Atlanta Braves
Fans react: Braves sign Jose Bautista to minor league deal
Jose Bautista bats for the last time with the Toronto Blue Jays n the eighth inning against the New York Yankees Sept. 24, 2017, at Rogers Centre in Toronto.
The Atlanta Braves announced Wednesday the team agreed to a one-year minor league deal for the 2018 season with former Toronto Blue Jays infielder Jose Bautista.
Bautista, who will play third base, reported to the Braves’ extended spring training complex in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., according to the Braves.
Here’s what fans had to say about the signing:
— Astros Rants (@AstrosRants) April 18, 2018
— Michael Longacre (@michaellongacre) April 18, 2018
— Freddie's Gato Jr. (@Freddiesgato) April 18, 2018
Does he know anyone that can pitch relief? If so have him bring them. #bullpenblows
— Atlanta Eagle (@Atlanta_Eagle) April 18, 2018
If he can hit .250 with 25 bombs(very possible), I’ll take him over our current third basemen.
— TakkBromancer (@HughesAlfred) April 18, 2018
— annabelle (@aulsark) April 18, 2018
If he can still hit, it’s great protection for @FreddieFreeman5. Separates the lefties
— Brad Coleman (@bradcoleman10) April 18, 2018
— JoJo (@bringbackfulmer) April 18, 2018
June 19-20 JoeyBats back in Toronto?
— Ian Tam (@iantam0430) April 18, 2018
— Stewie (@StewHeels9) April 18, 2018
