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Braves spring preview: Lots of storylines abound

Photo by Laura Wolff/Charlotte Knights

Credit: Photo by Laura Wolff/Charlotte K

Credit: Photo by Laura Wolff/Charlotte K

Photo by Laura Wolff/Charlotte Knights
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Feb 13, 2018

Braves pitchers and catchers reported Tuesday, and their first workout is scheduled for Wednesday.

The rest of the team reports Sunday, and the first workout for the full team comes Monday.

Camp opens with the usual enthusiasm that accompanies spring training, though tempered by expectations that the Braves likely won’t contend for a postseason berth, or even reach .500.

Yet, the anticipated arrival of Ronald Acuna, big questions about the starting rotation, the bullpen, the bench and who will play third base give Braves fans lots of storylines to follow this spring.

Here is a package of spring training previews from the AJC staff:

ExploreRising Braves pitching prospects could bolster rotation
ExploreBraves’ revolving door in left field should end soon with Acuna
ExploreBraves bullpen banking on internal growth
ExploreOptions plentiful in third-base, bench competitions
ExploreDavid O’Brien: Braves start anew and Ronald Acuna era nears
ExploreSteve Hummer: How much optimism should anyone pack for Braves spring training
ExploreBraves excited about Luiz Gohara
ExploreBrian Snitker on Braves rotation locks
ExploreSpring training schedule
ExploreSpring training roster
ExploreGoing to spring training? Here are some things to do
Explore3 things to know about Walt Weiss

3 things to know about Sal Fasano
3 things to know about Eric Young Sr.

Explore5 things to know about Brandon McCarthy
Explore5 things to know about Scott Kazmir
Explore5 things to know about Charlie Culberson
Explore5 things to know about Chase Whitley
Explore5 things to know about Grant Dayton
Explore5 things to know about Preston Tucker
Explore5 things to know about Josh Ravin
Explore5 things to know about Anyelo Gomez
Explore5 things to know about Shane Carle

About the Author

David Wellham has worked as an editor and content producer at the AJC since 2006, but his knowledge of sports in metro Atlanta and Georgia dates to much earlier. He uses his institutional knowledge to help the AJC provide in-depth coverage of area sports and sports teams. David can be reached at 404-526-5424 and dwellham@ajc.com.

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