Atlanta Braves Wiretap

Glavine Still Doesn't Know If Career Is Over

Braves pitcher Tom Glavine, a 300-game winner, still isn't sure whether or not he'll be able to continue his career because of a shoulder injury.

"I feel OK," Glavine said. "I'm definitely making some progress. I'm not going to sit here and say I'm 100 percent pain-free, but I've made progress. In some areas, it's a lot. In some, not so great."

He added that he hopes to throw off a mound in the next week, which should help him determine whether or not his career is over.

"I'm more optimistic and less emotional than I was two weeks ago," Glavine said. "I've been through it in my mind, 'What if this is it?' I've confronted those feelings and somewhat come to grip with those feelings. I'm looking at it more matter-of-factly. I want to put in the work and give it one more shot."

Via ESPN


Aaron Gets His Own Exhibition At Cooperstown

Only two men in the history of baseball have had their own exhibitions constructed at the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, Babe Ruth and Hank Aaron.

"It makes me feel proud," Aaron said.

The exhibition features a number of mementos from his legendary playing days, including his 714th home run ball, the one that tied Ruth for the all-time record.

Via Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel


McCann Believes Sight Problem Solved

Braves catcher Brian McCann believes that the blurred vision in his left eye has been righted.

McCann went to an eye doctor on Tuesday morning who gave him a contact lens that initially appears to have taken care of the problem.

"I put the contact in, and it clears it up right away," McCann said. "I'm seeing good. It's a big relief. You know kind of why you've been blurry for the past couple of weeks."

Via MLB.com


Braves Apr 2009 Archive

  • Braves Send Pitcher Boyer To Cardinals

    The Braves have traded reliever Blaine Boyer to the Cardinals in exchange for minor league outfielder Brian Barton.

  • McCann Bothered By Blurred Vision

    Braves catcher Brian McCann is dealing with blurred vision in his left eye, and the cause of the issue isn't known.

  • Braves Put Pitcher Boyer On Waivers

    The Braves designated pitcher Blaine Boyer for assignment on Saturday, a move that could end his nine-year run with the club.

  • Will Sore Shoulder End Glavine's Career?

    Tom Glavine has grown impatient with his sore left shoulder, and may retire if it doesn't improve within the next few weeks.

  • MLB Team Rankings After Week 1

    The Cardinals are atop our rankings, led by Chris Carpenter and the rest of the team's starters, who are putting up a collective 2.20 ERA. How are the other 29 teams faring?

  • Braves Farm Report: Hanson Strikes Out 10 In 4.1 Innings

    In a Triple-A start on Thursday, Atlanta Braves' top prospect Tommy Hanson struck out 10, walked two and gave up three hits in 4.1 scoreless innings.

  • Jones Hoping Braves Can Play With Phils, Mets

    Braves third baseman Chipper Jones believes that the team can play with the Phillies and Mets, and hopes to be competitive all season.

  • Atlanta's Schafer Hits HR In First At-Bat

    Braves rookie outfielder Jordan Schafer hit a home run in his first Major League at-bat on Sunday night.

  • Braves To Retire Maddux's Number

    Greg Maddux spent some of his best seasons with the Braves, and the team will honor him by retiring his No. 31 this summer.

  • Lowe Hopes To Turn Opening Day Fortunes

    Derek Lowe, who will start for the Braves on Opening Day, hopes to reverse his fortunes on the first day of the season.

  • Ohman Rejected Two-Year Deal With Braves

    Left-handed reliever Will Ohman, who signed a one-year deal with the Dodgers recently, rejected a two-year pact with the Braves.