The punishment has finally been handed out to the Atlanta Braves for their scandal involving the international free agent market, and the penalties are very steep.
- 10 prospects that were signed have had their contracts voided, making them international free agents again.
- $10K signing cap during next international signing period
- Forfeit 3rd round pick in 2018 draft
- Former GM, John Coppolella, banned from the game forever
Also from around the league
- The spring training schedules are out, the Rays will play their first games on February 23rd against the Pirates and Orioles
- Baseball America ranks the prospects that had to be given up by the Braves, the Rays will surely be interested in some of them.