Mark Teixeira is promising Braves fans that he will not be distracted by contract talks, that's why he's waiting till the end of the season to negotiate with the Braves. But unlike a certain Scott Boras client who's final year with the Braves was less than desirable (Andruw Jones), Teixeira says he's ready to give it his all this season. Goodness, I hope so. Click here for the full story.
Brian McCann is "reorganized" and ready to go. The Braves backstop spent the winter working on his offense and defense while dropping five pounds lifting weights. He's also now into yoga. Whatever it takes kid. Click here for the full story.
After five years in good old Queens, Tom Glavine has rejoined the Braves. Although for Glavine only two of his former teammates, John Smoltz and Chipper Jones still remain, he's happy to be back. And gosh darn it, so are the Braves! Click here for the full story.
Another pitcher the Braves are excited about is 22 year old Jair Jurrjens (pronounced Ji-eer Jer-jins). The right-hander was acquired in the Edgar Renteria trade and accumulated a 3-1 record with a 4.70 ERA for the Tigers last season. Click here for the full story.
Mike Hampton hopes to be healthy. Really, I just hope he either injures himself in Spring Training so the Braves can finally get off this rollercoaster ride, or Hampton actually shows up this season. Either way, I'm betting on Jurrjens and Jeff Bennett having good seasons in the four and five slots. Anyway, click here for the full story.
You may know Peter Moylan as that submariner pitcher the Braves bring in from the bullpen when they need some relief. But did you ever hear about his job before the Braves? That salesman position he was holding at the age of 27? Well if not, click here for the full story.
Hank Aaron sauntered into Braves Spring Training on Tuesday with a positive outlook for baseball. He told reporters that baseball was on its way to recovering from the Steroids Era. "I think baseball is trying to clean up its act. It's unfortunate for baseball, but baseball has been through some tough times. It went through the White Sox scandal and survived . It went through a lot of things and survived. It's going to survive this, too." Click here for the full story.
Hank Aaron sauntered into Braves Spring Training on Tuesday with a positive outlook for baseball. He told reporters that baseball was on its way to recovering from the Steroids Era. "I think baseball is trying to clean up its act. It's unfortunate for baseball, but baseball has been through some tough times. It went through the White Sox scandal and survived . It went through a lot of things and survived. It's going to survive this, too." Click here for the full story.
Click here for the latest photos from Spring Training.
(Photo: AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
It's been fun blogging with you,
Kate
It's been fun blogging with you,
Kate
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