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Braves news and links: Atlanta picks up another draft pick

The Atlanta Braves picked up another draft pick on Monday acquiring Competitive Balance pick No. 76 and pitcher Brian Matusz from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for minor league pitchers Brandon Barker and Trevor Belicek. Atlanta now owns five of the first 80 selections in the upcoming draft.

While Monday's trade on the surface doesn't look like much. The Braves added about $840,000 to their bonus pool and are well positioned in what could be a pivotal draft for their rebuild.

The biggest discussion on this week's episode centers around the dismissal of Fredi Gonzalez, but our own Eric Cole takes a closer look at the draft and reveals his top three players for the Braves who hold the No.