...45-yard attempt that would've ultimately given him the record. "It seems like somebody upstairs was really saying, 'I don't know if you deserve this thing,'" Andersen said, smiling. Reach Travis Haney at travis.haney@morris.com.

...set to receive in 2007, his final year before becoming a free agent. The team is cutting things close to its budgeted $80 million payroll, making moves such as Tuesday's a necessity. Reach Travis Haney at travis.haney@morris.com.

...reported that it went well. Hampton, who hurt his left side batting March 7, is trying to get back by May 7. The left-hander hasn't pitched since 2005 because of elbow problems. Reach Travis Haney at travis.haney@morris.com. morris.com

...he's willing to accept that he's a 120-game, 130-game player," Abbott said. "I think this year will be a huge, huge year for him just from trying to show he can stay healthy. Reach Travis Haney at travis.haney@morris.com.

...certainly puts him on the map," said B.B. Abbott, agent for McCann and, also, Jones. Reach Travis Haney at travis.haney@morris.com. BRAVES DRUB METS LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - It counts for very, very little, but the Atlanta Braves did...

...Sunday. Third baseman Chipper Jones (sore right side) was ready Wednesday, but Cox didn't include him on the dress roster. He said he plans to return today against the New York Mets. Reach Travis Haney at travis.haney@morris.com.

...afterburners his large frame would allow. "Man, wasn't it fun watching him round second?" Cox said, smiling after the game. McCann has five career triples in the majors and minors. Contact Travis Haney at travis.haney@morris.com.

...year because of a shoulder injury. ... Friday night marked new Braves starter Mark Redman's second outing with the team. Cox said Redman asked to go five or six, but only got four. Reach Travis Haney at travis.haney@morris.com.

...wanted. When you feel that way it takes a lot of pressure off you coming in here." Reach Travis Haney at travis.haney@morris.com. ASTROS 4, BRAVES 2 KISSIMMEE, Fla. - Starter Chuck James gave up three runs, the most of any Atlanta...

...hasn't played in left field - the position where he's expected to see more time. Wilson's cranky throwing shoulder still won't allow it, Cox said, and he's unsure when it will. Reach Travis Haney at travis.haney@morris.com.