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Braves Want Lowe This Winter

Sep 30, 2008 5:26 PM EST

The Braves will be looking to fortify their pitching rotation this winter and could have their eye on Derek Lowe.

"Improve our starting pitching ? that?s our No. 1 priority," General Manager Frank Wren said Monday.

Recently, Atlanta has had scouts following the Dodgers around scouting Lowe, who will become a free agent at season's end.

Via Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Hampton Interested In Return To Houston

Sep 29, 2008 11:34 AM EST

Mike Hampton, who started for the Braves on Sunday afternoon and gave up a two-run homer to his good friend Brad Ausmus in the third inning, will be a free agent in a few weeks, and he confirmed after the game that he would be interested in signing with the Astros.

"I've always loved this place," Hampton said after the Astros beat the Braves, 3-1. "Definitely. I'm sure there will be interest on both sides. We'll see if we can work something out. I've always loved it here."

Via MLB.com

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Jones Win NL Batting Title, Wants To Retire In Atlanta

Sep 29, 2008 6:53 AM EST

Chipper Jones won the NL batting title on Sunday and reiterated that he wants to retire as a member of the Atlanta Braves.

"Yeah, definitely," Jones said of his hope to stay with the Braves beyond next season. "I was born and bred into this organization. It?s the only organization I?ve ever known. Bobby Cox is the only manager I?ve ever played for."

"I can?t imagine the grass being any greener on the other side. I don?t want that to happen, but every dog has his day."

Jones edged Albert Pujols for the batting crown with a .364 average, making him the oldest switch-hitting batting champion in major league history.

"It?s sweet vindication, after a bunch of people said I was done," said Jones. "The last couple of years have been awesome, from a numbers standpoint."

Via Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Braves Sep 2008 Archive

  • Phillies Extend Lead Over Mets In NL East

    Andrew Perna/RealGM | Sep 21, 2008

    The Phillies extended their lead over the Mets on Sunday with a win over the Marlins, coupled with a victory by Atlanta over New York.

  • Chipper: 'I?ll Probably Get Back In There?

    Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Sep 21, 2008

    Chipper Jones has an eleven-point lead in the National League batting race and expects to return to the lineup before the end of the season.

  • Cox Says Braves Will Pursue Two Starters

    Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Sep 13, 2008

    Braves' Manager Bobby Cox says the team will pursue a pair of starting pitchers this winter.

  • Bobby Cox Will Return To Braves In 2009

    Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Sep 11, 2008

    Despite reports to the contrary, Braves' Manager Bobby Cox plans to return to the team next season.

  • Braves Have $40 Million To Spend In Offseason

    Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Sep 10, 2008

    The Braves are expected to have about $40 million available to spend on 2009 salaries for free-agent or trade acquisitions.

  • Braves Could Re-Sign Mike Hampton

    Rocky Mountain News | Sep 9, 2008

    Mike Hampton will become a free agent this winter, and after pitching well in a few starts this summer, the Braves could bring him back in 2009.

  • Smoltz Open To Pitching Elsewhere

    ESPN | Sep 9, 2008

    Braves' legend John Smoltz is open to the idea of pitching elsewhere if he most recent rehab works out.

  • Could Bobby Cox Retire?

    Star-Ledger | Sep 8, 2008

    There have been rumors that Braves' Manager Bobby Cox could end up retiring at the end of the season.