2007 Atlanta Braves Discussion

[bravosfan]

New year, new thread - right?

Just a little bit on the LaRoche rumor front:

Quote:

The Pirates remain intensely interested in trading for Atlanta first baseman Adam LaRoche, but they continue to have no answer for the Braves' wish for a leadoff-hitting type in addition to closer Mike Gonzalez. The Pirates' only player in that mold is center fielder Chris Duffy, but they believe they have no replacement if he is dealt.

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06365/750307-63.stm

Also, the Braves are not among the teams vying for Chris Reitsma's services, according to his agent. Darn.

[TheMatrix31]

Just screw Mike Gonzalez, man.

[skitch]

Yeah, I don't think we'll get what we need out of that deal of it does happen to go through. LOL @ the Reitsma situation.

[cjonesfan921]

Let's just stay pat. I think we have what we need to contend this year. Our team is pretty much set, imo.

[TDO]

Quote: Originally Posted by cjonesfan921

Let's just stay pat. I think we have what we need to contend this year. Our team is pretty much set, imo.

i agree. unless we get something that really will replace 30+ hrs and 90+ rbi from first base (think of all the bad years at 1b we had before laroche picked up his play) i dont think we should move him.

not saying to get a 1b in return but that much production deserves more compensation than an iffy lead off hitter and a closer for a team that has never been in contention while he was with them.

[bravosfan]

Not directly Braves-related, but the Mets are about to sign Jorge Sosa.

[cjonesfan921]

Quote: Originally Posted by Braveheart

Not directly Braves-related, but the Mets are about to sign Jorge Sosa.

[TheMatrix31]

I pretty much echo CJ's sentiments.

Watch, he's going to SCREW us this year.