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Smoltz Strikes Out Nine in Five Innings
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Former Atlanta Braves pitcher John Smoltz had a very impressive debut with the St. Louis Cardinals. Smoltz had nine strikeouts through five innings as the Cardinals lead the San Diego Padres 5-2 in the top of the ninth. Boston Red Sox fans are wondering why he couldn’t do this in Boston earlier this season. If [...]
Smoltz Still a Starter
Former Atlanta Braves pitcher John Smoltz will likely start for the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. Smoltz will get a chance to start a couple of games before the Cardinals try him as a set-up man. Is Smoltz the final piece for the Cardinals to make a World Series run?
Five NFL Teams Want Vick
A league source told Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio that five teams are interested in former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick. Tony Dungy said during last night’s Pro Football Hall of Fame Game that several teams have contacted him about Vick and he expects Vick to sign with a team soon. [PFT]Â It will be interesting [...]
Smoltz Headed back to Atlanta?
John Smoltz was cut on Friday by the Boston Red Sox and now there are rumors of Smoltz moving back to the bullpen. The AJC’s Mark Bradley asked the following question today: “Do you think Smoltz should be re-signed to help in the Braves bullpen?” [AJC]Â The Braves could use another relief pitcher, but I will [...]
Manny is Just Being Manny (By Manny I Mean Dumb)
I am sitting here watching the Atlanta Braves/Los Angeles Dogers game and Dodgers outfielder Manny Ramirez tried to tag up and beat out a throw from Braves shortstop Yunel Escobar. The problem here is Escobar caught the ball in shallow left and threw the ball to the plate and catcher Brian McCann could have finished [...]
MLB Headlines (John Smoltz is Done)
Frank Wren deserves an apology: Where are all the “experts” and analysts that ripped Atlanta Braves GM Frank Wren when he decided not to re-sign pitchers John Smoltz and Tom Glavine? Smoltz and Glavine are a combined 2-5 with an 8.32 ERA this season. (Hint: Glavine hasn’t pitched all season.) Smoltz might be done forever [...]
Jason Heyward – The Next Darryl Strawberry
Atlanta Braves’ fans better hope highly touted prospect Jason Heyward is not like Darryl Strawberry off-the-field, but two baseball experts think Heyward reminds them of a young Strawberry. [MLB Trade Rumors & ESPN]Â This power-hitting outfielder might be the only chance the Braves have of making the playoffs. Expect him to get called up to the [...]
Late Night Links (Lil Wayne Was Not Shot)
Bralyon Edwards fakes: The Cleveland Browns wide receiver has missed practices with a mysterious injury that he might have suffered while playing basketball. According to Mike Florio, some league insiders are wondering whether Edwards is faking it. This combined with moron Eric Mangini makes this season a disaster for the Browns. [PFT]
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Afternoon Updates (Iverson going to Europe?)
Another HKS woman ties the knot: Heroes actress Ali Larter tied the knot with fiancé Haynes MacArthur on Saturday. We loved her ever since her whip cream bikini in Varsity Blues. [E Online]
An Eagle starter is done for the season: Philadelphia Eagles middle linebacker Stewart Bradley suffered a torn ACL during a scrimmage on Sunday. [...]
Atlanta Braves Bring Back Adam LaRoche
The Atlanta Braves traded first baseman Casey Kotchman to the Boston Red Sox for former Braves first baseman Adam LaRoche. Laroche is batting .248 with 13 home runs and 43 RBIs on the season while Kotchman is batting .282 with six homers and 41 RBIs. [ESPN]