelievable-start-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 2, 2009 (UmpBump.com delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-2551.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves opened the week missing two keys parts of their attack. C Brian McCann (blurred vision) and LF Garret Anderson (quadriceps) both landed on the disabled list over the weekend with ailments that had slowed them over the past week. Atlanta must ho]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2552.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The solution -- for now -- is glasses. Catcher Brian McCann appeared in the Braves' clubhouse Friday wearing stylish rectangular wire-rimmed glasses. He won't be playing with those -- pairs of more comfortable to play in Oakleys are on the way -- but he d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2553.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--2B Kelly Johnson was not in the starting lineup for the third consecutive game, and utility INF extraordinaire Omar Infante was. Manager Bobby Cox says Johnson will be back at second base for Saturday's game. --LHP Mike Gonzalez says his surgically repa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baseball 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/baseball-2554.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When; where: 3:40 p.m.; Turner Field]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-2539.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves opened the week missing two keys parts of their attack. C Brian McCann (blurred vision) and LF Garret Anderson (quadriceps) both landed on the disabled list over the weekend with ailments that had slowed them over the past week. Atlanta must ho]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2540.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The solution -- for now -- is glasses. Catcher Brian McCann appeared in the Braves' clubhouse Friday wearing stylish rectangular wire-rimmed glasses. He won't be playing with those -- pairs of more comfortable to play in Oakleys are on the way -- but he d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2541.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--2B Kelly Johnson was not in the starting lineup for the third consecutive game, and utility INF extraordinaire Omar Infante was. Manager Bobby Cox says Johnson will be back at second base for Saturday's game. --LHP Mike Gonzalez says his surgically repa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baseball 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/baseball-2542.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When; where: 3:40 p.m.; Turner Field]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BRAVES 7, ASTROS 2: Offense returns against ex-mate ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-7-astros-2-offense-returns-against-ex-mate-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After mustering just one win and no home runs at Turner Field since April 15, theBraves wanted --- no, make that needed --- to give the home crowd something more than postgame fireworks Friday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[McCann hopes glasses solves eye problems ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/mccann-hopes-glasses-solves-eye-problems-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[FrustratedBraves catcher Brian McCann is going to play Baseball wearing glasses for the first time, after contact lenses offered no relief from blurred vision and dryness in his left eye.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astros-Braves Preview 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/astros-braves-preview-2545.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Roy Oswalt could end up in Cooperstown someday, but the Houston Astros ace is focused only on the present.The right-hander goes for his first victory of the season and first win against the Atlanta Braves on Saturday afternoon as the teams meet at Turner ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves rock Hampton, Astros]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-rock-hampton-astros.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The boos from his former hometown fans didn't bother Mike Hampton. The real problem, he said, was his bad pitches gave Atlanta fans a reason to cheer.Jeff Francoeur hit a two-run homer and drove in another run to help the Braves beat the Houston Astros 7-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Contacts don't work for Braves' McCann]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/contacts-don-t-work-for-braves-mccann.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brian McCann's latest experiment with new contact lenses has ended, and the Atlanta Braves' All-Star catcher said Friday he plans to try to resume his season while wearing glasses.McCann, who said he has never worn glasses while playing, has had difficult]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-05-01]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2531.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 04:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves could use Thursday's day off, not so much to rest and treat some aches, but simply to get their bearings. The batting lineup and the rotation are in flux, partly because of injuries and because of uncertainties. No one is sure what this team is]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-05-01]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2532.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 04:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Kenshin Kawakami apologized to the Japanese reporters covering him for the length of his last start, in which he gave up eight earned runs in 4 2/3 innings in Cincinnati on April 25. His next start has been pushed back from Saturday to Tuesday. --LH]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-05-01]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-2533.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 04:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves opened the week missing two keys parts of their attack. C Brian McCann (blurred vision) and LF Garret Anderson (quadriceps) both landed on the disabled list over the weekend with ailments that had slowed them over the past week. Atlanta must ho]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lowe aces his routine, sees results ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/lowe-aces-his-routine-sees-results-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 04:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MostBraves players find time before games to chill. Derek Lowe? Not so much.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beware the Dugouts of April: A Belated Look at the Phillies and Braves ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/beware-the-dugouts-of-april-a-belated-look-at-the-phillies-and-braves-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 04:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 30, 2009 (AOL Weblogs delivered byNewstex) --by Jon Bois  To recap: when The Dugout set forth to preview every team in Baseball, we skipped over the Phillies and Braves. Some of you were disappointed, and I attempted to get cute by previewing the Mon]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astros' walk in Park comes to sudden halt Volquez, Reds limit offense to solitary double ASTROS: Road trip resumes in Atlanta ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/astros-walk-in-park-comes-to-sudden-halt-volquez-reds-limit-offense-to-solitary-double-astros-road-trip-resumes-in-atlanta-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 04:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Astros update]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astros-Braves Preview 2009-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/astros-braves-preview-2537.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 04:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Braves acquired Mike Hampton after the 2002 season hoping for help at the front of their starting rotation, but his stint with the team ended on a sour note.The Braves hope they have more luck with Derek Lowe as their ace.Returning to Atlanta ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Today's game recaps -- April 29 ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/today-s-game-recaps-april-29-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 04:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 29, 2009 (Baltimore Sun delivered byNewstex) --The Triple-A Norfolk Tides were swept in a two-game series by the GwinnettBraves, while the Single-A Frederick Keys also lost today.The Double-A Bowie Baysox and Single-A Delmarva Shorebirds used offensi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2522.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Tom Glavine took the day off from tossing Wednesday after three consecutive days of light throwing sessions and more rigorous shoulder exercises. He is determined not to throw too much all at once. --LHP Jo-Jo Reyes says the slider he had in the fir]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-2523.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves opened the week missing two keys parts of their attack. C Brian McCann (blurred vision) and LF Garret Anderson (quadriceps) both landed on the disabled list over the weekend with ailments that had slowed them over the past week. Atlanta must ho]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2524.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Third baseman Chipper Jones stood behind a knot of writers surrounding right-hander Tim Hudson, trying to suppress a huge grin. "Some of us are wondering why he's even here," Jones piped up before exploding with laughter. Hudson is laughing, too, these da]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[CARDINALS 5, BRAVES 3: Four-run burst takes game, series]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/cardinals-5-braves-3-four-run-burst-takes-game-series.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Braves pitchers kept Albert Pujols and the rest of the St. Louis Cardinals in the ballpark for the entire series, but it didn't much matter.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BRAVES NOTES: Kawakami's next start delayed for three days ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-notes-kawakami-s-next-start-delayed-for-three-days-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheBraves bumped Kenshin Kawakami to the back of their rotation and moved his next scheduled start back three days to Tuesday, citing right shoulder fatigue.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Owings earns his first win as a Red]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/owings-earns-his-first-win-as-a-red.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CINCINNATI - Micah Owings brushed aside the Atlanta Braves with 102 pitches, stopped theCincinnatiReds' two-game losing streak and won his first game for theReds, an 8-2 romp in the park Sunday, April 26.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardinals 5, Braves 3]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/cardinals-5-braves-3.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Some of the St. Louis Cardinals' six hits in the fifth inning looked like ugly bloopers to the Atlanta Braves.They looked like another win to Adam Wainwright.The right-hander (3-0) overcame five walks and drove in a run during the four-run fifth, and St. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Today's game recaps -- April 28 ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/today-s-game-recaps-april-28-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 28, 2009 (Baltimore Sun delivered byNewstex) --The Triple-A Norfolk Tides suffered a blowout loss, while the Double-A Bowie Baysox were edged in extra innings.The Single-A Frederick Keys and Single-A Delmarva Shorebirds both earned close victories.No]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breaking the Pattern ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/breaking-the-pattern-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 28, 2009 (Baseball Musings delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baseball 2009-04-29]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/baseball-2513.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SlumpingBraves leadoff man Kelly Johnson knows what he's doing wrong --- jumping at pitches, letting his swing get too long --- but recognizing it and fixing it are two different things.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baseball 2009-04-29]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/baseball-2514.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When; where: 7:10 p.m.; Turner Field]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BRAVES 2, CARDS 1: Diaz's hit redeems Reyes' outing ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-2-cards-1-diaz-s-hit-redeems-reyes-outing-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Braves pitcher Jo-Jo Reyes didn't get the win Tuesday night, but he deserved a whole lot of the credit.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BRAVES 2, CARDINALS 1: Diaz's hit redeems Reyes' outing]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-2-cardinals-1-diaz-s-hit-redeems-reyes-outing.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jo-Jo Reyes didn't get the win Tuesday night for theBraves, but he got a whole lot of the credit.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardinals-Braves Preview 2009-04-29]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/cardinals-braves-preview-2517.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chipper Jones likely won't get the chance to beat the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday night, so one of his teammates may again have to pick up the slack if the Atlanta Braves are going to take the finale of the three-game series at Turner Field.Without t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves 2, Cardinals 1]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-2-cardinals-1.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No matter how hard he tried, Matt Diaz couldn't get hit by ball three in his helmet, so he made certain the next pitch from Kyle McClellan hit his bat.Diaz drove in two runs with a bases-loaded single off McClellan in the eighth inning, rallying the Atlan]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diaz's hit lifts Braves over Cardinals]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/diaz-s-hit-lifts-braves-over-cardinals.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Matt Diaz drove in two runs with a bases-loaded single off Kyle McClellan in the eighth inning, rallying the Atlanta Braves to a 2-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night.Kyle Lohse pitched six scoreless innings and left with a 1-0 lead, but h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glavine again encouraged after throwing]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/glavine-again-encouraged-after-throwing.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tom Glavine threw in the outfield for the second straight day, and the Atlanta Braves left-hander was encouraged.The two-time Cy Young Award winner opened the season on the disabled list because of a sore left shoulder and said this month he wasn't sure h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pitcher's winning streak reaches four as he relies on his sinking fastball]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/pitcher-s-winning-streak-reaches-four-as-he-relies-on-his-sinking-fastball.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ATLANTA - The last time Joel Pineiro won four consecutive starts occurred during the Seattle Mariners' Summer of '03, when Ryan Franklin shared a berth in the M's rotation.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cards' Pineiro prefers grounders, but Ks OK, too]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/cards-pineiro-prefers-grounders-but-ks-ok-too.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joel Pineiro was once one of baseball's most promising pitchers.Maybe there's still time to fulfill that potential.Pineiro won his fourth straight for St. Louis, equaling the best start of his career as the Cardinals held off the light-hitting Atlanta Bra]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA PLAYOFFS]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/nba-playoffs.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Can we talk? There's a question I've asked myself for 13 years and counting, especially with the Hawks becoming the latest Atlanta team to operate as a tease.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[CARDINALS 3, BRAVES 2: Pujols held, but Cards deal a loss ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/cardinals-3-braves-2-pujols-held-but-cards-deal-a-loss-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[WhenBraves first baseman Casey Kotchman out-hit St. Louis first baseman Albert Pujols on Monday night, theBraves had to figure it was their night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardinals-Braves Preview 2009-04-28]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/cardinals-braves-preview-2507.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even though their ace is once again sidelined with an injury, some of baseball's sharpest starting pitching has sparked the St. Louis Cardinals to the best record in the majors.Kyle Lohse has been a big reason why.Despite a knee injury, the right-hander w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glavine encouraged, but not sure about comeback]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/glavine-encouraged-but-not-sure-about-comeback.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Braves pitcher Tom Glavine felt better about his ailing left shoulder after throwing in the outfield Monday, but the 305-game winner still isn't sure if he'll be able to extend his career.The 43-year-old Glavine stopped throwing for two weeks after his sh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cards' Pineiro rides defense to beat Braves]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/cards-pineiro-rides-defense-to-beat-braves.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joel Pineiro is usually content just letting his defense make plays.He can get a strikeout when he needs it, too.Pineiro won again for St. Louis, equaling the best start of his career, and Rick Ankiel drove in a pair of runs as the Cardinals defeated the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senators' statistics tell tale ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/senators-statistics-tell-tale-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Statistically it's not a surprise the Harrisburg Senators, after losing their eighth straight game Saturday, own the worst record among all 32 Class AA Baseball teams.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[WHEN SETTING FANTASY LINEUPS, DON'T FORGET TO PROSPECT PARKS ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/when-setting-fantasy-lineups-don-t-forget-to-prospect-parks-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[AFTER just one homestand of games at the newYankee Stadium, chatter about the House That George Built shifted quickly from its palatial architecture and exorbitant price tag to its home-run hospitality - 26 longballs through the opening six games.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins are suddenly fish out of water]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/marlins-are-suddenly-fish-out-of-water.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Marlins went from the hottest team in baseball to flopping on the deck. Tracy Ringolsby looks at what went wrong.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[REDS 8, BRAVES 2: Bruce blasts 2-run HRs]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/reds-8-braves-2-bruce-blasts-2-run-hrs.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 04:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cincinnati --- The Japanese term for a pitch like the one that Kenshin Kawakami threw to Cincinnati's Jay Bruce in the fourth inning Sunday is quot;shittou,quot; meaning quot;bad pitch.quot;]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BRAVES REPORT: Arch-nemesis Pujols returns to Turner Field ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-report-arch-nemesis-pujols-returns-to-turner-field-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 04:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cincinnati --- TheBraves might not have to deal with Barry Bonds again, but someone just as imposing will step into the batter's box the next three nights at Turner Field.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardinals-Braves Preview 2009-04-26]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/cardinals-braves-preview-2498.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 04:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After having their nine-game home winning streak halted, the St. Louis Cardinals look for some improved play on the road.The NL Central leaders open a seven-game trip Monday night when they face the Atlanta Braves in the opener of a three-game series.The ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bruce belts 2 HRs, Owings does rest as Reds roll]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/bruce-belts-2-hrs-owings-does-rest-as-reds-roll.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 04:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[All Micah Owings needed was some run support. Jay Bruce provided more than enough.Bruce homered twice and drove in four runs, helping Owings earn his first win in nearly a year by leading the Cincinnati Reds over the Atlanta Braves 8-2 on Sunday."I've bee]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[COVER STORY: GWINNETT BRAVES STADIUM]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/cover-story-gwinnett-braves-stadium.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 04:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Having played his share of Baseball for the amusement of two-lane America, from Visalia, Calif., to Burlington, Vt., Dave Brundage knows about subsistence-level sport.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BRAVES 10, REDS 2: Escobar, Jones lead blowout]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-10-reds-2-escobar-jones-lead-blowout.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 04:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cincinnati --- One day after Yunel Escobar shouted in anger at a Cincinnati pitcher to nearly trigger a benches-clearing brawl, theBraves shortstop let his bat do most of his talking.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BASEBALL 2009-04-26]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/baseball-2502.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 04:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cincinnati --- TheBraves will have to make do without All-Star catcher Brian McCann for at least the next two weeks.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giambi, A's turn up power]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/giambi-a-s-turn-up-power.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 04:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROUNDUP]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Run Reversal ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/run-reversal-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 25, 2009 (Baseball Musings delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves-Reds Preview 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-reds-preview-2488.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Braves have placed two middle-of-the-order hitters on the disabled list this weekend. That didn't stop the team from delivering one of its best performances at the plate.The Braves hope they can continue to make up for the absences of Brian Mc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves 10, Reds 2]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-10-reds-2.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones already had an impressive track record against Reds right-hander Bronson Arroyo.Yunel Escobar got angry enough to start building his own.Escobar, who was hit by a pitch Friday, drove in two runs with a double and]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chipper, Escobar power Braves past Reds]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/chipper-escobar-power-braves-past-reds.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones already had an impressive track record against Reds right-hander Bronson Arroyo.Yunel Escobar got angry enough to start building his own.Escobar, who was hit by a pitch Friday, drove in two runs with a double and]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves place McCann on DL, recall Sammons]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-place-mccann-on-dl-recall-sammons.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Braves have placed catcher Brian McCann on the 15-day disabled list with a left eye infection.The move announced Saturday was retroactive to Thursday. The Braves also recalled catcher Clint Sammons from Triple-A Gwinnett.McCann has struggled a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves place McCann on DL, recall Sammons 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-place-mccann-on-dl-recall-sammons-2492.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Braves have placed catcher Brian McCann on the 15-day disabled list with a left eye infection.The move announced Saturday was retroactive to Thursday. The Braves also recalled catcher Clint Sammons from Triple-A Gwinnett.McCann has struggled a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Hits, Plenty of Walks ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/no-hits-plenty-of-walks-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 24, 2009 (Baseball Musings delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2494.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Brian McCann was scratched from Friday's scheduled start with blurriness in his left eye. McCann, who had a new contact lens placed in the troublesome eye on Tuesday, is likely to end up on the disabled list. He is scheduled to see a specialist in Atl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-2495.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[RHP Blaine Boyer was designated for assignment to make room for LHP Jo-Jo Reyes, who took the fifth starting spot and pitched April 18 in Pittsburgh. Boyer ultimately was dealt to St. Louis for minor league OF Brian Barden. PLAYER NEWS: --RF Jeff Francoeu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2478.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Brian McCann was scratched from Friday's scheduled start with blurriness in his left eye. McCann, who had a new contact lens placed in the troublesome eye on Tuesday, is likely to end up on the disabled list. He is scheduled to see a specialist in Atl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-2479.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[RHP Blaine Boyer was designated for assignment to make room for LHP Jo-Jo Reyes, who took the fifth starting spot and pitched April 18 in Pittsburgh. Boyer ultimately was dealt to St. Louis for minor league OF Brian Barden. PLAYER NEWS: --RF Jeff Francoeu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2480.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Losing Garret Anderson is one thing, but losing Brian McCann will turn out to be quite another. As expected, the Braves placed the oft-injured Anderson on the disabled list on Friday with that troublesome left quadriceps injury. It seems like Atlanta's 36]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BRAVES 4, REDS 3: Homer snaps tie, drought of RBIs ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-4-reds-3-homer-snaps-tie-drought-of-rbis-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cincinnati --- Just when it appeared theBraves might not score again by any means except bases-loaded walks, Jeff Francoeur made an authoritative statement to the contrary.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Setbacks strike McCann, Anderson ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/setbacks-strike-mccann-anderson-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cincinnati --- The hits kept coming Friday forBraves left fielder Garret Anderson and catcher Brian McCann. And not the good kind of hits.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves-Reds Preview 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-reds-preview-2483.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Bronson Arroyo has been far from unhittable in three starts for the Cincinnati Reds, but he's walked away with three wins. He wasn't nearly as fortunate in his last start against the Atlanta Braves.Arroyo had one of the worst outings of his career in his ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Francoeur's HR leads Braves over Reds]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/francoeur-s-hr-leads-braves-over-reds.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The best thing the Atlanta Braves did was stand and watch.Jeff Francoeur hit a solo homer - one of only four Atlanta hits - and the Braves took advantage of the wildest performance in Edinson Volquez's career Friday night, walking their way to a 4-3 victo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves put OF Anderson on DL due to thigh]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-put-of-anderson-on-dl-due-to-thigh.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Braves placed outfielder Garret Anderson on the 15-day disabled list Friday because of a strained left thigh.Anderson had to leave an 11-1 win over Pittsburgh last Sunday with tightness in his thigh. He missed the next three games.The move was]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul Hagen: Hot start proves Marlins will be a factor this year ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/paul-hagen-hot-start-proves-marlins-will-be-a-factor-this-year-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[THE 1984 TIGERS won their first nine games, used that as a springboard for a 35-5 start and didn't stop winning until after thumping San Diego in the World Series.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2469.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Atlanta's slow start has little to do with its starting pitching, which has excelled thus far. The starters have complied a 3.27 ERA, second best in the league behind the Pirates' starting five, who have compiled a 3.00 ERA. --The Braves were one of 10 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-2470.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[RHP Blaine Boyer was designated for assignment to make room for LHP Jo-Jo Reyes, who took the fifth starting spot and pitched April 18 in Pittsburgh. Boyer ultimately was dealt to St. Louis for minor league OF Brian Barden. PLAYER NEWS: --LHP Charlie Mort]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2471.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Most baseball lifers, including Braves manager Bobby Cox, will say that just about every team is going to win 60 games no matter what. Except for an elite few, all teams are also going to lose about 60 games. It's those other 42 games that will be the dif]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves-Reds Preview 2009-04-23]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-reds-preview-2472.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It looked like the Cincinnati Reds might be in store for their ninth straight losing season given how they opened the year.It doesn't look like they're going to be a pushover any more, though.The Reds look to carry some momentum from an impressive road tr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opinion: Starting Rotation, Get it Together ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/opinion-starting-rotation-get-it-together-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 23, 2009 (MetsBlog delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SPORTSDAY  '57 Braves in select company ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/sportsday-57-braves-in-select-company-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball statistician Bill James recently examined 250 major-league teams in the history of Baseball to determine the best among them in terms of roster strength.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wasted opportunities doom Nats in defeat ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/wasted-opportunities-doom-nats-in-defeat-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Maybe it was too much to ask for. Really, after all they've been through this season, could anyone have expected theWashingtonNationals to sweep a three-game series against a division rival?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-04-23]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/-2476.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Justin Masterson, the 24-year-old sinkerballer, successfully replaced Daisuke Matsuzaka in the No. 3 spot in the RedSox rotation yesterday, which says a lot, considering Matsuzaka had 18 wins last season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Green knows time is short ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/green-knows-time-is-short-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nick Green starts at shortstop for the RedSox thanks to injuries to Julio Lugo and Jed Lowrie, but Green has no illusions about keeping the job.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-04-23]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2460.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Jair Jurrjens hurled another gem Wednesday, scattering just six hits while walking two and striking out four over 7 2/3 frames, but he could not come up with the win. Jurrjens has allowed just one run in his last two starts, but Atlanta has not scor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-04-23]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-2461.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[RHP Blaine Boyer was designated for assignment to make room for LHP Jo-Jo Reyes, who took the fifth starting spot and pitched April 18 in Pittsburgh. Boyer ultimately was dealt to St. Louis for minor league OF Brian Barden. PLAYER NEWS: --C Brian McCann d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-04-23]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2462.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[First in war and first in peace, and always last in the National League East -- unless you are playing the Atlanta Braves at home. Call it the politicians curse, the Anacostia River blues or the revenge of Stan Kasten, but the Braves have been just plain ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BRAVES 1, NATIONALS 0: Bases-loaded walk ends skid ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-1-nationals-0-bases-loaded-walk-ends-skid-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Washington --- TheBraves waited two games and nine innings for something good, so they weren't about to complain about how they got it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BRAVES 1, NATIONALS 0: Walk in 9th stifles sweep ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-1-nationals-0-walk-in-9th-stifles-sweep-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Washington --- TheBraves waited two games and nine innings for something wonderful, so they weren't about to complain about how they got it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BASEBALL 2009-04-23]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/baseball-2465.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Durham Bulls roughed up starter Charlie Morton and defeated the host GwinnettBraves 6-2 Wednesday afternoon.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BRAVES REPORT: McCann still adjusting to wearing contact lens ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-report-mccann-still-adjusting-to-wearing-contact-lens-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Washington --- Brian McCann said it'll take time to adjust to a new contact in his left eye, and it showed in his reaction to his first game back.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves top Nats on bases-loaded walk in 9th]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-top-nats-on-bases-loaded-walk-in-9th.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Washington Nationals had almost as much trouble at home as they did while dropping their first six road games this season.After Washington won the first two of a three-game series against Atlanta, Mike Hinckley, part of the Nationals' new-look bullpen]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hanrahan gets job done]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/hanrahan-gets-job-done.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The topic of the mound meeting between Randy St. Claire, Joel Hanrahan and Jesus Flores on Monday night, with the Atlanta Braves 90 feet from tying the game and costing Hanrahan his third save chance in five days, was data culled from scouting reports, li]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NATIONALS 4, BRAVES 3: Misery on trip extends to 1-4 ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/nationals-4-braves-3-misery-on-trip-extends-to-1-4-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Washington --- There actually were some fans in the stands at the end of Tuesday night's game, and the rain delay was half as long, but theBraves couldn't shake the dreary feeling they've had at Nationals Park.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BRAVES REPORT: McCann's vision improves ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-report-mccann-s-vision-improves-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Washington --- Brian McCann was fitted with a new contact for his left eye Tuesday morning when he visited an eye specialist in Washington, and he was back in the lineup Tuesday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves-Nationals Preview 2009-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-nationals-preview-2453.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Less than two weeks after Washington was swept by the Atlanta Braves, the Nationals are on the verge of returning the favor.Attempting to put their rough start behind them, the Nationals look to sweep their home series from the Braves when they conclude t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nationals 4, Braves 3]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/nationals-4-braves-3.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Everyone agreed what the pitch should be.Closer Joel Hanrahan, catcher Jose Flores and pitching coach Randy St. Claire were of one mind: The Washington Nationals would finally secure their first winning streak of 2009 by getting the final out with a first]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves' McCann back in lineup with new contact]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-mccann-back-in-lineup-with-new-contact.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Catcher Brian McCann returned to Atlanta's lineup Tuesday against Washington after visiting an eye doctor and getting a new contact lens to correct blurred vision in his left eye.After batting fourth for the Braves and going 0-for-2 with two walks in a 4-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bullpen lifts Nationals over slumping Braves ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/bullpen-lifts-nationals-over-slumping-braves-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Thanks to a suddenly stout bullpen, the Washington Nationals finally have their first winning streak of 2009.Adam Dunn homered, Washington's beleaguered relievers tossed three scoreless innings for the second day in a row and the Nationals beat the Atlant]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves' McCann back in lineup with new contact 2009-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-mccann-back-in-lineup-with-new-contact-2457.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Catcher Brian McCann is back in Atlanta's starting lineup after visiting an eye doctor and getting a new contact lens to correct blurred vision in his left eye.McCann, mired in a 1-for-20 slump, is slated to bat fourth for the Braves on Tuesday night agai]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zimmermann picks up first career win]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/zimmermann-picks-up-first-career-win.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jordan Zimmermann's major league debut will forever be remembered for the two rain delays that spanned a total of 2 hours and 43 minutes. It will be remembered for the lack of humanity insideNationals Park, with perhaps one-tenth of the announced crowd of]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves-Nationals Preview 2009-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-nationals-preview-2459.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Last time out, Shairon Martis gave the Nationals a much-needed quality start for their first victory of the season. On Tuesday night, he'll try to lead Washington to its first back-to-back wins and an eighth straight home victory over the Atlanta Braves.A]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boyer gets fresh start with trade to St. Louis ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/boyer-gets-fresh-start-with-trade-to-st-louis-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Washington --- Two days after theBraves designated reliever Blaine Boyer for assignment, he got the fresh start theBraves thought he needed, though it required a trip to the airport.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[HEY, HOYNSIE! ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/hey-hoynsie-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Got anIndians question? Send it in. Plain DealerIndians beat writer Paul Hoynes will choose several to answer each Sunday. Submit your question to cleveland.com/heyhoynsie. Read Paul's answers each Sunday here in the sports section. All of Paul's answers ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-2444.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[C David Ross (right groin strain) came off the disabled list. C Clint Sammons was optioned to Class AAA Gwinnett. RHP Jorge Campillo was placed on the 15-day disabled list because of right shoulder tendinitis. RHP James Parr was called up from Class AAA G]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2445.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's probably coincidental that the Braves broke through for 11 runs the day third baseman Chipper Jones was back in the lineup, but it isn't a fluke that they hit more and score more runs when he's batting in the three-hole. Over the course of the 2008 s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2446.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Blaine Boyer, who was designated for assignment April 18, has been traded to the Cardinals for OF Brian Barton, who will be assigned to Triple-A Gwinnett. Boyer, whose ERA had ballooned to 40.50, began to decline late last season when he was serious]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves-Nationals Preview 2009-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-nationals-preview-2447.