- 2008 Atlanta Braves season
MLB yearly infobox
name = Atlanta Braves
season = 2008
misc =
logo =
current league = National League
y1 = 1876
division = Eastern Division
y2 = 1994
Uniform logo =
ballpark =Turner Field
y4 = 1997
city =Atlanta, Georgia
y5 = 1966
owners =Liberty Media John Malone
managers =Bobby Cox
television =SportsSouth FSN SouthWPCH-TV (Peachtree TV)
radio = 94.9 FM WUBL, 640 AM WGST|The
Atlanta Braves ' 2008 season features the Braves' attempt to reclaim a postseason berth for the first time since 2005. The Braves are once again skippered byBobby Cox , now in his 19th season (of his second stint) managing Atlanta.The team wore a patch on the right sleeve "BEACH" in honor of former Braves player and bench coach
Jim Beauchamp . [Bowman, Mark. [http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080330&content_id=2467318&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl Late Beauchamp in Braves' minds] . MLB.com.March 30 2008 .]Offseason
October
* October 25: Claimed RHP
Chris Resop off waivers from theLos Angeles Angels of Anaheim and designated RHPChad Paronto for assignment. [ [http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20071025&content_id=2282232&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl The Official Site of The Atlanta Braves: News: Braves claim Resop for bullpen depth ] ]* October 29: Acquired OF
Gorkys Hernandez and RHPJair Jurrjens from theDetroit Tigers in exchange for SSEdgar Rentería and cash considerations. [ [http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20071029&content_id=2287352&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl The Official Site of The Atlanta Braves: News: Braves get two prospects for Renteria ] ] Sent RHP Chad Paronto outright to Triple-A Richmond. He refused the assignment, becoming afree agent .November
* November 16: Acquired OF Josh Anderson from the
Houston Astros in exchange for RHPÓscar Villarreal . [ [http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20071116&content_id=2301976&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl The Official Site of The Atlanta Braves: News: Braves acquire Anderson from Astros ] ]* November 19: Signed
Tom Glavine to a one-year, $8 million contract. [ [http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20071118&content_id=2303392&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl The Official Site of The Atlanta Braves: News: Braves, Glavine agree on one-year deal ] ]* November 20: Designated INF
Pete Orr for assignment. Orr was later released by the organization on November 28. [ [http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20071120&content_id=2305251&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl The Official Site of The Atlanta Braves: News: Notes: Three righties join 40-man roster ] ]* November 30: Designated RHP
Lance Cormier for assignment. [ [http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20071201&content_id=2314970&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl The Official Site of The Atlanta Braves: News: Cormier designated for assignment ] ]December
*December 4: Acquired LHP
Will Ohman and INFOmar Infante from theChicago Cubs in exchange for RHPJosé Ascanio . [ [http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20071204&content_id=2317031&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl The Official Site of The Atlanta Braves: News: Braves get Ohman, Infante from Cubs ] ]*December 4: Designated OF
Willie Harris for assignment. Harris was released and became a free agent on December 12. [ [http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20071204&content_id=2317074&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl The Official Site of The Atlanta Braves: News: Harris designated for assigment ] ]*December 17: Signed C
Javy López to a Minor League contract and an invitation to Spring Traning. [ [http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20071217&content_id=2328686&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl The Official Site of The Atlanta Braves: News: Lopez lands Minor League deal ] ]January
*January 14: Acquired CF
Mark Kotsay from theOakland Athletics in exchange for RHPJoey Devine and minor league RHP Jamie Richmond. [ [http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3193556 ESPN - Sources: A's to trade outfielder Kotsay to Braves for pitcher Devine - MLB ] ]*January 17: Acquired LHP
Jeff Ridgway from theTampa Bay Rays in exchange for utility infielderWilly Aybar and minor league infielder Chase Fontaine.March
*March 22:
Javy López announces he will retire after being told he will not make the opening day roster. [ [http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080322&content_id=2450928&vkey=spt2008news&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb The Official Site of Major League Baseball: News: Lopez decides to retire after being cut ] ]*March 26:
Tyler Yates traded to thePittsburgh Pirates in exchange for minor league pitcher Todd Redmond.*March 28:
Ruben Gotay claimed off of waivers from theNew York Mets . [ [http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080328&content_id=2463598&vkey=spt2008news&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl The Official Site of The Atlanta Braves: News: Braves pick up Gotay from Mets ] ]*March 31:
Scott Spiezio signed to minor league contract. Released April 12. [ [http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080331&content_id=2474652&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl The Official Site of The Atlanta Braves: News: Braves sign Spiezio to Minors deal ] ]May
*May 5: Acquired utility-man Greg Norton from the
Seattle Mariners for cash considerations. [ [http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080505&content_id=2645302&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl The Official Site of The Atlanta Braves: News: Braves acquire Norton from Mariners ] ]Regular season
eason standings
Record vs. opponents
Game log
2008 Atlanta Braves season
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Player stats
Batting
"Note: G = Games played; AB = At Bats; R = Runs scored; H = Hits; 2B = Doubles; 3B = Triples; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in; AVG = Batting average; SB = Stolen bases"
Pitching
"Note: W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; G = Games pitched; GS = Games started; SV = Saves; IP = Innings pitched; R = Runs allowed; ER = Earned runs allowed; BB = Walks allowed; K = Strikeouts"
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