Atlanta Braves News

Cox excited to manage vs. Braves in exhibition

Published: February 4, 2012

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There aren't many things former Braves manager Bobby Cox has not experienced in the baseball world. Still, there was a genuine sense of excitement in his voice when he was asked about the opportunity to manage against the Braves for the first time.
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Hanson feeling good as Spring Training nears

Published: February 3, 2012

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As the holiday season neared, Tommy Hanson did not seem overly concerned about his right shoulder. Since starting his throwing program in early January, the Braves pitcher has gained more reason to believe he will not have any limitations when Spring Training begins.
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Kimbrel ready to put '11 conclusion behind him

Published: February 3, 2012

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Craig Kimbrel does not intend to rest on his laurels or dwell on the disastrous conclusion to his memorable rookie season. In fact, it does not seem like the Braves' closer has much interest in thinking about what happened last year.
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Don't count out Braves in NL East race

Published: February 1, 2012

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For most of last season, the Braves were as good as any team in the game and that's what they expect to be in 2012.
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Chipper expects Heyward to return to form

Published: February 1, 2012

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While hitting with Jason Heyward over the course of the past month, Chipper Jones has gained a sense that the the 22-year-old right fielder is poised to return to his 2010 form.
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Retirement the last thing on Chipper's mind

Published: February 1, 2012

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As his right knee provided daily discomfort through the early portion of November, Braves third baseman Chipper Jones wondered if he had already played the last game of his legendary baseball career. But as he completed preseason preparations in pain-free fashion throughout January, Jones determined it is still too early for him to be [...]


Braves Caravan visits with high schoolers

Published: January 31, 2012

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The Braves Country Caravan, featuring Michael Bourn, Freddie Freeman and Eric O'Flaherty, bench coach Carlos Tosca, current Braves broadcaster and Hall of Fame pitcher Don Sutton and former Braves pitcher Greg McMichael, talked to a group of around 100 baseball and softball players from Mays, Therrell and South Atlanta high schools.
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Braves won't rush Hudson back to full strength

Published: January 31, 2012

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Braves pitching coach Roger McDowell is confident that both Jair Jurrjens and Tommy Hanson will be at full strength when Spring Training begins. But he is also approaching this year's camp with the understanding that Tim Hudson might be a little behind schedule.
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