The Atlanta Braves may not have made headlines on Tuesday with any big moves, but President of Baseball Operations and GM Alex Anthopoulos still managed to get the fanbase buzzing with a few well-placed words.
Speaking with The Athletic’s David O’Brien, Anthopoulos gave a rare glimpse into his winter plans, making it crystal clear that the Braves will be zeroing in on starting pitching this offseason.
“You can never have enough [pitching]. And it definitely will be a point of emphasis for us this winter,” said Anthopoulos.
For Braves fans still recovering from a rotation that unraveled at key moments this year, those words are like music to our ears.
Rotation Woes Force Braves to Rethink Strategy
Let’s face it, this season’s rotation strategy was closer to a wish than a plan. Atlanta gambled on health, consistency, and bounce-backs… and lost. Chris Sale missed chunks of time, Spencer Strider hasn’t looked like the Cy Young contender he once was, and the depth pieces didn’t hold the line when it mattered.
It’s why fans have been calling for real reinforcements — not just minor league fill-ins or spring training surprises, but legitimate top-end arms.
And while Anthopoulos is known for playing things close to the chest, his comments here are a clear signal: the front office knows the status quo won’t cut it anymore.
Of course, veteran fans know how the offseason goes. Every GM says they’re targeting pitching. Every GM talks about improving depth. But whether or not those words translate into action is a different story.
Atlanta has the core. They have the lineup. They even have one of the better bullpens in the league. What they don’t have yet is a rotation that can carry them through October.
Anthopoulos knows that. And for once, he’s not hiding it.
Now the question is: will the Braves just talk about it — or will they finally make the kind of moves that get them back to the World Series?
Winter is coming. And Braves fans are watching.
