And as we look ahead with such eager anticipation to the start of the 2019 season, it’s only natural to see how the defending NL East champion Atlanta Braves measure up against the competition.
One thing is for sure – the ante has been upped.
Division rivals have bolstered their rosters through free agent signings and big-name trades. The Braves have stayed mostly quiet.
So how did things shake out? What are the areas in which the Braves stand tall versus the competition, as the season nears ever-so-close?
Pitching?
Admittedly, the Braves’ starting rotation probably doesn’t quite stack up “on paper” with the proven aces that are found in Washington and New York.