Braves may have an opportunity to trade Troy Glaus

ATLGamecock

August 30th, 2010
8:37 am

FIRST!

iowabrave

August 30th, 2010
8:38 am

Where’s everybody at? Everyone sleep late in Georgia? I wouldn’t think Wren could get very much for Glaus at this point in the year. I would think he would have more value on the bench. And the guy carried us to 1st place, no way would we be in 1st without his production earlier this year.

Greenville Dawg

August 30th, 2010
8:38 am

FIRST!!!

Phil Ross

August 30th, 2010
8:38 am

First

Greenville Dawg

August 30th, 2010
8:39 am

Oh well. Trade him.

GW

August 30th, 2010
8:40 am

We could use the RH pop coming off the bench

Chpatt

August 30th, 2010
8:43 am

No no no and no. Absolutely do not trade Troy Glaus. He deserves to be with this team down the stretch and I believe he will help us out. He is the reason the Braves are where they are now. And he’s looked very good at the plate in AAA. His range is down at third base, but from what I’ve seen and heard he is much more comfortable over there.

Not Don Waddell

August 30th, 2010
8:43 am

We cannot trade him for fear that Lee’s back is not right and because he provides a valuable RH stick off the bench.

You know how Bobby loves vets, and as bad as Glaus has been, Cox will go with the broke-down vet over the unproven rookie every time.

Additionally, even if Freeman makes it up, he is a left handed bat. This team needs RH bats, and if Glaus’s legs are ok, he still provides that.

Art Vandelay

August 30th, 2010
8:43 am

I’d rather have a questionable Glaus available to the Braves this year than a low-to-mid-level prospect who may never contribute.

Atticus

August 30th, 2010
8:44 am

Would he pass waivers?

Meh

August 30th, 2010
8:45 am

Depends on the offer…if it’s for an OF or 3rd base prospect than why not. Otherwise I get the feeling D. Lee is hurt alot more than he is letting on, bulging discs are horrendously painful and once the nerve is pinched say goodbye to hitting and even walking. Given that it is very realistic that Lee is a gimp and of no value to the team than Glaus is without question worth keeping.

jimmymack

August 30th, 2010
8:46 am

NO TRADE

Naf Sevarb

August 30th, 2010
8:46 am

The real question is why do we need a contest to “Sack Schultz”?

Naf Sevarb

August 30th, 2010
8:46 am

The real question is why do we need a contest to “Sack Schultz”?

robdawg08

August 30th, 2010
8:47 am

Get a top 3B A prospect for him. Someone to replace Chipper very soon.

Sonny Clusters

August 30th, 2010
8:48 am

We would trade Glaus and let him play somewhere else if he can. Looking for pop in that bat would be like looking for pop from Norton . . . chances for disappointment are high.

Supes

August 30th, 2010
8:49 am

With Prado not being at 100%, and Lee’s injury prone body, no do not trade Glaus. He can be useful down the stretch, we need the depth.

Katherine

August 30th, 2010
8:51 am

They need to keep glaus….Lee has been a total bust, as have most of the new guys. If glaus is healthy he can help the team like he did in may and june.

Sonny Clusters

August 30th, 2010
8:54 am

We can see we are in the minority wanting to let Glaus go play some ball somewhere else. We was just thinking about him not moving real well and striking out and hitting into all those double plays. Of course, he had a month . . .

Tucker T

August 30th, 2010
8:56 am

Deal him. Like you said, the Braves have Lee, Hinske, and Freeman to play first and I never believed that the Braves were going to let him play third. I think the Braves were just humoring him by letting him go down and play at third in the minors.

wxwax

August 30th, 2010
8:56 am

Keep him. The Braves need the depth. Let’s see what he can do at third. But they’ll have to spot him: if he broke down playing first, I can’t imagine that he’d hold up at third every day.

GT Alum

August 30th, 2010
8:57 am

It all depends on what they can get for him. I have a hard time believing that anyone’s going to give up a solid prospect for him at this point in the season. Do we trade someone who could be a RH bat off the bench for a kid who may not even be a coin flip to make the majors, especially given the difficulties this team has had hitting lefties?

Mr Obvious

August 30th, 2010
9:01 am

Send Derek Lee packing. He is just taking up space. Bring back Glaus, at least you know what Glaus brings to the table.

Meh

August 30th, 2010
9:04 am

I doubt a “Clusters” will ever be considered a minority, lol. Once more, we lost 3 prospects of which one was rated pretty high for a useless gimp in D. Lee. IF, and it is a big IF, a team was willing to part with a 3 – 4 tool above avg. rated prospect for Glaus then the long term benefits would outweigh the slight gain Glaus could offer. There is no certainty that this team makes the playoffs, much less will go very far. That is pretty negative thinking but a long term gain at the OF or 3rd base position is stupid to pass up as our organization has ZERO, NADA, ZILCH prospects at these positions.

ViningsTiger

August 30th, 2010
9:04 am

The Braves better keep him. We got a LEMON in Lee. Glaus is rested and getting his stroke back. Trade Lee to an AL team. He has been a bust since the Braves got him.

Idot

August 30th, 2010
9:05 am

If they bring McLouth back, then I say trade Glaus.
That way Shultz and his disciples, will have a whipping boy, to criticize.
Oh yeah, I forgot he’s on Lowe’s back now.
Okay trade him.

Johnny DangerDawg

August 30th, 2010
9:06 am

The Braves decided a while ago that they are BUYERS this season. You don’t trade Glaus for a prospect unless you’re sellers. Glaus is (at least) a pinch-hitter who can try to help the Braves win a playoff game this year; a prospect is a guy who won’t help the team THIS season.

Idot

August 30th, 2010
9:07 am

Meh, yeah that is pretty negative thinking.

BoroBall3

August 30th, 2010
9:08 am

I would suggest that we keep him only b/c he is cheap, b/c its not like we are looking to dumpy 340k in salary… plus if he is healthy, he can help

Sutton's Fro

August 30th, 2010
9:08 am

Keep him. Look at all the 1st-year Braves on this club, and how they’ve struggled in their first months with the team. Gonzalez, Ankiel, Lee…Glaus, Hinske, Cabrera out of Spring Training — they all hard a hard time finding a comfort zone with this team. Now there’s only a month left in the season! Glaus is a veteran right-handed at bat who should perform better at the plate since he won’t be playing in the field every day. Plus, he knows the clubhouse and Bobby’s style. You’re not getting an everyday left fielder who can hit 8-10 home runs down the stretch, and that’s the only thing that would be worth the risk of trading Glaus.

mark bradley's 70's fro and mustache

August 30th, 2010
9:12 am

NO TRADE, KEEP HIM. He might have a may in october.

Honest and Frank Discussion

August 30th, 2010
9:15 am

This is a dumb suggestion.

We’d be trading him to a contender. Why would we want to potentially help another team get better when there’s a chance we’d play that team in the World Series?

I understand if you are out of contention, trading a star for prospects because moving that star isn’t hurting your current chances.

But the Braves are in contention. We aren’t going to get another bat like Glaus in a trade, or really even that much useful. I’d rather keep him around in hopes he finds his swing again than potentially help a team like the Rangers beat us in the Series.

NCBravesFan

August 30th, 2010
9:16 am

Tough call, but I’d say keep him. If Derrek Lee can’t cut it at 1B down the stretch, Glaus could be valuable. It’s clear the Braves aren’t going to give Freeman extensive playing time down the stretch and into the playoffs (should they make it), so I don’t know how you can justify trading Glaus.

gadawgs

August 30th, 2010
9:18 am

No

Tremaine

August 30th, 2010
9:19 am

Freeman is also tearing up Triple-A pitching. Trade Glaus if you can get something for him. Get Freeman up here to give Lee a chance to get healthy and that way Freeman will have sometime at the major league level before taking over next year.

Joey

August 30th, 2010
9:19 am

Well, Sonny, Glaus may have just “had a month” (actually about 7 weeks), but he STILL leads the Braves in RBI. I appears that the 5 days he spent off of his knee has helped.

What if he has another “month” in September?

Do we really need a A-Ball prospect? I say play him and see if he’s got his second wind. If not Freeman will be here in a few days with the expanded roster.

Sonny Clusters

August 30th, 2010
9:20 am

Some enchanted evening, we may see a stranger
we may see a stranger across a crowded room,
an’ somehow we know, we know even then,
that somewhere we’ll see Glaus again and again!

Who can explain it, who can tell us why,
fools give us reasons, wise men never try!

native_braves_fan

August 30th, 2010
9:21 am

I agree with NCBravesFan that’s it’s a tough call, but it really depends on what they could get in return.

papadawg

August 30th, 2010
9:25 am

KEEP HIM, we’re going to need all the vets we can find in Sept. cause the Phils aint going away.

Sonny Clusters

August 30th, 2010
9:26 am

We was thinking we was going to Sack Schultz and see what it is like. Being smarter than Jeff is going to be a tough assignment but we hope the AJC has bought plenty of prizes.

hawesg

August 30th, 2010
9:26 am

Depends on what you might be able to get back, but you don’t deal him just to deal him. And with Lee’s back….

Derek Lowe on the other hand…Yeah, you deal him just to get him at the $32M he’s owed off the roster.

marco

August 30th, 2010
9:28 am

There’s something wrong with the poll. It says a total of 224 votes have been cast, split between 120 to get rid and 194 to keep — that adds up to 324 on my calculator…

ShaunC

August 30th, 2010
9:29 am

Id love to see how it translates into playing in Atlanta. If he comes back, maybe he’s tearing up September like he did in May. If not, he may still be tradebait as a DH. Either way, with him being a free agent at the end of the year, how good of a prospect are we going to get?

N

August 30th, 2010
9:31 am

NO WAY. I want his bat available in the postseason and on some days in September. How does he look at 3b? You won’t get any decent prospect for a 1 month rental. Keep him.

TommyJack

August 30th, 2010
9:32 am

Simple. If Braves can get a QUALITY prospect, why not? He won’t be back anyway. Seems like a no-brainer to me.

N

August 30th, 2010
9:33 am

Again — Why does everyone care about a low level prospect over WINNING. Enjoy the run.

Sonny Clusters

August 30th, 2010
9:33 am

Runners first and third, one out. Glaus coming to the plate . . .

Which Glaus will appear?

Braves Fan in Illinois

August 30th, 2010
9:34 am

Incredibly short-sighted to already proclaim the Lee trade a mistake — you have zero idea how any of those prospects will pan out, and you’ve given Lee all of a week to show anything. Most of you Internet GMs seem to be ready and willing to fly off the handle — a sure sign of weak-mindedness.

As far as trading Glaus, my opinion of any deal would depend on what he brings in return. He should certainly not be considered untouchable, no matter how productive he was in May.

BamaAaron

August 30th, 2010
9:35 am

You’re probably not going to get much of a prospect trading him, but frankly it’s probably still worth it to do a deal.

mistermak

August 30th, 2010
9:35 am

Trade him. If you don’t he walks away at the end of the year and we get nothing for him.

