Atlanta Braves Awarded Two Gold Glove Finalists

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Jun 25, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Braves right fielder Nick Markakis (22) catches a fly ball against the New York Mets in the first inning at Turner Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /

Rawlings announced the Gold Glove award finalists today – with two Braves’ players getting nominations. But does this award really matter anymore?

There was a big rollout announcement today – with MLB and most major league clubs chiming in to assist Rawlings Sports in making the announcement.

Two Atlanta Braves Have Two Gold Glove Finalists fielders – Ender Inciarte and Nick Markakis were named as finalists in the National League for their respective outfield positions. Each will face off against two others in the quest for the award… if you can call it that.

#Rawlings #GoldGlove Award Finalists – NL CF – @Reds @BillyHamilton , @Phillies @OdubelHerrera1, @Braves Ender Inciarte / @Enderdavid18
— Rawlings Baseball (@RawlingsSports) October 27, 2016

#RawlingsGoldGlove Award Finalists – NL RF – @Braves Nick Markakis, @Rockies Carlos Gonzalez, @Cubs Jason Heyward
— Rawlings Baseball (@RawlingsSports) October 27, 2016

Here is the full list of finalists for each league:

Finalists for 2016 Gold Glove Awards announced: https://t.co/N3Yw2cSq3I pic.twitter.com/2eUrR1G7HD
— MLB (@MLB) October 27, 2016

That would seem to be a decent group of nominees. Unfortunately, that about as far as it goes anymore for this once-prestigious trophy.

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