This past offseason, the Atlanta Braves were routinely mentioned as a potential trade partner with the Cleveland Indians if they decided to move their superstar shortstop Francisco Lindor.
Here's a quick rundown as to why the Braves were linked to the trade talks during the winter:
- Lindor will be an unrestricted free agent after next season.
- The Braves were in need of a big-time bat after losing Josh Donaldson to free agency.
Here's a couple of things that have changed since then:
- It's May and there is no Major League Baseball.