Teixeira trade talks revised

OMG diamondbacks are outta of it now and with Owings performance tonight....
Maybe someone like Adrian Gonzalez even though he's on the Padres)but dont care bout tradin in own division) or even Justin Morneau(higher price but hes under contract and team control for a while)

Maybe even a long shot but Manny???

I think acturally now with Owings and Tracy for Texiera is not bad. mabye through in Leo Rosales.

I think the yanks will do something about it.

My trade:
Atlanta Melky, rasner, jiambi,matsui maybe even might through in posada

Yanks: Mcann, and tex

that is a great deal dunhamn

Good. Let him end up in the AL. Arizona is not a good fit for him. He's not enough of a 'game changer' or competitor to shell out prospects and a player for. I'll take Tracy against a RHP any day. Good luck in the AL Mark!

yea that is good scott85258

thanks for agreeing wit me

chava_15: The Braves are building for the future. They're going to keep Brian McCann because he's young and proven himself to be a far greater catcher than current backups Clint Sammons and Corky Miller. No reason to go after an injured [and old] Posada. Giambi? Not going to happen either. The Braves would probably be more willing to take their chances on [a young] Martin Prado.

well i think they will look into that alot if not mcann only tex or who ever they choose to

this is great for us Yankee fans. They will def make a big push for Teixeira now because of posada being out for the rest of the season. I deal could include Ian Kennedy, Melky Cabrera, top catching prospect Jesus montero and another pitching prospect, watch out for the yanks to be talking to the braves about this.

if the were looking for younger and better future do they have smoltz and glavine they just got him in the off season so dont say they are looking for a better future cuz if they were they would have released them along time ago.

the braves

if the braves were looking for younger and better future why do the still have smoltz and glavine they would have released them a long time ago

WOW it only took 10 comments but Brand1234 is the only smart one. A deal of Teixeira for Melky, Ian Kennedy and two prospects is very likely. The young catching/1b prospect Brand1234 mentioned isn't a type the Braves would be after.

It's very possible the Braves would package Will Ohman with Tex to get the third prospect to be more to their liking.

The Braves WILL NOT trade Brian McCann.

Chava_15: The moves made involving Smoltz and Glavine (and even Kotsay) were because Wren believed they were the pieces they needed to fill to contend this current season. After Atlanta's recent performance against the Philadelphia Phillies, who are currently fighting for the NL East division lead, Wren has realized that the playoffs might not even be within the scope of the Braves immediate future and is now shifting his focus into creating a younger team by recovering [the equivalence of] the young talent he traded away to Texas. That is why you have rumors regarding Teixeira being traded rather than kept and why current rumors surround young athletes like Connor Jackson and Max Scherzer.

Thanks bribriman11, ya youre right about montero, instead of him id offer pitching prospect Jeffrey Marquez. He's not having a great season but hes one of the yankees top pitching prospects. so i would say Ian kennedy, melky, Marquez and maybe a third basemen in Eric Duncan, or Marcus Vicchionnachi. Let's wait and see what happens.

if the braves are gonna trade Tex then they should go for Adrian Gonzalez or some 1 off the Yankees

why dont they trade that sucky Jeff francouer too ? he sucks and get some hitters not swingers .

Think about it, the yankees lost 12-4 today and 10-2 in the last game of the boston series. They really do need Teixeira. Jorge Posada is now out for the rest of the season. Melky cannot hit to save his life. Molina cant hit to save his life. you cant have damon as ur dh because he doesnt have a ton of power. Jeter isnt hitting. Arod isnt hitting with RISP. Giambi is slumping. Abreu isnt having that great of a season. You need a big bat and Tex is the best fit. He can play first base, giambi can DH. only problem is damon cannot play center everyday. they would need to work something out there.

this would be a decent trade : Tex and Jeff Francoeur to the yankees for Jason Giambi and Robinson Cano .But no the Braves have to go after rookies and all that kinda crap ,get some pitchers and hitters and the Braves might improve 1 day at a time .

