Frank Wren Rumors

Lowe For Sale?

In an informative post-mortem on the Braves, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports that Atlanta General Manager Frank Wren "is expected to explore the possibility of trading [Derek] Lowe, who is owed $45MM over the final three years of his contract." The idea makes a ton of sense for Atlanta. With multiple needs, and a surplus of starters, the Braves should certainly jettison one in an effort to add a first baseman, outfielder and/or help in the bullpen. The question is less about why Atlanta would deal Lowe, and more why anyone would want to deal for him at his price....   Continue Reading

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Odds & Ends: Aramis, Marte, Lowe

Links for Wednesday... Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune talked to Aramis Ramirez about his $14.6MM player option for 2011, and the Cubs' third baseman was noncommittal. Other third basemen who may become free agents after the 2010 season include Garrett Atkins, Jorge Cantu, Mike Lowell, Jhonny Peralta, and Scott Rolen. Former top prospect Andy Marte spoke with Indians GM Mark Shapiro about the future, according to Paul Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Shapiro told Marte to play first and third base in winter ball and show up early to Spring Training. It was a tough year for Marte,...   Continue Reading

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Braves Fielding Offers for Pitching

SUNDAY, 11:21am: According to Carroll Rogers of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, while the Braves are happy to maintain the surplus they've acquired, they are anticipating offers. Rogers says the most likely source of trade candidates would come from the bullpen, but she includes Josh Anderson and Martin Prado as expendable position players. Rogers posits seeking a third basemen as a successor to Chipper Jones could be a logical area of interest for the Braves. SATURDAY, 6:01pm: Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports that Braves GM Frank Wren may look to trade surplus pitching as the season nears. According to Bowman, "Wren has...   Continue Reading

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Braves Won't Be Dealing With Kinzer, Tellem

8:17pm: Tim Brown reacts to Tellem's statement and breaks down the drama. Brown heard from one American League GM who would be "furious" if something similar happened to him. 7:51pm: Tony Jackson received a statement, apparently from agent Arn Tellem, about the events of the past couple days. It suggests there was "never an agreement reached" between Furcal and the Braves. The statement says Furcal's agents "will continue to present opportunities to the Braves" when it's in a client's best interest. It concludes by asking that the event not color the Braves' "better judgment" once "emotions have subsided." 4:17pm: Braves...   Continue Reading

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Rosenthal's Latest: Hudson, Ordonez, Fielder, Howard

Let's swing through Ken Rosenthal's latest column. Rosenthal names the Mets, Yankees, Rangers, White Sox, Indians, Rockies, and Cardinals as speculative fits for free agent second baseman Orlando Hudson. Obviously several of those scenarios would involve shuffling players to other positions or trades. The Yankees' infield defense could certainly use the boost. Rosenthal considers Frank Wren's midseason trip to Japan a sign that he might be active in that market. The Tigers may shop Magglio Ordonez for pitching this winter. Maggs will need fewer than 500 plate appearances next year to cause his 2010 and 2011 options to vest. So...   Continue Reading

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Frank Wren Chat At MLB.com

Braves GM Frank Wren chatted with fans today at MLB.com. A hot stove summary is below. Wren is working on various short-term options for center field, as he does not want to block his two center field prospects. Rumors that the Braves would sign Mike Lowell or trade for Ken Griffey Jr., which were silly from Day 1, were shot down. Octavio Dotel wants a multiyear deal, and Wren doesn't seem to expect him back. The Braves do have interest in re-signing Ron Mahay though. Wren says that he won't go after any more starters if the Braves sign Tom..   Continue Reading

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Schuerholz To Step Down

Wow, they just keep on coming. According to Ken Rosenthal, Braves GM John Schuerholz will step down (to be announced at a press conference this afternoon). Schuerholz will serve as team president, so at least he can be consulted on moves. Assistant GM Frank Wren will take his place. Wren spent about a year as Orioles' GM in '99. Sometimes I can be overly critical of GMs...but Schuerholz is awesome. This is a huge loss for the Braves. On the bright side, I'm sure Wren has learned a lot working under him. Here's a solid look at Wren's brief time..   Continue Reading

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