Sporting News · Nov 17, 2016
Could aggressive Braves make enough moves to contend in 2017?
Let’s entertain what feels like a crazy thought, for just a moment.
The Braves could actually be legitimate playoff contenders in 2017. Yeah, I know. Humor me.
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Back when they were announcing their controversial plans to ditch Turner Field — which was just christened in 1997 — for a shiny new stadium (SunTrust Park) in the suburbs, they talked about undertaking a rebuilding process that would have them back in contention for the 2017 season.