tylercomer, why would the yankees trade cano? who do you think theyll replace him with? come on dude get real. And why in the world would want an overpaid Giambi who is at the end of his contract and slumping latley, he is also in his late 30's. Youre proposed trades are rediculously out of range.

thats true brand1234

the yankees will figure something out ,they got tons of money to get any 1

I guess no one besides Bran1234 knows anything about Atlanta. The Braves are the second youngest team in the National League. John Smoltz old? Yes he is but he is pretty damn good. The Braves will be in contention next year. They will have lots of money and still have a top 10 farm system. My guess is that they sign Derick Lowe.

to be honest i'd rather have Adrian Gonzalez for Tex and who ever else they would like to get . But the braves need pitching ,Jair Jurggens has been a good rookie this year why not try some 1 like 1 of the Yankees top prospects .And A-rod is not worth all that money that he is being paid ,he is definately OVERPAID .

I think Chava should be banned from posting lol. Worst trade proposal I've ever seen.
Yo Brandi nobody wants Eric Duncan anymore, he's a flop, Melky Cabrera will be a good career back up that's all, and Ian Kennedy is a #3 starter at best. No way do the Braves give up Teixera for that junk.
If the Yankees will need to give up some serious prospects to get Texiera. I mean the Yanks gave up their #3 prospect Jose Tabata, former #26 prospect Jeff Karstens, #14 Daniel McCutchen and their #9 prospect Ross Ohlendorf for a guy with a career OBP of .336 and a middle reliever.
Seriously the Yankees will have to give up Kennedy along with another pitching prospect like Alan Horne, Marquez, Brackman, Whelan, or Betances,another offensive prospect like Juan Miranda, and then someone else.
I can't see the Braves taking Marquez because he's only 18 and he is blocked by Brian McCann.

haha, thanks bribriman11, im a yankee fan but i know a ton about baseball. Theres no chance the braves will trade mcann, comeon. and Smoltz, hes a great pitcher who i wouldnt be surprised if eh comes back next season as there closer again. When hes healthy, he is one of the best pitchers in the majors.

youre wrong lsilverandblackl. Cabrera is a cheap player to have and hes a good outfielder. Theyd take him, and Kennedy, he needs to mature. You cant say hes a number 3 starter now. This was his first year in the opening day roster. Hes only 24 years old and will improve. give him time. and i agree with you on marquez, ehs having an aweful season. i would throw in Alan Horne in there with Juan miranda. They also have a young prospect by the name of Mark Melancon that the braves would want. a right handed reliver having a great season in double A with a 1.81 ERA. Also they could put in Marcos Vechionacci if they dont want to part with Juan Miranda.

In four or five years the Braves will have one of the best young outfields in baseball. Jordan Schafer, Jason Heyward, and either Brandon Jones or Gorkys Hernandez will light it up. The Braves need pitching, not Melky Cabrera or Eric Duncan.

Alright, yes they do need pitching. But you dont know if these guys you mentioned are going to be good.

The Braves need a CF for next season because Schafer isn't ready and while Gregor Blanco has done well so far this season he won't be handed the CF job. The Braves are always looking for depth.

The pitching prospects mentioned lsilverandblack would make senses. Kennedy, Melky and 2 prospects or perhaps only one prospect would get the trade done.

I don't think the Braves would be interested in Miranda either. Kennedy, Melky, and a pitching prospect would be what the Braves would be after.

I'm just saying the Yankees and their fans need to stop throwing in Melky Cabrera and Ian Kennedy into every trade proposal. The Yankees have one of the best farm systems in baseball believe it or not it's not limited to two guys. I agree with you Melancon is good, I forgot to mention him before, he's a great fit for Atlanta.
Here's what my proposal would look like:
Ian Kennedy
Mark Melancon
Juan Miranda
Either Chris Britton, Wilson Betemit, or Humberto Sanchez

trust me on Melky, they are going to need an outfielder next year. hes better than gregor blanco. Hell, hes just as good as Franceour this season. Theyll take melky too.

