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Efrim
October 24th, 2012
12:25 pm
If Simmons hits .290/.330/.400ish, kid is an absolute star. One of the more valuable players in the league.
richbrave
October 24th, 2012
12:26 pm
I’d take MIKE OLT for HANSON and CONSTANZA.
Keep PRADO in LF and plug OLT into 3B.
Sign PAGAN for CF un less BOURN will go for the same or less.
brian
October 24th, 2012
12:28 pm
kinsler could be a pickup and move him to 3B keeping Prado at LF.
I still would focus more on Willingham. Yes it would cost Delgado, but how long have we needed a right handed power bat for LF????
TheOnlyBravesFan
October 24th, 2012
12:28 pm
We could have played Willingham in LF, Prado would have been a super-sub. Prado is a good player, but if Willingham is considered an improvement, he loses the job.
Shaun
October 24th, 2012
12:29 pm
TheOnlyBravesFan, okay, Cody Ross was mostly an extra outfielder his whole career. Were teams knocking down the door to sign him for more than around $3M a year? Yes, he may have taken a shorter deal for the reasons you describe. But I seriously doubt that if someone had offered him a significantly more lucrative, longer-term deal (even if it was for an extra year or two), he would have turned it down for the purposes of signing a much lesser deal in hopes that he’ll get a much better offer down the road.
That’s what we’re talking about with McCann.
brian
October 24th, 2012
12:29 pm
the strongest, reasonably attainable additions, DOB covered in the last blog and I agree completely.
Willingham LF and Pagan CF.
brian
October 24th, 2012
12:30 pm
Pagan
Prado
Heyward
Willingham
Freeman
Uggla
Simmons
Ross
P
TheOnlyBravesFan
October 24th, 2012
12:30 pm
If we trade Delgado, Teheran better make the team coming out of spring training… his value would take a big hit if he has to go to AAA yet again.
Murph
October 24th, 2012
12:32 pm
And yes Murph, Kinsler has played some 3b in both the majors, minors, and winter ball….
Well, I don’t know about winter ball, but I only saw 1 game at 3B for TX and 1 game at 3B in his entire minor league career.
I know you’re thinking way outside the box, which I of all people appreciate, but still… seems like an added risk that we don’t need. Who knows what the extra attention to defense would do to his offense?
Murph
October 24th, 2012
12:35 pm
I’d take MIKE OLT for HANSON and CONSTANZA.
Funniest thing I’ve read on here all day.
BravePack(FreeFan)
October 24th, 2012
12:37 pm
brian
October 24th, 2012
12:30 pm
Pagan
Prado
Heyward
Willingham
Freeman
Uggla
Simmons
Ross
P
Uhhh that is not a good line-up at all. For as bad as the offense slumped last year, this line-up would be even worse. You expect to compete for the division with this? The Braves would be taking steps back instead of improving.
Murph
October 24th, 2012
12:38 pm
I liked the idea of getting Pagan back when I thought his contract would be way more reasonable than Bourn’s… the more I read about him, though, the more I think he’s going to get a considerable pay day after this season. I don’t think Bourn is worth what he’s going to get, and I certainly don’t think Pagan is worth close to what Bourn is going to get.
I’d rather see a trade for Span, if he really is available. Had a great season last year.
Delgado, Ahmed, and maybe Salcedo for Span plus a higher level position prospect from the Twins?
Efrim
October 24th, 2012
12:44 pm
I liked the idea of getting Pagan back when I thought his contract would be way more reasonable than Bourn’s… the more I read about him, though, the more I think he’s going to get a considerable pay day after this season
Yeah, Pagan was a good option when I thought three years, $24-27 million would get him in the fold.
Now, it’s sounding like five years, $50-60 million + the loss of the signing teams first round draft choice….
No thanks.
DAP
October 24th, 2012
12:46 pm
victorino. hes a better fit, anyways.
RC
October 24th, 2012
12:46 pm
I liked the idea of getting Pagan back when I thought his contract would be way more reasonable than Bourn’s… the more I read about him, though, the more I think he’s going to get a considerable pay day after this season.
The Giants are going to need a CF next year, and they seemed really happy with the performance Pagan gave them during the regular season and postseason. Odds are strongly in favor of them offering him a pretty rich contract….at least rich enough that I wouldn’t want the Braves to match it.
CB
October 24th, 2012
12:46 pm
We have J. Upton,Willingham or Trumbo in LF I can live with almost anybody in CF. Get creative,Frank.
