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The Case For a "Swiss-Army Knife" Pitcher

Why the Atlanta Braves have prioritized versatility from a lot of their pitchers

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Lindsay Crosby
Dec 09, 2025
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It’s funny where inspiration for a story comes from.

On Sunday night, I asked Atlanta Braves President of Baseball Operations Alex Anthopoulos about why the Braves aren’t more aggressive with using starting pitching prospects in the bullpen.

It’s long been a pet peeve of mine - the bullpen would be a great way for them to acclimate to facing major leagu…

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