Atlanta Braves--
The news for the Braves keeps getting worse. The team opened a 7-game homestand last night with a pummeling at the hands of the St Louis Cardinals, 12-3. Braves' rookie starting pitcher Charlie Morton was rocked in the loss. Meanwhile, before the game, the Braves placed both 3rd baseman Chipper Jones and pitcher Tim Hudson on the disabled list. For Chipper, he is nursing a hamstring strain. Hudson has a right elbow problem, and it was revealed by general manager Frank Wren during the game that an MRI test on Hudson revealed some ligament damage. Hudson will be examined by specialists this week--it’s quite possible his season will be over. Already this year, the Braves have been besieged by injuries, namely to starting pitchers John Smoltz, Tom Glavine, and Mike Hampton. However, Hampton just returned over the weekend.
Atlanta Falcons/training camp--
The Falcons are through the first 3 days of camp at team headquarters in Flowery Branch. Off the field news: Defensive tackle Grady Jackson is back with the team on a 1-year contract. Jackson was released last season by former head coach Bobby Petrino. One of the Falcons' top free-agent signings is done for the season, before it has begun. Defensive back Von Hutchins will miss 2008 after undergoing foot surgery.
The news for the Braves keeps getting worse. The team opened a 7-game homestand last night with a pummeling at the hands of the St Louis Cardinals, 12-3. Braves' rookie starting pitcher Charlie Morton was rocked in the loss. Meanwhile, before the game, the Braves placed both 3rd baseman Chipper Jones and pitcher Tim Hudson on the disabled list. For Chipper, he is nursing a hamstring strain. Hudson has a right elbow problem, and it was revealed by general manager Frank Wren during the game that an MRI test on Hudson revealed some ligament damage. Hudson will be examined by specialists this week--it’s quite possible his season will be over. Already this year, the Braves have been besieged by injuries, namely to starting pitchers John Smoltz, Tom Glavine, and Mike Hampton. However, Hampton just returned over the weekend.
Atlanta Falcons/training camp--
The Falcons are through the first 3 days of camp at team headquarters in Flowery Branch. Off the field news: Defensive tackle Grady Jackson is back with the team on a 1-year contract. Jackson was released last season by former head coach Bobby Petrino. One of the Falcons' top free-agent signings is done for the season, before it has begun. Defensive back Von Hutchins will miss 2008 after undergoing foot surgery.
