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7 Reasons to be Optimistic for Atlanta Braves in 2016

By Alan Carpenter

Jun 21, 2014; Washington, DC, USA; General view of the scoreboard after the game between the Washington Nationals and Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park. The Nationals won 3-0. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 21, 2014; Washington, DC, USA; General view of the scoreboard after the game between the Washington Nationals and Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park. The Nationals won 3-0. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 22, 2016; Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA; Atlanta Braves second baseman Jace Peterson (8) throws the ball during spring training workouts at ESPN
Feb 22, 2016; Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA; Atlanta Braves second baseman Jace Peterson (8) throws the ball during spring training workouts at ESPN /

The Braves Won’t Win the Division, But They Will Make Noise

It’s early.  Way early.   And yes – there are a lot of events that could serve to undo this optimism.  But there are reasons to think that the Atlanta Braves won’t be the train wreck that many seem to think will happen this season.  Here’s seven reasons why:

1.  Attitudes

Numerous reports of players with great attitudes, work ethic, and more.  Here’s a prime example:

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