Braves trade LaStella

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Cubs acquired INF Tommy La Stella and ATL's No. 4 international signing bonus slot for RHP Arodys Vizcaino and 3 int. signing bonus slots

--Mark Gonzales--
 
That tells me they will be spending their cash on the international FA's.

Also would assume Gosselin is our starting 2nd baseman until Peraza comes up in July.
 
Just made it back to the big league this year after having arm/shoulder problems. Only appeared in 5 games but in the minors was still pretty good. WHIP was inflated because of his arm trouble.
 
Kind of an oddball move.

I think La Stella has a shot and Vizcaino is coming off an injury. Never can have too many hard-throwers and Viz is that if healthy.

I find it hard to believe they'd hand the 2B job to Gosselin, but who knows.
 
goldfly said:
So hart and company hate frank wren so much they are going to trade for anyone he traded away
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That was pretty much my first thought, too. I think we could've got more from Oakland. They know the value a player like Stella! can bring to a team.
 
Mixed feelings. I like the possibility of Vizcaino being utilized in the late innings (and could allow us more comfort in moving, say, Carpenter) but I also think the Braves might've gotten more for LaStella from another team. The international slots are interesting, I suppose.

I hope Zito is ok when he finds out this news.
 
50PoundHead said:
Kind of an oddball move.

I think La Stella has a shot and Vizcaino is coming off an injury. Never can have too many hard-throwers and Viz is that if healthy.

I find it hard to believe they'd hand the 2B job to Gosselin, but who knows.
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Personally think it was more about clearing the way for Peraza to step in the second he's ready and the international pool concerns (even if it's not Moncada).

If Tommy was keeping the spot warm for Jose (which we all assume), and he didn't hit during April we wouldn't have gotten *hit for him.
 
This trade indicates there is less of a chance Peraza will be moved to another position of need (say third or center). More than ever he is our second baseman of the future. Probably not right out of spring training, but at some point in 2015 he'll be playing second and batting in one of the top two spots in the order.

Having Viz back increases the chances that Walden or Carpenter is traded.
 
blueagleace1 said:
That tells me they will be spending their cash on the international FA's.

Also would assume Gosselin is our starting 2nd baseman until Peraza comes up in July.
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Phil Gosselin will not start the year as the starting 2nd baseman. I think will still acquire one, because might not be ready until 2016.
 
Strange that we would trade Tommy, who is one of the few OBP guys we have, for another pitcher dealing with arm problems. I guess the international slots/money gained might make up the difference. But I hate to see Tommy go. Best of luck to him..
 
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