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Liberty Media buys Atlanta Braves - February 2007 Review

Wed, 28 Feb 2007 23:20:54 +0000

2/6/07 Former Braves right-handed pitcher Lew Burdette died at 80.
2/11/07 Agreed to terms with right-handed pitcher Oscar Villareal on a one-year contract.
2/13/07 Liberty Media Corp. agreed to terms to purchase the Atlanta Braves from Time Warner.
2/15/07 Invited infielder Yunel Escobar, left-handed pitcher Matt Harrison, first baseman Carlos Mendez, catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia and catcher Clint Sammons to attend major league Spring Training.

AnswerTips

Wed, 28 Feb 2007 19:56:13 +0000

Some of you may have noticed that I installed AnswerTips on the blog a couple weeks ago. You can now double-click any (unlinked) word in any post (including this one - try it out) and it will trigger a bubble with instant information about the word/phrase.

The tool is also capable of performing a contextual analysis. If you double-click on the word “Jones” in each of the names below you’ll get 2 different biographies because it takes into account the words before and after the one you double-click.

Chipper Jones
Andruw Jones

If you have a blog or website I recommend integrating this free tool into it. Not only is it a cool feature but it can help keep visitors on your site/blog. They no longer have to run off to Google to get information about a term or person you mention on your site. You can get the javascript code to add it to your site at http://www.answers.com/main/answertips.jsp Then copy and paste the code into the pages you want it on.

Here’s what it looks like in action:

Let me know how you like it and if you experience any problems with it.

Adam LaRoche traded for Mike Gonzalez - January 2007 Review

Wed, 31 Jan 2007 20:54:49 +0000

1/4/07 Atlanta Braves announced 2007 Spring Training Schedule.
1/6/07 Atlanta Braves spring training tickets for 2007 made available for sale.
1/16/07 Agreed to terms with RHP Rafael Soriano on one-year contract.
1/18/07 Signed outfielder/first baseman Craig Wilson to one-year contract.
1/19/07 Traded first baseman Adam LaRoche & outfielder Jamie Romak to Pirates in exchange for left-handed pitcher Mike Gonzalez & shortstop Brent Lillibridge.
1/30/07 Announced 2007 spring TV/radio schedule.

Horacio Ramirez traded for Rafael Soriano - December 2006 Review

Mon, 01 Jan 2007 00:09:05 +0000

12/3/06 Signed right-handed pitcher Tanyon Sturtze to one-year contract.
12/7/06 Traded left-handed pitcher Horacio Ramirez to Mariners in exchange for right-handed pitcher Rafael Soriano.
12/7/06 Announced that they lost right-handed pitcher Sean White to Pirates in the Rule 5 Draft.
12/9/06 Signed outfielder Willie Harris to minor league contract and invited him to Spring Training.
12/12/06 Declined to tender 2007 contract offers to second baseman Marcus Giles and right-handed pitcher Chris Reitsma.
12/14/06 Invited right-handed pitcher Buddy Carlyle, left-handed pitcher Steve Colyer, outfielder Doug Clark, catcher Iker Franco, and catcher Corky Miller to attend major league Spring Training.
12/20/06 Atlanta Braves named Chip Caray and Joe Simpson as 2007 TBS broadcast team.
12/20/06 Signed infielder/outfielder Chris Woodward to a one-year contract.

Andruw Jones wins 9th straight Gold Glove - November 2006 Review

Thu, 30 Nov 2006 23:41:08 +0000

11/1/06 Activated right-handed pitcher Blaine Boyer, left-handed pitcher Mike Hampton, outfielder Kelly Johnson, right-handed pitcher Chris Reitsma, and right-handed pitcher Phil Stockman from 60-day disabled list.
11/2/06 Named Dave Brundage manager of Triple-A Richmond.
11/3/06 Andruw Jones won ninth consecutive Gold Glove Award.
11/4/06 Signed left-handed pitcher Steve Colyer to minor league contract and invited him to Spring Training.
11/7/06 Former Braves right-handed pitcher Johnny Sain died at 89.
11/10/06 Brian McCann named 2006 Silver Slugger Award winner.
11/20/06 Announced outfielder T.J. Bohn was claimed off waivers from Mariners and purchased contracts of right-handed pitcher Jonathan Johnson & outfielder Gregor Blanco from Triple-A Richmond.
11/22/06 Atlanta Braves season tickets for 2007 season made available for sale.

