The Atlanta Braves will shortly be undertaking two significant events that have the potential to determine the shape of the franchise for the next 10-16 years. Let me be clear: this is neither hype nor an overstatement.
I am not referring to the construction of the Cobb County stadium: instead I’m referring to the MLB Amateur Draft (June 8-10) plus the 2015-16 International Signing Period, which opens on July 2nd.
The Braves appear to be positioning themselves to “go for it” during both events in a manner not seen in quite some time.
- In the draft, the Braves have earned or otherwise acquired six picks in the first 3 rounds (105 picks total in those rounds).