Interview with Matt Diaz

Special thanks to Todd for this!

On the trade for Salty: “It gives us the best lineup in the NL. Tex should give the fans an extra boost (or incentive) to come out to the ball park and give the team an extra push in the dog days of summer. Last year was no fun missing [...]

Braves Trade Davies, Acquire Dotel

UPDATE: This trade has been put on hold pending the Tex trade.
UPDATE 2: This was simply an offer.
According to Todd (preacher man), the Braves have traded Kyle Davies for KC pitcher Octavio Dotel. So another move and KD goes to KC. There is no doubt in my mind that one day, Davies will find the [...]

Braves interested in Bronson Arroyo, again

This has been the busiest day for me! We’ll another rumor has surfaced that we are interested in Cinncinati Reds pitcher Bronson Arroyo. He could help the Braves starting pitching. I don’t know if Schuerholz should do this deal, because it would cost a lot. He’s already given up 3 prospects today, maybe he should [...]

The Braves started it!

Since the Braves traded for Tex and are about to trade for Dotel, the NL East has become active on the trade market. The Mets are about to get Luis Castillo and the Phillies have acquired Kyle Lohse. It’s safe to say we got the best person available.

Braves on verge to acquire Dotel?

UPDATE: MLBTR says the Braves have made the best offer and are REALLY close to acquiring Dotel.
This just in from Rosenthal on Fox.comThe Braves could be on the verge of not only acquiring the best hitter on the trade market, but one of the best relievers as well.In addition to reaching a preliminary agreement for [...]

Open Thread: Thoughts on the Tex trade

Give me your take, Good move or bad move. I know I did a poll, but it would be nice to know your opinions.

New Rumor

There’s a new rumor out from a radio station a commenter mentioned that the Braves could trade Thorman and a prospect to KC for P David Riske and C Jason Larue.

Who’s Now

I forgot to mention earlier, Rafael Soriano won Who’s Now.

This makes you wonder

From DOB’s blog: “The Braves will complete the deal for Tex and go after a starting pitcher, one that hasn’t been mentioned in any rumors.”
Well knock Ian Snell and Matt Morris off of the list.
The ones who haven’t been mentioned:
- Noah Lowry- Zack Greinke
Anybody got any others?

Braves Acquire Mark Teixeira!

UPDATE 2: Harrison is not going after the two sides reached an agreement after injury conserns.
UPDATE: The two prospect pitchers are Harrison and Neftali Feliz.
Alright seriously, the Braves have really acquired Mark Teixeira. MLBTR has announced it. It works out like this:

Braves Get: Tex and Mahay

Texas get: Salty, Elvis, and a pitching prospect

I’m glad [...]