Explain to me how Melky Cabrera is better than Gregor Blanco, I just don;t see it.

You say the Braves need a center fielder but why is it that the Diamondbacks who are closer to getting Teixera aren't offering a major league ready center fielder.

The braves want pitching, i know that. but if the yankees just throw in melky to make the deal look better, the braves would take melky. He could be a backup outfielder or a starter if someone if underachieving or is hurt. Hed be a nice fit on the braves to come in late in the come as a defensive replacement.

i have no objection about Melky being better than Jeff Francoeur , i mean yeah Francoeur is a good fielder and hs 1 of the best arms out there but i'd trade him or teach him how to hit

i would take melky and somebody else for Francoer anyday

Braves need a left fielder, not a center fielder. Even if Kotsay doesn't stick around with Atlanta next year, the Braves may make Brandon Jones a regular.

But yeah, the Braves are pretty stacked with young outfield guys. One name you forgot to mention - Josh Anderson.

Braves will not get rid of Jeff Francoeur. hes a young player who isnt paid that much and is a pretty good outfielder. he just isnt having a great year with the bat. hell come around prob.

ozmania87, melky can play left, he played left when he came up.

How can people give up on Francouer so quickly the guy is 24 years old. He is a good fielder, great arm, and can hit for power. Give him a chance to work things out.
My theory with the Yankees is that although they wear there got Melky shirts all over the city they truly hate this guy. Why on earth would they throw him away so quickly? If he's so talented you would think they would keep him.

if the braves had Melky they could put him in Left field and and release Matt Diaz, that would be a great move for the braves but thats if they traded for him .

hes a good outfielder with good range and a good arm. decent speed. thats about it. can hit your occassional single or double.

Melky Cabrera does not hit for enough power to play left field. If he could bat for a high average then maybe but he doesn't, he's stuck in center field.

matt diaz is a much better hitter than melky, only problem is he is injured, and he could miss some of the start of the 09 season. thats why i would include melky ina deal.

Francoeur working things out ?didn't u already see him go to the minors and try working things out ? i did but he came back and slightly changed his batting stance and he is on a badly slump this year ,if he started to show signs of improvement i would leave him on the braves roster ,i mean look at Omar Infante he been hitting ok for the braves when they needed him why cant Jeff do that ?

Brandon Jones is not a CF, GM Frank Wren said so himself. Jones will not play CF in the majors.

dude are u crazy ? Matt Diaz is not a hitter he is just a guy that comes up to the plate and swings at that ball hoping to hit it but he misses it 85% of the time .i dont know much about Melky but i know alot about most of the Major league baseball players .

Francouer was in the minors for less than a week. Gregor Blanco can play centerfield and Jones can play left.

are ya'll a Braves fan ?

i like Brandon Jones too i forgot about him where did he go ,to the minors ?

Not a Braves fan, I'm a Giants fan. Brandon Jones was sent back to the minors when Mark Kotsay was activated from the DL.

the braves are stupid not to let B.Jones to play LF

ohh ok

peace out

Texeira would be a perfect fit for the Yankees. They get him, Washburn or Brian Bannister and Gregg Zaun before Thursday's deadline and the Yanks become instant favorites to win the WS. Texeira is a hitting machine who is very likely the missing piece of the puzzle to make the Yankees a juggerneut.....But if Cashman allows the deadline to pass having acquired nothing more than Nady and Marte, they're dead in the water.

Tex is goin to end up in arizona, their gm is gonna get desperate and agree to trade jackson, because lets face it, the west sucks and tex would make a huge impact. and regarding the outfield, francoeur is gonna stay. he spent 3 days in the minors (that is no where near enough time to make a big impact), and he had to come back due to injuries. When it comes to jones, he might be on his way out because the braves are trying to get jason bay. i see the braves outfield at the end of the year as: CF-Kotsay or Blanco RF: Francouer LF:Jason Bay(i really do think wren can pull it off)

No way the Yankees can give up Melky Cabrera in any deal for Texeira. Melky's defense is too valuable and his hitting is far from terrible. Melky gets a lot of big hits and never clogs up the lineup. Xavier Nady was a mistake. He's a lox with no athletic ability. He's slow as molasses and he can't hit. This is the first year in an 8 year career that he's put up anything close to good numbers. They should have gotten Jason Bay instead of Nady.

