There He Goes

Posted on July 31, 2007 by Corey Bishop

No news here, just wanted to say former Brave Wilson Betemit has been traded to the Yankees for Scott Proctor. I wonder if Betemit can handle New York, if they boo A-Rod, I wonder what they’ll do to him?

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  1. Todd, on July 31st, 2007 at 4:20 pm Said:

    Braves to turn to pitching
    Once the Mark Teixeira deal is finalized, GM John Schuerholz will turn his focus toward improving his pitching staff. If he’s willing to part with Kyle Davies, there’s a chance he could land Royals closer Octavio Dotel. With one NL scout saying the Braves are still in discussions with the White Sox, there’s a chance Schuerholz could land Jon Garland or Javier Vazquez. Although Bronson Arroyo is on the radar, the Braves may not have the necessary pieces to add him to their rotation. — Mark Bowman

    http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/mlb/news/trade_deadline/teamrumors_07.jsp?loc=nl

  2. Corey Bishop, on July 31st, 2007 at 4:23 pm Said:

    I’ve heard that the Tex deal is finalized according to the AJC.

  3. Todd, on July 31st, 2007 at 4:28 pm Said:

    I think we will make a huge splash within the next few hours.. You know I remember last year deals were made but not announced until approved by Bud, some were not announced to 6 or 7′ o Clock. So I guess the paperwork has to be to Bud by 4, but not necessarily mentioned untl approval. I cant wait for the dead line countdoun on ESPN

  4. Corey Bishop, on July 31st, 2007 at 4:32 pm Said:

    Yeah, if any thing good happens on that, I’ll be right here for the latest news.

  5. Todd, on July 31st, 2007 at 5:52 pm Said:

    Rotoworld update:

    The Braves are reportedly offering Jo-Jo Reyes in a deal for Bronson Arroyo.

    A deal still seems like a long shot, but the Braves have been extremely aggressive. Reyes would likely go right into Cincinnati’s rotation if dealt. However, he’s a whole lot more interesting in NL-only leagues as a Brave.

    Also gives this link:

    http://frontier.cincinnati.com/blogs/redsinsider/2007/07/deadline-nears.asp

  6. Corey Bishop, on July 31st, 2007 at 5:54 pm Said:

    Yep. I was just about to report it. THANKS!

  7. Todd, on July 31st, 2007 at 5:58 pm Said:

    Dotel deal done accrding to Stark

    1 Octavio Dotel, Royals RHP 3
    MARKET REPORT
    For weeks, K.C. general manager Dayton Moore asked teams for their top position-player prospects in exchange for Dotel. But every one of those teams balked. So in the end, it appears Moore decided his best bet was to go back to an organization he knows and trade for a pitcher he once drafted. Hence, Octavio Dotel for Kyle Davies of Atlanta. The deal, according to sources, has been agreed on. But it can’t become official until the Braves are sure their other trade, for Mark Teixeira, is done — because Davies could, theoretically, become the player to be named later in that deal if Matt Harrison, the current PTBNL, gets rejected for medical reasons. That’s not expected to be a major obstacle, though. So when the Dotel trade goes down, it will give the Royals another legitimate big league arm. But it’s a trade that also has caused frustration on the part of some of the half-dozen teams that chased Dotel for weeks. They thought they were asked to pay a heavier price than Davies, and they weren’t notified of any price drops before Dotel went to the Braves. Nevertheless, it shouldn’t shock anyone that if Moore was going to take, well, less, he would take it with a player he knows well enough to have a gut feeling about. “I’ve always thought,” said an official of one team with interest, “that Dayton’s familiarity with Atlanta’s personnel and staff would give them an edge.”

  8. Corey Bishop, on July 31st, 2007 at 6:00 pm Said:

    I know that will happen here soon along with Arroyo.

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