How Much Will Chipper, Prado, Bourn and Ross Be Missed?

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Chipper Jones, Martin Prado, David Ross and Michael Bourn have all left the Braves, and it is always difficult to see players move on to other teams or retirement.  In addition to performing well on the field, they were all popular in the clubhouse. Chipper Jones has been thought by many to be the most [...]

Catcher David Ross Leaves the Braves

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Backup catcher David Ross has accepted a two-year $6.2 million dollar contract with the Boston Red Sox.  The deal will be announced pending Ross passing a physical. The Braves did not want to give the 36-year old Ross more than a one year contract. Ross has been an excellent back-up the past four years and [...]

David Ross – The 2012 Report Card

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Atlanta Braves back-up catcher David Ross had another solid season.  With Brian McCann’s mounting injuries, Ross played 62 games, his most ever as a Brave.  Lets grade his 2012 efforts: Hitting:  Ross’ average (.256), on base percentage (.321) , slugging percentage (.449), and OPS (.770), were very close to his career numbers.  With 9 homeruns [...]