How about Kotchman and Willits for TEX?

Braves need LF and Willits could be the good fit.
Kotch is a definitely good substitute for Tex as a first base man.

Kotch + Willits Tex From an Angels' fan

Are there any Braves' fans who support my idea??

haha, if arizona wont trade jackson, parker, scherzer, or owings, then youre not getting Tex. Period.

ok look all Yankee fans. Have you noticed that the braves need PITCHING!!! The Yankees are firstly looking for a pitcher like Washburn. Also, they have been talking with Seattle about Beltre and Ibanez. The Yankees don't have young pitching to offer other than those young guns who have flopped in the majors. The D'backs are overflowing with starters.

so your answer is not in Atlanta, its in Seattle

What ever happened to the Texeira talks?

Angels fan, as a braves fan I gotta say that I like what ive seen from Kotchman, and would be willing to trade Tex for him. He's a young guy who's pretty damn good, and he will be cheaper and hold down first for us for a few years. I don't know anything about Willits, but I'd like to see us get an above average pitching prospect and an above average outfield prospect packaged with Kotch to make the deal go down. To the yankees fans-- we'll definitely take Kennedy and Cabrera but we need someone to play 1st, so maybe our old buddy Betemit can take that spot and we'll also take a mid level SP prospect. So there you have it you guys get in touch with your GM's, I'll call Frankie and we can get one of these deals done ASAP.

I'm not sure why I read these blogs. I only get ticked hearing people rant about things they don't comprehend.

-Brandon Jones is having a horrible year in Richmond batting .250, 3hr - that is why Jones is not in left. The door is open for him, he just won't walk through it.

-The Braves won't land the likes of Kotchman - especially for a rental player to a team that is 12 games ahead in the AL west.

-Tex & Francouer for Cano & Giambi - c'mon - how in any way does that make sense?

The Angels & Arizona has better attractions to give the Braves but it will come down to the GM's is it worth mortgaging some of your future for a 2month rental? That is where the Yankees could come into play with Posada now out officially and Matsui Yankees need to replace that RH power and Texiera can provide that.

Yankees can offer Wilson Betemit,Ian Kennedy,HOrne,Alberto Gonzales as I feel Melky will be used in the trade for Washburn or Bannister which would make no sense at all.

with that trade Atlanta will have two promising pitchers who could eventually replace Mike Hampton & Tom Glavine when they come off the books. They get a short term replacement at 1B with Betemit and a solid backup infielder in Gonzales.

I would however love to see the D'Backs budge on some of their prospects (ala Max Scherzer or Jarrod Parker). Screw any of these Yankees proposed trades.

I really don't believe the Yankess will pawn off their prospects, especially since they can "buy" him after the season is over. Let's see if the Yankees can buy another championship next year...

todddhalter@hotmail.com-what sport dont you buy your championship? Boston Celtics did it, Boston Red sox did it everyone does it so this buying championship is a bunch of bull.

todddhalter@hotmail.com-what sport dont you buy your championship? Boston Celtics did it, Boston Red sox did it everyone does it so this buying championship is a bunch of bull. Even in the NCAA the big schools offer sweet deals to these kids to come and play for them.

Here's the deal. If the Yankees are going to trade for Tex they are definitely going to have to give up some talent. Melky could definitely end up in this trade. Yes I know he hits like a 5th grader, but his defense is one of the better in the AL. Also included in this mess should be Either Rasner or Kennedy. Throw Sexson in for fun (plus there is no need for like 12 first basemen). Damon can play fulltime left field and throw Nady in center. And in response to Tylercomer91 you should really pay more attention to things before you post. Ohlendorf was included in the trade for Nady.

