ATLANTA -- Though the Braves have spent this season's first three months living up to John Hart's description of not being "the prettiest girl at the dance," the countless acquisitions and roster moves the club's front office has made indicates that it is not willing to simply settle for routine disappointment this year, despite admittedly placing a greater focus on the future.
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ATLANTA -- Andrelton Simmons has positioned himself to win a third consecutive Gold Glove and prove that he does have the ability to provide some offensive consistency.