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Closing the deal: Braves obtain veteran closer Wagner

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009

Relief pitcher Billy Wagner, the newest Atlanta Brave, recorded 159 pitches of at least 100 mph in one season. He hit 101 once -- in Turner Field....
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Braves bringing back Hudson; which pitcher's on trade block?

It's all over but the signing. The Atlanta Braves and Tim Hudson have completed negotiations on a three-year deal worth about $9 million per to...
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It's all over but the crying for Atlanta Braves

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It ended with the Atlanta Braves in bizarro world, with the team 90 feet from tying the game -- and 180 feet from winning it -- despite striking out...
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One more year: Braves' plan with Bobby Cox makes sense

After Yunel Escobar recently ran half-assed to first base on a grounder, Bobby Cox did not hesitate. The Braves...
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Hard to believe: Chipper Jones an average player

The Atlanta Braves hang by an ever-fraying thread in the National League playoff chase, for which there are many reasons. Numero uno: Chipper Jones,...
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Hudson's impressive return gives Braves a six-pack of starters

Tim Hudson had waited 403 days between major league starts with the Atlanta Braves. What's another three hours? Torture is what it was. But Hudson...
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Phils kill Braves' division title hopes

At least the Atlanta Braves need only pay heed to one set of standings -- the National League wild-card race -- from here on. As for the NL East, they...
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Playing his Cards right, Smoltz signs with St. Louis

Get out your September calendar, the one filled with your most anticipated football games. Mark this down on the dates 11th through 13th: John Smoltz...
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Braves bats silent, not deadly, in series loss to Phils

While you were sleeping, the Atlanta Braves hitters were sleep-walking to the plate. Their 4-1 loss to the Phillies at Turner Field ended at 12:30...
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Weekend Braves-Phils series could shape rest of season

OK, Atlantans. Get your mind off that other sports news about your former favorite player and that other Philly team. Michael Vick and the Eagles can...
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