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Dan Uggla has no idea when he is truly in The Best Shape of His Life

Chicago Cubs v Atlanta Braves

ATLANTA, GA - JULY 5: Dan Uggla #26 of the Atlanta Braves attempts to throw out a runner against the Chicago Cubs at Turner Field on July 5, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

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Here was David O’Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution tweeting during spring training 2012:

Meanwhile, #Braves 2B Dan Uggla, who already had Popeye arms, has even larger guns now after adding about 20 lbs through heavier lifting.

— David O’Brien (@ajcbraves) February 21, 2012


Here is David O’Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution tweeting today:

#Braves 2B Uggla sheds weight after career-worst season tinyurl.com/c2t7nhy

— David O’Brien (@ajcbraves) February 15, 2013


Next year: “Dan Uggla lops off leg to drop weight but packs on pounds in his upper body. Frankly, he’s lost.”