N

August 30th, 2010
9:38 am

Get nothing?? SO WHAT. Wouldn’t you rather give yourself the best chance to win in this magical year. Rather then a prospect whose ceiling is probably a bench player.

Mathman

August 30th, 2010
9:39 am

Trade him. The Braves, if they want, have a better RH hitter in Canizares at Gwinnett. Raking at a .330 clip. He would be better coming off the bench. Doesn’t strike out as much as Glaus. If Lee gets hurt or against righties, go with Freeman. Freeman may be a better hitter than Davis of the Mets or Sanchez of the Marlins. We need him.

Tami

August 30th, 2010
9:42 am

This is a tough call, but I voted on your poll “yes”. Sure….it would be nice to keep Glaus and allow him some playing time down the stretch, as a “thank-you” for all of his contributions this season. Plus I’ve heard the team likes him. It’s clear that he has a great attitude and is pretty level-headed — a presence the Braves could certainly benefit from. As a team, they’re going into unchartered territory as many on this team have yet to see post-season play. And, McCann was a rookie that season. With Chipper out on the DL, they’ll only have his wisdom & guidance in the dugout to work with.

However…..the team is solid at 1B right now. Can they trade Glaus for a CF or OF help? The Braves could also use a little more shoring up in the bullpen since they seem to have a few inconsistent and/or ineffective pitchers there. If the answer is “yes”, then go for it.

bushwacker

August 30th, 2010
9:42 am

Braves Fan in Illinois

How do you trade a guy who helped put you in first place and keep Lee who can’t even make contact???

Does anyone know if Glaus would be eleigible for the playoffs if he;s not on the roster by sept ?

Fred

August 30th, 2010
9:44 am

Trade him. They should have never moved him. He’s the reason they are where they are and he’s a heck of a lot better than Lee at first who’s done nothing since he’s been here.

Jesse Stone

August 30th, 2010
9:45 am

The Braves will not get anything of value back for Glaus. Not even worth whatever transaction fees may apply. And enough of the “he deserves to be here” attitude. You say BC is too loyal. You are too loyal to a gimpy, poor fielding 1st baseman that can’t hit.

Peter

August 30th, 2010
9:46 am

I think we should trade Schultz to another left wing rag and pick up a real sports writer.

Pepe Frias played here.

August 30th, 2010
9:46 am

Keep Glaus. I think his knees are fine now. I went to the Gwinnett game yesterday and although there wasnt a ball hit to him , he did score on a passed ball. And as anyone will atest , there isnt that much foul room. And doesnt he still lead the team in RBI’s.

Remarkable

August 30th, 2010
9:47 am

DON’T TRADE GLAUS!!!!! No one is going to give you a true Prospect for Glaus and he might be just what we need to get to the post season. No one else is hitting. Perhaps it’s Terry Pendleton that needs to be traded. Lee hasn’t been any better than Glaus was and the team needs a feel good situation.. I mean they need to feel good about someone’s struggle coming to an end.

Jack G.

August 30th, 2010
9:47 am

Jeff—you ever get the idea that IDOT dont like you?

papadawg

August 30th, 2010
9:48 am

I get tired of hearing about prospects. Prospects are unproven and I wouldn’t trade Glaus for 3 prospects. He’s been there and done that which is more than you can say for most of the current Braves and that can prove invaluable in Sept. and postseason

Pepe Frias played here.

August 30th, 2010
9:50 am

Also, I would like to know where the Braves get stating Freeman is 6″5. I saw him yesterday and looked shorter and smaller than i thought he was. Maybe it was where i was sitting, but Glaus dwarfed over Freeman.

Pepe Frias played here.

August 30th, 2010
9:51 am

Or maybe Glaus is taller and bigger than 6′5 and 255.

Eric

August 30th, 2010
9:51 am

Yeah let’s compare stats fools.

Troy Glaus
16 homers
95 hits
70 rbi’s
397 at bats

D lee
16 homers
109 hits
61 rbis
447 at bats

It’s obvious glaus was the better choice at first yet they demote him. Nice! Real smart. Now the talk is trading him. That right there tells me this team is run by idiots and has no chance at making the playoffs, much less winning a series.

KennyP

August 30th, 2010
9:52 am

you honestly think we would get anyone that is worth anything for him right now? his best value is as an insurance policy with us right now.

Casey

August 30th, 2010
9:53 am

If they have no intention on using him again this year, I say absolutely yes and get something in return!

Eric

August 30th, 2010
9:53 am

If we never made that inane d lee trade tg would probably have 20 homers by now and won a game in Colorado. D lee for whatever reason is not the old D lee. He is NOT performing and it was stupid to acquire him and bench the one guy who carried this team for 2 months.

richtfan

August 30th, 2010
9:54 am

the better question is “is there a reason you wouldn’t trade him”?

Hairy Carey

August 30th, 2010
9:54 am

Is Dave Kingman still available?

Waltonco Brave

August 30th, 2010
9:54 am

Keep Glaus and dump Derrick Lowe

Ralph

August 30th, 2010
9:54 am

Trade him, release him, dump him, can him, any way to get rid of the biggest double play rally killer in braves history, bringing him and McOut back on the lst will mean two more much better minor leaguers won’t be called up, they had their chance and blew it, forget them.

robdawg08

August 30th, 2010
9:55 am

I think Hinske & Freeman can handle 1B if Lee can’t. Who is gonna be our future 3B ?

BugKiller

August 30th, 2010
9:56 am

SCHULTZ

Really? Trade Glaus? Just how bad do you want to get the Karma Meter here in Atlanta, dude?

The team has already suffered from the Curse of Blanco.

Seriously, Jeff, you made fun of ALL of us on twitter who said it was a HUGE mistake to trade Blanco for Farnsworthless and Mr. 8th in the Order.

Who was right on that one, Jeff? Blanco would be doing FAR better than Mr. 8th in the Order and not having Farnsworthless on the team is addition by subtraction, because it doesn’t give Cox the ability to use him by him simply being there.

Trade Glaus, and the team’s Karma Meter will swing to empty, they’ll lose the division AND the Wild Card and finish out of October.

Dr. Kenneth Noisewater

August 30th, 2010
9:56 am

tough decision, but i’d lean to holding him and see if his triple A trend continues

Hairy Carey

August 30th, 2010
9:57 am

Leave the gun take the canoli

Meh

August 30th, 2010
9:57 am

For all the people saying “they” won’t give up a good prospect in return for a one month rental, are you implying “they is an idiot or are you saying Wren is a complete moron for trading 3 prospects for a gimp D. Lee 1 month rental? Which is it?

NORRIS

August 30th, 2010
9:57 am

What about integrity? We tell the guy we are going to let him heal and give him some work in the minors and then trade him. That would be just wrong. Besides he has hit quite well there and can still hit in the majors. We all know that. He would serve us well on our bench.

robdawg08

August 30th, 2010
9:57 am

What is wrong with Derrek Lee ? Did he forget how to hit after switching uniforms ?

Ron

August 30th, 2010
9:57 am

Why would you trade the guy that is responsible for getting you to where you are now? Now that he’s had some rest and his legs are stronger, he may just be able to get you over the top.

NORRIS

August 30th, 2010
9:58 am

We didnt really give up anything for Lee.

DaveInDallas(NC)I

August 30th, 2010
9:59 am

How has Glaus historically hit off the bench? I don’t think he’s done particularly well in the few times he’s pinch hit for Atlanta. He hasn’t hit real well since before the All-Star break. I say trade him. I know that he won’t demand a high return but deal him for a prospect. Then look at the waiver wire and get another bench player a little more versatile.

robdawg08

August 30th, 2010
9:59 am

You are on today bugkiller. Kudos !

robdawg08

August 30th, 2010
10:00 am

We gave up Glaus for Lee (sort of).

goldwreck

August 30th, 2010
10:00 am

If the Braves would trade 3 prospects including one that was highly rated for a damaged goods Derreck Lee why couldn’t they expect someone else to be just as gullible for damaged goods in Glaus?

Wayne Kelley

August 30th, 2010
10:02 am

Troy deserves the chance to play. He carried the Braves for 6 weeks and could do it again. He is a winner! Bobby’s last year. I think Troy is to valuable to trade at this time. There is a reason so many teams want him.

Meh

August 30th, 2010
10:02 am

“We didnt really give up anything for Lee.”

Yes, and somewhere in a galaxy far far away from a time of long ago…some guy said we did not give up anything to get Doyle Alexander.

ML Scout(retired)

August 30th, 2010
10:08 am

Glaus is a far better hitter than Lee. That’s why several teams are interested in Glaus and no one is interested in Lee. Lee cleared waivers when he came to the Braves. If Glaus went on the waiver wire he would be grabbed quickly.

Lobosolo

August 30th, 2010
10:08 am

WE traded Alexander for Smoltz…

Can the AJC get anything for SCHULTZ?

Nevada Roy

August 30th, 2010
10:10 am

Enter your comments here

winderdogg

August 30th, 2010
10:10 am

No – Keep Glaus

and get Derek Lowe’s head out of his a$$ or sit him…automatic losses can not happen in a playoff hunt…or miracles like yesterday

Nevada Roy

August 30th, 2010
10:10 am

Sorry about above! Keep him … for insurance and resting of Lee. Also if we make it to the series … an ideal DH against the American League power-hitting teams. Could Freeman get tutoring these last few days at Gwinnett and play some LF? He would most likely out-hit Hinske or Ankiel against tough RH-pitchers.

GT Alum

August 30th, 2010
10:11 am

Meh, you’re taking a big leap there.

POAD

August 30th, 2010
10:12 am

Do you think we can trade Glaus to Hawaii’s Little League Team for the Shackle kid? He hit for power. He can Pitch, play outfield, and Firstbase. I bet we can get him for a Xbox and all the Hotdogs he can eat.

In My Head

August 30th, 2010
10:13 am

Glaus is an insurance policy that may actually contribute down the stretch. Put it this way…. he’s worth more in that role than he is as a trade away that will bring the Braves back a minor, minor prospect that is not projected to last in the minors another couple of years much less ever contribute to a big league roster!

Meh

August 30th, 2010
10:13 am

“WE traded Alexander for Smoltz…”

Which pretty much guarantees somewhere in the blogosphere a Detroit fan once said those famous, immortal words of soothsaying genius ; ” We didnt really give up anything for (Lee) Doyle Alexander”

Ryan

August 30th, 2010
10:14 am

Don’t trade him just to get rid of his salary, if the Braves can get lefitamate prospects possibly, but not just as a salary dump. It would sure stink if we traded him and then he killed us in the World Series, if we’re able to make it that far.

TommyP

August 30th, 2010
10:14 am

Don’t trade him ’cause he has very little trade value. You’ll get nothing back for him.

goldwreck

August 30th, 2010
10:16 am

Lee had already cleared waivers.The Braves were not interested until Chipper got hurt.If he had had to clear waivers after Chipper was hurt the Phillies would have surely blocked the deal.Since he was had already cleared the Phillies could do nothing.

Meh

August 30th, 2010
10:20 am

“Meh, you’re taking a big leap there.”

