Atlanta Braves News
MLB.com’s Mark Bowman takes a closer look at the impact a healthy Josh Donaldson could have on the Braves. While Donaldson comes with some health concerns, Alex Anthopoulos was willing to roll the dice to add a big right-handed power bat to the lineup.
“The number one priority was getting what we thought was a guy who could be a middle-of-the-order type of bat,” Anthopoulos said. “We weren’t looking for a third baseman. We just wanted a big bat with power. Then, you start factoring in the way he plays, the way he prepares, the example he sets, the edge he brings and how tough he is.