Braves looking for answers

The Atlanta Braves were off to their worst start in franchise history since 2003, when they were swept in their opening series. They then lost their first game against the Astros. The Braves though, have won their last 2 games and are starting to come alive. Micheal Bourn however is off to a slow 3 for 24 start, while Jason Heyward hit 2 bombs last night. It will take a while for all Braves players to get into the swing of things. One more piece to the puzzle and Atlanta could be looking at a great season. Frank Wren has not made many major moves, but he has ceartinly looked at the market out there. He has inquired on Will Venable, only to hear he was not avaliable. They also looked at Marlon Byrd, but nothing has come from their yet. They looked at asking for Xavier  Nady, nothings come from their either. BJ Upton is still a possile target as the Braves look for that World Series piece to the puzzle. Today is an off day but Friday they start a 3 game home series with the Brewers! GO BRAVES!

Braves lose again and are swept

The Atlanta Braves came into opening week looking to start fresh after their September collapse. It was all but there. The Braves got swept, and were almost shut out 3 times. Today Jonathan Niese flirted with a no hitter until he lost command and the Braves finally got to him. It was too late though. Atlanta is still struggling and were all wondering how to fix it. But time will come, and the Braves look to start it tomorrow as they play the Astros at 7:05. Brandon Beachy gets the ball. Go Braves!!!!

Braves fall to the mets 1 to 0

The braves came into opening day looking to start strong after a huge collapse last year. It wasnt there. Atlanta lost to the New York Mets 1 to 0. Tommy Hanson had an impressive outing though. Johan Santana was a beast going 5 innings. The braves had 4 hits. They play the mets again Saturday. Go braves!!!!

Braves sign Chad Durbin

The Atlanta braves are staying busy, and have inked relief pitcher Chad Durbin to a major league deal. This was the last piece to the bullpen for Atlanta. Now all they need is a outfielder, and a shortstop. The braves are almost there! In other news Tyler pastornicky will start a shortstop this year, and Randall Delgado won the fifth rotation spot and Julio Tehran is sent down to triple A. Check back for the latest news and a chat will be live Saturday at 2 where you can ask me all baseball questions!

Braves sign veteran Hernandez and acquire Francisco

The braves have been busy of late. They have signed 37 year old veteran Livan Hernandez to a 1 year deal. He will serve in the bullpen and be able to make spot appearances. Also the braves have acquired third baseman power hitter Juan Francisco from the reds for JJ Hoover. Fransisco is a power hitter who will spell Prato at third untill chipper returns. These two acquisitions are just another plus to the braves advantage to hit the post season! I wouldn't be surprised if Atlanta makes one more signing or trade though! Make sure to check back here and go braves!

Braves looking for bullpen and bench help

The Braves are still looking for the last few pieces of the puzzle to go into the 2012 season. They have made some minor trades of late and here they are.
The Chicago White Sox sent outfielder Christian Marrero to the Braves for cash.
The White Sox also traded minor league infielder Greg Paiml to the Braves for cash 
The Indians  acquired right-hander Jairo Asencio  from the Braves for cash.
Now that the Braves have completed their minor leauge moves here are the players on their wish list.
Wish List: Xavier Nady: The Braves have shown late intrest in Nady, the right fieleder of the Nationals, hoping he could be a fit for a bench role.
Will Venable: Right Fielder of the San Diego Padres, Braves asked about him, only to hear he was not avaliable.
Marlon Byrd: Would make most sense, a 34 all-star outfielder. Would most likely play leftfield with Bourn in center and Heyward in right. When Chipper returns it would be unknown as to where he would go.
 No pitcher has been a big deal of intrest yet to the Braves, but after Vizcanio will have to miss the season with Tommy John surgery, its safe to say the Braves need one more bullpen guy.
In other news: Mike Minor will start the season finale against the Mets. 5th spot canidate in Braves rotation is unknown. This would appear to be the rotation until Hudson gets back.
1. Tommy Hanson
2. Jair Jurjjens
3. Mike Minor
4. Brando Beachy
5.Delgado/Tehran
Check back for more news, and my opinion on who the Braves should target around the trade deadline.

Braves, Nationals trying to acquire Byrd

Recent reports say the Braves and Nationals are trying to acquire 34 year old centerfielder Marlyn Bryd. A great pick up from my perspective. The Nationals made an offer, but it appears it was rejected. The Braves are picking up in talks with the Cubs on Byrd. More news will come as we get a clearer image of whats happening.