Quote (austinhb @ Jul 17 2011 10:22pm)

Weird because they are stacked in that department, maybe they are looking for bullpen help

Quote (EwokHellKite @ Jul 17 2011 09:23pm)

Well, we have none of that... unless they want Proctor/Sherrill/Linebrink.
Would love me some upton though

Quote (austinhb @ Jul 17 2011 10:24pm)

We got some pretty damned good relief prospects such as Abreu or Ascensio or even Vizcaino

Quote (EwokHellKite @ Jul 17 2011 09:26pm)

delgado leapfrogged vizcaino on braves prospect ratings by our organization.. he's still like 40 compared to vizcaino's 11 on other top prospect sheets

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While the Braves might not make a huge splash on this year’s trade market, they will be certainly be active in their search to land a right-handed reliever and right-handed hitting outfielder.

An American League scout proved more specific Friday when he said, “They’re looking for a right-handed hitter who can play each of the outfield positions.”

While the Braves might not necessarily find the versatile outfielder they are seeking, they would seemingly be satisfied to strengthen their bench with the right-handed equivalent of Eric Hinske.  This would provide manager Fredi Gonzalez at least another option to combat situations when opponents can attempt to take advantage of  the heavy left-handed presence in the Braves’ lineup.

The desire to add a right-handed reliever is obviously aimed toward limiting the innings compiled by top middle relievers Jonny Venters and Eric O’Flaherty down the stretch.  The Padres’ Mike Adams has been mentioned to be on the Braves’ wish list.

Adams and his All-Star teammate Heath Bell have also reportedly been on the Phillies’ wish list, which seems to look a lot like the possessed by the Braves.

The Braves and Phillies could both benefit from the acquisition of Hunter Pence.  But the Astros’ outfielder will seemingly come at a steep price.

With the general belief being that Astros general manager Ed Wade is fighting for his job, one Major League source said earlier this week, “he’s got to make sure he clearly wins the deal if he trades Pence.”

Quote (austinhb @ Jul 18 2011 05:43pm)

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Quote (austinhb @ Jul 18 2011 08:21pm)

todays lineup

Heyward late scratch with a foot contusion

Jordan Schafer, CF
Martin Prado, 3B
Brian McCann, C
Freddie Freeman, 1B
Dan Uggla, 2B
Eric Hinske, LF
Alex Gonzalez, SS
Nate McLouth, RF

Quote (EwokHellKite @ Jul 18 2011 07:23pm)

its always something with him....