Thread: Braves release Glavine

Link: Braves release 305-game winner Tom Glavine - MLB - Yahoo! Sports

[Braves release 305-game winner Tom Glavine
By PAUL NEWBERRY, AP Sports Writer
49 minutes ago

ATLANTA (AP)—In a stunning move, the Atlanta Braves released 305-game winner Tom Glavine(notes) on Wednesday, just when it seemed he was ready to return to the big leagues.

The 43-year-old Glavine, who was coming back from shoulder and elbow surgery, threw six scoreless innings for Class-A Rome on Tuesday night and proclaimed himself ready to pitch in the majors again.

Instead, the Braves cut him, another move that figures to draw the ire of Atlanta fans after the team failed to re-sign John Smoltz(notes) during the offseason.
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Who's going to grab him? I'm thinking this probably will be pretty quick...

I'm guessing nobody. I think Glavine is done.

Pick up Tommy Hanson in your fantasy leagues. He's been rotting on my bench thus far.

Originally Posted by ASUcruz

I'm guessing nobody. I think Glavine is done.

Pick up Tommy Hanson in your fantasy leagues. He's been rotting on my bench thus far.

That might change, he will be making his major-league debut on Saturday against Milwaukee.

Drafted before Luc.

Do it, Deano!

I wonder if the Dodgers would be intersted in signing Tom Glavine ? The Braves are making a big mistake and I bet the fans in Atlanta are letting the team know it.

pete

Originally Posted by pete

I wonder if the Dodgers would be intersted in signing Tom Glavine ? The Braves are making a big mistake and I bet the fans in Atlanta are letting the team know it.

pete

No thanks. Glavine was terrible last year. I don't think the Braves fans at least the smart ones are upset in the least.

Nonetheless, Pete for Sports Bar poster of the year.

According to Frank Wren,it was a mutual agreement since Glavine asked for his release. Joe Simpson and Skip during the game today.Medlen will be moved to the bullpen and as mentioned Tommy Hanson will start on Saturday.