Dig, if you will, a picture: The Braves’ 10 free agents — the third most of any team this offseason, all move on. Marcell Ozuna proves out of Atlanta’s price range, Nick Markakis returns to Baltimore (or retires), the bullpen arms (Shane Greene, Mark Melancon, Josh Tomlin and Darren O’Day) move on, as does Tyler Flowers, Cole Hamels etc., etc.
So now what? Where doe general manager Alex Anthopoulos turn as the three-time defending National League East champions have to address what looks to be three primary needs: a middle-of-the-order bat, a starting pitcher and an additional catcher?