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By Sarah Green [April 26, 2008 at 2:23pm CST]
In a move that could have trade implications for both players involved, Braves prospect Brent Lillibridge is making his major league debut today, as shortstop Yunel Escobar suffered a shattered fingernail in last night's game. To make room for Lillibridge on the 40-man roster, the Braves designated righty reliever Zach Schreiber for assignment. Lillibridge is pretty much blocked by Escobar, unless the Braves want to make him into a utilityman. However, with Escobar out until at least Tuesday, the slumping Lillibridge will have a chance to make an impression. Whether he'll be auditioning for manager Bobby Cox or for the many other organizations that covet him, however, is a toss-up.
Schreiber, for his part, is just 25 years old and posted a 2.43 ERA in 33 and a third innings at AAA Richmond last year and a 2.22 ERA in 44 and two-thirds innings in Double A. The Braves drafted Schreiber, then a starter, out of Duke in the 16th round back in 2004. Though he's struggled with his control so far this year, someone will want him.
Sarah Green writes for the Boston Metro and UmpBump.com. She can be reached here.
Dear Braves, please trade Lillibridge back to the Pirates so they can get rid of Jack Wilson during their inevitable July fire sale. Bixler isn't gonna cut it as Wilson's successor. The Pirates can help your beleaguered bullpen with someone like Damaso Marte, who's a marked improvement over Will Ohman.
Posted by: CJax33 | April 26, 2008 at 07:14 PM
Lillibridge is blocked by both Yunel Escobar at SS & Kelly Johnson at 2B. Kotsay only a stop gag in CF for Atlanta. In '09, we'll see either Jordan Schafer or Lillibridge in CF.
Posted by: synth80 | April 26, 2008 at 08:46 PM