Maybe, but I packed my own golden parachute so I feel fine. Why is it not a leap to just go ahead and assume that another team might be willing to part with a good future for Glaus? It has been proven that such things DO happen…granted so far not for Wren but maybe this time the worm turns. Meh, one can only hope.

JM

August 30th, 2010
10:20 am

This Glaus news is a day old. Why doesn’t the AJC do original reporting on these kinds of things?

Meh

August 30th, 2010
10:21 am

Oops…replace “might” with “won’t” and that last post will make more sense.

the truth...

August 30th, 2010
10:21 am

Eric…you’re throwing the “idiot” label around when you don’t even recognize that Glau.s’s knees were or are (?) so bad he could hardly move around the bag at first…much less run out a ground ball without hobbling like me.

The bottom line is Glaus needed to rest his legs/knees minimum to even consider him playing down the stretch. He acknowledge that himself just before going down.

Glaus playing third is a pipe dream…he is done as a defensive major leaguer…the ONLY justification for even considering him playing is his bat…period.

robdawg08

August 30th, 2010
10:21 am

I bet the Phillies are thankful they didn’t get Lee now. Can we get a do-over with that trade ?

the truth...

August 30th, 2010
10:22 am

Eric….that said…Lee was brought here for his bat as well…so there you have it…if he doesn’t produce?…..

…well first base is a tough one…

Mike in Savannah

August 30th, 2010
10:24 am

Please tell me how we would trade him first. He is on the DL and will not be available to come off until September 6th. He would then have to clear waivers. What team would want to trade any sort of prospect for him if they can’t use him on their postseason roster? Sounds like this blog wasn’t completely thought through.

The Choperator

August 30th, 2010
10:24 am

Sure, there may be interest in Glaus from other teams. But is there any chance the Braves would entertain a trade? Nada. Makes absolutely no baseball sense.

robdawg08

August 30th, 2010
10:24 am

I never understood the “first” claims. What prestige is there in being first on one of 27,000 blogs any way ? Its like being first in a marathon where all the other contestants have two broken legs…

Heisenberg

August 30th, 2010
10:25 am

Lee & Glaus are both basically the same player. I do not see any real advantage to having them both on the roster at the same time. Was not in favor of trading for Lee and still do not like it. But now that commitment has been made, Troy is odd man out. The Rays are the most obvious team where he could fill a huge hole at DH. Just be careful if they offer any relief pitchers in exchange (see Chavez, Jesse).

Ted M

August 30th, 2010
10:26 am

Let’s see if Glaus can get hot as a Brave.

robdawg08

August 30th, 2010
10:27 am

That’s why I said a top low level (A) 3B prospect possibly. Jeff, who is projected at 3B to replace Chipper any way ? I guess they could go free agent too but do they have a Heyward or Freeman type 3B in the organization at all ?

Russell

August 30th, 2010
10:29 am

We win with Glaus without him our record is not so good. There something to say about team unity and with out Glaus the team hasn’t function well………………

Meh

August 30th, 2010
10:29 am

In principle Heisenberg you are correct, but I will go with the tested theory that Glaus > D. Lee. Glaus for a good prospect is one thing…Glaus to make room for Lee in most uncertainly a good idea, in principle anyways.

robdawg08

August 30th, 2010
10:30 am

Jeff, I played your football picks game and I picked exactly like you did. I’m sure the score was different though. Scary… I didn’t look at your picks before I picked either. I just took the home team in the tossup games. It appears you did the same ?

AdirondackDave

August 30th, 2010
10:31 am

I’d trade him. With Freeman and Canizares tearing it up in AAA, grab the prospect and run.

Melky way

August 30th, 2010
10:32 am

How long will you still talk about the John Smoltz trade? that was once in a life time trade. Glaus will not bring that kind of propect.

Heisenberg

August 30th, 2010
10:33 am

Yes Meh, I prefer Glaus to Lee but have resigned myself that Braves management does not.

Melky way

August 30th, 2010
10:33 am

Prospect!

robdawg08

August 30th, 2010
10:34 am

The Texeira and J.D. ($Jack Daddy) Drew trades gotta be the worst two Braves trades ever.

robdawg08

August 30th, 2010
10:35 am

You lose the careers of Andrus,Neftali,Salty,Wainright for 1 year and a half from Tex & Drew…

Heisenberg

August 30th, 2010
10:37 am

Indeed Canizares can provide any off the bench pinch hitting a capably as Glaus. I remember suggesting to bring him up prior to the trade deadline and someone replied to my post they thought it was the stupidest idea they ever heard of. I will just join in with the rest of us idiots who see value in Canizares bat.

Meh

August 30th, 2010
10:39 am

“Yes Meh, I prefer Glaus to Lee but have resigned myself that Braves management does not.”

Given this team’s easy comparision to Schrödinger’s cat in the end as long as the team stays true to Prado’s Law of Infante probability…I think relatively speaking we will be ok…or not.

Heisenberg

August 30th, 2010
10:41 am

nice

not so sure

August 30th, 2010
10:45 am

Don’t trade him. We could use his bat off the bench. We do not want him possibly helping an opponent. Also, Lee is a bust, and we might just need to put Glaus back at first. He should never play third again.

Retch

August 30th, 2010
10:45 am

If Glaus is capable of running to first, keep him. You won’t get anything in a trade,you’ll just be shedding salary. It’s not like Derek Lee is tearing the league up. Put Glaus back at first and see if he can carry us the last month.

Joshua

August 30th, 2010
10:45 am

Yea Jeff Schultz – trading Glaus makes perfect sense. Let’s trade three minor league prospects for Derrick Lee so that we can send Glaus to the DL to get healthy only to trade him to another team so he can tear up the league for someone else. Glaus will not be traded, so speculating about it is pretty pointless.

Bill

August 30th, 2010
10:47 am

Keep Glaus for bench and backup. Although D. Lee is very good defensively, don’t think his offensive is what bit used to be. Braves need a big bat in middle of order, don’t think Lee is going to be that player!

Zach J

August 30th, 2010
10:48 am

I’m sick of fans all over Glaus. We would not be here with out him. Period. The same people who dump on Glaus are the same ones who still wear Kelly Johnson and Jeff Francoeur shirts I’d bet. Gave those nothings four years to stuggle yet this guy carries us half the season and all they do is complain.

Gman

August 30th, 2010
10:49 am

Let’s wait until Lee gets a hit first. Glaus didn’t hit much during the past 4-6 weeks but he would still walk occasionally. Lee’s OBP must be around .100 as a Brave.

Johnny3Steps

August 30th, 2010
10:50 am

GLAUS led the Braves in RBI’s at the ALL STAR break………………..HOW SOON WE FORGET!!

JT Grace

August 30th, 2010
10:51 am

It makes no sense to trade Glaus. Having him off of the bench as a late inning pinch hitter could be key. He also could fill in at 3B and 1B. Any other season and I would say, “trade him”. But in the heat of the pennant race you have to keep your players.

Baseballguy

August 30th, 2010
10:52 am

Troy Glaus will be valuable in the playoffs as a bat off the bench. He will NEVER play 3rd base in the majors. I saw him play over the weekend in Gwinnett and his knees are totally shot. If Derrick Lee can’t hit, why not give 1st base to Freddie Freeman or platoon him with Hinske.

We need Glaus bat in the playoffs—just release him after the season along with Derrick Lee, Nate McLouth, Kenshin Kawakami. Gosh, the Braves are having a great year with a forest full of dead wood on the team.

robdawg08

August 30th, 2010
10:55 am

Let’s return Farnsworth to K.C. for a case of new balls (a la Kerry Lightenberg)…

But Ankiel isn’t the second coming of Rickey Henderson by any means. He’s barely an upgrade over McLouth IMO. McLouth had defense and couldn’t hit. Same thing I see looking at Ankiel.

Ralph

August 30th, 2010
10:55 am

Jeff, do you think McCann could learn to play 3rd base or left field, we sure need his bat but his defense stinks, mainly because anyone who gets on base its an automatic double because he can’t throw anyone out. If he could do that then Ross could become the number one catcher?

robdawg08

August 30th, 2010
10:56 am

It has a link “Schultz Picks” spo I figured it was your picks ?

robdawg08

August 30th, 2010
10:57 am

Ralph, 1B is an option for McCann. A weak arm isn’t doable at 3B or LF but is fine at 1B.

Idot

August 30th, 2010
10:57 am

Runners at first and third, one out. Glaus coming to the plate.

Which Glaus will show up?

Don’t know which one will show up. The solution, pinch-hit for Glaus, using one of those Braves that is batting 1.000, and has more RBI.

robdawg08

August 30th, 2010
10:57 am

McCann would need to shed about 25 lbs to shag balls in LF too.

Heisenberg

August 30th, 2010
10:57 am

Ankiel is an upgrade over McClouth in the sense that he will at least throw the ball. I lost count of how many times I would scream at the TV with Nate holding the ball while runners circle the bases.

robdawg08

August 30th, 2010
10:59 am

Ankiel hits .220 & McLouth hits .195. Not much difference. We need offense and defense from CF not just defense…

Heisenberg

August 30th, 2010
11:00 am

Matt Kemp in CF for 2011….I wish

NickGranite

August 30th, 2010
11:01 am

Trade Glaus and call up Freeman. Glaus can be a DH where he doesn’t have to bend over and Freeman starts at first base with Lee there to spell him if need be. This is not rocket science. Why can’t these guys just make the hard decisions with these over the hill vets.

robdawg08

August 30th, 2010
11:01 am

One of 3 Glaus’ show up :

1)Double play
2)Strikeout
3)Walk

NickGranite

August 30th, 2010
11:02 am

Heisenberg is right because i was screaming right there with him. Along with Joe Simpson. All of us wondering why McOUT would not throw the damn ball.

robdawg08

August 30th, 2010
11:02 am

Is Wren a Jew and Freeman a German or something ???

Ted M

August 30th, 2010
11:04 am

Ankiel is better defensively and hits righties pretty good. Cox is crazy to play Ankiel against lefties.

papadawg

August 30th, 2010
11:04 am

I don’t know why some people think one of these kids from the minors can come to a big league pennant race and be a instant star. Maybe it’s the Andruw Jones curse

robdawg08

August 30th, 2010
11:04 am

I remember two defensive mistakes by McLouth and two hundred offensive outs.

submariner

August 30th, 2010
11:04 am

Not a good idea to trade him away. Should have never traded for Farnsworth and Ankiel. THAT was a knee jerk reaction. We DON’T need another one!

Jesse Stone

August 30th, 2010
11:05 am

Lee cost us VERY LITTLE. I spoke to a scout who had just seen the 3 “prospects” and he told me the Braves gave up nothing. The three players they gave away were roster fillers, nothing else.

Heisenberg

August 30th, 2010
11:06 am

Even Hinske will throw the ball back into the infield. To whom we cannot be so sure of sometimes.

Go Braves

August 30th, 2010
11:07 am

Thnk about it — Glaus more likely than not, has already cleared waivers. He’s hitting well at Gwinnett, but remember AAA pitching is not big league pitching. I say trade him, if we can get a decent prospect for him. Braves have Prado, Hinske & Lee to play 1B.

