Atlanta Braves News
Braves could be waiting for Craig Kimbrel, per report
Reuniting closer Craig Kimbrel with the Atlanta Braves was a popular theory at the start of the offseason. Kimbrel’s asking price appeared to be more than Atlanta was willing to pay but that market hasn’t yet materialized. Jon Heyman reports that many people around baseball think that the Braves are a team that may be waiting him out and could get involved late.
The Braves are fine, but will it be good enough?
Atlanta began the offseason with a bang adding Josh Donaldson and Brian McCann back in November. However, it has been a whole lot of nothing sense other than reuniting with Nick Markakis. The Braves may in fact make a bold move before the offseason is over but they have a young core and could be banking significantly on internal improvement. The question is, will that be enough in what appears to be an improved NL East.
Here are 6 bold predictions for February: Braves acquire Realmuto
MLB.com’s Anthony Castrovance makes six bold predictions for February and No. 3 is that Atlanta will land catcher J.T. Realmuto from the Miami Marlins. Trade discussions involving the Marlins’ catcher are reportedly heating up according to MLB.com’s Joe Frisaro. There are four teams involved including the Padres, Reds, Dodgers and Braves.
Keith Law on Top 100 list, Atlanta Braves prospects
Keith Law released his Top 100 prospects list earlier this week. He held a conference call on Wednesday with reporters including Talking Chop’s Matt Powers. Law discussed William Contreras, Joey Wentz, how the Braves’ international penalties hurt and much more.
Each team’s best non-Top 100 prospect
MLB Pipeline names each team’s best prospect that just missed making their preseason Top 100 list. That player for the Braves is William Contreras who excelled in his full-season debut in 2018.
MLB News
Padres Meet With Bryce Harper
The San Diego Padres had a face-to-face meeting with free agent outfielder Bryce Harper Thursday night. Reports suggest that the meeting went well but it is unknown how much, if any traction was made towards a deal.
Arenado, Rox agree to record 1-year, $26M deal
The Colorado Rockies and third baseman Nolan Arenado avoided arbitration on Thursday agreeing on a one-year deal worth a record $26 million. Arenado will become a free agent after the 2019 season but the Rockies are interested in working out a multiyear extension with the slugger.
Miley, Astros agree to 1-year deal
The Houston Astros have reportedly agreed on a one-year deal with free agent left-hander Wade Miley worth $4.5 million plus incentives.
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