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SAN DIEGO -- As media people and rival executives ended up discussing various hot topics, which includes potential trades involving Justin Upton and Evan Gattis, Braves president of soccer operations John Hart and his personnel were discussing ways to submit their 2015 roster and bolster the organization's future.

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The Braves stumbled on the Winter Meetings seeking a fifth starter and a short-term stopgap in second base until top prospect Jose Peraza will be deemed ready for the Major League level. But while doing so, they realize they have to be able to strengthen the club with a long-term basis with trades that might include Upton or Gattis.

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'We've had several conversations about some participants, but there is nothing with any kind of legs on it right now with [Upton and Gattis],' Hart said because he spoke to reporters first Monday evening.

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With last week's signing of proper fielder Nick Markakis, the Braves essentially set the stage that they will have to at least trade one of the two aforesaid players and have the other play left field.

Hart indicated that he had 'limited discussions' with other clubs involving Gattis and also Upton on Monday. But the professional executive knows that interest in both of these players could intensify when Melky Cabrera decides where he desires to fill a corner outfield spot next season.

'Clubs certainly have interest in offense and the bats,' Hart stated. 'They look at the market that is out there. Persons look at what they can do along with free agents before many people part with the pieces that can be necessary to satisfy finding a player or players on this caliber.'

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Upton seems to be appealing to many clubs, including the Padres, Rangers and also Mariners. Lessening his prospective value on the trade publication rack the fact that he has just one more year left on his agreement and stands to be just about the most attractive players on next winter's free-agent market.

While Upton is obviously the more founded option for teams looking to put offensive punch to their outfield combination, some clubs might be more thinking about Gattis because he will not be eligible for free agency until after the 2018 time of year.

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Because they have the option to keep Gattis' right-handed power potential in Atlanta for the next four years, the Braves have revealed that they will only move him for a significant return.

The Royalty showed interest in Gattis a few weeks back, but quickly backed away when the Braves asked for Yordano Ventura, who can blossom into a legitimate _ web within the next few years.

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While the Braves can also be seeking a strong return intended for Upton, the fact that he is entering his walk season might make it difficult for him to achieve a return that proves to be while strong as the one Altlanta ga got for Jason Heyward. The appropriate fielder went to St. Louis in a offer that provided the Braves having Shelby Miller, a potential front-line starter, as well as Tyrell Jenkins, a high-upside prospect who could possibly be in Atlanta's rotation in 2016.

Like Upton, Heyward is usually set to become a free adviser next year. But the return he garnered was obviously depending the sudden need that will developed when St. Louis' expected right fielder Oscar Taveras died in an Oct auto accident.

Hart has not ruled out the potential of keeping Upton and Gattis. But concurrently, he has not backed faraway from his commitment to help the Braves transfer toward their goal of currently being consistent contenders by the time these people move into their new ballpark in 2017.

'We're looking at what is ideal overall for the organization regarding any of our players,In Hart said.

Vegas -- Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado is out indefinitely after having suffered a mallet fracture about the dorsal side of his left middle finger while falling headfirst into second base inside the top of the second inning of Comes to an end night's 3-2 loss at Turner Industry. The club placed Arenado about the 15-day disabled list on Saturday.

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'He's got a fractured finger, therefore he's going to miss some time,In Colorado manager Walt Weiss said. 'That's tough news for our pub. His was off to an excellent start.'

Head athletic trainer Keith Dugger explained mallet fractures, caused by injury to a tendon in the little finger, can be treated with two different ways. The non-operative option requires a splint and frequently takes 4-6 weeks to treat. The other option is to put the pin in it through medical procedures.

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Arenado will keep the finger in the splint until His meets with orthopaedic surgeon Thomas Graham at the Cleveland Center to determine a treatment method when the Rockies travel to Cleveland to begin a three-game string against the Indians on May 35.

'Typically when they put a pin inside it, it's when tendon lags and also you can't extend it all the best way,' Dugger said. 'He's able to prolong his finger, so the fracture's arranged pretty good.I've already sent the X-rays. I've already received follow-up opinions, so everyone's for a passing fancy page.'

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Colorado has various choices to replace Arenado including Charlie Culberson, who completed for the third baseman during the last seven innings on Friday evening.

The Rockies also pulled second baseman Josh Rutledge from his game at Triple-A Denver Springs following Arenado's injury, as well as recalled him on Thursday.

Rutledge could play second bottom and DJ LeMahieu could fall over to third base.

'I don't know,' LeMahieu said of a probable move to third. 'I'll be ready. I am ready either way, for sure.'

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Assistant particular sports trainer Scott Gehret checked on Arenado following your play as the Braves unsuccessfully challenged the safe call in second. But His continued to be in the game and scored Colorado's initial run on an RBI groundout by catcher Nike jordan Pacheco.

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'Scotty evaluated him,' Dugger said. 'Scotty looked at [him] just based on their pain and discomfort. His was in a great deal of this pain. I looked over him and said, 'Possibly, even tho it's a fracture.' We'd require an X-ray based on that mallet finger, which is pretty common throughout hockey. We see it a good deal.'

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Arenado led off the second through lining a 1-2 fastball from Gavin Floyd over top of the left-field wall for a increase. His ranks second inside Majors behind Minnesota's Trevor Plouffe for the most doubles by a third baseman this season.

However, had his line drive been some feet higher, Arenado would have trotted about the bases with his seventh home run of the season.

Instead, the ball ricocheted off of the padding to Justin Upton, which snagged it and tried to nab Arenado with second. Dan Uggla caught your off-line throw and flipped this to Andrelton Simmons, who applied the actual tag moments after Arenado slid inside safely. Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez challenged this safe call, but umpires determined that it would stand, because replays were inconclusive.

'It hasn't rather sunk in yet,' LeMahieu mentioned. 'I'm going to talk to him and discover how he's feeling and hopefully it's not too bad and also hopefully he'll be back rapidly, but yeah, it [stinks] for certain.'