Possible Major Trade on the Horizon???
Posted by Stephen Williams on July 3rd, 2009
From David O’Brien in the comments section of the Atlanta-Journal Constitution’s Braves blog:
“Quick drop-in on Carroll’s blog. I forgot to mention that when I got to the ballpark yesterday, Bobby Cox and Frank Wren were holed up in the office for more than an hour. No doubt in my mind they’re seriously trying to make a move.
Name I keep hearing, because it’s a position of strength for the Braves and he’s so attractive to other teams, is Javier Vazquez. With Hudson expected back in mid-August, Braves don’t want to trade Vazquez but realize they might be able to get an impact player in return if they do. And not a guy who’s going to be a free agent.
I’m also hearing that Escobar’s continued misadventures have made him a legit possibility to be moved, despite the fact he’s so affordable for at least a couple more seasons (not even eligible for arb until after next season).”
I would hate to see Vazquez go because he has been so good, but he makes a lot of money and we have pretty good starting pitching depth (knock on wood). If we do trade him, it better be for a big time bat that is going to be under team control for the near future.
