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 Braves rally with pair in 8th, take two of three from Mets - USATODAY.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-16)
Kyle Davies pitched 6 2/3 strong innings and the Braves scored two runs in the eighth on three doubles to rally for a 3-2 win over the Mets on Sunday.
The Braves rebuilt their bullpen in the offseason, and relief pitching was their big edge on Sunday.
The Braves were far from right last season as they finished third in the East, five games under.500 and 18 games behind the Mets.
www.usatoday.com /sports/baseball/2007-04-08-mets-braves_N.htm?csp=34   (852 words)

  
  Mississippi Braves - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Mississippi Braves are a minor league baseball team based in Pearl, Mississippi, a suburb of Jackson.
The team is the Class AA affiliate of the Atlanta Braves, and plays in the Southern League.
From 1984 to 2004, the club was based in Greenville, South Carolina and known as the Greenville Braves.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mississippi_Braves   (237 words)

  
 Atlanta Braves - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In 1957, the Braves celebrated their first pennant in nine years led by Aaron's MVP season, leading the National League in home runs and RBIs.
Not only was this season a losing effort, the Braves traded Dale Murphy to the Philadelphia Phillies after it was clear he was becoming a less dominant player.
In 2002, 2003, and 2004 the Braves won their division again, but lost in the NLDS in all three years 3 games to 2, to the San Francisco Giants, Chicago Cubs, and Houston Astros respectively.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Atlanta_Braves   (2232 words)

  
 Welcome to the Orlando/Orange County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc.
Orlando is the epicentre of fun and excitement, as more than 95 attractions keep visitors coming back for more.
Orlando is a world-class meeting destination with a variety of facilities that accommodate small groups as well as large citywide conventions and trade shows.
Orlando's Orange County Convention Center is ranked second in the United States in terms of exhibition space with more than 2.1 million square feet (189,000 square meters).
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 Atlanta Braves   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-16)
In 1947 the Boston Braves defeated the New York Yankees, 4-3.
In 1974 the Atlanta Braves defeated the Chicago White Sox, 12-9.
In 2004 the Braves defeated the Twins, 10-7.
www.baseballhalloffame.org /teams/NL/braves.htm   (421 words)

  
 Atlanta Braves - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-16)
The Atlanta Braves are a Major League Baseball team based in Atlanta, Georgia.
Strong performances from Bob Horner,, pitcher Phil Niekro, and short relief pitcher helped the Braves, but no Brave was more acclaimed than Murphy, who won both a Most Valuable Player and a Gold Glove award.
Pitching is not the only constant in the Braves organization; as of the end of the 2004 season, Cox is still the Braves' manager and Schuerholz remains the team's GM.
www.bucyrus.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Atlanta_Braves   (1828 words)

  
 BravesBeat.com--2002 FutureBraves Articles (Aug)
The Richmond Braves (72-64, 1.5 GB) and the Charlotte Knights were suspended in the bottom of the seventh due to rain.
The Richmond Braves (63-54, 2.0 GB) won their third straight and might be hitting a nice roll heading into the weekend meetings with the Durham Bulls, who won tonight.
The Orlando Braves (14-24, 8.5 GB) were thumped by the Marlins 14-2.
www.bravesbeat.com /article_600.shtml   (13343 words)

  
 Montreal Expos Game Recaps and Linescores - June 1999
Orlando Cabrera made his first error in 42 games - his last error was on April 24, allowing the Cardinals to score two runs and take the lead, and go on to a 3-2 win over the Expos.
The Braves scored in the bottom of the 11th inning on a Brian Jordan single as the Braves won 3-2 over the Expos Thursday afternoon.
The Braves were trailing 2-1 going into the bottom of the 9th, but tied it up on a passed ball charged to Chris Widger.
members.tripod.com /planet_expos1999/gamerecaps_june.htm   (1084 words)

  
 Scout.com: The Braves Report: Welcome to the Slaughterhouse
As a contrast, the Braves were only able to put a single run on the board on 4 hits.
The Braves were out of the game when Hampton was removed, but the bullpen kept up the same trend the rest of the game.
For the second night in a row, the Braves were up 1-0 to start the game, and for the second night in a row that would be the only run they would put on the scoreboard.
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 info: ATLANTA BRAVES   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-16)
Braves Win in 10 - that gave the Atlanta Braves an 8-7 victory over the Washington Nationals.The Braves squandered a 7 run shot for the Braves, who were cruising early.The Braves then.
Braves to Give $100G in Storm Aid - Donations will then be distributed to the victims by the American Red Cross.The Braves will be donating $1 for every new ticket sold in the month of September to the Mississippi American Red cross.
The Atlanta Braves announced the team and the Braves Foundation would be donating $100,000 toward relief The items can be donated at any Braves home game during September.
www.digital-innovations.net /Atlanta_Braves   (3066 words)

