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[AJC: Atlanta Journal-Constitution] - Braves prospects Heyward, Schafer on different paths

David O’Brien — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 04:14:43 GMT

... field job, in which case they could use switch-hitting Cabrera to complement Matt Diaz in left field and to spell Heyward against some lefties. But if the Braves d ...

[SB Nation: Talking Chop] - Braves Caravan Friday; Wren, Schuerholz, Chipper Q&A

gondeee — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 23:48:06 GMT

... hipper Jones (3B - ATL) , Johnny Damon (LF - NYY) , Tommy Hanson (P - ATL) , Matt Diaz (RF - ATL) , Atlanta Braves Sign in with your Yahoo! ID Add Talking Chop to ...

[Sporting News] - Ten for 2010: Rookies who could make an impact

smcneal.tsn — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 19:57:54 GMT

... ortunity: Heyward won't be handed a job with Nate McLouth, Melky Cabrera and Matt Diaz already penciled into the Braves' outfield. Early expectation: Heyward will ...

[AJC: Braves Blog] - Heyward’s growing as fast as expectations

David O'Brien — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 07:23:30 GMT

... field job, in which case they could use switch-hitting Cabrera to complement Matt Diaz in left field and to spell Heyward against some lefties. But if the Braves d ...

[MLB: Braves] - Inbox: Could the Braves bat Diaz leadoff?

Mark Bowman — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 01:31:34 GMT

... Bowman / MLB.com 02/03/10 6:47 PM EST Would the Braves ever consider letting Matt Diaz bat in the leadoff position and put Nate McLouth lower in the order? -- Mike ...

[Scout: BravesCenter.com] - Manno on Damon: "Never say never"

Bill Shanks — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 04:41:00 GMT

... leaving Florida, Cabrera would probably start the year in left playing with Matt Diaz . ”We wanted to go to spring training and give Jason Heyward a chance to mak ...

[MLB: Devil Rays] - Rays' bullpen retooled heading into 2010

Bill Chastain — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 20:02:46 GMT

... angeups and kind of fooling them a little bit with my 89." Braves outfielder Matt Diaz, who played with the Rays in 2003 and '04, had Soriano as a teammate in Atla ...

[Bleacher Report] - Is Johnny Damon An Upgrade Over The Braves' Current Options?

Ben Duronio — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:27:32 GMT

... e been passing on Damon’s services. The current options for left field are a Matt Diaz platoon with either Eric Hinske or Melky Cabrera, and possibly later in the ...

[Braves Journal] - Matt Diaz

Mac Thomason — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:15:46 GMT

... Matt Diaz Statistics and History – Baseball-Reference.com . Bounced back, big time, fr ...

[SB Nation: Talking Chop] - Braves Caravan, Evans stop 1.31.10

Lizziebeth — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 01:59:18 GMT

... ly actions 0 recs Great pics! Bummer about young Jordan not showing up. "Matt Diaz is a baseball player."-Joe Simpson by 10-4 on Feb 1, 2010 8:31 PM EST reply ...

[Mack's Mets] - Update - Top Outfielders in 2010 Baseball Draft

Mack — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 15:34:18 GMT

... ntial middle-of-the-order hitter will grab him. Atlanta can’t have guys like Matt Diaz, Garret Anderson, and Ryan Church forever if they expect to win. 10-5 from h ...

[AJC: Braves Blog] - Hanson rested, ready & excited for Act 2

David O'Brien — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 02:58:42 GMT

... uberprospect Jason Heyward isn’t ready to start the season in right field ( Matt Diaz could play some right if the Braves get Damon). If the Braves decide to jump ...

[MLB: Braves] - Around the Horn: Outfielders

Mark Bowman — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 22:39:45 GMT

... ght. The other two outfield spots would then likely be manned by McLouth and Matt Diaz, who will once again see a majority of his time in left. Diaz has quietly ma ...

[Scout: PinstripesPlus.com] - The case for Johnny Damon

Bill Shanks — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 06:40:25 GMT

... r Jones Troy Glaus Brian McCann Yunel Escobar Jason Heyward Melky Cabrera or Matt Diaz Having Damon at the top of the order would allow McLouth to move down lower ...

[Bleacher Report] - Here's a Thought: The Quad-A Watch--Mitch Jones

Nathaniel Stoltz — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 02:34:08 GMT

... ld leave a spot open for Jones if the Braves want to carry five outfielders. Matt Diaz and Melky Cabrera (a switch-hitter) are the only righties in the group, so i ...