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Rockies To Shop Atkins?
Everyone expects the Rockies to move Matt Holliday for pitching this winter, but Troy E. Renck suggests it might be Garrett Atkins instead. Atkins is expected to make around $8MM in arbitration next year, and with Ian Stewart developing at third and Todd Helton returning to first, Atkins becomes readily expendable.
Renck points out that the third basement free agent market is sorely lacking, boosting Atkins value in a trade. Atkins can also play first base, making him a valuable player for ball clubs like the Twins and Angels. From those teams, Renck lists Glen Perkins, Kevin Slowey, Nick Adenhart, and Ervin Santana as young pitchers with huge upsides that could be a good fit. Santana, however, has realized that upside so I wouldn't consider him on the list.
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Posted by: #1 Angels Fan | August 26, 2008 at 07:00 PM
IDK... Why did you change your mind on Holliday AND Atkins trade?
Posted by: #1 Angels Fan | August 26, 2008 at 07:01 PM
I didn't. Progmatinee started asking on what you wanted for Holliday, and I started to defend on what he wanted.
I'd defintely would do the Atkins/Holliday deal.
Posted by: bballrox4717 | August 26, 2008 at 07:03 PM
I have to go now...later man. Nice dealing with you.
Posted by: bballrox4717 | August 26, 2008 at 07:09 PM
Later
Posted by: #1 Angels Fan | August 26, 2008 at 07:10 PM
Well with the final word, all I have to say is to wait and see what happens in the offseason, but until then let's enjoy the remainder of this season.
Posted by: #1 Angels Fan | August 26, 2008 at 07:11 PM