The Atlanta Braves brass are at it again. This time they shipped 31-year old journeyman pitcher Lucas Harrell and 27-year old lefty reliever Dario Alvarez, who has spent the bulk of his career in he minor leagues, to the Texas Rangers for the exciting big bat of second baseman Travis Demeritte.
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Positive takeaways from the Soroka vs. Keller showdown in Rome
I live in Atlanta, Georgia. Being a minor league writer is very tough because there isn’t a team less than an hour away from me. There’s a lot of travel involved when I don’t want to watch a prospect on MiLB.TV and in person.
That being said, when I drive to a game — especially one that is featuring two of the more highly touted pitching prospects in Low-A ball — I have high expectations.
I went to Rome Monday night, excited to see the Rome Braves Mike Soroka and West Virginia Power’s Mitch Keller duke it out. Instead I watched a game that 13 combined runs were scored.
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The Atlanta Braves Austin Riley getting into the swing of things [Interview]
ROME, GA — The Atlanta Braves went into full rebuild mode last season. John Hart took the helm and began a new era of Braves baseball, getting a lot of big money stars off the books in exchange for a bevy of elite, young prospects. They also made a big haul in the first round of the 2015 MLB Draft.
Onward for my exclusive interview with Braves prospect Austin Riley
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Meet the Atlanta Braves Max Fried [Interview]
Max Fried was the big chip acquired by the Atlanta Braves in the Justin Upton deal two offseason ago. Just 20-years old at the time of the trade, Fried was one of the most exciting left-handed prospects in baseball, hovering around the Top 50 slot just two years after being drafted seventh overall by the San Diego Padres.
The only problem was, Fried was coming off Tommy John surgery and wouldn’t pitch at all last season.
Coming off of two scoreless outings, I headed out to Rome to check out Fried’s recovery in person and I caught up with him after the game to discuss life as a Brave.
Atlanta Braves memories: the last days at the Ted
It’s amazing to me. Yesterday, June 11th was the first Atlanta Braves game I have gone to this season. Looking back over the years, I would say I probably average 20 games a season at Turner Field, and the two times in my 13 years here that I missed Opening Day, I made it to Opening Weekend.
Grant it, I have been busy with more work and family life than I have ever been, but there is no denying that some of that has to do with the product on the field. Yesterday reminded me of one thing, however.
I’m going to miss Turner Field.
How long until Tyrell Jenkins makes his debut with the Atlanta Braves?
(this article is my latest at minorleagueball.com)
Tyrell Jenkins followed up a rocky first start with a great outing for the Gwinnett Braves this past week. Finally putting together a healthy season in 2015, just how close is Jenkins to the Atlanta Braves big league rotation?
The Atlanta Braves Max Fried on the comeback trail
The Atlanta Braves are tough to watch right now. When you look over their April schedule, it doesn’t appear that it will get any better anytime in the near future.
Remember though, Tomahawk Faithful, that was the plan. What Braves fans should be happy about is that their big names on the farm that are part of this big rebuilding process are off to a great start.
My latest prospect profile from Today’s Knuckleball takes a look at one of the first pieces acquired under the John Hart Era of Braves baseball. Max Fried was the centerpiece of the Justin Upton deal. A year after sitting out from Tommy John, he was back on the mound. How did he do?
The Atlanta Braves 2016 over/under game
Yesterday was Opening Day. The Atlanta Braves teased their fans in the last home opener at The Ted as the Washington Nationals came back in extra innings to win the game.
Earlier in the day on the way to work, I tuned in to The Front Row on 680 the Fan. Steak Shapiro, Sandra Golden and Brian Finneran were playing what they called the Atlanta Braves Over/Under Game. Steak would read a stat and poll Finneran, Sandra and some of their listeners for their thoughts.
Well, now you get to hear mine.
Keep reading for the over and unders on the 2016 Braves season.
He’s back! Francoeur lands a spot on the Atlanta Braves Opening Day roster
The Atlanta Braves — who shed the contract of veteran Nick Swisher a mere few days ago — made an announcement that made Braves fans of yesteryear pretty happy. Jeff Francoeur — who captured the nation’s attention as a rookie — is back for the last season at The Ted.
Simply put, it’s a great move.
Keep reading to why Frenchy is huge for this Atlanta Braves team.
The Atlanta Braves: The good and the bad of Spring Training… thus far
The first week of Spring Training is in the books and the Atlanta Braves are sitting pretty much exactly where people thought they would be. They are currently 1-4 in Grapefruit League action, but as we all know, what happens in Orlando isn’t necessarily about the wins and the losses, it’s about getting better.
So, are the Braves getting better?
Keep reading for thoughts on the Braves Spring Training thus far.
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