The Atlanta Braves signed Nick Markakis to be a stabilizing force on the team during the rebuilding years. He came with no expectation of post season play, bonuses or glory and provided leadership to a team in flux.
Times change. Now the Braves would like to trade ‘Kakes’ to make room for their young superstar in the making; most fans believe that’s a tall order.
Trading Nick Markakis
Atlanta Braves fans are divided over Markakis; some love him some see him as an underperforming roadblock to a better team. Like all things, the truth lies somewhere between those extremes
Gold Glove aside, at his best Markakis provided slightly above average defense.