Recapping What Atlanta Braves 2016-2017 Offseason Looks Like So Far

Braves Offseason – Slow, but Steady

Moments following Mike Montgomery getting the final out of the 2016 World Series for the Chicago Cubs, the 2016-2017 offseason started. The Atlanta Braves seemed geared up and ready to make a huge splash in the following months. The splashing has occurred, but it’s more like splashing your girlfriend in the pool instead of a cannonball into the pool.

A few months/weeks ago, the Braves had the intent to go after a catcher, starting pitching, possibly a third baseman and bench help. Atlanta was rumored to have the money and willing to spend if the deal was right.

We’re all guilty of monitoring our social media outlets to hear about the next move Braves General Manager John Coppolella will do. It has just become the norm as it happens (it seems) so often. Coppy and the Braves front office are all smart and we should trust them to continue doing their thing.

Should we be urgent? No, the pieces will fall whether Coppy thinks it’s the right time now, December or in February.

As we sit on November 28, 2016 the Braves have made plenty of small moves…mostly minor league deals to bolster our affiliate teams and give us depth if injuries happen.

Let’s recap the Braves moves so far this offseason…

ADDS

Sam Freeman, LHP – minor league contract

Blake Lalli, 1B/C – minor league contract

Matt Tuiasosopo, OF – minor league contract

Danny Reynolds, RHP – minor league contract

Ramon Morla, RHP – minor league contract

Isaac Sanchez, RHP – minor league contract

R.A. Dickey, RHP – MLB contract

Elian Leyva, RHP – minor league contract (Cuban pitcher whocould compete for MLB bullpen role in 2017)

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Armando Araiza, C – minor league contract

David Freitas, C – minor league contract

Andres Avila, RHP – minor league contract

Bartolo Colon, RHP – MLB contract

Tuffy Gosewisch, C – MLB contract

Sean Kazmar, SS – minor league contract

Adam Kolarek, LHP – minor league contract

Jordan Walden, RHP – minor league contract (ST invite)

Josh Collmenter, RHP – MLB contract

Balbino Fuenmayor, 1B – minor league contract

Colin Walsh, INF – minor league contract

Departures

Ryan Weber, RHP – Mariners claimed off waivers

Emilio Bonifacio, OF – free agency

Eric O’Flaherty, LHP – free agency

A.J. Pierzynski, C – free agency

ADDED TO 40-MAN ROSTER

Rob Whalen, RHP – from 60-day DL

Jesse Biddle, LHP – from 60-day DL

Daniel Winkler, RHP – from 60-day DL

Paco Rodriguez, LHP – from 60-day DL

R.A. Dickey, RHP – signed one-year deal (team option 2018)

Bartolo Colon, RHP – signed one-year deal (team option 2018)

Tuffy Gosewisch, C – claimed off waivers

Johan Camargo, 2B – from Mississippi to protect from Rule 5 Draft

Max Fried, RHP – from Rome to protect from Rule 5 Draft

Lucas Sims, RHP – from Mississippi to protect from Rule 5 Draft

SENT TO GWINETT

Brandon Cunniff, RHP – outright to Triple-A

Casey Kelly, RHP – outright to Triple-A

Sean Kazmar, SS – sent to Triple-A

Adam Kolarek, LHP – sent to Triple-A

David Freitas, C – sent to Triple-A

Isaac Sanchez, RHP –

Andres Avila, RHP – sent to Triple-A

SENT TO MISSISSIPPI

Armando Araiza, C – sent to Double-A

Ramon Morla, RHP – sent to Double-A

Next: Could Braves Extend Dansby Swanson?

The 2016 MLB Rule 5 draft will take place on December 8. The Braves currently have 40 players on their 40-man roster and I doubt they head into this draft without at least one spot open.

I’m thinking the Braves will DNF a player or two prior to heading into the Rule 5 Draft. Braves beat writer Mark Bowman mentioned Daniel Winkler a possible option for the Braves to DNF or I could possibly see Williams Perez as he continues to struggle in the Venezuela Winter League…has started three games and has given up four runs in each start.

We’ll keep our eyes and ears open to keep you updated this offseason.

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By Jeff Schafer | Nov 28, 2016