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Post by The X-Factor on Aug 13, 2007 12:36:47 GMT -5
Atlanta Braves trade: CF Jeff Franceour C Brian McCann SP Bubba Nelson 1st round pick
Anaheim Angels trade: 3B Troy Glaus CF Torii Hunter MR Brendan Donelly
Reason: We want to win now. I think we had a huge hole at 3B and CF and we've filled this nice with Glaus and Hunter. Glaus and Hunter are young enough so that dealing Franceour and McCann doesn't hurt to much. With this deal I think we have the best all-around line-up with both pitching and batting. Donnelly will also shore up my MR hole.
Good deal.
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Post by Dan on Aug 13, 2007 12:40:01 GMT -5
I agree.
First round pick is in this years draft. I grab some all around wonderful talent. McCann is the catcher of the future, when Benji goes. Jeff Franceour will secure the outfield, he will be a big piece to this organization. Lastly Bubba Nelson, not only has a cool name, he is a stud pitching prospect, who has started off really well. I see a future in all of them. Plus that pick should turn into something.
I hate losing such good players now, but lets be frank, we are not winning anything this year, might as well look to the future now. I think I have the best farm system in the game.
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Post by duce on Aug 13, 2007 13:08:50 GMT -5
crazy deal. i guess LAA is throwin it in sorta. great prospects tho.
ATL gets the better of this but i sure hope they can pay for these players. i think thats about 83M in payroll?
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Post by Spencer on Aug 13, 2007 13:11:28 GMT -5
I like this deal for Dan. I think Chris has put a lot of pressure on himself to win this year. If his team doesnt perform, itll be very frustrating.
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Post by The X-Factor on Aug 13, 2007 14:00:16 GMT -5
crazy deal. i guess LAA is throwin it in sorta. great prospects tho. ATL gets the better of this but i sure hope they can pay for these players. i think thats about 83M in payroll? yeah but 10mill is coming off the books next season with Maddux I don't plan on re-signing him.
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Post by Mark on Aug 13, 2007 14:25:21 GMT -5
Whoa, just lost both of my suitors for Glavine.
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