Talking Chop

Here's a look at the major stories in the world of the Atlanta Braves for the week ending on February 14th:

  In the Press...

• The Braves announced their full slate of non-roster spring training invitees. 
• The AJC's David O'Brien continues to lead the Johnny Damon bandwagon, getting a pot-stirring quote via text from the still-unsigned outfielder.
  
• The Braves beat writers report that the Braves did indeed make a one-year offer to Johnny Damon. 
• More AJC columnists pretend to shill for Scott Boras.
• Ken Rosenthal calls for the Braves to start Jason Heyward in right field.
• The Braves named Tom Glavine special assistant to John Schuerholz. 
• Even Jayson Stark joined in on the Johnny Damon speculation.

At Talking Chop...

• The Atlanta Braves Fan Confidence continued to inch up.
• We finished up our prospect list Q&As with Bill Ballew of Baseball America. Click here for part 1, and part 2. 
• I released the cover to the 2010 Talking Chop Baseball Annual, which will be released February 24th.

Notable FanPosts and FanShots...

• Dave_D shared with us his photos and story from the Braves Caravan stop in Suwanee, GA. 
• Mayo Dawg gave us our first report from the Braves Caravan stop in Athens, GA. 
• Gage23 also gave us a great report from the Braves Caravan stop in Athens, GA.
• 10-4 tops them all with a simple hand-written note to Frank Wren.
• Bronn joined the anti-Damon chorus here at TC.

Braves Player Previews...

• Capitol Avenue Club previews Kris Medlen. 
• Rhyno18 previews Nate McLouth.
• playertobenamedlate previews Brian McCann.