Atlanta Braves News: The Morning Chop The Return of #25 Andruw Jones?
By Jeff Schafer
Atlanta Braves look to Venice for spring training?
Tomahawk Take Editor’s Note: Disney has been the home for the Atlanta Braves Spring Training since 1998 but things could be changing as their lease runs up in 2017. The closest two teams to the Braves are also considering a move as the Houston Astros and the Washington Nationals are looking to move out of their current location. Venice, Florida has risen to a topic of a possible landing spot for the Braves as it would be extremely closer to many teams and an easy travel. Currently, Venice doesn’t have a stadium or at the moment, plans on building one.
"A source close to the Atlanta Braves says the Major League baseball team is looking relocate its spring training base when its lease in Orlando expires — and Venice is a possible destination."
"“The decision is still down the road, but Venice is a name that keeps coming up,” said Mark Bowman, who has covered the Braves on its official website at MLB.com since 2001. “Venice is certainly among the favorites.”Local government leaders, including Mayor John Holic, said they were unaware of any efforts to recruit the Braves."
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Andruw Jones targets MLB return
Tomahawk Take Editor’s Note: Could a perfect situation arise? Jones is very interested in playing in the major leagues again after hitting 25 home runs in Japan. He is looking to play as a part-time outfielder/first baseman and a right-handed bat off the bench. The Braves could use this…and what a great way to end his career back where it all started.
"Former Atlanta Braves slugger Andruw Jones is looking to return to Major League Baseball after playing two years in Japan, agent Scott Boras told ESPN.com on Monday.Jones, 37, made five All-Star teams and won 10 Gold Glove Awards in center field over parts of 17 seasons with the Braves, New York Yankees, Texas Rangers, Los Angeles Dodgers andChicago White Sox. He’s a .254 career hitter with 434 home runs and 1,289 RBIs in the majors."
Atlanta Braves announce 2015 Spring Training non-roster invitees
Tomahawk Take Editor’s Note: Well there you have it…the piece of paper was posted on the coaches wall. These players who were not on the 40-man roster have received invites to join the Braves in Disney. Pitchers and catchers report on February 20 while positional players report on February 26. These are the mandatory dates given but players usually show up ahead of time to begin workouts. Anyone on this list surprise you? How about who was left off?
"The Atlanta Braves today announced that they will have 24 non-roster invitees in Spring Training in 2015. The list of 24 includes several of the Braves’ top prospects, including right-handed pitchers Jason Hursh and Cody Martin, left-handed pitcher Brady Feigl, catcher Tanner Murphy, third baseman Rio Ruiz and outfielder Mallex Smith.The full roster of non-roster players includes left-handed pitchers Brady Feigl, Wandy Rodriguez, Eric Stults and Donnie Veal; right-handed pitchersJason Hursh, Michael Kohn, Sugar Ray Marimon, Cody Martin and Chien-Ming Wang; catchers Yenier Bello, John Buck, Jesus Flores, Matt Kennelly, Tanner Murphy, Chris O’Dowd, Braeden Schlehuber and Jose Yepez; infielders Johan Camargo, Daniel Castro, Pedro Ciriaco, Kelly Johnson and Rio Ruiz; and outfielders Cedric Hunter and Mallex Smith."