Atlanta Braves Thread (Fredi-free Edition)

[GAVol]

I'm just happy to get rid of Hector. So, there's 3 years left on Kemp's contract. That's a lot of money for the Braves to take on.

They'd basically be dumping $7 million a year and taking on $20million per for 3 years. I'd think they'd get the Padres to pick up some of that.

 

[AV_12]

@mlbbowman: Hector Olivera was just pulled from Gwinnett's lineup.

 

[AV_12]

@Joelsherman1: Olivera for Kemp is indeed a one-for-one. #Padres would be sending $ to #Braves. Only last-sec medical would kill deal now.

 

[AV_12]

So basically cutting Hector and adding Kemp. I'll take it.

 

[vols 30]

They'd basically be dumping $7 million a year and taking on $20million per for 3 years. I'd think they'd get the Padres to pick up some of that.

That sounds good

 

[GAVol]

It's apparently done pending "medical" according to @joelsherman1. Kemp and cash for Olivera

 

[zjcvols]

I'm betting Markakis will be traded then

 

[zjcvols]

So basically cutting Hector and adding Kemp. I'll take it.

Yeah not a big Kemp fan but he still has some pop and is right handed so not horrible. Also getting rid of Hector helps.

 

[GAVol]

If this really does happen, I'd think Nick Markakis gets unloaded pretty soon.

 

[vols 30]

I'm betting Markakis will be traded then

It just keeps getting better

 

[GAVol]

I'm betting Markakis will be traded then

We're thinking alike. Seems like they'll have to clear a spot for Mallex.

 

[zjcvols]

We're thinking alike. Seems like they'll have to clear a spot for Mallex.

Yup. Can't put Kemp at first with Freeman and Mallex is a MLB player.

 

[GAVol]

Yup. Can't put Kemp at first with Freeman and Mallex is a MLB player.

...and Inciarte is controllable for the next 3 years.

Now, go figure out Catcher and 3B and Major League baseball will return to Atlanta.

 

[Regulator]

Plenty of good seats available.

 

[GAVol]

Plenty of good seats available.

Where are you sitting? The moon?

 

[Regulator]

Where are you sitting? The moon?

We're up here in the cheap seats, baby! My girls are 6 and 10. They could care less. They get to go to the American Girl Bistro tomorrow.

Say a prayer for me.

 

[GAVol]

We're up here in the cheap seats, baby! My girls are 6 and 10. They could care less. They get to go to the American Girl Bistro tomorrow.

Say a prayer for me.

Take them to the sky field on the left field side and let them run the bases until they pass out.

 

[LotteryPick]

Really wanted Kemp back in 08. I'll take him to get rid of Olivera for sure.

 

[Regulator]

Take them to the sky field on the left field side and let them run the bases until they pass out.

Then, I'd have to tote them back to the Braves shuttle, to Marta, back to the airport, then to our hotel shuttle. Not happening.

 

[GAVol]

Ouch

Dennis Lin of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports (on Twitter) that the Padres may simply designate Olivera for assignment if the trade is completed.

 

[vols 30]

Really wanted Kemp back in 08. I'll take him to get rid of Olivera for sure.

Yep

 

[vols 30]

CBS is reporting its a done deal

 

[GAVol]

Padres sending $10-12 million.

 

[AV_12]

Gonna end up paying Kemp like 5 million a year... I'll take it no doubt

 

[Blake25p]

Definitely a fan of this trade, Coppy at it again.