The deal: Braves acquire LHP Chris Sale from Red Sox for IF Vaughn Grissom, cash.
The Atlanta Braves had been mostly an under-the-radar player this offseason since their 104-win season ended with a second straight NLDS exit in October. But Atlanta made some major noise Saturday, acquiring seven-time All-Star stater Chris Sale in a deal with the Boston Red Sox that adds to one of baseball's most formidable rotations.
Boston, meanwhile, landed some needed infield help a day after signing veteran starting pitcher Lucas Giolito to a two-year contract. Sale waived his no-trade clause to consummate the deal that ends an injury-filled seven-year stay in Boston.
Let's grade the trade: