Braves News:
GM Meetings get underway on Monday
The annual gathering of MLB General Managers begins on Monday and that is sure to spark many a trade rumor across the Major Leagues. The Braves figure to be heavily involved in many of those rumors as several different players qualify as trade candidates.
Coppolella's work ethic took him from intern to exec
Mark Bowman with a great write up of how assistant GM John Coppolella rose through the ranks from an intern to a prominent position in the Braves' front office.
MLB News:
Casey McGehee, Chris Young win Comeback Players of the Year
Marlins third baseman Casey McGehee and Mariners right-hander Chris Young were named the Comeback Players of the Year in the National League and American League, respectively, on Friday by Major League Baseball. The two players were also named the Comeback Players of the Year last week by the Sporting News (who have been giving the award out since since 1965 -- 40 years before MLB decided to create their own version.)
Pablo Sandoval seeks long-term contract
Sandoval is one of the top free agent hitters on the market and reportedly is looking for a long-term deal. Reports suggest he will be meeting with a few teams during this week's GM meetings but ESPN.com's Buster Olney says there is optimism that Sandoval will be returning to the San Francisco Giants.
MLB announces Japan All-Star Series roster
Yasiel Puig, Robinson Cano and Jose Altuve headline the MLB team that will compete in the All-Star Series that which begins on November 12.