Former Atlanta Braves reliever AJ Minter has love for the franchise, but he proved Alex Anthopoulos right by signing with the Mets.
The Atlanta Braves finally made a noteworthy deal on Thursday with the signing of outfielder Jurickson Profar. The contract answered the outfield question, but there are still a few holes in the lineup up for grabs.
The Atlanta Braves broke their offseason silence last night, inking a deal with All-Star outfielder Jurickson Profar. The signing was first reported by Jeff Passan, and the Braves later announced the details of the contract.
The Atlanta Braves' plummeting payroll is proof of Alex Anthopoulos falling asleep at the wheel when the Braves need him most.
Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos met with the media last night, primarily to talk about the team’s newest addition, Jurickson Profar, and what other moves the club could have up their sleeve before the start of the season.
Training is just a few weeks away, the Braves have yet to make a single noteworthy acquisition, and while there are still some big names left on the market, it’s dwindling fast.
So far, GM Alex Anthopoulos has kept costs low while barely touching the roster. Anthopoulos’ gamble is based on the returns of Ronald Acuna Jr., Austin Riley and Spencer Strider carrying the Braves over the hump in 2025.
This offseason for the Atlanta Braves has been shocking. After hinting at significant adds, Alex Anthopoulos has only lost players this winter. Today, another Brave chose a division rival in free agency.
When Alex Anthopoulos spoke with the media following the Atlanta Braves signing Jurickson Profar to a three-year deal, he didn’t just discuss the Profar signing. He also talked about their other offseason dealings.
Training is fast approaching, and the Atlanta Braves have yet to sign a single player to a guaranteed major-league contract. Meanwhile, Alex Anthopoulos has a number of critical pieces walk right out the door without much resistance.
Shortly after the Atlanta Braves made the official announcement of their signing of OF Jurickson Profar to a three-year, $42 million contract in free agency, Braves President of Baseball Operations and GM Alex Anthopoulos spoke to the media after getting the deal over the finish line.
Bleacher Report's Zachary D. Rymer doesn't sound covinced outfielder Jurickson Profar will be able to repeat the numbers he posted in his 2024 breakout campaign