Today the MLBPA launched an investigation into recent comments from Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos during an interview with David O’Brien for the Athletic ($$).
In the interview, Anthopoulos stated the obvious: teams cannot wait to begin preparations for their offseason. They survey the free-agent market and contact other teams to get an idea of who might be available and what they might be looking for this winter.
“We always take up until the last day (to make tender decisions) because things occur — trade scenarios, signings . . .We’ve got to make decisions on these players (now) because .