Tuesday, December 22, 2009

More on the Braves...

Ken Rosenthal is now saying that the Braves have admitted they can't afford Bay or Holliday, but are interested in Mark DeRosa. What about signing DeRosa to 3/21 and LaRoche to 3/25? LaRoche brings solid defense and power from the left side, and DeRosa's versatility would allow for some flexibility in the lineup each day.

Consider this lineup against righty's...

McLouth - CF
Prado - 2B
Jones - 3B
McCann - C
Escobar - SS
LaRoche - 1B
DeRosa - RF
Cabrera - LF

Against lefty's...

McLouth - CF
Prado - 2B
Jones - 3B
McCann - C
Escobar - SS
DeRosa - 1B
Diaz - RF
Cabrera - LF

This doesn't consider Heyward, but if he is ready, just move him into the lineup for Cabrera. This team would, mixed with a good pitching staff, could compete for the NL East title. They should be deep, with Infante on the bench and LaRoche against lefty's and Diaz against righty's. If Heyward is in the lineup, Cabrera is a solid 4th outfielder.

The possibility of trading for Adrian Gonzalez is also an option that is intriguing. It would likely take Freeman/Medlen/Teheran/Prospect, but he could come in and be the clean up hitter/threat that could make this team a real contender.

The Uggla trade is also being discussed, but I don't know how likely that is or if I like it either. There has to be something in the works and the sooner we hear what it is the sooner I can forget about the transaction made this morning...

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