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1984 Atlanta Braves Trades and Transactions
(Franchise Encyclopedia: 1983 / 1985)
80-82, Finished 2nd in NL West
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Scored 632 runs, Allowed 655 runs. Pythagorean W-L: 78-84
Manager: Joe Torre (80-82)
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1983 / 1985 Trades and Transactions

Transactions listed are from November 1 of previous year to April 1 of the following year.

October 4, 1983

Released Tommy Boggs.

October 7, 1983

Released Phil Niekro.

October 20, 1983

Joe Cowley granted Free Agency.

Ken Smith granted Free Agency.

October 21, 1983

Traded players to be named later and $150,000 to the Cleveland Indians. Received Len Barker. The Atlanta Braves sent Rick Behenna (September 2, 1983), Brett Butler (October 21, 1983) and Brook Jacoby (October 21, 1983) to the Cleveland Indians to complete the trade.

October 26, 1983

Signed Steve Shields as a free agent.

December 5, 1983

Tom Waddell drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 1983 rule 5 draft.

January 17, 1984

Drafted Chris Cron in the 2nd round of the 1984 amateur draft (January Secondary).

February 14, 1984

Traded Jose Alvarez to the Houston Astros. Received Ron Meridith.

March 26, 1984

Released Bob Walk.

April 9, 1984 (Standings)

Traded Ron Meridith to the Chicago Cubs. Received Terry Leach.

April 24, 1984 (Standings)

Released Biff Pocoroba.

Received Alex Trevino from the Cincinnati Reds as part of a conditional deal.

May 25, 1984 (Standings)

Released Terry Leach.

June 4, 1984 (Standings)

Drafted Jeff Blauser in the 1st round (5th pick) of the 1984 amateur draft (June Secondary). Player signed June 12, 1984.

Drafted Drew Denson in the 1st round (19th pick) of the 1984 amateur draft. Player signed June 9, 1984.

Drafted Tom Glavine in the 2nd round of the 1984 amateur draft.

Drafted Steve Cummings in the 5th round of the 1984 amateur draft (June Secondary), but did not sign the player.

Drafted Greg Tubbs in the 22nd round of the 1984 amateur draft.

Drafted Joe Ausanio in the 30th round of the 1984 amateur draft, but did not sign the player.

June 15, 1984 (Standings)

Traded Ken Dayley and Mike Jorgensen to the St. Louis Cardinals. Received Ken Oberkfell.

June 19, 1984 (Standings)

Signed Kevin Blankenship as an amateur free agent.

October 15, 1984 (Standings)

Matt Sinatro granted Free Agency.

November 8, 1984

Jerry Royster granted Free Agency.

November 13, 1984

Released Rufino Linares.

December 5, 1984

Traded Brian Fisher to the New York Yankees. Received Rick Cerone.

December 7, 1984

Signed Bruce Sutter as a free agent.

December 11, 1984

Signed Matt Sinatro as a free agent.

January 3, 1985

Drafted Paul Marak in the 11th round of the 1985 amateur draft (January).

January 24, 1985

The California Angels chose Donnie Moore as a free agent compensation pick.

January 27, 1985

Signed Dave Schuler as a free agent.

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1983 / 1985 Trades and Transactions

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