The hurricane of trade rumors centered around Shelby Miller have turned into a concrete trade, as the Braves and Diamondbacks have reportedly come to an agreement on a trade centered around Miller.
Sources: #DBacks agree to acquire Shelby Miller from #Braves, pending a review of medical records.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 9, 2015
There's no word yet on the return, but one thing is for certain: The Braves won't be receiving A.J. Pollock in this deal, despite the fact that the Braves were rumored to have been "insisting" on receiving Pollock in a potential deal. What we do know now is that the Braves will be getting OF Ender Inciarte in this deal.
#Braves are getting Ender Inciarte plus for Shelby Miller from #Diamondbacks
— Joel Sherman (@Joelsherman1) December 9, 2015
UPDATE (8:30 PM EST) -- The Braves are going to receive SS prospect and Arizona's #1 pick from 2015, Dansby Swanson in this deal. They'll also be getting pitching prospect Aaron Blair.
Hearing from multiple sources Ender Inciarte, Aaron Blair and Dansby Swanson are involved in the Shelby Miller deal.
— Nick Piecoro (@nickpiecoro) December 9, 2015
If this is legit, then this is an absolute coup for the Braves. There's surely more info to come, so keep it right here for further updates.
UPDATE (8:45 PM EST) -- According to Joel Sherman, the Braves will be throwing in a minor league reliever along with Shelby.
So it is Inciarte, Swansby and Blair from #Dbacks to #Braves for Miller and minor lge rlvr
— Joel Sherman (@Joelsherman1) December 9, 2015
Now, we're hearing that the minor leaguer is recently-acquired prospect Gabe Speier. Nice knowing you, Gabe. It was fun while it lasted!
So, to summarize the deal:
Arizona gets: RHP Shelby Miller and LHP Gabe Speier
Atlanta gets: OF Ender Inciarte, SS Dansby Swanson, RHP Aaron Blair
After the Touki Toussaint trade and now this, I would not be opposed to the Braves doing further business with the Diamondbacks because WOW.