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Last time out, Shairon Martis gave the Nationals a much-needed quality start for their first victory of the season. On Tuesday night, he'll try to lead Washington to its first back-to-back wins and an eighth straight home victory against the Atlanta Brave]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nats rookie pitcher wins major-league debut]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/nats-rookie-pitcher-wins-major-league-debut.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Between the rain and the chill, the weather was awful. The stands were as empty as they've ever been for a Washington Nationals game, with perhaps a few dozen brave souls left by the end.And yet, to Nationals fans, April 20, 2009, could not have been more]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves batter Duke, punchless Pirates ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-batter-duke-punchless-pirates-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It was Zach Duke's birthday, but the Atlanta Braves crashed the party.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Balls ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/no-balls-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 20, 2009 (Baseball Musings delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BRAVES 11, PIRATES 1: Batting slump broken, and Vazquez wins first]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-11-pirates-1-batting-slump-broken-and-vazquez-wins-first.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pittsburgh ---Braves hitting coach Terry Pendleton turned to desperate measures late Sunday morning, threatening to shave the heads of right fielder Jeff Francoeur and pitcher Jair Jurrjens if theBraves got shut out again by the Pittsburgh Pirates.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BRAVES REPORT: McCann to see specialist to check on blurry vision ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-report-mccann-to-see-specialist-to-check-on-blurry-vision-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pittsburgh --- Brian McCann was out of theBraves lineup Sunday for ongoing problems with his left eye. The All-Star catcher expects to know soon whether it's a serious matter.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SERIES PREVIEW: WASHINGTON NATIONALS ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/series-preview-washington-nationals-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[* When (TV); where: 7:05 today through Wednesday (SPSO); Nationals Park, Washington]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duke, Pirates crushed by Braves ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/duke-pirates-crushed-by-braves-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pirates left-hander Zach Duke came back down to earth today, landing with a thud in an 11-1 loss against the Atlanta Braves.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Today's game recaps -- April 19 ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/today-s-game-recaps-april-19-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 19, 2009 (Baltimore Sun delivered byNewstex) --In case you missed it earlier, I attended the game between the Single-A Frederick Keys and Salem Red Sox at Harry Grove Stadium today.It was a rough day for the Keys defensively, as starting pitcher Bria]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves-Nationals Preview 2009-04-20]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-nationals-preview-2438.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Braves' offense is coming off an inconsistent weekend, but they believe there's reason for optimism - especially if they can get into Washington's beleaguered bullpen.Having broken out of their slump, the Braves visit a team they had little tr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blurry vision sidelines Braves' McCann]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/blurry-vision-sidelines-braves-mccann.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves catcher Brian McCann was out of the lineup Sunday in Pittsburgh due to blurriness in his left eye, but is hoping that a different type of treatment will allow him to avoid additional surgery.McCann had laser surgery to improve his vision fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves 11, Pirates 1]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-11-pirates-1.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The regulars are returning from injuries and ailments, so maybe their Atlanta Braves backups figured it's time to take advantage of the swings they're getting.Martin Prado and David Ross hit three-run homers to support Javier Vazquez's six shutout innings]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Today's game previews -- April 19 ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/today-s-game-previews-april-19-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 19, 2009 (Baltimore Sun delivered byNewstex) --All four full-season affiliates in the Orioles' minor league system will be playing during the day.The Triple-A Norfolk Tides and Single-A Frederick Keys play at 2 p.m., while the Double-A Bowie Baysox a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maholm stellar as Bucs blank Braves ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/maholm-stellar-as-bucs-blank-braves-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[J.J. blinked -- and thePirates blanked.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snell, Monroe push Pirates to another shutout win over Braves ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/snell-monroe-push-pirates-to-another-shutout-win-over-braves-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It had been a while since Craig Monroe made a curtain call.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves-Pirates Preview 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-pirates-preview-2426.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The season is less than two weeks old, but the Pittsburgh Pirates have already seen a dramatic improvement from last year's awful pitching.Zach Duke looks to turn in another dominating performance and help the Pirates sweep a three-game series from the sl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rule of Thumb ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/rule-of-thumb-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 18, 2009 (Baseball Musings delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monroe shines for Bucs in spot start]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/monroe-shines-for-bucs-in-spot-start.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Craig Monroe came out of the dugout for a curtain cull following his second home run of the game.For the nine-year veteran, it was his official welcome to Pittsburgh."That was awesome," he said. "To be with a new team and to get that appreciation from the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Today's game recaps -- April 17 ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/today-s-game-recaps-april-17-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 17, 2009 (Baltimore Sun delivered byNewstex) --As I'm sure you're aware by now, Triple-A Norfolk Tides catcher Matt Wieters left tonight's game after hitting a single in his first at-bat against the GwinnettBraves. The good news for Orioles fans, how]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves call up LHP Reyes to make start]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-call-up-lhp-reyes-to-make-start.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Braves have called up left-hander pitcher Jo-Jo Reyes from Triple-A Gwinnett to start Saturday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.He will start in place of veteran left-hander Tom Glavine, who was scheduled to make his first appearance of t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MAHOLM, BULLPEN CLAMP DOWN ON ATLANTA PIRATES 3, BRAVES 0 ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/maholm-bullpen-clamp-down-on-atlanta-pirates-3-braves-0-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CC Sabathia of the New York Yankees. Johan Santana of the New York Mets. Cole Hamels of the world champion Philadelphia Phillies.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/-2432.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[??? How they scored]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2415.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Just 10 games into the season and already injuries are seriously altering the makeup of the pitching staff. It was a total surprise when manager Bobby Cox announced after Thursday's game that Jorge Campillo was being placed on the 15-day disabled list. Co]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2416.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP James Parr, recalled from Class AAA Gwinnett to take the place of RHP Jorge Campillo (15-day disabled list, right shoulder tendinitis), started five games for the Braves late last year when they were reeling from injuries to the rotation. Parr disti]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-2417.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Everyone in the bullpen is supposedly healthy, but if that's true, the Braves are in trouble. The relievers had a collective 9.45 ERA in their first 13 1/3 innings, but the three main relievers performed as they were expected to perform on April 11 in a 5]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BASEBALL: BRAVES REPORT]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/baseball-braves-report.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pittsburgh --- Nine games into his career,Braves rookie Jordan Schafer has experienced compressed versions of highs and lows that young hitters face frequently in the major leagues.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[PIRATES 3, BRAVES 0: Offense absent in plunge to .500 mark ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/pirates-3-braves-0-offense-absent-in-plunge-to-500-mark-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pittsburgh --- If their maligned bullpen was perfect Friday night, theBraves still didn't have enough runs to win.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[G-BRAVES HOME OPENER]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/g-braves-home-opener.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A gleaming, spanking-new Gwinnett Stadium opened Friday night to a full house and then some. The minor-league Baseball team that used to call Virginia home introduced themselves to their new fans in Gwinnett County, wearing navy blue caps that sported an ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves-Pirates Preview 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-pirates-preview-2421.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pittsburgh Pirates have lost as many games as they've won, but they wouldn't even be a .500 club without some excellent starting pitching.They'd love to include Ian Snell on their list of effective starters.Snell was better in his last outing after ge]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bucs able to hold down Braves for shutout win]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/bucs-able-to-hold-down-braves-for-shutout-win.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Paul Maholm wasn't thrilled with his start Friday night against the Atlanta Braves. He was pleased with the outcome.Maholm combined with two relievers on a six-hitter and the Pittsburgh Pirates handed Atlanta its fourth straight loss with a 3-0 victory.Ma]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Today's game previews -- April 17 ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/today-s-game-previews-april-17-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 17, 2009 (Baltimore Sun delivered byNewstex) --The Single-A Frederick Keys will play their home opener against the Salem RedSox tonight, while the Double-A Bowie Baysox and Single-A Delmarva Shorebirds continue their homestands.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-04-17]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-2406.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Everyone in the bullpen is supposedly healthy, but if that's true, the Braves are in trouble. The relievers had a collective 9.45 ERA in their first 13 1/3 innings, but the three main relievers performed as they were expected to perform on April 11 in a 5]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-04-17]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2407.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manager Bobby Cox can still feel the bone bruise he sustained when he was a player, and that was more than 40 years ago. In that light, third baseman Chipper Jones sitting out another day with the bone bruise of his left thumb isn't so bad. Jones isn't th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-04-17]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2408.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Brian McCann got the day off as manager Bobby Cox gave backup C David Ross some time behind the plate. McCann says he is learning that he needs to take these planned days off to maintain his strength for an entire season. --RHP Jorge Campillo, nursing]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MARLINS 6, BRAVES 2: Hot start turned to ashes by 3-0 sweep ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/marlins-6-braves-2-hot-start-turned-to-ashes-by-3-0-sweep-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A lot of NL East preseason prognosticating went the way of the World Series champion Phillies and the Mets, who were picked by some to make the 2009 World Series. But as theBraves learned the past three days, the Marlins shouldn't be overlooked.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BRAVES REPORT 2009-04-17]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-report-2410.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheBraves announced after Thursday's game that reliever Jorge Campillo will go on the 15-day disabled list today with right shoulder fatigue. Right-hander James Parr will come up from Class AAA Gwinnett to replace him.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Today's game previews -- April 14 ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/today-s-game-previews-april-14-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 14, 2009 (Baltimore Sun delivered byNewstex) --Norfolk Tides (AAA)OpponentCharlotte Knights (7:15 p.m.)Probable pitchersNorfolk: David Pauley (14-4, 3.55 ERA with the Triple-A Pawtucket RedSox in 2008)Charlotte: John Van Benschoten (0-1, 5.40 ERA)Not]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves-Pirates Preview 2009-04-16]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-pirates-preview-2412.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Braves' offense went cold in their last series after a good start to the season.Opening a three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday without two of their best hitters won't help.Atlanta (5-4) is looking to bounce back after bei]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves' Escobar leaves game with injury]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-escobar-leaves-game-with-injury.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves shortstop Yunel Escobar strained an abdominal muscle and left after the fifth inning of Thursday's 6-2 loss to the Florida Marlins.Escobar said he hurt himself jumping up and down in the on-deck circle before his fifth-inning at-bat. Escoba]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins 6, Braves 2]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/marlins-6-braves-2.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cody Ross and his Florida Marlins teammates aren't shocked to have the best record in the majors.The real surprise, he said, was sweeping three games in Atlanta for the first time.Ross hit a three-run homer and the Marlins beat the Braves 6-2 on Thursday,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uggla drives in 3 as red-hot Marlins beat Braves]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/uggla-drives-in-3-as-red-hot-marlins-beat-braves.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Florida's starting pitchers carried most of the load for the first seven games of the season, so it was time for its relievers to return the favor.Four Florida relievers allowed only two hits and no runs in 4 1-3 innings, Dan Uggla drove in three runs for]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins-Braves Preview 2009-04-16]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/marlins-braves-preview-2398.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kenshin Kawakami said he was too excited during his major league debut, but the Atlanta Braves will keep taking those kind of results. Especially with how they've been playing lately.Kawakami looks for a second quality start on Thursday as Atlanta tries t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uggla powers Marlins to 7-1 start with win]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/uggla-powers-marlins-to-7-1-start-with-win.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dan Uggla drove in three runs for the second straight game and the Florida Marlins continued their strong start, beating the Atlanta Braves 10-4 on Wednesday night.At 7-1, Florida has its best start since opening 1997 with eight wins in the first nine gam]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chipper Jones held out with thumb injury]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/chipper-jones-held-out-with-thumb-injury.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chipper Jones expects to miss at least two games after aggravating his bruised left thumb for the second time in a week.Jones jammed the thumb in his last at-bat in the Braves' 5-1 loss to Florida on Tuesday night. He did not start in Wednesday night's ga]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anderson finds comfort at home]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/anderson-finds-comfort-at-home.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DETROIT -- Outfielder Josh Anderson hopes he has found a permanent home with theDetroitTigers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[HEAT'S ON OLLIE - AMAZIN'S NEED LEFTY TO REBOUND FROM STINKER ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/heat-s-on-ollie-amazin-s-need-lefty-to-rebound-from-stinker-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Maybe those really weren't boos Oliver Perez heard upon his introduction at Citi Field on Opening Night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-2403.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Everyone in the bullpen is supposedly healthy, but if that's true, the Braves are in trouble. The relievers had a collective 9.45 ERA in their first 13 1/3 innings, but the three main relievers performed as they were expected to perform on April 11 in a 5]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2404.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Left-hander Tom Glavine wasn't supposed to see Dr. James Andrews until Wednesday, but the doctor's office called late Monday to say Andrews could fit Glavine between procedures Tuesday if Glavine could make it over to Birmingham, Ala. Which, of course, Gl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2405.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Garret Anderson was back in the lineup, and manager Bobby Cox hopes that the right calf strain is behind him for the season. The injury limited Anderson to only seven games in spring training and to only 10 at-bats in four games so far this season. A]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MARLINS 5, BRAVES 1: Vazquez tough again, but Volstad tougher ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/marlins-5-braves-1-vazquez-tough-again-but-volstad-tougher-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Javier Vazquez deserved a better fate than he got in hisBraves debut in Philadelphia when the bullpen squandered his six-run lead.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins-Braves Preview 2009-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/marlins-braves-preview-2389.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The best record in the major leagues doesn't belong to the New York Yankees and their mammoth payroll or to the Boston Red Sox or to the defending champion Philadelphia Phillies.It belongs to the Florida Marlins.To continue that hot start, the Marlins cou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uggla powers Marlins past Braves]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/uggla-powers-marlins-past-braves.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Native Floridian Chris Volstad said he has never felt comfortable wearing long sleeves in a game, so on a chilly night at Turner Field his strategy was to work fast and then hunker down near the dugout heater.Volstad allowed only five baserunners in seven]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Email the Braves booth]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/email-the-braves-booth.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Email the Braves boothHey Braves fans! Email the FSN booth now.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glavine: Sore shoulder could end career]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/glavine-sore-shoulder-could-end-career.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tom Glavine may retire if his sore left shoulder doesn't improve in two weeks.Glavine was told Tuesday he must rest for at least two weeks after inflammation was found in his left rotator cuff. The 43-year-old had an MRI and was examined by Dr. James Andr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves' Glavine considering retirement]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-glavine-considering-retirement.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves left-hander Tom Glavine has inflammation in his left rotator cuff, and he will rest for two weeks before being evaluated again.The 43-year-old was examined Tuesday by Dr. James Andrews and had an MRI. Andrews advised treatment and rest.Gene]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/-2394.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[n Today]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-2395.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Everyone in the bullpen is supposedly healthy, but if that's true, the Braves are in trouble. The relievers had a collective 9.45 ERA in their first 13 1/3 innings, but the three main relievers performed as they were expected to perform on April 11 in a 5]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2396.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves are looking to measure themselves against a tough division rival in only the second week of the season, and that team is the Marlins. Both teams are 5-1 going into the three-game series at Turner Field that begins Tuesday. Thus, the main reacti]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-2379.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Everyone in the bullpen is supposedly healthy, but if that's true, the Braves are in trouble. The relievers had a collective 9.45 ERA in their first 13 1/3 innings, but the three main relievers performed as they were expected to perform on April 11 in a 5]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2380.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves are looking to measure themselves against a tough division rival in only the second week of the season, and that team is the Marlins. Both teams are 5-1 going into the three-game series at Turner Field that begins Tuesday. Thus, the main reacti]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2381.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Chipper Jones says the bone bruise on his left thumb hurts "pretty good" after aggravating it in his last at-bat Sunday. With Monday's off day and a dose of anti-inflammatories, he hopes to be ready to go for the three-game Marlins series that begins]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves' Rafael Soriano enjoys strong first week]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-rafael-soriano-enjoys-strong-first-week.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There's only one blemish on the Atlanta Braves' season through six games, but it was ugly.The Braves were only nine outs away from completing a three-game sweep at Philadelphia to open the season before Blaine Boyer, Peter Moylan and the bullpen blew a 10]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BASEBALL 2009-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/baseball-2383.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The GwinnettBraves were held to four hits Monday in a 3-0 loss to the host Durham Bulls.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's early, but Braves appear on right path ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/it-s-early-but-braves-appear-on-right-path-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheBraves are off to a 5-1 start, and after an off day they will put their skills to the test starting tonight against the Florida Marlins, who also are 5-1. Here are six things we've learned about theBraves in their first six games:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surgeon will check Glavine's shoulder]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/surgeon-will-check-glavine-s-shoulder.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Braves pitcher Tom Glavine will travel to Birmingham today to see Dr. James Andrews and find out if his shoulder soreness will slow his comeback or perhaps end his career.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miller has rare multihit game ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/miller-has-rare-multihit-game-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Give Corky Miller credit. He has a good sense of humor.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glavine to have sore shoulder examined]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/glavine-to-have-sore-shoulder-examined.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Braves left-hander Tom Glavine will have his sore shoulder examined after plans for his first start were called off.The Braves say they have scratched Glavine from his scheduled start on Saturday at Pittsburgh.The 43-year-old Glavine ended his minor leagu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BRAVES 8, NATIONALS 5: Clutch hitting completes sweep, sets up showdown with Marlins ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-8-nationals-5-clutch-hitting-completes-sweep-sets-up-showdown-with-marlins-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheBraves won again Sunday to complete a sweep of the Washington Nationals, even though starting pitcher Jair Jurrjens couldn't protect a three-run lead and the bullpen gave up two runs late.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BRAVES REPORT: Glavine feels shoulder discomfort swinging bat ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-report-glavine-feels-shoulder-discomfort-swinging-bat-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tom Glavine felt discomfort in his pitching shoulder Sunday while batting during a rehabilitation start for Class AA Mississippi and left after two innings. The veteran pitcher said he felt it while swinging, not throwing.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves hand Nationals sixth straight loss]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-hand-nationals-sixth-straight-loss.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Washington Nationals would like a restart. The Atlanta Braves just want to keep the winning pace they've set during the first week of the season.Chipper Jones drove in two runs, including a tiebreaking single, and the Braves beat Washington 8-5 on Sun]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A couple of bullpen decisions proved costly ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/a-couple-of-bullpen-decisions-proved-costly-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Random thoughts from Baseball's opening week, and wishing everyone a Happy Easter:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[AROUND THE BASES ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/around-the-bases-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYERS OF THE WEEK]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BASEBALL 2009-04-12]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/baseball-2375.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Before Saturday,Braves reliever Peter Moylan had made two appearances without recording an out, which left him an ERA of infinity and some people questioning if he returned too soon from ligament-transplant elbow surgery.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BRAVES 5, NATIONALS 3: Kawakami, Johnson do their duty ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-5-nationals-3-kawakami-johnson-do-their-duty-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kenshin Kawakami's major-league debut was a success Saturday night, and he could thank Kelly Johnson for helping to make it so.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ON BASEBALL]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/on-baseball.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[This is what Baseball should be.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nationals-Braves Preview 2009-04-12]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/nationals-braves-preview-2378.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's been more than 10 years since the Washington Nationals franchise has been swept in its first two series of the season.The Nationals look to avoid that fate and their sixth straight loss when they conclude their three-game set with the Atlanta Braves ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nationals-Braves Preview 2009-04-12]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/nationals-braves-preview-2364.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's been more than 10 years since the Washington Nationals franchise has been swept in its first two series of the season.The Nationals look to avoid that fate and their sixth straight loss when they conclude their three-game set with the Atlanta Braves ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves 5, Nationals 3]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-5-nationals-3.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kenshin Kawakami overcame some early jitters to put together an impressive major league debut Saturday night.Kawakami pitched six effective innings and Kelly Johnson drove in three runs, leading the Atlanta Braves to a 5-3 victory over the Washington Nati]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves' Kawakami wins major league debut]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-kawakami-wins-major-league-debut.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kenshin Kawakami pitched six effective innings to win his major league debut, leading the Atlanta Braves to a 5-3 victory over the Washington Nationals on Saturday night.Kawakami allowed three runs and four hits, walked four and struck out eight. The 33-y]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-2367.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves played well in spring training even without the bats of 3B Chipper Jones and C Brian McCann, who were away from camp for three weeks as part of Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. The late-spring buzz surrounded rookie CF Jordan Schafer win]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2368.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves used the opportunity of their home opener to wipe out the memory of that seventh-inning meltdown in Philadelphia on Wednesday. Having an off day Thursday helped, and closing the clubhouse for the usual new-series lineup and pitching rundown hel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2369.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Yunel Escobar gained 25 pounds of muscle by working out in the off-season, going from 190 to 215. Whether that will add power to his swing over the entire season remains to be seen, but for one night it was good for a three-run home run. --LHP Jo-Jo ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-2355.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves played well in spring training even without the bats of 3B Chipper Jones and C Brian McCann, who were away from camp for three weeks as part of Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. The late-spring buzz surrounded rookie CF Jordan Schafer win]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2356.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves used the opportunity of their home opener to wipe out the memory of that seventh-inning meltdown in Philadelphia on Wednesday. Having an off day Thursday helped, and closing the clubhouse for the usual new-series lineup and pitching rundown hel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2357.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Yunel Escobar gained 25 pounds of muscle by working out in the off-season, going from 190 to 215. Whether that will add power to his swing over the entire season remains to be seen, but for one night it was good for a three-run home run. --LHP Jo-Jo ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Francoeur grows up, grows into new hitter ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/francoeur-grows-up-grows-into-new-hitter-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It wasn't just that he hit a home run off Brett Myers his first time up in 2009, though it was, Jeff Francoeur concedes, really nice. Better still was what happened three days later, when he faced Joe Blanton with the bases loaded, and we know too well wh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BRAVES REPORT]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-report.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A week after Kenshin Kawakami issued a career-worst seven walks in 2 2/3 innings of an exhibition game at Turner Field, theBraves' first Japanese-born player makes his official major league debut on the same mound tonight against the Nationals.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bruised Jones declares himself fit, returns ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/bruised-jones-declares-himself-fit-returns-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[His bruised left hand was still black and blue around the thumb, butBraves third baseman Chipper Jones said it was good enough for him to play in the home opener Friday against Washington.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nationals-Braves Preview 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/nationals-braves-preview-2361.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kenshin Kawakami is set to become the first Japanese player to take the field for the Atlanta Braves. He'll do so against the only winless team in the National League.The 33-year-old pitcher looks to help the Braves to a second straight victory Saturday n]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves 6, Nationals 5(10)]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-6-nationals-5-10-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kelly Johnson decided six hours was long enough for the Atlanta Braves' home opener.Johnson drove in Jordan Schafer with a 10th-inning single to bail out Atlanta's bullpen, and the Braves beat the Washington Nationals 6-5 on Friday night in a rain-delayed]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Johnson lifts Braves past Nationals in 10th]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/johnson-lifts-braves-past-nationals-in-10th.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kelly Johnson decided six hours was long enough for the Atlanta Braves' home opener.Johnson drove in Jordan Schafer with a 10th-inning single to bail out Atlanta's bullpen, and the Braves beat the Washington Nationals 6-5 on Friday night in a rain-delayed]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[7th heaven: Phils win has a nice ring to it]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/7th-heaven-phils-win-has-a-nice-ring-to-it.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 04:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With all the bailouts being handed out in this country, it seems only fitting for the Phillies to get in on some of the charity.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BASEBALL 2009-04-10]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/baseball-2347.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 04:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[* When (TV); where: 7:35 p.m. today (WPCH), 7:10 p.m. Saturday (WPCH), 1:35 p.m. Sunday (FSSO); Turner Field]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lowe gets another opening occasion ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/lowe-gets-another-opening-occasion-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 04:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Philadelphia --- Some pitchers would consider two opening-night starts in six days a bit much on the stress meter. Derek Lowe is not one of them.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-04-10]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2349.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 04:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves' bullpen blowup Wednesday might have been an aberration, but five relievers losing command in the same game is not a good omen. And you can bet manager Bobby Cox and general manager Frank Wren won't waste a lot of time waiting for them to come ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-04-10]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2350.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 04:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Jo-Jo Reyes was part of last season's rotation because of injuries but had trouble with his control as the season wore on. In the offseason, he slimmed down considerably. If he pitches consistently well in his starts for Class AAA Gwinnett, he could]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-04-10]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-2351.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 04:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves played well in spring training even without the bats of 3B Chipper Jones and C Brian McCann, who were away from camp for three weeks as part of Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. The late-spring buzz surrounded rookie CF Jordan Schafer win]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies rally past Braves ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/phillies-rally-past-braves-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 04:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PHILADELPHIA - Four Phillies walked with the bases loaded during an eight-run seventh inning and Philadelphia rallied for a 12-11 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Read: Today in the NL East ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/read-today-in-the-nl-east-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 04:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 10, 2009 (MetsBlog delivered by Newstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-04-10]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/-2354.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 04:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Phillies 12Braves 11 PHILADELPHIA - First, they got their bling. Then, they got their first win.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-04-09]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2337.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:55:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Third baseman Chipper Jones owes his 2008 National League batting title to his injuries. Had he been healthy all year, the sorry state of the Braves offense -- particularly the fact that he seldom had runners on ahead of him -- would have forced Jones to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-04-09]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2338.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:55:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--2B Kelly Johnson's goal for his approach on offense is to be able to move up on the plate without thinking about it. If manager Bobby Cox keeps moving him around in the batting order, that may help. Johnson might be too busy thinking about the situation]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-04-09]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-2339.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:55:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves played well in spring training even without the bats of 3B Chipper Jones and C Brian McCann, who were away from camp for three weeks as part of Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. The late-spring buzz surrounded rookie CF Jordan Schafer win]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[National League ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/national-league-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:55:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Astros 3, Cubs 2 10 innings]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baseball's top 100 highest-paid players ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/baseball-s-top-100-highest-paid-players-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:55:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The 2009 salaries for the top 100 highest-paid major league baseball players on opening day rosters and disabled lists.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies 12, Braves 11]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/phillies-12-braves-11.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:55:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[First, they got their bling. Then, they got their first win.Four Phillies walked with the bases loaded during an eight-run seventh inning and Philadelphia rallied for a 12-11 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday.Raul Ibanez hit a two-run homer, he]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phils rally in 7th to avoid Braves sweep]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/phils-rally-in-7th-to-avoid-braves-sweep.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:55:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Four Phillies walked with the bases loaded during an eight-run seventh inning and Philadelphia rallied for a 12-11 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday.Raul Ibanez hit a two-run homer, helping the defending World Series champions overcome a 10-3 d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SEASON OPENERS FOR DODGERS AND ANGELS]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/season-openers-for-dodgers-and-angels.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:55:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They cut the nets down on the college basketball show just in time. It's Baseball season. Spring has sprung.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[With season underway, big names still teamless]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/with-season-underway-big-names-still-teamless.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:55:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Can you pair these faces to the places they'll end up? Ken Rosenthal thinks the answers may not reveal themselves until July.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-04-08]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2329.