PHILADELPHIA -- Though their club's recent struggles have been no laughing matter, Braves officials have no choice but to chuckle at suggestions that they are doing anything they can to get the top pick in the 2016 MLB Draft.
"If we end up with 100 losses and the first pick in the Draft, it will be like having a scarlet 'L' that is on our chest," Braves assistant general manager John Coppolella said. "It will be a badge of dishonor for us. [Braves CEO] Terry McGuirk, [team president[ John Schuerholz, [president of baseball operations] John Hart and I are winners.