Posted on June 14, 2008 by bravesooner10
You have got to be kidding me! It has gotten to the point to where the freak injury suffered by Chipper Jones during batting practice Friday night didn’t even surprise me. In fact, it was almost expected. If your name is Tim Hudson, or if you play a key roll for the Braves, you should [...]
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Posted on June 13, 2008 by bravesooner10
In my life there have been three sports figures that I have learned to never bet against. Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, and John Smoltz. So, when Smoltz says he still expects to pitch again, even after Tuesday’s season-ending arthroscopic shoulder surgery, I feel inclined to believe him. But, I think this time I just won’t bet [...]
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Posted on June 10, 2008 by bravesooner10
As I settle in to my couch to watch the Braves play the first of a three game series in Chicago against the Cubs, it only takes two innings to remind me that the ‘08 version of the Bravo’s just can’t catch a break. The only thing that has not gone wrong this year for the Braves [...]
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Posted on June 10, 2008 by bravesooner10
In 2005 Jeff Francoeur did more than make an impact for the Atlanta Braves. He also gave fans reason to be excited about the future. With stars like Chipper Jones, and John Smoltz starting to age, and Andruw Jones nearing the end of his contract, Braves fans were happy to see the Atlanta native make a big splash.
The [...]
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