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And that’s without the Braves even exercising his $12 million option, according to the AJC’s Dave O’Brien: Huddy is a great teammate, beloved in the clubhouse, and he and his wife do terrific stuff in the community through their foundation. They have put down roots here, and have finally finished, or nearly finished, the dream…

“If they want me to fold towels, I’ll fold towels.  I don’t really care. Whatever they see fit, I want to help this team win in any role that I’m in.” – Joba Chamberlain, wisely anticipating that he won’t be in the playoff rotation following yet another lackluster performance. Chamberlain is 0-4 with 8.42 ERA in…

Jamie Moyer tore three tendons on one play last night and he is now done for the season: When Jamie Moyer limped off the mound and was assisted to the dugout by catcher Paul Bako during Tuesday night’s game against Houston, it was the last Phillies fans would see of him this season. The 46-year-old…

Tigers 7, Twins 2: I’ve seen a lot of “well, whaddaya expect, Pavano sucks” comments floating around the internet since last night’s loss, but it’s all from New York people who can’t get his time in Gotham out of their heads. Sure, he got knocked around last night, but before that he had owned the…

Ricky Nolasco put on a show Wednesday, setting a Marlins record with 16 strikeouts and nearly made history with nine punchouts in a row. Tom Seaver holds the all-time record with 10 straight strikeouts, but Adam LaRoche snapped Nolasco’s streak with a double. Jake Peavy in 2007 and Mickey Welch in 1884 are the only…