It was a feel-good story of an offseason that was otherwise mired in criticism of the Braves’ front office for not spending enough. Braves fans could all seemingly rally around bringing back Brian McCann, a beloved member of the Baby Braves from years past. McCann was a Georgia boy and embodied the Braves’ spirit as a perennial All-Star from 2005 to 2013. Five seasons, two teams, and a World Series ring later, it was time for McCann to come back to Atlanta where it all began.
“It feels right,” McCann said as he was re-introduced as a Brave after signing a sweetheart one-year, $2 million deal.