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Would you trade Braves' Nick Markakis?

Marietta's Nick Markakis is in his second full season with the Braves.
Marietta's Nick Markakis is in his second full season with the Braves.
By The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
March 3, 2016

Nick Markakis arrived in Braves camp fit, beardless and ready to play.

The 32-year-old outfielder, who grew up in Marietta,  spent nine seasons with the Baltimore Orioles and is on the second year of a 4-year, $44 million deal he signed to join the Braves.

The Braves have a loaded outfield and are said to be attempting to deal players so it's no surprise Markakis' name is making the rumormill as a candidate of a trade.

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Markakis was on of the Braves' most consistent hitters last season batting .297 with a .370 OBP, 73 runs and 53 RBIs for the lowest-scoring team in the majors.
So we dare ask ...

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