Fansided · May 16, 2020
Atlanta Braves contract situation looking better now
When you go over all the risks about making long-term contract offers, this situation still isn't one you'd put on the list. The Atlanta Braves got lucky.
Can you turn the clock back about six months? That's the point where the Atlanta Braves were in this tense 4-way staredown between themselves, the Washington Nationals, Minnesota Twins, and free agent Josh Donaldson.
The Nationals were the first team to throw in the towel. Their third base solution ended up being "internal" (Carter Kieboom) with support available from Asdrubal Cabrera and perhaps Howie Kendrick. Much cheaper.