Braves News: International Signing Period Begins, Hall of Fame Profiles, More.
The window for the Braves to officially add new international talent to the franchise is now open.
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The 2024 International Signing period for baseball officially begins today, and for the Atlanta Braves, the opportunity to officially welcome one of the better talents it has signed in years has arrived. Jose Perdomo, ranked as the third best prospect in this class at MLB.com, has long been connected to the Braves as their top target once the signing period began. While official word will come in time, it is widely expected the Braves will add Perdomo to their franchise in the near future.
Beyond Perdomo, there could be other signings as well over the next few days. Stick with Battery Power for the latest on the new talents that the Braves look add.
Atlanta Braves extend general manager Alex Anthopoulos’ contract through 2031 season.
Alex Anthopoulos (AP Photo)
NEW DELHI: The Atlanta Braves have solidified their commitment to General Manager Alex Anthopoulos by agreeing to a contract extension that extends his tenure with the six-time reigning NL East champions through the 2031 season. The announcement on Friday comes after Anthopoulos led the Braves to a World Series championship in 2021 and played a pivotal role in securing long-term contracts for many of the team’s top players.
Hired in 2017, Anthopoulos took over the reins when the Braves were grappling with four consecutive losing seasons and a scandal involving international signings. Under his leadership, the Braves embarked on a remarkable run of division titles starting in 2018. The team’s success culminated in a stellar 104-win season last year, though they were eliminated in the NL Division Series by the Philadelphia Phillies for the second consecutive year.
Expressing gratitude for the continued support and trust from Braves CEO Terry McGuirk, Anthopoulos stated, “The Braves are an incredible organization to be a part of, and I’m proud of the success we’ve achieved together. I am grateful for the opportunity to continue to lead baseball operations and to strive to bring another World Series to Atlanta.”
Anthopoulos, 46, has been instrumental in constructing a roster poised for long-term success, securing multiyear deals for key players like NL MVP Ronald Acuña Jr., Austin Riley, Michael Harris II, Matt Olson, Spencer Strider, and Sean Murphy. The GM’s savvy moves ahead of the 2021 trade deadline, bringing in outfielders Eddie Rosario, Jorge Soler, Adam Duvall, and Joc Pedersen, were critical to the Braves clinching their first World Series title since 1995.
Braves CEO Terry McGuirk praised Anthopoulos’s track record of success, stating that the extension provides him with the opportunity to make long-term decisions and continue assembling teams that are perennial contenders. McGuirk expressed utmost confidence in Anthopoulos’s ability to deliver championship baseball for Braves fans well into the future. Anthopoulos’s previous contract, announced in February 2020, was initially set to run through the 2024 season.
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