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Revamped lineup gives Braves plenty of hope heading into '17
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Atlanta Braves infielder Brandon Phillips, front center, signs a bat for a fan at a spring training baseball workout ,Tuesday, in Kissimmee, Fla. - photo by Associated Press
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — After two dismal seasons, there's hope for the Atlanta Braves. It starts with offense. A lineup that was downright embarrassing at the beginning of last season looks a whole lot more imposing, bolstered by slugger Matt Kemp, top prospect Danby Swanson and three-time All-Star Brandon Phillips.