Idot

August 30th, 2010
11:08 am

No, Bobby sends in a pinchhitter, batting 1.000 for Glaus and he hits a double grand slam, and wins all the games for the rest of the season.

retired

August 30th, 2010
11:08 am

Just Rosenthal causing trouble for his old beat.

kevin

August 30th, 2010
11:09 am

Keep Glaus, trade Lee. Acquiring Lee, a right handed bat with virtually they exact same stats as Glaus was perhaps the most senseless acquisition the Braves ever made. And since coming to the Braves, Lee has been terrible.

BugKiller

August 30th, 2010
11:10 am

Schultz,

Come on dude, just be HONEST.

Who up until the trade was having a better year? Blanco, or Mr. 8th in the Order?

Blanco.

Who after the trade has been having the better year? Blanco, or Mr. 8th in the Order?

Blanco.

The 2004 Red Sox were MUCH more than Papi, Manny, and their chemists. They were guys like Dave Roberts, Trot Nixon, and Doug Mientkiewicz. Guys who couldn’t get into their hometown sports hall of fames, but who nonetheless brought so much to the CHEMISTRY of that team (the non-injectable kind).

Blanco was a chemistry guy. He was a sparkplug off the bench. And he was hitting like 80 points HIGHER than Mr. 8th in the Order.

Give it up man. You were and are WRONG about that trade.

It screwed with the team’s bench (especially with Infante playing every day). And it screwed with the team’s chemistry. And it screwed with the team’s Karma.

Blackberry Cobbler

August 30th, 2010
11:15 am

Yes, get rid of Glaus and please take Derek B(Lowe) and Ankiel with him.

aaron

August 30th, 2010
11:16 am

i don’t like this idea at all, in fact, i think it’s stupid. if we weren’t still in contention i’d say go for it, but the dude has been hurt, he seems to be getting better and not only can we use him, we need him as long as he’s healthy! if he can just man 3rd a little above average, and hit .250, we’re golden. his potential power with lee and mccann, is a nice trio that could win a world series if they can get hot down the stretch. horrible idea, i thought we were going for a title, i don’t see any reason to give up now, especially for some low end prospects, which is all anybody in their right mind would give up.

JP

August 30th, 2010
11:17 am

Keep him – unless the offer is just too good. Not sure he’d clear waivers though. If one of those teams want him, he’d come very cheap. I doubt Wren could get anything of value.

Naf Sevarb

August 30th, 2010
11:18 am

Hey Schultz, You da man. Just messing with ya. The real question should have been “who would you rather have at first”? Glaus or Lee. At this point the answer probably would be…….Fremman.

Heisenberg

August 30th, 2010
11:19 am

BugKiller, I too was sad to see Blanco go. But like the Lee trade it cannot be undone. Wish Gregor well & let it go. It is time to pull together with what we have. The Rangers are not going to gift us Josh Hamilton because they feel guilty about fleecing us in the Tex trade.

Naf Sevarb

August 30th, 2010
11:19 am

Thats Freeman.

Heisenberg

August 30th, 2010
11:22 am

To be clear, I mean “what we have” includes assets in AAA!

fieldofdreams

August 30th, 2010
11:23 am

Bad idea. Let him play out the string on the big league club. If he helps win a single playoff game with a pinch hit, he pays off more than any prospect ever will. He’s also a gamer with a huge heart and the Braves need the intangible his World Series experience brings.

BugKiller

August 30th, 2010
11:23 am

Heisenberg, I’m saying we must LEARN from that mistake.

Trading Glaus further messes with the team’s chemistry and will kill the team’s Karma.

As with anything, you tinker and tinker and tinker, and soon you find that you tinker too much and ruin what you’ve been trying to make.

I’ve done it while cooking a million times. But the Braves don’t have a peeled carrot that they can add to the chili they added too much salt to to fix the problem.

Do you know what I mean?

DawginLex

August 30th, 2010
11:25 am

Keep him for down the stretch. And for the clubhouse morale.

Nacho Daddy

August 30th, 2010
11:26 am

Twas the night before roster expansion, when all through the club house, not a creature was stirring, not even a Glaus…

Heisenberg

August 30th, 2010
11:27 am

Yea, it is almost time for lunch.

I get your point. But all signs point to something else.

aaron

August 30th, 2010
11:28 am

some of you guys are missing the point of this idea. glaus would be at 3rd! lee is the main man at 1st right now, freeman has nothing to do with this idea. the issue is glaus at 3rd, not glaus or freeman at 1st.

glaus at 3rd adds power potential to our line up, along with lee at 1st.

if freeman played 3rd, some of your arguments would make sense, but he doesn’t. we have a solid, gold glove winning 1st baseman already.

Naf Sevarb

August 30th, 2010
11:29 am

“we have a solid, gold glove winning 1st baseman already”

Um ok and he aint hitting either.

Barnacle Bill Bavasi

August 30th, 2010
11:30 am

Might as well keep him. Any prospect you get for him will be a loooooooongshot.

Ralph

August 30th, 2010
11:30 am

rodog08, but we already have Freeman scheduled for lst base, maby he could play left field?

Naf Sevarb

August 30th, 2010
11:30 am

Keep him for sure.

first

August 30th, 2010
11:31 am

First!

Pal Joey

August 30th, 2010
11:31 am

If you can get something for him, trade him. He has shown that he can hit AAA pitching, but not MLB pitching this year. We don’t need another retread back up here. Bring up Freeman and let Lee and Hinske do the chores at first. We just don’t need another .235 hitter. We already have that in Lee at first.

Marvin Mangrum

August 30th, 2010
11:32 am

Tony Glaus was about the only player the Braves had for about 70 days, but he got hurt and instead of resting him, Mr Glaus went and played every day altho he could barely walk. Yeah, you are right he does not fit in. And on no legs he outhit mr lee on first, what a looser. And mr ankiel, now theres a star! Even if they win the pennant or wildcard, playing lefty righty oughta about end it. You know you folks have put up with this crap since 91, why stop now?I mean isnt Mr Cox about the greatest that ever was! Oh, you mean how many titles did he win? Oh, my. No it isnt about titles won, its about titles played for! And he has 29! Gawd, hes the greatest ever!

RM

August 30th, 2010
11:33 am

If he’s traded the Braves wouldn’t be responsible for the AB incentives in his contract. The savings can off set the contract buy outs for Ankiel and Farnsworth, which is 500k each. If a decent offer is made I’d take the trade. Let’s remember how we aquired Smoltz. Knowing Wren he’d take a sugar cone topped with cookies and cream as a trade.

Heisenberg

August 30th, 2010
11:34 am

aaron, any proposition that causes Infante to not be in the lineup is a bad one. So Glaus to 3B, Prado to 2B, Infante to ??????

robdawg08

August 30th, 2010
11:34 am

True Ralph. Maybe Freeman can play 3B ?

robdawg08

August 30th, 2010
11:35 am

Who is Tony Glaus ? Troy’s brotha ?

Warren Haynes For President

August 30th, 2010
11:35 am

We are two games up in Bobby Cox last season and it is almost September. Every move should be a win now move. Trading Glaus for a minor leaguer does not help us win the World Series this year but there is still a chance that Glaus could. He has shown he can get hot and he has shown he can perform in the post season. I am not saying he will get hot again but I don’t think you could reasonably argue that there is no chance he won’t.

Mike in Savannah

August 30th, 2010
11:36 am

But you also forget, he can’t be traded until he comes off the DL. That would put him on returning on Sept 6. Too late for any aspiring team to add him to their playoff roster. Sorry, if I were a GM, it just doesn’t make sense to trade for a player that can’t play into the postseason.

Heisenberg

August 30th, 2010
11:36 am

Freeman left and I think he also throws left. A lefty throwing 3B works in little league but not here. Unless we want to try him in LF?

Pal Joey

August 30th, 2010
11:36 am

If you bring back Glaus with his .235 average to play third base, what are you going to do with Infante and his .340 bat? The occasional long ball from Glaus will never compensate for the high average Infante brings to the table. The only other alternative is to make an outfielder of Infante and let him play every day. If they bench Infante again, this team deserves to finish last. Besides, Prado at third is hitting far better than Glaus ever will.

robdawg08

August 30th, 2010
11:38 am

Louisville-KY & Va Tech-Boise St. games were toughest to pick. Gotta go with home teams though.

Heisenberg

August 30th, 2010
11:39 am

please excuse my incomplete sentences…I hate when a co-worker interrupts blogging

robdawg08

August 30th, 2010
11:39 am

Ok. I didn’t know Freeman was left handed. He can play LF though.

Heisenberg

August 30th, 2010
11:41 am

Luv the smurf-turf! Go Boise St.

robdawg08

August 30th, 2010
11:41 am

But IF by trading Glaus it gets someone else that comes thru instead of hiting into a DP or K then you add to your team by subtracting Glaus.

robdawg08

August 30th, 2010
11:42 am

Games at Va Tech though.

Depends on Freddie

August 30th, 2010
11:42 am

It all depends on Freddie Freeman– but not in the way you all might think. FF is a lefty; how well does he hit lefties? If you let Glaus go, and Derrick Lee gets hurt, then the Braves are back to their flailing and foundering against lefthanders, unless FF hits them well. So, does he? I guess there is no way we would know for sure, because the stats can only show us if he’s good at hitting MINOR LEAGUE lefties…

robdawg08

August 30th, 2010
11:42 am

I went with the Hokie pokies…

Reid Adair

August 30th, 2010
11:43 am

If they can move him, they should do it. But this is Frank Wren we’re talking about.

robdawg08

August 30th, 2010
11:44 am

Buster Posey,Ian Stewart,etc. are rookies that hits righties & lefties. Maybe Freeman can too ?

Pat

August 30th, 2010
11:45 am

His 8 quality at bats in the playoff stretch are more valuable than a 1-A RHP. Keep him.

Spud Webb

August 30th, 2010
11:47 am

Not sure what you think you’ll get for Glaus?? For sure not a top tier prospect. So I really see no point. Nobody will give much for him.
He can play two spots, can give you a PH dong. Braves need him, bottom line.

Jesse Stone

August 30th, 2010
11:47 am

8 quality at-bats may be a stretch. Funny how Glaus was getting slammed for his propensity to hit into double plays and now I’m hearing, “Don’t trade him. He could come back and hurt us in the playoffs.”

joemoedee

August 30th, 2010
11:50 am

Two weeks ago it was get rid of Glaus at any cost, now it is a travesty to even think of trading him. Make up your minds, people.

Derek Lee’s been here for 6 games and he’s a lemon? Seriously?

Sometimes I question how some people can even muster up the knowledge to turn on a PC, yet alone post on a blog.

If you can get value for Glaus, go for it. The bullpen is beginning to wear down, so any help there would be more beneficial versus another bat off of the bench with the current set of role players. With the rosters expanding this week, the chances of bringing up some useful bats outweigh decent middle relief.

stew

August 30th, 2010
11:54 am

Glaus isn’t worth anything. He hasn’t done anything in over two months. His swing always has been long. He’s a home run hitter who hasn’t been hitting home runs. He won’t get enough at bats to be consistent.

