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Braves unlikely to part with Inciarte’s defense
- Updated: July 23, 2016
DENVER — Ender Inciarte’s name has been linked to trade rumors dating back to the night the Braves acquired him as part of the blockbuster package gained from the D-backs in December. But unless Atlanta general manager John Coppolella is blown away by an offer, it does not look like he will trade the talented center fielder who has compensated for his offensive struggles by consistently providing Gold Glove-caliber defense.
“We’ve been so pleased with what Ender brings every day,” Coppolella said. “We know he’s a better hitter than what he is showing, but he provides so much value defensively and he’s also a great makeup player. We love what he brings to the clubhouse and the energy he brings to our team.”
Freddie Freeman and Julio Teheran might be the only current members of Atlanta’s roster who essentially have untouchable status leading up to the Aug. 1 non-waiver Trade Deadline. But Inciarte at least placed himself in the …
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