Even though the Atlanta Braves signed Raisel Iglesias already this offseason, Alex Anthopoulos has not shown any urgency to hand out the long-term deal it will take to bring an impact player to Atlanta. The Braves are expected to be in the market for a starting pitcher this winter, but after Dylan Cease landed a mega deal with the Blue Jays, signing a quality starter now feels like a much taller task.
When attempting to sign one of the top starting pitchers (Suarez, King, Valdez, and Gallen all received a qualifying offer) not only do the Braves need to commit financially, but they also have to be willing to part with the 26th pick in next year's draft.