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Post by drippy on Jul 25, 2007 17:59:08 GMT -5
They really, really want the Central. Hopefully Sheets being his perma-injured self will do them in.
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Post by DWright on Jul 25, 2007 18:01:55 GMT -5
They really, really want the Central. Hopefully Sheets being his perma-injured self will do them in. So far that plan has backfired, as Gallardo is filling in for him instead out coming out of the pen now. Not exactly a downgrade at this point.
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Post by shelleyrules on Jul 25, 2007 18:34:39 GMT -5
SAN FRANCISCO -- As the Braves were preparing to play the Giants at AT&T Park on Tuesday night, the buzz at other Major League parks across the country was that they had emerged as the favorites to land Mark Teixeira in a trade with the Rangers. While the Braves would certainly benefit from the offensive and defensive skills Teixeira would bring as their first baseman, they still have a definite need and desire to improve their pitching staff before next Tuesday's trade deadline.
But one Major League scout confirmed the Braves and Rangers are still discussing a trade that would be headlined with Teixeira and almost definitely include Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Atlanta's 22-year-old switch-hitting catcher who stands as one of the most attractive prospects on the trade market.
Another National League scout said the Braves might be discussing also including a young pitching prospect (possibly Jo-Jo Reyes) and Elvis Andrus, the 18-year-old phenom shortstop who is currently experiencing the struggles of the maturation process with Class A Myrtle Beach.
While Andrus has been promoted as one of the game's next great shortstops, the scout said, "[Braves general manager] John Schuerholz will deal a kid like that if the deal is right."
On what is a very thin trade market, Teixeira seemingly stands as the most attractive draw. The 27-year-old first baseman, who is hitting .301 with a .406 on-base percentage and a .541 slugging percentage, is in the final year of his contract and would be eligible for arbitration in the offseason. He would likely command a salary of at least $11.5 million next year.
With the likelihood that Andruw Jones is playing his final season in Atlanta, Teixeira, who is seeking his fourth consecutive 30-homer season, would be supply some of the lost power and come much cheaper than Jones.
Teixeira's agent, Scott Boras, almost definitely wants his client on the free-agent market after the 2008 season. But the Braves may still be willing to take the gamble in hopes that he'd at least provide an immediate benefit and also prove to be a productive force next year.
Nobody better than Chipper: Among those players who have had at least
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Post by T R W on Jul 25, 2007 18:53:33 GMT -5
I don't know how I feel about that. I am not really for trading Salty for anything but some help in the starting rotation. Quality help. I like Teixeira, but I just don't know. I'd rather convert Salty to first than do that.
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Post by Jean-Ralphio on Jul 25, 2007 19:33:19 GMT -5
I love Salty as much as the next guy TRW, but Salty will be lucky to be the hitter Texiera is, not to mention hes a Gold Glover too.
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Post by DWright on Jul 25, 2007 20:32:15 GMT -5
You easily trade Salty for Teixeira, it's a no brainer. (outside of being able to afford Tex at a later date) Salty, Andrus, Jo Jo would land you Teixeira. Now Johnny Boy has to pull the trigger. Will he?
It would be a great deal for the Rangers too. They need to get younger. Young, Gagne, Sosa all to follow either by the deadline, or the winter meetings.
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Post by Jean-Ralphio on Jul 25, 2007 20:35:42 GMT -5
There is 0% chance Michael Young gets traded, nice try though
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Post by Mac Miller on Jul 25, 2007 20:37:50 GMT -5
Young just signed a contract extension he is in Texas for a long time to come. I wouldnt be suprised to see them give Gange an extension. I dont see anyoen taking on Sammy next year.
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Post by ThugSuperstar on Jul 25, 2007 20:51:54 GMT -5
Gagne won't get an extension...even if he's not moved by the deadline, he's still not going to get an extension, in my opinion.
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Post by Jimmy on Jul 25, 2007 20:52:43 GMT -5
matt wise nearly killed pedro lopez
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Post by LA Times on Jul 25, 2007 20:54:29 GMT -5
Where the hell has the Red Sox offense gone? It's been 14 ing innings since they last scored a run.
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Post by Jean-Ralphio on Jul 25, 2007 20:56:17 GMT -5
Didnt we score a run last game?
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Post by LA Times on Jul 25, 2007 21:00:34 GMT -5
^My bad. Fixed it. It's just that I've been seeing too many goose eggs on the scoreboard next to the team name.
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Post by drippy on Jul 25, 2007 21:41:25 GMT -5
They really, really want the Central. Hopefully Sheets being his perma-injured self will do them in. So far that plan has backfired, as Gallardo is filling in for him instead out coming out of the pen now. Not exactly a downgrade at this point. Comes the next month or so, we'll see how Gallardo is doing.
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Post by comebackkid on Jul 25, 2007 21:43:51 GMT -5
Holy crapwe beat the Dodgers twice...
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Post by Jean-Ralphio on Jul 25, 2007 22:02:04 GMT -5
Gallardo is a ing stud, hes gonna be better than Ben Sheets. Heard it here first
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Post by Stuffs "Thunder" Liger on Jul 25, 2007 22:05:01 GMT -5
There is 0% chance Michael Young gets traded, nice try though Young was very vocal before signing the deal that he wanted the team to become a competitor. I could see, with Tex going, and the team being broken apart and sold, him demanding a trade, but not for another year or so. He's making about market value and I could see several teams wanting him.
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Post by Jean-Ralphio on Jul 25, 2007 22:09:06 GMT -5
He has a no trade clause, he makes 16$ million dollars a year at the age of 31 having an off year.
He is not going to be traded, its cool though, we can keep talking about it.
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Post by Stuffs "Thunder" Liger on Jul 25, 2007 22:15:20 GMT -5
A no trade clause would go away like that if he was sick of the team's ineptitude and lack of direction. He's someone who is very driven by winning and only agreed to sign under the perception that the team was a couple of years away from competing, which wasn't that unlikely with the pre-season prospects. The young pitchers were locked up for years, a new manager who seemed to have the entire organization charmed, etc.
I'm not saying he will get traded, but it's not completely out of the question, before that contract expires.
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Post by Jean-Ralphio on Jul 25, 2007 22:23:30 GMT -5
Yawn
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