...from extended spring training, brings to the lineup. The 24-year-old Alabama native is billed as an excellent defensive outfielder and base stealer. He hit .267 with 14 RBI and 20 stolen bases for short-season Lowell last season, his...

...more at-bats I get, the better I feel. This is going to be different." The addition of Martinez, an excellent defensive outfielder, and Abbott gives Cox increased flexibility in late-inning situations. Last year the defensively-challenged...

...minors at shortstop and third base before finding a home in center field, where he has developed into an excellent defensive outfielder. But with center fielder Brian Giles enjoying a career year with a .307 average, 35 homers and 104 RBIs...

...hole. Otis Nixon has been virtually invisible through the first two months and though Gerald Williams is an excellent defensive outfielder, he's hitting only .221 and has a .319 on-base percentage. HALL OF FAMER: Paul Snyder, who has been...

...hole. Otis Nixon has been virtually invisible through the first two months and though Gerald Williams is an excellent defensive outfielder, he's hitting only .221 and has a .319 on-base percentage. HALL OF FAMER: Paul Snyder, who has been...

...Bautista's offensive woes have forced the Braves to explore trade possibilities for a right-handed hitter. An excellent defensive outfielder, he had only 11 at-bats as a pinch hitter last year, but produced four hits and four RBI. "Danny has...