Braves Release Glavine

by Eli Greenspan on Jun 3, 2009 6:02 PM EDT

The Atlanta Braves cut ties with future Hall of Famer Tom Glavine, releasing him just a day after throwing six scoreless innings in a rehab start. Glavine, who is recovering from minor elbow surgery, was clocked between 83-86 mph on his fastball.

"I don't know what else I can do," Glavine said after Tuesday night's game, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "Physically I felt good and I feel like I'm ready."

Glavine is still a couple week away from returning, and it is possible he could get picked up if he wanted to continue pitching. The Nationals would benefit from his presence.

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NO team benefits from someone with an 86 MPH fastball, except maybe the Red Sox with Wakefield.

Better learn a knuxie there Tommy boy.

by Baseball Stu on Jun 3, 2009 7:37 PM EDT reply actions

except for the cubs, braves, dodgers, and padres with greg maddux

by Eli on Jun 3, 2009 11:24 PM EDT reply actions

yeah but Eli, there is no chance Tom is going to a non contending team. The only reason he had surgery on his shoulder was to try and pitch for a ring, so if his career does continue, I think it will only be for a contending team.

by KevinGillman on Jun 4, 2009 3:18 PM EDT reply actions