Olney heard that "Atlanta hasn't gotten fully engaged yet" in their attempt to augment their outfield.
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Well the Nationals GM said that they are shopping Johnson, Willingham and Kearns.
Hopefully we can grab Willingham since he wont be a FA till 2012 and that gives us plenty of room to develop Heyward.
Would be kinda sick to get Ankiel somehow. Let Schafer get his stuff together in AAA for the rest of the year
by drumzalicious on May 27, 2009 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes i was saying Ankiel and Willingham
Nice Lineup of
Escobar SS
Ankiel CF
Chipper 3B
Willingham LF
McCann C
Kotchman 1B
FYF RF
Kelly 2B
by drumzalicious on May 27, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would go with...
Yunel
Kotch
Chip
Ankiel
McCann
Willingham
Kelly
Diaz RF (yeah, I went there)
SubParr
by nick9314 on May 28, 2009 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ankiel and Willingham? Not just no.
Both Ankiel and Willingham are hitting less than .245, and both would cost Atlanta good prospects in return. Both are mediocre players. Ankiel is a rental who would walk after 2009. It seems to me that history has already taught us not to make trades like this.
Making trades isn’t as easy as it sounds. Fans pick out players in other organizations and pan over them, but nobody knows what those GMs are demanding in return.
It is my personal opinion that Frank Wren has been patient for four reasons:
1) It’s still May.
2) Nobody is running away with the lead in the NL East Division, and the Braves have remained within a couple of games of the leaders.
3) I think it’s pretty clear that Bobby Cox likes Garrett Anderson, and believes he will warm up at the plate.
4) These trades cost prospects. When opposing GMs know your team has a specific weakness that you need to fill, they always try to sell high and give you their least desirable players, undervaluing your best prospects in the conversations.
Wren knows he has a good enough pitching staff to contend, and he also knows the future of the franchise depends on prospects like Hanson, DeVall, Spruill, Hernandez, Heyward, Freeman. I think Wren will showcase a few guys like Medlen, but he isn’t going to cough up the key young guys upon whom the future of the franchise depends. I think we all know there will be some moves to come, but I seriously doubt Wren will do anything foolish. If that means targeting 2010 and 2011 over 2009, it might be the smart move in the long run.
by Messenger on May 30, 2009 10:42 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m not a huge Willingham fan, but fuck at this point he seems like a great option. Why hasn’t that deal been completed yet?
by Smoltz's Beard on May 27, 2009 9:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nationals GM just said it today. Wonder what they would want, of course they want pitching but what else
by drumzalicious on May 27, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously…it needs to happen pronto. RH outfielder with power potential who knows how to take a walk. Do work Wren.
by Smoltz's Beard on May 27, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree………….
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by HEYJUDE on May 28, 2009 3:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is it that simpel?
Do you really believe trades are that simple?
by Messenger on May 30, 2009 10:44 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes! Of course it is…just like in the video games, right?
by Smoltz's Beard on May 30, 2009 12:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really?
What the fuck is everyones obsession with Willingham. The dude sucks cow nuts when it comes to hitting the ball. It just seems like everyone is reaching to far here.
Proof that when posting while high or intoxicated can lead to some really funny posts
by bravesrbaseball on May 29, 2009 2:58 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
because an actually farm-porn boy who really sucks cow-nuts for a living would post better numbers than anyone our current outfield.
Logan Schafer for 2009 ROY!!! Go Wolverine!!! SNKT!
Call the Braves office and demand Anderson be stripped of #18. He doesn't deserve that hallowed number!
by Rhyno18 on May 29, 2009 7:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the dude has just started getting regular playing time and he is still posting better numbers than our whole offense a DEF upgrade
by drumzalicious on May 29, 2009 10:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t care if Willingham buys walks if he comes here, he isn’t the answer to any question we have. Give B Jones a chance before you throw away prospects on another could be player.
Proof that when posting while high or intoxicated can lead to some really funny posts
by bravesrbaseball on May 29, 2009 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He can take a walk and hit for power…seems somewhat obvious to me.
by Smoltz's Beard on May 29, 2009 11:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
agree........
Most of you guys are thinking about winning the division. Willingham is not the kind of player that is going to take us to the top. We play in one of the toughest division in baseball ppl. We need a bobber. Jermaine Dye, Ankiel, or even Maggalio. Come guys think big, not small. We have the pitching, just need some real power
by AlRoBraves95 on May 30, 2009 1:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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