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By Zach Pressnell
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The Atlanta Braves need to bounce back in a huge way this season. They whiffed on the postseason last year after coming into the season with very high expectations.
But the Braves need to bolster their farm system if they want to sustain success over the next decade or two. Right now, their farm system is in a bit of trouble, as they don't have the depth that other teams do.
On Thursday, the Braves' farm system landed a massive upgrade by way of international free agency.
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MLB Pipeline reported on Thursday that the Braves had signed international free agent Jose Mañon to a $1.5 million deal. Mañon is MLB Pipeline's No. 15-ranked prospect in this winter's international free agency class.
Mañon, 17, has true five-tool potential.
He's an elite bat with incredible in-game power. The righty also has impressive bat-to-ball skills and enough speed to be a threat on the basepaths. His defense is his worst trait, but it's still solid. He might need to move to second base or one of the corner infield spots down the road.
Still, Mañon is an elite prospect. His bat is one of the best tools in the entire international free agency class. He should be able to dominate the minor leagues when he comes over to the States in the next year or two.
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