Jan. 6—The Atlanta Braves are set up for success long past the 2024 season thanks to shrewd moves by general manager Alex Anthopolous.
Whether that success includes left-handed hurler Max Fried remains a huge question mark heading into the season.
Some baseball insiders believe his potential asking price in free agency could price the Braves out of the market for his services, especially after they spent their share on long-term deals already and a monster deal awaiting Ronald Acuna Jr.
What was once speculation is inching more toward reality every day, especially with the new season on the horizon and Fried playing out the final year of his current contract.