Rotoworld is reporting that Braves C Brian McCann suffered a mild concussion in yesterday’s game when he and Shane Victorino collided at home plate. McCann expects to only miss a few days. This is the second time a catcher has been diagnosed with a concussion after being plowed over by a Philly player, the first being catcher Yadier Molina.

I know he’s a Brave, but McCann is becoming one of the young stars of the league. You don’t want anyone’s career being stunted because of injury. Somehow, I hate Victorino more and more.

Former Atlanta Braves C Javy Lopez has called it quits, after being assigned to minor league camp for the Braves.  Lopez was competing for the job to backup two-time All-Star Brian McCann.  Lopez played 12 seasons for the Braves, and in his career he hit 22 HRs against the Mets, with a .292 avg in 343 ABs.  The three-time All-Star finished out his career with the Orioles and Red Sox and was trying out for the Braves as one last hurrah. 

Lopez had a career year in 2003 when he hit 43 HRs and drove in 109 RBIs for the Braves.