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 04:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It was heart-in-the throat time in the ninth inning of Sunday's opener at Philadelphia. It appeared that Mike Gonzalez was going to cough up the win and waste Derek Lowe's eight-inning, two-hit shutout performance. Only one run scored, but manager Bobby C]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-04-08]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2330.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 04:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Casey Kotchman still needs to gain five of the 10 pounds he lost when he missed nearly two weeks of spring training because of the flu and food poisoning. That weakness has affected his offense but not his defense. --C David Ross says "it stinks" tha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-04-08]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-2331.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 04:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves played well in spring training even without the bats of 3B Chipper Jones and C Brian McCann, who were away from camp for three weeks as part of Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. The late-spring buzz surrounded rookie CF Jordan Schafer win]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves-Phillies Preview 2009-04-08]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-phillies-preview-2332.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 04:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After three straight years without playoff baseball in Atlanta, the Braves were hoping to quickly reestablish themselves as contenders in the challenging NL East this season.A three-game road sweep of the defending World Series champions wouldn't be a bad]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves 4, Phillies 0]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-4-phillies-0.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 04:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Two games in, these Philadelphia Phillies are playing like last year's team.Jair Jurrjens and four relievers combined on a six-hitter, Kelly Johnson and Chipper Jones hit solo homers and the Atlanta Braves beat the defending World Series champions 4-0 on ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies' bats stay icy in loss to Braves]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/phillies-bats-stay-icy-in-loss-to-braves.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 04:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jair Jurrjens and four relievers combined on a six-hitter, Kelly Johnson and Chipper Jones hit solo homers and the Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-0 on Tuesday night.The defending World Series champions are off to an 0-2 start for the four]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves-Phillies Preview 2009-04-06]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-phillies-preview-2335.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 04:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Philadelphia Phillies rode a lineup that thrived on the home run to a World Series title last season.In the 2009 opener, it was the Phillies that were victimized by the long ball.Philadelphia looks to get its offense in gear and pick up its first vict]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[These players, teams need fast starts]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/these-players-teams-need-fast-starts.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 04:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CC Sabathia was high on Dayn Perry's list of players who need to get off to a fast start. And that was before Monday's debacle.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2325.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C David Ross says "it stinks" that the right groin strain he sustained March 31 forced him to start the season on the 15-day disabled list. But the injury has improved greatly in just a few days, and Ross expects to be activated as soon as the 15 days i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-2326.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves played well in spring training even without the bats of 3B Chipper Jones and C Brian McCann, who were away from camp for three weeks as part of Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. The team has more outfielders, starters and relievers than i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2327.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves' new Japanese press corps -- 13 strong for the final exhibition game -- asked about mechanics and conditioning. The Braves' beat veterans -- three reporters and a columnist -- asked about pressure. The subject was the ungodly number of walks gi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves-Phillies Preview 2009-04-06]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-phillies-preview-2328.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Philadelphia Phillies rode a lineup that thrived on the home run to a World Series title last season.In the 2009 opener, it was the Phillies that were victimized by the long ball.Philadelphia looks to get its offense in gear and pick up its first vict]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves 4, Phillies 1]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-4-phillies-1.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If Derek Lowe had been this dominant last October, the Philadelphia Phillies might not be World Series champions.Lowe pitched eight superb innings, three Braves homered off Brett Myers, and Atlanta beat the defending champs 4-1 in the major league opener ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[If opener any indication, Braves' rotation formidable]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/if-opener-any-indication-braves-rotation-formidable.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What did Ken Rosenthal take from Sunday's Braves-Phillies MLB opener? Derek Lowe & Co. might make Atlanta forget John Smoltz.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lowe shuts down Phils, leads Braves to win]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/lowe-shuts-down-phils-leads-braves-to-win.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Once the Philadelphia Phillies finished celebrating their World Series title, the Atlanta Braves spoiled the rest of the opening-night party.Derek Lowe pitched eight superb innings, three Braves homered off Brett Myers and Atlanta beat the defending champ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2009 Atlanta Braves Roster]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/2009-atlanta-braves-roster.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former pitcher Maddux to be in Braves Hall of Fame]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/former-pitcher-maddux-to-be-in-braves-hall-of-fame.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Braves will honor former pitcher Greg Maddux by retiring his number and inducting the four-time National League Cy Young Award winner into the team's Hall of Fame.Braves president John Schuerholz says the July 17 honors are the organization's ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves-Phillies Preview 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-phillies-preview-2323.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The championship banner that'll hang above Ashburn Alley and those shiny rings they'll soon receive will be a constant reminder that the Philadelphia Phillies are 2008 World Series champions.Once Brett Myers throws the first pitch Sunday night against the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2324.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--CF Jordan Schafer has made the Opening Day roster, the Braves announced on April 3. OF Gregor Blanco, who had been competing with him for time in center field, was optioned to Class AAA Gwinnett. RHP Manny Acosta, LHP Boone Logan and OF Brandon Jones al]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies set to begin World Series title defense]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/phillies-set-to-begin-world-series-title-defense.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The championship banner that'll hang above Ashburn Alley and those shiny rings they'll soon receive will be a constant reminder that the Philadelphia Phillies are 2008 World Series champions.Once Brett Myers throws the first pitch Sunday night against the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves-Phillies Preview 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-phillies-preview-2313.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The championship banner that'll hang above Ashburn Alley and those shiny rings they'll soon receive will be a constant reminder that the Philadelphia Phillies are 2008 World Series champions.Once Brett Myers throws the first pitch Sunday night against the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 8, Braves 4]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/tigers-8-braves-4.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rick Porcello, making a bid to be more than a fill-in starter for Detroit, pitched two scoreless innings and the Tigers beat the Atlanta Braves 8-4 on Saturday in each team's final exhibition game.The 20-year-old Porcello, making the jump from Class A, ga]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2315.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--CF Jordan Schafer has made the Opening Day roster, the Braves announced on April 3. OF Gregor Blanco, who had been competing with him for time in center field, was optioned to Class AAA Gwinnett. RHP Manny Acosta, LHP Boone Logan and OF Brandon Jones al]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-2316.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves played well in spring training even without the bats of 3B Chipper Jones and C Brian McCann, who were away from camp for three weeks as part of Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. The team has more outfielders, starters and relievers than i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2317.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's all about defense. Infield defense is the Braves' strength, and more speed in the outfield spells improved defense as well. The importance of the glove work is tied in with the team's pitching acquisitions, particularly right-hander Derek Lowe, whose]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2305.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--CF Jordan Schafer has made the Opening Day roster, the Braves announced on April 3. OF Gregor Blanco, who had been competing with him for time in center field, was optioned to Class AAA Gwinnett. RHP Manny Acosta, LHP Boone Logan and OF Brandon Jones al]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-2306.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves played well in spring training even without the bats of 3B Chipper Jones and C Brian McCann, who were away from camp for three weeks as part of Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. The team has more outfielders, starters and relievers than i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2307.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's all about defense. Infield defense is the Braves' strength, and more speed in the outfield spells improved defense as well. The importance of the glove work is tied in with the team's pitching acquisitions, particularly right-hander Derek Lowe, whose]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves 3, Tigers 1]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-3-tigers-1.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Turner Field was just as Javier Vazquez remembered: a nice park for pitchers.Vazquez pitched four perfect innings to continue a strong spring showing by Atlanta's starters and Omar Infante hit a two-run homer to lead the Braves to a 3-1 exhibition win ove]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Schafer wins job as Braves CF starter]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/schafer-wins-job-as-braves-cf-starter.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jordan Schafer's rise to the major leagues became official on Friday when the Atlanta Braves set their 25-man roster and named the 22-year-old rookie their starting center fielder.Schafer beat out Josh Anderson, who was traded to the Detroit Tigers on Mon]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Predictions for all 30 MLB teams]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/predictions-for-all-30-mlb-teams.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You've waited five months for baseball to return. It's time to get serious. It's time for Ken Rosenthal's predictions for all 30 MLB teams.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves 2, Astros 1 2009-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-2-astros-1-2311.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chipper Jones went 2-for-2 Thursday to lead the Atlanta Braves to a 2-1 win over a Houston Astros squad made up of minor leaguers.Jones had homered in his previous two games since signing a three-year, $42 million contract extension Tuesday.Braves starter]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-04-03]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-2298.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves played well in spring training even without the bats of 3B Chipper Jones and C Brian McCann, who were away from camp for three weeks as part of Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. The team has more outfielders, starters and relievers than i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-04-03]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2299.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Rafael Soriano, slowed this spring by a strained side muscle, hopes to be ready to start the season on time. He threw a scoreless inning against the Astros on April 2. --C David Ross exited the March 31 game after straining his right groin. He remai]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-04-03]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2300.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's all about defense. Infield defense is the Braves' strength, and more speed in the outfield spells improved defense as well. The importance of the glove work is tied in with the team's pitching acquisitions, particularly right-hander Derek Lowe, whose]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves 2, Astros 1]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-2-astros-1.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chipper Jones is showing off a million-dollar swing.Jones, who's been bothered by an oblique muscle injury, went 2-for-2 Thursday as the Atlanta Braves posted a 2-1 win over a Houston team made up of Triple-A players.Jones had homered in each of his previ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves 2, Astros 1 2009-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-2-astros-1-2302.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chipper Jones went 2-for-2 Thursday to lead the Atlanta Braves to a 2-1 win over a Houston Astros squad made up of minor leaguers.Jones had homered in his previous two games since signing a three-year, $42 million contract extension Tuesday.Braves starter]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Helton showing signs of being an elite hitter again]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/helton-showing-signs-of-being-an-elite-hitter-again.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A bad back cost Todd Helton in more ways than one. Tracy Ringolsby says his re-emergence is one NL storyline worth watching.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers cleared the way to give Andruw a shot 2009-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/rangers-cleared-the-way-to-give-andruw-a-shot-2304.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers released Frank Catalanotto so they could keep Andruw Jones. Ken Rosenthal explains why they made the move.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2293.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's all about defense. Infield defense is the Braves' strength, and more speed in the outfield spells improved defense as well. The importance of the glove work is tied in with the team's pitching acquisitions, particularly right-hander Derek Lowe, whose]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2294.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C David Ross exited the March 31 game after straining his right groin. He will be re-evaluated on April 1. --3B Chipper Jones and the Braves agreed to a three-year contract extension worth $42 million. The extension keeps Jones with the Braves through t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-2295.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves played well in spring training even without the bats of 3B Chipper Jones and C Brian McCann, who were away from camp for three weeks as part of Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. The team has more outfielders, starters and relievers than i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers cleared the way to give Andruw a shot]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/rangers-cleared-the-way-to-give-andruw-a-shot.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rangers released Frank Catalanotto so they could keep Andruw Jones. Ken Rosenthal explains why they made the move.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves 9, Tigers 3]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-9-tigers-3.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tom Glavine passed his final spring test Wednesday.The left-hander tossed five innings in Atlanta's 9-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers and will pitch in two minor league games before making his season debut for the Braves on April 18."He threw great," ma]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2286.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C David Ross exited the March 31 game after straining his right groin. He will be re-evaluated on April 1. --3B Chipper Jones and the Braves agreed to a three-year contract extension worth $42 million. The extension keeps Jones with the Braves through t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-2287.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves played well in spring training even without the bats of 3B Chipper Jones and C Brian McCann, who were away from camp for three weeks as part of Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. The team has more outfielders, starters and relievers than i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2288.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's all about defense. Infield defense is the Braves' strength, and more speed in the outfield spells improved defense as well. The importance of the glove work is tied in with the team's pitching acquisitions, particularly right-hander Derek Lowe, whose]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astros 8, Braves 3]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/astros-8-braves-3.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Russ Ortiz had one of his most impressive outings of the spring Tuesday night, going six innings while allowing two earned runs, five hits and striking out six in the Astros' 8-3 win over the Atlanta Braves."He pitched very good tonight," Astros manager C]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chipper Jones agrees to $42M, 3-year extension]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/chipper-jones-agrees-to-42m-3-year-extension.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chipper Jones already had a World Series ring and an MVP trophy. What he wanted was the chance to finish up in the place where he started.The Atlanta Braves were more than glad to give it to him.The NL batting champion and the Braves agreed Tuesday to a $]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves extend Chipper for 3 years, $42M]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-extend-chipper-for-3-years-42m.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Braves say they have agreed to terms with third baseman Chipper Jones on a three-year contract extension through 2012 with an option for 2013.The agreement Tuesday virtually guarantees that the 36-year-old Jones will play his entire career in ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[These things will happen this season]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/these-things-will-happen-this-season.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manny will be a pain. A-Rod won't come all the way back. Just a few of the things Ken Rosenthal says you can bank on in 2009.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves 4, Red Sox 3(10)]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-4-red-sox-3-10-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kenshin Kawakami relished the opportunity to match up against fellow countryman Daisuke Matsuzaka.Matsuzaka allowed two hits and an earned run over five innings in his return to the Boston Red Sox from the World Baseball Classic. Kawakami gave up a two-ru]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smoltz visits Braves before playing golf with Tiger]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/smoltz-visits-braves-before-playing-golf-with-tiger.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[John Smoltz was back in the Atlanta Braves' clubhouse Monday, visiting his old team before heading off for a round of golf with Tiger Woods.Smoltz signed with the Boston Red Sox in January, ending his 20-year tenure with the Braves. The right-hander is ta]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta sends OF Josh Anderson to Detroit]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-sends-of-josh-anderson-to-detroit.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Atlanta traded Josh Anderson to the Detroit Tigers on Monday, increasing the chances that rookie Jordan Schafer will open the season as the Braves' center fielder.Schafer, who is hitting .373 this spring, appears to have the edge over Gregor Blanco, who w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta trades OF Josh Anderson to Tigers]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-trades-of-josh-anderson-to-tigers.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Atlanta traded Josh Anderson to the Detroit Tigers on Monday, increasing the chances that rookie Jordan Schafer will open the season as the Braves' center fielder.Schafer, who is hitting .373 this spring, appears to have the edge over Gregor Blanco, who w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Verlander masterful against Braves]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/verlander-masterful-against-braves.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Justin Verlander, named the opening day starter before Friday's game, pitched like one in seven shutout innings.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rosenthal hands out the preseason hardware]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/rosenthal-hands-out-the-preseason-hardware.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yovani Gallardo for NL Cy Young? Grady Sizemore for AL MVP? Ken Rosenthal has some stunners in his preseason predictions.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 5, Braves 4 2009-03-30]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/tigers-5-braves-4-2284.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jeff Francoeur and Casey Kotchman hit consecutive home runs in the first inning and Jeremy Bonderman was pulled after getting only four outs Sunday in the Detroit Tigers' 5-4 win over the Atlanta Braves.Bonderman also walked two batters. He likely will mi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2285.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Peter Moylan has been working on a new changeup with former Brave Gene Garber. Moylan, not seriously expected to return from last May's Tommy John surgery until this May, is pushing to be on the Opening Day roster. --RHP Manny Acosta, once a reliabl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 5, Braves 4 2009-03-30]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/tigers-5-braves-4-2273.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jeff Francoeur and Casey Kotchman hit consecutive home runs in the first inning and Jeremy Bonderman was pulled after getting only four outs Sunday in the Detroit Tigers' 5-4 win over the Atlanta Braves.Bonderman also walked two batters. He likely will mi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2274.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Peter Moylan has been working on a new changeup with former Brave Gene Garber. Moylan, not seriously expected to return from last May's Tommy John surgery until this May, is pushing to be on the Opening Day roster. --RHP Manny Acosta, once a reliabl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-2275.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves played well in spring training even without the bats of 3B Chipper Jones and C Brian McCann, who were away from camp for three weeks as part of Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. The team has more outfielders, starters and relievers than i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2276.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's all about defense. Infield defense is the Braves' strength, and more speed in the outfield spells improved defense as well. The importance of the glove work is tied in with the team's pitching acquisitions, particularly right-hander Derek Lowe, whose]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins will be better, but not good enough in East]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/marlins-will-be-better-but-not-good-enough-in-east.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In any other NL division, the Marlins might have a chance with their young talent. But in the East, they look like an also-ran.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2269.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Peter Moylan has been working on a new changeup with former Brave Gene Garber. Moylan, not seriously expected to return from last May's Tommy John surgery until this May, is pushing to be on the Opening Day roster. --RHP Manny Acosta, once a reliabl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-2270.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves played well in spring training even without the bats of 3B Chipper Jones and C Brian McCann, who were away from camp for three weeks as part of Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. The team has more outfielders, starters and relievers than i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2271.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's all about defense. Infield defense is the Braves' strength, and more speed in the outfield spells improved defense as well. The importance of the glove work is tied in with the team's pitching acquisitions, particularly right-hander Derek Lowe, whose]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees 6, Braves 4]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/yankees-6-braves-4.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mark Teixeira is fitting in quite nicely with the New York Yankees.The first baseman, who signed an eight-year deal worth $180 million in the offseason, hit his second spring home run and raised his Grapefruit League average to .391 as the Yankees defeate]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves 3, Tigers 2]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-3-tigers-2.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 04:55:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Atlanta's Tom Glavine and Detroit's Justin Verlander are looking to have bounce-back seasons, and each made strides Friday toward reaching their goals.Verlander threw seven scoreless innings and Glavine shut out the Tigers for four in the Braves' 3-2 vict]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-03-27]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2264.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 04:55:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Tommy Hanson's strong spring performance wasn't enough to convince the Braves he was ready for the major leagues. The ballyhooed 22-year-old prospect was reassigned to the team's minor league camp on March 26 after compiling a 2.45 ERA through four ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-03-27]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-2265.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 04:55:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Everyone on the 40-man roster is under contract now that these 10 players have signed one-year deals: RHP Manny Acosta, RHP Jeff Bennett, RHP Blaine Boyer, RHP Buddy Carlyle, RHP Jorge Campillo, RHP Charlie Morton, RHP Peter Moylan, SS Yunel Escobar, INF ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-03-27]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2266.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 04:55:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Who's to say that Chipper Jones wouldn't have tweaked his right oblique muscle had he remained in Braves camp instead of playing for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic? Technically, that's impossible to know. It isn't as though Jones has never tweaked]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Memo to N.Y. skippers: Start fast ... or else]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/memo-to-n-y-skippers-start-fast-or-else.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 04:55:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After expensive offseasons, the Mets and Yanks need instant results. Bob Klapisch says that puts a lot of heat on the skippers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves don't have the offense of a true contender]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-don-t-have-the-offense-of-a-true-contender.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 04:55:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves have built one of the league's top rotations. It's too bad they may not get the run support to have it result in a title.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-03-27]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2257.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Tommy Hanson's strong spring performance wasn't enough to convince the Braves he was ready for the major leagues. The ballyhooed 22-year-old prospect was reassigned to the team's minor league camp on March 26 after compiling a 2.45 ERA through four ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-03-27]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-2258.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Everyone on the 40-man roster is under contract now that these 10 players have signed one-year deals: RHP Manny Acosta, RHP Jeff Bennett, RHP Blaine Boyer, RHP Buddy Carlyle, RHP Jorge Campillo, RHP Charlie Morton, RHP Peter Moylan, SS Yunel Escobar, INF ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-03-27]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2259.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Who's to say that Chipper Jones wouldn't have tweaked his right oblique muscle had he remained in Braves camp instead of playing for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic? Technically, that's impossible to know. It isn't as though Jones has never tweaked]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays 7, Braves 5]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/blue-jays-7-braves-5.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Braves signed Derek Lowe to be their ace, and he's pitching like one.Lowe struck out seven in six sharp innings for the Braves, but the Toronto Blue Jays rallied for a 7-5 victory Thursday.The Braves gave Lowe a four-year $60 million free-agen]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[HERNANDEZ INJURES HAMSTRING ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/hernandez-injures-hamstring-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A relatively injury-free spring for theWashingtonNationals took a turn for the worse Wednesday night when second baseman Anderson Hernandez hurt his left leg running out a ground ball.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates 5, Braves 2 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/pirates-5-braves-2-2262.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brian McCann will use the rest of spring training to become familiar with Atlanta's new starting pitchers. His swing is already set.McCann, who batted .333 for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic, had singles in his first two at-bats as he returned to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-03-26]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-2250.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 04:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Everyone on the 40-man roster is under contract now that these 10 players have signed one-year deals: RHP Manny Acosta, RHP Jeff Bennett, RHP Blaine Boyer, RHP Buddy Carlyle, RHP Jorge Campillo, RHP Charlie Morton, RHP Peter Moylan, SS Yunel Escobar, INF ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-03-26]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2251.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 04:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Who's to say that Chipper Jones wouldn't have tweaked his right oblique muscle had he remained in Braves camp instead of playing for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic? Technically, that's impossible to know. It isn't as though Jones has never tweaked]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-03-26]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2252.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 04:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Chipper Jones aggravated his sore right oblique muscle, causing him to leave Team USA and the World Baseball Classic before the second game of round two on March 15. Jones wanted the kind of aggressive treatment he's used to getting from the Braves' ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nationals 6, Braves 3]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/nationals-6-braves-3.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 04:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chipper Jones felt so good Wednesday night he started being more aggressive at the plate.Jones hit a two-run homer and finished with two hits in the Atlanta Braves' 6-3 loss to the Washington Nationals. The All-Star third baseman has been bothered by a mu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why your team will win the Series ... in one sentence]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/why-your-team-will-win-the-series-in-one-sentence.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 04:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You want optimism, but don't have much time? Let Dayn Perry tell you how your team can win the World Series ... in one sentence.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates 5, Braves 2 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/pirates-5-braves-2-2255.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 04:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brian McCann will use the rest of spring training to become familiar with Atlanta's new starting pitchers. His swing is already set.McCann, who batted .333 for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic, had singles in his first two at-bats as he returned to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Competitions won't end on April 6 2009-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/competitions-won-t-end-on-april-6-2256.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 04:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Obsessed with who'll be the Yanks' starting CF on April 6? Don't be. Ken Rosenthal says battles like this won't end on Opening Day.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2245.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Who's to say that Chipper Jones wouldn't have tweaked his right oblique muscle had he remained in Braves camp instead of playing for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic? Technically, that's impossible to know. It isn't as though Jones has never tweaked]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2246.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Chipper Jones aggravated his sore right oblique muscle, causing him to leave Team USA and the World Baseball Classic before the second game of round two on March 15. Jones wanted the kind of aggressive treatment he's used to getting from the Braves' ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-2247.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Everyone on the 40-man roster is under contract now that these 10 players have signed one-year deals: RHP Manny Acosta, RHP Jeff Bennett, RHP Blaine Boyer, RHP Buddy Carlyle, RHP Jorge Campillo, RHP Charlie Morton, RHP Peter Moylan, SS Yunel Escobar, INF ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates 5, Braves 2 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/pirates-5-braves-2-2248.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brian McCann will use the rest of spring training to become familiar with Atlanta's new starting pitchers. His swing is already set.McCann, who batted .333 for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic, had singles in his first two at-bats as he returned to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Competitions won't end on April 6 2009-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/competitions-won-t-end-on-april-6-2249.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Obsessed with who'll be the Yanks' starting CF on April 6? Don't be. Ken Rosenthal says battles like this won't end on Opening Day.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2240.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Who's to say that Chipper Jones wouldn't have tweaked his right oblique muscle had he remained in Braves camp instead of playing for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic? Technically, that's impossible to know. It isn't as though Jones has never tweaked]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2241.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Chipper Jones aggravated his sore right oblique muscle, causing him to leave Team USA and the World Baseball Classic before the second game of round two on March 15. Jones wanted the kind of aggressive treatment he's used to getting from the Braves' ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-2242.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Everyone on the 40-man roster is under contract now that these 10 players have signed one-year deals: RHP Manny Acosta, RHP Jeff Bennett, RHP Blaine Boyer, RHP Buddy Carlyle, RHP Jorge Campillo, RHP Charlie Morton, RHP Peter Moylan, SS Yunel Escobar, INF ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Competitions won't end on April 6]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/competitions-won-t-end-on-april-6.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Obsessed with who'll be the Yanks' starting CF on April 6? Don't be. Ken Rosenthal says battles like this won't end on Opening Day.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bonderman feels fine in return]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/bonderman-feels-fine-in-return.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Jeremy Bonderman had not been on the mound in a game since June 1.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets 12, Braves 1]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/mets-12-braves-1.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Since returning from elbow tightness, Johan Santana has been saying he's on track to make his opening-day start for the New York Mets.He backed that up on Sunday.In his second Grapefruit League start this spring, Santana tossed five strong innings and the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-2237.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Everyone on the 40-man roster is under contract now that these 10 players have signed one-year deals: RHP Manny Acosta, RHP Jeff Bennett, RHP Blaine Boyer, RHP Buddy Carlyle, RHP Jorge Campillo, RHP Charlie Morton, RHP Peter Moylan, SS Yunel Escobar, INF ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2238.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Who's to say that Chipper Jones wouldn't have tweaked his right oblique muscle had he remained in Braves camp instead of playing for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic? Technically, that's impossible to know. It isn't as though Jones has never tweaked]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2239.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Chipper Jones aggravated his sore right oblique muscle, causing him to leave Team USA and the World Baseball Classic before the second game of round two on March 15. Jones wanted the kind of aggressive treatment he's used to getting from the Braves' ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves 12, Mets 1]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-12-mets-1.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tom Glavine knows the end of his career is in sight and he wants to leave on his own terms.The Atlanta Braves lefty pitched three pain-free innings against his former team in his first start this spring, allowing two hits Saturday in a 12-1 win over the N]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-2233.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Everyone on the 40-man roster is under contract now that these 10 players have signed one-year deals: RHP Manny Acosta, RHP Jeff Bennett, RHP Blaine Boyer, RHP Buddy Carlyle, RHP Jorge Campillo, RHP Charlie Morton, RHP Peter Moylan, SS Yunel Escobar, INF ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2234.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Who's to say that Chipper Jones wouldn't have tweaked his right oblique muscle had he remained in Braves camp instead of playing for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic? Technically, that's impossible to know. It isn't as though Jones has never tweaked]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2235.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Chipper Jones aggravated his sore right oblique muscle, causing him to leave Team USA and the World Baseball Classic before the second game of round two on March 15. Jones wanted the kind of aggressive treatment he's used to getting from the Braves' ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-2227.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Everyone on the 40-man roster is under contract now that these 10 players have signed one-year deals: RHP Manny Acosta, RHP Jeff Bennett, RHP Blaine Boyer, RHP Buddy Carlyle, RHP Jorge Campillo, RHP Charlie Morton, RHP Peter Moylan, SS Yunel Escobar, INF ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2228.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Who's to say that Chipper Jones wouldn't have tweaked his right oblique muscle had he remained in Braves camp instead of playing for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic? Technically, that's impossible to know. It isn't as though Jones has never tweaked]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2229.