Now that Aaron Nola is back in Philadelphia, Atlanta has excellent starting choices.
The Braves must either increase their spending in order to acquire a Japanese star or make do with a Tier 2 pick. According to reports, the Atlanta Braves were “determined” to have a “frontline” starter who could play in the postseason when they entered free agency.
The news that rumored top target Aaron Nola was returning to the Philadelphia Phillies on a seven-year, $172 million deal made that effort a little more difficult on Sunday morning. The fact that it’s slightly less than $25 million AAV—a sum that Atlanta was allegedly prepared to spend for the ideal starter—makes it hit a little harder.
According to reports, the Atlanta Braves were “determined” to have a “frontline” starter who could play in the postseason when they entered free agency.