  
 GreenvilleOnline.com - Stadium shopping not rare in minors   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-16)
The Braves play in the 10-team Southern League, where five teams have switched cities since the class AA Braves moved to Greenville from Savannah, Ga., in 1984.
Orlando is the country's largest city without professional baseball, he said.
It was the home of the Braves, and for the last two decades, the Sandgnats of the single-A Sally League.
greenvilleonline.com /news/2003/09/20/2003092015373.htm   (1110 words)

  
 Atlanta Braves [Definition]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-16)
Richmond Braves The Richmond Braves are the AAA team of the Atlanta Braves and are part of the International League.
Mississippi BravesThe Mississippi Braves are a minor league baseball team based in Pearl, Mississippi, a suburb of Jackson.
Rome Braves The Rome Braves are a single-A team of the Atlanta Braves and are part of the South Atlantic League.
www.wikimirror.com /Atlanta_Braves   (246 words)

  
 2004 Cuban Baseball News
Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez was moved from the 15 to the 60 day DL by the Yankees.
Orlando Palmeiro, of the Astros, homered and drove in 2.
Eli Marrero homered and drove in 2 for the Braves.
www.cubanball.com /news2004.html   (10325 words)

  
 BravesBeat.com--2002 FutureBraves Articles (July)
The Orlando Braves (13-23, 9.5 GB) were defeated in eleven innings by the league leading Dodgers.
The Orlando Braves (10-21, 10.0 GB--adjusted) defeated the Dodgers 2-0.
Betemit was assigned to Orlando for a rehab assignment.
www.bravesbeat.com /article_598.shtml   (13740 words)

  
 Scout.com: Winter Meetings Preview
The Braves would probably ask for one of the Rangers young pitching prospects (John Danks or Thomas Diamond?) and maybe a reliever (Akinori Otsuka?) in a deal for Hudson.
The Braves still have six starters for next year (John Smoltz, Hudson, Ramirez, Chuck James, Kyle Davies, and the returning Mike Hampton), but Ramirez’s future might be tied to whether the Braves trade Hudson.
The Braves might be very active, with Giles, Ramirez, and possibly Hudson all on the move, or they might not make a move at all.
braves.scout.com /2/596798.html   (2493 words)

  
 US Airways Vacations | Destinations : Florida - Orlando   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-16)
Orlando vacations are vacations that last a lifetime.
Orlando is located in central Florida and although the weather is typically sunny and warm, it's not out of the ordinary for a rain shower to occur in the afternoon or evening.
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 Orlando Cepeda | BaseballLibrary.com
He admitted his guilt and served his time, but it is likely that the incident was a factor in delaying his election to the Hall of Fame until 1999.
Hank Aaron collects a pair for the Braves for all the scoring.
The Braves win it in the 10th when Ralph Garr scores after collecting his 4th hit.
www.baseballlibrary.com /baseballlibrary/ballplayers/C/Cepeda_Orlando.stm   (2148 words)

  
 Central Florida Sports Calendar
The inaugural Ginn OPEN was one of the most highly-touted new events on the 2006 LPGA schedule.
Tickets: 2007 Orlando Predators Season Tickets are now available.
In Partnership with Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Lake and Volusia counties, and the City of Orlando.
www.orlandosports.org /events.php/events.php   (1325 words)

  
 AAU Baseball - Orlando Jr. Braves Looking for 3 solid players   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-16)
Braves 10-under Ice division is looking for three solid players who have parents that understand the concept of AAU.
We are in need of players who love the game and want to play hard not only at games but also at practice.
Parents must not be gossipers, must be able to refrain from talking negative about other players, and not question coaching decisions.
www.aaubaseball.org /forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=967   (138 words)

  
 The Braves Dynasty--Fulton County Stadium
There was Wedlock and Headlock Day-in which the Braves let 34 couples get married on the field before a game and then staged a pro wrestling match after it.
Despite those events, the Braves drew less than a million fans for eight straight seasons in the
For many years, Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium was also known as the home of baseball’s worst playing surface.
www.geocities.com /the_braves_dynasty/FultonCountyStadium.html   (544 words)

  
 Orlando Cepeda Baseball Stats by Baseball Almanac
Orlando Cepeda was born on Friday, September 17, 1937, in Ponce, Puerto Rico.
Orlando Cepeda's biographical data, year-by-year hitting stats, fielding stats, pitching stats (where applicable) career totals, uniform numbers, salary data and miscellaneous items-of-interest are presented by Baseball Almanac on this Orlando Cepeda baseball statistics page.
Baseball Almanac is pleased to present a comprehensive player registry for Orlando Cepeda which includes his biographical data, year-by-year statistics, career totals, and miscellaneous items-of-interest.
baseball-almanac.com /players/player.php?p=cepedor01   (199 words)

  
 Orlando Cepeda | BaseballLibrary.com
He admitted his guilt and served his time, but it is likely that the incident was a factor in delaying his election to the Hall of Fame until 1999.
Hank Aaron collects a pair for the Braves for all the scoring.
The Braves win it in the 10th when Ralph Garr scores after collecting his 4th hit.
baseballlibrary.com /baseballlibrary/ballplayers/C/Cepeda_Orlando.stm   (2148 words)