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Chipper Jones aggravated his sore right oblique muscle, causing him to leave Team USA and the World Baseball Classic before the second game of round two on March 15. Jones wanted the kind of aggressive treatment he's used to getting from the Braves' ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins 8, Braves 6(10)]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/marlins-8-braves-6-10-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Derek Lowe plans on being ready to start on opening day. The rest is up to Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox.Lowe worked five innings in Atlanta's 8-6 loss to the Florida Marlins on Friday. The right-hander allowed four runs and seven hits, struck out two ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves 7, Mets 4 2009-03-19]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-7-mets-4-2231.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Livan Hernandez strengthened his grip on the No. 5 spot in the New York Mets' rotation with five strong innings Wednesday in a 7-4 loss to the Atlanta Braves.Hernandez scattered five hits and allowed just one run, striking out three. The right-hander lowe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-2220.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Everyone on the 40-man roster is under contract now that these 10 players have signed one-year deals: RHP Manny Acosta, RHP Jeff Bennett, RHP Blaine Boyer, RHP Buddy Carlyle, RHP Jorge Campillo, RHP Charlie Morton, RHP Peter Moylan, SS Yunel Escobar, INF ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2221.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's fun to experience the excitement generated by the show-no-fear performances by some of the youngsters in camp. But general manager Frank Wren has stated on numerous occasions that he'll resist the impulse to break camp with the kids on the roster. Wr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2222.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Kenshin Kawakami had his scheduled March 19 start scrapped due to a tired shoulder. 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The right-hander lowe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-03-19]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-2214.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Everyone on the 40-man roster is under contract now that these 10 players have signed one-year deals: RHP Manny Acosta, RHP Jeff Bennett, RHP Blaine Boyer, RHP Buddy Carlyle, RHP Jorge Campillo, RHP Charlie Morton, RHP Peter Moylan, SS Yunel Escobar, INF ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-03-19]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2215.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's fun to experience the excitement generated by the show-no-fear performances by some of the youngsters in camp. But general manager Frank Wren has stated on numerous occasions that he'll resist the impulse to break camp with the kids on the roster. Wr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-03-19]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2216.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Chipper Jones says the oblique strain he suffered in his second at-bat in the second game of the World Baseball Classic is the usual mild strain he feels as a switch hitter every spring. This time it's the right oblique; it's typically the left side ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves 7, Mets 4 2009-03-19]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-7-mets-4-2217.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Livan Hernandez strengthened his grip on the No. 5 spot in the New York Mets' rotation with five strong innings Wednesday in a 7-4 loss to the Atlanta Braves.Hernandez scattered five hits and allowed just one run, striking out three. The right-hander lowe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team USA could turn to Cubs' Lee with Youkilis out]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/team-usa-could-turn-to-cubs-lee-with-youkilis-out.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Team USA might find a capable replacement for injured Red Sox first baseman Kevin Youkilis, after all.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies have growing concerns all over]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/phillies-have-growing-concerns-all-over.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Their ace is hurting. Their stud 2B is on the mend. The Mets and Braves got better. Gerry Fraley says things aren't well in Philly.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves 5, Mets 1]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-5-mets-1.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jair Jurrjens was Atlanta's most consistent pitcher last season, and the right-hander appears to be headed for similar success this year.Jurrjens threw six scoreless innings to help the Braves beat the New York Mets 5-1 on Tuesday. He allowed four hits, s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-03-17]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-2209.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Everyone on the 40-man roster is under contract now that these 10 players have signed one-year deals: RHP Manny Acosta, RHP Jeff Bennett, RHP Blaine Boyer, RHP Buddy Carlyle, RHP Jorge Campillo, RHP Charlie Morton, RHP Peter Moylan, SS Yunel Escobar, INF ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-03-17]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2210.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's fun to experience the excitement generated by the show-no-fear performances by some of the youngsters in camp. But general manager Frank Wren has stated on numerous occasions that he'll resist the impulse to break camp with the kids on the roster. Wr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-03-17]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2211.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Chipper Jones says the oblique strain he suffered in his second at-bat in the second game of the World Baseball Classic is the usual mild strain he feels as a switch hitter every spring. This time it's the right oblique; it's typically the left side ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[WBC injuries making GMs plenty nervous  2009-03-16]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/wbc-injuries-making-gms-plenty-nervous--2212.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pedroia. Chipper. Braun. All hurt. The WBC is compelling, but the rash of injuries is giving critics ammunition, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team USA takes step backward in one-sided loss 2009-03-15]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/team-usa-takes-step-backward-in-one-sided-loss-2213.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[How bad was the USA's lopsided loss to Puerto Rico on Saturday? Gerry Fraley calls it one of the darkest days in team history.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-03-17]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-2201.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Everyone on the 40-man roster is under contract now that these 10 players have signed one-year deals: RHP Manny Acosta, RHP Jeff Bennett, RHP Blaine Boyer, RHP Buddy Carlyle, RHP Jorge Campillo, RHP Charlie Morton, RHP Peter Moylan, SS Yunel Escobar, INF ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-03-17]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2202.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's fun to experience the excitement generated by the show-no-fear performances by some of the youngsters in camp. 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This time it's the right oblique; it's typically the left side ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glavine goes 2 innings in intrasquad game]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/glavine-goes-2-innings-in-intrasquad-game.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tom Glavine threw under game conditions for the first time since elbow and shoulder surgery, working two innings in an intrasquad contest Monday.Glavine, who turns 43 next week, allowed two hits and one run while working against a lineup comprised mostly ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves trim 8 players from spring training roster]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-trim-8-players-from-spring-training-roster.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Braves have optioned right-handers Steve Marek, James Parr, Todd Redmond and Luis Valdez to Triple-A Gwinnett.Left-handers Francisley Bueno and Mariano Gomez and catchers Phillip Britton and Matt Kennelly were reassigned to the Braves' minor l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[WBC injuries making GMs plenty nervous  2009-03-16]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/wbc-injuries-making-gms-plenty-nervous--2206.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pedroia. Chipper. Braun. All hurt. The WBC is compelling, but the rash of injuries is giving critics ammunition, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team USA takes step backward in one-sided loss 2009-03-15]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/team-usa-takes-step-backward-in-one-sided-loss-2207.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[How bad was the USA's lopsided loss to Puerto Rico on Saturday? Gerry Fraley calls it one of the darkest days in team history.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[WBC injuries making GMs plenty nervous ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/wbc-injuries-making-gms-plenty-nervous-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pedroia. Chipper. Braun. All hurt. The WBC is compelling, but the rash of injuries is giving critics ammunition, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves 3, Astros 2]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-3-astros-2.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jose Capellan was a long shot to make the Houston Astros when spring training started. Now, he could be a part of their starting rotation when the season starts.Capellan extended his spring scoreless streak to 12 2-3 innings in Houston's 3-2 loss to the A]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team USA takes step backward in one-sided loss 2009-03-15]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/team-usa-takes-step-backward-in-one-sided-loss-2197.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[How bad was the USA's lopsided loss to Puerto Rico on Saturday? Gerry Fraley calls it one of the darkest days in team history.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-2198.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Everyone on the 40-man roster is under contract now that these 10 players have signed one-year deals: RHP Manny Acosta, RHP Jeff Bennett, RHP Blaine Boyer, RHP Buddy Carlyle, RHP Jorge Campillo, RHP Charlie Morton, RHP Peter Moylan, SS Yunel Escobar, INF ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2199.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's fun to experience the excitement generated by the show-no-fear performances by some of the youngsters in camp. But general manager Frank Wren has stated on numerous occasions that he'll resist the impulse to break camp with the kids on the roster. Wr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2200.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Chipper Jones says the oblique strain he suffered in his second at-bat in the second game of the World Baseball Classic is the usual mild strain he feels as a switch hitter every spring. This time it's the right oblique; it's typically the left side ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team USA takes step backward in one-sided loss]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/team-usa-takes-step-backward-in-one-sided-loss.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 04:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[How bad was the USA's lopsided loss to Puerto Rico on Saturday? Gerry Fraley calls it one of the darkest days in team history.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardinals 2, Braves 1]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/cardinals-2-braves-1.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 04:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Braves' big-ticket Japanese import scuffled for the first time, while the Cardinals' Adam Wainwright enjoyed his best outing by far.Kenshin Kawakami, signed to a three-year, $23 million deal in January, was disappointed after giving up seven h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-2192.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 04:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Everyone on the 40-man roster is under contract now that these 10 players have signed one-year deals: RHP Manny Acosta, RHP Jeff Bennett, RHP Blaine Boyer, RHP Buddy Carlyle, RHP Jorge Campillo, RHP Charlie Morton, RHP Peter Moylan, SS Yunel Escobar, INF ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2193.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 04:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's fun to experience the excitement generated by the show-no-fear performances by some of the youngsters in camp. But general manager Frank Wren has stated on numerous occasions that he'll resist the impulse to break camp with the kids on the roster. Wr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2194.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 04:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Chipper Jones says the oblique strain he suffered in his second at-bat in the second game of the World Baseball Classic is the usual mild strain he feels as a switch hitter every spring. This time it's the right oblique; it's typically the left side ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves 9, Marlins 2]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-9-marlins-2.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hanley Ramirez returned from the World Baseball Classic and doubled, stole a base and scored a run in the Florida Marlins' 9-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Friday."It's nice to have him back," manager Fredi Gonzalez said. "He swung the bat well and made ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fox Sports announces 2009 MLB on FOX schedule]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/fox-sports-announces-2009-mlb-on-fox-schedule.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Game of the Week Begins Saturday, April 11 at New Time: 4 p.m. ET]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A FIRST FOR CABRERA ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/a-first-for-cabrera-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Marquis Grissom taught him how to bunt. Devon White and Grissom showed him how to slide. Randy St. Claire spent extra time with him during pitchers' batting practice. So did Class AAA Syracuse manager Tim Foli.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pressure starts now for CC, A.J. and Tex]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/pressure-starts-now-for-cc-a-j-and-tex.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Thanks to A-Rod, the Yanks' big additions haven't faced much scrutiny this spring. Bob Klapisch says that's all about to change.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-2187.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Everyone on the 40-man roster is under contract now that these 10 players have signed one-year deals: RHP Manny Acosta, RHP Jeff Bennett, RHP Blaine Boyer, RHP Buddy Carlyle, RHP Jorge Campillo, RHP Charlie Morton, RHP Peter Moylan, SS Yunel Escobar, INF ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2188.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Left-hander Tom Glavine is back in camp, but he won't pitch in a spring training game before mid-March. That is due in part to some slight shoulder soreness -- a repair adjunct to last season's flexor tendon surgery -- but also a self-imposed conservative]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2189.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Chipper Jones, who left the March 8 game with Team USA due to an ailing right side, had no trouble in a workout March 11. He felt fine after fielding and after hitting left-handed and right-handed. He said he'll be ready to go March 14 when Team USA ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves 6, Nationals 2]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-6-nationals-2.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Daniel Cabrera was happy with the way he pitched Thursday for the Washington Nationals in a 6-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves.It was his hitting that made him giddy.Cabrera, who struck out 14 times with the Baltimore Orioles over the past five seasons, singl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-2179.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Everyone on the 40-man roster is under contract now that these 10 players have signed one-year deals: RHP Manny Acosta, RHP Jeff Bennett, RHP Blaine Boyer, RHP Buddy Carlyle, RHP Jorge Campillo, RHP Charlie Morton, RHP Peter Moylan, SS Yunel Escobar, INF ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2180.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Left-hander Tom Glavine is back in camp, but he won't pitch in a spring training game before mid-March. That is due in part to some slight shoulder soreness -- a repair adjunct to last season's flexor tendon surgery -- but also a self-imposed conservative]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2181.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Chipper Jones, who left the March 8 game with Team USA due to an ailing right side, had no trouble in a workout March 11. He felt fine after fielding and after hitting left-handed and right-handed. He said he'll be ready to go March 14 when Team USA ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Decisions that must be made this spring]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/decisions-that-must-be-made-this-spring.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Make David Price a starter? Sign Pudge or Pedro? Spring training is about decisions and Tracy Ringolsby has found some critical ones.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2172.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Chipper Jones, who left the March 8 game with Team USA due to an ailing right side, had no trouble in a workout March 11. He felt fine after fielding and after hitting left-handed and right-handed. He said he'll be ready to go March 14 when Team USA ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-2173.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Everyone on the 40-man roster is under contract now that these 10 players have signed one-year deals: RHP Manny Acosta, RHP Jeff Bennett, RHP Blaine Boyer, RHP Buddy Carlyle, RHP Jorge Campillo, RHP Charlie Morton, RHP Peter Moylan, SS Yunel Escobar, INF ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2174.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Left-hander Tom Glavine is back in camp, but he won't pitch in a spring training game before mid-March. 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Cox had not seen Kawakami pitch in person before spring training. --LHP Tom Glavine has reported]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-03-11]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-2168.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Everyone on the 40-man roster is under contract now that these 10 players have signed one-year deals: RHP Manny Acosta, RHP Jeff Bennett, RHP Blaine Boyer, RHP Buddy Carlyle, RHP Jorge Campillo, RHP Charlie Morton, RHP Peter Moylan, SS Yunel Escobar, INF ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-03-11]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2169.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Left-hander Tom Glavine is back in camp, but he won't pitch in a spring training game before mid-March. 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That is due in part to some slight shoulder soreness -- a repair adjunct to last season's flexor tendon surgery -- but also a self-imposed conservative]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-03-10]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2162.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Kenshin Kawakami is impressing manager Bobby Cox with his curveball, walking three but allowing no hits in three innings against the Yankees on March 4. 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Cox had not seen Kawakami pitch in person before spring training. --LHP Tom Glavine has reported]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves OF Anderson out with pulled calf muscle 2009-03-08]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-of-anderson-out-with-pulled-calf-muscle-2159.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves outfielder Garret Anderson was kept out of Friday night's Grapefruit League game against the Houston Astros after pulling his right calf muscle minutes before the first pitch.Anderson, who was signed as a free agent after spending his entir]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves 3, Yankees 1]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-3-yankees-1.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chien-Ming Wang passed another test, and it had nothing to do with his pitching arm.Wang allowed one run and three hits over three innings in the New York Yankees' 3-1 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Saturday.The right-hander missed the final 3 1/2 months o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-03-07]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2150.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Left-hander Tom Glavine is back in camp, but he won't pitch in a spring training game before mid-March. That is due in part to some slight shoulder soreness -- a repair adjunct to last season's flexor tendon surgery -- but also a self-imposed conservative]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-03-07]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2151.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Kenshin Kawakami is impressing manager Bobby Cox with his curveball, walking three but allowing no hits in three innings against the Yankees on March 4. Cox had not seen Kawakami pitch in person before spring training. --LHP Tom Glavine has reported]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-03-07]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-2152.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Everyone on the 40-man roster is under contract now that these 10 players have signed one-year deals: RHP Manny Acosta, RHP Jeff Bennett, RHP Blaine Boyer, RHP Buddy Carlyle, RHP Jorge Campillo, RHP Charlie Morton, RHP Peter Moylan, SS Yunel Escobar, INF ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves 13, Astros 0]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-13-astros-0.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jo-Jo Reyes made a big step toward claiming a spot in the Atlanta Braves starting rotation on Friday night.The problem for Reyes is that there might not be an opening.Reyes pitched four shutout innings, allowing no hits and two walks in a 13-0 win over th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves OF Anderson out with pulled calf muscle]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-of-anderson-out-with-pulled-calf-muscle.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves outfielder Garret Anderson was kept out of Friday night's Grapefruit League game against the Houston Astros after pulling his right calf muscle minutes before the first pitch.Anderson, who was signed as a free agent after spending his entir]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets have Madoff to thank for no Manny]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/mets-have-madoff-to-thank-for-no-manny.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hey Mets fans, want to know why you missed out on Manny Ramirez? Bob Klapisch blames one of history's biggest con men.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[This could be the beginning of A-Rod's breakdown]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/this-could-be-the-beginning-of-a-rod-s-breakdown.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Forget about mental pressure, the Yanks have another type of A-Rod breakdown to sweat. It's time to worry, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Francoeur looking for old swagger after dismal '08]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/francoeur-looking-for-old-swagger-after-dismal-08.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jeff Francoeur is showing signs that he has found his power stroke.The Atlanta Braves outfielder hit a two-run homer and just missed a second in an 8-4 win over Venezuela on Thursday.Entering the game with only one hit in 11 at-bats this spring, Francouer]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-03-05]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2145.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Anthony Lerew was outrighted to Class AAA Gwinnett after clearing waivers. 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Good thing that LHP Tom Glavine will return and OF Garret Anderson is aboard; otherwise, Jones would have been alone as ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-03-05]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2147.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves managed to avoid arbitration with any of their young players -- notably right fielder Jeff Francoeur -- and were able to structure a contract with left-hander Tom Glavine that limits the team's guaranteed expense to $1 million for what is expec]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five things more important than Manny in L.A.]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/five-things-more-important-than-manny-in-l-a-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that they got their Manny, Tracy Ringolsby looks at the real issues facing the Dodgers as they try to defend their division title.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nobody looks good in this Manny saga 2009-03-05]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/nobody-looks-good-in-this-manny-saga-2149.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A deal with the Dodgers appears imminent for Manny. So why is Ken Rosenthal saying not everyone involved should feel happy?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-03-05]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-2138.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[3B Chipper Jones looks around the clubhouse from his new locker -- the one vacated by RHP John Smoltz -- and sees few players his age. Good thing that LHP Tom Glavine will return and OF Garret Anderson is aboard; otherwise, Jones would have been alone as ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-03-05]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2139.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves managed to avoid arbitration with any of their young players -- notably right fielder Jeff Francoeur -- and were able to structure a contract with left-hander Tom Glavine that limits the team's guaranteed expense to $1 million for what is expec]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-03-05]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2140.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Garret Anderson signed with the Braves, giving general manager Frank Wren the power-hitting outfielder on his wish list. Anderson may platoon in left with Matt Diaz, but he hits lefties and righties well, so he could play on a regular basis. --RHP Ja]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves 3, Yankees 2]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-3-yankees-2.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Johnny Damon isn't ready to give away his leadoff spot just yet.Not long after laughing off Alex Rodriguez's latest comments, Damon zipped around the bases on an RBI triple to deep right-center in the New York Yankees' 3-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves on We]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nobody looks good in this Manny saga 2009-03-04]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/nobody-looks-good-in-this-manny-saga-2142.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A deal with the Dodgers appears imminent for Manny. So why is Ken Rosenthal saying not everyone involved should feel happy?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nobody looks good in this Manny saga]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/nobody-looks-good-in-this-manny-saga.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A deal with the Dodgers appears imminent for Manny. So why is Ken Rosenthal saying not everyone involved should feel happy?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-03-03]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-2132.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[3B Chipper Jones looks around the clubhouse from his new locker -- the one vacated by RHP John Smoltz -- and sees few players his age. Good thing that LHP Tom Glavine will return and OF Garret Anderson is aboard; otherwise, Jones would have been alone as ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-03-03]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2133.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves managed to avoid arbitration with any of their young players -- notably right fielder Jeff Francoeur -- and were able to structure a contract with left-hander Tom Glavine that limits the team's guaranteed expense to $1 million for what is expec]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-03-03]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2134.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Garret Anderson signed with the Braves, giving general manager Frank Wren the power-hitting outfielder on his wish list. Anderson may platoon in left with Matt Diaz, but he hits lefties and righties well, so he could play on a regular basis. --RHP Ja]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hanson might be hard to send down after camp]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/hanson-might-be-hard-to-send-down-after-camp.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Braves were hoping to give top pitching prospect Tommy Hanson at least one more year in their minor league system.He may not need it.Hanson was impressive in his second spring outing, allowing an unearned run and two hits in three innings of t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Juggling roles not new to Kasten ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/juggling-roles-not-new-to-kasten-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The daily demands of maintaining a major league roster, especially one in as precarious a state as theWashingtonNationals', are not conducive to searching for a general manager a month before the season starts. Fortunately for the Nationals, the man perfo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team USA out to prove '06 flop was a fluke]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/team-usa-out-to-prove-06-flop-was-a-fluke.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Embarrassing. Sorry. Weak. They all describe Team USA's WBC flop in '06. Gerry Fraley says a new group is bent on a different result.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nats could go a number of directions for new GM]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/nats-could-go-a-number-of-directions-for-new-gm.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The GM search is on for Nats President Stan Kasten. Ken Rosenthal has a list of options, including some intriguing names.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-03-03]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2127.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves managed to avoid arbitration with any of their young players -- notably right fielder Jeff Francoeur -- and were able to structure a contract with left-hander Tom Glavine that limits the team's guaranteed expense to $1 million for what is expec]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-03-03]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2128.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Garret Anderson signed with the Braves, giving general manager Frank Wren the power-hitting outfielder on his wish list. Anderson may platoon in left with Matt Diaz, but he hits lefties and righties well, so he could play on a regular basis. --RHP Ja]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-03-03]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-2129.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[3B Chipper Jones looks around the clubhouse from his new locker -- the one vacated by RHP John Smoltz -- and sees few players his age. Good thing that LHP Tom Glavine will return and OF Garret Anderson is aboard; otherwise, Jones would have been alone as ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies 7, Braves 3 2009-03-02]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/phillies-7-braves-3-2130.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brett Myers reported to spring training about 35 pounds lighter than he weighed when the Philadelphia Phillies won the World Series last year.His secret? Hard work and a few changes to his routine.I'll make smarter choices drinking beer," he said. "Instea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[No rust on Halladay in spring debut]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/no-rust-on-halladay-in-spring-debut.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[blue jaysEven as the Blue Jays and Braves trudged through the middle innings of yesterday's spring training game, B.J. Ryan was already trying to put the 6-3 loss behind him.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies 7, Braves 3 2009-03-02]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/phillies-7-braves-3-2122.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brett Myers reported to spring training about 35 pounds lighter than he weighed when the Philadelphia Phillies won the World Series last year.His secret? Hard work and a few changes to his routine.I'll make smarter choices drinking beer," he said. "Instea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-03-01]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2123.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Garret Anderson signed with the Braves, giving general manager Frank Wren the power-hitting outfielder on his wish list. 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Good thing that LHP Tom Glavine will return and OF Garret Anderson is aboard; otherwise, Jones would have been alone as ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-03-01]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2125.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves managed to avoid arbitration with any of their young players -- notably right fielder Jeff Francoeur -- and were able to structure a contract with left-hander Tom Glavine that limits the team's guaranteed expense to $1 million for what is expec]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-03-01]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2117.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Garret Anderson signed with the Braves, giving general manager Frank Wren the power-hitting outfielder on his wish list. Anderson may platoon in left with Matt Diaz, but he hits lefties and righties well, so he could play on a regular basis. --RHP Ja]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-03-01]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-2118.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[3B Chipper Jones looks around the clubhouse from his new locker -- the one vacated by RHP John Smoltz -- and sees few players his age. Good thing that LHP Tom Glavine will return and OF Garret Anderson is aboard; otherwise, Jones would have been alone as ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-03-01]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2119.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves managed to avoid arbitration with any of their young players -- notably right fielder Jeff Francoeur -- and were able to structure a contract with left-hander Tom Glavine that limits the team's guaranteed expense to $1 million for what is expec]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves 6, Blue Jays 3]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-6-blue-jays-3.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Roy Halladay cruised through his first spring training start. Blue Jays closer B.J. Ryan had a much tougher time.Halladay tossed two shutout innings but Ryan failed to get through the third in Toronto's 6-3 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Saturday.Ryan reco]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves 5, Pirates 2]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-5-pirates-2.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tom Gorzelanny took the first step in putting his disappointing 2008 season behind him.The Pittsburgh Pirates' left-hander worked out of a jam and tossed two scoreless innings in a 5-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Friday."It felt good. I felt strong out ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mr. Hitter: Chipper Jones looks as good as ever]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/mr-hitter-chipper-jones-looks-as-good-as-ever.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For Chipper Jones, it all started in the backyard with his dad.They would grab the bats and balls, set up behind their Florida home and take turns imitating the best lineups of the era. Young Chipper was a Dodgers fan, so he had to transform himself into ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2114.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Garret Anderson signed a one-year, $2.5 million deal with the Braves, and he likely will platoon with Matt Diaz in left field. The signing came days after the Braves lost out on free agent OF Ken Griffey Jr., who landed with the Mariners. Anderson, 3]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-2115.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[3B Chipper Jones looks around the clubhouse from his new locker -- the one vacated by RHP John Smoltz -- and sees few players his age. Good thing that LHP Tom Glavine will return and OF Garret Anderson is aboard; otherwise, Jones would have been alone as ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2116.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Expect the future of third baseman Chipper Jones to be an ongoing saga this season, particularly if the All-Star break arrives and no reworked contract or contract extension is offered. Jones was shocked when pitcher John Smoltz left for the Red Sox. At f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2107.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Garret Anderson signed a one-year, $2.5 million deal with the Braves, and he likely will platoon with Matt Diaz in left field. The signing came days after the Braves lost out on free agent OF Ken Griffey Jr., who landed with the Mariners. Anderson, 3]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-2108.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[3B Chipper Jones looks around the clubhouse from his new locker -- the one vacated by RHP John Smoltz -- and sees few players his age. Good thing that LHP Tom Glavine will return and OF Garret Anderson is aboard; otherwise, Jones would have been alone as ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2109.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Expect the future of third baseman Chipper Jones to be an ongoing saga this season, particularly if the All-Star break arrives and no reworked contract or contract extension is offered. Jones was shocked when pitcher John Smoltz left for the Red Sox. At f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves 8, Astros 7]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-8-astros-7.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Team USA should feel pretty good about putting Roy Oswalt on the mound in the World Baseball Classic.He looks ready right now.Oswalt was sharp Thursday in his first outing of the spring for the Houston Astros, picking up right where he left off last seaso]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nelson Thrives Despite Long Road To Majors ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/nelson-thrives-despite-long-road-to-majors-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By MARTIN FENNELLY]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-02-26]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2101.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Garret Anderson signed a one-year, $2.5 million deal with the Braves, and he likely will platoon with Matt Diaz in left field. The signing came days after the Braves lost out on free agent OF Ken Griffey Jr., who landed with the Mariners. Anderson, 3]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-02-26]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-2102.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[3B Chipper Jones looks around the clubhouse from his new locker -- the one vacated by RHP John Smoltz -- and sees few players his age. Good thing that LHP Tom Glavine will return and OF Garret Anderson is aboard; otherwise, Jones would have been alone as ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-02-26]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2103.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Expect the future of third baseman Chipper Jones to be an ongoing saga this season, particularly if the All-Star break arrives and no reworked contract or contract extension is offered. Jones was shocked when pitcher John Smoltz left for the Red Sox. At f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 5, Braves 4]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/tigers-5-braves-4.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Justin Verlander staked an early claim to regaining his role as the Detroit Tigers' ace, throwing two shutout innings Wednesday in a 5-4 win over the Atlanta Braves in each team's spring training opener.Verlander struggled to an 11-17 record and 4.84 ERA ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GRAPEFRUIT LEAGUE PREVIEW ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/grapefruit-league-preview-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ....]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves complete $2.5M deal with OF Anderson 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-complete-2-5m-deal-with-of-anderson-2106.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Braves completed a $2.5 million, one-year contract with Garret Anderson on Tuesday after he passed a physical.The 36-year-old Anderson had spent his entire 15-year career with the Los Angeles Angels, where he made three All-Star appearances an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Hudson returns and Hanson debuts...]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/when-hudson-returns-and-hanson-debuts-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 04:56:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What's going to happen if Tim Hudson comes back from his Tommy John surgery and Tommy Hanson comes up? The Braves Show's Bill Shanks wonders how it could impact the 2009 season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves complete $2.5 million deal with OF Anderson]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-complete-2-5-million-deal-with-of-anderson.