Pat Corrales out as Braves overhaul coaching staff - October 2006 Review

Tue, 31 Oct 2006 22:42:44 +0000

10/3/06 Replaced third base coach Fredi Gonzalez with Brian Snitker, bullpen coach Bobby Dews with Eddie Perez, and bench coach Pat Corrales with Chino Cadahia.
10/10/06 Released left-handed pitcher John Foster, announced left-handed pitcher Wayne Franklin cleared waivers & opted for free agency, and Outrighted outfielder Josh Burrus to Triple-A Richmond.
10/10/06 Andruw Jones and Brian McCann named to The Sporting News National League All-Star Team.
10/12/06 Purchased contract of right-handed pitcher Manny Acosta from Triple-A Richmond, outrighted right-handed pitcher Kevin Barry to Triple-A Richmond, and announced that right-handed pitcher Ken Ray & infielder Luis Hernandez had been claimed off waivers by the Royals & Orioles respectively.
10/17/06 Named Phillip Wellman manager of Double-A Mississippi.
10/29/06 Announced John Thomson, Danys Baez, Todd Pratt and Daryle Ward had filed for free agency.

Braves streak of 14 playoff appearances ends - September 2006 Review

Sat, 30 Sep 2006 22:10:03 +0000

9/1/06 Activated first baseman Brian Jordan from 60-day disabled list, activated right-handed pitcher Kyle Davies from 60-day disabled list, activated infielder Willy Aybar from 15-day disabled list, recalled catcher Brayan Pena & outfielder Scott Thorman from Triple-A Richmond, and recalled right-handed pitcher Joey Devine from Double-A Mississippi.
9/2/06 Recalled right-handed pitcher Anthony Lerew from Triple-A Richmond.
9/3/06 Recalled right-handed pitcher Peter Moylan from Triple-A Richmond.
9/4/06 Optioned right-handed pitcher Anthony Lerew to Triple-A Richmond.
9/11/06 Tim Hudson named Atlanta Braves 2006 Roberto Clemente Award winner.
9/14/06 Placed third baseman Chipper Jones on 15-day disabled list (strained left oblique) retroactive to September 4th.
9/19/06 Activated third baseman Chipper Jones from 15-day disabled list.
9/20/06 Signed Bob Wickman to one-year contract extension.
9/21/06 Exercised 2007 contract option on John Smoltz.
9/24/06 Atlanta Braves eliminated from postseason play for first time since 1990.
9/25/06 Andruw Jones named National League Co-Player of the Week.
9/26/06 Activated John Thomson from 15-day disabled list.

Luis Atilano traded for Daryle Ward - August 2006 Review

Thu, 31 Aug 2006 22:07:05 +0000

8/5/06 Optioned right-handed pitcher Jason Shiell to Triple-A Richmond.
8/6/06 Purchased contract of left-handed pitcher Wayne Franklin from Triple-A Richmond.
8/11/06 Placed left-handed pitcher Horacio Ramirez on 15-day disabled list, recalled right-handed pitcher Kevin Barry from Triple-A Richmond, and outrighted right-handed pitcher Jason Shiell & first baseman James Jurries to Triple-A Richmond.
8/11/06 Former Atlanta Braves executive Bill Lucas & outfielder Ralph Garr inducted into Braves Hall of Fame.
8/13/06 Placed infielder Willy Aybar on 15-day disabled list (broken left hand) and activated third baseman Chipper Jones from 15-day disabled list.
8/13/06 Rehired Paul Snyder as director of baseball operations.
8/14/06 Matt Diaz set Braves record and ties National League record with 10 hits in 10 consecutive at-bats.
8/15/06 Optioned outfielder Scott Thorman to Triple-A Richmond and recalled right-handed pitcher Lance Cormier from Triple-A Richmond.
8/21/06 Optioned right-handed pitcher Lance Cormier to Triple-A Richmond and recalled infielder Martin Prado from Tiple-A Richmond.
8/23/06 Danys Baez underwent surgery (appendectomy).
8/25/06 Placed right-handed pitcher Danys Baez on 15-day disabled list (appendix) and recalled right-handed pitcher Lance Cormier from Triple-A Richmond.
8/31/06 Traded right-handed pitcher Luis Atilano to the Nationals in exchange for first baseman/outfielder Daryle Ward and moved right-handed pitcher Phil Stockman from 15-day disabled list to 60-day disabled list.

