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Andruw Jones Available

Posted on January 16, 2009 by Joe Janish

Andruw Jones has been released, and the Mets need a power-hitting, RH outfielder. Is this a marriage made in heaven? Read on to see my argument for bringing in this low-risk, high reward candidate. Continue reading →

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Braves Make High Offer to Lowe

Posted on January 13, 2009 by Joe Janish

According to various sources, the Atlanta Braves have offered Derek Lowe a 4-year, $60M contract. Seems just a tad bit higher than the 3/35 that “wasn’t offered” by the Mets. Further speculation is that Oliver Perez was offered three years … Continue reading →

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Braves Targeting Lowe

Posted on January 8, 2009 by Joe Janish

Per several sources, agent Scott Boras is meeting with the Atlanta Braves to talk about Derek Lowe. Lowe had reportedly been offered a 3-year, $35M contract by the New York Mets. Boras is seeking at least four years at around … Continue reading →

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Francoeur for Greinke?

Posted on December 9, 2008 by Joe Janish

Tony Massarotti of the Boston Globe is reporting that the Braves are discussing a deal with the Royals that would send outfielder Jeff Francoeur to Kansas City for righthander Zack Greinke. From the article: According to one National League executive, … Continue reading →

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Burnett Has Many Suitors

Posted on December 9, 2008 by Joe Janish

It appears that three teams are in the midst of a bidding war for A.J. Burnett. The Braves, Red Sox, and Yankees have all reportedly made offers to the fragile but gifted righthander, who is seeking a five-year deal in … Continue reading →

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Javier Vazquez to Braves

Posted on December 3, 2008 by Joe Janish

Pending a physical, the Braves have acquired Javier Vazquez and Boone Logan from the White Sox in exchange for Brent Lillibridge, Tyler Flowers, Jon Gilmore, and Santos Rodriguez. As isuzudude already commented, this deal likely takes Atlanta out of the … Continue reading →

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Braves in Lead for Peavy, Asking for Olsen, Ludwick

Posted on November 6, 2008 by Joe Janish

According to Scott Miller at CBSSports.com, the Atlanta Braves are the frontrunners for Padres ace pitcher Jake Peavy. Word on the street is that the Braves are willing to part with top centerfield prospect Gorkys Hernandez — a Carlos Gomez-type … Continue reading →

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