Efrim
October 24th, 2012
12:47 pm
Delgado, Ahmed, and maybe Salcedo for Span plus a higher level position prospect from the Twins?
That could work, but I think you’d need to replace either Ahmed or Salcedo with an arm. Not a high profile one like Teheran or Graham, though.
Murph
October 24th, 2012
12:48 pm
I see Salcedo had another error yesterday.
I know he’s young and not very polished, but another way to say it would be that he just sucks.
Efrim
October 24th, 2012
12:48 pm
We have J. Upton,Willingham or Trumbo in LF I can live with almost anybody in CF. Get creative,Frank.
I have nothing to go on this, but I have a feeling Wren will be involved on Justin Upton. Nothing I’ve heard lately to back that statement, and we certainly don’t match in terms of farm system. Just sorta think he’ll look to acquire him.
DAP
October 24th, 2012
12:52 pm
efrim I have nothing to go on this, but I have a feeling Wren will be involved on Justin Upton.
totally agree.
Gary O.
October 24th, 2012
12:52 pm
Murph,
Glavine, Maddux, and Smoltz, all in their prime, and only one WS to show for it.
Why?.
Bobby Cox? Mark Wohlers? Bad luck?
TheOnlyBravesFan
October 24th, 2012
12:52 pm
Throw in Gilmartin… he’s a scrub
What’s truly the likelihood of the Giants bringing back Melky and getting Hamilton… if that happens, I’d be happy. Give me Pence for LF and Victorino, Jay, or Bourjos for CF. If we get one of the cheaper CFs, we’d have a chance to make a run at Greinke.
DAP
October 24th, 2012
12:52 pm
efrim I have nothing to go on this, but I have a feeling Wren will be involved on Justin Upton.
ill add that i think we could get him, but it would probably take simmons + others.
RC
October 24th, 2012
12:52 pm
We have J. Upton,Willingham or Trumbo in LF I can live with almost anybody in CF. Get creative,Frank.
One of these things is not like the others, one of these things doesn’t belong.
Trumbo’s post AS-break numbers: .227 .271 .359 (avg/obp/slg)
No way do I want anything near that coming from LF next year.
CB
October 24th, 2012
12:54 pm
Efrim,he and Trumbo would be my top two choices. Both young and still have upside. Willingham has more risks imo.
Gary O.
October 24th, 2012
12:55 pm
Giants are not bringing back Melky. Dude was basically exiled from the team after his suspension.
TheOnlyBravesFan
October 24th, 2012
12:56 pm
Simmons? But they just got a stopgap SS, even if he won’t hit much
Willingham has no risks CB… He’s a hitting machine, and will continue to get better even though he’s 34…
CB
October 24th, 2012
12:56 pm
RC, still young on Trumbo. Don’t believe that 2nd half is the real player.
Murph
October 24th, 2012
12:57 pm
ill add that i think we could get him, but it would probably take simmons + others.
I’d be pretty upset over losing Simmons… there’s just something about having such a dynamic shortstop for a change. It would be a huge loss on defense, and he’s improved every step through the system with his bat.
I want to see what he can do over a full season.
Gary O.
October 24th, 2012
12:57 pm
This could apply to the Braves as well.
http://risingapple.com/2012/10/16/potential-mets-trade-targets-josh-willingham-and-shin-soo-choo/
DAP
October 24th, 2012
12:58 pm
RC, i would take a chance on trumbo.
Efrim
October 24th, 2012
12:58 pm
ill add that i think we could get him, but it would probably take simmons + others.
Perhaps there is a way we can get him without including Simmons – which I don’t believe Wren would do. I know DOB said they were looking for high level position player and a veteran starter. But they also need LH relief, badly. And I do not believe they value Upton as high as their comments might suggest.
TheOnlyBravesFan
October 24th, 2012
12:58 pm
However, there is now more openness within the Giants organization to retain the outfielder, according to Andrew Baggarly of CSNBayArea.com.
Many people within the club’s front office view Cabrera as a talented two-way player coming into his prime, despite concerns that his strong 2012 campaign was the product of PEDs. It also helps that Cabrera should now be a relative bargain on the free agent market, a significant selling point for a team that will be looking to maximize its payroll room this winter. Baggarly also writes that the Giants were pleased with his decision to take action and have himself removed from contention for the batting title.
The Giants made the formal move of re-instating Cabrera on to the 40-man roster, though he will not be used at any point during the postseason. The Giants’ only other option would have been to release the slugger as he was coming off of the disabled list, but that would have also meant forfeiting their exclusive negotiating period after the World Series.
