Originally Posted by
Enscheff
The more I think about it, the more I think the Braves will sign a FA for C (Grandal/Ramos) and cOF (Cutch/Brantley)...but they will also make a significant trade.
And that trade will be for Paxton. He fits the "impact starter that has to be nursed through the regular season so he's ready to dominate in the playoffs" role the Dodgers seem to be so fond of and execute so well with guys like Ryu, Hill and Kershaw. Carrying a SP like that requires an organization to be deep with pitching talent, which is describes the Braves perfectly.