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    Braves sign Michael Kirkman

    Minor league deal with an invite and split contract with $800,000 if he sticks.

    Lefty, 30, stands 6-4, split five seasons between Rangers and AAA, then pitched one game each for Padres and Brewers in 2016.

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    So I guess this is why we cut Walker? Didn't take long to prove me wrong.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ventura's Stolen Bases View Post
    So I guess this is why we cut Walker? Didn't take long to prove me wrong.
    Has nothing to do with Walker.
    "Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon"

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    Ah, ok. No 40 man spot, just a spring invite. Still learning about roster mess.

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    To help round out the Gwinnett roster.

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    Lots of LH relief pitchers getting a look.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ventura's Stolen Bases View Post
    Ah, ok. No 40 man spot,just a spring invite. Still learning about roster mess.
    Both Bowman and DOB tweeting out the correction this AM that Kirkman actually did not receive a ST invite.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 50PoundHead View Post
    Lots of LH relief pitchers getting a look.
    I think we'll find a Cervenka or Dario Alvarez out of this bunch.

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    I am really excited about our bullpen. I am hoping we get great production out of it. Here is the list of names just on our 40 man that could be potential contributors. You have to think Sims and Minter could also be ready this year, plus that kid we got from Seattle. there is a lot of potential that can be used AND be traded..

    mauricio cabrera
    josh collmenter
    jason hursh
    luke jackson
    jim johnson
    ian krol
    akeel Morris
    jose ramirez
    armando rivero
    paco rodriguez
    chaz roe
    lucas sims
    arodys Vizcaino
    daniel Winkler

    **also Danks is a possible rebound candidate. I feel he is more likely pen fodder in our system.

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