Braves third baseman Chipper Jones believes that the team's top pitching prospect Tommy Hanson will someday be a top-flight starter.
"Very impressive. He's probably got the best stuff of anybody in this clubhouse," Chipper said. "[He throws] 93-94 with good movement. Great slider. You're talking about a kid that young who can command four pitches. To do what he did in the Arizona Fall League, which has never been done ... pretty impressive kid."
Jones, who isn't known to gush about young kids, went on.
"This kid is going to be the No. 1 starter in Atlanta soon. There's no holding him back. Even if you have to go to a six-man rotation to do it, I would do it. I, by no means, think Bobby would do that. I'm just saying, he's that good."
Via Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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A Major League source familiar with the negotiations confirmed that Garrett Anderson has agreed to terms of a one-year deal with the Braves. The incentive-laden contract is believed to include a guarantee of approximately $2 million.
Anderson is expected to arrive in the Orlando area within the next two days to undergo a physical.
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Tom Glavine will pitch another season for the Atlanta Braves, completing a $1 million, one-year contract Friday that includes another $3.5 million in possible bonuses based on roster time.
"I had a sense of unfinished business," said Glavine, who turns 43 next month. "I didn't want my career to end the way it did last year."
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Braves Feb 2009 Archive
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Feb 18, 2009
The Braves have agreed to a one-year deal worth $2.825 million with second baseman Kelly Johnson.
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ESPN | Feb 18, 2009
Ken Griffey Jr. denied a report on Tuesday that he had decided to play for the Braves this season, but the team is still working to sign the outfielder.
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Seattle Post-Intelligencer | Feb 17, 2009
Ken Griffey Jr. has denied a report in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that he has opted to play for the Braves.
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MLB.com | Feb 17, 2009
Veteran outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. is expected to make a decision on Tuesday about whether he'll play for the Braves or Mariners this season.
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ESPN | Feb 17, 2009
The Braves and free agent pitcher Tom Glavine have moved closer to reaching a deal that would allow the future Hall of Famer to play for Atlanta this season.
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Feb 16, 2009
Free agent Ken Griffey Jr. could decide this week whether he wants to play for the Braves or Mariners this season.
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ESPN | Feb 15, 2009
Ken Griffey Jr. has been rumored to covet a spot on the Braves, and third baseman Chipper Jones wants him in the team's lineup this season.
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AP | Feb 15, 2009
Braves GM Frank Wren told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Saturday that the team is interested in several outfielders, including Ken Griffey Jr.
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Feb 12, 2009
Tom Glavine is trying to find a creative way to return to the Braves.
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ESPN | Feb 12, 2009
Atlanta's budget is so tight that they couldn't give Bobby Abreu a $5 million contract.
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MLB.com | Feb 7, 2009
The Braves reportedly made a contract offer to free-agent pitcher Tom Glavine earlier this week after gaining confidence that he's healthy enough to make an impact.
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MetsBlog.com | Feb 5, 2009
During a press conference for the World Baseball Classic, Chipper Jones spoke of his admiration for Mets' third baseman David Wright.
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Yahoo! | Feb 1, 2009
Steelers safety Troy Polamalu had the opportunity to play professional baseball in the Braves organization.
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Feb 1, 2009
The Braves avoided salary arbitration with Casey Kotchman when they signed the first baseman to a one-year contract worth $2.8 million on Saturday.
