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Atlanta Braves Five Terrible Deals Braves Fans Can’t Forget

By Kit Anderson

ATLANTA, GA - MAY 23: Justin Morneau #33 of the Colorado Rockies slides in to second base for an 8th inning double against Dan Uggla #26 of the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field on May 23, 2014 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - MAY 23: Justin Morneau #33 of the Colorado Rockies slides in to second base for an 8th inning double against Dan Uggla #26 of the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field on May 23, 2014 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images) /
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ARLINGTON, TX – JULY 10: Melvin Upton Jr. #2 of the San Diego Padres runs the bases after his homerun against the Texas Rangers in the sixth inning at Globe Life Park in Arlington on July 10, 2015 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX – JULY 10: Melvin Upton Jr. #2 of the San Diego Padres runs the bases after his homerun against the Texas Rangers in the sixth inning at Globe Life Park in Arlington on July 10, 2015 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /

3. Remember that time the Braves thought having both Upton brothers would be a good idea? 

Ender Inciarte roaming in center field has helped erase the years of misery Braves fans had with B.J. or Melvin Upton, depending on which you prefer.  Melvin Upton signed with the Braves in 2012 to add speed and defense to the lineup.

He was signed to a 5-year deal worth $75.2 million dollars. A huge contract for a player who had overachieved in his career.

What happened after will live in Braves infamy for a long time to come. Upton came to Atlanta and proved himself not only a poor hitter but a poor defender as well. .Upton hit 246 and .184 in his two seasons with the Braves striking out a combined 324 times.

Even those numbers don’t tell just how bad he was as a Braves’ outfielder and hitter. He seemed like a nice likable guy off of the baseball field which is where he belonged.

Upton’s contract is painful but mirrored by Uggla’s whose was worse? A debate most Braves fans would forgo.

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