92.9 The Game Braves Insider Joe Patrick talks about his reactions to Mike Foltynewicz's outing last night, how comfortable the Braves are with Freddie Freeman starting out and the 1st Base situation,  what the plan is for the 5th spot in the rotation, not having time to mess around if Riley struggles due to the short season, and how big a chance there is for a number of guys to solidify their spot in the rotation. 

• 0:30 thoughts on Folty’s performance
• 2:17 First base situation
• 4:15 what the plan is for the 5th spot in the rotation
• 6:16 can’t mess around if Riley struggles
• 8:40 big opportunity for a number of guys to solidify their spot in the rotation

With less than a week to go before the games start for real, the Batter Up! Podcast takes on the decisions involved with the Atlanta Braves' final roster construction. They also get into the weird irony that on the day they get Freddie Freeman back with a negative COVID-19 test, Yasiel Puig fails to sign because of a positive one. They also go into the players who they are surprised that will make the roster along with which of the young pitchers who they believe will step up given the losses in the Braves' pitching depth.

The guys evaluate the Braves first televised intrasquad scrimmage that took place Monday and talked about the importance of some of the team's newcomers including Marcel Ozuna, Travis d'Arnaud & Cole Hamels. They also discussed the confusing information regarding Hamels' process getting ready for the season and who should step up if he can't start the season. Finally, the podcast delved into how aggressive General Managers including Alex Anthopoulos will be come the August 31st Trade Deadline.

With the Atlanta Braves entering their first full week of camp, Will Palaszczuk, Caleb Johnson & Joe Patrick discuss the effect of the team's four positive COVID-19 tests (including Freddie Freeman) along with the decisions of Felix Hernandez & Nick Markakis to opt out. The guys discuss who will likely play first base, DH and how the rotation will look in the roster shakeup. They close by talking about the MLB schedule release and the key dates Braves fans need to circle.