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January 2008
- Rolen, Glaus May Swap Cities
  
  ESPN | Jan 12, 08 10:14 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - Scott Rolen, who has become increasingly unhappy in St. Louis, specifically with manager Tony LaRussa, is reportedly headed to Toronto in exchange for fellow third baseman Troy Glaus. Both sluggers have fought injuries, with each missing more than 45 games in 2007. The deal is contingent on both players passing physicals on Monday, according to ESPN. More »
  
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  MLB • baseball • St. Louis Cardinals • Toronto Blue Jays • Atlanta Braves • Oakland Athletics • Hot Stove
October 2007
- Braves Trade Renteria for Prospects
  
  Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Oct 29, 07 11:12 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - The Tigers have signaled that the future is now; with the window closing on last year's AL champions, Detroit has traded two stellar prospects for the veteran bat and glove of Edgar Renteria. Atlanta will receive righty fireballer Jair Jurrjens, 21, and outfielder Gorkys Hernandez, 20, who hit .293 and stole 54 bases with Class A last year. More »
  
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  MLB • baseball • Detroit Tigers • Atlanta Braves • John Smoltz • Carlos Guillen • Edgar Renteria • Jair Jurrjens
- Schuerholz Will Leave Post As Braves' GM
  
  Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Oct 11, 07 5:21 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Atlanta Braves' General Manager John Schuerholz is moving up to become president of the franchise, the Atlanta Journal Constitution reports. He will be succeeded by assistant GM Frank Wren, Braves' CEO Tim McGuirk announced today. Schuerholz was the architect of teams that won 14 straight division titles and the Braves only World Series title in the last 50 years, in 1995. More »
  
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  baseball • Atlanta Braves • John Schuerholz
- Braves Won't Re-Sign Outfielder Andruw Jones
  
  Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Oct 2, 07 7:28 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Andruw Jones’ won’t play for the Braves next season, after Atlanta GM John Schuerholz said the club won't bid for the center fielder's services now that he's a free agent, because of the high salary demands of Jones’ agent, Scott Boras. Schuerholz wouldn’t reveal the specific numbers Boras wanted, but described them as “top tier,” reports the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. More »
  
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  baseball • Atlanta Braves • Andruw Jones
September 2007
- Braves' Loss Marks End of an Era
  
  ESPN | Sep 12, 07 2:06 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - After a 14-year reign at the top of the National League East, the Atlanta Braves have all but ceded the division to the Mets for the second straight season. ESPN cites poor performances from the back end of the rotation, but even stalwart No. 2 pitcher Tim Hudson was out-dueled by New York's Oliver Perez Monday in the 3-2 loss. More »
  
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  MLB • baseball • New York Mets • Atlanta Braves • Tim Hudson • Oliver Perez • NL East • John Schuerholz
August 2007
- Phillies Trounce Mets as Wagner Melts Down
  
  New York Times | Aug 31, 07 3:18 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - The Mets counted on closer Billy Wagner to pull off a crucial two-inning save last night, and he blew it. Wagner surrendered one run in the eighth inning and two in the ninth, the last on a Chase Utley single that won the game 11-0 for Philadelphia. The Phillies' key four-game sweep cut New York's lead to two games in the National League East. More »
  
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  baseball • New York Mets • Philadelphia Phillies • Atlanta Braves • Florida Marlins • Chase Utley • John Smoltz • Tim Hudson • Billy Wagner • NL East • Willie Randolph
- Harris's Grab Wins Series Game for Braves
  
  Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Aug 10, 07 6:32 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Willie Harris made a spectacular ninth-inning grab to rob the Mets' Carlos Delgado of what would have been a game-tying home run. The catch helped preserve a 7-6 win by the Braves, clinching the series victory over the first-place Mets. More »
  
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  MLB • baseball • New York Mets • Atlanta Braves • Carlos Delgado • Tim Hudson • Willie Harris
- Pitcher Clubs Game-Winner in a Pinch
  
