Mon 12/30/13 4:26 PM

David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that talks "aren't dead" between the Braves and free agent reliever Eric O'Flaherty. O'Brien reported earlier this month that the two sides were likely to reach an agreement, but progress has been slow. The Nationals, Dodgers and Phillies are among the other teams who have expressed interest in the southpaw. O'Flaherty is currently working his way back from Tommy John surgery and likely won't be ready to pitch at the major league level until May.