Photo by Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images It was another day of recognition for Max Fried after his outstanding 2022 season. As the Winter Meetings got into full gear on Monday, it was also the day to recognize the ALL-MLB teams for 2022. And while the first team was compiled of Sandy Alcantara and four AL pitchers, Max Fried made the ALL-MLB second team after finishing second in the NL Cy Young Voting. It was more deserved recognition for Fried after his best year to date. Of course, a few other ALL-MLB first team members also made the headlines in the NL East when it comes to the Braves rivals. Justin Verlander signed with the Mets on a massive two year deal as New York found its replacement for Jacob deGrom; meanwhile, the Phillies filled a major hole by signing shortstop Trea Turner to a $300M dollar deal over 11 years. With both of Atlanta’s main rivals making expected major moves to continue being among the best teams in the National League for the foreseeable future, the need for the Braves to get creative and add valuable pieces to their 2023 roster, and perhaps beyond, becomes more critical. While Alex Anthopoulos has never been one to be reactive and make a move as a response to moves by other teams, he also knows where the Braves must improve this offseason. Braves News Kris Willis discusses how the NL East remains baseball’s most interesting division after some major moves on Monday. Fred McGriff discussed how finally earning election to the Hall of Fame “...is a dream.” Matt Powers breaks down one of the more interesting Braves position prospects in Justyn-Henry Malloy’s 2022 season in review. MLB News White Sox Closer Liam Hendricks is a new name that could be moved via trade in the coming days. The Red Sox remain in contact with Xander Boagerts about potentially returning to Boston. The Pirates are looking to add pitching to their roster. With Turner now signed, the Phillies focus turns to adding pitching to their rotation and bullpen. The Cubs have met with shortstop Carlos Correa. The Angels signed former Rockies reliever Carlos Estevez. The Yankees extended Brian Cashman on a long-term deal. Former Cy Young Winner Rick Porcello announced his retirement on Monday.

Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images Talk it out in the comments below! Good morning Falcoholics, and welcome to Tuesday’s open thread. We’ve got a very important question for you today: Which current or former Falcons player would you most want to have a beer with? A few players come to mind for me. I’ve had the privilege of covering this team for a number of years and have had the opportunity to get to know a lot of current and former Falcons, and this is not an easy question to answer. I’ll give you my top 5. Mike Kenn. The former Falcons tackle was my first real interview waaaaayyyyy back in 2014. I was nervous as hell interviewing a man who really should be in the Hall of Fame, and he ended up being super easy to talk to, and I learned a lot. I loved hearing about his time with the Falcons, his take on then-rookie Jake Matthews, his time as the NFLPA president, and as a lifelong Ohio State fan, I really enjoyed getting his perspective on the legendary Ten-Year War between Woody Hayes and Bo Schembechler’s programs during Kenn’s time at the University of Michigan. Harry Douglas. I’ve actually had a beer with Harry Douglas, at Dave and Buster’s in Duluth, Ga. during a fan get together many, many years ago. He gave my daughters (who were in late elementary school/early middle school at the time — they’re now in their early 20s) his Dave & Buster’s card and let them spend as much of his money as they wanted on games. He’s a nice dude! Matt Bosher. Another former Falcons player I’ve actually had beers (well, glasses of wine) with at Sean Weatherspoon’s annual foundation fundraisers. Back in 2013, we had a great chat about that time he knocked down a Jets assistant coach on the sideline. He’s hilarious. Deion Sanders. Come on, who wouldn’t want to have a beer with Prime? Matt Ryan. I’m buying. The guy deserves a beer after the beatdown the Colts took on Sunday night, and I’d probably try to talk him into retiring. What’s your answer? Share your answers in the comments below, and feel free to use this comment section as today’s open thread.

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