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Atlanta Braves’ big bats from the past and how they were acquired

Outfielder J.D. Drew of the Atlanta Braves. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

As we wait to see what the Atlanta Braves will do for their lineup, let’s see how they did things in the past.

The elusive “big bat” is not something unique to the 2020 Atlanta Braves. In fact, for this pitching-rich club, it’s been almost an annual event that some hitter needed to be added. Here’s a run-down of the biggest such deals.

1991 – Terry Pendleton. Won the MVP for the National League this year and finished 2nd in 1992 with the best seasons he ever had.