Jason Getz, jgetz@ajc.com
The Braves drafted Freddie Freeman in the second round (78th overall) in 2007. Freeman finished second to teammate Craig Kimbrel in the NL Rookie of the Year balloting in 2011 after batting .282, with 21 homers and 76 RBIs.
The search continues — and widens — to find the next head coach of the Hawks. General manager Danny Ferry is keeping the process of determining who will lead the franchise in the next phase of its rebuilding process close to the vest.
A conversation with Paul Johnson can take many turns. A 40-minute audience with the Georgia Tech coach this week explored highways, byways and points in between.
AJC's Michael Carvell grades UGA's recruiting so far for 2014. Here's what Carvell has to say.
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