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MLB Trade Rumors: Braves Looking To Deal Javier Vazquez And Yunel Escobar??

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More photos » by John Bazemore - AP 1 day ago: Atlanta Braves starter Javier Vazquez works in the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies in Atlanta, Thursday, July 2, 2009. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) Browse more photos » ESPN's Buster Olney blog post for today includes a rumor that the Braves are looking to deal SS Yunel Escobar and/or starting pitcher Javier Vazquez...

Catcher Brian McCann the only Braves player to make the NL All-Star team

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More photos » by Tom Mihalek - AP Browse more photos » The NL All-Star starters and reserves were announced today , and the only Braves player to make the team was catcher Brian McCann . This is McCann's fourth straight All-Star appearance. He was beaten out for the starting job by Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (St. Louis is hosting the All-Star game, so there may be some ballot stuffing...

MLB Trade Rumors: Andre Ethier To The Braves'?

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More photos » by Mark Avery - AP 5 days ago: Los Angeles Dodgers' Andre Ethier smiles as he approaches home plate after hitting a walk-off game winning home run against the Colorado Rockies in the 13th inning of an baseball game in Los Angeles, Monday, June 29, 2009. (AP Photo/Mark Avery) Browse more photos » After re-reading Buster Olney's Saturday morning blog post regarding the Braves...

Discussion: What Should The Braves Do?

MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | yesterday

The NL East is baseball's tightest division, with four teams no more than two games out of first place. One of those teams is the 39-40 Atlanta Braves, who wouldn't mind adding a bat even after acquiring Nate McLouth. We've seen Javier Vazquez and Yunel Escobar mentioned as possible trade bait, both of whom could bring back a significant piece or two. What do you guys think, should the Braves trade...

Olney's Latest: Atlanta's Potential Trade Partners

MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | yesterday

ESPN.com's Buster Olney chimes in with some players and teams that could matchup in a trade with the Braves, who could dangle Javier Vazquez and/or Yunel Escobar as bait. Most of the rumors are just Olney's own speculation, but let's round 'em up anyway. The Red Sox have liked Escobar for a while, but don't match up very well for a trade. Olney mentions that Jacoby Ellsbury might be the only fit since...

Braves Rumors: Vazquez, Escobar

MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com (Free subscription) | 07/03/2009

Dave O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution says the Braves could deal Javier Vazquez or Yunel Escobar this month. Here are the details: Bobby Cox and Frank Wren were deep in discussion for over an hour yesterday, so O'Brien has no doubt "they're seriously trying to make a move." Yesterday, O'Brien reported that the Braves planned to wait before making any deals. The Braves don't want...

Game 78 Recap: Phillies 2, Braves 5... OMG a sweep!

Talking Chop (Free subscription) | 07/03/2009

More photos » by John Bazemore - AP Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Mike Gonzalez, left, and Philadelphia Phillies Jayson Werth look for the umpire's call after Werth tried to score from third on a wild pitch in the eighth inning of a baseball game in Atlanta, Thursday July 2, 2009. Werth was out and Atlanta won 5-2. Browse more photos » I can't believe we actually swept the Phillies . Our...

Winning Streak Applesauce - Mets Sign Urbina, Royals Ban Rany, Joey Chestnut vs. Kobayashi

Amazin' Avenue (Free subscription) | 07/03/2009

Down 5-0 against a pretty darn good pitcher in Paul Maholm , the Mets came back to win in extra innings (but not without some Frankie drama mixed in). For the umpteenth time, can everyone stop saying this team lacks leadership/edge/grission? I'm looking at you John Franco . Meet the Mets With the Phillies loss to the Braves last night, the Mets are just 1 game out of first place. Pitching matchups...

Cut it out!: Phillies at Braves Game Thread, July 2, 2009

The Good Phight (Free subscription) | 07/03/2009

Phillies: Please stop sucking. Discuss the game below. Next Game Philadelphia Phillies @ Atlanta Braves Thursday, Jul 2, 2009, 7:10 PM EDT Turner Field J.A. Happ vs Javier Vazquez Mostly clear. Game time temperature around 85. Complete Coverage > W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB K ERA WHIP 2009 - J.A. Happ 5-0 19 7 1 1 0 0 66.0 53 22 22 8 28 45 3.00 1.23 W-L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HR BB...

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Open Thread 7/2: Phillies at Braves

Talking Chop (Free subscription) | 07/03/2009

More photos » by John Bazemore - AP Browse more photos » Do I dare even say the s-word? We certainly have the right pitcher on the mound, and a guy who watched the Surgeon disembowel the Phillies last night. Hey karma! Our Braves need some of that good stuff you got. Current Series Braves lead the series 2-0 Tue 06/30 WP: Peter Moylan ( - ) LP: Chan Ho Park ( - ) 5 - 4 win Wed 07/01 WP:...

Gameday: Phillies (39-36) At Braves (37-40)

Phillies Nation (Free subscription) | 07/02/2009

Philadelphia Phillies (39-36) at Atlanta Braves (37-40) J.A Happ (5-0, 3.33 ERA) vs. Javier Vazquez (5-7, 3.04 ERA) Time: 7:00 p.m at Turner Field Weather: Partly Cloudy, 90 TV: Comcast Sportsnet Twitter: Phillies Nation “I think today’s a good indication of what he can do and what his capabilities are,” Charlie Manuel said on Saturday after J.A Happ threw his first [...]

Picking an All-Star Team

McCovey Chronicles (Free subscription) | 07/02/2009

Have you ever tried to fill out an All-Star roster? The way it’s supposed to be, with one All-Star from every team? This is my first try. Good gravy. It sucks. You know what, A’s and Cubs? You screw everything up. Go away. My feeble attempt, after spending more than an hour staring at stats and rosters: NL Brian McCann Yadier Molina Albert Pujols Adrian Gonzalez Joey Votto Prince Fielder...

Bad Things

We Should Be GM's (Free subscription) | 07/02/2009

Bad Thing- Jimmy Rollins is hitless in his last 27 at bats. Yes, the same Jimmy Rollins that was the 2007 NL MVP. The same Jimmy Rollins that remains leading off for the defending World Series champions. The same Jimmy Rollins that is batting .205 with a .569 OPS. That Jimmy Rollins is now officially classified in the "suck" department. This isn't a slump, this isn't a funk, it's a shitty...

Quick Fix: LC Davis vs Javier Vazquez Added to Affliction “Trilogy” Undercard

Driive (Free subscription) | 07/02/2009

MMAWeekly.com reports that a Featherweight bout has been confirmed by Affliction VP Tom Atencio as LC Davis (13-2) will be facing off against Javier Vazquez (13-2) at the Affliction “Trilogy” undercard on August 1, from the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. Vazquez who has been injury riddled the past few years picked up a first round [...]

Call it June 31st: Braves 11, Phillies 1

The Good Phight (Free subscription) | 07/02/2009

More photos » by John Bazemore - AP Braves starter Jair Jurrjens held the Phillies hitless through 6 2/3 innings in Atlanta's blowout win Wednesday night. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) Browse more photos » Not much to see here. Cole Hamels struggled to keep his composure early, allowing a third-inning bloop single to opposing pitcher Jair Jurrjens and some close calls that went against him from...