Mark Lemke was so clutch when it counted. The Atlanta Braves second baseman who retired in 1998 was one of the Braves top hitters in the playoffs. It is odd saying that about a guy who never batted higher than .300 and never drove in more than 50 runs, but Lemke was a key component [...]
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John Smoltz, who is currently serving the first week on the disabled list, is reportedly going to return as the Atlanta Braves closer once his shoulder heals. The revelation reported here is a serious blow to the Braves rotation already reeling from inconsistency and injuries. Although Smoltz would solidify the closer position for a very [...]
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Well, folks, we are only 12 games into the 2008 campaign and the Atlanta Braves have ALREADY lost Hampton, Soriano, and now most likely Glavine (although we are keeping our fingers crossed that the hamstring injury isn’t serious and hen can avoid a maiden voyage on the DL). There have a few bright spots so [...]
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