The dust has settled on the Atlanta Braves' trade deadline, with bullpen depth and Lane Thomas being the most notable additions made. It left many Atlanta fans frustrated as they watched other teams push their chips to the center of the table and the Braves refuse to spend anything of note. The narrative has emerged of the franchise attempting to land Jacob deGrom and the veteran starter refusing to join the Braves, utilizing his no-trade contract to remain with the Rangers. Braves Continue to Defend Poor Deadline Decisions with Failed Trade ExcuseIt isn't as if you had to be the Dodgers to be able to add an impact arm ahead of this year's deadline. This has been reflected in both free agency and at the trade deadline.