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Location: Atlanta, Ga. | Ballpark: Turner Field (50,096) | Spring Training: Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
Owner: Liberty Media | GM: Frank Wren | Manager: Bobby Cox | World Championships: 3
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Braves report: Inside pitch
 

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The Braves' glory years in the 1990s were built on strong starting pitching, and the team was competitive this year thanks to a good starting staff.

In an attempt to maintain the tradition, the Braves were working on a three-year contract for veteran right-hander Tim Hudson.

The details of the contract had not been finalized, but Hudson discussed the deal with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

"I'm excited that I'm going to be with this organization for another three years because I think we have a chance to be really good," he told the newspaper. "I'm excited about being able to help the organization get back to the position we used to be in, which is a championship club. To me, being part of that is more special than going through free agency and just going to the team I think has the best chance to win the World Series."

After missing most of the 2009 season following Tommy John elbow surgery, Hudson returned to finish strong. He made seven starts and went 2-1 with a 3.61 ERA.

With Hudson having proven the health of his elbow, the Braves were prepared to lock him up long term. The team holds a $12 million option for 2010 on his current contract, but that would be superseded by the new deal.

When Hudson joined the rotation late in the season, the Braves bumped Kenshin Kawakami to the bullpen. The Braves also have solid veterans Javier Vazquez and Derek Lowe and promising youngsters Jair Jurrjens and Tommy Hanson under contract, giving them six potential starting pitchers.

The team could explore trading a starting pitcher for an outfielder or possibly a first baseman, if Adam LaRoche leaves as a free agent.

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November 10, 2009 9:28 am

David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution is reporting that "Someone here at the meetings who would probably know, told me the Braves have at least ...(more)

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November 9, 2009 11:33 pm
I have been thinking about our outfield situation and have come up with an idea.  I think the Braves should try to trade for Carlos Lee of the Astros.  He is a righthanded power hitter that we need and a good solid player.  I know he is signed for a couple more ye ...(more)
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October 26, 2009 4:51 pm

Some of these will be no brainers, but here are MY priorities for the Braves this offseason - Wren may have different ones, we'll see.

1.  Hudson.  Huddy's situation is the keystone that will hold the Arch of the offseason together.  If we buy him out, then we really can't feel comfortable with shopping KK, Lowe ...(more)

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November 4, 2009 10:53 am
The Brewers are looking for starting pitching, and that's what the Braves have.
We send them Javier Vasquez, Kris Medlin and Jordan Schafer for Ryan Braun (sign him long term to a similar deal that we gave BMa
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November 5, 2009 2:03 pm
Let Derek Lowe go for a bucket of balls?  Seriously if someone like the Yankees want him (which I hear they are looking for at least 1 starter for next year), just let him go...

You then go out and sign
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October 29, 2009 10:53 am
 The AJC and ESPN are reporting that the Braves and Hudson are close to getting a deal done and he may sign at the first of next week. Saying 3 years at around 9 million dollars. My question is, if this comes to fruition, which one of these do we trade for the bat, Javier V. or Lowe? I hope it is Lowe, but probably will get more for Ja ...(more)
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November 7, 2009 11:10 pm
All right we need 2 bats. I have 2 different ideas.

First trade Vazquez and Freeman for Fielder and cash. Then trade a pick or low level prospect for Alex Rios. Resign Hudson.

2nd trade Freeman, Medlin, and B. Jones for Billy B
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November 5, 2009 10:27 am
Xavier Nady's name has popped up as a possible Free Agent for the Braves.  He prob. could be had for a 3 year deal in the 6 million range, with that saying we would have to make sure his surgically repaired elbow is 100%...

Also Cantu and Uggla both have su
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November 5, 2009 9:52 am
On the CBS website it shows the Braves have signed Tim Hudson.  Does anyone know if the deal is done and what he signed for? 
I took a break and read more and it states that it's a done deal and will be announced after the WS which is over now.  The Br
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November 9, 2009 3:18 pm
Yes I said it.  Give in to the high demands of Scott Boras and sign Matt Holliday no matter what the cost.  Give Boras his typical no trade clause that he is so crazy about.  Back load the contract so that by the time it gets into serious money we have ...(more)
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October 18, 2009 11:32 am
Do we have the resources to sign Jason Bay?

A couple of scenarios...
We let Adam LaRouche walk and move Martin Prado to 1st base, Kelly Johnson plays 2nd base.  We sign Jas
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November 8, 2009 10:07 pm
Ho-Ho-Ho!!!.I hope everyone is excited about the anticipation of early Christmas for baseball Bravo fans across this nation! That's right baseball enthusiasts...MLB's Winter Meetings are about to kick-off! How will we fill up our stockings and wrap our presents this holiday season remains a mystery, but this version could have an interesting twist in the least in Atlanta, Ga.

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November 5, 2009 9:57 am
The Braves signed Scott Proctor to a deal, terms weren't announced.  He missed all of last year with the Marlins (Tommy John Surgery), he had it fairly early in the year so he should be good to go.  He is ...(more)
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November 2, 2009 9:08 pm
Yikes! I just read where our front office braintrust is supposedly pondering an acquisition of Matt Capps from Pittsburgh($2.3 mil./2 yrs arbitration left) to assume our closer role!?! Hey! Forgive me 'Bucs fans but I'm remembering that this past season was somewhat a rollercoaster for Mr.Capps. View with caution 2009 stats:54 in ...(more)
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October 30, 2009 9:55 am
We need to acquire a closer, big bat and speedy leadoff guy and I think we can compete with ANYONE in MLB.  We have the rotation and leadership to.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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