With questions about what the Atlanta Braves are going to do at shortstop, there are a few different directions that many think the Braves could take.
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Insider Ken Rosenthal had the latest on the Braves’ plans, stating that in a perfect world, the team will go out and get another shortstop. After acquiring Mauricio Dubón in a deal with the Houston Astros, it still feels safe to say that Atlanta will be in the market for a shortstop.
The best available is none other than Bo Bichette, the free agent of the Toronto Blue Jays.
Bichette appears to be an ideal candidate for a team like the Braves, but according to Rosenthal, although he has played shortstop, teams do not view him as a future shortstop.
He said teams are a little doubtful of his defensive abilities and see him more as a second or third baseman.
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“A perfect world? They (the Braves) get another shortstop,” Rosenthal said on “Fair Territory.” “It’s going to be difficult to do that. As I wrote last week, we’re talking about this in fair and foul territory: Mauricio Dubón is a floor for them. He’s at least a guy who can cover the position if they don’t get someone else, and the problem is that, other than Ha-Seong Kim, there really isn’t a quality shortstop available. Yes, Bo Bichette has played shortstop, but teams generally don’t see him as the future at that position. They see his future more at second base or third base. base.”
When signing someone like Bichette, the idea would be to add his bat to the lineup. He’s a very below-average defender, so it seems like something the Braves will have to keep in mind.