Braves Blast :: Atlanta Braves Blog » Victor Martinez http://www.bravesblast.com Analysis of our favorite Atlanta Braves. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:17:05 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Source: Braves Acquire Adam LaRoche http://www.bravesblast.com/2009/07/31/source-braves-acquire-adam-laroche/ http://www.bravesblast.com/2009/07/31/source-braves-acquire-adam-laroche/#comments Fri, 31 Jul 2009 19:12:37 +0000 Colin http://www.bravesblast.com/?p=1317 Update: Looks like this is a done deal – Kotchman for LaRoche. ESPN is confirming as are multiple sportswriter sources via Twitter.

Update: Yahoo’s Gordon Edes (and MLBTradeRumors) reports that the Braves have acquired Adam LaRoche from the Boston Red Sox. There are a few confirmations that this is at least in the works, very close, if not confirmed. Monitoring…

SI’s Jon Heyman reports that now that the Red Sox have acquired Victor Martinez from the Indians, they’re looking to move Adam LaRoche. The Braves are reported to be interested.

LaRoche is hitting .248 this season but that’s with 13 homers, 43 RBIs, and far too many strikeouts. He’d be a bit of power for the Braves (who wouldn’t be able to unload Kotchman onto the Sox) but isn’t quite a high average hitter. That said, he’s probably a better fit for the Braves than Nick Johnson, as I suggested this morning.

Glad to hear the Braves may be looking to upgrade their first base slot at the deadline. Now Braves: make a smart deal, upgrade us a bit, and don’t mortgage the future.

Personal note: I’m not sure that LaRoche is that much of an upgrade over Kotchman. Too many strikeouts and not high enough OBP. What are your thoughts? Good idea or no?

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