BRAVES NEWS
Braves GM Anthopoulos wants to add starting pitcher, closer and outfielder this offseason
According to Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos, the club has three needs at the top of his wish list for the offseason. Those consist of one starting pitcher, a closer, and an outfielder, which is admittedly a tall task for one winter.
Braves trade Adam McCreery to Dodgers
The Braves designated Adam McCreery for assignment of Monday following the signing of Brian McCann, and on Wednesday traded the left-hander to the Dodgers for cash considerations.
The Braves have traded Ricardo Sanchez to the Mariners
After designating McCreery on Monday, the club designated another left-handed pitcher on Tuesday in Ricardo Sanchez. On Wednesday the club traded Sanchez to the Mariners, again for cash considerations.
Braves face tough arbitration-eligible decisions
Braves beat writer Mark Bowman breaks down the upcoming arbitration deadline, including a look at which players could be non-tender candidates. Bowman specifically mentions closer Arodys Vizcaino and outfielder Adam Duvall as possibilities.
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