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John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Tuesday. Per the transaction log, the Atlanta Braves have added second baseman Eddy Alvarez on a minor league deal. The 34-year-old has seen playing time with NL East foes New York Mets and Miami Marlins, as well as the Los Angeles Dodgers. As for the minors, he has logged 843 games, with a .279 career … [Read more...] about Braves News: Eddy Alvarez deal, MLB Network’s “Top 10 Right Now,” and more

Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images Welcome to the open thread! Here’s your random clip: … [Read more...] about Tuesday 1/7 Open Thread

Photo by George Kubas/Diamond Images via Getty Images The veteran utilityman adds organizational depth While much of the fan-base waits impatiently for a major free agent signing or trade to bolster the big-league roster, the Atlanta Braves continue to add to their organizational depth. According to the team’s transaction page, the team has inked Eddy Alvarez to a minor … [Read more...] about Braves add Eddy Alvarez on minor league deal

Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images Bingo, That’s It! Every New Year’s Eve, my wife and I have a conversation about the past year – name the top three and the worst three things from the past year. We had a lot of good things this past year, but I had trouble coming up with what my top three were. My gallbladder exploding, however … well, that was top worst thing of the … [Read more...] about A Bingo card of Braves resolutions

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 2010 - The Braves re-sign Eric Hinske to a one-year deal. Hinske hit .256/.338/.456 with 11 home runs in 131 games for Atlanta in 2010. He appeared in 117 games in 2011 while hitting .233/.311/.403 with 10 home runs in 2011. MLB History 1915 - The Yankees acquire Wally Pipp from the Tigers off of waivers. He … [Read more...] about This Day in Braves History: Atlanta re-signs Eric Hinske to a one-year deal