Kotsay Traded For Luis Sumoza

Written by Jonathan on August 27, 2008 – 3:07 pm

Mark Kotsay was traded to the Boston Red Sox for outfield prospect Luis Sumoza today.  Sumoza is a five-tool player likely at least two years away from the big leagues, but he shows promise.

Kotsay was not likely to be resigned by the Braves at the end of the year, as they have a bevy of outfielders ready for the big leagues.  Kotsay feels he can continue to be a staring outfielder but was not likely to get that chance with the Braves.

The Red Sox needed additional power in the outfield after the recent injury of JD Drew.  Kotsay fills their offensive hole somewhat while the Braves appear to have received a great player in return.

Sumoza strikes out a bit - once every three or four at bats, but he has a .915 OPS and 38 RBIs in low-A ball.  He joins a slew of young outfield talent in the Braves system, with Gorkys Hernandez, Jason Heyward, and Jordan Schafer already making their way toward the majors.

I like this trade, even though I liked Kotsay. I’ll be sad to see him gone, but I look forward to our future and hope we see Josh Anderson in the majors here soon.


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