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Braves Notes: Ross, Theriot, Pastornicky, Bourn

The Braves have had a relatively quiet offseason so far, as MLBTR’s Transaction Tracker shows. Their biggest move of the winter was sending Derek Lowe to the Indians for salary relief, but they could still use shortstop depth and may bolster their outfield before Opening Day. David O’Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution has the latest rumors on the team:

• The Braves still have at least some interest in free agent outfielder Cody Ross, according to O’Brien. However, they’d want his asking price -- currently in the two-year, $10MM range -- to drop. The Rockies and Reds have also been linked to Ross this offseason.
• There’s a “decent chance” the Braves wait to obtain a shortstop/utility infielder and see who becomes available in Spring Training. As for rumors linking the Braves to free agent infielder Ryan Theriot, O’Brien suggests the team’s interest was “overstated” and points out that GM Frank Wren will likely look for a strong defensive shortstop.
• The Braves will likely start Tyler Pastornicky at short, partly because they’re eager to add his speed to the lineup.
• The Braves haven’t started extension talks with Michael Bourn. The Scott Boras client is set to hit free agency after the 2012 season.
• There are no indications that Liberty Media intends to sell the Braves soon.

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