Wilson Betemit traded for Danys Baez & Willy Aybar - July 2006 Review

Mon, 31 Jul 2006 20:14:56 +0000

7/2/06 Placed right-handed pitcher Chris Reitsma on 15-day disabled list (right hand numbness) and recalled right-handed pitcher Kevin Barry from Triple-A Richmond.
7/2/06 Andruw Jones, Brian McCann, and Edgar Renteria named to National League All-Star Team.
7/4/06 Activated right-handed pitcher John Thomson and optioned right-handed pitcher Lance Cormier to Triple-A Richmond.
7/5/06 Chipper Jones named National League Player of the Week.
7/15/06 Placed right-handed pitcher John Thomson on 15-day disabled list (right shoulder inflammation) and recalled right-handed pitcher Peter Moylan from Triple-A Richmond.
7/15/06 Chipper Jones surpasses Dale Murphy to become Atlanta Braves all-time hits leader with 1,902.
7/16/06 Chipper Jones ties Paul Waner’s major league record for most consecutive games (14) with an extra-base hit.
7/18/06 Chris Reitsma underwent surgery (right elbow).
7/19/06 Optioned right-handed pitcher Peter Moylan to Triple-A Richmond.
7/20/06 Purchased contract of right-handed pitcher Jason Shiell from Triple-A Richmond and traded catcher Max Ramirez to the Indians in exchange for right-handed pitcher Bob Wickman.
7/21/06 Optioned right-handed pitcher Kevin Barry to Triple-A Richmond.
7/26/06 Moved right-handed pitcher Chris Reitsma from 15-day disabled list to 60-day disabled list.
7/29/06 Traded infielder Wilson Betemit to Dodgers in exchange for right-handed pitcher Danys Baez & infielder Willy Aybar and recalled shortstop Tony Pena Jr. from Triple-A Richmond.
7/30/06 Placed third baseman Chipper Jones on 15-day disabled list (strained left oblique), moved first baseman Brian Jordan from 15-day disabled list to 60-day disabled list, and designated right-handed pitcher Jorge Sosa for assignment.
7/30/06 Former Atlanta Braves right-handed pitcher Bruce Sutter inducted into Hall of Fame.
7/31/06 Traded right-handed pitcher Jorge Sosa to Cardinals in exchange for right-handed pitcher Rich Scalamandre and assigned Scalamandre to Triple-A Richmond.

Braves select Cody Johnson as #1 draft pick - June 2006 Review

Fri, 30 Jun 2006 09:45:11 +0000

6/6/06 Selected the following players in 2006 MLB Draft: outfielder Cody Johnson (1st round), right-handed pitcher Cory Rasmus (sandwich pick), left-handed pitcher Steven Evarts (sandwich pick), left-handed pitcher Jeffrey Locke (sandwich pick), right-handed pitcher Dustin Evans (2nd round), shortstop Chase Fontaine (2nd round), left-handed pitcher Chad Rodgers (3rd round), left-handed pitcher Lee Hyde (4th round), left-handed pitcher Kevin Gunderson (5th round), right-handed pitcher Steven Figueroa (6th round), third baseman Adam Coe (7th round), right-handed pitcher Casey Beck (8th round), right-handed pitcher Timothy Gustafson (9th round), and first baseman Josh Morris (12th round).
6/7/06 Activated left-handed pitcher Chuck James from 15-day disabled list and optioned him to Triple-A Richmond.
6/9/06 Activated catcher Brian McCann from disabled list and optioned catcher Brayan Pena to Triple-A Richmond.
6/10/06 Chipper Jones surpasses Dale Murphy to become Atlanta Braves all-time RBI leader with 1,144.
6/14/06 Placed right-handed pitcher Chris Reitsma on 15-day disabled list (right hand numbness) retroactive to June 12th and purchased contract of right-handed pitcher Phil Stockman from Triple-A Richmond.
6/17/06 Placed right-handed pitcher John Thomson on 15-day disabled (right hand blister) and recalled right-handed pitcher Lance Cormier from Triple-A Richmond.
6/18/06 Placed first baseman Brian Jordan on 15-day disabled list (bruised right clavicle) and recalled first baseman Scott Thorman from Triple-A Richmond.
6/24/06 Designated left-handed pitcher Mike Remlinger for assignment, placed right-handed pitcher Phil Stockman on 15-day disabled list (strained left hamstring), recalled right-handed pitcher Kevin Barry from Triple-A Richmond, and recalled right-handed pitcher Blaine Boyer from Richmond and placed him on 60-day disabled list (shoulder).
6/25/06 Recalled left-handed pitcher Chuck James from Triple-A Richmond.
6/30/06 Activated left-handed pitcher Chris Reitsma from disabled list and optioned right-handed pitcher Kevin Barry to Triple-A Richmond.