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Offseason acquisitions Jonny Gomes and Nick Markakis arrived at Braves spring training Wednesday and FOXSportsSouth.com's writers discuss their expectations for the outfielders, their leadership and more.

The FOXSportsSouth.com team of Braves writers discusses the debate between developing young players or going with veterans, how many catches Atlanta should cover and more as spring training continues.

The FOXSportsSouth.com team checks in after an eventful day at Braves spring training as Melvin Upton Jr. discussed his name change, John Hart addressed the media with a state of the franchise talk and Freddie Freeman compared Atlanta's makeup to a club that just went to the World Series.

Checking in from Braves spring training, FOX Sports South's Zach Dillard and Cory McCartney discuss the potential makeup of the team's bullpen, the name change of B.J. Upton to Melvin Upton Jr. and more.

As the Atlanta Braves prepare to head down to spring training, our writers discuss intriguing spring training storylines and what to expect out of the team's top pitchers.

As the Braves continue to load up their spring training roster with potential bullpen help, our writers look at the overall plan for the veteran-laden group. Plus, taking the over/under on position player projections and more.

The Atlanta Braves are just a couple weeks away from what promises to be an intriguing spring training. Our writers go around the horn discussing pitching to Freddie Freeman, Shelby Miller's two-seamer, the fifth starter spot (again), free agent James Shields and more.

B.J. Upton is the last outfielder standing from the Atlanta Braves' 2014 roster. What are realistic expectations for the center fielder entering Year 3 of his contract? Our writers discuss.

Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez outlined the strengths and challenges of his current roster while Mike Minor discussed his improved health on Thursday. Zach Dillard and Cory McCartney discussed their comments and more.

The Atlanta Braves traded catcher/outfielder Evan Gattis to the Houston Astros for a trio of prospects on Wednesday. Zach Dillard and Cory McCartney discuss what it means for the franchise moving forward.

The starting staff figures to be the Braves' biggest strength, but how do the member of that rotation stack up against the rest of the National League East?

The Braves' Hall of Fame population grew by one as John Smoltz become a first-ballot inductee. Cory McCartney, Knox Bardeen and Jay Clemons discuss.

The Atlanta Braves' front office continues to make deals to restructure the makeup of the organization, including a re-shuffling of the bullpen and farm system. Our writers discuss the latest moves entering the new year.

With the Winter Meetings in the rearview mirror, the Atlanta Braves still remain quiet on the MLB transactions list. What should the franchise be wishing as 2014 comes to a closer? Our writers discuss franchise needs and more.

The Atlanta Braves enter the Winter Meetings as major players in the trade market and looking to possibly fill holes in the rotation and at second base. Our writers discuss the needs and more.