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Kevin Gregg blew six of his first 21 save opportunities for the Marlins, but saved 11 in a row before allowing the three-run homer to Daryle Ward Friday night. He only allowed one run in his previous 15 innings.
The Washington Nationals failed to sign their first round draft pick, Aaron Crow. Washington offered $3.5 million and a major league contract, but Crow wanted $4.4 million, according to Jim Bowden.
Both Greg Dobbs and Shane Victornio are fine after minor injuries. Shane started in centerfield Friday night and Dobbs pinch hit.
David O’Brien, of the Atlantic Journal-Constitution, wonders if Tom Glavine’s career may be over, writing:
When Tom Glavine left Thursday’s loss to Cubs after giving up seven runs in four innings, he might as well have handed a baton with “Braves pitching” on it to Jair Jurrjens, who will start tonight’s series opener against the Giants.
Because it sure felt like a changing-of-the-guard moment to me. Oh, sure, plenty of signs before this indicated that Glavine was probably done, that he might not have enough left in that arm to finesse his way to more wins to add to career total of 305.
It would be a fitting time to end his career. Glavine’s ERA is 5.54, matching his career high set in his first season in 1987.
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