Atlanta Braves Executive Vice President and General Manager Frank Wren announced today that the Braves have agreed to terms with infielder/outfielder Scott Spiezio on a minor league contract for the 2008 season. Financial terms of the deal were not announced. Spiezio will begin the season with Triple-A Richmond, which opens play on Thursday (April 3) against Rochester.
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Ryan Zimmerman raised a fist when he rounded first, then tossed away his helmet as he approached the plate and the mass of teammates waiting to celebrate his game-ending homer.
Zimmerman?s tiebreaking solo shot with two outs in the ninth inning Sunday night gave the Nationals a 3-2 victory over the Braves in the first regular-season game at $611M Nationals Park, as reported by the Associated Press.
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As expected, the Braves on Saturday placed John Smoltz on the 15-day disabled list with right shoulder inflammation, as reported by Yahoo.com.
The move is retroactive to March 21.
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Braves Mar 2008 Archive
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Press Release | Mar 28, 2008
The Atlanta Braves claimed switch-hitting infielder Ruben Gotay off waivers from the New York Mets today.
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MLB.com | Mar 28, 2008
John Smoltz didn't experience any right shoulder discomfort during a bullpen session on Thursday, and he is confident that he'll start for the Braves on April 6.
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Press Release | Mar 26, 2008
The Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired RHP Tyler Yates from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for minor league pitcher Todd Redmond.
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MLB.com | Mar 23, 2008
John Smoltz could start the regular season on the disabled list for the Braves.
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yahoo.com | Mar 22, 2008
Rather than accept a minor-league deal, Braves' catcher Javy Lopez has decided to retire.
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The Augusta Chronicle | Mar 20, 2008
Atlanta outfielder Jeff Francoeur hopes to play on Thursday against the Tigers after getting hit in the face with a pitch over the weekend.
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Christopher Reina/RealGM | Mar 17, 2008
Following 14 consecutive Octobers, the Braves have missed the playoffs each of the past two seasons. But that small streak looks poised to end in 2008.
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Mar 17, 2008
Jeff Francoeur escaped serious injury after being struck in the face with a pitch on Sunday, but he had flashbacks to a career-threatening incident that took place in the minor leagues a few years ago
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ESPN | Mar 9, 2008
Mike Hampton doesn't expect to miss his next start despite leaving his last start with a strained groin.
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ESPN | Mar 7, 2008
Mike Hampton, who has famously battled injuries throughout his career, left a start for the Atlanta Braves because of a right groin strain on Friday.
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Philadelphia Inquirer | Mar 5, 2008
John Smoltz, who has made upwards of $130 million over his career, thinks Cole Hamels should focus on pitching instead of his contract.
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ESPN | Mar 4, 2008
For the second-straight year the Atlanta Braves have renewed the contract of outfielder Jeff Francoeur.