JoeFan

August 30th, 2010
11:57 am

Lee and Glaus are both questionable, which means the Braves should have promoted Freeman a month ago. He would now have a month’s worth of experience and the Braves would know what they have in him. The Braves though decided to go with another veteran who may not be physically able to perform. You have to ask yourself, who is really making these decisions. I say, go with a healthy, young player, Freeman, and use the other two off the bench, if they can still swing a bat without hurting themselves.

Mitchell

August 30th, 2010
12:00 pm

Have we gotten anything of value in return for players we’ve traded this season?

The trades are only making this team worse.

Enough. Troy gets the benefit of the doubt. Jason Heyward, Martin, Omar, Billy and Johnny Venters have all been huge but for an entire month Troy Glaus carried this team.

He may very well have something left. If he doesn’t, well, he can’t be worse than Derrek Lee.

Plate Appearance

August 30th, 2010
12:06 pm

NO!

The Braves can’t afford to trade Glaus the way Derek Lee has been hitting.

And they shouldn’t trade him — based on the huge part he’s already played this year — and his commitment to the Braves as a team player. He deserves to be involved in this playoff run.

But I wouldn’t put it past this GM. Wren has made one terrible trade after another. He’s not shown wisdom in his personnel moves.

GatorBrad

August 30th, 2010
12:07 pm

Hey Jeff… You think it’s possible to get some mileage on a trade that would include a package deal w/ him and Derek Lowe? My beloved Bravos will not advance very far into the playoffs (provided they make it) if they have Glaus hitting into inning ending DPs and Lowe hanging curve balls over the middle of the plate… the Braves win yesterday was due in no part to Lowe’s dismal performance and this appears to be a point of consistency at this pt in the season. The only question this leaves is who will take his place in the rotation. That is, unless the Braves get a serviceable pitcher (preferably a leftie) under the terms of said trade. Sorry to be long winded, but what do you think? Other posters are welcome to respond as well.

iop brave

August 30th, 2010
12:08 pm

Glaus is a right handed power hitter – we need that – he’s tough and carries himself like a pro – I don’t know if he can play both 1st & 3rd – but he definitely provides options & adds to the lineup

bushwacker

August 30th, 2010
12:10 pm

I’m glad to see most fans are loyal like Bobby, we know we NOT BE HERE without Glaus.
Dance with the ones that brung ya!

Hinske and Glaus deserve to be in the lineup!

Trey

August 30th, 2010
12:10 pm

I don’t know if we should. Glaus has done better for Atlanta than Lee. Lee may have less time in Atlanta, but Glaus has still done better. I wish we could find someone willing to take Lowe and most of his salary, even if not most, I’d be willing to pay for most of his if I was the Brave GM.

Naf Sevarb

August 30th, 2010
12:10 pm

Come on kids no way they trade him for a bag of balls. Rosters expand and Bobby loves Vets off the bench. He stays. Bet the house.

Jesse Stone

August 30th, 2010
12:14 pm

Mitchell- Have we gotten anything in value from these trades? Yes. Alex Gonzalez.

Coach

August 30th, 2010
12:15 pm

Nobody is going to give us a top prospect for Glaus so quit suggesting that. Glaus has proven that when rested he can still hit. Hinske is not an everyday player. If we keep Glaus and Lee platooning then in theory they should essentially be rested when playing, thereby being more productive. Let Diaz play everyday and let Melky play the majority of the time. Ankiel is your late innings D replacement and Hinske is your off the bench deep threat along with either Lee or Glaus.

Let’s be honest here. What makes the most sense is to bring up Freeman. The kid is raking and we aren’t getting much production at 1b anyway, it’s essentially been an automatic out all year (minus the month of May). However, I don’t see that happening at this point.

bushwacker

August 30th, 2010
12:16 pm

Lee is a joke, he was waived and no other team wanted him because he is hurt,you cannot swing the bat witha bad back.

Regardless of what happens with Glaus, cut Lee, we cannot afford to let him strike out 3 or 4 times a game, we are trying to win a pennant.

bushwacker

August 30th, 2010
12:18 pm

Best line up has Diaz in left with Melky in center and Glaus and Hinske platooning at first and Lee not on the roster!

Jesse Stone

August 30th, 2010
12:20 pm

whacker- Lee ha a great series vs St. Louis before we acquired him. Lee is slumping at the plate. He will hit better than he is currently. He plays a good defense as well.

Jesse Stone

August 30th, 2010
12:21 pm

I would rather see Ankiel in center than Chubs Cabrera. Yes, I think his defense is that much better than Melky’s.

@WreckBuZZ

August 30th, 2010
12:27 pm

This is an interesting development. I say if a team wants him bad enough, make the deal. Frank Wren is in a position to leverage Glaus for more than he’s really worth. Because the Braves don’t HAVE to move him. They could be just as happy to keep Glaus and have a power right handed bat to come off the bench and hopefully to be the DH when the Braves play in the World Series. But if they get a significant prospect in return, why not? I think they could go to war in the playoffs with Freddie Freeman as a bench bat.

hal

August 30th, 2010
12:27 pm

we sure as hell dident give up anything to get doyle alexander in fact it was us who traded him for smoltzie lol my we have a briiliant bunch here today im in awe at the nagative dlee comments though i thought he would be imune to the drivel on this blog reseerved for lowe leee glaus all white guys lol

Jesse Stone

August 30th, 2010
12:28 pm

Disclaimer**** No dictionaries were harmed in hal’s post.

hal

August 30th, 2010
12:31 pm

;lets all pray in unison they dont have another heward type prospect can you say overrated brad komisk like

Matt

August 30th, 2010
12:32 pm

With Lee’s back and how little he’s hit since he’s been here you might as well keep him. Hinske is not the answer.

GatorBrad- would you trade more than a couple of fungos for Lowe and Glaus???

Matt

August 30th, 2010
12:33 pm

Jesse nice!!

Navigator

August 30th, 2010
12:33 pm

A good reason for not may be simple math. Those teams want the Braves to pay most of his salary and they will use him, much like the situation with Manny Ramirez. If some team however, will take his salary along with him, say good bye and move on. Fact is, there are numerous veterans on this team you could put into this category. It’s becoming obvious that Lee never wanted to leave Chicago, and his time here indicates it having done little in same league he came from. Let’s face it, Gonzalez is the only player that has played well since he came, and Ankiel is a head case (always has been). If he could make a change, his would be simple, change his bat position from pointing his bat at the first baseman and move it to the 12 o’clock position. The shorter swing would allow him to be on the fast ball sooner, instead of being behind it.

Jesse Stone

August 30th, 2010
12:40 pm

Navigator- maybe a pure salary dump like the Marlins did with Cody Ross.

Braves73

August 30th, 2010
12:44 pm

You can’t trade a guy who went out and performed at his highest level, never complained, and played through injuries. He is the consumate professionl and to trade him would be a very distasteful and probably would lower team chemistry. Also, Glaus has a history of performing at a high level in the playoffs (see his World Series MVP with the Angels).

Vol_In_Ohio

August 30th, 2010
12:48 pm

I would keep him unless it is a legit prospect, especially if he’s heated up a little bit in the minors. Big RH bat off the bench.

Jesse Stone

August 30th, 2010
12:49 pm

Braves73- That was 8 years and 2 healthy knees ago. He has a nice 6-7 week stretch. Was he hurt in April as well? What did he hit in April? Bobby Cox is accused all the time of being loyal to a fault. Any loyalty that involves Glaus playing significant major league innings down the stretch would be loyalty to a fault.

The Dude

August 30th, 2010
12:51 pm

Come on…no one is going to give up a prospect that has any value for Glaus. It’s to late in the season. The only up side to trading him would be to save a little money…which at this point is hardly anything. He’s much more valuable coming off the bench.

Jesse Stone

August 30th, 2010
12:52 pm

Just checked out baseball-reference.com. What player is leading all of the National League in WAR??? Tim Hudson. This stat includes both pitchers and hitters.

bushwacker

August 30th, 2010
12:54 pm

JS, Will Glaus be eligible for the playoffs if still on the DL as of Spet 1?

bushwacker

August 30th, 2010
12:55 pm

Jesse,
would you rather see Bobby be loyal to Lee who is stiking out 3 -4 times a game or loyal to Glaus who leads the team in RBI’s?

Jesse Stone

August 30th, 2010
12:57 pm

whacker- Lee has struck out a total of 8 times in 8 games played. What kind of math are you using that says he strikes out 3-4 times a game?

chin music

August 30th, 2010
1:04 pm

I advised Glaus following his 2 strikeouts in Monday’s Gwinnett game. He subsequently walked twicw and went on a tear since. Coincidence? I think not! Head up and eyes on the ball. Go Troy!!

DawgDad

August 30th, 2010
1:04 pm

At this point I would probably hang on to Glaus unless I get something back I think could help the team win this year. Braves could use a good defensive middle infielder to come off the bench.

If Troy is more comfortable at third he could help off the bench and sub for Lee; Prado can slide over to first and do a credible job defensively. At this stage a big bat coming off the bench or filling in is more valuable than a marginal prospect, and Troy isn’t all that expensive. We saw yesterday how valuable an extra bat coming off the bench can be.

Darryl Blackberry

August 30th, 2010
1:09 pm

After all the loyalty we showed him — and after all the production he gave us in May and June — it would be a shame to give up on him now. He’s worked hard and deserves a shot at a WS ring with the rest of the Braves. Besides, Hinske has struggled in the Dog Days, Lee’s been hurt, and we don’t know with any certainty that Freeman will hit well in a pressure situation. We need Glaus as an insurance policy and prime-time bench player. With his knees rested, his DPs will decrease and his production will increase.

SCBravesFan

August 30th, 2010
1:10 pm

Keep him. He is a cheap insurance policy.

Mathman

August 30th, 2010
1:14 pm

Eric, you didn’t compare fielding and it is not close. Lee is a good fielder who can run and catch popups, Glaus cannot. Lee can field with range, Glaus has none. Lee can bend over. Glaus can stumble over.

MP

August 30th, 2010
1:16 pm

at this point unless we can pick up someone golden in return (not likely) i say keep him. sure, it’s AAA pitching. but, if he’s getting his swing back i think he’d be all right in the wings for pinch hitting or spelling lee at 1st here and there. NO third base, though! prado and infante stay in this line up every day. and, let’s see some more diaz while we’re at it, bobby!

Larry

August 30th, 2010
1:16 pm

The trade that would impact us the best would be trading Cox at regular season’s end. Or, would he consider a pre-postseason retirement to give us a legitimate chance at finishing it all with a win?

1-14

Braves Fan Since "80

August 30th, 2010
1:17 pm

I can not imagine getting a “no miss type” prospect….. we have to take a 2 tooler with the possibility of adding defense or batting…. I just do not see it as much as I like the thought of it.

I like D Lee and ankiel on this team and both are not swingig the bat very well but hitting the ball hard…. I think both will be better…. Keep Glaus for pop and backup and if we go the distance he deserves to celebrate with the team!

