The Atlanta Braves began the Winter Meetings by acquiring Jarred Kelenic, a talented young hitter who could fill their left field void for many years. That five-player trade was the highlight of the week for Alex Anthopoulos and the Braves, who had also been the subject of much rumor and speculation.
For Atlanta, there are still a lot of unanswered questions.
Will Kelenic be able to maximize his abilities in a new environment? After taking on $29 million from Seattle, what will the Braves do with the remaining pieces of the trade? What does the Kelenic acquisition mean for Vaughn Grissom, the young infielder who is currently learning to play outfield in Puerto Rico during the winter?
Where will the Braves find a starting pitcher to help strengthen their rotation as the winter progresses? Who are the biggest names? Was there any truth to the Shohei Ohtani to Atlanta rumors?
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