Winter Meetings Open Thread: Day 1
I'll post these each day so we can add any interesting tidbits we find around the web, or just talk about the activity or lack there of, though, I think we'll have some level of activity. We are apparently shopping for a lefty setup man and a backup shortstop, as well as perhaps an upgrade in centerfield if one should materialize. Here is some of the early buzz and "pre-stories":
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette says that we were interested in center fielder Chris Duffy last year as part of the LaRoche deal:
Duffy has been discussed by some Braves fans on this site and others, but he's not much more of a desirable option than the players we already have scheduled to compete for the center field spot.
Buster Olney over at ESPN stirred the pot the other day when he said this, which is less of a rumor than a columnist thinking out loud:
I don't know that we would be in on Cordero. We just don't need him.
It will also be interesting to see if a market actually materializes for Andruw Jones. Many folks think that he will eventually wind up in Dodger blue, but still other sources say Rowand is higher on their priority list.
I'm sure David O'Brien over at the AJC will "file" a new blog with any updates about the goings-on at the winter meetings today. So I'll put that link up and try to highlight the important parts while leaving out any references to motorcycles, cigars, Nashville area diners, music lyrics, or any other ego-stroking that may crop up.
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Why not ...
by taney71 on Dec 3, 2007 10:37 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Also ...
Right now we got these starting pitchers for sure:
John Smoltz
Tim Hudson
Tom Glavine
We need a 4 and 5 starter. I'm guessing Jurrgens or Reyes are the best options but would it hurt to trade for another quality (3-4) starter type pitcher?
by taney71 on Dec 3, 2007 10:40 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Chuckie James
by 17843 on Dec 3, 2007 11:45 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
I like
After thinking about it James might be better than Glavine at this point in their careers. Any thoughts?
by taney71 on Dec 3, 2007 12:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I'd agree
by 17843 on Dec 3, 2007 4:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Duffy
by bravessuperbeast on Dec 3, 2007 12:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Also...
The Braves' long-standing interest in Coco Crisp has cooled due to their desire for only a one-year stopgap in center field -- Crisp is signed for $4.75 million next season and $5.75 million in 2009. Free agent Corey Patterson, a native of Atlanta, could be a fit, but the Braves are content to go with some combination of Gregor Blanco, Josh Anderson and Jordan Schafer next season.
Coco has been mentioned many times, but not so much Corey Patterson. It's something anyway.
by mccannfan on Dec 3, 2007 12:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
It sounds more and more like were are settled
by bravessuperbeast on Dec 3, 2007 12:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
No chance
by bravessuperbeast on Dec 3, 2007 12:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
ego-stroking
I'm just saying..
by jjschiller on Dec 3, 2007 1:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
me too... just saying...
by gondeee on Dec 3, 2007 3:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Duffy??? Cordero???
Cordero is not even the best RP on his own team. On opening day, I think we'll have Soriano, Moylan, Acosta, Devine, Yates, Resop and a lefty in the bullpen.
by ejruiz on Dec 3, 2007 4:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
is it just me
hopefully james can return to his '06 form and hold up the 3 spot, with jurrgens hopefully being able to excell enough during the season to pass glavine for that 4 spot. then glavine will be at home
by MIZIKE74 on Dec 3, 2007 7:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
To be honest
by Hizilla on Dec 3, 2007 10:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
actually...
by Doghnut on Dec 3, 2007 11:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

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