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Atlanta Braves Showing Interest in Zobrist… But Could It Even Happen?

He will be 35 years old by the time the 2016 season rolls around, and he’s likely to get a 4-year contract… but there’s word today that the Atlanta Braves are at least in the mix for acquiring the services of Uber-utilityman Ben Zobrist. Of course others are aware of him, too:

Okay, so that’s 60% of the NL East Division’s membership in one rumor. But let’s take a look at how this could possibly make sense from either the Braves or Zo’s point of view:

What the Braves Would be Looking For

Rosenthal added more today:

#Braves’ interest in Zobrist apparently stems from desire for him to serve as model for younger players as they enter new ballpark in ’17.