In the same day that saw Kenshin Kawakami announce his signing with the Braves, Derek Lowe agreed to terms with us and will ink the contract pending his phyiscal on Wednesday.
The deal is a 4 year $60 mill free agent signing that saw the Mets among teams losing out on acquiring his services.
So that’s 2 [...]
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January 13, 2009
Braves Add Another New Cast Member- Derek Lowe
January 11, 2009
Moving On
When it comes to Braves faves of all time, John Smoltz topped my list. But even beyond the Braves, he will remain my favorite baseball player of all time.
However, from my childhood I recall with vivid clarity my fascination with Dale Murphy. The player who received cheers like no one else whenever he stepped up [...]
December 17, 2008
Perhaps the Braves Spoke to Soon…
Don’t blame me! I told you yesterday the ink had not yet dried and to not get too mad, happy, disappointed, or however you took the “news” of Furcal becoming a Brave once more. At this point, the Dodgers have re-buttered their bread and are going even harder after the coveted shortstop.
Rather than following through [...]
December 16, 2008
Braves to Welcome Back, Furcal
Every thing is in place but the ink on the paper hasn’t quite dried so don’t get TOO excited…
But the Braves have reached an agreement this week that will bring fan favorite Furcal, the 2000 NL ROY, back to where he started it all.
What?
Yea… that was my first thought too.
True, we do already have a highly regarded shortstop [...]
December 11, 2008
If Smoltz Leaves… He’s Taking My Battered and Bloody Heart With Him
It’s unfathomable. Unthinkable. It would be even more bizarro than watching Glavine depart for the Mets after 2002.
He’s my favorite. He and The Murph share a distinct place in my heart. Mr. 3000. Mr. Brave. An idol I’ve admired from childhood to adulthood and for all those years, a Brave.
How can he wear a uniform [...]
