It's the most wonderful time the of year...Spring Training kicked off today for the Braves. Among those to report early are Chipper Jones (3B), Jeff Francoeur (OF), Matt Diaz (OF) and catchers Brian McCann, David Ross and Clint Sammons. Catchers are not required to arrive until Sunday, when they will hold their first workout. Newly acquired gunners: Derek Lowe, Javier Vazquez and Kenshin Kawakami also made an appearance at the beautiful Disneys Wide World of Sports Complex. Derek Lowe is who projected to be the Braves Ace for opening day, worked in the early hours and exited early to spend Valentines day with his wife. Kenshin Kawakami the first Japanese player to play for the Braves (at a ML level) was followed by his groupies from the Japanese media. Tim Hudson, who is projected to be back for the Braves mid-to-late season had a light throwing season as well.
aBn Projected Opening Day Rotation:
- Derek Lowe, RHP
- Javier Vazquez, RHP
- Jair Jurrjens, RHP
- Kenshin Kawakami, RHP
- Tom Glavine, LHP
Rumors in Atlanta are that the Braves are interested in Ken Griffey Jr. The Mariners have not been able to land Griffey for unknown reasons. Braves GM, Frank Wren says "We have interest in several available outfielders, including Griffey." Griffey would most likely platoon at left-field with Matt Diaz. Griffey has always expressed interest in playing in a Braves uniform, and I believe he is one of the few available OF's that could serve as a cleanup hitter for the Braves next season. If Griffey is capable of putting up similar numbers like he did in '05 and '07 then he could be a bargain for 1 year/$3 million.
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