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Atlanta Braves AAA Affiliate Gwinnett Braves Official Roster and Preview

By Benjamin Chase

Feb 21, 2017; Disney, FL, USA;Atlanta Braves shortstop Ozzie Albies (left) and shortstop Johan Camargo (right) talk on the bench in a practice following media day for the Atlanta Braves during MLB spring training at Champion Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 21, 2017; Disney, FL, USA;Atlanta Braves shortstop Ozzie Albies (left) and shortstop Johan Camargo (right) talk on the bench in a practice following media day for the Atlanta Braves during MLB spring training at Champion Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /
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Pitchers

Starters

– Aaron Blair, Luke Jackson, Sean Newcomb, Lucas Sims, Matt Wisler

The news that Jackson would be in the starting rotation is odd to say the least, though it would be something the team could absorb with multiple guys who can go multiple innings in the bullpen. I will be interested to see how quickly Wisler or Blair get to Atlanta.

Relievers

– Kevin Chapman, Rhiner Cruz, Joel De La Cruz, Caleb Dirks, Sam Freeman, David Hernandez, Jason Hursh, David Peterson

This group is missing likely member A.J. Minter, who would add a definite star to this group, who certainly are a solid and talented group, but not the type of elite pitcher you’d expect to head a system as deep as Atlanta’s in pitching at the highest level.

It’d not surprise at all if every member of this bullpen got some level of look in the major leagues this season. I’m not saying I expect it, but it would not surprise me in the least!

Analysis

Last season’s Gwinnett team was nowhere near this talented and had a losing record before they made a very impressive playoff run to end up in the International League championship.

This season’s team is significantly better in nearly all aspects. It should be a much better team as far as true prospects are concerned in Gwinnett, though it’s not certain how long everyone will be in Gwinnett before finding their way up to Atlanta.

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