  
 Braves add Maine slugger Creek
The former University of Maine baseball standout has signed to play for the Atlanta Braves organization and today is flying to Orlando, home of the Orlando Braves of the Gulf Coast Rookie League.
The call came this week from Braves scout John Stewart who told Creek there was an opening in Orlando following an injury to the team's third baseman.
He attended the Braves tryout at the suggestion of fellow Maine co-captain Aaron Izaryk, although he didn't think it would lead him anywhere.
morningsentinel.mainetoday.com /sports/stories/1752442.shtml   (513 words)

  
 Spring Training 2007: Atlanta Braves
The scoreboard was a disappointment, as you can tell by the picture on the left: huge parts of it were covered up, probably because the sponsors underneath the coverings had signed up as Orlando Rays sponsors and not as sponsors for spring training.
The Atlanta Braves move their spring-training games to what was then known as Disney's Wide World of Sports in March 1997, shortly after the stadium opened.
The Orlando Rays (Class AA; Southern League) played at the Ballpark at Disney's Wide World of Sports between 2000 and 2003.
www.springtrainingonline.com /teams/atlanta_braves.htm   (847 words)

  
 greenville braves
DeSalvo Steve DeSalvo, a 44-year-old native of Centereach, New York, is in his 18th season with the Greenville Braves and his 24th season in...
Orlando Rays vs Greenville Braves (July 20, 2003)
Mark Jurich had three hits and JC Holt had two for the Braves, who play Greenville tonight at 7 and wrap up the season with Monday’s 1 pm against the Bombers...
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 Athletics - Men's Baseball
Wiggins was selected by the Atlanta Braves in the seventh round of the 2004 Major League Baseball First Year Player Draft on June 7.
Wiggins, a left-handed pitcher from Stockbridge, on June 7 was taken as the 221st overall selection by the Atlanta Braves on the first day of the two-day draft.
As far as the Braves are concerned, the talent is there.
www.bpc.edu /athletics/baseball/Athletics-Mens_Baseball_Wigginshtm.htm   (701 words)

  
 GO >> AirTran Airways Inflight Magazine» Blog Archive » SPOTLIGHT BASEBALL
"The Atlanta Braves were looking for a site to relocate our spring training facilities because our long-term affiliation with the community of West Palm Beach was coming to an end,” says John Schuerholz, executive vice president and general manager of the Atlanta Braves.
The Atlanta Braves opened the Complex with an exhibition game against the Cincinnati Reds on March 28th, 1997, and the stadium has been its permanent spring training home ever since.
With the acquisition of pitcher Tim Hudson, a lifelong fan and local boy, and the Braves looking to extend a record 13 consecutive division championships, there’s every expectation that new records will be set this season.
airtranmagazine.com /contents/2005/02/baseball   (1073 words)

  
 Spring Training 2002 - ShawnAllison.com
He was sitting in the row behind me. I didn't know it was him until I saw another person have him autograph a ball and I got a glimpse of the ring he was wearing.
However with my luck, this was my third Braves game in person the third one I saw them lose.
At the Braves game at Disney the day before, Nicki goes "Look At DeRosa." He heard that and look at her.
www.shawnallison.com /springtraining.php   (1027 words)

  
 keynoter-dot-com - Your best source of print and online news from the Florida Keys
While others enjoy summer vacation, Henriquez is spending his summer in Orlando, coaching the Atlanta Braves' minor-league team in the rookie Gulf Coast League.
At press time, the Orlando Braves were 13-14, six games behind Tampa in the 12-team league's North division.
This is Henriquez's second year managing the rookie Atlanta Braves minor league team, although he has coached in the minors for several years.
www.keynoter.com /articles/2004/07/23/sports/sports01.txt   (617 words)

  
 Spring Training 2007: Cleveland Indians: If You Go....
Winter Haven is 50 miles south of Orlando and 50 miles each of Tampa.
You may want to consider heading into Orlando (Walt Disney World is only 30 miles up I-4) or Tampa.
You may be tempted to stay in Orlando and drive down, but be warned that I-4 can be very congested and it's a pretty bad stretch of road.
www.springtrainingonline.com /teams/cleveland_indians_2.htm   (432 words)

  
 Atlanta Braves Tickets : Braves Baseball Tickets @ BuySellTix
That is why the Braves third place finish in the NL East was particularly heart breaking.
Not willing to accept this as their new fate, the 2007 Braves will be looking to get back to their winning ways.
This season looks to be one where the Braves will once again find themselves in the chase for the NL East title, and you can get Atlanta Braves Tickets to be there live.
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 World Wood Bat Association - Top 10 Highlights From Jupiter Day 1
Orlando Braves lefthander John Gast saved the best for last, pitching a one-hitter with 17 strikeouts as he beat Team California 1-0 in the final session of the day.
His fastball, a steady 91 mph, was dominant throughout and he mixed in two breaking balls.
With the Richmond Braves trailing 1-0 in the fifth inning against the Southeast Texas Sun Devils, outfielder Sam Roberts (
www.worldwoodbat.com /NewsDetails.aspx?id=507   (510 words)

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