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Braves Rumors: Ludwick, Dempster, Francoeur

By Tim Dierkes [November 4, 2008 at 7:41pm CST]

David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution has been churning out rumors in the comments section of his blog.

He believes the Braves are interested in Ryan Ludwick, but is not sure if they'd give up Kelly Johnson. O'Brien also suggests Rick Ankiel could be available, and that either player would interest Atlanta.
O'Brien says the Cubs offered three years, $36MM to Ryan Dempster. Most folks think he'll re-sign, but the Braves have spoken to Dempster's agent.
He adds that the Braves will make an offer to Mike Hampton, though Hampton will shop around and may prefer the West Coast. He's looking for a one-year deal.
The Royals still love Jeff Francoeur.

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id take francoeur if the braves wanted to trade him to the reds we need a rh power hitting outfielder

Posted by: redsfan | November 04, 2008 at 07:45 PM

Francoeur for Teahan and Cortes?

Posted by: NEBravesfan33 | November 04, 2008 at 07:45 PM

I think the Cardinals would trade Ankiel before Ludwick.

Posted by: Cardsfan387 | November 04, 2008 at 07:58 PM

Hopefully Demp will stay with the Cubs, I think 3/36 is fair, he could get more , but i think he likes Chicago, and wants to be part of a Cub team that HOPEFULLY can win a championship. I think Wood will stay also I just couldnt see Wood in any other uniform. GO CUBBIES

Posted by: bcaine | November 04, 2008 at 08:10 PM

What about a nice change of scenery trade for some youngsters.....Homer Bailey for Jeff Francouer. It is a nice concept, and could have some legs, but would require the braves to make a trade for another OF, and the reds would probably use bailey to get a more proven commodity. But hell, it was worth the thought.

Posted by: bravesbeast | November 04, 2008 at 08:12 PM

all we know is that frank wren is a very busy man, the braves will probably have a winning record next season if these rumors are the truth

Posted by: tntnhhs | November 04, 2008 at 08:17 PM

Why don't the Mets consider trading for Ankiel? He would be a very good LF.

Posted by: BeLikMike23 | November 04, 2008 at 08:31 PM

I like the idea of moving Francoeur if we can get something good out of KC or I think under the fine pitching tutelage of the Braves system, Homer Bailey might be the best acquisition of Frank Wren's career.

Posted by: BraveNewWorld | November 04, 2008 at 08:33 PM

I'm guessing it takes 4 years and around the same per year money to get Demp back in blue and I think it happens before he hits the FA agent market. It is nice to see the Cubs put a good 1st offer on the table. As soon as Demp signs the Cubs Peavy rumors can be put to rest.

Posted by: gcheezpuff | November 04, 2008 at 08:51 PM

Kyle Davies for Franky?

Posted by: basicslop | November 04, 2008 at 09:07 PM

Ryan Ludwick to the Braves would be awesome! I could really see him being a nice bat in the Bravos lineup. I think he would be a good RF. But we would still need to get an established and reliable LF/CF because Blanco isn't the answer at CF and Schaffer wont be ready for another years. I say go get Ibanez and put Frenchy back at CF!

Posted by: ChiefTomahawk | November 04, 2008 at 09:22 PM

I would keep Ludwick and trade Ankiel to the Braves for K. Johnson.

Posted by: Redbirdfan | November 04, 2008 at 09:41 PM

It's going to take more than Ankiel to make that trade happen, since Johnson is more valuable than Ankiel. Screw the Braves try to trade for Maggs scenerio, Johnson for Ludwick, lets make it official.

Posted by: BravesRed | November 04, 2008 at 10:38 PM

"O'Brien also suggests Rick Ankiel could be available, and that either player would interest Atlanta."

Francouer and Ankiel in the same outfield might make for the most strikeout prone, power hitting, great fielding, best throwing, worst OBP outfield in the majors.

Posted by: Aduncaroo | November 05, 2008 at 12:15 AM

Bailey-Frankie is one of the more intelligent proposals I've seen on the site. I think that could work out very well for each team though it would create another Atl OF hole. Maybe if they can find a deal including someone like Dickerson or Stubbs, you never know. o.0

Doubtable but nice to think about.

Posted by: insomniac | November 05, 2008 at 02:34 AM

LOL 3 years 36 million? He could do A LOT better than that, cubs better get ready to open up that checkbook if they want to keep him because that offer will get blown away for sure.

Posted by: SoxWin | November 05, 2008 at 08:40 AM

Good insight on Dempster here. So far it has not been linked on this site.

http://www.suntimes.com/sports/deluca/1260225,CST-SPT-deluca05.article

Posted by: studio179 | November 05, 2008 at 09:06 AM

Slick Rick actually took some walks last year. A league average OBP with a bunch of homers will get the job done.

Posted by: plh903 | November 05, 2008 at 01:32 PM