Let’s not waste any time with the short-term analysis of this trade between the Atlanta Braves and the Chicago Cubs. For Atlanta, this is a definitely a short-term win. Joc Pederson is going to slot in and serve as some good help for the time being. If the change of scenery from Chicago to Atlanta results in Pederson reaching something near the levels of his best days with the Dodgers, then he’ll easily be the best outfielder for the Braves in their currently-woeful outfield situation. That’s still not particularly saying a lot and I don’t have a lot of hope that this is going to significantly move the needle for the Braves, but it is definitely a sign that the Braves are not going to just roll over and capitulate just yet.
Joc Pederson trade shows Braves aren’t waving white flag just yet
