Teixeira to Braves

by Calhoun on Jul 30, 2007 12:19 PM EDT

Mark Teixeira has been traded to the Braves for Jarrod Saltalamachia,Elvis Andrus and two pitching prospects.
Wow can you imagine the Braves lineup now?
1.Renteria 2.Diaz 3.Teixeira 4.Chipper 5.Andruw 6.Mccann 7.Frenchy 8.Johnson(or whoever is the 2nd baseman)
wow that's a murderers row I think that's a better lineup then the Mets lineup.
The Braves might just win the WS with that lineup.

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It's a scary lineup alright

but i don't think they'll win the world series though

by kyle man on Jul 30, 2007 1:45 PM EDT reply actions

worry about the division

before you start talking world championships.

But yeah, the Mets better be scared. Maybe a Juan Encarnacion or two would make them feel better, heh.

On with the youth movement!

by aet15 on Jul 30, 2007 1:47 PM EDT reply actions

We should just make this the 'Deadline Deals'

thread to keep track of them.

Deal almost done: Wily Mo Pena and minor leaguers to White Sox for Jermaine Dye.

Call up PJ Walters!

by Hardcore Legend on Jul 30, 2007 1:57 PM EDT reply actions

Just reported in Chicago (WSCR 670 AM)

The deal is falling apart because the Red Sox don't want to include Delcarmen.

by Big Red on Jul 30, 2007 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions

tex

in a way i am glad he didn't go to the &^%&^%#@&^ yankees, but now i have to listen to family that r braves fans talk about being in the playoffs again the 15th time in 16 years or what ever.

This just is salty will be good. I think the rangers might have just won a trade, possibly?

"Textbooks are Soviet propaganda" - Rev. Jerry Farwell

by elirock83 on Jul 30, 2007 3:42 PM EDT reply actions

egad

this just in, not is

"Textbooks are Soviet propaganda" - Rev. Jerry Farwell

by elirock83 on Jul 30, 2007 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions

Lohse to Phillies

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/7075268

The Phillies, seeking to upgrade their rotation, have acquired Reds right-hander Kyle Lohse for Class AA left-hander Matt Maloney, according to a major-league source.

by StLHugo on Jul 30, 2007 3:59 PM EDT reply actions

Wow!!!

Their #9 prospect, according to BA, for Kyle Lohse?

He hasn't been absolutely terrible...but almost.

Pitch to swing and misses...not contact. I've never heard of a "seeing eye K"

by bobbyballgame1 on Jul 30, 2007 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions

He shut us down

the little dickens!

Call up PJ Walters!

by Hardcore Legend on Jul 30, 2007 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions

Sure did...

We made him look like Kip Wells on a good night...

Pitch to swing and misses...not contact. I've never heard of a "seeing eye K"

by bobbyballgame1 on Jul 30, 2007 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions

He is really erratic.. Philles have enough good

hitters to overcome bad starts, so maybe it will work for them. I think he's a free agent after this season too. The Reds probably weren't going to re-sign him, so this is great for them.

by jillsinmo on Jul 30, 2007 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions

They still need some pitching

they didn't solve that problem

by chuckb on Jul 30, 2007 4:25 PM EDT reply actions

New ones

Mets acquire Luis Castillo

Braves acquire Octavio Dotel

Cardinals acquire Stan D. Pat

Call up PJ Walters!

by Hardcore Legend on Jul 30, 2007 4:32 PM EDT reply actions

Details

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/7074758
The Mets are close to acquiring second baseman Luis Castillo from the Twins for two minor leaguers, according to major-league sources.

Mets Class AA catcher Drew Butera and Class A outfielder Dustin Martin are among the players the Twins are considering.

The deal is expected to be finalized after a review of the medical records of the players involved.

But it looks like Dotel is still just close not done.
http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/7074020
The 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 Rangers first baseman Mark Teixeira, the Braves are close to a deal for Royals closer Octavio Dotel, according to major-league sources.

by StLHugo on Jul 30, 2007 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions

More on Braves and Dotel from Fox Sports

In exchange for Dotel, the Royals would receive right-hander Kyle Davies, according to the Kansas City Star. Davies, 23, is 0-1 with a 4.50 in two starts for Class AAA Richmond after going 4-8 with a 5.76 ERA in 17 starts with the Braves.

The Dotel trade is contingent on the Braves finalizing their deal for Teixeira and left-handed reliever Ron Mahay, according to an industry source.

by StLHugo on Jul 30, 2007 6:39 PM EDT up reply actions

Apparently we just traded...

For some dude named Jack L. Squat.

Anyone know about him?

by craig3410 on Jul 30, 2007 7:49 PM EDT reply actions

I don't see...

Matt Diaz as an every day player, but rather platooning in LF with Willie Harris.

A lineup I would be more inclined to see (now that Kelley Johnson is out of his slump)

Kelley Johnson 2B
Edgar Renteria SS
Chipper Jones 3B
Mark Teixeira 1B
Androw Jones CF (hopefully he stops sucking)
Jeff Francoeur RF
Brian McCann C
Willie Harris/Matt Diaz LF

by mynameistyler on Jul 30, 2007 10:38 PM EDT reply actions