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Atlanta Braves: Five Players To Target Next Offseason

By Wesley Wilcox

May 3, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; The sun sets as Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Bartolo Colon (40) delivers a pitch in the third inning of their game against the New York Mets at SunTrust Park. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
May 3, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; The sun sets as Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Bartolo Colon (40) delivers a pitch in the third inning of their game against the New York Mets at SunTrust Park. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Atlanta Braves are teetering on that fine line between being buyers or sellers in 2017. But there are moves needed in the coming off-season regardless.

May 2, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (41) pitches during the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
May 2, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (41) pitches during the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports /

Chris Sale SP. Yes, I’ll admit of all the starting pitchers on the list, Sale is by far the longest stretch (no pun intended). Heading into the winter last year, Sale’s name was tied to the Braves in quite a few reports, but fell through in part to the White Sox requiring a certain shortstop named Dansby Swanson. It’s undeniable that Sale is currently one of the best arms in the majors averaging a 2.99 ERA with a 1.06 WHIP, but the reason this is such a long shot is the money he will be asking for. The Red Sox were willing to take Sale’s contract that will pay him $39,500,000 in the next three seasons, which the Braves could certainly not top if they want to sign a variety of players this offseason.

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