Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos: 'Tight-knit' locker room culture paying dividends for hot start
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Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos: 'Tight-knit' locker room culture paying dividends for hot start
""I would say the same thing if we had gotten off to a slow start: it is so early. We've been that team that has chased teams down... I would prefer this than starting out slowly, no doubt about it.""
""This group, I felt it in spring training. I think we got away from it a little bit last year... we actually put more of a premium on it back this winter to have the right guys in the room and the right team rather than collection of players.""
The 2026 Braves season has begun positively, contrasting sharply with the previous year's struggles. General manager Alex Anthopoulos acknowledges the importance of a strong start, emphasizing the benefits of banking wins early. He reflects on lessons learned from the 2025 season, particularly regarding roster and chemistry building. Anthopoulos highlights the emphasis placed on team dynamics and the right mix of players, which he believes has contributed to the team's success in spring training and the start of the regular season.
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