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Report: Braves considering Kelly Johnson for bench role
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After he tormented Atlanta for years, the Braves signed Ryan Howard to a Minor League deal
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ATL Braves - WDEF
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Rosenthal: Pressure is mounting in Atlanta, where the disappointing Braves are mulling changes - The Athletic
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Braves sign Bartolo Colon, giving us all more Bartolo Colon
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Atlanta Braves 2018 Season Preview
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R.A. Dickey would be a perfect fit on the Oakland A's - Athletics Nation
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The Adams trade — another example of the Braves' holding action
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Colon, Dickey are Braves' new kids to watch this spring
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Cardinals send pitcher Jaime Garcia to Braves for 3 prospects
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Hot Stove: Atlanta Braves Week-In-Review, November 13 - Outfield Fly Rule
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R.A. Dickey doesn't need personal catcher, just open line of communication with Braves
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Braves sign (extremely) veteran pitchers Bartolo Colon and R.A. Dickey - Los Angeles Times
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Back to the Dodgers
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Braves top Padres 4-2 as Dickey pitches in 3rd Atlanta park