The Rome Braves held a Hot Stove gathering on Saturday, giving fans of the team the opportunity to celebrate the South Atlantic League champions and visit with several top prospects bound for High-A in 2017. Among those in attendance was left-hander Max Fried, who returned to the mound after two years on the comeback trail. Though Tommy John surgery may have slowed his progression through the minors, he left little doubt that he was back and better than ever in 2016. I caught up with Fried to discuss the road to recovery, getting back on the mound, being part of a talented rotation and his championship aspirations.