For this year the Yankees need to keep Giambi around. Yes he's in a slump now, but he always comes out of it. The Yankees need to consider the future and that Matsui has become injury plagued. He might be a possible dump into a trade as well.

In any trade the d'backs make for Tex it should include pitcher Michah Owings

My Deal:
Arizona gets:Tex, Ohman
Atlanta gets:Tracy, Qualls, Owings, Robertson, Burke

I found this on www.yahoosports.com
Source: D'backs and Braves deep into Teixeira trade talk
That could change quickly, though, because a front office source from another team interested in Teixeira just told Yahoo! Sports' Steve Henson that negotiations between the Diamondbacks and Braves were "pretty far along." The Braves are said to be asking for a prospect and either Conor Jackson or Chad Tracy in return.

I believe they should also include Michah Owings with Tracy and make the prospect Connor Robertson

blah blah blah Yankees blah blah blah

[mmascotty] Not to defend Tyler, but he mentioned that very trade, if you would have read his 2:18 a.m. comment.

Rasner? Really - ooooo that sounds so appealing... c'mon!

Yankees fan - go find a blog that actually pertains to you... Maybe one that reads "500 million dollar payroll in '09"

You're right dimel, money makes the world go 'round, I won't deny that...

I am just tired of these "entitled" Yankees...

I just think it's funny to see them have this lucrative payroll & still not a top 5 team...
Not even the best team in NY city for that matter.

why dont the braves just stop signing players whos agent is scott boras. hes a *****. just look at andruw. they wouldnt even have to worry about tex leaving next year if it wasnt for that money hungry hooligan

Boras is a %&#, however so long Anruw and so long Tex...

Yankees fan when you sign Mark Teixeira next year you'll realize that you got just what you have with ARod - A Hall of Fame player that is and never will be clutch. Don't get me wrong I love Tex, but 90% of his rbi's are completely insignificant. If you don't believe me - check his rbi totals after the 7th inning

I found this on www.yahoosports.com
Source: D'backs and Braves deep into Teixeira trade talk
That could change quickly, though, because a front office source from another team interested in Teixeira just told Yahoo! Sports' Steve Henson that negotiations between the Diamondbacks and Braves were "pretty far along." The Braves are said to be asking for a prospect and either Conor Jackson or Chad Tracy in return.

I believe they should also include Michah Owings with Tracy and make the prospect Connor Robertson

The New York Yankees should take some interest in going after atlanta's first basemen Mark Texieria. If i am brian cashman the players that i would offer to atlanta would be the following:

Of- Brett Gardner

1B:Richie Sexson

SP: Darell Rasner

C: Chad Moller

in exchange for

1B: Mark Texieria

C : Brian Mcann

The New York Yankees should take some interest in going after atlanta's first basemen Mark Texieria. If i am brian cashman the players that i would offer to atlanta would be the following:

Of- Brett Gardner

1B:Richie Sexson

SP: Darell Rasner

C: Chad Moller

in exchange for

1B: Mark Texieria

C : Brian Mcann

Thank you ToddHalter, it is absolutely ridiculous how much money the Yankees have. After reading Moneyball I realized how pathetic teams like the Yankees are. They buy up whoever they can without proper research. Xavier Nady is a prime example of how dumb the Yankees are. Not to say Nady won't help the Yankees, I like him a lot, but giving up 4 prospects, 2 of whom are top 10 in the organization is so incredibly stupid.
Anyway I really don't see the Yankees beating out the Diamondbacks in the race for the Diamondbacks. The one thing the Braves need is pitching and that is the one thing the Yankees are afraid to part with. Lets face it the Diamondbacks have better young players than the Yankees do.
Here are my two trades DBACKS then Yankees:
DBACKS: Chad Tracy/Conor Jackson, Micah Owings, Alex Romero, either Parker, Anderson, or Scherzer.
Braves: Ohman, Teixera

