Atlanta Braves News
‘It might be a while’ before Austin Riley takes outfield
The Braves are planning to give third baseman Austin Riley a look in the outfield at some point this spring but it won’t happen early in camp if it happens at all according to manager Brian Snitker.
“He’s going to be at third base the first game (Saturday),” manager Brian Snitker said. “I want to get him some work out there before I put him in some drills. It might be a while before he gets out there (in the outfield), if he does.”
Andruw Jones arrives at Braves spring training
Andruw Jones arrived at Braves spring training on Thursday and will serve as a guest instructor for the next couple of weeks.
Dan Winkler driven daily by 2018’s dispirited end
Given the amount of injuries that Dan Winkler has overcome his 2018 season is measured as a success despite a tough ending. Winkler appeared to wear down, struggled in September and was ultimately left off the team’s postseason roster. Winkler however tells the AJC’s Gabe Burns that he is using that disappointment as motivation for 2019.
MLB News
Nick Cafardo, longtime Boston Globe baseball writer, dies at 62
Sad news out of Fort Myers on Thursday as long time Boston Globe baseball writer Nick Cafardo collapsed and died while at the Red Sox’s spring training facility. Cafardo was 62 and had been part of the Globe’s staff since 1989.
Twins Interested In Marwin Gonzalez
The Twins are reportedly showing interest in free agent utility man Marwin Gonzalez. The Athletic’s Dan Hayes reports that the Twins and Gonzalez have discussed a three-year contract but that there is strong competition from other teams.
No Extension Talks Between Mets, Noah Syndergaard
Most of the news surrounding the Mets has been on the lack of extension discussions with Jacob deGrom. They also have not held any talks with right-hander Noah Syndergaard.
The Phillies announced the signing of third baseman Trevor Plouffe to a minor league deal with an invite to spring training on Thursday.
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