We’ve known for some time now that the Atlanta Braves have been in hot pursuit of additional draft picks to bolster their options for June 9. Last night, that pursuit became reality as an expensive transaction was completed with Baltimore… a transaction effectively predicted here a month ago.
The Braves have made a habit of going to great lengths for the purpose of adding draft picks and spending flexibility – and don’t believe that this transaction ends that effort, either.
Others are active, too: last night, the Cincinnati Reds picked up two international bonus slots from Baltimore in a trade that sent minor league RHP Franderlyn Romero (ironically himself an International signee in 2010) to the Orioles.