The Rockies have been busy this evening. They traded Chris Iannetta to the Angels for Tyler Chatwood and agreed to terms with Ramon Hernandez on a two-year deal. Here are the rest of the day’s notes on the Rockies:
- The Rockies remain hopeful of obtaining Martin Prado from the Braves, Troy Renck of the Denver Post writes.
- There’s a decent chance Kevin Millwood re-signs with the Rockies this offseason, according to Renck (on Twitter).
- The Rockies have offered Seth Smith to the Braves, but they don’t have interest in packaging him with Tim Wheeler or Charlie Blackmon.
- The Rockies and Padres haven’t made any progress on a possible deal for Orlando Hudson.
- Rival teams say the Rockies would like a Double-A or Triple-A pitcher for Ian Stewart.
Rockies would like to acquire a player the Braves can use by giving the Braves a player that they can’t use. Cool story Rockies.
I agree . I Would rather keep Prado as the Braves everyday LFer instead of trading him for someone who won’t play but maybe half that in a platoon role . Doesn’t make much sense . The Braves have additional talents that they could add in a package for someone better .
Schwinden for Stewart do it up lol
Since they see Fowler as their CF I don’t see why they don’t just throw in Wheeler…
As a Rockies fan, I completely agree with you, tommy…but we all know how O’Dowd absolutely LOVES to over-value his prospects…Smith is, at best, a platoon player…I know most Rockies fans love him, but he’s expendable just like Spilly…gotta give something to get something…this is apparently lost upon O’Dowd though…
I’m just not understanding why he thinks Smith alone is worth Prado.
What caliber of pitcher do they want for Stewart though? I mean, his stock has got to be pretty diminished at this point.
Give up Wheeler and the Braves might do it… but Seth Smith is a completely average player. Martin Prado a couple years ago was 9th in NL MVP. Really don’t see it happening without a major prospect from the Rockies.
Agreed…if Smith and one of Wheeler or Blackmon gets it done, then this deal should have already been made…being a Rockies fan can be maddening sometimes…
I have to ask a Rockies fan a question that I’ve always wondered…do you guys actually like that stupid dinosaur you have for a mascot?
good one. Do you enjoy ripping off a college football team for your cheer?
Do you know how long the Braves have been doing that as opposed to Florida State? Find me the dates to prove your point.
Deion brought it from FSU to the Braves. At least that’s the story I heard.
That was the story I have always been told .
FSU has been doing it since the late 60s, according to Wikipedia (yeah I know). The Braves have been doing it since the 80s.
As much as I hate the Tomahawk Chop (and I truly do hate it) I prefer it to that Dinosaur.
To answer his question, I’ve read that Rockies fans hate it.
Yeah because your stadiums quirk makes so much sense. The Liberty Bell doesn’t ring or even move so why does that monstrosity in the outfield go off after ever homer and victory?
Didn’t say they don’t make sense I just hate it. If I was a Braves fan or not a divisional rival, I wouldn’t mind it.
It takes a proud man to get offended by someone questioning your dinosaur mascot. Kudos to you, good man.
I’m glad we have something to cheer for and really don’t care how we do it.
good one. Do you enjoy ripping off a college football team for your cheer?
good one. Do you enjoy ripping off a college football team for your cheer?
Ahh yes, Dinger…most Rockies fans I know can’t stand him…my son on the other hand likes him…I guess if I actually cared about mascots, cheers, etc. then I would actually care to give my opinion on him…I suppose I’m indifferent on the subject…
If the Braves trade Prado, it will be for OF help. The Braves really need a RH bat, and the Rockies don’t haven’t anyone that meets that criteria.
how about to the cardinals for craig?
I’d do it but Wren probably won’t
your right, i think he’ll have to throw in teheran to make it fair
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we’ll give you Teheran if you give us Adam Wainwright back. I think we have the receipt for JD Drew somewhere in a filing cabinet…
well i feel like that would be unfair to you, we’ll just take that no name second basemen you have, i think his name is uggla? and oh yeah, we know you guys don’t like him so we’ll also help you out by takin hanson
I’d love that, but STL isn’t going to do that especially before Pujols signs because Craig is their backup plan (Berkman to 1B, Craig to RF).
how about to the cardinals for craig?
