Alex Anthopoulos keeps a lot of things close to the vest, including where the Atlanta Braves general manager does his Black Friday shopping.
Given the track record, he’s likely out getting eye-opening bargains on Georgia-made products ... which could mean a trunk full of boiled peanuts or Ding Dongs and Twinkies.
But when it comes to filling the specific needs of the club’s roster for 2023, here’s some advice if Anthopoulos wants to avoid pushing through the crowds on the busiest shopping day of the year.
1. Elvis Andrus, SS
If we’re to believe that that the Braves aren’t going to pursue one of the other top-tier shortstops should Dansby Swanson sign elsewhere, Elvis Andrus presents an interesting short-term signing before the keys are eventually given to Vaughn Grissom or Braden Shewmake.