RC
October 24th, 2012
12:59 pm
An interesting team to get involved in Upton trade talks would be Cincinnati. They could create a package based around Zack Cozart, and move Didi Gregorius up to the majors as the starting SS. Plenty of high end prospects in that system to pair with Cozart to get a deal done, and they would be even scarier than they already are with a heart of the order that could go Phillips, Votto, Upton, Bruce.
Considering that their window with Phillips and Votto is RIGHT NOW, this makes too much sense for them to not pursue.
Shaun
October 24th, 2012
1:00 pm
Efrim, I think Wren definitely wants to make one big move, whether that’s Justin Upton or Greinke or someone else. I’m with you.
P-Town Brave ©
October 24th, 2012
1:01 pm
I dunno about you Murph, but after having played both positions, there is MUCH more involved in playing 2b than playing 3b….
In fact, sometimes you can catch yourself thinking about post game dinner plans or what club you’re going to hit playing 3b….
RC
October 24th, 2012
1:02 pm
Trumbo’s career OBP is .302, in over 300 games. I know that he’s young, and it’s possible for that to improve, but if I’m Wren I’m looking for a whole lot better starting in LF next year (or 3b if that’s where you want to play him).
CB
October 24th, 2012
1:02 pm
I am trying to remember if Wren has ever been involved in a three team trade. None comes to mind.
TheOnlyBravesFan
October 24th, 2012
1:03 pm
Plus, it just so happens the Twins are likely looking to slash a little payroll and are thin at shorstop and starting pitcher (cough, Wilmer Flores and any young Mets starter not named Matt Harvey or Zack Wheeler, cough).
Not offer up their top talent? hmm
DAP
October 24th, 2012
1:04 pm
efrim they also need LH relief, badly.
well, we do have an elite LHRP on the roster, who will be our highest paid reliever. :- )
jeffrey d
October 24th, 2012
1:05 pm
If we trade Delgado, Teheran better make the team coming out of spring training… his value would take a big hit if he has to go to AAA yet again.
You gonna blow anything up if he doesn’t?
ncgary
October 24th, 2012
1:06 pm
my 2 cents says get either ellsbury or victorino, you lose runs scored against ya either way but unless bourn wants 3 yrs 30 moillion or 4 yrs 35 million i say hit the road jack dont come back
TheOnlyBravesFan
October 24th, 2012
1:07 pm
Cards need LH relief as well… Delgado and EOF/Venters for Jay
You gonna blow anything up if he doesn’t?
Nah
CB
October 24th, 2012
1:07 pm
I have seen a lot of games Trumbo has played, needs a good hitting coach to help him learn not to chase so much. Firmly believe he will be a very good hitter in future with help. Can’t play 3B so future is in OF.
Shaun
October 24th, 2012
1:11 pm
Trumbo looks like Mark Reynolds without as much power and without any defensive value.
He’s probably a notch above Juan Francisco, if he can handle thirdbase, but he’s probably an average offensive firstbaseman or DH, the type that can play those positions on teams with good offense everywhere else. I don’t think he can ever carry a team offensively as a firstbaseman or DH. Also I can’t see him as a full-time outfielder, and I think it’s a stretch to view him as a thirdbaseman because of his defensive deficiencies.
RC
October 24th, 2012
1:12 pm
Plus, it just so happens the Twins are likely looking to slash a little payroll and are thin at shorstop and starting pitcher (cough, Wilmer Flores and any young Mets starter not named Matt Harvey or Zack Wheeler, cough).
cough, Wilmer Flores doesn’t have the defense to remain at short, cough
ncscoots
October 24th, 2012
1:12 pm
Teheran better make the team coming out of spring training… his value would take a big hit if he has to go to AAA yet again.
Absolutely untrue. Where do you come up with this stuff? Mercy.
DAP
October 24th, 2012
1:13 pm
RC Trumbo’s career OBP is .302, in over 300 games.
but it was .317 last year. it was .358 in the first half. just saying, with his power, if he can get his OBP up to .330 (seems doable, right) then would be a quite productive player. just saying id give him a show, if faced with the decision. there are better choices, probably.
Efrim
October 24th, 2012
1:16 pm
Cincy does make a lot of sense for Upton, however the D-Backs have SS Chris Owings and 3B Matt Davidson in the minors and both will be ready by 2014.
