Majors: Organization Reports: Atlanta Braves: 2008
Commanding Attention
May. 11, 2008
Tommy Hanson has given little reason to doubt his ability on the mound since signing with the Braves in 2006. Yet as promising the 6-foot-6 righthander has been in the past, it pales in comparison to what he has shown during the early stages of the 2008 slate. Impeccable command and improvements with his curveball and changeup now give Hanson three pitches he can throw for strikes, and he has been dominating hitters at high Class A Myrtle Beach. [...] Continue Reading »
Positive Reinforcement
May. 1, 2008
Forgive Brandon Hicks if he appears confused with the message he's receiving from the Braves. After all, the shortstop is not accustomed to being told he has a future in baseball. [...] Continue Reading »
On The Rebound
Apr. 10, 2008
A year ago the Braves had an abundance of budding third basemen. That could still be the case, though Van Pope and Eric Campbell will need to bounce back after both experienced difficult campaigns in 2007. [...] Continue Reading »
Ready To Bloom
Mar. 27, 2008
Bobby Cox knew who Tyler Flowers was prior to the opening of big league camp, yet the Atlanta skipper admits he did not realize how much power the youngster's bat produces at the plate. "He hits the ball probably as hard as anybody we're got," Cox said. [...] Continue Reading »
Backstop Intrigue
Mar. 19, 2008
The Braves have plenty to choose from in the quest to find a backup to Brian McCann. [...] Continue Reading »
Braves Organization Report
Feb. 29, 2008
As part of their effort to improve their pitching depth, the Braves are counting on contributions from lefthander Will Ohman and righthander Blaine Boyer out of the bullpen. While Ohman arrives as a known commodity from the Cubs, Boyer's return is less heralded, yet could reap similar rewards. [...] Continue Reading »
Braves Organization Report
Feb. 19, 2008
Josh Anderson is thrilled to have a chance to be a Brave. [...] Continue Reading »
Braves Organization Report
Jan. 25, 2008
Rarely do players build on their performances in the Rookie-level Appalachian League with significant activity in winter ball. Yet it happened for a pair of 20-year-old lefthanders this offseason who found roles in their native countries of Venezuela and Mexico. [...] Continue Reading »
Braves Organization Report
Jan. 11, 2008
Charlie Morton possesses talent but lacks consistency. [...] Continue Reading »
Braves Organization Report
Jan. 2, 2008
Despite a quiet presence at the Winter Meetings, Frank Wren is pleased with where his team stands. [...] Continue Reading »
Commanding Attention
May. 11, 2008
Tommy Hanson has given little reason to doubt his ability on the mound since signing with the Braves in 2006. Yet as promising the 6-foot-6 righthander has been in the past, it pales in comparison to what he has shown during the early stages of the 2008 slate. Impeccable command and improvements with his curveball and changeup now give Hanson three pitches he can throw for strikes, and he has been dominating hitters at high Class A Myrtle Beach. [...] Continue Reading »
Positive Reinforcement
May. 1, 2008
Forgive Brandon Hicks if he appears confused with the message he's receiving from the Braves. After all, the shortstop is not accustomed to being told he has a future in baseball. [...] Continue Reading »
On The Rebound
Apr. 10, 2008
A year ago the Braves had an abundance of budding third basemen. That could still be the case, though Van Pope and Eric Campbell will need to bounce back after both experienced difficult campaigns in 2007. [...] Continue Reading »
Ready To Bloom
Mar. 27, 2008
Bobby Cox knew who Tyler Flowers was prior to the opening of big league camp, yet the Atlanta skipper admits he did not realize how much power the youngster's bat produces at the plate. "He hits the ball probably as hard as anybody we're got," Cox said. [...] Continue Reading »
Backstop Intrigue
Mar. 19, 2008
The Braves have plenty to choose from in the quest to find a backup to Brian McCann. [...] Continue Reading »
Braves Organization Report
Feb. 29, 2008
As part of their effort to improve their pitching depth, the Braves are counting on contributions from lefthander Will Ohman and righthander Blaine Boyer out of the bullpen. While Ohman arrives as a known commodity from the Cubs, Boyer's return is less heralded, yet could reap similar rewards. [...] Continue Reading »
Braves Organization Report
Feb. 19, 2008
Josh Anderson is thrilled to have a chance to be a Brave. [...] Continue Reading »
Braves Organization Report
Jan. 25, 2008
Rarely do players build on their performances in the Rookie-level Appalachian League with significant activity in winter ball. Yet it happened for a pair of 20-year-old lefthanders this offseason who found roles in their native countries of Venezuela and Mexico. [...] Continue Reading »
Braves Organization Report
Jan. 11, 2008
Charlie Morton possesses talent but lacks consistency. [...] Continue Reading »
Braves Organization Report
Jan. 2, 2008
Despite a quiet presence at the Winter Meetings, Frank Wren is pleased with where his team stands. [...] Continue Reading »
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