Spring Training Round up

With a week left to go in spring training heres an in depth analyasis of the Atlanta Braves. The Braves have been shakey starting out. They stand at 8 and 14 near the bottom of the Spring standings. In retrospect it is spring training but it was a little unexcpected. Heres the latest news and and in depth look on some of the players.
 Chipper Jones: Tore his left miniscious and had to undergo surgery. Announced before inury this will indeed be his last proffesional baseball season. (Turns 40 in April) Should only miss first week of the 2012 season campaign.
Jason Heyward: Looks a whole lot better at the plate. Still has some rough patches, and thinks about his mechanics at the plate still insider Buster Olney reports. Look for him to have a better year, but still will be a work in progress.
Micheal Bourn: Has been quiet, but is still doing his job. He leads the Braves scoring 10 runs this spring. His contract expires after this year, but look for the Braves to sign him to a 3 year deal after the seaoson, probably around 25 million.
Tyler Pastornicky: Has struggled mightly at the plate so far, and now Andrealton Simmons might be the starting shortstop opening day. Nothing final yet.
Jack Wilson: Will be the back up shortstop to start the year. His calf feels fine, and looks to be on the active roster opening day.
Randall Delgado: Has struggled but looks to be the leading canidate over Julio Tehran for the fifth pitching spot in the starting rotation.
Mike Minor: Has had a great spring, pitched tremendously. Although he appears not to be the fifth man in the rotation. Look for him to get aggravated, ask for a trade, and end up on the Cubs in a swap for Marlyn Byrd if Atlanta is willing to pick up the salary.
 Trade Rumors: The Braves inquired on Padres outfielder Will Venable only to hear hes not avaliable. They are still looking for infield and outfield depth. Don't be suprised if the All-Star Adam Jone's name comes back up in trade talks. Also look for Delmon Young someone the Braves didn't want, but has had a great year so far in Spring. This is the latest news on the Braves, questions feel free to send an email to hawksfan14@gmail.com. Go Braves!