  Houston Chronicle | Aug 3, 07 6:18 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Beleaguered Astros starter Jason Jennings came through as a pinch-hitter last night, driving in Jason Lane in the top of the 14th to down the Braves. Houston pitchers had tried mightily to give the game away: Woody Williams allowed seven runs in five frames, and closer Brad Lidge blew a save on a two-run homer in the 12th. More »
  
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  MLB • baseball • Atlanta Braves • Houston Astros
- Teixeira Has Brave New Start
  
  Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Aug 2, 07 5:08 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Slugger Mark Teixeira was a smash in his first Atlanta performance last night, chalking up a three-run blast to lead the Braves to a 12-3 win over Houston. Teixeira, whom Atlanta nabbed in a multi-player deal with Texas this week, was 1-4 with a walk and 4 RBIs, an inaugural performance good enough to bring a full house of 30,000 to its feet. More »
  
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  MLB • Atlanta Braves • Texas Rangers • Houston Astros • Mark Teixeira • Octavio Dotel
- Yanks Deal Proctor to Dodgers
  
  New York Daily News | Aug 1, 07 6:58 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - The Yankees dealt reliever Scott Proctor to the Dodgers yesterday, in exchange for infielder Wilson Betemit. Proctor, who will likely be replaced by minor-league righty Edwar Ramirez, had struggled in the Bronx, giving up four home runs in his last six outings. The Yanks are hoping to add depth to their backup roster with the versatile Betemit. More »
  
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  MLB • baseball • New York Yankees • New York Mets • Los Angeles Dodgers • Atlanta Braves • Kansas City Royals • sports trade • Mark Teixeira • Bronx • Wilson Betemit • Scott Proctor • Kyle Davies
July 2007
- Exit Texas for Teixeira?
  
  New York Times | Jul 31, 07 4:57 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - The Braves are close to a deal with the Rangers for slugger Mark Teixeira, who will correct a power outage at first base. The Rangers will receive a handful of prospects, including majors-ready catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia. With Brian McCann installed long-term behind the plate, the Braves could afford to lose the much-sought-after rookie. More »
  
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  MLB • Atlanta Braves • Texas Rangers • Mark Teixeira • Brian McCann • Jarrod Saltalamacchia
- Bonds Sits One Out Before Crack at Record
  
  San Francisco Chronicle | Jul 26, 07 5:05 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - After playing all 13 innings of a loss to Atlanta on Tuesday, Barry Bonds sat out last night's match-up at his home park in San Francisco to rest up. "He's just getting a day," said the team manager, insisting that the 43-year-old slugger still aims to crack Hank Aaron's home run record during this seven-game homestand. More »
  
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  Chicago Cubs • San Francisco Giants • Barry Bonds • Los Angeles Dodgers • Atlanta Braves • Hank Aaron • Pedro Feliz • Fred Lewis
- Franco Returns 'Home' to Atlanta
  
  Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Jul 20, 07 6:27 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Giving new meaning to the term "senior circuit," 48-year-old Julio Franco returned to Atlanta last night and drove in two runs in a 10-1 rout of St. Louis. Cut loose by the Mets on July 12, Franco says he's glad to be "home" with the Braves, who won five division championships with the slugger before releasing him in 2005. More »
  
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  baseball • New York Mets • Atlanta Braves • Atlanta • NL East • Bobby Cox
May 2007
- Smoltz Stones Mets for Milestone
  
  Sports Illustrated | May 25, 07 4:53 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Facing off against former teammate Tom Glavine, do-it-all Braves righty John Smoltz prevailed again for his 200th win—the most for any player with 150 saves or more. Smoltz was converted to a closer in 2001 and back to a starter in 2005, and his 154 saves are an Atlanta team record. More »
  
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  MLB • baseball • New York Mets • Atlanta Braves • Tom Glavine • John Smoltz