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 04:56:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Garret Anderson will feel a little strange playing for a team other than the Angels.After spending his entire 15-year career with the California-turned-Anaheim-turned-Los Angeles Angels, Anderson completed a $2.5 million, one-year contract with the Atlant]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves complete $2.5M deal with OF Anderson]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-complete-2-5m-deal-with-of-anderson.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 04:56:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Braves completed a $2.5 million, one-year contract with Garret Anderson on Tuesday after he passed a physical.The 36-year-old Anderson had spent his entire 15-year career with the Los Angeles Angels, where he made three All-Star appearances an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2098.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 04:56:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Garret Anderson agreed to a one-year, $2.5 million deal with the Braves, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The report comes days after the Braves lost out on free agent OF Ken Griffey Jr., who signed with the Mariners. If Anderson joins ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-2099.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 04:56:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[3B Chipper Jones looks around the clubhouse from his new locker -- the one vacated by RHP John Smoltz -- and sees no position players his age and precious few pitchers in that category. Good thing that LHP Tom Glavine will return; otherwise, Jones would h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2100.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 04:56:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Expect the future of third baseman Chipper Jones to be an ongoing saga this season, particularly if the All-Star break arrives and no reworked contract or contract extension is offered. Jones was shocked when pitcher John Smoltz left for the Red Sox. At f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2090.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 04:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Garret Anderson agreed to a one-year, $2.5 million deal with the Braves, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. 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Good thing that LHP Tom Glavine will return; otherwise, Jones would h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2092.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 04:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Expect the future of third baseman Chipper Jones to be an ongoing saga this season, particularly if the All-Star break arrives and no reworked contract or contract extension is offered. Jones was shocked when pitcher John Smoltz left for the Red Sox. At f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The next Smoltz? Braves eager to show off Hanson]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/the-next-smoltz-braves-eager-to-show-off-hanson.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 04:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When Tommy Hanson arrived for his first big league camp, he was assigned to a corner of the Atlanta Braves' clubhouse with a bunch of other guys wearing football-like numbers.The barely-out-of-high-schoolers. The journeymen. The guys who'll spend their se]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glavine finalizes one-year deal with Braves 2009-02-20]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/glavine-finalizes-one-year-deal-with-braves-2094.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 04:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Three-hundred-game winner Tom Glavine will pitch another season for the Atlanta Braves, completing a $1 million, one-year contract Friday that includes another $3.5 million in possible bonuses based on roster time.Baseball's active career wins leader was ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Source: Anderson agrees to deal with Braves]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/source-anderson-agrees-to-deal-with-braves.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Braves shored up their outfield Sunday after being spurned by Ken Griffey Jr., reaching a preliminary agreement with Garret Anderson on a one-year deal.Anderson is expected to undergo a physical on Monday or Tuesday, according to a person fami]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2086.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Tom Glavine agreed to a one-year, $1 million contract that could be worth another $3.5 million in incentives. Glavine will be the No. 5 starter in the rotation and, as a result, won't be needed until mid-April. Glavine made only 13 starts last year ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-2087.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[3B Chipper Jones looks around the clubhouse from his new locker -- the one vacated by RHP John Smoltz -- and sees no position players his age and precious few pitchers in that category. Good thing that LHP Tom Glavine will return; otherwise, Jones would h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2088.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Expect the future of third baseman Chipper Jones to be an ongoing saga this season, particularly if the All-Star break arrives and no reworked contract or contract extension is offered. Jones was shocked when pitcher John Smoltz left for the Red Sox. At f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glavine finalizes one-year deal with Braves 2009-02-20]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/glavine-finalizes-one-year-deal-with-braves-2089.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Three-hundred-game winner Tom Glavine will pitch another season for the Atlanta Braves, completing a $1 million, one-year contract Friday that includes another $3.5 million in possible bonuses based on roster time.Baseball's active career wins leader was ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2081.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Tom Glavine agreed to a one-year, $1 million contract that could be worth another $3.5 million in incentives. Glavine will be the No. 5 starter in the rotation and, as a result, won't be needed until mid-April. Glavine made only 13 starts last year ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-2082.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[3B Chipper Jones looks around the clubhouse from his new locker -- the one vacated by RHP John Smoltz -- and sees no position players his age and precious few pitchers in that category. Good thing that LHP Tom Glavine will return; otherwise, Jones would h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2083.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Expect the future of third baseman Chipper Jones to be an ongoing saga this season, particularly if the All-Star break arrives and no reworked contract or contract extension is offered. Jones was shocked when pitcher John Smoltz left for the Red Sox. At f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glavine finalizes one-year deal with Braves 2009-02-20]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/glavine-finalizes-one-year-deal-with-braves-2084.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Three-hundred-game winner Tom Glavine will pitch another season for the Atlanta Braves, completing a $1 million, one-year contract Friday that includes another $3.5 million in possible bonuses based on roster time.Baseball's active career wins leader was ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2074.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Tom Glavine agreed to a one-year, $1 million contract that could be worth another $3.5 million in incentives. Glavine will be the No. 5 starter in the rotation and, as a result, won't be needed until mid-April. Glavine made only 13 starts last year ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-2075.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[3B Chipper Jones looks around the clubhouse from his new locker -- the one vacated by RHP John Smoltz -- and sees no position players his age and precious few pitchers in that category. Good thing that LHP Tom Glavine will return; otherwise, Jones would h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2076.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Expect the future of third baseman Chipper Jones to be an ongoing saga this season, particularly if the All-Star break arrives and no reworked contract or contract extension is offered. Jones was shocked when pitcher John Smoltz left for the Red Sox. At f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tom Glavine returns to Braves in new role]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/tom-glavine-returns-to-braves-in-new-role.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tom Glavine has more wins than any other active pitcher. He'll get a chance to add to that total for at least one more season.Glavine completed a $1 million, one-year contract Friday with the Atlanta Braves that could be worth another $3.5 million in bonu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: Dodgers, Hudson reach one-year deal]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/sources-dodgers-hudson-reach-one-year-deal.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Dodgers have reached agreement on a one-year, $3.38 million contract with free-agent second baseman Orlando Hudson, according to major-league sources.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[What streak? Braves look to start new tradition]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/what-streak-braves-look-to-start-new-tradition.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jeff Francoeur was there for the tail end of The Streak.He was promoted from the minors midway through the 2005 season, got swept up in Atlanta's winning ways and helped the Braves capture their 14th straight division championship. Francoeur led the celeb]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glavine finalizes one-year deal with Braves]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/glavine-finalizes-one-year-deal-with-braves.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Three-hundred-game winner Tom Glavine will pitch another season for the Atlanta Braves, completing a $1 million, one-year contract Friday that includes another $3.5 million in possible bonuses based on roster time.Baseball's active career wins leader was ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[AP Source: Tom Glavine is staying with Braves]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/ap-source-tom-glavine-is-staying-with-braves.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tom Glavine has returned to the Atlanta Braves for one more season, reaching a preliminary agreement on a $1 million, one-year contract.The deal is likely to be announced Friday, a person familiar with the negotiations said, speaking on condition of anony]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[After Griffey: Spurned Braves try to move on]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/after-griffey-spurned-braves-try-to-move-on.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Braves emerged from the dugout as though it was just another spring training day. The pitchers headed to the mound. The hitters wandered in and out of the cage, taking their swings. Bobby Cox wobbled around the field trying to get a look at so]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves, Francoeur agree on $3,375,000 contract]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-francoeur-agree-on-3-375-000-contract.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfielder Jeff Francoeur agreed to a one-year contract with the Atlanta Braves worth $3,375,000, avoiding a salary arbitration hearing.The two sides came to an agreement shortly before midnight Wednesday at the midway point between their two offers, just]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: Glavine could make $4.5M in Braves deal]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/sources-glavine-could-make-4-5m-in-braves-deal.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After days of negotiations, Atlanta has finally come to terms with Tom Glavine.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves, Francoeur agree on $3.375M contract]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-francoeur-agree-on-3-375m-contract.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfielder Jeff Francoeur agreed to a $3.375 million, one-year contract with the Atlanta Braves, avoiding a salary arbitration hearing.The two sides came to an agreement shortly before midnight Wednesday at the midway point between their two offers, just ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves 2B Johnson agrees to new contract 2009-02-19]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-2b-johnson-agrees-to-new-contract-2072.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Braves agreed Wednesday on a $2,825,000, one-year contract with second baseman Kelly Johnson, avoiding a salary arbitration hearing.Johnson, who made $430,000 last season, was asking for a salary of $3.3 million in arbitration. The Braves coun]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Griffey gone: Another one bites the dust 2009-02-19]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/griffey-gone-another-one-bites-the-dust-2073.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jake Peavy. A.J. Burnett. Rafael Furcal. John Smoltz.Now, Ken Griffey Jr.The Atlanta Braves wanted them all. They'll all be playing elsewhere in 2009.Griffey was the latest disappointment, deciding Wednesday night that he wanted to return to the Seattle M]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: L.A. leads Hudson pursuit, others still in mix]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/sources-l-a-leads-hudson-pursuit-others-still-in-mix.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Dodgers appear the front-runner for free-agent second baseman Orlando Hudson, but the Royals and possibly other clubs remain in the mix, according to major-league sources.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Griffey gone: Another one bites the dust]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/griffey-gone-another-one-bites-the-dust.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jake Peavy. A.J. Burnett. Rafael Furcal. John Smoltz.Now, Ken Griffey Jr.The Atlanta Braves wanted them all. They'll all be playing elsewhere in 2009.Griffey was the latest disappointment, deciding Wednesday night that he wanted to return to the Seattle M]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Improved Braves look awfully dangerous]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/improved-braves-look-awfully-dangerous.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ken Griffey Jr. was the latest player the Braves missed out on, but so what? Ken Rosenthal says everything is looking up in Atlanta.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-02-19]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2061.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Tom Glavine doesn't think he'll need to be pitching in a spring game until March, which is a good thing, because general manager Frank Wren will need all that time to configure roster space for the veteran. Glavine, a free agent, is looking for more]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-02-19]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-2062.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[3B Chipper Jones looks around the clubhouse from his new locker -- the one vacated by RHP John Smoltz -- and sees no position players his age and precious few pitchers in that category. And if LHP Tom Glavine does not return, Jones is alone in the icon de]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-02-19]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2063.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves' early throwing program at Turner Field from Jan. 30 to Feb. 6 wasn't the same this year. No veterans, lots of kids. Not as business-like. No sense, really, of the nearness of the season, despite the tagged and plastic-wrapped boxes on pallets ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Griffey headed back to Seattle on 1-year deal]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/griffey-headed-back-to-seattle-on-1-year-deal.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In a stunning turn of events, free-agent outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. has spurned the Braves to return to the Mariners, the team announced Wednesday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves 2B Johnson agrees to new contract]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-2b-johnson-agrees-to-new-contract.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Braves agreed Wednesday on a $2.825 million, one-year contract with second baseman Kelly Johnson, avoiding a salary arbitration hearing.Johnson, who made $430,000 last season, was asking for a salary of $3.3 million in arbitration. The Braves ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2009 GRAPEFRUIT LEAGUE SCHEDULES ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/2009-grapefruit-league-schedules-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TAMPA BAY Rays]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves try to close deal with Griffey]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-try-to-close-deal-with-griffey.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Braves tried to close a deal with Ken Griffey Jr. on Tuesday, hoping the aging slugger who ranks fifth on baseball's career homer list can bolster an outfield that produced the fewest long balls in the majors last season.The 39-year-old Griffe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[One-time cover boy now tries to get back on track]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/one-time-cover-boy-now-tries-to-get-back-on-track.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jeff Francoeur graced the cover of Sports Illustrated not long after he got to the majors. The headline dubbed him "The Natural."He was the hometown kid who made good. Little girls squealed when he came to bat. Little boys wanted to be just like Jeff.Now,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-02-17]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2054.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Tom Glavine doesn't think he'll need to be pitching in a spring game until March, which is a good thing, because general manager Frank Wren will need all that time to configure roster space for the veteran. Glavine, a free agent, is looking for more]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-02-17]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-2055.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[3B Chipper Jones looks around the clubhouse from his new locker -- the one vacated by RHP John Smoltz -- and sees no position players his age and precious few pitchers in that category. And if LHP Tom Glavine does not return, Jones is alone in the icon de]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-02-17]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2056.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves' early throwing program at Turner Field from Jan. 30 to Feb. 6 wasn't the same this year. No veterans, lots of kids. Not as business-like. No sense, really, of the nearness of the season, despite the tagged and plastic-wrapped boxes on pallets ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves try to close deal with Glavine 2009-02-16]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-try-to-close-deal-with-glavine-2057.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Day 2 of spring training. Still no Tom Glavine.But it appears more and more likely baseball's only active 300-game winner will soon be in camp for the Atlanta Braves.The two sides had a good meeting last week, and Glavine's agent, Gregg Clifton, was plann]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-02-17]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2044.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Tom Glavine doesn't think he'll need to be pitching in a spring game until March, which is a good thing, because general manager Frank Wren will need all that time to configure roster space for the veteran. Glavine, a free agent, is looking for more]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-02-17]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-2045.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[3B Chipper Jones looks around the clubhouse from his new locker -- the one vacated by RHP John Smoltz -- and sees no position players his age and precious few pitchers in that category. And if LHP Tom Glavine does not return, Jones is alone in the icon de]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-02-17]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2046.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves' early throwing program at Turner Field from Jan. 30 to Feb. 6 wasn't the same this year. No veterans, lots of kids. Not as business-like. No sense, really, of the nearness of the season, despite the tagged and plastic-wrapped boxes on pallets ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Source: Braves near deal to bring back Glavine]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/source-braves-near-deal-to-bring-back-glavine.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Finally, the Braves are close to re-signing free-agent left-hander Tom Glavine.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves try to close deal with Glavine]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-try-to-close-deal-with-glavine.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Day 2 of spring training. Still no Tom Glavine.But it appears more and more likely baseball's only active 300-game winner will soon be in camp for the Atlanta Braves.The two sides had a good meeting last week, and Glavine's agent, Gregg Clifton, was plann]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves try to close deal with Glavine 2009-02-16]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-try-to-close-deal-with-glavine-2049.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Day 2 of spring training. Still no Tom Glavine.But it appears more and more likely baseball's only active 300-game winner will soon be in camp for the Atlanta Braves.The two sides had a good meeting last week, and Glavine's agent, Gregg Clifton, was plann]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves looking forward to healthy Gonzo - finally]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-looking-forward-to-healthy-gonzo-finally.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mike Gonzalez feels 22 again. He's lost a few pounds. His left arm is strong and limber. And there's not a lick of pain to mess things up.It's time to show the Atlanta Braves what they thought they were getting two years ago: one of baseball's most domina]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: Braves join Mariners in Griffey pursuit 2009-02-15]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/sources-braves-join-mariners-in-griffey-pursuit-2051.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mariners or Braves? Braves or Mariners? Ken Griffey Jr. could make a decision on his future as soon as Monday and according to one source, it "could go either way."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: Braves join Mariners in Griffey pursuit 2009-02-15]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/sources-braves-join-mariners-in-griffey-pursuit-2040.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mariners or Braves? Braves or Mariners? Ken Griffey Jr. could make a decision on his future as soon as Monday and according to one source, it "could go either way."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-02-14]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2041.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves' early throwing program at Turner Field from Jan. 30 to Feb. 6 wasn't the same this year. No veterans, lots of kids. Not as business-like. No sense, really, of the nearness of the season, despite the tagged and plastic-wrapped boxes on pallets ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-02-14]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2042.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Tom Glavine doesn't think he'll need to be pitching in a spring game until March, which is a good thing, because general manager Frank Wren will need all that time to configure roster space for the veteran. Glavine, a free agent, is looking for more]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-02-14]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-2043.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[3B Chipper Jones looks around the clubhouse from his new locker -- the one vacated by RHP John Smoltz -- and sees no position players his age and precious few pitchers in that category. And if LHP Tom Glavine does not return, Jones is alone in the icon de]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Braves have an interest in Ken Griffey Jr.]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/report-braves-have-an-interest-in-ken-griffey-jr-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 04:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Still seeking a proven bat for the outfield, the Atlanta Braves say they're interested in acquiring Ken Griffey Jr.Braves general manager Frank Wren told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Saturday the team is interested in "several available outfielders]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: Braves join Mariners in Griffey pursuit]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/sources-braves-join-mariners-in-griffey-pursuit.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 04:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The return of Ken Griffey Jr. to the Mariners is not assured.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[American League preview capsules ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/american-league-preview-capsules-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 04:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[AL East]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-02-14]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2036.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 04:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves' early throwing program at Turner Field from Jan. 30 to Feb. 6 wasn't the same this year. No veterans, lots of kids. Not as business-like. No sense, really, of the nearness of the season, despite the tagged and plastic-wrapped boxes on pallets ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-02-14]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2037.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 04:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Tom Glavine doesn't think he'll need to be pitching in a spring game until March, which is a good thing, because general manager Frank Wren will need all that time to configure roster space for the veteran. Glavine, a free agent, is looking for more]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-02-14]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-2038.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 04:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[3B Chipper Jones looks around the clubhouse from his new locker -- the one vacated by RHP John Smoltz -- and sees no position players his age and precious few pitchers in that category. And if LHP Tom Glavine does not return, Jones is alone in the icon de]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halos weren't the only inactive AL contender]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/halos-weren-t-the-only-inactive-al-contender.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 04:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Why weren't the Angels more aggressive this winter? Don't single them out in the AL's inactive offseason, Tracy Ringolsby says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2029.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For a while this offseason, things looked really, really bad for the Braves as general manager Frank Wren tried in vain to swing trades and woo free agents. And that was before right-handed pitcher John Smoltz bolted for Boston. It wasn't only the fans wh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2030.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Chipper Jones has taken over the locker formerly used by RHP John Smoltz. 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And if LHP Tom Glavine does not return, Jones is alone in the icon de]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glavine mulls offer to return to Braves 2009-02-08]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/glavine-mulls-offer-to-return-to-braves-2032.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Braves have made an offer to Tom Glavine, but the 300-game winner hasn't decided whether to accept a significant pay cut.With the start of spring training just a week away, general manager Frank Wren confirmed Sunday the Braves recently offere]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2024.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For a while this offseason, things looked really, really bad for the Braves as general manager Frank Wren tried in vain to swing trades and woo free agents. And that was before right-handed pitcher John Smoltz bolted for Boston. It wasn't only the fans wh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2025.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Chipper Jones has taken over the locker formerly used by RHP John Smoltz. It has better access to the training rooms and a better view of the clubhouse TVs, but the move is also symbolic; the locker is at the head of the clubhouse. The opposite prime]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-2026.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[3B Chipper Jones looks around the clubhouse from his new locker -- the one vacated by RHP John Smoltz -- and sees no position players his age and precious few pitchers in that category. And if LHP Tom Glavine does not return, Jones is alone in the icon de]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves still talking to Glavine, eyeing outfielders]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-still-talking-to-glavine-eyeing-outfielders.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[From all accounts, Tom Glavine's meeting with the Braves on Wednesday went well.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glavine mulls offer to return to Braves 2009-02-08]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/glavine-mulls-offer-to-return-to-braves-2028.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Braves have made an offer to Tom Glavine, but the 300-game winner hasn't decided whether to accept a significant pay cut.With the start of spring training just a week away, general manager Frank Wren confirmed Sunday the Braves recently offere]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2019.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 04:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For a while this offseason, things looked really, really bad for the Braves as general manager Frank Wren tried in vain to swing trades and woo free agents. And that was before right-handed pitcher John Smoltz bolted for Boston. It wasn't only the fans wh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2020.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 04:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Chipper Jones has taken over the locker formerly used by RHP John Smoltz. It has better access to the training rooms and a better view of the clubhouse TVs, but the move is also symbolic; the locker is at the head of the clubhouse. The opposite prime]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-2021.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 04:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[3B Chipper Jones looks around the clubhouse from his new locker -- the one vacated by RHP John Smoltz -- and sees no position players his age and precious few pitchers in that category. And if LHP Tom Glavine does not return, Jones is alone in the icon de]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glavine, Braves still in talks over deal]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/glavine-braves-still-in-talks-over-deal.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 04:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[From Tom Glavine's perspective, his meeting with the Braves on Wednesday was both "amicable and positive," according to Glavine's agent Gregg Clifton. However, it is still not certain whether the Braves will retain the veteran left-hander.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glavine mulls offer to return to Braves 2009-02-08]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/glavine-mulls-offer-to-return-to-braves-2023.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 04:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Braves have made an offer to Tom Glavine, but the 300-game winner hasn't decided whether to accept a significant pay cut.With the start of spring training just a week away, general manager Frank Wren confirmed Sunday the Braves recently offere]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: Braves, Glavine set to meet]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/sources-braves-glavine-set-to-meet.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tom Glavine will meet with Braves GM Frank Wren on Wednesday in a summit that likely will determine whether the free-agent left-hander stays in Atlanta.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-02-09]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2015.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Chipper Jones has taken over the locker formerly used by RHP John Smoltz. 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And if LHP Tom Glavine does not return, Jones is alone in the icon de]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-02-09]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2017.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For a while this offseason, things looked really, really bad for the Braves as general manager Frank Wren tried in vain to swing trades and woo free agents. And that was before right-handed pitcher John Smoltz bolted for Boston. 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And if LHP Tom Glavine does not return, Jones is alone in the icon de]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-02-09]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2012.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For a while this offseason, things looked really, really bad for the Braves as general manager Frank Wren tried in vain to swing trades and woo free agents. And that was before right-handed pitcher John Smoltz bolted for Boston. 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And that was before right-handed pitcher John Smoltz bolted for Boston. It wasn't only the fans wh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-2008.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Chipper Jones has taken over the locker formerly used by RHP John Smoltz. It has better access to the training rooms and a better view of the clubhouse TVs, but the move is also symbolic; the locker is at the head of the clubhouse. The opposite prime]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-2009.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[3B Chipper Jones looks around the clubhouse from his new locker -- the one vacated by RHP John Smoltz -- and sees no position players his age and precious few pitchers in that category. And if LHP Tom Glavine does not return, Jones is alone in the icon de]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-2003.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 04:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For a while this offseason, things looked really, really bad for the Braves as general manager Frank Wren tried in vain to swing trades and woo free agents. And that was before right-handed pitcher John Smoltz bolted for Boston. 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And if LHP Tom Glavine does not return, Jones is alone in the icon de]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[McDowell escaping large mound shadow ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/mcdowell-escaping-large-mound-shadow-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They refuse to call it Camp Roger. You know, as in the spinoff to the famous Camp Leo. Instead, Braves officials refer to the weeklong session that ended Friday at Turner Field as this: "TheAtlantaBraves' early pitching program."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SPORTSWAVES  Powell expresses gratitude ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/sportswaves-powell-expresses-gratitude-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[WhenMilwaukeeBrewers broadcaster Jim Powell was wondering if he should try for an opening in the Atlanta Braves radio booth, the first person he turned to for advice was his partner of 13 seasons, Bob Uecker.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Hapless Texas Rangers Turn to their Farm System ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/the-hapless-texas-rangers-turn-to-their-farm-system-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's a cold Thursday night in mid-January, and two police SUVs pull up in front of an Academy Sports and Outdoors store in North Richland Hills, an otherwise peaceful community between Dallas and Fort Worth. 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But the financial situation in Atlanta could force Tom Glavine out, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Atlanta Braves ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 5 at Philadelphia, 8:05 p.m.April 7 at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m.April 8 at Philadelphia, 3:05 p.m.April 10 Washington, 7:35 p.m.April 11 Washington, 7:10 p.m.April 12 Washington, 1:35 p.m.April 14 Florida, 7:10]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies shortstop Rollins preparing to play for USA in World Baseball Classic ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/phillies-shortstop-rollins-preparing-to-play-for-usa-in-world-baseball-classic-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CLEARWATER, Fla. - Anybody hoping for "Jimmy Rollins vs. the Mets Part III" left the conference call to promote the World Baseball Classic disappointed.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-1995.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite the disappointing season, manager Bobby Cox is looking toward 2009 with rose-colored glasses. 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And now that the Braves' early throwing has commenced officially -- at 9 a.m. on Jan. 30 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-1997.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Casey Kotchman agreed to a one-year, $2,885,000 contract with the Braves, avoiding arbitration. --LHP Tom Glavine got a good report at his Jan. 26 appointment with Dr. James Andrews, who operated on Glavine's left elbow last year. Glavine anticipates]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NL Hot Stove: Cubs still have work to do]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/nl-hot-stove-cubs-still-have-work-to-do.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[GM Jim Hendry has the Cubs looking strong in a deflated National League. 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Glavine anticipates]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-02-03]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-1981.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Casey Kotchman agreed to a one-year, $2,885,000 contract with the Braves, avoiding arbitration. --LHP Tom Glavine got a good report at his Jan. 26 appointment with Dr. James Andrews, who operated on Glavine's left elbow last year. Glavine anticipates]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-02-03]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-1982.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite the disappointing season, manager Bobby Cox is looking toward 2009 with rose-colored glasses. He believes every problem this year was caused by injuries to his pitching staff. The revamped starting staff will pitch more innings, so the bullpen can]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-02-03]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-1983.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Left-hander Tom Glavine checked in with Dr. James Andrews on Jan. 26 and got the green light to continue the modest pitching he's been doing for the last few weeks.  And now that the Braves' early throwing has commenced officially -- at 9 a.m. on Jan. 30 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies looking at lefthander Ohman ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/phillies-looking-at-lefthander-ohman-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You can add Will Ohman to the list of names that the Phillies have explored in recent weeks as they attempt to fortify both their bullpen and their bench. 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And now that the Braves' early throwing has commenced officially -- at 9 a.m. on Jan. 30 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-1980.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Tom Glavine got a good report at his Jan. 26 appointment with Dr. James Andrews, who operated on Glavine's left elbow last year. Glavine anticipates being able to pitch in spring training games. --RHP Tommy Hanson is one of 16 non-roster invitees to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[You can believe Justice ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/you-can-believe-justice-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No athlete I've ever met has a more honest tongue than David Justice. 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And now that the Braves' early throwing has commenced officially -- at 9 a.m. on Jan. 30 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-1972.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Tom Glavine got a good report at his Jan. 26 appointment with Dr. James Andrews, who operated on Glavine's left elbow last year. Glavine anticipates being able to pitch in spring training games. --RHP Tommy Hanson is one of 16 non-roster invitees to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-1973.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite the disappointing season, manager Bobby Cox is looking toward 2009 with rose-colored glasses. 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And now that the Braves' early throwing has commenced officially -- at 9 a.m. on Jan. 30 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-1967.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 04:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Tom Glavine got a good report at his Jan. 26 appointment with Dr. James Andrews, who operated on Glavine's left elbow last year. Glavine anticipates being able to pitch in spring training games. --RHP Tommy Hanson is one of 16 non-roster invitees to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-1968.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 04:55:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite the disappointing season, manager Bobby Cox is looking toward 2009 with rose-colored glasses. 