Yankees: Melancon, Kennedy, Miranda, Betemit
Braves: Teixera

Thank you ToddHalter, it is absolutely ridiculous how much money the Yankees have. After reading Moneyball I realized how pathetic teams like the Yankees are. They buy up whoever they can without proper research. Xavier Nady is a prime example of how dumb the Yankees are. Not to say Nady won't help the Yankees, I like him a lot, but giving up 4 prospects, 2 of whom are top 10 in the organization is so incredibly stupid.
Anyway I really don't see the Yankees beating out the Diamondbacks in the race for the Diamondbacks. The one thing the Braves need is pitching and that is the one thing the Yankees are afraid to part with. Lets face it the Diamondbacks have better young players than the Yankees do.
Here are my two trades DBACKS then Yankees:
DBACKS: Chad Tracy/Conor Jackson, Micah Owings, Alex Romero, either Parker, Anderson, or Scherzer.
Braves: Ohman, Teixera

Yankees: Melancon, Kennedy, Miranda, Betemit
Braves: Teixera

The Angels and Braves could make a deal soon with Kotchman, Willets, and Adenhardt to the Braves for Tex and Ohman. The Angels could send the Braves Gary Matthews Jr. instead of Willets only if the Angels pick up most of his tab for the Braves to consider him in any deal.

Mikeyy, are you an IDIOT? HAHA

Of- Brett Gardner
1B:Richie Sexson
SP: Darell Rasner
C: Chad Moller
in exchange for
1B: Mark Texieria
C : Brian Mcann

WHAT KINDA AWEFUL TRADE IS THAT? mcann and tex for 4 garbage players? WOW HAHA

Mikeyy, are you an IDIOT? HAHA

Of- Brett Gardner
1B:Richie Sexson
SP: Darell Rasner
C: Chad Moller
in exchange for
1B: Mark Texieria
C : Brian Mcann

WHAT KINDA AWEFUL TRADE IS THAT? mcann and tex for 4 garbage players? WOW HAHA

Mikeyy, are you an IDIOT? HAHA

Of- Brett Gardner
1B:Richie Sexson
SP: Darell Rasner
C: Chad Moller
in exchange for
1B: Mark Texieria
C : Brian Mcann

WHAT KINDA AWEFUL TRADE IS THAT? mcann and tex for 4 garbage players? WOW HAHA

Mikeyy, are you an IDIOT? HAHA

Of- Brett Gardner
1B:Richie Sexson
SP: Darell Rasner
C: Chad Moller
in exchange for
1B: Mark Texieria
C : Brian Mcann

WHAT KINDA AWEFUL TRADE IS THAT? mcann and tex for 4 garbage players? WOW HAHA

if the Yankees go after Teixeira they won't over pay for a guy who could turn around & leave next season....if the Braves price is to high we'll walk away....i'd say Melkey & Kennedy & mabey another mid level prospect....i mean think about it why pay a steep price for a guy who you could sign for cash when the season is over....esp. when next year you prob. won't have Giamb or Sexson & Teixeira can come in & have the position all to himself....don't get me wrong the Yankees are in a mini 2 game hitting slump....but lets face it they have faced two pitchers who give them trouble for whatever reason....what i want to see a little fight & pride....come out tonight and smack the O's around the stadium even this series up then finish up with a win the following night so you can go into the series with the Angles on a strong note....the next couple of days should be intresting alot of rumors will be flying around....

if the Yankees go after Teixeira they won't over pay for a guy who could turn around & leave next season....if the Braves price is to high we'll walk away....i'd say Melkey & Kennedy & mabey another mid level prospect....i mean think about it why pay a steep price for a guy who you could sign for cash when the season is over....esp. when next year you prob. won't have Giamb or Sexson & Teixeira can come in & have the position all to himself....don't get me wrong the Yankees are in a mini 2 game hitting slump....but lets face it they have faced two pitchers who give them trouble for whatever reason....what i want to see a little fight & pride....come out tonight and smack the O's around the stadium even this series up then finish up with a win the following night so you can go into the series with the Angles on a strong note....the next couple of days should be intresting alot of rumors will be flying around....

