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Johnson likely to man first with Freeman out

By Mark Bowman When he learned Freddie Freeman would miss at least the next two weeks with a strained right oblique muscle, Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez asked club officials about how much Evan Gattis had played first base in the Minor League level. But it appears Chris Johnson will serve as the everyday first baseman while Freeman is sidelined. …read more

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Gattis, Pagnozzi vying for final spot on roster

By Mark Bowman Four of the five available bench spots on the Opening Day roster will be filled by Jordan Schafer, outfielder Reed Johnson, infielder Ramiro Pena and either Chris Johnson or Juan Francisco, who will begin the season platooning at third base. The last spot will go to either Evan Gattis, who is ranked the club’s No. 16 prospect by MLB.com, or Matt Pagnozzi, who are bidding to serve as the backup catcher until Brian McCann returns from offseason right shoulder surgery. …read more
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