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Frank Wren Forces Chicago Cubs Off Field During Atlanta Braves Batting Practice
April 5th, 2013 at 11:47 PM
In a maneuver that really shouldn't have needed to happen, Atlanta Braves general manager Frank Wren had to request of Chicago Cubs manager Dave Sveum that his team leave the field during the Braves' batting practice before Friday night's game at Turner Field, espn.com reports.
The Braves wanted to do outfield...
Frank Wren Ranked Among Sexiest General Managers by Yahoo!
December 21st, 2012 at 8:51 AM
In what should have been a sign of the apocalypse, Yahoo! Sports recently put out a ranking of the sexiest general managers in baseball. Atlanta Braves GM Frank Wren cracked no. 12 on the list.
The list was compiled in response to new Oakland A's shortstop Hiroyuki Nakajima calling Billy Beane "extremely...
Atlanta Braves Exercise Options on Tim Hudson, Paul Maholm, Brian McCann
October 30th, 2012 at 11:34 PM
The Atlanta Braves surprised no one Tuesday when they picked up the 2013 options they held on all three eligible players. Tim Hudson, Paul Maholm and Brian McCann will don the tomahawk next season.
The moves were expected, though there had been rumors of the Braves turning down McCann's option after...
Atlanta Braves Extend Frank Wren’s Contract
October 12th, 2012 at 9:46 PM
After making the playoffs in two of the last three seasons, the Atlanta Braves have extended the contract of general manager Frank Wren through 2014 and have promoted two of his assistants.
Wren was named GM on Oct. 11, 2007, and has been a large part in the Braves' recent success....
Frank Wren Hopes to Keep Michael Bourn in Atlanta Braves Uniform
October 8th, 2012 at 4:10 PM
It looks like most of the 2013's Atlanta Braves lineup is already set, but general manager Frank Wren is facing the glaring question of whether he can lure Michael Bourn with a contract lucrative enough for his agent, Scott Boras.
Bourn is eligible for free agency once the World Series is over,...
Atlanta Braves Acquire Jeff Baker from Detroit Tigers
August 31st, 2012 at 11:21 PM
The Atlanta Braves acquired utility player Jeff Baker from the Detroit Tigers on Friday, braves.com reports.
The 31-year-old Baker was designated for assignment Friday, prompting general manager Frank Wren to call Dave Dombrowski a call and secure an upgrade in right-handed hitting, a plus since Baker is a career .298 hitter...
Atlanta Braves Sign Ben Sheets to Minor League Deal
July 1st, 2012 at 3:30 PM
The Atlanta Braves, looking to make a move to bolster their starting rotation after the loss of Brandon Beachy to surgery, have signed four-time All-Star starting pitcher Ben Sheets to a minor league deal, braves.com reports. He will make his first start on Independance Day for Double-A MIssissippi.
Sheets, who turns...
Jair Jurrjens Could Be Non-Tendered If Minor League Performance Keeps Suffering
June 3rd, 2012 at 9:54 AM
The Atlanta Braves were forced to send Jair Jurrjens down to Triple-A Gwinnett after he posted a 9.37 ERA in four starts, but his command issues have followed him to the minors, causing a good bit of concern in the Braves organization.
Jurrjens got everyone excited when he threw eight shutout innings...
Atlanta Braves Starting Shortstop Spot Still not Filled
March 19th, 2012 at 11:07 PM
The Atlanta Braves may have penciled in Tyler Pastornicky to start at shortstop this season, but Andrelton Simmons and his slick defensive play has turned some heads and produced a chance that he could take the job.
Simmons has caused many to wonder if having a primarily plus-defender at shortstop would...
Frank Wren: No Big Moves Needed for Atlanta Braves
January 21st, 2012 at 10:17 PM
In an interview with ajc.com, Atlanta Braves general manager Frank Wren seemed to say that the club was standing pat on its roster.
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Wren appears to be adopting a wait and see approach in regards to making any kind of move.
"I think we’ll have more answers at the end of spring...
Frank Wren: Atlanta Braves Off-season Trade Unlikely
January 14th, 2012 at 11:20 PM
Atlanta Braves general manager Frank Wren informed the Atlanta Journal Constitution's Dave O'Brien that the club will probably not make a trade this off-season, O'Brien tweeted on Friday.
"Every day that goes by it’s probably less likely," Wren said. "It doesn’t mean you stop trying."
Wren did leave open the possibility of...
How Maicer Izturis Could Fit into Atlanta Braves Plans
January 12th, 2012 at 4:04 PM
The Atlanta Journal Constitution's Dave O'Brien tweeted recently that Frank Wren has the ability to trade for players who are not always on the front burner of the hot stove. He added that Maicer Izturis of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim would "fit that bill" for the Atlanta Braves.
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Izturis is...
Atlanta Braves May Non-Tender, Re-sign Peter Moylan
December 7th, 2011 at 8:18 PM
With the non-tender deadline rapidly approach at midnight Thursday, it seems the Atlanta Braves may non-tender Peter Moylan in order to avoid salary arbitration.
Moylan is expected to fetch upwards of $2 million if he goes through the arbitration process, but Frank Wren met with Moylan's agent to discuss possibly non-tendering and re-signing...
Frank Wren: Atlanta Braves Will not Trade for Hanley Ramirez
December 6th, 2011 at 10:44 PM
The Miami Marlins have signed Jose Reyes to be their new starting shortstop, and rumors swirl that Hanley Ramirez may ask to be traded rather than move to third base. Ajc.com reports that when Atlanta Braves general manager Frank Wren was asked whether the Braves may pursue that option, the...
Atlanta Braves Have Change of Heart, Fire Larry Parrish
September 30th, 2011 at 11:11 PM
Though Fredi Gonzalez indicated Thursday that no changes would be made to the Atlanta Braves' coaching staff, general manager Frank Wren decided otherwise when he relieved Larry Parrish of his duties.
The Braves' now former hitting coach was less than a year into the job, having replaced current first base coach...
Atlanta Braves to Retain Entire Coaching Staff After September Collapse
September 30th, 2011 at 3:46 PM
Terry Francona may be done in Boston, but Atlanta Braves general manager Frank Wren is not about to put anyone on the chopping block.
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Although the Braves blew an 8 1/2-game lead in a little over three weeks, Wren confirmed to braves.com that Fredi Gonzalez as well as the rest of...
Atlanta Braves Director of Player Development Kurt Kemp Steps Down
September 3rd, 2011 at 12:03 PM
Kurt Kemp, the Atlanta Braves director of player development, stepped down on Friday to pursue other baseball opportunities. Kemp began his Braves career as an area scout in 1998, a position he held for four years. He then spent five years as a cross-checker and has served as director of...