why does everyone keep saying they are trading McCann, they just signed him to a 5 year extension last year, he is THE BEST htting catcher in baseball and is home grown. Hes going no where.

why does everyone keep saying they are trading McCann? they just signed him to a 5 year extension last year, he is THE BEST htting catcher in baseball and is home grown. Hes going no where.

why does everyone keep saying they are trading McCann? they just signed him to a 5 year extension last year, he is THE BEST htting catcher in baseball and is home grown. Hes going no where.

Why does everyone think McCann is leaving? He is going nowhere because:
1. He is THE BEST hitting catcher
2. They just signed him to a long-term contract last season
3. He is home-grown and a fan favorite
Stop saying they are trading him cuz it won't happen

[nbrown] If you see them (yankee bloggers) talking about the Braves trading McCann, simply ignore it - they obviously have no clue...

I guess they are having Jorge withdrawal.

McCann of course is a staple for the Braves - going nowhere for now & hopefully a Brave for life!

i agree. there is absolutely 0% chance the braves are going to trade McCann. there is a better chance that they will trade francouer, which i wouldnt mind because he is a swinger not a hitter

Brand this may becoming a little late but Arizona is more then willing to part with Michah Owings. He was offered to go to washington in the Rauch trade but instead they took Bonifacio.

First at all, McCann ain't going nowhere, especially to the Yankees. My prediction is that Teixeria will leave the Braves unfortunately because the Braves, sadly are not going to the playoffs. He's going to the Diamondbacks, Ohman is diffcult, either he's going to Detroit or Florida. In August, I wanna see Conor Jackson and Chad Qualls to the Braves.

First at all, McCann ain't going nowhere, especially to the Yankees. My prediction is that Teixeria will leave the Braves unfortunately because the Braves, sadly are not going to the playoffs. He's going to the Diamondbacks, Ohman is diffcult, either he's going to Detroit or Florida. In August, I wanna see Conor Jackson and Chad Qualls to the Braves.

First at all, McCann ain't going nowhere, especially to the Yankees. My prediction is that Teixeria will leave the Braves unfortunately because the Braves, sadly are not going to the playoffs. He's going to the Diamondbacks, Ohman is diffcult, either he's going to Detroit or Florida. In August, I wanna see Conor Jackson and Chad Qualls to the Braves.

First at all, McCann ain't going nowhere, especially to the Yankees. My prediction is that Teixeria will leave the Braves unfortunately because the Braves, sadly are not going to the playoffs. He's going to the Diamondbacks, Ohman is diffcult, either he's going to Detroit or Florida. In August, I wanna see Conor Jackson and Chad Qualls to the Braves.

I think if Tex goes to Arizona Ohman goes with him

Niether brandon jones nor melky cabrera will be playing in the outfield for the braves next year. in fact jones wont even be in the braves oganization. the pirates are asking for brandon jones, brent lillibridge and two class A level minor leagers in exchange for jason bay. out of all the braves' outfield prospects, i can most likely see jordan schafer playing in the majors next year. as for francouer, anyone who gave up on this kid should be ashamed of themselves. he is ONLY 24 YEARS OLD! he won a gold glove last year and demonstrated great power. every player goes through slumps he come around. as far as the braves' pitching concerned, yes they do need pitching and yes i do see ian kennedy coming over in some sort of trade because even if he is only as good as a #3 starter, thats all the braves need. with the money they are saving by letting tex go they are likely to get cc sabathia or ben sheets during the off season along with adam dunn who is way cheaper than tex to play first base next year so if i had to guess id say the braves will look like this next year... LF-Jason Bay CF- Jordan Schafer RF- Jeff Francouer and the pitching rotation will look somethimg like this...
1. Tim Hudsen
2. Jair Jurgens
3. CC Sabathia or Ben Sheets
4. Ian Kennedy
5. Jorge Campillo or Jo Jo Reyes or maybe even Tom Glavine

