The Atlanta Braves have one of the best farm systems in baseball and are open to the possibility of trading for another star player this off-season. Could Kris Bryant prove to be a good fit in Atlanta?
The chances ofKrisBryantbeing traded seem to be very slim, but it is a trade theAtlantaBravesmust attempt to explore.Bryantwould fit the Braves shortcomings perfectly. He would solidify a solid lineup and be in Atlanta potentially longterm.
Bryantwould bring a lot of power to the Atlanta lineup, one of the shortcomings offensively for Atlanta. He would offer the team another right-handed bat to slot towards the top of the lineup. OfferingFreddieFreemanprotection and affording the team to keepRonaldAcunaJr. in the leadoff role.
Bryantis coming off of his worst season to date, he struggled to stay healthy often hitting the disabled list. Normally a 25-30 a year homerun hitterBryantmanaged only 13 homers, along with a career-worst .272 average.
If there was ever a chance the Cubs would consider tradingBryantthe time is now. The Cubs have made it clear every player is on the table when it comes to trade offers. Still, it would take an astronomical deal from the Braves to make the Cubs even consider parting withBryant.
The more likely move for Atlanta is sticking with their current infield alignment or adding a free agent likeJoshDonaldson.
BringingKrisBryantto Atlanta is likely a pipe dream for a team unlikely to mortgage their future at the expense of one player.
Yet it is an intriguing fit that Atlanta will almost certainly attempt to explore this off-season.Bryantsitting in the middle of the lineup and anchoring the hot corner would certainly push the Braves into the top three National League contenders in 2019.
But for Atlanta the question will be, how much are they willing to spend trying to win now?
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