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September, but GM Frank Wren brought back virtually the same team. Hey, if they have the fourth-best record in baseball for the first five months, why not think they can extend their success an extra month this year? They will now have center fielder...
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Hey, if they have the fourth-best record in baseball for the first five months, why not think they can extend their success an extra month this year? They will now have center fielder Michael Bourn for an entire season, while starters Jair Jurrjens...
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FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2011, file photo, Atlanta Braves' Michael Bourn rounds third and heads for home to score on a double by Brian McCann during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals in St. Louis. The Braves announced on... View Photo »
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They need offense ... They need a shortstop because they don’t want to bring (Alex) Gonzalez back, and they like Nunez a lot.
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As a result, I took to Twitter to do a little crowdsourcing. In fact, the entire thought process was spurred by a fan suggesting Jair Jurrjens is/was an ace, while I suggested that he was a nice 2-3, but that I’d prefer Baker. See, there’s this...
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The Braves’ pitching staff, one of baseball’s best in 2011, could be even better if the Braves can stay reasonably healthy. They return all key members of the NL’s top-rated bullpen, led by Kimbrel, Jonny Venters and Eric O’Flaherty. Also back are...
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Tim Hudson, who had 16 wins, is coming off back surgery and may not be ready to go at the start of spring, but he's not expected to miss an extended period. The Braves also will be keeping an eye on young starters Jair Jurrjens and Tommy Hanson, both...
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FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2011, file photo, Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Eric O'Flaherty (34) throws during a baseball game against the Washington Nationals in Atlanta. The Braves announced on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012, they have avoided arbitration by... View Photo »
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I'm not happy and pleased to keep all the young arms intact. "The future could be a lot of fun to be a part of another young wave running through this organization." The insurance provided by the young pitchers could prove to be important. Tim Hudson...
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Prado and Jair Jurrjens have been the two most discussed names coming out of the Braves camp during trade talks this winter. Prado’s versatility to move from his starting spot in left field over to third base when Chipper Jones needs a day off or gets...
About Jair Jurrjens
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Jair Francoise Jurrjens (born January 29, 1986 in Willemstad, Curaçao, in the Netherlands Antilles) is a Dutch starting pitcher for the Atlanta Braves. His name is pronounced JEYE-air JER-jens. Full Article
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Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Jair Jurrjens delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Monday, Aug. 22, 2011, in Chicago.
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Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Jair Jurrjens delivers to an San Francisco Giants batter in the first inning of a baseball game on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2011, at Turner Field in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Jair Jurrjens (49) works in the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals in Atlanta Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011.
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WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 01: Jair Jurrjens #49 of the Atlanta Braves is removed from the game by manager Fredi Gonzalez #33 in the sixth inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on August 1, 2011 in Washington, DC.
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Atlanta Braves pitcher Jair Jurrjens delivers to the Washington Nationals during the first inning of a baseball game Monday, Aug. 1, 2011, in Washington.
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Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Jair Jurrjens throws against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, July 27, 2011, in Atlanta.
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CINCINNATI, OH - JULY 22: Jair Jurrjens #49 of the Atlanta Braves walks to the dugout after giving up two home runs in the sixth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on July 22, 2011 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Jair Jurrjens throws against the Cincinnati Reds in the first inning of a baseball game on Friday, July 22, 2011, in Cincinnati.
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PHOENIX, AZ - JULY 12: National League All-Star Jair Jurrjens #49 of the Atlanta Braves looks on before the start of the 82nd MLB All-Star Game at Chase Field on July 12, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Jair Jurrjens works in the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals in Atlanta on Sunday, July 17, 2011.
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PHOENIX, AZ - JULY 12: (L-R) National League All-Star Jair Jurrjens #49 of the Atlanta Braves, National League All-Star Starlin Castro #13 of the Chicago Cubs, National League All-Star Brandon Phillips #4 of the Cincinnati Reds, National League All-Star Joey Votto #19 of the Cincinnati...
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PHOENIX, AZ - JULY 12: National League All-Star Troy Tulowitzki #2 of the Colorado Rockies gives National League All-Star Jair Jurrjens #49 of the Atlanta Braves a five as he heads to the dugout during the 82nd MLB All-Star Game at Chase Field on July 12, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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PHOENIX, AZ - JULY 12: National League All-Star Jair Jurrjens #49 of the Atlanta Braves throws a pitch in the top of the sixth inning of the 82nd MLB All-Star Game at Chase Field on July 12, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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National League's Jair Jurrjens of the Atlanta Braves pitches during the sixth inning of the MLB All-Star baseball game Tuesday, July 12, 2011, in Phoenix.
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Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Jair Jurrjens throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Wednesday, July 6, 2011, in Atlanta. Atlanta won 9-1.
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Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Jair Jurrjens, right, embraces catcher Brian McCann after shutting out Baltimore Orioles of an interleague baseball game in Atlanta, Friday, July 1, 2011. Jurrjens earned his 11th win of the season with a one-hit shutout. Atlanta won 4-0.
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Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Jair Jurrjens points skyward after recording the final out in the Braves' 4-0 win over the Baltimore Orioles in an interleague baseball game in Atlanta, Friday, July 1, 2011. Jurrjens went all nine innings and allowed no runs on one hit.
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Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Jair Jurrjens works in the first inning of an interleague baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in Atlanta, Friday, July 1, 2011.
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Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Jair Jurrjens works in the first inning of an interleague baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in Atlanta, Friday, July 1, 2011. Jurrjens earned the complete game victory, allowing no runs on one hit as the Braves defeated the Orioles 4-0.
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JUNE 25: Jair Jurrjens #49 of the Atlanta Braves pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on June 25, 2011 in San Diego, California.
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Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Jair Jurrjens works the first inning against the San Diego Padres in a baseball game on Saturday, June 25, 2011, in San Diego.
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Atlanta Braves' Jair Jurrjens pitches against the Texas Rangers during the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, June 19, 2011, in Atlanta.
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ATLANTA, GA - JUNE 14: Jair Jurrjens #49 of the Atlanta Braves walks off the field after he was relieved in the sixth inning against the New York Mets at Turner Field on June 14, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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ATLANTA, GA - JUNE 14: Fredi Gonzalez #33 relieves Jair Jurrjens #49 of the Atlanta Braves in the sixth inning against the New York Mets at Turner Field on June 14, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Atlanta Braves pitcher Jair Jurrjens comes out of the baseball game during the sixth inning after loading the bases against the New York Mets, June 14, 2011, in Atlanta. New York won 4-3.
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Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Jair Jurrjens delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Monday, Aug. 22, 2011, in Chicago.
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