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Missing link for every NL team

Several NL teams could use a top-of-rotation starter such as free agent James Shields. Kyle Terada/USA TODAY Sports

Just as I did with the American League on Wednesday, here's the missing link for each NL team and potential solutions:

Atlanta Braves

The Braves' offseason has been all about building for the opening of their new stadium in 2017. Braves GM John Hart has been active in rebuilding and reloading both the player development and scouting departments while doing a makeover of the major league team. The Braves traded two of their best players in Jason Heyward and Justin Upton after concluding they were not going to be able to extend their contracts until at least they reached free agency. Hart wasn't afraid to take huge gambles, including the acquisition of Max Fried, who is recovering from Tommy John surgery, in the Upton deal.