If you asked almost anyone, they would say that the Atlanta Braves' primary needs this offseason are shortstop and pitching. You can divide out the rotation and bullpen into their own categories if you prefer, but the Braves need arms of all kinds and the idea of Mauricio Dubon playing short everyday doesn't exactly get anyone excited.
Instead, as the Winter Meetings cleared out and the Braves having done very little in the public eye, the Braves went out and signed....an outfielder?
Yes, that is exactly what they did. On Wednesday evening, the pretty surprising news broke that the Braves agreed to a deal with Mike Yastrzemski worth $23 million over two years with a club option for a third year.