Braves News: late offseason doldrums, minor trades, more

We’re formally within the doldrums of the MLB offseason as we look forward to extra depth items and low-ceiling choices to signal, together with the one remaining whale, Carlos Correa. The Mets have reportedly thought of strolling away from negotiations with the Correa camp, which might clearly be good for the Braves, however who is aware of what that scenario holds at this level, after two groups have clearly had important issues together with his medicals. This might current a chance for the Braves to swoop in with a shorter time period deal for the star shortstop if they’ve the cash to make it work inside their funds, however a veteran stopgap possibility like Elvis Andrus appears extra doubtless.

The “huge” information of the day was the Phillies buying and selling three peripheral items for basically two peripheral items from the Tigers in a utilityman and a mid-level reliever. Folks have made extra of this commerce than it’s value in my opinion, however it was the most important transfer of the day.

Braves Information

The anniversary of the Braves’ re-signing Eric Hinske handed on Saturday.

MLB Information

The Phillies swapped peripheral items with the Tigers in a commerce that had a “headliner” of a mediocre reliever.

The Mariners and Brewers swapped pitchers.

AJ Pollock signed a $7 million deal with the Mariners.