Kris Medlen

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Should Braves Swap Kris Medlen For Alex Gordon? No Thanks.

I guess I shouldn’t be surprised. It’s become commonplace for those who watch the Braves now and then and look at statistics to make decisions to suggest that Kris Medlen is either (a not ready to…Read More

Medlen’s Dominance

In my 2012 review of Kris Medlen, I pointed out how unique his season was, in terms of success and role.  This first table shows all the seasons since 1901 where a pitcher had a 250 or higher ERA+ with…Read More

2012 Review: Kris Medlen

Coming off TJ surgery, Kris Medlen was a wild-card piece to the pitching puzzle to begin this past season.  Much like a certain Nationals pitcher, Medlen had inning limitations, but the Braves decided…Read More

Medlen’s Cy Young Chances

The Atlanta Braves have had a roller coaster season, especially on the pitching front.  First, Brandon Beachy starts the season with a sub-2.00 ERA, looking like an early CYA candidate before his elbow…Read More

Braves Take First Two From Mets

The Braves took the first two games from a Mets team that must wish the season would end soon so they can regroup. TGIF On Friday night Jason Heyward provided all the runs the Braves would need with a…Read More

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Looking into Kris Medlen

There has been a lot of talk about Kris Medlen—also known as the bulldog in my dorm—lately, and rightfully…Read More

Kris Medlen Shines As Braves Whip Rockies

    Kris Medlen hardly labored on labor day. The Rockies however worked very hard and still…Read More

Braves Win Behind Chipper Jones’ Bat Kris Medlen’s Arm

Chipper Rises To The Occasion – Nothing New There You really have to hand it to Chipper Jones, he knows…Read More

Braves Bats Wake up, Diaz Has Surgery, Wilson, Simmons Update

Quick Game Review The Braves spent Tuesday night getting even for Monday’s loss behind a gem from Tim…Read More

Randall Delgado just slammed the door on Mike Minor

Randall Delgado knew he was in a situation where he could end up being sent down. How did he respond?…Read More

Medlen Making Transition To Rotation

In a move many of us thought should have happened at the onset of the season, Kris Medlen will be a…Read More

Kris Medlen is a Bulldog, Fredi still can’t manage the Bullpen, and a Public Apology to Matt Diaz

Well for those of you who don’t follow me on Twitter I was recently given a heck of a gift. My Grandma…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…Read More

Braves Lose Season Opener to Mets 1-0

Opening 2012 day in New York looked a lot like too many days in 2011. Like last year Tommy Hanson pitched…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…Read More

Why is Kris Medlen not in the rotation?

The title to this post is a fantastic question. Why is Kris Medlen not in the starting rotation? Well…Read More

Braves Pitching: Jurrjens Cruises Delgado Loses and We Signed Who?

©Mark J. Rebilas-US PRESSWIRE Good morning from Lake Buena Vista! After several hotel hassles,…Read More

The Braves Drafts Reviewed Part IV 2003-2007

If this is the first time you’ve seen this where have you been  . . So far I’ve looked at: The Braves…Read More

Atlanta Braves 2012 Bullpen

Arguably one of the better parts of 2011 for the Braves was the bullpen. Craig Kimbrel, Jonny Venters,…Read More

So how ’bout them 2012 Braves

As we rapidly approach February and the start of spring training the Braves still haven’t made any…Read More