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Atlanta Braves Winter Meetings preview

By James Kunkle

The Atlanta Braves reshaped the scouting and development leadership this month with an eye towards the Rule 4 Draft. A look back suggests that move was needed. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)
The Atlanta Braves reshaped the scouting and development leadership this month with an eye towards the Rule 4 Draft. A look back suggests that move was needed. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 27: Pitcher Julio Teheran #49 of the Atlanta Braves delivers a pitch against the New York Mets during the third inning of a game at Citi Field on September 27, 2018 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. The Mets defeated the Braves 4-1. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 27: Pitcher Julio Teheran #49 of the Atlanta Braves delivers a pitch against the New York Mets during the third inning of a game at Citi Field on September 27, 2018 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. The Mets defeated the Braves 4-1. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) /

Trade Candidates

  • Julio Teheran– Julio as we all know, is a real head-scratcher. If he could ever find some consistency, he may flourish more than he ever has but it may be time to try and let him find that with another team.
  • Tyler Flowers– With speculative reports about a third catcher, could it mean the Braves do a 180 and ship off Tyler after signing him to an extension in late August? I assure you Brian McCann will be part of the Braves in 2019.
  • Johan Camargo– I don’t think they will and I hope they don’t move Camargo (Unless he’s part of a package for a star) but obviously some teams will probably ask considering he doesn’t have a true position for the upcoming season. I expect the Braves will keep Camargo and use him in a super utility role next season.
  • Prospects– The Braves, as we all know, have a lot of prospects and a lot of high end prospects that are wanted around the league. I’m sure the Braves will receive tons of calls, texts, and in person conversations next week about most of them.

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The annual Winter Meetings always conclude on Thursday mornings with the Rule 5 Draft. In fact, other than that event, many of the General Managers and their staffs are already traveling back home by the time this event gets underway.

Most rebuilding teams can maybe select a player or two in the draft and try to get lucky, but I would fully expect the Braves to decline selecting any player this year.

So as you can see, you will need to check back frequently next week cause rumors will be all over the place next week.

It should be exciting to see all the moves around baseball next week and more importantly any move the Braves possibly make.

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Let us know below what would be considered a ‘good Winter Meetings’ to you.

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