Atlanta Braves: Five Trades To Consider In 2017

Apr 15, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; A general view of SunTrust Park before a game between the Atlanta Braves and San Diego Padres. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 15, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; A general view of SunTrust Park before a game between the Atlanta Braves and San Diego Padres. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 2, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Matt Wisler (45) walks off the field against the New York Mets in the ninth inning at SunTrust Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
May 2, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Matt Wisler (45) walks off the field against the New York Mets in the ninth inning at SunTrust Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /
  1. The Future takes a backseat. Now, this is by far the biggest stretch of all of the options the Braves could contemplate, and yes even more than a Swanson trade.

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The Atlanta Braves have stunned the MLB community by going from a mere top ten-farm system to arguably the best in the major’s overnight. What separates them from everyone else is the behemoth pitching talent that is rising up the ranks. With Julio Teheran wearing down from carrying the rotation on his back, what if the Braves decided to cash in some of their best pitching prospects for proven commodities such as Tampa Bay’s Chris Archer? It’s certainly something the Braves will consider on over the next few months.