I think Dan O’Dowd is just being another word for a donkey right now.
There moderators, is that better?
I don’t want anything the Rockies have…
i wouldn’t mind CarGo or Tulo…but yeah I know what you mean. The clubs just don’t match up
If we can pay Tulo in Atlanta Hawks tickets, Varsity coupons, and vouchers to the Pink Pony and maybe a promise to be on Ludacris’ next album could we afford him. If he wants cash, he’ll stay in Denver.
i wouldn’t mind CarGo or Tulo…but yeah I know what you mean. The clubs just don’t match up
i wouldn’t mind CarGo or Tulo…but yeah I know what you mean. The clubs just don’t match up
Have available, anyways. Yeah, Carlos Gonzalez would be a dream.
And only in that dream could the Braves afford CarGon’s contract, unless he suddenly becomes Mike Hampton 2.0 overnight.
Have available, anyways. Yeah, Carlos Gonzalez would be a dream.
Come on now, you mean to tell us that you wouldn’t want Tulo or CarGo? Obviously they aren’t available, but if they were I’m sure most fans would want one or both of those guys on their team…
I still think the Braves are going to get Carlos Quentin. White Sox need pitching and Braves are in love with Quentin. Maybe it is just wishful thinking…
we’ve been connected with Carlos Quentin for the longest time but Kenny Williams has a man-crush on him and will probably ask for Teheran, Delgado, Vizcaino, Minor, Heyward, Freeman, Chipper, John Schuerholtz, Phil Niekro and Tyler Flowers in return.
But… they already have T-Flo
But… they already have T-Flo
that would be the joke bruh
that would be the joke bruh
They signed Phil Neikro to a minor league deal last week too.
dont he already have tyler flowers…lol..thats true thnk wlliams loves him some carlos…i woud like to see him in the braves outfield way befoe some of te other crap they have been rumored to be interested in…
the Flowers thing was part of the joke. To the best of my knowledge, Flowers is still in AAA so Kenny Williams prolly forgot that he traded for him 3 years ago
the Flowers thing was part of the joke. To the best of my knowledge, Flowers is still in AAA so Kenny Williams prolly forgot that he traded for him 3 years ago
the Flowers thing was part of the joke. To the best of my knowledge, Flowers is still in AAA so Kenny Williams prolly forgot that he traded for him 3 years ago
Haha I know. Alot of what I have read from White Sox blogs is that they would be happy to move on and let him go in a trade. They apparently have prospects ready to play in the mlb and he is blocking a spot. He fits with what the Braves neead and we do have the pieces to get him.
isn’t he blocking Dayan Viciedo? Or is that Alex Rios?
I’m pretty sure it is Carlos that is blocking in him.
I’m pretty sure it is Carlos that is blocking in him.
I’m pretty sure it is Carlos that is blocking in him.
Haha I know. Alot of what I have read from White Sox blogs is that they would be happy to move on and let him go in a trade. They apparently have prospects ready to play in the mlb and he is blocking a spot. He fits with what the Braves neead and we do have the pieces to get him.
isnt Tyler Flowers with the Wsox already? or am I thinking about a different guy?
see my above responses to the same question
Yes, the Braves sent Flowers to the Sox for Javy Vazquez.
isnt Tyler Flowers with the Wsox already? or am I thinking about a different guy?
Please let’s move on from Quentin. Guy is overrated. What do we need with another offensive threat less than a quarter of his ABs and defensive liability? There’s a reason we’re not interested in Josh Willingham.
If they want a tripple A or Double A pitcher, thats a low price. Hell if im the cubs id send over two. But my guess the Rockies want a quality Sp pitcher.
If they want a tripple A or Double A pitcher, thats a low price. Hell if im the cubs id send over two. But my guess the Rockies want a quality Sp pitcher.
Nvm.
Nvm.
Nvm.
why not just do Prado goes to Rockies, Street goes to Blue Jays and Eric Thames goes to the Braves. Does this sound like a fair deal?
No Thames is not an upgrade over Prado. There is upside on Thames but he might not even hit for 20 homeruns a season. Prado can hit 20 homeruns in a health season and for average.