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The revamped starting staff will pitch more innings, so the bullpen can]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-01-29]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-1959.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Braves chairman and CEO Terry McGuirk and team president John Schuerholz took seats in the front row of the press conference introducing Derek Lowe. Both of them were simply taking in the proceedings until Lowe mentioned having avidly watched the Braves o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-01-29]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-1960.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Matt Diaz signed a one-year contract. 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The revamped starting staff will pitch more innings, so the bullpen can]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abreu too good to last this long on free-agent market]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/abreu-too-good-to-last-this-long-on-free-agent-market.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Bobby Abreu is way too good to be dangling on the free-agent market. Ken Rosenthal explores why that is, and where he might go.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-01-29]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-1954.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Braves chairman and CEO Terry McGuirk and team president John Schuerholz took seats in the front row of the press conference introducing Derek Lowe. 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He believes every problem this year was caused by injuries to his pitching staff. The revamped starting staff will pitch more innings, so the bullpen can]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers have even clearer path to sign Wolf]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/dodgers-have-even-clearer-path-to-sign-wolf.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The pitching dominos might be starting to fall. So is Randy Wolf next? Our Ken Rosenthal went straight to the source for answers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dibble is taking over as Nats' color analyst ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/dibble-is-taking-over-as-nats-color-analyst-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Mid-Atlantic Sports Network announced Tuesday that former Cincinnati Reds pitcher Rob Dibble will replace Don Sutton as the color analyst forWashingtonNationals games.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Social Butterfly]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/the-social-butterfly.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 04:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sunday, January 25, 2009, 02:58 PM]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sutton back in radio booth]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/sutton-back-in-radio-booth.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 04:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Getting Don Sutton back to the Braves' radio broadcast booth was complicated, given his contractual obligations to the Washington Nationals. But it made perfect sense from the start.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-01-27]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-1950.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 04:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite the disappointing season, manager Bobby Cox is looking toward 2009 with rose-colored glasses. He believes every problem this year was caused by injuries to his pitching staff. The revamped starting staff will pitch more innings, so the bullpen can]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-01-27]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-1951.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 04:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Braves chairman and CEO Terry McGuirk and team president John Schuerholz took seats in the front row of the press conference introducing Derek Lowe. Both of them were simply taking in the proceedings until Lowe mentioned having avidly watched the Braves o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-01-27]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-1952.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 04:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Matt Diaz signed a one-year contract. 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The revamped starting staff will pitch more innings, so the bullpen can]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-01-24]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-1939.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Braves chairman and CEO Terry McGuirk and team president John Schuerholz took seats in the front row of the press conference introducing Derek Lowe. 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The revamped starting staff will pitch more innings, so the bullpen can]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-01-22]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-1931.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Every press conference the Braves have ever called has been held in the auxiliary clubhouse. The exception was the one for right-hander Kenshin Kawakami, which drew the Japanese consul and nearly two dozen Japanese reporters as well as local reporters, ra]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-01-22]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-1932.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Mike Gonzalez settled his potential arbitration case by agreeing to a one-year, $3.45 million deal. Gonzalez was up-and-down last season in his return from Tommy John surgery (14 saves, 4.28 ERA). --OF Matt Diaz avoided arbitration by agreeing to a ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: Wolf may be headed back to Dodgers]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/sources-wolf-may-be-headed-back-to-dodgers.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Dodgers, seeking to replenish their rotation, have the inside track on signing free-agent left-hander Randy Wolf, according to major-league sources.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SPORTSDAY  Wolf says Favre capable ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/sportsday-wolf-says-favre-capable-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[From the time he traded for Brett Favre, former Green Bay Packers general manager Ron Wolf has always praised the game of the quarterback, who will turn 40 on Oct. 10.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sutton may join Powell in booth]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/sutton-may-join-powell-in-booth.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves have hired Jim Powell for their radio-broadcast team and are working to bring back Don Sutton to be his new partner, according to several people familiar with the negotiations.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-01-21]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-1926.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Every press conference the Braves have ever called has been held in the auxiliary clubhouse. The exception was the one for right-hander Kenshin Kawakami, which drew the Japanese consul and nearly two dozen Japanese reporters as well as local reporters, ra]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-01-21]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-1927.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Mike Gonzalez settled his potential arbitration case by agreeing to a one-year, $3.45 million deal. Gonzalez was up-and-down last season in his return from Tommy John surgery (14 saves, 4.28 ERA). --OF Matt Diaz avoided arbitration by agreeing to a ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-01-21]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-1928.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite the disappointing season, manager Bobby Cox is looking toward 2009 with rose-colored glasses. He believes every problem this year was caused by injuries to his pitching staff. The revamped starting staff will pitch more innings, so the bullpen can]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-01-21]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-1916.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Every press conference the Braves have ever called has been held in the auxiliary clubhouse. The exception was the one for right-hander Kenshin Kawakami, which drew the Japanese consul and nearly two dozen Japanese reporters as well as local reporters, ra]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-01-21]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-1917.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Mike Gonzalez settled his potential arbitration case by agreeing to a one-year, $3.45 million deal. Gonzalez was up-and-down last season in his return from Tommy John surgery (14 saves, 4.28 ERA). --OF Matt Diaz avoided arbitration by agreeing to a ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-01-21]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-1918.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite the disappointing season, manager Bobby Cox is looking toward 2009 with rose-colored glasses. He believes every problem this year was caused by injuries to his pitching staff. The revamped starting staff will pitch more innings, so the bullpen can]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[In Atlanta, Lowe and Behold ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/in-atlanta-lowe-and-behold-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[BEN AFFLECK was getting into his car last week when a reporter from one of those star-stalking websites asked him what he thought of his beloved Red Sox's signing righthander John Smoltz, who spent the last 20 seasons with the Braves. "I like it," the act]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[TED TURNER ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/ted-turner-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Philanthropist, world-class sailor and former media mogul Ted Turner recently put all his wisdom and the observations of those who know him in his autobiography "Call Me Ted." He won the most prestigious prize in sailing, the America's Cup, in 1977, found]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's not too late to land big, free-agent stars]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/it-s-not-too-late-to-land-big-free-agent-stars.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's late January and there's still plenty of talent on the free-agent market. Here's a look at the best fits for some of the biggest names.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gonzalez, Braves agree to 1-year, $3.45M deal 2009-01-19]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/gonzalez-braves-agree-to-1-year-3-45m-deal-1922.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Braves avoided arbitration with closer Mike Gonzalez, agreeing Monday to a $3.45 million, one-year contract.Gonzalez was successful in 14 of 16 save chances last year after returning June 18 from elbow ligament-replacement surgery. He was 0-3 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[O's have tough choices; Dodgers primed to pounce 2009-01-20]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/o-s-have-tough-choices-dodgers-primed-to-pounce-1923.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The O's shot themselves in the foot (again), the Cubs are holding tight and the Dodgers are ready to pounce. Ken Rosenthal has it all.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baseball  2009-01-20]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/baseball--1924.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-01-20]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-1909.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Mike Gonzalez settled his potential arbitration case by agreeing to a one-year, $3.45 million deal. Gonzalez was up-and-down last season in his return from Tommy John surgery (14 saves, 4.28 ERA). --OF Matt Diaz avoided arbitration by agreeing to a ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-01-20]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-1910.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite the disappointing season, manager Bobby Cox is looking toward 2009 with rose-colored glasses. He believes every problem this year was caused by injuries to his pitching staff. The revamped starting staff will pitch more innings, so the bullpen can]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-01-20]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-1911.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Every press conference the Braves have ever called has been held in the auxiliary clubhouse. The exception was the one for right-hander Kenshin Kawakami, which drew the Japanese consul and nearly two dozen Japanese reporters as well as local reporters, ra]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gonzalez, Braves agree to 1-year, $3.45M deal]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/gonzalez-braves-agree-to-1-year-3-45m-deal.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Braves avoided arbitration with closer Mike Gonzalez, agreeing Monday to a $3.45 million, one-year contract.Gonzalez was successful in 14 of 16 save chances last year after returning June 18 from elbow ligament-replacement surgery. He was 0-3 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[O's have tough choices; Dodgers primed to pounce]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/o-s-have-tough-choices-dodgers-primed-to-pounce.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The O's shot themselves in the foot (again), the Cubs are holding tight and the Dodgers are ready to pounce. Ken Rosenthal has it all.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baseball  2009-01-20]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/baseball--1914.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Varitek, Red Sox owner meet 1-on-1 2009-01-17]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/report-varitek-red-sox-owner-meet-1-on-1-1915.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Veteran catcher Jason Varitek met with Boston Red Sox owner John Henry outside Atlanta on Friday in an apparent attempt to resolve the stalemate on a new contract, a newspaper reported.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mazzone admits his big mistake ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/mazzone-admits-his-big-mistake-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In addition to Cy Maddux, Cy Glavine and Cy Smoltz for the Braves, there was Cy Mazzone, the pitching coach who helped push those other Cys into the city limits of Cooperstown.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[LENNON'S SHORT HOPS]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/lennon-s-short-hops.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[How about the socks? They OK?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-01-18]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-1905.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Every press conference the Braves have ever called has been held in the auxiliary clubhouse. The exception was the one for right-hander Kenshin Kawakami, which drew the Japanese consul and nearly two dozen Japanese reporters as well as local reporters, ra]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-01-18]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-1906.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Matt Diaz avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $1,237,500 deal. Diaz missed four months last season with a left knee injury. He played just 43 games, hitting .244. --RHP Derek Lowe is officially in the fold and ready to help pitching coach ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-01-18]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-1907.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite the disappointing season, manager Bobby Cox is looking toward 2009 with rose-colored glasses. He believes every problem this year was caused by injuries to his pitching staff. The revamped starting staff will pitch more innings, so the bullpen can]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Varitek, Red Sox owner meet 1-on-1 2009-01-17]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/report-varitek-red-sox-owner-meet-1-on-1-1908.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Veteran catcher Jason Varitek met with Boston Red Sox owner John Henry outside Atlanta on Friday in an apparent attempt to resolve the stalemate on a new contract, a newspaper reported.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-01-18]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-1898.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2009 04:55:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Every press conference the Braves have ever called has been held in the auxiliary clubhouse. The exception was the one for right-hander Kenshin Kawakami, which drew the Japanese consul and nearly two dozen Japanese reporters as well as local reporters, ra]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-01-18]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-1899.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2009 04:55:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Matt Diaz avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $1,237,500 deal. Diaz missed four months last season with a left knee injury. He played just 43 games, hitting .244. --RHP Derek Lowe is officially in the fold and ready to help pitching coach ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-01-18]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-1900.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2009 04:55:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite the disappointing season, manager Bobby Cox is looking toward 2009 with rose-colored glasses. He believes every problem this year was caused by injuries to his pitching staff. The revamped starting staff will pitch more innings, so the bullpen can]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Varitek, Red Sox owner meet 1-on-1]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/report-varitek-red-sox-owner-meet-1-on-1.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2009 04:55:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Veteran catcher Jason Varitek met with Boston Red Sox owner John Henry outside Atlanta on Friday in an apparent attempt to resolve the stalemate on a new contract, a newspaper reported.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why aren't teams calling for Hudson? 2009-01-17]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/why-aren-t-teams-calling-for-hudson--1902.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2009 04:55:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[He can run, throw, hit and field. So how is Orlando Hudson still without a team? Ken Rosenthal tries to knock some sense into GMs.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves not ready to sign Andruw ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-not-ready-to-sign-andruw-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andruw Jones is there if they want him, but the Braves haven't decided if they want him enough to make any significant commitment to the former Atlanta center fielder.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lowe has ability to anchor rotation ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/lowe-has-ability-to-anchor-rotation-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The first impression: Derek Lowe seems like a laid-back fella you'd want to watch a ballgame with, not a pitcher you expect to see put a team on his back.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woodward back with M's ? as scout]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/woodward-back-with-m-s-as-scout.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It has been years since onetime Mariners general manager Woody Woodward worked in Major League Baseball.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why aren't teams calling for Hudson?]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/why-aren-t-teams-calling-for-hudson-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[He can run, throw, hit and field. So how is Orlando Hudson still without a team? Ken Rosenthal tries to knock some sense into GMs.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lowe assumes burden of leadership in Atlanta]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/lowe-assumes-burden-of-leadership-in-atlanta.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Derek Lowe is eager to accept the responsibility of returning the Atlanta Braves to the playoffs for contenders."I hope people expect a lot out of me," Lowe said Friday, a day after finalizing a $60 million, four-year contract. "I hope people look at you ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SPORTSWAVES  McNabb's extra burden ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/sportswaves-mcnabb-s-extra-burden-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Of the four quarterbacks remaining in the National Football League playoffs, Donovan McNabb of the Philadelphia Eagles is the one who is under the most pressure to win Sunday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves uncertain on Tom Glavine, Andruw Jones]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-uncertain-on-tom-glavine-andruw-jones.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves will wait for Tom Glavine to meet with doctors next week before deciding whether to offer a one-year contract, and they are mulling whether to sign Andruw Jones.Glavine made just 13 starts before season-ending elbow surgery and has not thrown o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plenty of pitching help available for Texas Rangers on market ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/plenty-of-pitching-help-available-for-texas-rangers-on-market-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jan. 14--These five players are still looking for a place to play in 2009, and the Rangers could potentially use their help:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sox think Colon on other side of injuries ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/sox-think-colon-on-other-side-of-injuries-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When the news broke that the White Sox would sign Bartolo Colon to shore up a rotation that has questions at the end, one e-mailer wondered sarcastically:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tight on money, Braves slow search for a hitter]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/tight-on-money-braves-slow-search-for-a-hitter.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves have rebuilt their pitching staff, but what about a hitter? Ken Rosenthal says the money may not be there to get it done.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-01-16]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-1882.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Kenshin Kawakami joined the Atlanta Braves after agreeing to a three-year contract with the team. Terms were not immediately disclosed. "This is a very significant signing for the Braves," general manager Frank Wren said about the first Japanese-bor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-01-16]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-1883.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite the disappointing season, manager Bobby Cox is looking toward 2009 with rose-colored glasses. He believes every problem this year was caused by injuries to his pitching staff and that most of those pitchers will return healthy next season. The sta]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-01-16]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-1884.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One World Series hero exited, and another entered. That was the week for the Braves rotation. After 21 years and 20 seasons with Atlanta, John Smoltz left as a free agent, accepting an incentive-laden, one-year deal with Boston. Smoltz, 41, said he didn't]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lowe, Braves finalize $60M, four-year contract ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/lowe-braves-finalize-60m-four-year-contract-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves finalized their $60 million, four-year contract with Derek Lowe on Thursday after the right-hander passed a physical.Lowe went 14-11 with a 3.24 ERA for the Los Angeles Dodgers last season. He likely will become the top starter in Atlanta's res]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[OMAR'S PRESSED TO RE-SIGN OLLIE ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/omar-s-pressed-to-re-sign-ollie-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's no time for the Mets to become meek - or cheap.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[TODAY'S TOP SPORTS BRIEFSHOT DATESSomething local goes here xyxy xyxyx xyxyxyx ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/today-s-top-sports-briefshot-datessomething-local-goes-here-xyxy-xyxyx-xyxyxyx-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MISCELLANEOUS]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big offseason still not enough for Braves]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/big-offseason-still-not-enough-for-braves.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Atlanta has been a less-expensive version of the Yanks this offseason. Dayn Perry says they've done a nice job, but it's not enough.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smoltz adds to depth]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/smoltz-adds-to-depth.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With all the poise one would expect from a 20-year veteran and all the genuine enthusiasm of a wide-eyed rookie, John Smoltz entered the brave new world of the Red Sox and the American League yesterday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smoltz: Atlanta always thought I wouldn't leave]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/smoltz-atlanta-always-thought-i-wouldn-t-leave.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[John Smoltz returned to Atlanta on Wednesday to make it clear he'll always cherish the city that has been his home since 1988."Twenty-two years is a long time and I don't think you ever take it for granted and I never will," he said.But the pitcher said B]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BREWERS NOTES  Hoffman deal official ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/brewers-notes-hoffman-deal-official-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[All-time saves leader Trevor Hoffman passed his physical examination Tuesday in California and officially joined the roster of theMilwaukeeBrewers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smoltz will be added starter ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/smoltz-will-be-added-starter-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Twenty-three years have passed since John Smoltz made a walk like this, from behind a curtain and out to a dais, where a crisp white jersey lay next to a new cap. He was 18 then, a draft choice of the Detroit Tigers. He is 41 now, a future Hall of Fame pi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BASEBALL 2009-01-14]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/baseball-1880.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[We'll soon find out if he's ready to face major league hitters, but Braves pitcher Kenshin Kawakami already showed he's ready to face Southerners.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BASEBALL 2009-01-14]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/baseball-1870.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[We'll soon find out if he's ready to face major league hitters, but Braves pitcher Kenshin Kawakami already showed he's ready to face Southerners.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ajcsportstalk]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/ajcsportstalk.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tuesday, January 13, 2009, 10:39 AM]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lackey could be next year's offseason gem]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/lackey-could-be-next-year-s-offseason-gem.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Looking for next year's prized free-agent arm? Ken Rosenthal says it's going to be John Lackey unless the Angels get busy soon.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[On rebound from Smoltz, Braves turn to Lowe]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/on-rebound-from-smoltz-braves-turn-to-lowe.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves bounced right back from the disappointment of losing John Smoltz.Determined to rebuild a once-proud pitching staff that fell into disarray, Atlanta reached a preliminary agreement Tuesday on a $60 million, four-year contract with Derek Lowe and]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves reach 3-year agreement with Kawakami]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-reach-3-year-agreement-with-kawakami.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Japanese All-Star pitcher Kenshin Kawakami and the rebuilding Atlanta Braves agreed Tuesday to a three-year contract.The 2004 Central League MVP has won 112 games in 11 seasons in Japan and was regarded as one of the top free-agent pitchers from Japan thi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: Braves land Lowe on 4-year, $60M deal]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/sources-braves-land-lowe-on-4-year-60m-deal.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves have reached preliminary agreement with free-agent right-hander Derek Lowe on a four-year, $60 million contract, according to major-league sources.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NATS PRESIDENT WARMS UP TO SYRACUSE ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/nats-president-warms-up-to-syracuse-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After listening to the meteorological report -- about how the ice and snow and sleet had draped our gray town, with more en route -- Stan Kasten, who's headed this way, all but whooped into the telephone.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skip and Pete are tough act to follow ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/skip-and-pete-are-tough-act-to-follow-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[So you think replacing John Smoltz will be tough? Well, try finding the Braves successors by spring training for Skip Caray and Pete Van Wieren, both nationally known broadcasting gods and both as associated with the franchise as Aaron, Spahn and tomahawk]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BRAVES: Infante signs for 2 years]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-infante-signs-for-2-years.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While the Braves prepared to introduce Japanese pitcher Kenshin Kawakami as the newest member of their starting rotation, they also signed utilityman Omar Infante to a two-year, $4.3 million contract Monday that includes a third-year club option in 2011.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-01-13]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-1864.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's the money. That's why right-hander John Smoltz, according to multiple media reports, has left the Braves for the Red Sox after 20 seasons, the longest tenure with a single team of any active player. Not that Smoltz simply wants more money, although h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-01-13]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-1865.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF/OF Omar Infante avoided arbitration by agreeing to a two-year, $4,325,000 deal with the Braves. The contract includes a club option for 2011. Infante batted .291 while seeing action at five positions. --RHP John Smoltz, according to multiple media r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-01-13]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-1866.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite the disappointing season, manager Bobby Cox is looking toward 2009 with rose-colored glasses. He believes every problem this year was caused by injuries to his pitching staff and that most of those pitchers will return healthy next season. The sta]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Omar Infante, Braves agree to $4.3M, 2-year deal]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/omar-infante-braves-agree-to-4-3m-2-year-deal.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Omar Infante, who started 77 games at five positions for Atlanta last season, agreed Monday to a $4,325,000, two-year contract with the Braves.The deal with the 27-year-old, who had been eligible for salary arbitration, includes a club option for 2011. In]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Infante, Braves agree to 2-year deal]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/infante-braves-agree-to-2-year-deal.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Omar Infante, who started 77 games at five positions for Atlanta last season, agreed Monday to a two-year contract with the Braves.The deal with the 27-year-old, who had been eligible for salary arbitration, includes a club option for 2011. Infante had be]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[AP source: Kawakami in Atlanta for physical]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/ap-source-kawakami-in-atlanta-for-physical.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 04:55:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Japanese all-star pitcher Kenshin Kawakami was in Atlanta on Monday for a physical needed to finalize an agreement with the Braves, according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations.The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal was no]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kawakami another piece of the puzzle]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/kawakami-another-piece-of-the-puzzle.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What can Kenshin Kawakami do for the Atlanta Braves?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-01-10]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-1858.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite the disappointing season, manager Bobby Cox is looking toward 2009 with rose-colored glasses. He believes every problem this year was caused by injuries to his pitching staff and that most of those pitchers will return healthy next season. The sta]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-01-10]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-1859.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's the money. That's why right-hander John Smoltz, according to multiple media reports, has left the Braves for the Red Sox after 20 seasons, the longest tenure with a single team of any active player. Not that Smoltz simply wants more money, although h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-01-10]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-1860.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP John Smoltz, according to multiple media reports, has agreed to a one-year deal with the Red Sox. Smoltz leaves the Braves after 21 years, stung by his feeling that the Braves doubted his ability to come back from shoulder surgery and pitch effectiv]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cox hopes Braves are close to deal for Kawakami]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/cox-hopes-braves-are-close-to-deal-for-kawakami.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Braves manager Bobby Cox said Saturday night he hopes the club will sign Japanese star Kenshin Kawakami to shore up its depleted rotation.The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and other media outlets reported Saturday the Braves had reached a preliminary agree]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: Braves on verge of deal with Kawakami]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/sources-braves-on-verge-of-deal-with-kawakami.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves, finally scoring a victory in a tumultuous offseason, are on the verge of reaching agreement with Japanese right-hander Kenshin Kawakami on a three-year free-agent contract, according to major-league sources.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not an easy decision]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/not-an-easy-decision.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What would you have done in this difficult decision?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[TAKE FIVE: TODAY'S TOP SPORTS BRIEFStake twoSomething local goes here xyxy xyxyx xyxyxyx ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/take-five-today-s-top-sports-briefstake-twosomething-local-goes-here-xyxy-xyxyx-xyxyxyx-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[GENERAL]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-01-10]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-1854.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite the disappointing season, manager Bobby Cox is looking toward 2009 with rose-colored glasses. He believes every problem this year was caused by injuries to his pitching staff and that most of those pitchers will return healthy next season. The sta]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-01-10]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-1855.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's the money. That's why right-hander John Smoltz, according to multiple media reports, has left the Braves for the Red Sox after 20 seasons, the longest tenure with a single team of any active player. Not that Smoltz simply wants more money, although h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-01-10]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-1856.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP John Smoltz, according to multiple media reports, has agreed to a one-year deal with the Red Sox. Smoltz leaves the Braves after 21 years, stung by his feeling that the Braves doubted his ability to come back from shoulder surgery and pitch effectiv]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-01-10]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-1843.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite the disappointing season, manager Bobby Cox is looking toward 2009 with rose-colored glasses. He believes every problem this year was caused by injuries to his pitching staff and that most of those pitchers will return healthy next season. The sta]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-01-10]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-1844.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's the money. That's why right-hander John Smoltz, according to multiple media reports, has left the Braves for the Red Sox after 20 seasons, the longest tenure with a single team of any active player. Not that Smoltz simply wants more money, although h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-01-10]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-1845.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP John Smoltz, according to multiple media reports, has agreed to a one-year deal with the Red Sox. Smoltz leaves the Braves after 21 years, stung by his feeling that the Braves doubted his ability to come back from shoulder surgery and pitch effectiv]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Even the finest players don't stay with one team ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/even-the-finest-players-don-t-stay-with-one-team-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After three decades writing for major newspapers, I rank John Smoltz among my top 10 favorite athletes. I'm also a Baseball Hall of Fame voter, and he already has my checkmark next to his name. So his leaving the Braves as a free agent after 21 seasons is]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poole: The A's have their rebel leader back ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/poole-the-a-s-have-their-rebel-leader-back-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OAKLAND]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves stunned by John Smoltz's departure]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-stunned-by-john-smoltz-s-departure.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Bobby Cox has been through this before.Tom Glavine left. So did Greg Maddux and Andruw Jones.Still, the longtime Atlanta manager sounded as though he took a shot to the gut when John Smoltz called this week to deliver the stunning news: He was signing wit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SMOLTZ LEAVES BRAVES 2009-01-09]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/smoltz-leaves-braves-1849.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even through the anger and frustration and cold-slap realization associated with this winter that it's suddenly not cool to be a Brave, one could manufacture legitimate excuses.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SMOLTZ LEAVES BRAVES: 'It's surreal']]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/smoltz-leaves-braves-it-s-surreal-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[John Smoltz was the bearded face of the Braves' figurative Mount Rushmore, and now the great pitcher is leaving. There's a hole in the heart of Braves Nation, as well as the team's starting rotation.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SMOLTZ LEAVES BRAVES]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/smoltz-leaves-braves.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Braves officials met Thursday with free-agent pitcher Derek Lowe at Turner Field, with the shock of John Smoltz's exit reverberating in Atlanta and an increased sense of urgency in the air. General manager Frank Wren and manager Bobby Cox met for several ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SMOLTZ LEAVES BRAVES 2009-01-09]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/smoltz-leaves-braves-1836.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even through the anger and frustration and cold-slap realization associated with this winter that it's suddenly not cool to be a Brave, one could manufacture legitimate excuses.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trading Fielder could help Brewers acquire pitching]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/trading-fielder-could-help-brewers-acquire-pitching.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After signing Trevor Hoffman, the Brewers are looking for another arm. Ken Rosenthal thinks trading Prince Fielder is a possibility.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Losing Smoltz another blow to Braves' offseason]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/losing-smoltz-another-blow-to-braves-offseason.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What more can go wrong for the Braves?The most stunning blow yet in a miserable offseason was dished out Thursday when John Smoltz reached a preliminary agreement with the Boston Red Sox after spending his entire big league career in Atlanta.Smoltz agreed]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smoltz reaction on The Bill Shanks Show]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/smoltz-reaction-on-the-bill-shanks-show.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Bill Shanks talks about the John Smoltz situation and then takes phone calls.