Atlanta’s infield defensive work failed them last night after battling to a 1-1 tie which went south in the final three innings thanks to some gaffes by Dansby Swanson and Freddie Freeman. Not a great way to start off a series that you desperately need to win.
Both of the Braves lauded catching duo’s contracts are up at the end of this season and that could spell doom for the Braves. Suzuki and Flowers have played well beyond their current pay-grades and could be looking for one last big contract this offseason.
Braves lefty prospect Bruce Zimmerman has come out of nowhere this season to put his name in the running as a legitimate top pitching prospect in an already packed Atlanta system.