Sale Won’t Challenge ABS, Eyes Braves Future in Free Agency

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Atlanta ace Chris Sale said he will not challenge pitches under MLB’s ABS system and will leave such calls to his catcher, while addressing his pending free agency and expressing a desire to finish his career with the Braves after a Cy Young-winning run that has made him a cornerstone of Atlanta’s rotation.
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