BRAVES NEWS AND LINKS

Hampton outdueled by Johnson
(Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:00:00 EDT)
Mike Hampton pitched into the eighth inning for the first time in three years, but the Braves were unable to back the lefty's solid start, amassing four hits in a 4-1 loss to the Marlins on Wednesday night.

Opportunity knocks for Anderson
(Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:35:00 EDT)
While trading Mark Kotsay to the Red Sox on Wednesday, the Braves confirmed the next month will be devoted to evaluating those players who are striving to prove they should be kept for the 2009 season. One of those players is Josh Anderson.

Braves get prospect for Kotsay
(Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:36:00 EDT)
The Braves traded outfielder Mark Kotsay to the Red Sox on Wednesday in exchange for Minor League outfielder Luis Sumoza.

Braves sign veteran Dessens
(Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:08:00 EDT)
With four young pitchers in their starting rotation, the Braves have decided to add an older presence for the season's final month.

Kotchman placed on restricted list
(Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:59:00 EDT)
Without any clear indication of when he might be able to play again, the Braves have placed Casey Kotchman on the restricted list.

Escobar's walk-off hit sinks Marlins
(Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:44:00 EDT)
The Braves produced six runs during the final two innings of Tuesday night's 10-9 win over the Marlins at Turner Field. Yunel Escobar's ninth-inning RBI single off Kevin Gregg completed the dramatic comeback.

Kotsay may be Boston-bound
(Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:02:00 EDT)
When the Braves scratched Mark Kotsay from Tuesday night's lineup against the Marlins, they didn't provide a medical explanation, but there's certainly a chance they could make another announcement about him later in the night.

Chipper in good historical company
(Tue, 26 Aug 2008 23:49:00 EDT)
Chipper Jones is undoubtedly one of the greatest players to ever play for the Braves. Calling him the greatest third baseman in the franchise's history, however, could certainly draw some debate.

Cox, Glavine cool with instant replay
(Tue, 26 Aug 2008 20:02:00 EDT)
After Commissioner Bud Selig's announcement Tuesday afternoon that replay will be used to review disputed home run calls, Bobby Cox provided his approval.

Mailbag: Will Braves go after Sabathia?
(Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:30:00 EDT)
Beat reporter Mark Bowman is back to answer questions from fans of the Atlanta Braves in the latest edition of the mailbag. Send in your questions for possible inclusion in a future mailbag!

Reyes roughed up by Cards in finale
(Sun, 24 Aug 2008 19:10:00 EDT)
Brian Barton recorded a career-high three hits, and Albert Pujols drilled a first-inning two-run home run while leading the Cardinals to a 6-3 win over the Braves at Busch Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Braves head home to face Marlins
(Sun, 24 Aug 2008 20:15:00 EDT)
With their postseason hopes at least alive, the Marlins will come to Atlanta on a mission and looking to improve their recent fortunes against the Braves, who have won six of the first 11 games the teams have played this year.

Rookie discusses disappointing year
(Sun, 24 Aug 2008 14:50:00 EDT)
At this time last year, the Braves were thinking Brandon Jones would spend this season platooning in left field with Matt Diaz. Those plans were nixed during Spring Training, and now Jones has to wonder where he might be playing in 2009.

Braves hustle past Cardinals
(Sat, 23 Aug 2008 21:55:00 EDT)
Greg Norton's two-run eighth-inning single gave the Braves a lead they wouldn't relinquish, and they snapped a six-game skid with an 8-4 win over the Cardinals at Busch Stadium on Saturday.

Jones trying to hold off Pujols
(Sat, 23 Aug 2008 22:35:00 EDT)
Chipper Jones is aware he faces competition in his attempt to win his first batting title. With the Cardinals' Albert Pujols displaying one of his usual hitting clinics during this series, it's been impossible for Jones to ignore it.

McDowell wants more fight from Morton
(Sat, 23 Aug 2008 16:35:00 EDT)
Braves pitching coach Roger McDowell has shown patience while allowing Charlie Morton to get adjusted to pitching in the Major Leagues. But now it appears time for some of his instruction to come via tough love.

Braves endure tough night in St. Louis
(Sat, 23 Aug 2008 01:05:00 EDT)
Once the Cardinals concluded their offensive assault at Busch Stadium on Friday night, they'd battered Charlie Morton for the second time in less than a month and claimed a 18-3 win over the Braves, who have lost six straight.

Braves aim to rebound vs. Redbirds
(Sat, 23 Aug 2008 02:00:00 EDT)
Coming off a frustrating defeat, people like to point out that they have a chance to rebound the following day. Whether or not the Braves are able to rebound during Saturday afternoon's game against the Cardinals at Busch Stadium remains to be seen.

Prado adjusting to playing first base
(Fri, 22 Aug 2008 20:50:00 EDT)
With Casey Kotchman on the bereavement list and Greg Norton unavailable because of a sore left shoulder, Martin Prado once again was positioned at first base for Friday night's series opener against the Cardinals at Busch Stadium.

Braves ink Lopez to Minor League deal
(Fri, 22 Aug 2008 21:40:00 EDT)
After watching him complete a bullpen session on Friday, the Braves opted to take a gamble on Rodrigo Lopez and his surgically repaired right elbow. The Braves signed Lopez to a Minor League contract with an option for the 2009 season.

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