TAMPA, Fla. -- The Braves were attached to several free agents this winter, and while they didn't make any big signings, the 2018 season could be an important turning point that allows them to make a big splash in next offseason's mega market.
Unless, of course, they don't need to.
That's what new general manager Alex Anthopoulos is hoping will be the case as he embarks on his first season with the Braves, who possess one of the most talent-rich farm systems in the Majors.
"This is a really critical year for us to find out with so much young talent what we will do going forward and how aggressive we may be in free agency," Anthopoulos said.