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unhappy Pettitte may be leaning toward Astros ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/unhappy-pettitte-may-be-leaning-toward-astros-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball NOTEBOOK]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-01-08]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-1841.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite the disappointing season, manager Bobby Cox is looking toward 2009 with rose-colored glasses. He believes every problem this year was caused by injuries to his pitching staff and that most of those pitchers will return healthy next season. The sta]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-01-08]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-1842.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The air inside the Braves clubhouse used to be that of inevitability and invincibility. Injuries occurred but reinforcements kept coming, either from the minor leagues or from trades the Braves were able to make with their deep pockets. Both options stopp]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Braves Show Talk Show - Smoltz leaves!]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/the-braves-show-talk-show-smoltz-leaves-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Here's five hours of Braves talk! Listen as Braves fans learn about the pending departure of John Smoltz and their reaction to the news.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-01-08]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-1828.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite the disappointing season, manager Bobby Cox is looking toward 2009 with rose-colored glasses. He believes every problem this year was caused by injuries to his pitching staff and that most of those pitchers will return healthy next season. The sta]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-01-08]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-1829.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The air inside the Braves clubhouse used to be that of inevitability and invincibility. Injuries occurred but reinforcements kept coming, either from the minor leagues or from trades the Braves were able to make with their deep pockets. Both options stopp]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-01-08]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-1830.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--General manager Frank Wren estimates that the Braves are "within a year of having a pretty consistent flow of talent from our minor leagues again." The lack of depth comes from having traded away prospects in such temporary fixes as the 2007 deal for 1B]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braeden Schlehuber Interview]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braeden-schlehuber-interview.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Here's an interview with Braeden Schlehuber, taken by the Braves in the fourth round last June.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dunn would be smart alternative for Dodgers 2009-01-07]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/dunn-would-be-smart-alternative-for-dodgers-1832.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Dodgers currently have their sights set on Manny, but Ken Rosenthal has a cheaper option that makes nearly as much sense.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baseball  2009-01-08]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/baseball--1833.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dunn would be smart alternative for Dodgers]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/dunn-would-be-smart-alternative-for-dodgers.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Dodgers currently have their sights set on Manny, but Ken Rosenthal has a cheaper option that makes nearly as much sense.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Braves Show Podcast]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/the-braves-show-podcast.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Here's Bill Shanks talking about what we might see happen in the next few weeks.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SPORTSDAY  Braves considering Powell ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/sportsday-braves-considering-powell-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MilwaukeeBrewers radio announcer Jim Powell might be hired by the Atlanta Braves to call games on radio.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-01-06]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-1822.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The air inside the Braves clubhouse used to be that of inevitability and invincibility. Injuries occurred but reinforcements kept coming, either from the minor leagues or from trades the Braves were able to make with their deep pockets. Both options stopp]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-01-06]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-1823.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--General manager Frank Wren estimates that the Braves are "within a year of having a pretty consistent flow of talent from our minor leagues again." The lack of depth comes from having traded away prospects in such temporary fixes as the 2007 deal for 1B]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-01-06]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-1824.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite the disappointing season, manager Bobby Cox is looking toward 2009 with rose-colored glasses. He believes every problem this year was caused by injuries to his pitching staff and that most of those pitchers will return healthy next season. The sta]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roberts not on Sox's list]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/roberts-not-on-sox-s-list.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While the White Sox made their major off-season moves early -- trading Javier Vazquez and Nick Swisher -- they may not be done retooling in hopes of going deeper than four games into the playoffs, as they did last season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manny in L.A. still makes sense 2009-01-06]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/manny-in-l-a-still-makes-sense-1826.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Dodgers aren't making much progress in keeping Manny, but L.A. is still the most logical fit for the slugger, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manny in L.A. still makes sense]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/manny-in-l-a-still-makes-sense.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Dodgers aren't making much progress in keeping Manny, but L.A. is still the most logical fit for the slugger, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GRAPEFRUIT LEAGUE SCHEDULES ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/grapefruit-league-schedules-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TampaBayRays]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-1816.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--General manager Frank Wren estimates that the Braves are "within a year of having a pretty consistent flow of talent from our minor leagues again." The lack of depth comes from having traded away prospects in such temporary fixes as the 2007 deal for 1B]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-1817.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite the disappointing season, manager Bobby Cox is looking toward 2009 with rose-colored glasses. He believes every problem this year was caused by injuries to his pitching staff and that most of those pitchers will return healthy next season. The sta]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-1818.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The air inside the Braves clubhouse used to be that of inevitability and invincibility. Injuries occurred but reinforcements kept coming, either from the minor leagues or from trades the Braves were able to make with their deep pockets. Both options stopp]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big spending shows Yanks are doing it right]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/big-spending-shows-yanks-are-doing-it-right.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Yanks now have four of the highest-paid players in baseball. 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Injuries occurred but reinforcements kept coming, either from the minor leagues or from trades the Braves were able to make with their deep pockets. Both options stopp]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees learned that waiting can be costly 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/yankees-learned-that-waiting-can-be-costly-1813.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Yankees hesitated four years ago and missed out on a long-term fix. Joel Sherman explains why striking now makes sense.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Looking back on 2008's oddest games]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/looking-back-on-2008-s-oddest-games.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What do Manny and Chase Utley have in common? Find out as we look back on baseball's strangest performances of 2008.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-1804.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--General manager Frank Wren estimates that the Braves are "within a year of having a pretty consistent flow of talent from our minor leagues again." The lack of depth comes from having traded away prospects in such temporary fixes as the 2007 deal for 1B]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-1805.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite the disappointing season, manager Bobby Cox is looking toward 2009 with rose-colored glasses. 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Both options stopp]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees learned that waiting can be costly 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/yankees-learned-that-waiting-can-be-costly-1807.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Yankees hesitated four years ago and missed out on a long-term fix. Joel Sherman explains why striking now makes sense.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-1799.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--General manager Frank Wren estimates that the Braves are "within a year of having a pretty consistent flow of talent from our minor leagues again." 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Joel Sherman explains why striking now makes sense.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-1791.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite the disappointing season, manager Bobby Cox is looking toward 2009 with rose-colored glasses. He believes every problem this year was caused by injuries to his pitching staff and that most of those pitchers will return healthy next season. The sta]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-1792.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[This year's Christmas card from the Braves came in a thicker envelope than usual, unfolding to become a 27-inch-by-29.5-inch sheet of shiny red and white wrapping paper: "Joy," "Happiness," "Cheer," "Peace." Doesn't sound much like the Braves' offseason s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-1793.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Peter Moylan, currently rehabbing from Tommy John surgery, is represented by the Wasserman Media Group, whose agent, Phil Kinzer, represented SS Rafael Furcal in the recent contract dust-up. 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The sta]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-1788.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[This year's Christmas card from the Braves came in a thicker envelope than usual, unfolding to become a 27-inch-by-29.5-inch sheet of shiny red and white wrapping paper: "Joy," "Happiness," "Cheer," "Peace." Doesn't sound much like the Braves' offseason s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-1789.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Peter Moylan, currently rehabbing from Tommy John surgery, is represented by the Wasserman Media Group, whose agent, Phil Kinzer, represented SS Rafael Furcal in the recent contract dust-up. 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Joel Sherman explains why striking now makes sense.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2008-12-28]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-1779.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[This year's Christmas card from the Braves came in a thicker envelope than usual, unfolding to become a 27-inch-by-29.5-inch sheet of shiny red and white wrapping paper: "Joy," "Happiness," "Cheer," "Peace." Doesn't sound much like the Braves' offseason s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2008-12-28]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-1780.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Peter Moylan, currently rehabbing from Tommy John surgery, is represented by the Wasserman Media Group, whose agent, Phil Kinzer, represented SS Rafael Furcal in the recent contract dust-up. 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Joel Sherman explains why striking now makes sense.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2008-12-28]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-1774.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[This year's Christmas card from the Braves came in a thicker envelope than usual, unfolding to become a 27-inch-by-29.5-inch sheet of shiny red and white wrapping paper: "Joy," "Happiness," "Cheer," "Peace." Doesn't sound much like the Braves' offseason s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2008-12-28]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-1775.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Peter Moylan, currently rehabbing from Tommy John surgery, is represented by the Wasserman Media Group, whose agent, Phil Kinzer, represented SS Rafael Furcal in the recent contract dust-up. 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The sta]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2009 GREPEFRIUT LEAGUE SCHEDULES ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/2009-grepefriut-league-schedules-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TAMPABAYRays]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees learned that waiting can be costly 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/yankees-learned-that-waiting-can-be-costly-1778.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Yankees hesitated four years ago and missed out on a long-term fix. Joel Sherman explains why striking now makes sense.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2008-12-27]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-1770.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2008 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Peter Moylan, currently rehabbing from Tommy John surgery, is represented by the Wasserman Media Group, whose agent, Phil Kinzer, represented SS Rafael Furcal in the recent contract dust-up. Braves president John Schuerholz has vowed the team will n]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2008-12-27]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-1771.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2008 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite the disappointing season, manager Bobby Cox is looking toward 2009 with rose-colored glasses. 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Joel Sherman explains why striking now makes sense.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-1767.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 04:55:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In a stunning turn of events, free agent shortstop Rafael Furcal spurned the Braves and will return to the Dodgers instead. Atlanta general manager Frank Wren believes he had a verbal deal with Furcal's agent, Paul Kinzer, secured by a faxed term sheet. M]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-1768.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 04:55:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF/INF Greg Norton agreed to remain with the Braves, as the sides settled on a one-year, $800,000 deal. 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The sta]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[READERS WRITE ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/readers-write-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Still items on Greg Maddux's to-do list]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dragons lose new manager ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/dragons-lose-new-manager-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DAYTON - Jamie Dismuke, who was to manage the Dayton Dragons this summer, has instead taken a job as hitting coach for the Class AAA Gwinnett (Ga.) Braves in the Atlanta Braves organization.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees learned that waiting can be costly]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/yankees-learned-that-waiting-can-be-costly.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Yankees hesitated four years ago and missed out on a long-term fix. 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The sta]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kurt Kemp Interview]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/kurt-kemp-interview.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Bill Shanks visited with Braves Farm Director Kurt Kemp at Baseball's Winter Meetings in Las Vegas.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pitching is still the key]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/pitching-is-still-the-key.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[So how can the Braves get back on track? The Braves Show's Bill Shanks has the answer.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farewell ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/farewell-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The sports world said goodbye to two members of the Steel Curtain, a couple of Brooklyn Dodgers pitchers and a pair of legendary basketball coaches, as well as the singular Kiwi beekeeper who conquered Everest, a unique champion of chess and one of the mo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels standing pat on offense ... for now 2008-12-23]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/angels-standing-pat-on-offense-for-now-1756.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You'd think the Halos have to do something now that Mark Teixeira won't be back, right? Wrong. Ken Rosenthal says it's not happening.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2008-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-1757.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite the disappointing season, manager Bobby Cox is looking toward 2009 with rose-colored glasses. He believes every problem this year was caused by injuries to his pitching staff and that most of those pitchers will return healthy next season. The sta]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2008-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-1758.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF/INF Greg Norton agreed to remain with the Braves, as the sides settled on a one-year, $800,000 deal. Norton came up big in his role as a pinch hitter this year, leading the majors with 18 pinch RBIs and 17 pinch walks. --SS Rafael Furcal, who left th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2008-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-1759.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In a stunning turn of events, free agent shortstop Rafael Furcal spurned the Braves and will return to the Dodgers instead. Atlanta general manager Frank Wren believes he had a verbal deal with Furcal's agent, Paul Kinzer, secured by a faxed term sheet. M]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels standing pat on offense ... for now]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/angels-standing-pat-on-offense-for-now.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You'd think the Halos have to do something now that Mark Teixeira won't be back, right? Wrong. Ken Rosenthal says it's not happening.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Source: DeRosa accepts Team USA invite]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/source-derosa-accepts-team-usa-invite.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cubs' Mark DeRosa has accepted an invitation to play for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic, according to a major-league source.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2008-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-1750.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite the disappointing season, manager Bobby Cox is looking toward 2009 with rose-colored glasses. He believes every problem this year was caused by injuries to his pitching staff and that most of those pitchers will return healthy next season. The sta]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2008-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-1751.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF/INF Greg Norton agreed to remain with the Braves, as the sides settled on a one-year, $800,000 deal. Norton came up big in his role as a pinch hitter this year, leading the majors with 18 pinch RBIs and 17 pinch walks. --SS Rafael Furcal, who left th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2008-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-1752.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In a stunning turn of events, free agent shortstop Rafael Furcal spurned the Braves and will return to the Dodgers instead. Atlanta general manager Frank Wren believes he had a verbal deal with Furcal's agent, Paul Kinzer, secured by a faxed term sheet. M]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2008-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-1740.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite the disappointing season, manager Bobby Cox is looking toward 2009 with rose-colored glasses. He believes every problem this year was caused by injuries to his pitching staff and that most of those pitchers will return healthy next season. The sta]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2008-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-1741.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF/INF Greg Norton agreed to remain with the Braves, as the sides settled on a one-year, $800,000 deal. Norton came up big in his role as a pinch hitter this year, leading the majors with 18 pinch RBIs and 17 pinch walks. --SS Rafael Furcal, who left th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2008-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-1742.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In a stunning turn of events, free agent shortstop Rafael Furcal spurned the Braves and will return to the Dodgers instead. Atlanta general manager Frank Wren believes he had a verbal deal with Furcal's agent, Paul Kinzer, secured by a faxed term sheet. M]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels retract Teixeira offer]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/angels-retract-teixeira-offer.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[And starting at first base for your 2009LosAngelesAngels ofAnaheim . . . Kendry Morales?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[K-rod's pumped]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/k-rod-s-pumped.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Francisco Rodriguez was shuttled from stage to stage, podium to cellphone and finally almost dropped in Santa's lap ? actually Mike Pelfrey with a Santa suit befitting his 6-foot-7 frame. But no matter which group of cameras or recorders he spoke in front]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE VENT ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/the-vent-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Matt Ryan is the type of quarterback that Terence Moore once hoped Michael Vick would be.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Sports Summary - Last Take 4 ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/morning-sports-summary-last-take-4-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As Rafael Furcal finalized his three-year deal with the Dodgers, the Atlanta Braves continued to seethe.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The sports world in 60 seconds ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/the-sports-world-in-60-seconds-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2008-12-21]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-1736.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In a stunning turn of events, free agent shortstop Rafael Furcal spurned the Braves and will return to the Dodgers instead. Atlanta general manager Frank Wren believes he had a verbal deal with Furcal's agent, Paul Kinzer, secured by a faxed term sheet. M]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2008-12-21]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-1737.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF/INF Greg Norton agreed to remain with the Braves, as the sides settled on a one-year, $800,000 deal. Norton came up big in his role as a pinch hitter this year, leading the majors with 18 pinch RBIs and 17 pinch walks. --SS Rafael Furcal, who left th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2008-12-21]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-1738.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite the disappointing season, manager Bobby Cox is looking toward 2009 with rose-colored glasses. He believes every problem this year was caused by injuries to his pitching staff and that most of those pitchers will return healthy next season. The sta]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves prez: Furcal's agents' actions 'despicable' 2008-12-19]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-prez-furcal-s-agents-actions-despicable--1739.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Braves president John Schuerholz has vowed to never again do business with Rafael Furcal's agents, whom Schuerholz accused in a newspaper interview of conducting "despicable" dealings with the team.Schuerholz and Braves general manager Frank Wren were quo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BRAVES: A knuckleballing Niekro signs minor-league deal ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-a-knuckleballing-niekro-signs-minor-league-deal-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Niekro the knuckleballer is attempting a comeback with the Braves.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Schuerholz: Furcal's agents' actions 'despicable']]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/schuerholz-furcal-s-agents-actions-despicable-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Braves president John Schuerholz has vowed to never again do business with Rafael Furcal's agents, whom Schuerholz accused in a newspaper interview of conducting "despicable" dealings with the team.Schuerholz and Braves general manager Frank Wren were quo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Norton agrees to $800,000 deal with Braves]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/norton-agrees-to-800-000-deal-with-braves.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Greg Norton and the Braves agreed Friday to an $800,000, one-year contract, a deal that keeps the pinch-hit specialist in Atlanta.The 36-year-old Norton led the major leagues with three homers, 18 RBIs and 17 walks as a pinch-hitter last season. A switch-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Sox staying true to youth movement]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/white-sox-staying-true-to-youth-movement.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[We laughed when Ken Williams said the ChiSox would stay young. Ken Rosenthal says Chicago's youth movement is getting serious.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves prez: Furcal's agents' actions 'despicable']]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-prez-furcal-s-agents-actions-despicable-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Braves president John Schuerholz has vowed to never again do business with Rafael Furcal's agents, whom Schuerholz accused in a newspaper interview of conducting "despicable" dealings with the team.Schuerholz and Braves general manager Frank Wren were quo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2008-12-19]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-1733.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In a stunning turn of events, free agent shortstop Rafael Furcal spurned the Braves and will return to the Dodgers instead. Atlanta general manager Frank Wren believes he had a verbal deal with Furcal's agent, Paul Kinzer, secured by a faxed term sheet. M]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2008-12-19]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-1734.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Rafael Furcal, who left the Braves to sign with the Dodgers as a free agent three years ago, was offered a three-year contract by the Braves but shunned it in the end to return to the Dodgers. The Braves have struggled to find a leadoff hitter since ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2008-12-19]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-1735.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite the disappointing season, manager Bobby Cox is looking toward 2009 with rose-colored glasses. He believes every problem this year was caused by injuries to his pitching staff and that most of those pitchers will return healthy next season. The sta]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2008-12-19]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-1720.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In a stunning turn of events, free agent shortstop Rafael Furcal spurned the Braves and will return to the Dodgers instead. Atlanta general manager Frank Wren believes he had a verbal deal with Furcal's agent, Paul Kinzer, secured by a faxed term sheet. M]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2008-12-19]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-1721.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Rafael Furcal, who left the Braves to sign with the Dodgers as a free agent three years ago, was offered a three-year contract by the Braves but shunned it in the end to return to the Dodgers. The Braves have struggled to find a leadoff hitter since ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2008-12-19]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-1722.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite the disappointing season, manager Bobby Cox is looking toward 2009 with rose-colored glasses. He believes every problem this year was caused by injuries to his pitching staff and that most of those pitchers will return healthy next season. The sta]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jim Callis talks about Atlanta's prospects]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/jim-callis-talks-about-atlanta-s-prospects.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Bill Shanks interviewed Baseball America's Jim Callis on Thursday's edition of 'The Bill Shanks Show' on WIFN Sports Radio 105-5 the Fan in Macon, Georgia.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shanks on WRFC in Athens]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/shanks-on-wrfc-in-athens.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves Show's Bill Shanks talks to David Johnston and Chris Brame on 'The Morning Show' on WRFC in Athens, Georgia.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mark Bowman on what's next for Atlanta]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/mark-bowman-on-what-s-next-for-atlanta.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mark Bowman, writer for atlantabraves.com, joined The Braves Show's Bill Shanks on 'The Bill Shanks Show' on WIFN SportsRadio 105-5 the Fan in Macon, Georgia.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teixeira will get his payday, but is he really worth it?]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/teixeira-will-get-his-payday-but-is-he-really-worth-it-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mark Teixeira is on the verge of a payday that would make even Manny jealous. But Ken Rosenthal is wondering if he's even worth it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves have money to burn ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-have-money-to-burn-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The signing of Los Angeles Dodgers free agent Rafael Furcal was always a long shot for theTorontoBlueJays.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[No deal: Furcal to stay in L.A. ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/no-deal-furcal-to-stay-in-l-a-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves' winter of discontent continued Wednesday when Rafael Furcal reached a contract agreement with the Los Angeles Dodgers, two days after the club said it had an agreement with the shortstop.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Furcal decision latest to hurt Braves this winter]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/furcal-decision-latest-to-hurt-braves-this-winter.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rejected by Rafael Furcal and unwilling to meet San Diego's asking price for Jake Peavy, the Atlanta Braves still believe they can improve their lineup and pitching staff before voluntary winter workouts begin next month."We still think there are players ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Frank Wren on the Furcal issue]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/exclusive-frank-wren-on-the-furcal-issue.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Braves GM Frank Wren was a guest on Wednesday's Bill Shanks Show on Sports Radio 105-5 the Fan in Macon, Georgia. He discussed what happened in the Rafael Furcal matter.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Furcal's return to Atlanta leaves Jays feeling blue ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/furcal-s-return-to-atlanta-leaves-jays-feeling-blue-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Luring free agent shortstop Rafael Furcal to Toronto was always a long shot for the Blue Jays.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers trying to keep Furcal]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/dodgers-trying-to-keep-furcal.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Faced with the prospect of losing Rafael Furcal to the Atlanta Braves, Dodgers General Manager Ned Colletti negotiated with the free-agent shortstop's representatives into the night Tuesday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MORNING BRIEFING]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/morning-briefing.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One day after Page 2 challenged the Parking Lot Attendant to show us something, the team makes this major announcement:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves make bid on Furcal]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-make-bid-on-furcal.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves appear on the verge of bringing back shortstop Rafael Furcal, a move that would likely send Kelly Johnson to the outfield if he's not traded.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Agent: Furcal 'swinging back toward Dodgers']]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/agent-furcal-swinging-back-toward-dodgers-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A day after saying the Braves were "the favorites" to land his client's services, Rafael Furcal's agent told reporters on Wednesday that things are "swinging back toward Dodgers, probably."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Agent: Furcal will pick between Braves and Dodgers]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/agent-furcal-will-pick-between-braves-and-dodgers.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rafael Furcal's agent said the shortstop was likely to decide Wednesday whether to sign with the Atlanta Braves or the Los Angeles Dodgers.Paul Kinzer had said Tuesday that Furcal was close to accepting the Braves' offer."They know we didn't have a signed]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-1705.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The rumored trade of right fielder Jeff Francoeur to the Royals is not true, but the fact that such a thing doesn't sound laugh-out-loud ludicrous to some people is a measure of how disappointing Francoeur's 2008 was. What happened to the guy who had such]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-1706.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Rafael Furcal could be heading back to Atlanta. The free agent, who drew interest from the A's, Royals and Dodgers, was working on a three-year contract with the Braves, according to numerous media reports. --LHP Chuck James, who had shoulder surgery]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-1707.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite the disappointing season, manager Bobby Cox is looking toward 2009 with rose-colored glasses. He believes every problem this year was caused by injuries to his pitching staff and that most of those pitchers will return healthy next season. The sta]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Signing Teixeira would help Yanks derail BoSox]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/signing-teixeira-would-help-yanks-derail-bosox.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[... if the Yankees sign Mark Teixeira, they'd really stick it to the Red Sox. Ken Rosenthal says that's reason enough to get it done.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Furcal close to $30M, 3-year deal with Atlanta]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/furcal-close-to-30m-3-year-deal-with-atlanta.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shortstop Rafael Furcal is close to accepting a $30 million, three-year offer to return to the Atlanta Braves.The 31-year-old began his major league career with Atlanta, playing for the Braves from 2000-05. He spent the last three seasons with the Los Ang]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: No Furcal deal yet, Braves are 'favorites']]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/sources-no-furcal-deal-yet-braves-are-favorites-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves are on the verge of scoring a major offseason upset &#151; the luring of free-agent shortstop Rafael Furcal back to Atlanta.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Source: Furcal to sign with Braves]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/source-furcal-to-sign-with-braves.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves are on the verge of a major offseason upset.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2008-12-15]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-1700.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Chuck James, who had shoulder surgery in September, was non-tendered by the Braves, making him a free agent. He will miss at least the first half of the 2009 season. --RHP Tommy Hanson, the Braves' premier pitching prospect, was selected MVP of the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2008-12-15]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-1701.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite the disappointing season, manager Bobby Cox is looking toward 2009 with rose-colored glasses. He believes every problem this year was caused by injuries to his pitching staff and that most of those pitchers will return healthy next season. The sta]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2008-12-15]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-1702.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The rumored trade of right fielder Jeff Francoeur to the Royals is not true, but the fact that such a thing doesn't sound laugh-out-loud ludicrous to some people is a measure of how disappointing Francoeur's 2008 was. What happened to the guy who had such]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BRIEFS ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/briefs-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jones on RB Barber:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yanks shedding salaries to go after more players 2008-12-14]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/yanks-shedding-salaries-to-go-after-more-players-1704.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By shedding salaries like Carl Pavano's $11 million, the Yankees can add players and still cut costs. Ken Rosenthal explains.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunday's Braves Show Talk Show]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/sunday-s-braves-show-talk-show.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What should happen now that the winter meetings are over? Here are some Braves fans with some suggestions.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2008-12-15]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-1693.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Chuck James, who had shoulder surgery in September, was non-tendered by the Braves, making him a free agent. He will miss at least the first half of the 2009 season. --RHP Tommy Hanson, the Braves' premier pitching prospect, was selected MVP of the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2008-12-15]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-1694.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite the disappointing season, manager Bobby Cox is looking toward 2009 with rose-colored glasses. He believes every problem this year was caused by injuries to his pitching staff and that most of those pitchers will return healthy next season. The sta]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2008-12-15]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-1695.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The rumored trade of right fielder Jeff Francoeur to the Royals is not true, but the fact that such a thing doesn't sound laugh-out-loud ludicrous to some people is a measure of how disappointing Francoeur's 2008 was. What happened to the guy who had such]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't blame Frank Wren]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/don-t-blame-frank-wren.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It might be easy to blame Braves GM Frank Wren for the failure to acquire Jake Peavy and A.J. Burnett, but don't.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yanks shedding salaries to go after more players 2008-12-14]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/yanks-shedding-salaries-to-go-after-more-players-1697.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By shedding salaries like Carl Pavano's $11 million, the Yankees can add players and still cut costs. Ken Rosenthal explains.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves Blog 2008-12-13]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-blog-1698.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Thursday, December 11, 2008, 11:37 AM]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yanks shedding salaries to go after more players]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/yanks-shedding-salaries-to-go-after-more-players.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By shedding salaries like Carl Pavano's $11 million, the Yankees can add players and still cut costs. Ken Rosenthal explains.