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Braves organization preview, Top 20 Prospects Monday, 6 February 2012, 4:00 pm
Atlanta might be known for pitching more than any other organization in the last two decades. Right now, the Braves fully intend to make the right-handed trio of Julio Teheran, Arodys Viczaino and Randall Delgado -- the team's top three prospects -- a part of their future plans, not someone else's.
Source: Atlanta Braves News | Evan Drellich
Braves unveil new logo, alternate jerseys Monday, 6 February 2012, 3:17 pm
The Braves will begin wearing an alternate jersey that looks much like the ones Hank Aaron and Eddie Mathews wore when they helped introduce Major League Baseball to Atlanta.
Source: Atlanta Braves News | Mark Bowman
Cox excited to manage vs. Braves in exhibition Friday, 3 February 2012, 10:54 pm
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.
Source: Atlanta Braves News | Mark Bowman
Hanson feeling good as Spring Training nears Thursday, 2 February 2012, 11:41 pm
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.
Source: Atlanta Braves News | Mark Bowman
Kimbrel ready to put '11 conclusion behind him Thursday, 2 February 2012, 10:54 pm
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.
Source: Atlanta Braves News | Mark Bowman
Don't count out Braves in NL East race Wednesday, 1 February 2012, 3:03 am
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.
Source: Atlanta Braves News | Richard Justice
Chipper expects Heyward to return to form Tuesday, 31 January 2012, 10:40 pm
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.
Source: Atlanta Braves News | Mark Bowman
Retirement the last thing on Chipper's mind Tuesday, 31 January 2012, 10:00 pm
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 contemplating retirement.
Source: Atlanta Braves News | Mark Bowman
Braves Caravan visits with high schoolers Monday, 30 January 2012, 10:38 pm
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.
Source: Atlanta Braves News | Jon Cooper
Braves won't rush Hudson back to full strength Monday, 30 January 2012, 9:45 pm
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.
Source: Atlanta Braves News | Mark Bowman
Caravan gets Braves' 2012 off to a quality start Sunday, 29 January 2012, 12:15 am
Through the Atlanta Braves Caravan, the team made a positive difference in the lives of some 200 youngsters on Saturday afternoon, when the Caravan kicked off its 2012 tour by making an appearance at the Jerry Clark Foundation's Fourth Annual Winter Baseball Camp.
Source: Atlanta Braves News | Jon Cooper
Heyward hopes hard work is rewarded Saturday, 28 January 2012, 8:00 pm
Much has happened from the time Jason Heyward reported for his second season at the Disney Wide World of Sports Complex last February. The Braves outfielder understands that hard work is at the heart of a return to form.
Source: Atlanta Braves News | Peter Gammons
Braves fortunes rest on Heyward, Prado Saturday, 28 January 2012, 12:08 am
Unable to find an outfielder with an impact bat, the Braves will enter the 2012 season hopeful that Jason Heyward and Martin Prado will bounce back from disappointing seasons to help center fielder Michael Bourn, who provided a bit of a spark when he was acquired in July.
Source: Atlanta Braves News | Mark Bowman
Braves land five prospects on Top 100 list Thursday, 26 January 2012, 3:00 am
The Braves have placed five players on MLB.com's Top 100 Prospects list for the upcoming season. Julio Teheran leads this group, as he ranks fourth on the overall list. Arodys Vizcaino (36), Randall Delgado (42), Andrelton Simmons (65) and Christian Bethancourt (91) were the other prospects to appear on the list.
Source: Atlanta Braves News | Mark Bowman
Lehman puts knowledge to test on 'Baseball IQ' Tuesday, 24 January 2012, 4:37 am
Some of the knowledge Atlanta's Mark Lehman has gathered over the past two decades as a fan and employee was put to good use when he served as the Braves' representative on MLB Network's "Baseball IQ."
Source: Atlanta Braves News | Mark Bowman
Inbox: How will Braves fare with Pastornicky? Monday, 23 January 2012, 9:56 pm
Can the Braves compete with Tyler Pastornicky at shortstop? Who will be Michael Bourn's backup? Beat reporter Mark Bowman answers these questions and more in the Inbox.
Source: Atlanta Braves News | Mark Bowman
Around the Horn: Bullpen Friday, 20 January 2012, 10:01 pm
Craig Kimbrel, Jonny Venters and Eric O'Flaherty will return this year to attempt to once again form one of the game's top relief trios. And the Braves' bullpen has the potential to be much deeper than it was last year.
Source: Atlanta Braves News | Mark Bowman
Bethancourt among top catching prospects Friday, 20 January 2012, 4:26 pm
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Braves unveil Country Caravan schedule Thursday, 19 January 2012, 10:30 pm
The Braves have announced when and where their players and personalities will be visiting during this year's Braves Country Caravan. The team will make more than 40 stops throughout the Southeast during the event, which will run from Jan. 27-Feb. 9.
Source: Atlanta Braves News | Mark Bowman
Inbox: Room in Atlanta for all the young arms? Wednesday, 18 January 2012, 8:55 pm
How will the Braves handle having so much up-and-coming pitching talent? Is there help for the outfield waiting in the Minors? Beat reporter Mark Bowman answers fans' questions in the latest Inbox.
Source: Atlanta Braves News | Mark Bowman
Braves' Simmons ranked among top shortstops Wednesday, 18 January 2012, 4:33 pm
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Bourn, Jurrjens avoid arbitration with Braves Tuesday, 17 January 2012, 7:09 pm
Michael Bourn and the Braves avoided arbitration by agreeing to terms on a one-year, $6.845 million contract on Tuesday, and Atlanta also reached a one-year, $5.5 million deal with Jair Jurrjens.
Source: Atlanta Braves News | Mark Bowman
