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With the first Spring Training game later today, it is time to look at the last four non-roster invitees that the Braves have in camp with them. These four players include two infield and two outfield prospects. á Brandon Hicks Originally drafted in the third round back in 2007, Hicks hasnÆt lived up to the promise that made Baseball America project him to be the starter at third base in 2012. After hitting .285 in ...

Atlanta Braves: 5 Bold Predictions for 2010

Posted: 17th February 2010 by Brett Kettyle in MLB
The Braves are reporting to Spring Camp on Friday, and after an off-season full of moves, hopes are high heading into the 2010 season. With a strong starting rotation, and a revamped offense and bullpen, the Braves think that 2010 will be the year that they return to the post-season. Here are 5 Bold Predictions for the Braves in 2010, 5 things that might have a slim chance of occurring, but would ...

Top Five “Brave” Surprises Of 2009

Posted: 16th November 2009 by Brett Kettyle in MLB
The 2009 season is in the books, and it was one of, if not the, most frustrating seasons I can remember for the Braves. To look back at the year that was, I will make lists of five, covering everything from disappointments to off-season moves I would like to see made. The 2009 season fell short of my (and many other Braves fans) expectations, so to start off this season review I ...

Atlanta Braves Must Solve the Nationals to Have a Shot at October

Posted: 24th September 2009 by Brett Kettyle in MLB
With 10 games left to go in the 2009 season, the Atlanta Braves are currently four games behind the Colorado Rockies in the hunt for the Wild Card. To say the least, the 2009 season has been extremely frustrating for Braves fans. Whether it be Bobby Cox’s decisions on bullpen management, Yunel Escobar’s lack of hustle or clutch hitting disappearing for games at a time, the Braves have not played as ...