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Olney said Atlanta's hand was forced by a low level of interest for him.
I don't think the Angels do this deal unless they have plans to sign Teixeira long term. The Angels knew what they were pursing last year (a Boras client) and I think you'll hear about contract negotiations pretty soon. Also, Teixeira is a 2 time gold glover, so defensively, it is not a drop off for the Angels.Braves fans (myself included) have to hate this deal. Tex has the better (proven) bat. Hopefully Kotchman maintains his current level and does well for the next few years and the Braves can use some of the money they save by not signing Tex to go get a big bat in the outfield.
I am not so sure. The Brewers traded for CC knowing they would lose him AND sheets at the end of the season. Win now.Also, I think K Rod is a FA and they need to sign him, so they might not have the money for Teix.
The development of Elvis surprised even me. Neftali is going to be a fine player for a lonnng time. Solid catch by the Rangers.
Why? We just replaced a rental 1b that's going to demand boatload of money in three months with a young guy with great defensive skills and a disciplined offensive output that could be putting up .300/25/100 by seasons end. Oh did I mention we're going to keep him for 3 and a half years?He's not Tex, we all know that. But he's a fine young 1B. I suspect we aren't done just yet.
Why? Because Tex is still a better bat, fine defensively, the Braves could have afforded him after top-end salary falls off the books at the end of the season (Hampton, Glavine, Smoltz), and because of the lack of demand for a 1B on the market, Kotch is a much as the Braves could get in a trade. I hope Kotchman pans out and does well, but it is still a disappointment that the Braves couldn't get anything else in return. That and the sad realization that this season is in the books.
You might hate the fact that the Braves were not going to resign Tex, or you might hate the deal that brought him here to Atlanta. But I don't see any reason to hate this deal. Sure, I would've rather had CoJack, but I'd much rather have Kotchman than Tracy.
In Atlanta here....I think the Braves made out very well.
Ya Cox is a definite retread
You have bigger worries other than the Angels right now.
I like it that the clubhouse cancer is in Anaheim. I hope they sign him. The dude is scum and can drag any decent team down with him. Just because he's a clean white guy doesn't mean crap. A grade A doosh.
Correct. This is contradictory to past Angel philosophy, but this move was clearly done for 2008, with the hope for 2009-? secondary.
Not so sure the Angels will resign K Rod. Despite his gaudy save total, some of his numbers are career worst. The Angels are excellent evaluators of talent, so its possible they don't see the worth in paying K Rod what he will ultimately get in FA (5 yr, 70 mill). Arredondo, Shields, and possibly a move by Escobar to the pen would fill out the bullpen. Plus with KRod, and probably Garland and Garret Anderson (God, I hope so) off the books the Halos would have 30 mill or to pay Tex and acquire some bullpen relief.