I just get the sense that Towers wouldn’t look for uber-prospects for Justin Upton. Moreso players that can help him win in 2013.
ncgary
October 24th, 2012
1:16 pm
be sad to have to parrt ways with eof but his value is probably peakimg now.
if one of the uptons is desired he probably could help get it done
ncscoots
October 24th, 2012
1:17 pm
Trumbo looks like Mark Reynolds without as much power and without any defensive value.
Geez, where did you read that, LOL? Wherever, you need some new sources of information. Maybe some that actually scout the player, instead of his stats.
Efrim
October 24th, 2012
1:17 pm
Wilmer Flores is absolutely not a SS and is probably not a 3B either. One of those prospects that gets high marks because he is young for the level, but the production has never been there and that has to be a concern. Similar to Salcedo in a lot of ways, although I think Edward has more athleticism and raw power than Flores.
P-Town Brave ©
October 24th, 2012
1:19 pm
Yes, because I want to give the Cards even more ammo to take us to the woodshed w/ in early October….
RC
October 24th, 2012
1:19 pm
Remember the whole thing about the Pirates prospects doing Navy SEAL workouts? It gets worse:
http://triblive.com/sports/dejankovacevic/2819385-74/pirates-polanco-baseball-players-team-hell-month-prospects-week-ankle#axzz29xfwc3PE
If even half of the stuff in this article is true, I don’t see how Huntington can possibly keep his job. It’s borderline criminal.
Efrim
October 24th, 2012
1:21 pm
By the way, I’m carving the “A” in my pumpkin this year. My wife suggested it. It’s why I love her – feeds the obsession.
CB
October 24th, 2012
1:24 pm
Efrim.she sounds like a keeper. lol
flange1
October 24th, 2012
1:27 pm
Thanks for the link RC,
You are correct, the Pirates are a mess…..
P-Town Brave ©
October 24th, 2012
1:29 pm
I’d be frightened to be compared to Stone Hands Salcedo on the defensive end
TheOnlyBravesFan
October 24th, 2012
1:29 pm
Yes, because I want to give the Cards even more ammo to take us to the woodshed w/ in early October….
Jay helps more at CF in my opinion. If we win the division, it won’t matter as much anyway.
TheOnlyBravesFan
October 24th, 2012
1:32 pm
That’s some bullcrap the Pirates have going on there…
RC
October 24th, 2012
1:37 pm
Anytime you can have one of your top prospects, who happens to be recovering from an ankle injury, sprint across a field, through a pool of ICE WATER, and dive into a sand pit, that’s a move you’ve gotta make.
If I was one of these kids parents (or agents), I’d be looking for any way possible to get out of that organization. It’s a bit surprising they haven’t had any lawsuits filed against them yet.
Shaun
October 24th, 2012
1:40 pm
CB, I just don’t know that we have all that many examples of a hitting coach drastically improving a guy’s approach. Sammy Sosa is probably the most famous example. But I just don’t know that it happens all that often.
P-Town Brave ©
October 24th, 2012
1:41 pm
Shaun-
I don’t believe it was the hitting coach who gave ol Sammy the goods
RC
October 24th, 2012
1:42 pm
And here’s the email from assistant GM Kyle Stark that led to these crazy workouts. This rivals Bane’s speech from the steps of the Gotham courthouse as the craziest thing to be said in Pittsburgh this year….
http://blog.triblive.com/dejan-kovacevic/2012/09/20/full-text-of-kyle-stark-email/
Efrim
October 24th, 2012
1:42 pm
Pretty surprised Huntington hasn’t been fired or someone get the axe because of that. Ridiculous method.
RC
October 24th, 2012
1:46 pm
Pretty surprised Huntington hasn’t been fired or someone get the axe because of that. Ridiculous method.
When the story came out a few months ago, the Pirates org was quick to say that it was only a 3-day exercise and then everything went back to normal, and they wouldn’t be doing it again.
Then 10 days ago all the “Hell Week” stuff started (which is when Polanco reinjured his ankle).
I’ve got a feeling that this story is far from over, and will be shocked if someone isn’t fired before next season.
Shaun
October 24th, 2012
1:47 pm
ncscoots, which part of my view of Trumbo do you have issues with?
He’s a solid hitter without a position. And he’s not going to hit enough to be a great offensive firstbaseman or DH but he’s good enough to play. Ideally he would be a DH or firstbaseman on a team with good offensive players everywhere else. If he’s the stud in your lineup, you’re probably going to struggle to score runs.
flange1
October 24th, 2012
1:55 pm
RC,
The second link is even more bizarre than the first!
