MIAMI -- Approximately 24 hours after saying there isn't as much talk about a team's needs following a win, Freddie Freeman once again proved he is capable of covering some of the Braves' flaws as he continues to produce an MVP-caliber season.
Freeman reintroduced himself to the home run trot and extended his assault of Marlins pitchers during Monday night's 12-1 win at Marlins Park. His two extra-base hits provided an early advantage for Sean Newcomb, who helped the Braves stay within a game of the first-place Phillies in the National League East.
As the Braves bounced back from Sunday's loss to the Nationals, they had one scout watching the Rangers, who might be able to interest Atlanta with the offer of left-handed reliever Jake Diekman.