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Braves Looking To Trade Giles
Just got word from a reputable, well-connected source out of Atlanta. Excellent timing, as Braves fans have been clamoring for any indication of a deal.
According to my source, the Braves are serious about trading Marcus Giles and using Wilson Betemit at second base. The club loves Betemit's bat and he's earned a chance as a regular. The Braves have gotten a paltry .235/.328/.349 line out of Giles in 238 ABs this year.
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Fantasy players often ask me what happened to the 28 year-old Giles, and I don't have a good answer. His PECOTA projection of .284/.363/.449 seemed about right given his last three seasons. Giles is not blaming April's strained finger ligament, but you have to wonder if he's completely healthy. He's making $3.85MM this year and isn't eligible for free agency until after the 2007 season.
Betemit has only played three games in his career at second base, but the team thinks he's capable. He's always shown decent power, slugging .425 in the minor leagues. But this year's .524 mark in 103 ABs is beyond even his highest expectations.
There was no word on which teams are interested in Giles, but the Cardinals are a possible fit.
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WOW! minus the steroids that his brother has horded in years passed, i am a fan of Marcus Giles and think he might be the best option the Cardinals have. What in the world would they need to trade for a "previously" underpaid All Star 2B?
Posted by: wmk51 | June 13, 2006 at 03:29 PM
meh I'd hate to see Walt do that deal. Huna is a star waiting to bloom and Miles has been decent enough
Posted by: ozziethesaint | June 13, 2006 at 05:19 PM
Many Braves fans have been clamoring for someone like Scot Shields. Maybe the Cards have something of value to the Angels?
Posted by: sansho1 | June 14, 2006 at 09:35 AM
What about in a package with some Braves and Angels prospects for Shhields and Dontrelle Willis
Posted by: 5953 | June 14, 2006 at 12:53 PM
i dont know what to make of the comment above me...but anyhow...espns rumor section says "Torii says yes to Fenway" what if any credit does this statement have..and why would the sox want to make a move to bring in an outfielder with coco coming back and the pitching struggling as much as they are. just wondering if there is anything to this rumor...thanks...
as for the giles to the cards rumor im a fan of giles even with his struggles this year..but i see him picking it up and turning in a decent season. i would love for the cards to get that done
Posted by: soxncards | June 14, 2006 at 02:01 PM
I don't know how much detail espn goes into on its page, but there was an article today saying that Torii would be willing to waive his no-trades for Boston and the Cubs. He would still say no to moves to Detroit, Tampa Bay and Toronto.
The article is here: http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/sports/baseball/14812097.htm
Posted by: alexinengland | June 14, 2006 at 04:20 PM
Giles and Thompson or Reistma to Cards
Reyes and prospects from Braves and Cards to Nats
Soriano to Braves
Posted by: 5953 | June 15, 2006 at 09:49 AM
and what incentive do the cards have for a deal like that?
why would we give up our best prospect plus others for a pitcher who's not any better than what we have and a 2b who's hitting under .240 (when we have two who are hitting .270 and .310).
i jock made that deal, i think the fans in st louis would drag him out of his office, tar and feather him and toss him in the mississippi.
Posted by: purduerowdie | June 15, 2006 at 01:40 PM
This better not be happening. you are going to trade one of the best 2nd basemen in the league for a rookie who right now is hitting good.. but when he DOES play a full game he strike out way too much? this is crazy talk. trading marcus giles would be another stupid trade the braves make.
marcus giles is one of my favorite players.. trading him would be so stupid.
Posted by: Kelly | June 17, 2006 at 08:45 AM
if anything, I would expect teh Cards to use Reyes as a piece to bring Soriano to St louis. Soriano can't have that much value right now as much as he talks about being excited to become a FA. it's loud and clear he doesn't want to resign with anyone this season. so he's a half season rental player at best. no way it should take a huge prospect package to land him then.
Posted by: ozziethesaint | June 19, 2006 at 10:40 AM