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D'Backs Trade Candidates
The D'Backs are out of the playoff hunt and they have a number of players who could appeal to contenders, as Bob Young of the Arizona Republic notes. GM Josh Byrnes says he's not looking to reinvent the team's core, but he does want to build "talent for the long term." He recognizes that the D'Backs are out of the race and is now open to making deals. Here are some D'Backs trade candidates:
- There's no market for Eric Byrnes and his salary, so Young wonders whether it could be time for the D'Backs to eat the remainder of what they owe the left fielder.
- Felipe Lopez has value; Young mentions Atlanta as a possible fit.
- Young says it's time to move Chad Tracy if the D'Backs find a taker.
- In a thin pitching market, Jon Garland and Doug Davis will appeal to contenders.
- Nick Piecoro reports that Garland doesn't want to be traded and, not surprisingly, wants to wait and see before deciding whether he wants his 2010 option exercised.
- The D'Backs will be looking for affordable young talent in any deals they make, but they already have some in the minors. Piecoro takes a look at the D'Backs' system.
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If Atlanta would go after Lopez, the D-Backs will get nothing more than a mid-tier prospect, if that.
Posted by: BravesRed | July 03, 2009 at 11:00 AM
Lopez has good value, another possible option for the Twins. As for Tracy, Garland and Barnes.. Waiver wire could do as well for almost all.Davis might be ok for a 4-5th starter in the NL and he should net them something
Teams probably better off and cheaper signing Paul Byrd than Garland
Posted by: johns | July 03, 2009 at 11:04 AM
how bout they trade Upton to the rays to be with his brother... they could get a good amount of mlb ready prospects.
say desmond jennings and wade davis?
Posted by: padre23 | July 03, 2009 at 11:08 AM
NOt knowing what to do with KJ and Prado getting the starting job and Infante coming back from the dl in the next few weeks I doubt that The Braves have little if any interest in Lopez. Not to take away how good he is. The Nats should have never gotten rid of him although it seems that the change of scenery helped him alot. Braves need an outfield right handed bat if anything right now. If every just got on the same page and Mclouth and Escobar back in the lineup. Mac stop over swinging and chipper back to being patient the Braves have the Pitching to put together a good run. Especially since Prado is stepping up to the Plate. I don't know if there is a more solid Starting 5 then when the braves have up and down. Maybe Boston...if Penny and Wake get more consistent.
Posted by: Bravesfan13 | July 03, 2009 at 11:27 AM
oh and Huddy will be back early to mid August you could see a 6 man rotation and an even better drive to the playoffs. Will be interesting to see what happens
Posted by: Bravesfan13 | July 03, 2009 at 11:28 AM
I think the giants should trade for Chad Tracy aka the Milf Hunter, I know he's in the division but it's not like hes young or anything special so I'm sure he could be had.
Posted by: Giant Deric | July 03, 2009 at 11:45 AM
Maybe the Reds should look into Byrnes if the D-backs would pay a large chunk of his salary... Injuries have plagued him for the past 2 seasons, but put up good #'s before then...
Posted by: whiskeymcqueen | July 03, 2009 at 11:46 AM
why would the reds want another outfielder? what they need is a 3rd basemen or a sortstop if they plan on making a race in the nl central. byrnes would just be a aste of money and roster space.
Posted by: padre23 | July 03, 2009 at 12:00 PM
"If Atlanta would go after Lopez, the D-Backs will get nothing more than a mid-tier prospect, if that."
The Indians have traded a Lopez type two years straight now.
The first brought Carlos Santana (elite C prospect) and Melaon (strong arm)
The second brought Chris Perez (Top P prospect) and a PTBNL that is rumored to possibly be Jess Todd (another Top P prospect)
The bar seems to have been set quite a bit higher then you think. A "mid-tier prospect" would possibly be the accompanying piece to a Top Prospect, not the centerpiece itself.
Posted by: SuzysMan | July 03, 2009 at 12:13 PM
This guy clearly hasn't been paying attention lately. Martin Prado had been about as hot as you can get since he was named the starting 2B. Lopez wouldn't fit anywhere in ATL. I'm seeing a 2nd half for Prado along the lines of .315/.390/.485 7hr 35rbi. As for Kelly Johnson, he needs to go down to Gwinett and try to get things figured out.
Posted by: bravoboy10 | July 03, 2009 at 12:22 PM
Lopez is good, but I don't think he's a fit for Atlanta. I'm hesitant to say Prado is good considering he came into this season as the backup utility guy, but he's been as hot as you can get over the past few games. And when Infante comes back they will be fine when it comes to IF depth. Just not seeing where Lopez could fit there unless the Braves got him cheap
Posted by: GoldenGlove002 | July 03, 2009 at 01:20 PM
Really, Young loses all credibility when he says Scherzer has struggled on the road. Really, Bob? 5.40 ERA at home, and a 1.80 ERA on the road. Do a little bit of research, or someone hire this guy a fact checker. He may have struggle on the road last year, but he's been great out there this time around.
Posted by: Fianna | July 03, 2009 at 05:08 PM