Arizona Diamondbacks’ Justin Upton waits to bat against the Colorado Rockies during a baseball game in Phoenix.ATLANTA – B.J. Upton is excited about the possibility of a family reunion in the Braves’ outfield.
Upton signed a five-year, $75.25 million contract with Atlanta in November. After hearing the Braves may be pursuing a trade with Arizona for his younger brother, Justin Upton, B.J. said on his Twitter account:
“Wow these @JUS10UP10 rumors have me excited. Please don’t tease me like this… Would be a dream come true if it happens.”
Braves general manager Frank Wren said Wednesday the team has payroll flexibility to make another move. Wren would not say if the team is pursuing Justin Upton.
“We continue to monitor what’s available on the market,” Wren said. “If we feel like there’s something that can help us and get us over the top, we’re going to continue to explore. We have flexibility in talent and prospects if we get in a trade situation and we have financial flexibility to add payroll. If those opportunities present themselves, we’ll be in the mix.”