When the Braves traded for Sean Murphy a little over two weeks ago, it felt that Atlanta would likely look to extend Murphy as the offseason progressed. The last time they traded for a cost controllable position player in Matt Olson, he literally agreed to an extension only a few hours after becoming a Brave. Though it took Murphy a bit longer, the fact that he could be in Atlanta for potentially seven more years should not be that big of a surprise, but is a wonderful addition to what already may be the best long-term position core in the majors.
Emergency Podcast: Braves, Sean Murphy Six Year Extension
