Welcome finally to the international free agency period which, for the first time in a while, is going to have some relevance to Atlanta Braves fans. No, this isn’t an Orioles-type situation where the organization hasn’t wanted to dipped their toes into the IFA pool of players for reasons unknown...the Braves have actually haven’t been able to. Below, you will find a quick primer on some basic information on the international free agency period, which begins Friday, January 15, and what you need to know about the Braves during this time.
The Penalties
Former general manager John Coppolella played it fast and loose with the international free agent market and it cost the Braves in a BIG way over the last few years.