"Shockwaves made their way around Turner Field on Wednesday. You couldn't feel them, but you sure could hear them.

News that the Braves had released veteran pitcher Tom Glavine was met with an audible disbelief by many of those at the ballpark when told of the move.

"I'm kind of shocked," said Ron Juarez, a Braves fan from Illinois who came to Turner Field for the first time. "I'm a little bit disappointed by it. The history of Tom Glavine and what he's done for the organization, I'm saddened by it."

Glavine, a 305-game winner, was hoping to return to the Braves after surgery to repair his elbow and shoulder. He finished a rehab start on Tuesday and declared himself fit to return.

In the Braves clubhouse following a loss to the Chicago Cubs the mood was stunned silence. Players spoke in hushed voices in describing the news.

"It's something between him and the Braves, but I'm going to miss him," said Brian McCann, whose locker was next to Glavine's. "He's one of my favorite players. He's a great guy to be around. First class all the way."

Jeff Francoeur had a chance to speak to Glavine before he left.

"I told him we're going to miss him," Francoeur said. "I hope he's able to throw somewhere because he's good enough to."

Still, while many fans were shocked to hear the news and appreciative of Glavine, they were ready to see the next generation of Braves pitchers. The Braves called up Tommy Hanson from Class AAA Gwinnett on Wednesday.

"Glavine is a great pitcher; he'll go to the Hall of Fame," said Glenn Gillette of Newnan. "Sometimes it's time to retire. He's the real deal. I've always loved Tom Glavine, but it's time. It's time for the next players. I want to see what Tommy Hanson can do.""