Braves
The Braves Curious Shortstop Decision
Entering spring training, the Braves have exactly one position that wasn’t filled by an incumbent player… shortstop. After seven seasons in Atlanta, shortstop Dansby Swanson signed with the Chicago Cubs this offseason for a whopping seven years and $177 million. Although the Braves would have loved to keep Swanson, Swanson was never going to accept […]
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Dylan Dodd, from Unknown Prospect to Fifth Starter?
The battle to be a starter in the rotation is heightened once Spring Training begins. Pitchers from last season are put on the mound to be observed, and so are those who are considered eligible prospects. Ian Anderson has been a pitcher for the ATL Braves since 2020. And despite his overall success in the […]
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Grading the Braves Offseason Additions
As Spring Training games begin this weekend and baseball season is officially underway, it is time to look at the Braves’ moves this offseason and ask the ever-important question: “Did they get better?” Note, these will not be a breakdown of every transaction made this off-season, just the ones involving major league talent. 11/11/2022 Braves […]
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Part III: Atlanta Braves Spring Training Preview – Outfield
As we inch closer and closer to the start of Grapefruit League Action on February 25th, let’s dive into the Atlanta Braves outfield and analyze what the 2023 season may have in store. There is only one spot under scrutiny this offseason, and Manager Brian Snitker will have a tough decision ahead of him pertaining […]
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Atlanta Braves Spring Training Preview
Part I: Defending the NL East Key Dates WBC pitchers and catchers: February 13 Non-WBC pitchers and catchers: February 15 WBC position players: February 16 Non-WBC position players: February 20 Grapefruit League opener: February 25 vs Red Sox Opening Day: March 30 @Nationals The Atlanta Braves will roll into North Port, Florida, coming off a […]
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