Atlanta Braves
Atlanta Braves news, rumors and injuriesBraves | Eric Stults to compete for rotation spot Fri, 30 Jan 2015 15:20:22 -0800 Atlanta Braves SP Eric Stults will compete for the team's No. 5 starting rotation spot, and he could be battling SPs Mike Foltynewicz, Wandy Rodriguez and Chien-Ming Wang in spring training. Comment () | Share: Braves | Acquire Jose Briceno, Chris O'Dowd Fri, 30 Jan 2015 12:52:56 -0800 The Atlanta Braves acquired C Jose Briceno and C Chris O'Dowd from the Colorado Rockies Friday, Jan. 30, for SP David Hale and RP Gus Schlosser. Comment () | Share: Fri, 30 Jan 2015 11:41:58 -0800 Free-agent C Jesus Flores (Rays) signed a minor league deal with a spring training invite with the Atlanta Braves Friday, Jan. 30. Comment () | Share: Braves | Mike Minor not on trade block Thu, 29 Jan 2015 15:38:26 -0800 Atlanta Braves SP Mike Minor, who is set to go to an arbitration hearing this year, is not on the trading block, according to general manager John Hart. Comment () | Share: Thu, 29 Jan 2015 14:47:45 -0800 Free-agent SP Eric Stults (Padres) signed a minor league deal with an invite to spring training with the Atlanta Braves Thursday, Jan. 29. Comment () | Share: Braves | Dian Toscano to start in minors Wed, 28 Jan 2015 17:02:09 -0800 Atlanta Braves OF Dian Toscano, who is a 6-foot, 200-pound left-handed hitter, is likely to start at Triple-A Gwinnett or Double-A Mississippi. He was recognized in Cuba for his plate discipline and not his power at the plate. Toscano's limited arm strength will likely place him in left field. Comment () | Share: Braves | Dian Toscano contract breakdown Wed, 28 Jan 2015 15:01:52 -0800 Atlanta Braves OF Dian Toscano's four-year, $6 million deal includes a $1.2 million signing bonus that is payable 72 hours after he reports to spring training. He'll make $800,000 this year, $1 million in 2016, $1.3 million in 2017 and $1.5 million in 2018. The team holds a $1.7 million option for the 2019 season with a $200,000 buyout. Comment () | Share: Braves | Jose Constanza designated for assignment Wed, 28 Jan 2015 13:27:12 -0800 Atlanta Braves OF Jose Constanza was designated for assignment Wednesday, Jan. 28. Comment () | Share: Mon, 26 Jan 2015 14:32:33 -0800 Free-agent C John Buck (Angels) signed a minor league deal with a spring training invite with the Atlanta Braves Monday, Jan. 26. He will be scheduled to begin the year with Triple-A Gwinnett. Comment () | Share: Braves | B.J. Upton making hitting adjustments Sat, 24 Jan 2015 12:40:30 -0800 Atlanta Braves OF B.J. Upton spent three days earlier this week working with hitting coach Kevin Seitzer on adjustments to his mechanics and approach at the plate, with emphasis on the positioning of the hands. Seitzer was pleased with how productive the sessions were. "I feel really, really good about it, because (Upton) was very open to everything that I suggested," Seitzer said. "We had a really good three days together - three pretty intense days together. I think he feels pretty good about what I'm going to bring, and I feel good about the adjustments he has made." Comment () | Share: Braves | David Carpenter signed Sat, 24 Jan 2015 11:37:45 -0800 The Atlanta Braves have signed free-agent RP David L. Carpenter (Angels) to a minor league contract. Comment () | Share: Fri, 23 Jan 2015 13:05:08 -0800 The Atlanta Braves claimed OF Eury Perez off waivers from the New York Yankees Friday, Jan. 23. Comment () | Share: Braves | Arbitration likely for Mike Minor Fri, 23 Jan 2015 12:19:33 -0800 Atlanta Braves SP Mike Minor still appears to be heading towards an arbitration hearing with the team. Comment () | Share: Braves | Jonny Gomes to be platoon option Fri, 23 Jan 2015 09:50:22 -0800 Atlanta Braves OF Jonny Gomes is projected to serve in a platoon role in left field with OF Zoilo Almonte next season. Comment () | Share: Braves | Jonny Gomes contract information Thu, 22 Jan 2015 19:32:57 -0800 Atlanta Braves OF Jonny Gomes' one-year contract is worth $4 million in 2015, and he will be paid $3 million in 2016 if his option vests. Comment () | Share:  |
KFFL: Sports Link of the DayAtlanta Braves Player NewsKFFL: Sports Link of the Day |
||||
