Braves Potentially Linked With Outstanding Free-Agent Pitcher.

Everybody in MLB is talking about Aaron Nola and Yoshinobu Yamamoto.

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Nola is being discussed because the Philadelphia Phillies re-signed him to a mammoth contract on Sunday.

Yamamoto, on the other hand, remains probably the top free-agent option available on the market at the moment, and there are a number of teams interested in his services, including the Phillies themselves.

Sonny Gray, also available for just money, remains a quality, yet not frequently discussed option for MLB organizations looking for pitchers.

The Atlanta Braves, however, know that Gray might even be a better option for 2024 than the two aforementioned pitchers.

“The Braves are one of the top suitors for free agent Sonny Gray, sources say. Atlanta had spoken with Aaron Nola’s camp before Nola returned to the Phillies,” MLB insider Jon Morosi tweeted.

As Morosi states, the Braves were interested in Nola before he committed his future to the Phillies.

Now, they are reportedly interested in Gray, who was a Cy Young award finalist in the American League thanks to his 2.79-ERA season with the Minnesota Twins.

Gray recently turned 34, but showed in 2023 that he still has plenty of gas left in the tank.

His 3.47 career ERA gives him the kind of profile the Braves are looking for: experienced, but with present skills to contribute.

Despite Nola signing with the Phillies, the free agency period is still very young.

Expect the Braves to be linked with lots of top pitchers, as they look to bring in talent to support their incredibly deep and talented offense.

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Braves Franchise History

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1964 – The Mets purchase Warren Spahn from the Milwaukee Braves. Spahn will serve as part of New York’s coaching staff and will put up a 4-12 record before he is released. Spahn will then sign with the San Francisco Giants.

1998 – The Braves and outfielder Brian Jordan agree on a five-year deal.

2013 – The Yankees agree to a five-year, $85 million contract with former Braves catcher Brian McCann.

MLB History

1943 – Commissioner Kenesaw Landis rules that Phillies owner William D. Cox is permanently ineligible to hold office or be employed for having bet on his own team.

1962 – Maury Wills beats out teammate Tommy Davis for the MVP Award in the National League. Wills broke Ty Cobb’s single season record with 104 stolen bases. Davis led the National League with a .346 average and drove in 153 runs.

1971 – Pirates manager Danny Murtaugh announces his retirement due to health reasons. Vill Virdon is named as his replacement. Murtaugh, who guided the Pirates to a World Series win in 1970, returned to the bench for the Pirates in 1974 as a replacement for Virdon after he was fired.

1977 – The Yankees agree to a six-year, $2.75 million contract with Goose Gossage.

1988 – Steve Sax signs a three-year deal with the Yankees.

2010 – Victor Martinez agrees to a four-year, $50 million deal with the Tigers.

2015 – The Dodgers hire Dave Roberts to replace Don Mattingly as the team’s new manager.

2016 – The Diamondbacks acquire Taijuan Walker and Ketel Marte from the Mariners in exchange for Jean Segura, Mitch Hanigar and Zac Curtis.

2021 – Wander Franco signs a 12-year extension with the Rays for a reported $185 million