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves Blog]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-blog.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Wednesday, December 10, 2008, 11:36 AM]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves Blog 2008-12-13]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-blog-1689.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Thursday, December 11, 2008, 11:37 AM]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-1690.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Tommy Hanson, the Braves' premier pitching prospect, was selected MVP of the Arizona Fall League. 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The sta]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[LHP Chuck James not offered contract]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/lhp-chuck-james-not-offered-contract.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 04:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Left-hander Chuck James, expected to miss next season while recovering from shoulder surgery in August, became a free agent Friday when the Atlanta Braves failed to offer a 2009 contract.The 27-year-old James can still sign with the Braves.Atlanta offered]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves still want pitching after losing out on Burnett]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-still-want-pitching-after-losing-out-on-burnett.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 04:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves, after losing out on Burnett, might trade for a starting pitcher, but not necessarily Padres right-hander Jake Peavy.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays fail to satisfy needs ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/blue-jays-fail-to-satisfy-needs-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 04:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheTorontoBlueJays came, saw, did not conquer and departed.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yanks, Burnett agree to 5-year, $82.5M deal]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/yanks-burnett-agree-to-5-year-82-5m-deal.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 04:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CC and A.J.?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-1683.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 04:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Tommy Hanson, the Braves' premier pitching prospect, was selected MVP of the Arizona Fall League. 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The sta]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-1685.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 04:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The rumored trade of right fielder Jeff Francoeur to the Royals is not true, but the fact that such a thing doesn't sound laugh-out-loud ludicrous to some people is a measure of how disappointing Francoeur's 2008 was. 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But as Ed Price sums up the state of the AL, he likes the Indians getting Kerry Wood.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wrapping up the winter meetings: National League]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/wrapping-up-the-winter-meetings-national-league.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With winter meetings done, Gerry Fraley sums up the state of the NL, where the Dodgers are still searching for starting pitching.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: Yanks out front to land Burnett]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/sources-yanks-out-front-to-land-burnett.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CC and A.J.?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thursday MLB winter meetings blog]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/thursday-mlb-winter-meetings-blog.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mark Teixeira and A.J. 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The price to get right-hander Javier Vazquez and left-hand]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2008-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-1678.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Javier Vazquez was acquired from the White Sox, along with LHP Boone Logan, for four minor league players: SS Brent Lillibridge, C Tyler Flowers, LHP Santos Rodriguez and 3B John Gilmore. --C Dave Ross is reportedly close to signing a two-year deal ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2008-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-1662.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 04:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves contend that they still have enough money in their budget to sign two veteran starters and an outfielder who hits right-handed, but they got started by acquiring two pitchers via trade. The price to get right-hander Javier Vazquez and left-hand]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2008-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-1663.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 04:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Javier Vazquez was acquired from the White Sox, along with LHP Boone Logan, for four minor league players: SS Brent Lillibridge, C Tyler Flowers, LHP Santos Rodriguez and 3B John Gilmore. --C Dave Ross is reportedly close to signing a two-year deal ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2008-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-1664.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 04:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite the disappointing season, manager Bobby Cox is looking toward 2009 with rose-colored glasses. 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Ed Price says they had no choice.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: Braves offer Burnett 4-year deal]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/sources-braves-offer-burnett-4-year-deal.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 04:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Talks between the Braves and free-agent right-hander A.J. Burnett "progressed through the night," but the Yankees remain a factor in the Burnett discussions, major-league sources say.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB Notes: Wood to Indians, K-Rod signs with Mets  ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/mlb-notes-wood-to-indians-k-rod-signs-with-mets-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 04:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With two teams to pick from in the American League Central, Kerry Wood appears to have rejected overtures from Detroit to take a deal with Cleveland.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tuesday MLB winter meetings blog 2008-12-10]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/tuesday-mlb-winter-meetings-blog-1669.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 04:55:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LA? NYC? SF? CC Sabathia has plenty of suitors. Ken Rosenthal and our MLB crew have the latest updates from winter meetings.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Francoeur to Royals? Baloney, GMs say ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/francoeur-to-royals-baloney-gms-say-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Las Vegas --- A juicy rumor that Jeff Francoeur could be traded to the Kansas City Royals for pitcher Zack Greinke made the rounds early Tuesday at the winter meetings.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2008-12-10]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-1657.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves contend that they still have enough money in their budget to sign two veteran starters and an outfielder who hits right-handed, but they got started by acquiring two pitchers via trade. 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CC Sabathia has plenty of suitors. Ken Rosenthal and our MLB crew have the latest updates from winter meetings.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA['ARGUABLY THE GREATEST PITCHER OF OUR GENERATION']]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/-arguably-the-greatest-pitcher-of-our-generation-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 04:55:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Las Vegas --- He walked and talked in the most unassuming manner, acting as if he were just any old Greg. 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That's the reality behind the seemingly endless search for reliable ones in the big leagues, including on both sides ofChicago.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves sign veteran free-agent catcher Ross 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-sign-veteran-free-agent-catcher-ross-1651.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Braves added catching depth by signing free agent David Ross to a two-year, $3 million deal on Friday.His agent, Ryan Gleichowski, said Ross will earn $1.4 million in 2009 and $1.6 million in 2010 in base salary. 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Ken Rosenthal has the difficult answers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves sign veteran free-agent catcher Ross]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-sign-veteran-free-agent-catcher-ross.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Braves added catching depth by signing free agent David Ross to a two-year, $3 million deal on Friday.His agent, Ryan Gleichowski, said Ross will earn $1.4 million in 2009 and $1.6 million in 2010 in base salary. Ross can make an additional $3]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jorge Julio: Signs with Milwaukee Brewers]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/jorge-julio-signs-with-milwaukee-brewers.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-1636.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite the disappointing season, manager Bobby Cox is looking toward 2009 with rose-colored glasses. He believes every problem this year was caused by injuries to his pitching staff and that most of those pitchers will return healthy next season. The sta]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-1637.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves contend that they still have enough money in their budget to sign two veteran starters and an outfielder who hits right-handed, but they got started by acquiring two pitchers via trade. The price to get right-hander Javier Vazquez and left-hand]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-1638.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Javier Vazquez was acquired from the White Sox, along with LHP Boone Logan, for four minor league players: SS Brent Lillibridge, C Tyler Flowers, LHP Santos Rodriguez and 3B John Gilmore. --C Dave Ross is reportedly close to signing a two-year deal ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[CC, Burnett in no hurry to make decisions 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/cc-burnett-in-no-hurry-to-make-decisions-1639.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CC Sabathia and A.J. Burnett are accepting all offers. But when will they actually sign? Ken Rosenthal has the difficult answers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-1626.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite the disappointing season, manager Bobby Cox is looking toward 2009 with rose-colored glasses. He believes every problem this year was caused by injuries to his pitching staff and that most of those pitchers will return healthy next season. The sta]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-1627.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves contend that they still have enough money in their budget to sign two veteran starters and an outfielder who hits right-handed, but they got started by acquiring two pitchers via trade. The price to get right-hander Javier Vazquez and left-hand]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-1628.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Javier Vazquez was acquired from the White Sox, along with LHP Boone Logan, for four minor league players: SS Brent Lillibridge, C Tyler Flowers, LHP Santos Rodriguez and 3B John Gilmore. --C Dave Ross is reportedly close to signing a two-year deal ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves say Vazquez will be 'solid piece of pitching staff' ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-say-vazquez-will-be-solid-piece-of-pitching-staff-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves say they had their sights on Javier Vazquez for years, but for a moment Thursday they confused him with another Javy from Puerto Rico.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[CC, Burnett in no hurry to make decisions]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/cc-burnett-in-no-hurry-to-make-decisions.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CC Sabathia and A.J. Burnett are accepting all offers. But when will they actually sign? Ken Rosenthal has the difficult answers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shanks Interview on Athens Radio]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/shanks-interview-on-athens-radio.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Here's some Braves talk on WRFC 960 the Ref in Athens, Georgia.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Sox and Braves complete Vazquez trade]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/white-sox-and-braves-complete-vazquez-trade.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Javier Vazquez knows exactly what the Atlanta Braves were looking for when they traded for him: A durable starter to plug one of the holes in their uncertain rotation.Vazquez was shipped from the Chicago White Sox to Atlanta on Thursday as the teams compl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[24. Who will be the reserve infielders?]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/24-who-will-be-the-reserve-infielders-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Who might be on the Braves bench in 2009? Here are some of the candidates.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2008-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-1617.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves may yet end up with Padres ace Jake Peavy before the season starts; the fact that general manager Frank Wren pulled out of the sweepstakes as free agency began doesn't mean a trade couldn't still materialize. 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He believes every problem this year was caused by injuries to his pitching staff, and that most of those pitchers will return healthy next season. The st]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Source: Braves near deal for McCann backup]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/source-braves-near-deal-for-mccann-backup.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves, identifying a backup for Brian McCann, are close to signing free-agent catcher David Ross to a two-year contract, according to a major-league source.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vazquez only the first domino to fall]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/vazquez-only-the-first-domino-to-fall.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[So what does the trade with the White Sox mean for the rest of the offseason? The Braves Show's Bill Shanks talks about the trade.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Market shaping up for Adam Dunn]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/market-shaping-up-for-adam-dunn.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[He may not be Manny or Teixeira, but signing Adam Dunn won't cost a pick. That means teams are lining up, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: Vazquez likely headed to Braves in trade 2008-12-03]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/sources-vazquez-likely-headed-to-braves-in-trade-1623.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Braves, in dire need for healthy veteran starting pitchers, have reached a tentative agreement to acquire right-hander Javier Vazquez from the Chicago White Sox in a six-player trade.The teams agreed to the trade Tuesday, two people familiar w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves close in on Javier Vazquez]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-close-in-on-javier-vazquez.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves are close to getting their first new starting pitcher of the offseason.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tuesday's Braves Show Talk Show]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/tuesday-s-braves-show-talk-show.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Here's some discussion about the pending deal with the Braves and the White Sox.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: Vazquez likely headed to Braves in trade]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/sources-vazquez-likely-headed-to-braves-in-trade.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Javier Vazquez is likely headed from the Chicago White Sox to the Atlanta Braves in a multiplayer trade.The teams reached a tentative agreement Tuesday that would send the 32-year-old pitcher to Atlanta, two people familiar with the deal said, speaking on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: Braves reach deal for ChiSox's Vazquez]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/sources-braves-reach-deal-for-chisox-s-vazquez.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves, moving to address their starting pitching needs, have reached agreement with the White Sox on a trade for right-hander Javier Vazquez, according to major-league sources.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hampton says no to Braves]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/hampton-says-no-to-braves.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that he's finally healthy, pitcher Mike Hampton is bolting the Braves.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A.M. Briefing]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/a-m-briefing.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Skiing]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2008-12-02]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-1614.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite the disappointing season, manager Bobby Cox is looking toward 2009 with rose-colored glasses. He believes every problem this year was caused by injuries to his pitching staff, and that most of those pitchers will return healthy next season. The st]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2008-12-02]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-1615.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves may yet end up with Padres ace Jake Peavy before the season starts; the fact that general manager Frank Wren pulled out of the sweepstakes as free agency began doesn't mean a trade couldn't still materialize. Remember, though, that the key is m]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2008-12-02]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-1616.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--CF Jordan Schafer has returned home after straining a tendon in his right middle finger. Schafer was hit by a pitch while playing winter ball in Mexico. --RHP A.J. Burnett's agent, Darek Braunecker, told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that the Braves ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2008-12-02]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-1604.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite the disappointing season, manager Bobby Cox is looking toward 2009 with rose-colored glasses. He believes every problem this year was caused by injuries to his pitching staff, and that most of those pitchers will return healthy next season. The st]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2008-12-02]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-1605.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves may yet end up with Padres ace Jake Peavy before the season starts; the fact that general manager Frank Wren pulled out of the sweepstakes as free agency began doesn't mean a trade couldn't still materialize. Remember, though, that the key is m]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2008-12-02]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-1606.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--CF Jordan Schafer has returned home after straining a tendon in his right middle finger. Schafer was hit by a pitch while playing winter ball in Mexico. --RHP A.J. Burnett's agent, Darek Braunecker, told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that the Braves ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ATHLETIC SHORTS ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/athletic-shorts-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Today's deadline less relevant for Braves ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/today-s-deadline-less-relevant-for-braves-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Major league teams have until today to offer arbitration to their players who became free agents if they want to receive compensation for Type A or Type B free agents who sign with other teams. The deadline doesn't have much relevance this year for theAtl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baseball ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/baseball-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Japanese pitcher Junichi Tazawamoved a step closer to signing with the Boston Red Sox after rejecting offers from three other major league teams. The 22-year-old righthander contacted the Texas Rangers, Seattle Mariners andAtlantaBraves on Friday to rejec]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2008-12-01]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-1600.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--CF Jordan Schafer has returned home after straining a tendon in his right middle finger. Schafer was hit by a pitch while playing winter ball in Mexico. --RHP A.J. Burnett's agent, Darek Braunecker, told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that the Braves ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2008-12-01]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-1601.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite the disappointing season, manager Bobby Cox is looking toward 2009 with rose-colored glasses. He believes every problem this year was caused by injuries to his pitching staff, and that most of those pitchers will return healthy next season. The st]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2008-12-01]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-1602.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves may yet end up with Padres ace Jake Peavy before the season starts; the fact that general manager Frank Wren pulled out of the sweepstakes as free agency began doesn't mean a trade couldn't still materialize. Remember, though, that the key is m]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Choi has first-day lead at Skins Game ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/choi-has-first-day-lead-at-skins-game-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 04:55:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[INDIAN WELLS, Calif. -- K.J. Choi overcame the nerves of playing in his first LG Skins Game by using a precise short game and key putts to take the first-day lead in the 26th annual event on Saturday. 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Schafer was hit by a pitch while playing winter ball in Mexico. --RHP A.J. Burnett's agent, Darek Braunecker, told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that the Braves ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2008-11-29]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-1595.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 04:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite the disappointing season, manager Bobby Cox is looking toward 2009 with rose-colored glasses. He believes every problem this year was caused by injuries to his pitching staff, and that most of those pitchers will return healthy next season. The st]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2008-11-29]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-1596.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 04:55:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves may yet end up with Padres ace Jake Peavy before the season starts; the fact that general manager Frank Wren pulled out of the sweepstakes as free agency began doesn't mean a trade couldn't still materialize. Remember, though, that the key is m]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[HOT STOVE LEAGUE: INLAND LACE CENTER OF ATTENTION]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/hot-stove-league-inland-lace-center-of-attention.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Each of Major League Baseball's 30 teams employs men and women whose sole job it is to scout special talents. They scour high school ball fields and small junior colleges, investing money and man-hours to ensure those players do not slip past Round 1 of t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2008-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-1591.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Eric O'Flaherty, who made 78 relief appearances for the Mariners over the past three seasons, was claimed off waivers by the Braves. O'Flaherty appeared in just seven major league games this year, going 0-1 with a 20.25 ERA. He was sidelined for par]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2008-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-1592.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite the disappointing season, manager Bobby Cox is looking toward 2009 with rose-colored glasses. He believes every problem this year was caused by injuries to his pitching staff, and that most of those pitchers will return healthy next season. The st]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2008-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-1593.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Among the topics general manager Frank Wren discussed in the Braves' empty clubhouse the day after the season ended was what he expects out of third baseman Chipper Jones next season. "Unfortunately," Wren said, "Chipper got to the age where it's getting ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tazawa considers Sox' offer ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/tazawa-considers-sox-offer-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Junichi Tazawa is weighing an offer from the Red Sox, as well as others from theAtlantaBraves, Cleveland Indians and Texas Rangers, to come pitch in the United States.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BRAVES: 6 clubs 'fully engaged' with Burnett ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-6-clubs-fully-engaged-with-burnett-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After pulling out of stalled trade talks for San Diego ace Jake Peavy, the Braves have turned their attention to hard-throwing Toronto Blue Jays free agent A.J. Burnett.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chilly winter for veterans? ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/chilly-winter-for-veterans-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mike Mussina, a 270-game winner who won 20 this year for theNewYorkYankees, left no doubt last week: He is retiring. But for a gaggle of highly accomplished veteran stars, this winter could bring considerable uncertainty. With clubs possibly looking to yo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2008-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-1587.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Eric O'Flaherty, who made 78 relief appearances for the Mariners over the past three seasons, was claimed off waivers by the Braves. O'Flaherty appeared in just seven major league games this year, going 0-1 with a 20.25 ERA. He was sidelined for par]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2008-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-1588.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite the disappointing season, manager Bobby Cox is looking toward 2009 with rose-colored glasses. He believes every problem this year was caused by injuries to his pitching staff, and that most of those pitchers will return healthy next season. The st]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2008-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-1589.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 04:55:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Among the topics general manager Frank Wren discussed in the Braves' empty clubhouse the day after the season ended was what he expects out of third baseman Chipper Jones next season. "Unfortunately," Wren said, "Chipper got to the age where it's getting ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[More troubles for local developers ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/more-troubles-for-local-developers-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A pair of local developers have another legal problem in the form of a controversial ex- AtlantaBraves pitcher.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2008-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-1580.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Eric O'Flaherty, who made 78 relief appearances for the Mariners over the past three seasons, was claimed off waivers by the Braves. O'Flaherty appeared in just seven major league games this year, going 0-1 with a 20.25 ERA. He was sidelined for par]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2008-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-1581.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite the disappointing season, manager Bobby Cox is looking toward 2009 with rose-colored glasses. He believes every problem this year was caused by injuries to his pitching staff, and that most of those pitchers will return healthy next season. The st]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2008-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-1582.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Among the topics general manager Frank Wren discussed in the Braves' empty clubhouse the day after the season ended was what he expects out of third baseman Chipper Jones next season. "Unfortunately," Wren said, "Chipper got to the age where it's getting ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: Pettitte talks with Torre about Dodgers]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/sources-pettitte-talks-with-torre-about-dodgers.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andy Pettitte has spoken with Joe Torre about joining the Dodgers, sources tell Ken Rosenthal. Get the latest hot stove update.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2008-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-1575.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 04:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Eric O'Flaherty, who made 78 relief appearances for the Mariners over the past three seasons, was claimed off waivers by the Braves. O'Flaherty appeared in just seven major league games this year, going 0-1 with a 20.25 ERA. He was sidelined for par]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2008-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-1576.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 04:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite the disappointing season, manager Bobby Cox is looking toward 2009 with rose-colored glasses. He believes every problem this year was caused by injuries to his pitching staff, and that most of those pitchers will return healthy next season. The st]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2008-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-1577.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 04:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Among the topics general manager Frank Wren discussed in the Braves' empty clubhouse the day after the season ended was what he expects out of third baseman Chipper Jones next season. "Unfortunately," Wren said, "Chipper got to the age where it's getting ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves join list of suitors for righty Burnett]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-join-list-of-suitors-for-righty-burnett.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 04:55:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yet another team is showing interest in free-agent righty A.J. Burnett. Ken Rosenthal reveals who it is in his latest hot stove update.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[22. Is Yunel Escobar trade bait?]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/22-is-yunel-escobar-trade-bait-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 04:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Is a trade with Yunel Escobar inevitable? Here's a look at what might happen at shortstop.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2008-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-1572.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 04:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite the disappointing season, manager Bobby Cox is looking toward 2009 with rose-colored glasses. He believes every problem this year was caused by injuries to his pitching staff, and that most of those pitchers will return healthy next season. The st]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2008-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-1573.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 04:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Among the topics general manager Frank Wren discussed in the Braves' empty clubhouse the day after the season ended was what he expects out of third baseman Chipper Jones next season. "Unfortunately," Wren said, "Chipper got to the age where it's getting ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2008-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-1574.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 04:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Eric O'Flaherty, who made 78 relief appearances for the Mariners over the past three seasons, was claimed off waivers by the Braves. O'Flaherty appeared in just seven major league games this year, going 0-1 with a 20.25 ERA. He was sidelined for par]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[21. Do the Braves stick with Johnson at 2B?]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/21-do-the-braves-stick-with-johnson-at-2b-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kelly Johnson has been mentioned in trade rumors so far this offseason. Should the Braves use him to improve the team and turn to Martin Prado?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[20. Can Kotchman be an effective 1B in 2009?]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/20-can-kotchman-be-an-effective-1b-in-2009-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[He's no Mark Teixeira, but can Casey Kotchman be an effective first baseman?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2008-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-1564.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite the disappointing season, manager Bobby Cox is looking toward 2009 with rose-colored glasses. He believes every problem this year was caused by injuries to his pitching staff, and that most of those pitchers will return healthy next season. The st]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2008-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-1565.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Among the topics general manager Frank Wren discussed in the Braves' empty clubhouse the day after the season ended was what he expects out of third baseman Chipper Jones next season. "Unfortunately," Wren said, "Chipper got to the age where it's getting ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2008-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-1566.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Eric O'Flaherty, who made 78 relief appearances for the Mariners over the past three seasons, was claimed off waivers by the Braves. O'Flaherty appeared in just seven major league games this year, going 0-1 with a 20.25 ERA. He was sidelined for par]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[19. Who will be the backup catcher in 2009?]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/19-who-will-be-the-backup-catcher-in-2009-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves didn't get much production out of the backup catcher spot in 2008, so will that improve next season?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[18. How good is Brian McCann?]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/18-how-good-is-brian-mccann-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brian McCann is one of the Braves best players, but how much better can he get?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GWINNETT COUNTY: Economy hinders ball field naming ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/gwinnett-county-economy-hinders-ball-field-naming-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The take-no-prisoners economy is threatening to take down yet another target: the naming rights deal for Gwinnett County's new Baseball stadium.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[M's lefty O'Flaherty claimed by Braves ]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/m-s-lefty-o-flaherty-claimed-by-braves-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The stunning fALl by Eric O'Flaherty within the Mariners organization was completed on Thursday when the left-handed reliever was claimed off waivers by theAtlantaBraves.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants, A's leading Furcal sweepstakes]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/giants-a-s-leading-furcal-sweepstakes.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's looking more and more likely that Rafael Furcal is headed to the Bay Area to join either the Giants or A's, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shanks on Kansas City Radio]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/shanks-on-kansas-city-radio.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Here's Bill Shanks on Baseball This Week with Greg Schaum on 610 Sports in Kansas City.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves claim reliever O'Flaherty off waivers]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-claim-reliever-o-flaherty-off-waivers.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves have acquired lefty reliever Eric O'Flahery off the waiver wire.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves add 3 minor leaguers to 40-man]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/braves-add-3-minor-leaguers-to-40-man.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves 40-man roster is now set for the offseason. Here's information on who was added on Thursday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2008-11-21]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-1559.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite the disappointing season, manager Bobby Cox is looking toward 2009 with rose-colored glasses. He believes every problem this year was caused by injuries to his pitching staff, and that most of those pitchers will return healthy next season. The st]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2008-11-21]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-1560.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Among the topics general manager Frank Wren discussed in the Braves' empty clubhouse the day after the season ended was what he expects out of third baseman Chipper Jones next season. "Unfortunately," Wren said, "Chipper got to the age where it's getting ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2008-11-21]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-1561.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 04:55:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Eric O'Flaherty, who made 78 relief appearances for the Mariners over the past three seasons, was claimed off waivers by the Braves. O'Flaherty appeared in just seven major league games this year, going 0-1 with a 20.25 ERA. He was sidelined for par]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2008-11-21]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-1551.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 04:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite the disappointing season, manager Bobby Cox is looking toward 2009 with rose-colored glasses. He believes every problem this year was caused by injuries to his pitching staff, and that most of those pitchers will return healthy next season. The st]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2008-11-21]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-1552.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 04:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Among the topics general manager Frank Wren discussed in the Braves' empty clubhouse the day after the season ended was what he expects out of third baseman Chipper Jones next season. "Unfortunately," Wren said, "Chipper got to the age where it's getting ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2008-11-21]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-1553.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 04:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Eric O'Flaherty, who made 78 relief appearances for the Mariners over the past three seasons, was claimed off waivers by the Braves. O'Flaherty appeared in just seven major league games this year, going 0-1 with a 20.25 ERA. He was sidelined for par]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: Yanks offer CC record deal for pitcher 2008-11-15]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/sources-yanks-offer-cc-record-deal-for-pitcher-1554.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 04:55:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Yankees are wasting little time going after their prime offseason target.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2008-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-1547.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite the disappointing season, manager Bobby Cox is looking toward 2009 with rose-colored glasses. He believes every problem this year was caused by injuries to his pitching staff, and that most of those pitchers will return healthy next season. The st]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Inside Pitch 2008-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-inside-pitch-1548.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[That a team is looking for starting pitching in the offseason is not news; everyone does it every year. The Braves will be no exception. But they are also unsettled in the outfield. Right fielder Jeff Francoeur is the best-known quantity. Sort of. Everyon]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Notes, Quotes 2008-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-notes-quotes-1549.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:55:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Brian McCann earned the Silver Slugger award with a .301 average, 23 home runs and 87 RBIs. 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Ken Rosenthal details what's gone wrong.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves Roster Report 2008-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.bravesworld.com/news/atlanta-braves-roster-report-1539.php</link><pubDate>Tue