Braves in the mix for Cuban Shortstop

[tvsportscaster]

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/0...-guerrero.html

[Bdawg2309]

can he play 3rd/2nd?

[Braves1976]

I saw that, I wonder if we're really interested.

[Braves1976]

can he play 3rd/2nd?

Since he's a shortstop, you'd expect so. But while that's usually the case, it isn't always.

[Bdawg2309]

"average range and arm strength suggests a future at second base"

[Braves1976]

"average range and arm strength suggests a future at second base"

Hmm, almost sounds like Pastornicky. Maybe a bit better arm though.

[Garmel]

Yeah, he's been around a 1.0 OPS the last three years. I'd look at him for sure.

[Bdawg2309]

Hmm, almost sounds like Pastornicky. Maybe a bit better arm though.

there was a tweet that had said the dodgers signed him for 7/32. that he signed was wrong, but apparently the $$ is in the right ballpark

[Braves1976]

there was a tweet that had said the dodgers signed him for 7/32. that he signed was wrong, but apparently the $$ is in the right ballpark

If the Dodgers really want him, I don't see us beating their offer assuming our interest is accurate. But if it comes down to us and the Twins I'd expect he'd sign with us.

[The Chosen One]

Actually is quite comical how the Dodgers are throwing around money at a more ridiculous rate like the early 2000's Yankees.

[tvsportscaster]

David O'Brien‏@ajcbraves3m
#Braves have evaluated Cuban SS Alexander Guerrero, interested if price is right. Would move to 2B or 3B, obviously not play SS for ATL

[thethe]

I'd take the risk. More of these guys are working out.

[thethe]

Actually is quite comical how the Dodgers are throwing around money at a more ridiculous rate like the early 2000's Yankees.

Yup. Its not right.

[Braves1976]

David O'Brien‏@ajcbraves3m
#Braves have evaluated Cuban SS Alexander Guerrero, interested if price is right. Would move to 2B or 3B, obviously not play SS for ATL

That makes sense and good to see our interest. I'm just doubtful that the price will be right (thanks mostly to the Dodgers interest).

[Carp]

Dodgers will be back on bottom before too long. Ethier contract is already looking like an albatross. Kemp's may be as well if he can't stay on the field. Crawford and Gonzo will be in Ethier category before too long. Some awful, awful, contracts they have.

[tvsportscaster]

The fact they're taking a look at him, leads me to believe that perhaps the Braves have become disenchanted with Dan Uggla and are looking for a replacement.

[The Chosen One]

The fact they're taking a look at him, leads me to believe that perhaps the Braves have become disenchanted with Dan Uggla and are looking for a replacement.

I think that was a dead giveaway... but moreseo to probably invest long term.

Perhaps Puig convinces him to come over.

[thethe]

The fact they're taking a look at him, leads me to believe that perhaps the Braves have become disenchanted with Dan Uggla and are looking for a replacement.

Agreed. They will sell Uggla to the highest bidder this of season.

[drewdat]

Agreed. They will sell Uggla to the highest bidder this of season.

More like least low non-objector?

[ramadon101]

If the Braves agree to pickup a large portion of Uggla's contract, I suspect there may be a handful of teams with interest. As has been discussed here ad naseum already, he's approximately a league average 2B (he's just drastically overpaid). However since the remainder of his contract term is short, and most everything can be solved with throwing in money, I think those who think there won't be a market will be somewhat surprised (perhaps not pleasantly - I'm not saying we'll get back anything of value for him).