Dave

August 30th, 2010
1:17 pm

I would put Troy back on 1st and give Lee back to the CUBs. Lee’s been a waste of time.

Fols

August 30th, 2010
1:18 pm

This is going to come back to haunt us somehow isn’t it?

How does a team take over first place, hold onto it for this long and go through such a drastic change in the starting line-up? It’s unreal but it’s worked. Half the team that was in first place at the all-star break is either in the minor leagues or injured. Troy carried us on his back for a few months.

Yet here we are? We aren’t going to get much for him at this point of the year. So those of you suggesting getting helpful pieces I hope are kidding? This is nothing more than a prospect chance.

My quick thoughts:
1 – Has Lee done anything to ease our minds other than a better glove? Maybe with Prado/Infante at 3rd and 2nd respectively we need that better glove?
2 – Freeman is a trendy option but realistically I don’t see it happening. We’re in too important of a position to even try it. All of you asking for Freeman are the same people that would rip into Bobby if he goes that route at this time of year. Admit it.
3 – I don’t like the idea of Troy playing 3rd….that spells disaster.

I say we hold onto him just in case.

jfreak13713

August 30th, 2010
1:18 pm

Because Glaus carried this team on his back into first place if I were Wren I’d ask what he wanted to do? If Glaus was willing to play a more supporting role with a spot start here and there I’d keep him because of the threat he could be off the bench. If Glaus wanted a chance to start and play a more everyday role with another team I would give him that option.

Sometimes in life we just need to say THANK YOU and Troy is due that from the Braves and their fans. Thank you in this case would be giving him the option to decide what is in his best interest.

jfreak13713

August 30th, 2010
1:21 pm

Beside would Glaus really do any worse than Lee? Lee is OLDER and hasn’t played hurt for this team the way Glaus did. I’d say trade Lee for a broken bat and used glove and put Troy back at first where he belongs …. LOL Only kidding! Hope the Braves can keep both because something tells we’ll end needing them both for different reasons.

Braves Fan Since "80

August 30th, 2010
1:21 pm

Buswhacker….. over Lee’s games as a brave he is playing better than Glaus did in the appearances before going to the DL….. You must be watching from a non baseball perspective

E-6

August 30th, 2010
1:25 pm

Trade Glaus? The knee jerk reaction is not yes but hell yes but how’s that D. Lee move working out? From a baseball perspective, he’s something like 4 for 29 and taking up needed space on the roster.

joe

August 30th, 2010
1:26 pm

They aren’t trading Glaus because they’d get nothing for him. They’ll be better off exploring whether or not he can play third, moving Infante to LF.

Braves Fan Since "80

August 30th, 2010
1:28 pm

Navigator…. Gonzales has batted 240 hit 3 homers and dropped his fielding to .920…. WOW

Braves Fan Since "80

August 30th, 2010
1:35 pm

E-6 9 days ago Heyward was 2-25 and dropping…. from a baseball perspective that does not matter this week he is a 270 hitter and a 20 homer type 21 year old….. D Lee is a first baseman by trade a lifetime 290 hitter and a pretty good fielder……. This trade has value even today over Glaus….. If Lee does not break down he pays off

Wrenmeadeal!

August 30th, 2010
1:35 pm

Jesse Stone, Dude no need to convince us of anything, we have Rick nasty playing center field

J.T.Capital

August 30th, 2010
1:37 pm

Give D Lee a chance he has only played nine games. We got the month Sept. to go.

E-6

August 30th, 2010
1:39 pm

Braves Fan – Couldn’t agree more. Unfortunately, the guy had broken down before we traded for him. Stan Musial was a .300 plus lifetime hitter but don’t think he could help us now.

Jesse Stone

August 30th, 2010
1:39 pm

Since 80- Gonzalez has hit 267 and has 22 RBI since coming over. He has a 769 OPS. He has been productive.

Merlin

August 30th, 2010
1:40 pm

Buswhacker’s suppositions about Lee are incorrect. Lots of teams wanted him, The Angels tried to get him before the deadline but he said no. After that other teams – Rangers for one – decided he wasn’t moving and backed off. He left Chicago specifically to be on this team and play for Bobby. He irrefutably wants to be in Atlanta. He had a superior series against St Louis and brings gold glove level 1st base defense to an infield that appears to really need it. He will hit down the stretch at least as well as Glaus might; probably better. Troy is a defensive liability at first. Hinske better at 1st than the outfield but still just average. Troy served us well early in the year but the pitchers soon figured him out. Once that happened he wasn’t as effective. All considered if we can get a prospect for him we should.
Having said that I think the story – which is as someone pointed out earlier – not new is mostly fairy dust. White Sox got Manny, Rays signed Hawpe, Red Sox have Lowell who’s a better hitter and fielder under contract and are if not out of the race slip sliding away quickly, Twins have a fine young 3rd baseman, Jim Thome as a DH and have better options at 1st than Glaus. I can’t see anyone giving anything but I’d like to be wrong.

Gene

August 30th, 2010
1:52 pm

Glaus is a mystery. He certainly made a positive difference early in the season and a negative one recently when he tended to hit into double plays. When Freeman finally gets to first base, he won’t be leaving. Glaus might be ok as a pinch hitter. It appears that the Derrek Lee trade was another Wren blunder.

Bernard

August 30th, 2010
1:59 pm

He’s outa here and take Losers Lowe, Kawakami, Mccloth & Farnsworth while the late house cleaning proceeds PPPPPPLEASE!!!!…starting to wonder about this Lee fellow too. Its Freddie Freeman’s turn…let the kids play PPPPPLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!…remember “try out time is over!”" Too much at stake!!! Lets not blow it now!!! GGGGO BRAVES!!!!

James

August 30th, 2010
1:59 pm

Braves should keep Troy Glaus.

Ted Striker

August 30th, 2010
2:07 pm

I didn’t vote in the poll because it didn’t have the option I was looking for: Depends on what they might get in return.

My inclination is: Keep him unless another team gives up more than they should.

p.s. Like the idea of calling up Freeman, however don’t know that he’d make a real impact in post-season. I’d be interested to know when the last time a rookie call-up in late August had an impact on a team’s post-season performance. You sometimes witness strange things in post-season, however it’s usually from the vets that you don’t expect to perform.

ijudgenot

August 30th, 2010
2:10 pm

I don’t think Glaus is going anywhere, but if you watched yesterdays game you saw in the bottom of the 8th Farnsworth warming up to come in to wrap up a 6-1 game in favor of the Marlins. Once the Braves scored 2 runs to make it a ball game Cox had him sit down and warmed up Saito who came in in top of 9th. Cox does not have any faith in Farnsworth with the game on the line. he does not want to go into the playoffs with that liability. Farnsworth is attractive to contending Al teams because he was having a good year over there. Braves could bring up Kimbrel before Wednesday and get some prospects in return for Farnsworth.

Pedro Cerrano

August 30th, 2010
2:13 pm

I think the veterans will help us down the stretch.
Bring back both Glaus and McLouth when the rosters expand.
They both seem to be getting back in the groove at Gwinnett.

Joel

August 30th, 2010
2:15 pm

Roger Clemens sans steriods is beginning to look like former rocker Meatloaf

Joel

August 30th, 2010
2:16 pm

I like Glaus but the dude is hurt- he can’t touch his toes. See low pick off throws that went down the right field line. Sorry- trade him for whatever you can get.

tbravefan

August 30th, 2010
2:19 pm

The real question should be WHY did Wren get Derrek Lee?

will

August 30th, 2010
2:20 pm

Having Conrad, Prado, Glaus, Lee, and Hinske to move around the corners I think will allow everyone to remain reasonably rested down the stretch and when we get into the playoffs we’ll need to put our best foot forward lineup-wise and an Infante-Heyward-Prado-McCann-Lee-Glaus-Gonzalez-Ankiel lineup suits me pretty good.

Scout

August 30th, 2010
2:28 pm

The Braves didn’t upgrade on the offensive side with Lee v.s. Glaus. They are guessing they might get a few more hits sprinkled in with Lee but not many. The potential to hit for power is still in both of them although it’s more likely to happen when they are rested. They got a defensive upgrade and a competent and adequate person to split some time with Glaus.

I would imagine that the plan is to play them both, giving the other a couple of days to rest. Whoever starts still gives the potential power off the bench. If you had Glaus/Lee on the bench with Conrad and Hinske with possibly Melky/Ankiel that’s a pretty strong bench. You have power, athleticism, and options on both sides of the plate depending on what the situation dictated.

We're the Phillies, you're just the braves

August 30th, 2010
2:29 pm

does it really matter if you trade Troy Glaus or not? There is no holding off the Philadelphia Phillies, and if the braves are lucky enough to get the wildcard, there’s no beating the Phillies in the NLCS…

Eric

August 30th, 2010
2:30 pm

They should trade d lee. That guy stinks.

ScottBravesfan

August 30th, 2010
2:31 pm

Keep him he could help off the bench and has post season experience.

We're the Phillies, you're just the braves

August 30th, 2010
2:32 pm

and the rest of baseball knew the Derek Lee trade was a horrible move, and now even the braves fans are realizing it – typical bush-league waiver wire trade

Jesse Stone

August 30th, 2010
2:33 pm

tbravefan- see Merlin’s post @1:40

Duluth's Finest

August 30th, 2010
2:33 pm

forgot the phillies but about the D Lee trade – not to mention that he is a malcontent who refused a trade to the Angels, and we gave up 3, yes 3, prospects for him – that trade soured me on the season and soured me more on Wren

Jesse Stone

August 30th, 2010
2:34 pm

We’re the Phillies- I spoke to a scout for the Cardinals that recently saw the 3 pitchers we gave the Cubs for Lee. He said “If that’s all you gave up, you didn’t give up much.” Just who are you referring to when you say, “the rest of baseball”?

athdog

August 30th, 2010
2:35 pm

If Troy’s knees/feet are okay, you better keep him up at the big league team. If not, he’s not value. Between him and Lee, maybe they can platoon at first and help each other stay fresh.

Jesse Stone

August 30th, 2010
2:35 pm

D-Lee a malcontent? Do you even follow baseball, or just the Braves?

Jesse Stone

August 30th, 2010
2:37 pm

Every minor league player is not a prospect.

David

August 30th, 2010
2:41 pm

heck no. wren better not do that! wren needs to have some loyalty to his players

Duluth's Finest

August 30th, 2010
2:41 pm

yes, D Lee is a typical malcontent – refusing a trade to the Angels, typical player on the downside of his career but still being paid like a star

Eric C.

August 30th, 2010
2:43 pm

Gotta keep him…Lee is doing nothing at the the plate and is on the verge of a long DL stint.

We're the Phillies, you're just the braves

August 30th, 2010
2:44 pm

Hey Jesse, no one buys your lame “talked to a scout” story, maybe that type of BS flies in hickville, but not up here in the Northeast where we’re not as gullible as your redneck brethren…those were legitimate prospects, you will see the true damage of this trade in 3 years…

Eric C.

August 30th, 2010
2:44 pm

And Hinkse is horrible at the plate as well. Bring Glaus back up and take a chance that he’ll return to May form.

