NORTH PORT, Fla. - Alex Anthopoulos admitted he is sometimes losing track of the days – though he guessed correctly that this was Tuesday. He’s physically in Florida for spring training, but is mentally in offseason mode.
“I’m running on fumes a little bit,” the Braves’ general manager said on Zoom. “I’m probably running on two hours of sleep, and I’d like to just try to set the roster and fill some of these gaps so we can get going and get guys ready and healthy.”
Hours after holding a press conference to announce first baseman Matt Olson’s contract extension – the most lucrative deal in Braves history – Anthopoulos signed right-hander Collin McHugh to a two-year deal worth $10 million guaranteed. The contract features a $6 million club option for 2024, with a $1 million buyout.
