The Atlanta Braves have done a few things every year over the last 25-30 years in their roster construction that are seemingly notorious with fans. So far this offseason, they’re missing one.
For years, the Atlanta Braves have always had a number of veteran arms on their spring training roster each season to win a job. At times, they were viewed as mentors to a young pitching staff, while at other times, their experience and rubber arm allowed for them to fill an important role eating innings in the Braves rotation.
Last season, the Atlanta Braves signed Anibal Sanchez on March 16, less than two weeks before the season began after the Minnesota Twins released him.