WendellT

August 30th, 2010
2:51 pm

Who are we kidding here!!? Does anyone really think Derek Lee is a better option down the stretch. He was hurt and in a slump before he left the Cubs. He has been worse since joining the Braves. Maybe all Glaus needed was rest. I think he has earned the right to be on this team if or when we make the play-offs. I think he has one last great month left in him!!! KEEP GLAUS!!

We're the Phillies, you're just the braves

August 30th, 2010
2:51 pm

Trivia Question: Which 1st place baseball team recently drew only 18,000 fans to an August game, in the midst of a pennant race?

Braves Junkie

August 30th, 2010
2:52 pm

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. He’s ripping the ball in Triple A. Start him at 1st tonight.

ryan

August 30th, 2010
2:52 pm

The Braves traded for wrong guy Lee was not the answer they should got A. Ramirez a solid 3rd baseman or called up Freeman .

Jesse Stone

August 30th, 2010
2:53 pm

We’re the Phillies: His name is Bruce Benedict. Duluth- Lee didn’t believe the Angels had a postseason shot, so he chose to stay in Chicago. He believed in the Braves, so he came here.

Craze Bravez fanz

August 30th, 2010
2:53 pm

Put Farnsworth at 1st. (that way he won’t pitch, he almost got into yesterdays game)

Duluth's Finest

August 30th, 2010
2:53 pm

The only way we are going to escape this attendance stigma is if we start selling out the darn TED! Come on people, I’ve been to 16 games this year.

Jesse Stone

August 30th, 2010
2:53 pm

Aramirez costs a lot. Lee has an expiring contract.

Craze Bravez fanz

August 30th, 2010
2:58 pm

Trivia Question: Which 2nd place team recently sold out a home game, and after the game was still in 2nd place.

Mathman

August 30th, 2010
2:58 pm

We don’t need Glaus. Canizares is better hitter. Freeman is better both offensively and defensively. Glaus would be terrible at 3B. Beachy at Gwinnett can attest to the fact that Glaus is a butcher in the field.

step right up

August 30th, 2010
3:01 pm

Trivia question: Can you guess the weight of Andy Reid, within 50 pounds?

Just Wondering

August 30th, 2010
3:03 pm

Troy Glaus is the reason the Braves got to first place – he carried us for the six weeks we made the climb. Yes, he’s struggled before and after those six weeks, but he’s earned the right to be involved in a playoff run. He’s also been showing definite signs of improvement in Gwinnet. He’s a gutsy player, and I want him in a Braves uniform for the stretch run. I don’t know why, but I think Glaus will have a big impact in September. No trade. Not now.

BehindEnemyLines

August 30th, 2010
3:03 pm

Why on earth would anyone with a clue trade Glaus at this point in the season? It’s not as though there’s any reasonable expectation that Derek “DL” Lee is going to be able to play first for any stretch of time, the only Braves in worse physical condition than him is Chipper. On this Braves team, as much as any in history, a quality bench has proven beneficial and it’d be insane to weaken the bench further by removing Glaus from the list of options.

We're the Phillies, you're just the braves

August 30th, 2010
3:05 pm

Answer: The Phillies are in second place as of 8/30/10, so the braves win the month of August.

If you actually think you will still be in first place on 10/3, then you are more naive and dimwitted than I thought

Najeh Davenpoop

August 30th, 2010
3:07 pm

Until either Lee starts producing or Freeman shows he can hit major league pitching, getting rid of Glaus is a bad idea. Bring him back in September along with Freeman and then whittle down your postseason roster according to who plays well.

We're the Phillies, you're just the braves

August 30th, 2010
3:08 pm

Trivia Question: What team gave up 3 quality prospects for a 2 month, broken-down back, rental that will do more damage than good?

GuitarMan

August 30th, 2010
3:08 pm

This is such a 50/50 issue! Tons of reasons to trade Glaus and there’s tons of reasons to keep him! In my opinion, From not knowing who he was at the beginning of the season, he quickly became one of my favorite players bc he really helped out A LOT early on and did get them to 1st, but I also have the exact same opinion about every single player that is on this season’s roster. I see something in Glaus. A sense of wanting to be on a great, successful and winning team. I am so proud of my Atlanta Braves! I’m glad I live in Braves Country! Whether they stay or go, the players, this year, I will always hope I see them succeed!

Duluth's Finest

August 30th, 2010
3:09 pm

I would be ecstatic with the Wild Card the way the malcontent has hurt this team…

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Craze Bravez fanz

August 30th, 2010
3:10 pm

Trivia Question: Which 2nd place team’s fans, blog on a 1st place team’s site?

Duluth's Finest

August 30th, 2010
3:11 pm

GuitarMan – you sound like a Cardinals fan – get a clue, these guys are highly paid athletes who don’t give a rats a$$ about you – I am happy they are winning, but come on

CHAMP

August 30th, 2010
3:13 pm

WE NEED TO KEEP TROY-HE WILL HIT WELL FOR US IN THE POST SEASON WHEN HE PLAYS,YALL HAVE TO QUIT GIVIN UP ON PLAYERS SO QUICKLY,AND LET BOBBY SOMETIMES INTERCHANGE PEOPLE IN THE LINE-UP,EVERY TEAM HAS TO DO THIS NOT JUST THE BRAVES-TROY HAS BEEN GREAT FOR US EARLY IN THE YEAR.WHO’S TO SAY HE WONT BE A KEY HITTER IN THE POST SEASON-I LIKE TROY,YES HE IS NOT WHAT HE ONCE WAS YEARS AGO,BUT ALL PLAYERS SKILLS WILL DECLINE,BUT TROY WILL STILL BE A POSITIVE FACTOR FOR THE BRAVES-HANG IN THERE TROY.

CHAMP

August 30th, 2010
3:22 pm

WE NEED TO KEEP TROY-HE WILL HIT WELL FOR US IN THE POST SEASON WHEN HE PLAYS,YALL HAVE TO QUIT GIVIN UP ON PLAYERS SO QUICKLY,AND LET BOBBY SOMETIMES INTERCHANGE PEOPLE IN THE LINE-UP,EVERY TEAM HAS TO DO THIS NOT JUST THE BRAVES-TROY HAS BEEN GREAT FOR US EARLY IN THE YEAR.WHO’S TO SAY HE WONT BE A KEY HITTER IN THE POST SEASON-I LIKE TROY,YES HE IS NOT WHAT HE ONCE WAS YEARS AGO,BUT ALL PLAYERS SKILLS WILL DECLINE,BUT TROY WILL STILL BE A POSITIVE FACTOR FOR THE BRAVES-HANG IN THERE TROY.

Craze Bravez fanz

August 30th, 2010
3:23 pm

why are you yelling, Champ

bigboi

August 30th, 2010
3:26 pm

I don’t know if anyone has mentioned it or not, but you can’t trade a player that is currently on the DL, and the trade would have to be completed by tomorrow for him to be on someone’s active roster for the playoffs and he will still be on the DL tomorrow.

Idot

August 30th, 2010
3:27 pm

The three prospects the Braves traded would probably be classified as quality prospects in the Phillies organization, but were low-level prospects for the Braves.

Fourbee

August 30th, 2010
3:29 pm

Phillies fan:

trivia question: What second place team was recently swept by the Astros?

Mikey

August 30th, 2010
3:34 pm

Glaus is a proven veteran with playoff experience including 9 nine hr.-.347ba &16rbi’s. Given the proper rest he would be very valuable backing up an ailing Lee or P/H or even playing some third.
Other playoff teams INCLUDING the Yankees would love to have him!

BravesFan

August 30th, 2010
3:36 pm

I’m kinda torn here… I loved what Glaus did for us in May and early June (he pretty much carried the club for four or five weeks), but he’s steadily dropped off… I think his age and knees and years of wear and tear are finally catching up with him. I don’t think that bringing him in as a cold bat in the 7th inning in a playoff game in mid-October would be worth very much.

While I do appreciate the effort he gave and how his bat exploded during that stretch where we surged to first place, we all know Glaus won’t be a Brave come next spring (unless he took a reduced salary and wanted to split time and help groom Freeman, which I doubt he would do). So, that being said, I would say THANK YOU TROY for all you did and your towering homers and your offensive fireworks that jumpstarted this team… but good luck as we trade you to a desperate AL team for a good young prospect.

gcs

August 30th, 2010
3:37 pm

For once, it would be nice to get a prospect or two for a rental player instead of the other way around.

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Steve

August 30th, 2010
3:44 pm

I’m sure Fumbling Frank will make the correct call concering Glaus. Sarcasm intended.

TampaBrave

August 30th, 2010
3:47 pm

Trade Sergeant Schultz to Boston for a can of beans. That way each team gets something that stinks up the room.

BravesFan

August 30th, 2010
3:48 pm

We better keep him. We may need him. For what we will get in return, I would bring him back NOW.

PeterRichards

August 30th, 2010
3:51 pm

Why on earth would you be trading Glaus for? Glaus has been everything and more that the Braves thought they were getting when they acquired him. The ONLY REASON WHY THERE IS ANY GLAUS TRADE TALK AT ALL is because the Braves recently acquired Derek Lee who also plays first base. Think about this though. Glaus this year has returned to his all star form of previous years. The Braves dont know how long Glaus can play at this level. I think the Braves should roll the dice and continue to keep Glaus because in my mind, GLAUS HAS PROVEN HIMSELF TO BE CAPABLE A WHOLE LOT MORE THAN DEREK LEE HAS. Derek Lee so far has been a complete bust and I think the Braves should be talking more of trading away Derek Lee more than they would be entertaining trades for Glaus. Eventually Lee will hit but there is not enough room on the team for both Glaus and Lee so that is why one of them is now expendable. Unfortunately for the Braves they think Glaus is the one who should be traded. My question is if you trade for Glaus, then why did you waste time bringing Glaus here in the first place. I guess it was for the Braves to take over first place in their division, which they have done. The only problem with that faulty line of thinking is that the Braves lead is very tenuous at best, and it is extremely shaky and as I mentioned previously, the Braves have absolutely NO MARGIN FOR ERROR with a very slim 2-game lead. Should the Braves falter at all down the stretch, Philladelphia will overtake them for the division title. I think the Braves pushed the panic button by getting Lee, when in reality the Braves didnt need Lee at all. Lee came in and DISRUPTED THE CHEMISTRY and now the Braves have a team that is literally a BIPOLAR TEAM ON CRUCHES just barely clinging to the division lead by a thread. I dont expect the Braves to hang onto the division lead but so far they have fooled me and have miraculously done just that. In fact, had it not been for a miracle win by the Braves last night, they would only be leading the division by only a mere one game. I dont know how long the Braves can continue to play this skitsophrenic baseball where the fans are completely CLUELESS AS TO WHETHER THE TEAM CAN COMPLETE ON A NIGHTLY BASIS. Im almost ready to give up on the team and now they are talking about trading away the heart and soul of the team and possibly the MVP of the team this year in Troy Glaus. This makes no sense to me and I really dont feel like watching them anymore. Good riddince.

Bobby Cox

August 30th, 2010
3:52 pm

Keep the man! COME ON KID!!!

