Jared Book

Jared Book grew up a fan of the Montreal Expos and since 2004 has been a roaming baseball fan. He became the Editor of District on Deck in October 2012 and is happy to be back with the franchise that started his relationship with baseball. He has also contributed to Fansided for the Atlanta Braves and Texas Rangers prior to DoD. Jared lives in Montreal with his wife. He has a BA in Journalism from Concordia University. You can follow his ramblings on baseball and other subjects on Twitter at @jaredbook.

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Braves Actually Get Good News: Chipper Expected To Return Today

In a season where there have been almost no positives to date, the Atlanta Braves seem to have gotten one. Chipper Jones is expected to make his season debut today. No corresponding roster move has yet…Read More

Series Review: Games 1-3

Series Roundup It was a rough start to the Braves season. Three games where they had chances to win but they weren’t able to get the big hit they needed. Today’s game was a little different…Read More

0-2: Duda, Where’s My Offense?

There are not a lot of positives in yesterday’s game for the Atlanta Braves. In fact, the only one could probably be Martin Prado’s two-run homerun to tie the game momentarily. Then, the New…Read More

0-1: Braves Forget Bats To Opener, Fall To Mets

It was all the pomp and circumstance of Opening Day. Optimism reigned as the Atlanta Braves took the field and Michael Bourn stepped in against Johan Santana. It was a chance for the Braves to put the…Read More

Braves Announce Opening Day Roster, Hudson Looks Strong

That’s it, folks. It is so close to opening day, the roster is at 25 players. The Braves announced the final roster cuts today after their game with the Mets and it was not all too surprising. Tyler…Read More

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Braves Sign Livan Hernandez

A mere hours after he was released by the Houston Astros, Livan Hernandez was signed by the Atlanta…Read More

Yohan Flande Making A Name For Himself

The last few innings of a Spring Training game are, for the most part, meaningless fodder. Players getting…Read More

The Last Stretch Is A Grind

Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-US PRESSWIRE Earlier today, our editor wrote how this was the best…Read More

Arodys Vizcaino to require Tommy John surgery

A very tough blow to the Braves today as it was announced prized pitching arm Arodys Vizcaino who was…Read More

The Most Wonderful (And Hypocritical) Time Of The Year

It is Spring Training. That means the return of baseball (almost) every day. This is good news for most…Read More

What Can The Braves Collapse Mean for 2012?

Spring is upon us. I really shouldn’t bring up last September. I know that. Sorry in advance. The…Read More