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Braves exit GM Meetings with a bang

The General Manager Meetings wrapped up in Scottsdale, Arizona on Thursday and the Atlanta Braves made a significant move landing closer Will Smith on a three-year deal. That signing came seemingly out of nowhere as Smith’s representatives used the qualifying offer deadline as leverage in negotiations. While there were no other roster additions made, there was plenty of news to come out of the meetings. Here is a wrap up of where things stand with the Braves at the close of the meetings.

Josh Donaldson

The Braves and free agent third baseman Josh Donaldson have mutual interest in extending his time in Atlanta but he appears to have a strong market developing.