ATLANTA - Now that he’s locked in to the Atlanta Braves, Marcell Ozuna couldn’t resist a good-natured poke at general manager Alex Anthopoulos. The return of Ozuna ensures the Braves, who have won three straight NL East titles, will remain one of the top championship contenders heading into a new season. Just a few days before the deal with the Braves was finalized Friday, Ozuna expected to playing elsewhere in 2021. “He’s worked hard with all our coaches so he can continue to be a great player offensively, defensively and running the bases.”Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... After initially signing Ozuna to an $18 million, one-year deal, the Braves were willing to go long term to keep the 30-year-old in Atlanta.

Source: thestar February 06, 2021 22:30 UTC