Atlanta Braves

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Rumor Mill

  • Odalis Perez's recovery from Tommy John surgery is proceeding extremely well - he has been throwing in the mid-90s. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 11/18/2000)

  • The Braves are considering re-signing Wally Joyner, who would again come off the bench. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 11/9/2000)

  • Wes Helms will play winter ball in Venezuela to work on playing third base, left field and first base in order to keep the Braves options open. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 11/8/2000)

  • Possible moves if Chipper Jones moves to left field - if the Braves sign Alex Rodriguez, they could move Rafael Furcal to third base. BJ Surhoff could be moved from left field to first base. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 11/8/2000)

  • Walt Weiss is likely to retire. (Houston Chronicle, 11/5/2000)

  • The Braves might move Chipper Jones to the outfield, installing rookie Wes Helms at third. (Athens Banner-Herald, 11/3/2000)

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