I have always been a fan of Dejan, he is a good writer and nice guy.
If I was a Pirate fan, I would want the entire front office gone ASAP.
P-Town Brave ©
October 24th, 2012
2:01 pm
Yeah the whole situation in PIT is really screwy…
Frankly, I think its an ownership down issue….
Anyways, I’ll be back to talk more after lunch…
And again, in case anyone wasn’t here this morning, in about 30 min Ingram, McAlpin, and Bowman will be on 680 The Fan to talk Braves Offseason and take phone calls….
RC
October 24th, 2012
2:03 pm
RC,
The second link is even more bizarre than the first!
I agree. I remember hearing something about this a while back, but it never turned into that big of a story outside of Pittsburgh, and I never heard all the details. Now that I’ve read it all though….just wow. The fact that the email was written by the assistant GM of the freakin’ organization is just astounding. However, I think the most damning thing is that they not only injured one of their top prospects with this BS, but then apparently lied to the media by saying he wasn’t injured. I don’t know who Polanco’s agent is, but I’ve got to assume that they are looking into any possible way right now to get him out of that organization. Which is pretty sad, because he and Alen Hanson are two of the most promising prospects the Pirates have right now.
Gary O.
October 24th, 2012
2:05 pm
Verlander was picked #2 overall in the 2004 draft. Anybody know who was picked first (without looking it up)?
I had no idea, until I heard it on the radio.
Efrim
October 24th, 2012
2:07 pm
Verlander was picked #2 overall in the 2004 draft. Anybody know who was picked first (without looking it up)?
A polished, college LHP who works 88-91mph and profiles as a mid-rotation starter?
Seriously, a Pirate?
RC
October 24th, 2012
2:09 pm
Verlander was picked #2 overall in the 2004 draft. Anybody know who was picked first (without looking it up)?
I had no idea, until I heard it on the radio.
BJ Upton? I really don’t remember what year he was….
RC
October 24th, 2012
2:10 pm
Ah, I had to go look up the #1 pick from 2004. Yeah, that was a HUGE busted pick. But hey, he was signable!
TheOnlyBravesFan
October 24th, 2012
2:11 pm
I already know the answer…was looking up previous years’ draft last night. The guy was a bust.
jeffrey d
October 24th, 2012
2:16 pm
I don’t think I’ve heard of him
RC
October 24th, 2012
2:18 pm
Did you realize that there has never been a #1 overall draft pick to make the Hall of Fame? I’d say that is likely to change 3 years from now when Griffey becomes eligible.
Shaun
October 24th, 2012
2:20 pm
Just looked it up. What a sad life so far. He began to show some promise in 2011. Hopefully he can get his act together before it’s too late.
Efrim
October 24th, 2012
2:23 pm
Mike Newman of Fangraphs and Scouting the Sally on SS prospect Nick Ahmed:
13. Nick Ahmed, Atlanta Braves
Love the frame, but wonder how much he’ll hit at the upper levels. For me, Ahmed has a higher ceiling than Marrero, but his rougher edges make a big league projection more difficult to project. With Andrelton Simmons and now Ahmed, the Braves have done an excellent job of finding value at shortstop outside of the first round in recent years. And while the aforementioned Marrero does rank higher, Ahmed presents as a steal considering his third round price tag when compared to other higher profile, bigger money prospects on this list.
jeffrey d
October 24th, 2012
2:23 pm
Isn’t he the guy with the beans
CB
October 24th, 2012
2:27 pm
Shaun,do you have any studies or valid proof to support your 1:40 statement? Otherwise, I believe you are just expressing your opinion without knowing if it is really true.
Gary O.
October 24th, 2012
2:30 pm
RC,
I think Bush was also a local SD kid.
Griffey Jr, Chipper Jones, and A-Rod (assuming he gets in) will be 3 #1 picks getting to the HOF.
TheOnlyBravesFan
October 24th, 2012
2:31 pm
http://www.talkingchop.com/2012/10/24/3549544/so-you-want-the-braves-to-sign-angel-pagan-do-you
Happy and chatty during a breakout season in 2010, Pagan wore headphones and a scowl during most of his time in the clubhouse the next year, often sitting at his locker and staring at an iPad instead of interacting with teammates.
Those teammates noticed, and many were aggravated on July 24, when Pagan left a game in Miami with what he called dehydration.
“He’s ( f——) soft,” one player said that day – which might have been unfair, but was the internal opinion at the time.
