Talking Chop

Here's a look at the major stories in the world of the Atlanta Braves for the week ending on April 11th, which saw Talking Chop have 49 front page posts and 38 FanPosts... well done!

  In the Press...

• Remember to help Hank Aaron in his fight against arthritis... go here.
• In the pre-season power rankings for ESPN and SBN, the Braves rank sixth.
• Two ex-Braves closers faced off on opening day.
• The Braves set some records on opening day.
• Forbes Magazine says the value of the Braves has increased, but still has some concerns about ownership.
• The Braves claimed relief pitcher Cristhian Martinez off waivers from the Marlins.
• Chipper Jones strained his oblique in game-2 and will miss several games.
• The Braves released nine minor leaguers.

At Talking Chop...

• Talking Chop brought on two new bloggers for the 2010 season.
• The Talking Chop Minor League guys, CB and Matt, posted a series of season previews for each Braves Minor League affiliate: Rome, Myrtle Beach, Mississippi, and Gwinnett
• To preview the Cubs-Braves series I did a Q&A with Al Yellon of Bleed Cubbie Blue, and I also previewed the pitching matchups. Here is a recap of the Cubs-Braves series, and here is royhobbs' photo recap of opening day.
  
• For some fan views of the Jason Heyward homerun, go here and here. 
• The Atlanta Braves Fan Confidence is at an all-time high of 83%.
• pacgnosis came up with a new junk stats called the "DerekLoweWin"
• Royhobbs posted a photo recap of the Gwinnett Braves opening day.
• Pacgnosis previewed the Braves-Giants series.
• mvhsbball took a look at Jason Heyward's strike zone.
  

Notable FanPosts and FanShots...

• Thanks to Adamal24 for passing along the news of the Braves signing minor leaguer Alex Romero. 
• BullManUGA shared his father's story of being in the stands when Hank Aaron hit his 500th homerun... a must read.
  
• thenightstallion told us about his adventure in purchasing Jason Heyward apparel on opening day... another must read!
• hokie07 passed along their story and pictures of spring training.