This may or may not be a recurring series, depending on how long the Braves remain in contention without trading for offensive help. The Nate McLouth trade was nice, but the Braves still need offensive help if they plan to reach the postseason this year. The trade rumors have been somewhat quiet on that front, […]
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Braves send Teixeira back after a year, Kotchman next on 1B queue
The Braves gave up a lot last year for what everyone knew was a year-and-a-half rental of Mark Teixeira. A Scott Boras client, Teixeira appeared unwilling to go behind his agent’s back like A-Rod to reach a contract extension, so the team and fans both seemed to realize that 2008 was going to be Tex’s […]
Braves Check: Trade Deadline Week
After splitting the week against the Marlins and Phillies, the Braves have wisely decided that it’s not in their best interests to keep pursuing a division title in 2008. The Mets are hot as fire, and the Braves sit 7.5 games behind the Mets and still in fourth place (7 behind the Phillies, 6.5 behind […]
