TODAY IS THE DAY when Atlanta Braves Pitchers and Catchers are set to report in! Hibernation is over! Baseball is back!
It is time. Members of the 2017 Atlanta Braves at all levels are checking in at Walt Disney World this morning.
Lots of handshakes, hugs, and back slaps. Physicals will be performed, workout gear will be issued, and for some… Social Security checks will be passed out (well, not quite yet for some).
Who are these pitchers and catchers anyway?
The list looks quite a bit different from that seen just a year ago. Here’s the list from the 2016 40-man roster:
- Manny Banuelos
- Danny Burawa
- Mauricio Cabrera
- Mike Foltynewicz
- John Gant
- Jason Grilli
- Tyrell Jenkins
- Jim Johnson
- Casey Kelly
- Ian Krol
- Matt Marksberry
- Andrew McKirahan
- Sean Newcomb
- Bud Norris
- Alexi Ogando
- Williams Perez
- Jose Ramirez
- Paco Rodriguez
- Evan Rutckyj
- Shae Simmons
- Julio Teheran
- Arodys Vizcaino
- Ryan Weber
- Daniel Winkler
- Matt Wisler
- Chris Withrow
- CATCHERS:Â Tyler Flowers, A.J Pierzynski
At that point, these pitchers were also in the mix, though not on the 40-man:
- Aaron Blair
- David Carpenter
- Hunter Cervenka
- Jhoulys Chacin
- Chris Ellis
- David Holmberg
- Ryan Kelly
- Kyle Kendrick
- Alexi Ogando
- Lucas Sims
- Alex Torres
- Carlos Torres
- Chris Volstad
- Madison Younginer
Now here’s today’s list:
Aaron Blair
Mauricio Cabrera
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Mike Foltynewicz
Jose Ramirez
Paco Rodriguez
Lucas Sims
Julio Teheran
Arodys Vizcaino
Daniel Winkler
Matt Wisler
Not too many repeat customers, eh? So maybe the name tags will be passed out as well.
Not to mention that there’s a new pitching coach on the scene: Chuck Hernandez, who is also debuting in a Braves uniform this week with Special Assistant Dave Wallace.
Dates to Know
- TODAY:Â Pitchers and Catchers report
- WEDNESDAY:Â First workout
- FRIDAY:Â Position players report
- SATURDAY:Â First full squad workout
GAME PLAY
- FIRST GAME:Â FEB 25 (vs. BLUE JAYS)
- OFF DAYS:Â MAR 6 & 22
- 18 HOME GAMES, 14 ROAD
- FINAL FLA GAME:Â MAR 29 (vs. METS)
- FINAL EXHIBITION GAME:Â MAR 31 (vs. YANKEES; SunTrust Park)
- All games 1:05pm EST except Mar 1, 23, and 27
WBC GAMES OF INTEREST – POOL C and D
- March 9-13: Pool C Round-Robin
- MARCH 9:Â Canada vs. Dominican Republic (6pm)
- MARCH 10: Colombia vs. USA (6 pm)
- MARCH 11: Canada vs. Colombia (Noon); DR vs USA (6:30pm)
- MARCH 12: COL vs. DR (12:30); CAN vs. USA (7pm)
- MARCH 13: Pool C tie-breaker if necessary
- March 9-13: Pool D Round-Robin (includes VENZ and P-RICO)
- POOL C/D Playoffs:Â MARCH 14-19
- FINAL ROUND: MARCH 20-22
Now we await the next milestone… grass at SunTrust Park! Enjoy the Day!