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As the offseason progresses, the Braves have yet to make a noteworthy acquisition,\u00a0leading some Braves fans to revert to the old reliable \u201cAtlanta is cheap\u201d complaint.<\/p>\n

Well, with the latest reported payrolls from the Associated Press, we can quash the notion that the Braves are cheap, ranking fourth in payroll at $276 million, with a luxury tax bill of just over $14 million.<\/p>\n

Anthopoulos has said that payroll will rise again in 2025 and that he isn\u2019t working with any financial constraints this winter, but that doesn\u2019t satisfy Braves Country. Every free agent target that signs elsewhere or trade that doesn\u2019t involve Atlanta leads to even more winter restlessness.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s understandable when you\u2019re watching division rivals spend cash at an alarming rate, but it\u2019s important to remember a few things. Most importantly, this Braves team, even as currently constructed, is still one of the best clubs in baseball.<\/p>\n

Secondly, there\u2019s still four months before the start of the season. The Braves aren\u2019t done; in fact, they haven\u2019t even started, regardless of what your ill-informed family members are saying about Liberty Media or Alex Anthopoulos.<\/p>\n

Whether it\u2019s a trade or a free agent deal, there will be additions made before Opening Day. Make no mistake about it. Anthopoulos hasn\u2019t lifted a finger this offseason, but that will change in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n

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David J. Griffin\/Icon Sportswire<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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