Sale Event: Braves Excess Talent
Given the Braves depth with their pitching staff, they are very confident that they’ll be able to get through the season, even if they sustain key injuries. Frank Wren did a good job of putting together an array of options the team can choose from to fill their needs. Because of this, we were in a great position going into Spring Training. However, since everyone has preformed so well this spring, especially in the pitching department, the Braves have an excess of talent. As rival clubs begin to fill out their rosters, they’re turning to Wren in an attempt to fill needs of their respective clubs. An outfielder (Gregor Blanco, Josh Anderson, or Brandon Jones) could be traded and contribute to a big league club this season. Wren has also received inquiries about various pitchers in camp that the Braves may not necessarily have a place for this season but could contribute to a big league club (Jo-Jo Reyes, Charlie Morton, James Parr, Jorge Campillo, Buddy Carlyle, Manny Acosta, and Jeff Bennett). Martin Prado could also be moved and serve as an every-day infielder. None of these moves would so significantly affect our depth that it’d hurt our chances in 2009.
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