Braves Interested In Randy Winn?

A real 3b? Unless you're talking about Crede there is nothing to sign at 3b next season.

I dunno if the Braves would be able to take on such a big salary considering they probably will have to invest in some key pieces this offseason (starting pitching depth with Smoltz on the mend and possibly destined for the bullpen, Tom Glavine possibly gone...a power bat to replace Mark Teixaira)

I was just thinking the other day that the braves could really use a leadoff guy who is a threat to steal some bases. yea they have some this year but a legitimate threat to take off. Reggie WIllits from the Angels is who i was thinking. He isnt getting alot of playing time out there, could man center while kotsay is banged up, bat leadoff and give us that threat. i know hes struggling this year but he also doesnt have that many ABs. In the games where the offense has struggled it fails to move guys and we can get a guy who can take a base more often we might score a few more runs. And he wouldnt cost 8 million! Also hope that Gonzalez can come in and be there closer, and then have the rest of the pen settle into there normal roles.

I've watched Winn play the past 3 seasons and he's a solid professional.. The guy will hit .290 to .300, 10-14 HRs and steal 10 to 20 bases.. he plays solid D. - h as probably the most accurate arm in the Giants OF.
Not to mention he's clutch! He'd be a good pick up for any team. I just hope the Giros can get a decent player in return.

Am I the only Braves fan who thinks this is a horrible deal? Seriously? Why do we need a guy making Randy Winn money, at Randy Winn's age, who doesn't hit for power. I have said it before and I will maintain it. THe BRaves do not need Starting Pitching, would it be nice to have more, YES, it always is, but do we NEED it, no. We DO, however NEED relief help, and a clutch power bat that can hit in the .280 range or better...or someone with a lower average but more power. Frenchy ain't cutting it this year and all the benefits that Winn can offer we could just promote from AAA in Josh Anderson for a lot less money. The Braves don't need a lead-off hitter, we have those, we just need Bobby Cox to put them in the lead-off spot. I would much rather get Rich Harden, or Holliday, or a strong bullpen guy.

ALSO, and here's something to think about, and I know this is crazy fandom talking, but I thinmk there is a small, very small possibility we could trade Teixeira and still make the playoffs. I think McCann is more than capable of filling in at cleanup and protecting Chipper, plus if we got some really good young prospects...perhaps an outfielder who was very close to major league ready we could be set. Barbaro Canizares is tearing it up at AAA at 1B, however I know he is somewhat of a defensive liability; I would still be interested in seeing what was out there if I am Frank Wren.

The Giants and Braves should make a trade involving Randy Win n and Mark Teixeira. They both need what the other has and since the Braves don't really want teixeira and the Giants desperately need a first basemen i think it might work. Of course the Giants might have to throw something else in. Of course if the Giants do sign Tex they should try for an extention.