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I'd be willing to give you 5:1 odds for whatever dollar amount you want that it doesn't happen.

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16% is probably about right. The guys on their 40 man roster that could be the opening day CF are Anderson, Gregor Blanco, and that all time superstar Willie Harris. The Braves may not want to start Anderson in CF in an ideal world, but if a more reasonable option doesn't present itself, he would not be as terrible a stopgap as you make out. With Anderson's speed, he profiles as a quality 4th OF, and those are the types that slide in when there is an injury or a roster malfunction. The Braves definitley don't want to ink anybody to a long term deal, so if it comes to it, Anderson will start in CF, bat 8th, and the Braves will spend their money elsewhere. It doesn't matter what the executives say. One look at the Braves roster and you can see that it is a distinct possibility that Anderson is the team's 2008 primary CF. Kenny Lofton is looking mighty appealing to the Braves right about now.