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Playing the Game Right (Beale Street Beat)

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 20:50:35 GMT

Now, I wonder—do he and they still scream bloody murder in Cincinnati over the night Pete Rose’s hitting streak was stopped cold? When Blaine Boyer handed Ken Griffey, Jr. first base on the house with nobody out, two runs in, a man on second, Brandon Phillips coming up, and the Reds with a vintage opportunity to [...]

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Hot Soup and a 1-0 win over Braves (Beale Street Beat)

Thu, 29 May 2008 02:42:22 GMT

Jeff Suppan and Jo-Jo Reyes squared off in the best pitchers’ duel of the season…and the score remained 0-0 after 7½ innings. But in the bottom of the 8th, Reyes was pulled after walking J.J. Hardy, giving way to reliever Blaine Boyer. Jason Kendall executed a perfect sacrifice bunt to advance Hardy to second, and, [...]

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Spring Interview with Braves Relief Pitcher Blaine Boyer (Talking Chop)

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 21:34:56 GMT

The interviews are back after a two week hiatus of opening week distractions and computer breakdowns. I caught up with Braves reliever Blaine Boyer during the middle of spring training in the Braves clubhouse before a game. Blaine's a great guy to talk to because he'll ramble on and on with every question you ask him, which makes his answers all the more interesting. He's also...

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Wrong Place, Wrong Time (Bugs and Cranks)

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 18:17:34 GMT

Nothing personal Atlanta. You did nothing wrong. In fact, you were just doing your job — showing up when and where you’re told. Unfortunately for you, fate (schedule makers) placed you directly in harm’s way. Monday - Rockies 2 Braves 1 WP: Aaron Cook (1-0) LP: Blaine Boyer S: Matt Holliday (1) Cookie was [...]

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Holliday's homer lifts Rockies past Braves (Denver Post)

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:01:39 GMT

Matt Holliday crushed a fastball off reliever Blaine Boyer, snapping the Rockies' five-game losing streak in the 2-hour and 5-minute gem.

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Danger: Bullpen (Talking Chop)

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:06:15 GMT

Reliever Appearances Innings Pitched Jeff Bennett 3 6.0 Blaine Boyer 2 4.0 Manny Acosta 3 3.0 Will Ohman 4 2.1 Peter Moylan 3 2.0 Chris Resop 5 2.0 Rafael Soriano 2 2.0 Royce Ring 3 1.0 Total 25 22.1 We've played four games, and our bullpen has made 25 appearances! Including the oddity of Chris Resop who has 5 appearances in only four games after appearing twice in last night's game while playing...

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Braves Expect Trades (MLB Trade Rumors)

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 19:35:36 GMT

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's David O'Brien talked to Braves GM Frank Wren, and he learned that Wren expects to "make a deal or two." DOB says the Braves are looking to add a proven bench bat. They can spare an out of options reliever from the group of Blaine Boyer, Chris Resop, Tyler Yates, and Royce Ring. O'Brien sees Yates as the one to go. Catcher Brayan Pena and first baseman...

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Braves notebook: Boyer trying to avoid pressure (The Anniston Star Online)

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 05:05:08 GMT

KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Blaine Boyer is trying to avoid feeling the pressure as the competition for the final spots in Atlanta's bullpen enters the final week. Boyer, who is out of options, is competing for a spot behind closer Rafael Soriano, Peter Moylan, Manny Acosta and Will Ohman.

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Could Tigers Trade For An Atlanta Reliever? (MLB Trade Rumors)

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 20:23:09 GMT

Jon Paul Morosi of the Detroit Free Press speculates that the Tigers and Braves may match up well for a trade. Morosi notes four out of options relievers for Atlanta: Blaine Boyer, Chris Resop, Royce Ring, and Tyler Yates. He also mentions "frequent trade discussions" in recent years between the two clubs. ESPN's Jayson Stark wrote yesterday that the Tigers "would like to add a big-time...

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2008 Braves Bullpen (Beale Street Beat)

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 04:45:18 GMT

With all of the profiles for bullpen candidates next season, we now have to look at the bigger picture. These are the relievers with a significant shot at the pen next season. Rafael Soriano Mike Gonzalez* Peter Moylan Manny Acosta Joey Devine Blaine Boyer Charlie Morton Royce Ring Will Ohman Tyler Yates Phil Stockman Chris Resop Jeff Bennett * Gonzalez is recovering from elbow surgery...

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2008 Braves Bullpen: Blaine Boyer (Beale Street Beat)

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 19:48:29 GMT

Blaine Boyer had a very disappointing year but we can't put that solely on his shoulders. The 26-year old right-hander not only had to come back from shoulder surgery he had in 2006, but an oblique strain that made him miss a month early in the season this year. His ERA of 4.30 wasn't too [...]

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Braves Pitching (Sabernomics)

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 12:34:57 GMT

Here are two groups of players who pitched for the Braves this season. John Smoltz Chuck James Kyle Davies Jo-Jo Reyes Jose Ascanio Macay McBride Anthony Lerew Joey Devine Blaine Boyer Kevin Barry Tim Hudson Buddy Carlyle Lance Cormier Mark Redman Bob Wickman Peter Moylan Tyler Yates Rafael Soriano Oscar Villarreal Chad Paronto Ron Mahay Manny Acosta Mike Gonzalez Wilfredo Ledezma Jeff...

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Boyer returns to Braves (Tim Ellsworth)

Wed, 06 Jun 2007 14:09:41 GMT

Atlanta Braves pitcher Blaine Boyer is returning to the team after an absence of more than a year due to injury. I’ve written a few articles about Boyer over the past couple of years: Adjusting to the big leagues, rookie finds spiritual support Boyer just a good old boy at heart Boyer waits for that special woman Pitcher’s prayer [...]

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