"Anthopoulos confirmed the Braves view him as a potential starting shortstop while leaving the door open to pushing him back into a utility role if they land an upgrade. "Our underlying data on him at shortstop is good and strong," Anthopoulos said (link via Mark Bowman of MLB.com). "But I think he's good at second, good at third, and good at the corners. He can play center field. We like the contact and the speed, as well." Anthopoulos said Dubón's job "will be determined by what else we do this winter and even in Spring Training.""
"There's been some speculation about the Rangers entertaining offers on a highly-paid superstar as they face payroll constraints. It'd still be a huge surprise if Texas trades Corey Seager, who arguably remains the team's best hitter and is signed for $31MM per season for another six years. It's not clear if the Braves would have any interest in assuming a significant portion of the remaining $186MM on that deal. Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic report that Atlanta is one of the clubs on Seager's eight-team no-trade list. Even if the teams could line"
Atlanta acquired Mauricio Dubón from the Astros. Alex Anthopoulos said the Braves view Dubón as a potential starting shortstop while allowing flexibility to use him as a utility player if they add an upgrade. Team data on Dubón at shortstop is strong, and he can also play second, third, both corners, and center field, offering contact and speed. Dubón's role will depend on additional moves this winter and Spring Training. Bo Bichette does not appear a likely target. Ha-Seong Kim declined his $16MM option and remains a possible re-signing. Everyday shortstops on the market are scarce, and Corey Seager remains an unlikely trade target despite payroll talk.
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