Comments on: Trade Rumors Circle Optionless Players

By: Akshay Amaraneni

Akshay Amaraneni — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:35:15 +0000

I'm pretty sure we'll hold on to Ring. We traded a pretty good pitcher in Will Startup (and Wil Ledezma, but you know, Ledezma was one of the forgotten guys of last year for good reason). Plus we won't know when Gonzalez will be back at 100% even if he is added mid-season.

By: JB in ATL

JB in ATL — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:35:15 +0000

I was sure Yates would've locked it up but he's been falling apart lately. He and Thorman may be throw-in's but there's definitely some space to be cleared up and they may do well with another club.

I'd hate to see Pena go of all our backup's but he's probably got the most trade appeal of the candidates.

I'd keep Royce Ring. I know he hasn't dominated but until Gonzo is back I like having a second lefty to go with Ohman.

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JB in ATL

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:35:15 +0000

I'd love to see Thorman to go . . . I'd exchange him for a batboy or batgirl . . .

Pena would be sad to see go, but it's hard not to see the potential he has to other teams in trade terms.

We'll see how it all pans out.

By: Smitty

Smitty — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:35:15 +0000

I got no love for Thorman. I know Bobby Cox thinks highly of him, but to me, he has just never lived up to the hype. All hat and no horse.

I think he is gone, along with Pena (how many back-up catchers do we need?) and Yates. I don't think we could get a warm bottle of spit for Yates, but Thorman and Pena have some good trade upside.

For some reason, I see Ring staying around, at least on the minor league level.

Smitty

By: Smitty

Smitty — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 14:37:40 +0000

I got no love for Thorman. I know Bobby Cox thinks highly of him, but to me, he has just never lived up to the hype. All hat and no horse.

I think he is gone, along with Pena (how many back-up catchers do we need?) and Yates. I don’t think we could get a warm bottle of spit for Yates, but Thorman and Pena have some good trade upside.

For some reason, I see Ring staying around, at least on the minor league level.

Smitty

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:42:02 +0000

I’d love to see Thorman to go . . . I’d exchange him for a batboy or batgirl . . .

Pena would be sad to see go, but it’s hard not to see the potential he has to other teams in trade terms.

We’ll see how it all pans out.

By: JB in ATL

JB in ATL — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:40:27 +0000

I was sure Yates would’ve locked it up but he’s been falling apart lately. He and Thorman may be throw-in’s but there’s definitely some space to be cleared up and they may do well with another club.

I’d hate to see Pena go of all our backup’s but he’s probably got the most trade appeal of the candidates.

I’d keep Royce Ring. I know he hasn’t dominated but until Gonzo is back I like having a second lefty to go with Ohman.

http://bravesblog.net

JB in ATL

By: Akshay Amaraneni

Akshay Amaraneni — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 21:26:26 +0000

I’m pretty sure we’ll hold on to Ring. We traded a pretty good pitcher in Will Startup (and Wil Ledezma, but you know, Ledezma was one of the forgotten guys of last year for good reason). Plus we won’t know when Gonzalez will be back at 100% even if he is added mid-season.