It was December of 1989, the Atlanta Braves were coming off of their 6th straight losing season. 5 of those 6, the Braves finished last or next to last in their division. It was a glum time to be a Braves fan, but hope was on the horizon as David Justice, Ron Gant, Jeff Blauser, and Lonnie Smith formed a formidable offensive core while youngsters Tom Glavine, John Smoltz and Steve Avery were the future of the rotation. The Braves were stocking up the Minors with visions of a long run, and with the worst record in the Majors, there was a #1 overall draft pick coming in 1990.
Best Trades in Atlanta Braves History: Charlie Leibrandt
