Braves Trade Deadline Rumors

Wed, Jul 10

CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports that the Orioles and Braves "are among many teams" who have inquired about Mariners' reliever Oliver Perez.

Advice: Perez has found new life in the Mariners' bullpen, posting a 1.89 ERA and 46 strikeouts over 33 1/3 innings this season. While his velocity was lacking during his final days in New York, he's averaging close to 93 mph on his heater this year and his slider has returned as a legitimate weapon. Competing executives tell Heyman that he may come cheaper than White Sox left-hander Matt Thornon. We should also hear plenty of chatter about Kendrys Morales and Raul Ibanez in the coming weeks, though Heyman hears that the Mariners are reluctant to start selling off their veterans
 
I'd like to see 2 or 3 relief pitchers added - Kimbrel/Avilan/Varvaro/Walden are locked in, Wood should probably be in the minors and I don't have much confidence in Ayala or Carpenter or really anyone in the minors.
 
BRule said:
Saw a blurb on Uggla the other day on Roto:

Dan Uggla said Monday that the new prescription for his contacts have greatly improved his vision at the plate.Uggla has battled vision issues all year and will undergo Lasik surgery after the season is over. He's batted .277/.327/.574 with three homers and 12 RBI over his last 12 games, though, and gives plenty of credit to his new contacts. "There are some at-bats when it does not feel like it's quite there," Uggla said. "But more times than not, it's night-and-day different."

Now if someone wants Uggla, I still trade him....but maybe this was really his problem and he will be back to normal at the plate?
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I think you have to be pretty naive to believe that Uggla's problem was this. He's had plenty of bad AB's since the new "eyes". I'm skeptical.
 
Uggla is a likable player and I wish he would have a career 2nd half because with his struggles in Atlanta it would be bitter sweet for him.
 
If MLBTR is thorough, then it looks like only the D-backs are in on Peavy, and the only name coming up is Delgado. Wren should at least kick the tires. As solid as the rotation seems to be, there would be question marks going into the second half and post-season. It's not known how Beachy will respond. Medlin isn't close to what he was a year ago. Minor is the only relatively sure thing. Wouldn't it make sense to consider an ace, like Peavy, if there's a chance to get him?
 
Per Peter Gammons, "every GM ive talked to say the mariners want premier prospects for LHP rel. O. Perez, Furbush, B. Moran."
premier prospects??
 
There are quite a few selling teams with competent relievers to trade. I think Wren should be patient. Wouldn't be surprised if it turned out to be a buyers market. Wait until a trade or two has been made to get a sense of the market. We don't have to be the first unless it is a really good deal. And with Wood and possibly Maholm as options in the pen, we don't HAVE to make a deal.
 
yeezus said:
Per Peter Gammons, "every GM ive talked to say the mariners want premier prospects for LHP rel. O. Perez, Furbush, B. Moran."
premier prospects??
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Yeah, Mariners do that then settle at the deadline typically. not a horrible approach. Hope some teams overpays and then settle down, rarely hurts especially with a reliever since they have minimal value.

What's dumb is that the Mets and Twins won't consider trading Parnell or Perkins. Bad teams shouldn't hold onto top relievers. If the Braves start stinking we better ship Kimbrel off to the highest bidder.
 
zitothebrave said:
Yeah, Mariners do that then settle at the deadline typically. not a horrible approach. Hope some teams overpays and then settle down, rarely hurts especially with a reliever since they have minimal value.

What's dumb is that the Mets and Twins won't consider trading Parnell or Perkins. Bad teams shouldn't hold onto top relievers. If the Braves start stinking we better ship Kimbrel off to the highest bidder.
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agreed, and those two aren't even close to kimbrel. they're treating them like cornerstones.
 
I dont think the need for a reliever is that great. What contender has a better big 3 in the pen that Kimbrel/Walden/Avilan? I use Wood in more high leverage situations. If need be use Beachy out of the pen. I think if we do make a trade its going to be for a marginal veteran reliever anyways.
 
If Wren is only targeting a LH reliever I think he's making a mistake. We are in better shape than most teams with Avilan and Wood. I just think a set up man that can get both lefties and righties out consistently is what's needed. Regardless of what arm they throw with. Crain would be perfect if he's healthy.
 
Oliver Perez would be an excellent pickup although his splits vs LHP are not as good. I like Matt Thornton too.

By the way this is Cokeman aka RHT10 from the Scout boards. pfiggy invited me to join this forum so I am in and done with the crap Scout boards.
 
Bye Week said:
Oliver Perez would be an excellent pickup although his splits vs LHP are not as good. I like Matt Thornton too.

By the way this is Cokeman aka RHT10 from the Scout boards. pfiggy invited me to join this forum so I am in and done with the crap Scout boards.
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Welcome aboard! I was wondering who you were when I validated. WHYYY YOU MAKE SO DIFFICULT JUST MAKE IT RHT10 so everybody knows! :cooter:
 
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