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Rosenthal's Latest: Teixeira, Dodgers, Washburn

By Cork Gaines [July 26, 2008 at 5:27pm CST]

Ken Rosenthal spoke before today's Yankees-Red Sox game on Fox and had a few items for the Hot Stove...

The Braves have yet to decide if they are going to be buyers or sellers at the deadline. If they do decide to sell, they will start taking bids for Mark Teixeira. Earlier this week we heard from Jayson Stark that the Rays, Red Sox, Dodgers, Angels and Yankees have contacted the Braves about Teixeira. Today Stark told us that we can scratch the Rays off that list. Rosenthal adds the D-Backs to the list and says they make the most sense, but it is unlikely that they will be willing to offer the right players.
The acquisition of Casey Blake means the Dodgers will probably not seek a better bat to play shortstop.
The Yankees and Mariners have yet to discuss who the Yankees would give up for Jarrod Washburn.

Cork Gaines writes for RaysIndex.com and can be reached here.

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Dodgers don't need a beeter bat at shortstop. They do however, need 16 rolls of tape, Icy-Hot and a whirlpool out there.

Posted by: abcrazy4dodgers | July 26, 2008 at 05:54 PM

I think Chad Tracy would be a good return for the Braves from the DBacks but I don't think he'll be enough and is probably more than we should spend on a 2 month rental.

Chad is a decent 1B under control pretty reasonably through 2010.

I don't see the FO doing this deal and I'm OK with that.

Posted by: tmar | July 26, 2008 at 05:56 PM

There have been numerous reports and rumors abotu the Braves and Dbacks Discussions. Over at TalkingChop.com, they discuss in pretty good depth. The braves centerpiece for the bounty from the diamondbacks by far is connor jackson; however, he is probably the dbacks most consistent hitter with orlando hudson, and probably would not be traded for two months of tex. Another possibility that has been discussed is Jarrod Parker and Chad tracy coming to the braves; personlly, I like Parker, but I would like a good young hitter, as the lower in the braves minors you go, the better our pitching gets. However, I think Parker and Tracy are a lot more valuable than two draft picks, so definately no arguments from me.

Posted by: bravesbeast | July 26, 2008 at 06:54 PM

Chad Tracy by himself would be a terrible return for the Braves. While he may be worth 2 months of Teixeira, he is certainly not worth 2 months of Teixeira plus the 2 compensatory picks that come with him. Now a deal centered around Tracy and a good prospect would probably be worth it, but if the Dbacks only offer up Tracy, the next thing they'll hear is a ring tone.

Posted by: nixa37 | July 26, 2008 at 08:21 PM

Agree on the Dodgers and the bat at short. Nomar has found his stroke and, when healthy, has to be considered still one of the best bats at the position.

Posted by: AA | July 26, 2008 at 11:06 PM

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