teixeirapalooza Stories - Talking Chop
Who will be the Next Braves Player to get Traded?
We have officially concluded Teixeirapalooza, and now we get to hear all the beat writers and announcers trot out the phrase "Casey at the bat" nine million times. By the way, that phrase is henceforth officially banned from this website. From MLB.com, here's a look at the market for our next...
Our First Baseman: Casey Kotchman
At least Kotchman is easier to spell than Teixeira. At the risk of getting told not to, I'm going to post some snippets from Baseball America's evaluation of our new first baseman Casey Kotchman. Here is a snippet of his evaluation from 2004 (when he was ranked as the top prospect in the Angels...
Are You Excited About Casey Kotchman?
Frank Wren is excited..... are you excited. I, personally, am tepid at this point.
Teixeira Traded to Angels
The conclusion of... According to ESPN's Jayson Stark, the Braves have traded Mark Teixeira to the Angels for Casey Kotchman and Steven Marek. Keep in mind this is early and the details of these trades when first reported are often times foggy. Kotchman was pulled off the field during pregame...
The Tim Hudson Injury Impact on a Mark Teixeira Trade
The doom and gloom of yesterday's news that Tim Hudson may have a serious elbow injury is apparently sending ripples through the discussions surrounding the Mark Teixeira trade, and any other possible trades that the Braves may be conducting in the next 48 hours. This development was recently noted...
Six Braves the Subject of Trade Talks
Could we see a Florida Marlins-style fire sale with the Braves in the next 48 hours? Here's this bit from AJC editorial columnist Jeff Schultz: Frank Wren, the general manager, who said “a half-dozen” roster players are the subject of trade conversations and that, yes, discussions...
Tuesday is the Braves' Decision Day
Here is the latest from Jayson Stark at ESPN: Add the Dodgers and Yankees to the list of teams that have expressed some level of interest in Mark Teixeira.According to clubs that have spoken with the Braves, the bulk of their conversations continue to be with the four primary teams identified...
Teixeira Trade Boiling Down to Angels and Diamondbacks
Those have been the two most active clubs in pursuing Mark Teixeira the past couple of weeks. This is the latest from Ken Rosenthal: Not only do the Angels want Teixeira, but they also would be interested in an expanded deal that would include one of the Braves' left-handed relievers, Will Ohman...
Tuesday Applesauce
Jerry Manual throws his support behind Fernando Tatis, and for good reason. The Mets don't have any better options right now, and Tatis continues to defy all logic by hitting incredibly well. Ryan church *may* be back soon, and the Mets *may* trade for Raul Ibanez, but right now...
Ohman Could be Key in Teixeira Deal
The forgotten, but perhaps more sought after Braves player as we near the trading deadline, is left-handed reliever Will Ohman. Much like left-handed reliever Ron Mahay was the sweetener for the Rangers in last year's Mark Teixeira trade, Ohman could be this year's deal-sweetener. Many teams seem...
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