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Atlanta Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons is one of the smoothest-fielding shortstops in the game and a productive bat in a mediocre Braves lineup, but his time in Atlanta could be running out. 

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A.J. Pierzynski's first season with the Atlanta Braves was a resurgent one, so it's no surprise the team acted swiftly to bring the veteran catcher back on a short-term pact. 

After spending nine years in the Atlanta Braves front office, John Coppolella has been named the team's general manager. 

The Braves announced the move on Thursday.

The Atlanta Braves certainly had a season to forget, and now they need to rebuild for next season.

What moves do they need to make?  How can they get back into the postseason? 

There are moments rare enough that you try everything in your power to keep them etched in your memory—like when Jonny Gomes pitches an inning of relief for the Atlanta Braves.

Yes, Jonny Gomes, the left fielder.

The Atlanta Braves making a headline-grabbing trade? After all they've done in the last few months, odds are you're not surprised to hear that.

Rather, if you're surprised by anything, it's the nature of the Braves' latest swap.

The Atlanta Braves and manager Fredi Gonzalez have agreed to a contract extension that will keep him with the team for at least one more season.   

Per the Braves' official Twitter account, Gonzalez's deal has been extended through 2016 and includes a team option for 2017. 

Atlanta Braves outfielder Nick Markakis made an error during the first inning of Thursday's game against the Washington Nationals, ending his record-setting streak of 398 consecutive games in the outfield without making an error, per

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