That reminds me of the sentiment that afflicted a certain Braves shortstop, before he was shuffled off for a “change of scenery” (and might be shuffled off again this off-season). I’m not saying that Pagan is the same as Yunel Escobar, but the Braves clubhouse certainly seems sensitive to players who don’t appear to be “with the program.”
Efrim
October 24th, 2012
2:34 pm
Yeah, Pagan was traded from the Mets because of his less than great attitude and work ethic. Great skills, but not a great instinctive player either, at least from what I’ve read before this season.
But he had a big year with the Giants, no trade market has been established for players, and we need a CF. Therefore, he is a fit like Upton, Swisher, Ross, Bourn and other free agents. I still think we go the trade route.
Shaun
October 24th, 2012
2:35 pm
CB, I readily admit that’s just my view based on a lack of many examples that I can think of. Maybe there are some examples of hitting coaches drastically changing hitters’ approaches. I’m certainly very agnostic on this.
I tend to think hitters’ discipline, at least by the time they reach the big leagues, are pretty tough to change. But maybe I’m way off base here.
RC
October 24th, 2012
2:35 pm
RC,
I think Bush was also a local SD kid.
He was, played HS ball in SD.
RC
October 24th, 2012
2:37 pm
Yeah, Pagan was traded from the Mets because of his less than great attitude and work ethic. Great skills, but not a great instinctive player either, at least from what I’ve read before this season.
Maybe I’m just jaded, but when I hear “less than great attitude and work ethic” about a player on the Mets, I’m much more inclined to take the player’s side than the organizations side. They’ve simply been through that type of thing too many times for me to take these rumors at face value.
Wasn’t the same thing said about Beltran when he was in NY?
CB
October 24th, 2012
2:42 pm
Good answer,Shaun. I just wanted you to admit it was mostly just your opinion. LOL
ncscoots
October 24th, 2012
2:46 pm
Maybe I’m just jaded, but when I hear “less than great attitude and work ethic” about a player on the Mets, I’m much more inclined to take the player’s side than the organizations side.
Depends on the origin of the characterization. If it comes from the FO, maybe you’re right. If it comes from teammates in the clubhouse, maybe not. Hasn’t O’Brien reminded us of that plenty of times?
nolie
October 24th, 2012
2:47 pm
how anybody can feel strongly that Bourjos will hit is beyond me. Maybe, but he could just as easily hit 230/280/360 the entire time we had him. He would have to be dirt cheap
ncscoots
October 24th, 2012
2:48 pm
He would have to be dirt cheap
Can’t be cheaper than the league minimum, and that’s probably an overpay.
Murph
October 24th, 2012
2:49 pm
Salcedo for Bourjos, straight up.
nolie
October 24th, 2012
2:49 pm
But I seriously doubt that if someone had offered him a significantly more lucrative, longer-term deal (even if it was for an extra year or two), he would have turned it down for the purposes of signing a much lesser deal in hopes that he’ll get a much better offer down the road…Shaun
you need to pat more attention to what actually happens in real baseball dude because that is exactly what Cody did and he stated why he did it. Sorry it does not fit with your preconceived idea of all ballplayers as emotionless robots who do what tou thing is reasonable
nolie
October 24th, 2012
2:52 pm
Trumbo? Gawd i hope not….
TheOnlyBravesFan
October 24th, 2012
2:52 pm
I would do that trade in a heartbeat Murph… I’m sure the Angels would accept it.
jkitch10
October 24th, 2012
2:56 pm
Do you think the Rangers would be willing to trade Adrian Beltre? A big righthand stick who could play a great defensive 3B for us and leave Prado in LF. Then we trade for a lesser CF like Bourjos? I know Beltre is owed 16mil though for the next 3 seasons so it could be too big a risk financially. But we could build a package around young pitching and the Rangers could use Olt at 3B and use some of the extra $ to resign Hamilton.
Just a thought…
nolie
October 24th, 2012
2:58 pm
… I’m sure the Angels would accept it.TOBF
yeah sure they would……
flange1
October 24th, 2012
3:00 pm
Bowman thinks the Braves should try Heyward as a lead off hitter……
TheOnlyBravesFan
October 24th, 2012
3:00 pm
Heyward in the leadoff spot? Bowman thinks the Braves should at least consider it. He wouldn’t put Prado there, nor Simmons.
TheOnlyBravesFan
October 24th, 2012
3:01 pm
Gilmartin then? An 88mph scrub