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Braves add five pitchers to 40-man roster

ATLANTA -- The Braves have chosen to protect an additional five pitchers from the Rule 5 Draft by adding them to their 40-man roster. The latest roster additions include three left-handed pitchers -- Jose Ortegano, Lee Hyde and Jonny Venters -- and ...

From MARK BOWMAN, MLB.com,  20 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Major League Baseball

Braves could add to 40-man roster

ATLANTA -- As they continue to target moves they could make on the free agent and trade markets, the Braves will have to accordingly set their 40-man roster before Friday comes to a close. All Major League clubs must meet this deadline to protect ...

From MARK BOWMAN, MLB.com,  19 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Matt Young,  Ryan Church,  Kelly Johnson,  Major League Baseball

Lowe trade not out of the question

ATLANTA -- When it became apparent that the Braves were going to move one of their two veteran starters, it was easy to dismiss the possibility that they might be able to move Derek Lowe. Coming off a season during which he posted a 4.67 ERA -- his ...

From MARK BOWMAN, MLB.com,  19 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Cy Young,  Derek Lowe,  National League,  John Lackey,  New York Yankees

Vazquez lands among elite in Cy voting

ATLANTA -- Braves right-hander Javier Vazquez gained one of the two votes not cast for Tim Lincecum, Chris Carpenter or Adam Wainwright in the balloting for this year's National League Cy Young Award, finishing fourth. When the results were ...

From MARK BOWMAN, MLB.com,  19 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Cy Young,  Chris Carpenter,  Adam Wainwright,  Javier Vazquez,  Tim Lincecum

Patience a free-agent virtue for Braves

ATLANTA -- Last year, the Braves aggressively attacked the free-agent market in search of top-flight starting pitchers. As this year's free-agent season begins, it appears they could be one of a number of teams that show patience before attempting to ...

From MARK BOWMAN, MLB.com,  19 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Derek Lowe,  Javier Vazquez,  Frank Wren,  John Lackey,  Rafael Soriano

Hudsons reach out with new foundation

ATLANTA -- Through their many charitable endeavors, Braves pitcher Tim Hudson and his wife, Kim, have often encountered a child who touches their hearts and provides a reminder of the many blessings they've received. One of those kids is Ashley ...

From MARK BOWMAN, MLB.com,  18 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Tim Hudson,  Joe Nichols,  Blake Shelton,  Fred Brown,  Josh Gracin

Vazquez, Jurrjens could garner Cy attention

ATLANTA -- Jair Jurrjens and Javier Vazquez know that they'll have to wait at least one more year before capturing the National League Cy Young Award. But these two Braves hurlers could both figure prominently when this year's balloting results are ...

From MARK BOWMAN, MLB.com,  18 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Cy Young,  Jair Jurrjens,  Javier Vazquez,  National League,  Tom Glavine

Cox finishes fifth in NL MOY voting

ATLANTA -- Bobby Cox has announced that he plans to end his legendary career at the conclusion of the 2010 season. But at 68 years old, he can take pride in the fact that he is still regarded among the game's top managers. Cox finished fifth in the ...

From MARK BOWMAN, MLB.com,  18 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Bobby Cox,  National League,  Jim Tracy,  Tony La Russa,  Joe Torre

Gonzalez goes with Boras for agent

ATLANTA -- Mike Gonzalez has already drawn strong attention from a number of different teams looking for a closer and as he continues to determine where he'll pitch next year, he'll do so under the advisement of Scott Boras. Two Major League sources ...

From MARK BOWMAN, MLB.com,  17 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Philadelphia Phillies,  Mike Gonzalez,  Scott Boras,  Rafael Soriano,  Brad Lidge

Inbox: Deep-six depth in rotation?

Do you think keeping six starting pitchers is a good idea? The Braves can leave the rotation like it was in September and have Kenshin Kawakami as their closer. -- Dennis B., Hendersonville, N.C. Just one year removed from a summer when it seemed ...

From MARK BOWMAN, MLB.com,  17 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Kenshin Kawakami,  Javier Vazquez,  Derek Lowe,  Jair Jurrjens,  Tim Hudson

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