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A few notes: Brian Snitker has been signed to a contract extension through 2023 with a team option for 2024. Terrance Gore, an OFer, has been signed...

That and Markakis could be problematic from the standpoint that he would need to be a backup outfielder for Atlanta and, ideally, the team's backup...

The Braves have DFA'd Jack Mayfield to open up a roster spot for Heredia.

The Braves have claimed OFer Guillermo Heredia of waivers from the Mets. https://twitter.com/Ken_Rosenthal/status/1364643618124947457

In retrospect, giving $11 million on a 1 year deal to Smyly really wasn't necessary, as he almost certainly could have been had for less money.

Lamb's a lefty batter, so he comes with the usual splits that would require him to be kept away from lefty pitchers. An .800+ OPS against RHP is...

Travis Demeritte has been sent to AAA. Apparently the move allows the Braves to keep him in the org but frees up a 40 man roster spot.

Per Snitker - Victor Arano has apparently not arrived in camp yet due to visa issues.

Julio Teheran signed a minor league deal with Detroit with incentives. He's certainly fallen a long way.

Mark Melancon's deal with the Padres will pay him $2 million in 2021 and includes an option for 2022 with a $1 million dollar buyout. I am really...

Kevin Pillar reportedly signing with Mets: https://twitter.com/martinonyc/status/1361489348353531908

Not a bad option to have coming into camp. He's a lefty and has the usual splits that you would expect: Career against RHP: .269/.347/.442/.789...

I am nervous as well. The lineup is the same and the rotation is certainly stronger (Charlie Morton + healty Soroka + Smyly) but I am definitely...

So, pretend that AA doesn't add anyone to the bullpen between now and opening day. How confident would you feel with the bullpen as it currently...

I kind of wanted him as a backup outfielder. I don't know how he rates defensively but it's completely possible that he outperforms Ender with the...

I know that is a joke :p but I will bite: I would prefer for someone like Mayfield to win the last spot on the bench rather than Sandoval because at...

Jed Lowrie just signed a minor league deal with the A's. I actually totally forgot about him as an infield bench option, as he's been battling...

How low of a batting average are you willing to tolerate from Alex Jackson if he becomes the backup catcher? He's a career .233 hitter in the minors.

The bench definitely looks bad right now. If this was opening day, what would be the bench look like? Camargo Ender Ehire Adrianza Jack...

I am kind of surprised that the Braves weren't interested in Steve Cishek, as he just settled for a minor league deal with an invite to spring...

MLB is making physical changes to the ball which is expected to reduce offense in 2021: ...

So, assuming that Ramirez isn't really available, the bullpen would seemingly be next up on the list to be addressed. Melancon, Greene & O'Day are...

I am pretty happy as a fan with that average annual salary from the team's perspective. If he will just stay healthy and we just get the DH in 2022 :)

On the ex-Braves front, Travis Demeritte has been DFA'd by the Tigers. He was sent to Detroit as part of the Shane Greene trade.

On the Bauer contract it sounds like he is due to be paid $40 million in 2021 with an opt-out at the end of the season and $45 million in 2022 with...

Craig Mish weighing in on Ozuna. It would be pretty wild if Tampa Bay outbid Atlanta for Ozuna. Obviously, it is just a rumor but, while we could...

So, if you were AA and Ozuna's agent called and said that he would resign with Atlanta for $75 million over 3 years - would you pull the trigger and...

In looking at potential options, I briefly considered Charlie Blackmon as he is a fit on the surface - still a good bat, from Georgia, etc. He's also...

I am not a subscriber to any of the pay sites (The Athletic, ESPN, etc.) but I imagine Mahki Backstrom is likely still flying under the radar. He's a...

Yeah, I saw that mention of Arenado but I would agree that isn't happening. If they won't pay Ozuna, who could be resigned for less money & years...