NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- As the Braves spent this past year finding a way to move Melvin Upton Jr.'s and Chris Johnson's hefty contracts, they were aiming to create as much financial flexibility as possible for the 2017 season.
They don't possess nearly as much flexibility as they attempt to construct their roster for the 2016 season. But Braves president of baseball operations John Hart said he and his staff members have been allotted sufficient funds to build a competitive Major League team and also further improve the Minor League system via the Draft and the international market.