re: Predict Braves Opening Day 25 Man Active Roster

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since i posted, felix is showing out this spring

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yep.

supposedly he showed up in "great" shape, and he's definitely been on his game. I heard a quote or snippet from AA that for pitchers, they are mostly concerned with how they look over the final 2 weeks, so I think if he keeps this up, he'll definitely take that 5th spot.

It's a little frustrating to me that Wright has dominated (far superior WHIP and Opp BA over 8 innings to Felix's stats) and yet may not start the season in the rotation over Felix. The Braves really need Wright to take command of a rotation spot like Soroka has and Fried finally has, but this Felix signing might delay that. If Wright had struggled in spring (and he still might yet...there's still time), then I would understand but I don't like the way it's looking based on the Braves' affinity for veteran players.