Glaus

by kalesi on Aug 30, 2010 10:23 AM EDT

The staff at MLBTR mentioned Troy Glaus as a potential waiver trade to one of the competing AL teams in need of a DH/1B. Glaus has been hitting well on his rehab assignment and apparently has attracted some attention. His salary is still reasonable, but his decreased mobility makes him less valuable to a NL team.

It brings up an interesting point...

If the World Series is the goal (and it is), why would the Braves dump Glaus? If the Braves have to potentially play three games in an AL ballpark in October, who would be our designated hitter? Diaz? Melky? At what point do the Braves actually want to keep a DH?

Aside from acting as a potential DH, I still think Glaus needs to stay. If the playoffs started tomorrow, the Braves, Phillies, Reds, and Padres would be in the tournament. That's two ballparks that rank as a hitter's paradise. Even when Glaus was struggling, he hit a veritable ton of deep flys that were caught shy of the warning track at the Ted. Those balls are five rows deep in Cincy and CBP. In those parks, a game can be decided on what is genearlly a fly ball at every other stadium.

I personally think Glaus can help us. No, he's not going to be black hole at third base anymore. However, he still hits with pop and can give us one more veteran bat with playoff experience. I say keep him in Atlanta. He has worked his tail off for the Braves this year, playing hurt most of the season. Certainly has earned my respect.

Go Braves.

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I don’t think Glaus will be moved unless the prospect offered in return is clearly above average. As much as the Braves love Freeman, I don’t think they want to count on him to back-up 1B and pinch hit in a division race and then in the playoffs. Bobby loves his vets. But if the Braves were offered a high ceiling prospect of some sort, they have to consider it.

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by Rhyno18 on Aug 30, 2010 10:44 AM EDT reply actions

This

FW’s gotta be taking the old “put them on waivers just to see if you get a serious bite” approach. I’d be shocked if the front office were actively shopping him with any amount of effort.

by J-Freak on Aug 30, 2010 12:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Maybe if Lee were 100% healthy it would make sense, but he isn’t, so, at the very least, we need the 1B depth that Glaus will provide.

by Lennox on Aug 30, 2010 10:58 AM EDT reply actions

Agreed...

the depth he provides, and slugging he can bring, means he’s staying. If we were offered a high quality prospect, or someone that could help right away (although then why would a team give that up to get Glaus?) then maybe, but that doesn’t seem possible, and if we’re pushing for a World Series Glaus gives too much value to dump. McLouth, KK, they could be dumped, but not Glaus. Especially with the way he’s slugging at AAA. Now if only we can turn back the clock on those legs so he could play 3B back like he did 5 or so years ago.

by Mr. Sanchez on Aug 30, 2010 11:19 AM EDT up reply actions

and Lee's swing is just not there this year...

…not sure it ever will be. at some point i could see a platoon happening, especially if glaus starts hitting again.

by toppleprone on Aug 30, 2010 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions

I gained a lot of respect for Glaus this year, and cannot agree more, he worked his tail off for the Braves this year. Tampa Bay wants a DH, they have plenty to offer. Still, I hope we keep Glaus, he’s done what’s been asked of him and voluteered for more, I like that in a player.

Heyward is pretty good

by bighop on Aug 30, 2010 10:59 AM EDT reply actions

He’d never get to Tampa on waivers, the Red Sox would claim him first.

by Lennox on Aug 30, 2010 11:07 AM EDT up reply actions

I’ll take Desmond Jennings for him…..

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by kauf67 on Aug 30, 2010 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions

Yuh that and....

We’re gonna want a pretty decent prospect, or sum kinda player package deal 4 him & I really dont see any of those AL teams givin up anything 4 Troy. Also he, Derrick Lee, and a few other of our bench players will be key down the road…

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by Dirtybyrdatl4life on Aug 30, 2010 11:53 AM EDT reply actions

I believe

There might have been a thought to trade him had Lee come over and been the force we were hoping he’d be but since he hasn’t then I seriously doubt we see him traded. They wont risk Freeman coming up and being a bust and having no other option.

by drumzalicious on Aug 30, 2010 12:58 PM EDT reply actions

Just not reliable enough

Troy Glaus is not the kind of DH I would be looking for in the postseason. He is too prone to the strikeout and or double play. I really hope Ive seen the last of Try in an Atlanta Braves jersey

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by Simon Damrow on Aug 30, 2010 3:06 PM EDT reply actions

There is no try.

Do. Or do not.

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by UMDBHIK on Aug 30, 2010 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions

Right, why would we want the guy who is 2nd on our team in HRs and Walks to DH for us?

We should get Heyward out of the lineup as well, too likely to strikeout or double play.

by Lennox on Aug 30, 2010 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Heyward could use some seasoning in the minors.

Also, this team does not get clutch hits.

This guy wants to suck all the cubs dick can he not have an unbias some what partition reguards
by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT

by justincredubil02 on Aug 30, 2010 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions

Still think we should have left him down to start the year?

that 2-3 game difference he made seems kind of important right now.

by Mr. Sanchez on Aug 30, 2010 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions

Ask me after do/don’t sign him.

This guy wants to suck all the cubs dick can he not have an unbias some what partition reguards
by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT

by justincredubil02 on Aug 30, 2010 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions

In that case, I am thrilled that you are not the GM.

This guy wants to suck all the cubs dick can he not have an unbias some what partition reguards
by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT

by justincredubil02 on Aug 30, 2010 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions

Like Glaus use him b/c he is not going to be Brave after this season.

Troy Glaus is still a truly good MLB player granted he is never going to hit 30+ anymore but getting him back on Wednesday is going to be huge. I say use him up b/c ATL is not going to resign him after this season anyway. Freddie Freeman has had enough time, worked it all out in the minors even went through AAA and next year and years to come it is his time to shine. Really we should be or need to find in the offseason a legitimate 3B replacement for Chipper, resign our strong bench players, make a decision on closer and setup man, and lastly it would be nice to have someone on this team that has some speed that could him leadoff and I not bashing the BEAST THAT IS M. PRADO but I miss the days of Grissom and Furcal, and the speed which is what this team has lacked for many seasons now. Still love Glaus and cannot wait to get him back and see him playing at 3B-DH-1B whatever have you.

Just b/c MLBTR post something doesn’t mean it is going to happen, Glaus is not going anywhere until the final out of the Braves post season run is recorded and I hope it ends with a championship in tow.

Go braves !

by Holty_Panthers_Fan on Aug 30, 2010 11:32 PM EDT reply actions