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kirkinga

August 30th, 2010
4:02 pm

Trade him.

The Braves don’t want to be on the hook for the remaining incentive bonuses in his contract, so better a mid-level prospect in return for saving $$ and letting some other sucker team pay him.

I'm of the school of thought that

August 30th, 2010
4:04 pm

You don’t forget what got you there. That being said Troy is a HUGE part of how we got to 1st place when many on the team were not producing at the plate in May. Doesn’t that work count for anything?

If I’m running things (which I’m obviously not) he stays on the team. He’s earned it…

Steve From Dalton

August 30th, 2010
4:08 pm

If we keep Glaus, I wonder what type of free agent class he would be? Maybe a class B?

Barry

August 30th, 2010
4:12 pm

Trade both of them. Either one of them is a massive hole in the lineup.

Dibble

August 30th, 2010
4:14 pm

Absolutely trade him. What impact would he have on the potential post season roster? He can’t run, can’t play defense, so his only impact would be as a RH off the bench, which does have some merit. But I think it’s worth the shot to see what could be gotten for him in return.

Freddie : G

August 30th, 2010
4:46 pm

We would not get anything substantial for Glaus in a trade, furthermore we are not sure how healthy D. Lee is and he is not going great right now either. Therefore I hope Wren does not trade him.

John A.

August 30th, 2010
4:49 pm

What’s wrong with keeping Glaus? He helped us get to where we are, and now who is it that wants to slam the door on him?

Keith B

August 30th, 2010
4:56 pm

To paraphrase Janet Jackson’s old song, Glaus, “what have you done for me lately?”

Come on folks, this is a pennant race. He ain’t done jack in June, July OR August. Folks keep saying we wouldn’t be in first place without him. I say, had we had a bat in his place in June, July and August, that would have MORE than made up for any difference he made in May.

He’s done. What makes ANYONE think he is going to hit any different than what he has the last 3 months. Pennant race, folks. Now is NOT the time for nostalgia; otherwise, the Phils will eat your lunch!

LexLuther

August 30th, 2010
4:58 pm

THIS IS ONLY MY OPINION: If the Braves trade Glaus they might as well sell the team and move the heck out of here. What more do the Braves want? The Braves were a pitiful organization, struggling to be competitive again LAST SEASON. Of course Jeyson Heyward was about to be promoted to the big leagues, but that notwithstanding, the Braves pick up Glaus, coupled with Heywards promotion to the big club, along with Bobby Cox shuffling the lineup as you shuffle a deck of cards, moving Martine Pardo to the leadoff spot. Results: The Braves go from being one of the worst clubs in baseball to all of a sudden the best team in both leagues with a strong possibility of winning the world series, coming into the post-season as the favorite to win it all! My God of grace what more do you want? After accomplishing all this, now the Braves will show their appreciation to Santa (Glaus) for helping hoist the Braves take back into their rightful first place slot; they swiftly make plans to get rid of Glaus. I think that represents an organization that is quick to stab you in the back and that is ungrateful for the help that it got. That is a terrible organization that would turn on Glaus, just because they pick up a player (Derek Lee) who suddenly forgot how to play baseball. Look if Lee never comes out of his awful slump, we will have to get rid of Lee as well. Think of how competitive we will be with Glaus gone, then probably being forced to get rid of Lee due to non production, and the other great player (Chipper Jones) is suffering from a torn ACL and his biological clock that is ticking fast (he getting old and ancient). Listen folks the only reason why the Braves are struggling offensively is because there are three big bats that would be in the lineup right now that arent giving you any production at all: Chipper Jones (torn ACL), Derek Lee (nervousness) and Troy Glaus (rehab with Gwinnett after coming off the DL). Without those three bats to give heavy production its no wonder the Braves are struggling night-in, night-out to compete. If you get rid of Glaus, my question is WHY DID YOU BRING HIM HERE IN THE FIRST PLACE.

Stuart

August 30th, 2010
5:13 pm

Don’t trade him. He was beginning to recover from his major slump right before they put him on the DL. Definitely bring him back up when the roster expands. Let Lee play for a couple of games then let Glaus play for a couple of games. The days either of them doesn’t start, they can pinch hit and come in late. Having Glaus at 50% and Lee at 50% together combine to make one decent, and hopefully productive, first baseman.

No Brainer

August 30th, 2010
5:30 pm

Oh yeah trade him if you can get a prospect for him. He’s been a great addition this year and some of the fans stuck by him during his slump, he’s not going to be here next year anyways and he knows that. I think he would want to be somewhere he can play, theres three other guys here who can do it daily if someone goes down.

puff

August 30th, 2010
5:55 pm

No to a trade. It will be ugly if Lee is hurt and Hinkske is our only 1B option (other than Prado) going into postseason. Glaus is insurance at 1B and off the bench.

Joe Smoe

August 30th, 2010
6:10 pm

Can we trade Shultz for a real sports writer?

How does he get away with writing such pointless columns. Trade Glaus for what? a type c or d prospect?

Paaahhh weaseeeee!

Coach (2011 or Bust)

August 30th, 2010
6:39 pm

Trading Glaus is pure fantasy league drivel.

The man’s value is far beyond some would be prospect. The idea itself is just stupid to the point of idiocracy. I mean, Derek Lee has done nothing to date, Hinske is a back up and in spite of the hype surrounding Fredddie Freeman he has yet to see one single big league pitch.

Troy Glaus is going nowhere, period. End of story.

Luv 2 Hate Me

August 30th, 2010
7:07 pm

Hell to the Naw! Keep him becasue I feel we’ll need him. Derrick is playing garbage ball right now and we still may need Santa to play 3rd base. We need all the power we can get at this point.

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9:06 pm

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double

August 30th, 2010
9:10 pm

Glaus has been an asset to the team,and not one to whine when trade for Lee.I vote no trade.

Phil P

August 30th, 2010
11:48 pm

Can we throw Derek Lowe in on that trade? His initials are DL and it looks like he’s going there. He petered out last year about this time…..

Chief Pitchanono

August 31st, 2010
8:59 am

I say there is no way you trade him unless its for a major pospect, and then you would have to find away to get Freeman on the post-season roster. Then I would still feel guilty about it. I’m still not sold on D. Lee and obviously the Braves arn’t sold on Freeman (at least for this year) so that makes Glaus too valuable to trade. With his performance in triple A, I would like to see him back at first base for a few games, I personally believe that now rested he is poised for another May, June run and the Braves need to at least give him the opportunity. Should be no problem keeping him fresh during September and the give him a shot in the post-season and see what happens, He could be the guy that carries us through October. Go Braves!

keith

August 31st, 2010
9:39 am

No, we keep Glaus as extra depth off the bench with spot starts. He’s too valuable just to let go because we won’t have him next year. It’s all about keeping our deep team deeper.

keith

August 31st, 2010
9:40 am

Re: We’re the Phillies

Now it’s 3 games back and you just lost your Halladay start. Enjoy the rest of the west coast.

No

August 31st, 2010
12:01 pm

Well obviously I’d like to see them get whatever they can for him today, bring up Freeman as a bat off the bench and defensive replacement in the post season.

coach k

August 31st, 2010
2:16 pm

are you kidding me!! You keep him and use him down the stretch. I have said all he needed was some rest. Remember he did not play but a handful of games last yr. If this is the year don’t want him on another team that eventually could beat us. hell he carried us for 2 months.

Brava

August 31st, 2010
3:53 pm

No way you trade him.

Lee has yet to prove that his back isn’t affecting his performance, Freeman is unproven, Hinske is serviceable off the bench, but not starter material. Heck, no. Keep Glaus. He’s worth far more than the 350K or so owed to him for the rest of the season.

Also, Glaus has post-season experience, is, from all reports, well-liked by the team and all indications are that he’s found his swing and could go on a tear as he did in May.

Ask yourself this…Would any of you Braves fans want to face a team in the post season with a May version of Glaus on the roster?

bubba

August 31st, 2010
4:04 pm

Uh Yeah. Glaus is kinda thru playing first base. He’s healthier and comfortable at third.

bubba

August 31st, 2010
4:07 pm

plus he still has 70 RBIs

bubba

August 31st, 2010
4:29 pm

Why continue to punish Glaus for signing for nothing to play first base? He needs to go somewhere and play third. Laroche will always comeback to haunt the Braves anyway. They can penny pinch all they want and get everyone’s throw-aways but Laroche will still hit that needed clutch home run in the postseason. Nothing out there that the Braves can touch will ever perform at First like Laroche.Kinda sad how Braves organizations of the past and present treat hometown heroes.

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5:09 pm

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MitchC

August 31st, 2010
9:09 pm

I’m really ambivalent. On one hand, as bad as Glaus played later in the season, part of me says get anything you can for him. However, if Lee should become injured,. would Bobby trust handing the first base job, and an important spot in the batting order, to a 20 year old just up from Triple A, during a pennant race, even though Freeman doesn’t qualify for the postseason?

What everyone said about depth probably holds true. We probably should keep Troy. He might be able to help later in the season, or, even as a DH, if we reach the WS.

Trey

August 31st, 2010
11:12 pm

I will honestly be disappointed if we trade him, but we will do what we have to do.

Tate

September 1st, 2010
8:31 am

To trade him would get you more than to let him walk in the offseason, but he may be more valuable than we know. Let’s see how this D. Lee “back thing” works out. It’s crowded over there, but Glaus does have a ring! He can help.

WiltonParmeter

September 1st, 2010
4:45 pm

Everybody keeps saying TRADE GLAUS, TRADE GLAUS, and trading him away now would be such a bad decision right now that its almost as bad as TRADING AWAY BABE RUTH IN HIS PRIME. Plus, please, Glaus is no slouch, but he represents one of the best players in the league right now (WHEN HE IS HOT) and I think that Glaus has been the Braves MVP of their season right now; certainly no disrespect to Tim Hudson or Martin Prado as great as they have been. GLAUS IS PROBABLY THE MOST UNDERRATED PLAYER IN THE HISTORY OF THE LEAGUE. Glaus should be piling up tons of votes for MVP OF THE LEAGUE for how he singlehandedly has transformed the Braves into what was once a doormat to this powerhouse juggernaut of powerful sluggers, pitchers and catchers. I THINK THAT GLAUS SHOULD BE THE HIGHEST PAID PLAYER IN THE LEAGUE for what he has had to endure this season. Glaus comes in here and transforms the Braves from probably the worst franchise in the league to now the best team in both leagues and for Glauses efforts management has inferenced as though they might trade him because he is suddenly now WORTHLESS because we have brought in Derek Lee. Derek is finally starting to hit and when he starts hitting consistently, the BRAVES WILL PASS THE YANKEES FOR THE BEST TEAM IN BOTH LEAGUES.

DB

September 3rd, 2010
10:51 pm

Why would you trade a guy who was number one on the Braves unit in RBI’s until he came off the disabled list.. What could Lee contibute that Glaus could not. Keep Glaus and use him until he proves he can’t contribute runs. He’s not the first guy Atlanta has had on the disabled list.
Trading Glaus is not wise.

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