Just spitballing here, but here is a preview of what is looking like a tight fit for next year's roster. Locks are in bold.
Rotation (5)
-John Smoltz, Tim Hudson, Tom Glavine, Chuck James, Jair Jurrjens, Jo-Jo Reyes, Mike Hampton
Bullpen (7)
- Rafael Soriano, Peter Moylan, Royce Ring, Will Ohman, Chris Resop, Tyler Yates, Phil Stockman, Blaine Boyer, Manny Acosta, Zach Schreiber, Jorge Campillo
Catchers (2)
- Brian McCann, Javy Lopez, Corky Miller, Brayan Pena
Infield (6)
- Mark Teixeria, Kelly Johnson, Yunel Escobar, Chipper Jones, Martin Prado, Willy Aybar, Scott Thorman, Brent Lillibridge, Wes Timmons
Outfield (4)
- Jeff Francoeur, Mark Kotsay, Matt Diaz, Brandon Jones, Josh Anderson, Gregor Blanco, Joe Borchard
IF/OF (1)
- Aybar, Thorman, Lillibridge, B. Jones, Anderson
I have 18 of 25 spots pretty clinched. I think Aybar, if healthy, is in and Thorman has a good shot of getting a spot because there is no true 1B after Teix on this team, though I think a 1B-only backup is really kind of dumb. I also think Brandon Jones has a damn good shot and of course, there is Josh Anderson. Would the Braves have five outfielders? Maybe if Diaz is the backup 1B, a position he has played in the past. It's what I think they should do, anyway. Anderson, Jones, and Aybar/Lillibridge. Oh, and I nearly added Javy, but I'll go along with this faux catching competition.
The Braves NEED some help in the bullpen. There ain't much out there, though. Looks like Wren can't think he's done yet.
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