Niether brandon jones nor melky cabrera will be playing in the outfield for the braves next year. in fact jones wont even be in the braves oganization. the pirates are asking for brandon jones, brent lillibridge and two class A level minor leagers in exchange for jason bay. out of all the braves' outfield prospect, i can most see jordan schafer playing in the majors next year. as for francouer, anyone who gave up on this kid should be ashamed of themselves. he is ONLY 24 YEARS OLD! he won a gold glove last year and demonstrated great power. every player goes through slumps he come around. as far as the braves' pitching concerned, yes they do need pitching and yes i do see ian kennedy coming over in some sort of trade because even if he is only as good as a #3 starter, thats all the braves need. with the money they are saving by letting tex go they are likely to get cc sabathia or ben sheets during the off season along with adam dunn who is way cheaper than tex to play first base next year so if i had to guess id say the braves will look like this next year... LF-Jason Bay CF- Jordan Schafer RF- Jeff Francouer and the pitching rotation will look somethimg like this...
1. Tim Hudsen
2. Jair Jurgens
3. CC Sabathia or Ben Sheets
4. Ian Kennedy
5. Jorge Campillo or Jo Jo Reyes or maybe even Tom Glavine

Niether brandon jones nor melky cabrera will be playing in the outfield for the braves next year. in fact jones wont even be in the braves oganization. the pirates are asking for brandon jones, brent lillibridge and two class A level minor leagers in exchange for jason bay. out of all the braves' outfield prospect, i can most see jordan schafer playing in the majors next year. as for francouer, anyone who gave up on this kid should be ashamed of themselves. he is ONLY 24 YEARS OLD! he won a gold glove last year and demonstrated great power. every player goes through slumps he come around. as far as the braves' pitching concerned, yes they do need pitching and yes i do see ian kennedy coming over in some sort of trade because even if he is only as good as a #3 starter, thats all the braves need. with the money they are saving by letting tex go they are likely to get cc sabathia or ben sheets during the off season along with adam dunn who is way cheaper than tex to play first base next year so if i had to guess id say the braves will look like this next year... LF-Jason Bay CF- Jordan Schafer RF- Jeff Francouer and the pitching rotation will look somethimg like this...
1. Tim Hudsen
2. Jair Jurgens
3. CC Sabathia or Ben Sheets
4. Ian Kennedy
5. Jorge Campillo or Jo Jo Reyes or maybe even Tom Glavine

Niether brandon jones nor melky cabrera will be playing in the outfield for the braves next year. in fact jones wont even be in the braves oganization. the pirates are asking for brandon jones, brent lillibridge and two class A level minor leagers in exchange for jason bay. out of all the braves' outfield prospect, i can most see jordan schafer playing in the majors next year. as for francouer, anyone who gave up on this kid should be ashamed of themselves. he is ONLY 24 YEARS OLD! he won a gold glove last year and demonstrated great power. every player goes through slumps he come around. as far as the braves' pitching concerned, yes they do need pitching and yes i do see ian kennedy coming over in some sort of trade because even if he is only as good as a #3 starter, thats all the braves need. with the money they are saving by letting tex go they are likely to get cc sabathia or ben sheets during the off season along with adam dunn who is way cheaper than tex to play first base next year so if i had to guess id say the braves will look like this next year... LF-Jason Bay CF- Jordan Schafer RF- Jeff Francouer and the pitching rotation will look somethimg like this...
1. Tim Hudsen
2. Jair Jurgens
3. CC Sabathia or Ben Sheets
4. Ian Kennedy
5. Jorge Campillo or Jo Jo Reyes or maybe even Tom Glavine

Dude the Braves may have the money to spend on the Free Agents but man what kind of player wants to play in atlanta???

Money isnt everything look at NHL Sundin would rather play for a team with a chance at a cup 7.5m a year then a team that sucks who offered 2 years 10m EACH YEAR