Opening Day Roster Official

[Braves1976]

What's the latest on pagan?

Hard to say, Bowman has acted like we've never been that interested in him and haven't talked with him in weeks but other reports including one citing an unnamed source within the organization said we were still talking and interested. But this last report was before we set the roster so who knows if we've moved on from him. This was from March 31st: @JimBowden_ESPN Atlanta Braves still in on Angel Pagan according to club source

That said, there have been plenty of options on waivers that we could've had for nothing to improve this bench. One thing is for sure, everyone seems to agree that this bench is terrible. I just listened to the latest Braves podcast at TalkingChop and they also called it the worst bench in MLB and the first few posters at MLB.com after it was announced stated this might be the worst bench they've seen the Braves put out in a long time and I cannot say I disagree. The main theme I hear is no one on this bench can hit much if at all, Jace being the best bat and that is if you need a lefty bat vs a righty and he's weak vs lefties.

[blueagleace1]

My big question was why not put a claim in on Clint Robinson?

A.) LHH with some power (seems like Babe Ruth compared to what our current power options off the bench are)
B.) Can play both corner outfield spots as well as first base
C.) Gets him off of Washington's roster

[FreemanFan]

I noticed Dansby Swanson has switched uniform numbers from 2 to the cursed 7. I know that was his number at Vanderbilt, but I hope the move doesn't doom him. The list of Braves who have worn #7 is sad, especially the prospects who crashed and burned. Dansby has better skills than any of previous #7s, so I hope he can reverse the curse.

[nsacpi]

I noticed Dansby Swanson has switched uniform numbHers from 2 to the cursed 7. I know that was his number at Vanderbilt, but I hope the move doesn't doom him. The list of Braves who have worn #7 is sad, especially the prospects who crashed and burned. Dansby has better skills than any of previous #7s, so I hope he can reverse the curse.

He has such an outstanding name that it will overcome the number.

[50PoundHead]

He has such an outstanding name that it will overcome the number.

Ron Swanson agrees!