Braves Trade Deadline Rumors

[CrimsonCowboy]

Gammons also tweeting that Gregorson is not being traded

[Julio3000]

Cherington did an amazing job providing both of the other teams what they wanted without giving up much himself. A real smoke-and-mirrors three-way.

As opposed to a coke-and-mirrors three-way, which is just, you know, Wednesday night for some folks.

But yes, agreed. They got a guy with another year of team control and an arm for a player who's redundant in their system.

[gilesfan]

Of course he is.....Padres would be stupid to not trade him. They aren't going anywhere for a long time.

The Pads have a pretty damn good nucleus and just added a pitcher that should thrive in Petco (Kennedy).

If they were your team, we'd hear how they are on the cusp of greatness.

[nsacpi]

I still say it's a mistake not getting a RH arm for the pen. It obviously can still happen after today but still a mistake.

Keep in mind that a starter will go to the pen come the playoffs. Maybe two starters if all 6 of our current starters (Minor, Medlen, Teheran, Maholm, Beachy, Wood) are healthy and pitching well.

[Heyward]

Keep in mind that a starter will go to the pen come the playoffs. Maybe two starters if all 6 of our current starters (Minor, Medlen, Teheran, Maholm, Beachy, Wood) are healthy and pitching well.

That's true but we pretty much have one high leverage righty out of the pen in Walden.

Outside of that, nothing great from the right side.

[thethe]

The Pads have a pretty damn good nucleus and just added a pitcher that should thrive in Petco (Kennedy).

If they were your team, we'd hear how they are on the cusp of greatness.

What is their nucleus? They are not close to competing at all.

Don't be upset because your Nationals suck.

[CrimsonCowboy]

David O'Brien ‏@ajcbraves 49s
T-minus 33 minutes, and all is believed to be quiet on the #Braves trade front.

[gilesfan]

What is their nucleus? They are not close to competing at all.

Don't be upset because your Nationals suck.

Headley, Alonso, Gykorko, Grandel, Cabrera, Kuebke, Kelly, Kennedy....and they grow bullpen arms.

[elmonthc]

As opposed to a coke-and-mirrors three-way, which is just, you know, Wednesday night for some folks.

But yes, agreed. They got a guy with another year of team control and an arm for a player who's redundant in their system.

Smoke and mirrors must be a gateway saying.

[elmonthc]

Headley, Alonso, Gykorko, Grandel, Cabrera, Kuebke, Kelly, Kennedy....and they grow bullpen arms.

You sound.like thethe talking about the cavs.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Being reported the Braves did talk to the Yankees about Hughes, but it doesn't look like it will happen.

[gilesfan]

You sound.like thethe talking about the cavs.

The Pads will win the West within the next 3 years. The Cavs won win the East in 20 years.

[Dunit24]

Pads will win the West in next 3 yrs?

LOL they might but only if LA and SF completely dismantle. Its possible though. Heck, anything is possible.

[Bye Week]

I would be interested in Hughes as well. I mentioned him just the other day.

[Heyward]

The Pads will win the West within the next 3 years. The Cavs won win the East in 20 years.

Lol the Pads aren't winning the West in the next 3 years.

[cajunrevenge]

I was wondering why the Braves didnt go after Hughes. I wont be surprised if they sign him in the offseason and he does very well with the Braves.

[thethe]

Headley, Alonso, Gykorko, Grandel, Cabrera, Kuebke, Kelly, Kennedy....and they grow bullpen arms.

I rest my case.

[gilesfan]

I rest my case.

They are 50-58 this year with massive injuries that no other team in baseball could even compare to. They are going to be a really good team if they can keep their core together.

You do realize those offensive players would have massive increases in numbers if they played outside of Petco, right?

[thethe]

They are 50-58 this year with massive injuries that no other team in baseball could even compare to. They are going to be a really good team if they can keep their core together.

You do realize those offensive players would have massive increases in numbers if they played outside of Petco, right?

So you are saying once they leave the Padres in a couple of years they will put up better numbers but the Padres will still be good?

[Bye Week]

I was wondering why the Braves didnt go after Hughes. I wont be surprised if they sign him in the offseason and he does very well with the Braves.

I agree. He would be a great sign at the right price.