Prado has never hit more than 15 in any season so why is he a lock for 20 again? In his first full season in the minors, Thames hit 27. In 2011 he hit 7 in the minors and another 11 just from June-Oct when he was called up. That’s just 2 less than what Prado hit in 551 AB and his 4th mlb season. Prado is more likely to hit 20 hrs for what reason again?
Doesn’t seem odd that a team in need of another bat would be willing to trade Prado if they saw him as a 20 hr guy?
Because he is coming in to his prime and does have the ability to hit 20 homeruns. Never said lock so don’t put words in someones mouth ok. Also Thames numbers are in a hitter friendly park and I wouldn’t consider Turner Field as one. Just don’t think he would fit at all, being left handed and all.
As nice as that idea sounds, the Braves REALLY need a RH bat in their lineup. Not that I would be opposed to figuring out a way to work that out.
How about Yunel instead? [/sad brave fan joke]
None of us even liked Yunel (Or I didn’t)
I never wanted Furcal to go away, and then we have some huge Cuban guy who looks like Scooby Doo (He does, don’t deny it) Who was really streaky playing for us.
I just want Furcal back
It doesn’t matter what you wanted the fact is that the Braves traded away one of the better SS in the league and now they have a huge hole up the middle.
We had Jack Wilson, he was good (Sarcasm)
Yea he kinda did behehe.
Well if we’re wishing, I want Elvis Andrus back.
Yunel wasn’t streaky AT ALL. He had one bad 1/2 of a season, the rest of the time he was one of the best hitting shortstops in baseball.
No. Thames isn’t very good.
why not just do Prado goes to Rockies, Street goes to Blue Jays and Eric Thames goes to the Braves. Does this sound like a fair deal?
who else thinks it would be funny if they posted a completely bs story of a big trade, watched us all go nuts on the comments, and then like a day later posted that it was fake
facebook once posted that Derek Lowe had been traded for Johan Santana on April Fool’s Day
How about Tehran, prado for smith, wheeler and arenado!
Toss in Tulo and Wren would think about it.
Teheran isn’t going in a trade for prospects.
Umm, no…
the Rockies will not trade Arenado.
are you really a Braves fan?
Should insert Delgado instead of Teheran. That being said, do you know who Nolan arenado is.
Prado for Fowler fills needs of both teams. Fowler can play any OF position and will be our future CF if Bourn isn’t resigned.
I don’t want to see Prado traded at all. However, if the Rockies would send Fowler to the Braves then that would be an acceptable trade. There is no chance the Braves trade a right handed all-star 2B for a left-handed platoon outfielder like Smith.
If Byrnes can talk anyone into taking Hudson, he should get Executive of the Year immediately.
I, for one, am glad there’s no movement on Orlando Hudson. I’m really sour on that guy’s act. Do not want.
You can have wheeler, just not kyle parker
I dunno.. He always did suffer from Jonny Gomes disease when he was even half way his best. That is abysmal defense and all or nothing at the plate. Now he is just abysmal defense and even worse at the plate.
Is he really worth giving up more than the same for?
Stewie’s a good (often very good) defensive 3B. If he ever put his lackadaisical head into his ABs he could be a good’un.
I think the upside is there.. but where do you play him is the only issue?
I think the upside is there.. but where do you play him is the only issue?
This seems more accurate.
Yunel was one of my favorite players for the Braves. However, he did have severe personality clashes while with the team. The incident where he cursed and literally just stood up and stopped playing in the middle of the game (because the official scorekeeper charged him with an error) was the worst of them all.
I think that maybe getting traded woke him up a little. He seems to have changed quite a bit since the trade to the Jays. I’m happy for him. My hope is that Tyler Pastornicky becomes at least a league average shortstop. That will at least make the trade a little easier to take.
Yunel was one of my favorite players for the Braves. However, he did have severe personality clashes while with the team. The incident where he cursed and literally just stood up and stopped playing in the middle of the game (because the official scorekeeper charged him with an error) was the worst of them all.
I think that maybe getting traded woke him up a little. He seems to have changed quite a bit since the trade to the Jays. I’m happy for him. My hope is that Tyler Pastornicky becomes at least a league average shortstop. That will at least make the trade a little easier to take.