Despite the disappointing season, manager Bobby Cox is looking toward 2009 with rose-colored glasses. 

Third baseman Chipper Jones and catcher Brian McCann will be expected to anchor the club again in 2009, and they can only hope that the corps of young infielders and outfielders will mature in a hurry to help them out. 

--Pete Van Wieren, an announcer on Braves broadcasts for the last 33 years, has retired. 

Braves announcer Pete Van Wieren has announced his retirement, ending a 33-year career with the team. 

Braves announcer Pete Van Wieren has announced his retirement, ending a 33-year career with the team. 

Pete Van Wieren grew up wanting to be the radio announcer for his hometown team, the Triple-A Rochester Red Wings. 

The Braves had to turn to Jorge Campillo last season, but what can they expect of him next year? 

What do the Braves do with Jo Jo Reyes and Charlie Morton? 

--Bruce Dal Canton, who spent upwards of 25 years in the Braves organization as a pitching coach, died Oct. 

Despite the disappointing season, manager Bobby Cox is looking toward 2009 with rose-colored glasses. 

--Bruce Dal Canton, who spent upwards of 25 years in the Braves organization as a pitching coach, died Oct. 

Despite the disappointing season, manager Bobby Cox is looking toward 2009 with rose-colored glasses. 

Third baseman Chipper Jones and catcher Brian McCann will be expected to anchor the club again in 2009, and they can only hope that the corps of young infielders and outfielders will mature in a hurry to help them out. 

Third baseman Chipper Jones and catcher Brian McCann will be expected to anchor the club again in 2009, and they can only hope that the corps of young infielders and outfielders will mature in a hurry to help them out. 

With news that Padres ace Jake Peavy is on the trading block, Ken Rosenthal breaks down the teams lining up for his services.