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Braves Acquire James Russell, Emilio Bonifacio

By Steve Adams | July 31, 2014 at 3:38pm CDT

3:38pm: ESPN Chicago’s Jesse Rogers tweets that the Cubs are sending cash to Atlanta as well. It will be about $1MM going to Atlanta, tweets Wittenmyer.

3:33pm: Wittenymyer tweets that a minor league catcher is headed to Chicago. Peter Gammons tweets that Chicago receives Victor Caratini from Atlanta.

3:24pm: The Braves have acquired left-hander James Russell and utilityman Emilio Bonifacio from the Cubs, according to Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times (on Twitter).

James Russell

Russell, 28, has posted a 3.51 ERA with 7.0 K/9, 4.3 BB/9 and a career-best 40.9 percent ground-ball rate. While he’s picking up more grounders than ever, Russell has also shown the worst command of his career — a trend he will hope to correct with the Braves. Russell has typically handled left-handed hitters pretty well, but the opposite has been true in 2014; right-handed batters have a meager .364 OPS against Russell, while same-handed batters have an alarming .295/.358/.525 batting line against him. In his career, however, lefties have batted .240/.276/.416 against Russell. He is earning just $1.9MM in 2014 and is controlled through 2015.

The switch-hitting Bonifacio, 29, had a solid debut season for the Cubs before being included in the trade. He’s hitting .279/.318/.373 with a pair of homers and 14 steals (in 20 attempts). Defensive metrics have liked his work at second base, third base and in center field this season, though his career marks aren’t as strong.

Bonifacio had an interesting offseason, as he was tendered a contract by the Royals and agreed to a $3.5MM salary before being released (and subsequently paid only a portion of his still non-guaranteed deal). The speedster latched on with the Cubs in Spring Training and played well, though he’s spent a portion of the year on the disabled list.

As for Caratini, he was a second-round pick by the Braves in 2013 and ranked as the organization’s No. 7 prospect on MLB.com’s midseason top 20 list. The 20-year-old Caratini has batted .279/.352/.406 in 87 games at Class-A this season. He’s a switch-hitting catcher who also plays third base. Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo at MLB.com feel that he’s a good enough defender to handle either position, but clearly he would have more value behind the dish. Though Callis and Mayo praise his defense, they feel that his bat is a better tool.

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  1. ihwf_vp

    7 years ago

    There it is.. knew Bonifacio had to be going somewhere today

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    • ihwf_vp

      7 years ago

      No one the cubs get Christian Bethancourt? braves have #5 rated catching prospect per mlb

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      • Dillon Carroll™

        7 years ago

        different catcher

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    • ihwf_vp

      7 years ago

      No one the cubs get Christian Bethancourt? braves have #5 rated catching prospect per mlb

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  2. Ace2095

    7 years ago

    This is the best trade deadline ever.

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    • Trock

      7 years ago

      It definitely blows last year out of the water. It’s a bad trade deadline when the only headliner you can remember is Garza…

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      • Ace2095

        7 years ago

        I remember Peavy, but that’s because I’m a Red Sox fan. But the only trade last year from the last hour was Bud Norris I think.

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      • letsgogiants

        7 years ago

        The biggest blockbuster at the deadline last year was the Peavy trade. If that trade happened this year (which wouldn’t, as the Sox are sellers, not buyers this year), it would have gotten buried in the Lester-Cespedes and Price trades.

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  3. LayerCake

    7 years ago

    Is this our new running theme? Every deadline trade for a Cubs player?

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    • bravo_84

      7 years ago

      They’ve got to have one or two good ones, might as well keep trying…

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  4. Ace2095

    7 years ago

    I like the addition of Russell for the Braves, he will provide them with a solid arm out of the pen. Bonifacio will give the Braves some good depth, it’s a good trade depending on who they gave up.

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    • Gil Reese

      7 years ago

      russell has a dead arm last 2plus yrs.enjoy

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      • TGre18

        7 years ago

        Braves have always been able to capitalize on pitchers that were thought to be useless. Best pitching coaches in the MLB.

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  5. Justin Case

    7 years ago

    Nothing for the Dodgers? Really?

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    • Mike Query

      7 years ago

      Ya because you guys need even more.

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      • Justin Case

        7 years ago

        We actually need a right-handed reliever pretty badly

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        • Mike Query

          7 years ago

          Maybe next year youll spend 400 million and have all stars at every position instead of only half of them then.

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          • GetToTheChoppa

            7 years ago

            And still won’t win a WS.

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  6. coreybishop

    7 years ago

    Thank you. This is what we were waiting for. ^_^

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  7. Spencer James

    7 years ago

    Meanwhile, the Phillies and RAJ are twiddling their thumbs wondering how they didn’t get top tier prospects for Marlon Byrd.

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    • Ace2095

      7 years ago

      He overplayed his hand, he deserves to be fired, but he will somehow find a way to keep his job….

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    • IdontknowwhyIpostonforums

      7 years ago

      For some reason this cracked me up enormously.

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    • Bill

      7 years ago

      I’m fine with it. No need to let RAJ make another bad trade. The next move I want to hear about is RAJ being fired.

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      • KJ4realz

        7 years ago

        Wondering if that could be why no moves are made? Ownership is like ‘naw, dude, let’s just keep the guys’ and then seasons over… Bam bye bye rubes

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        • Utley's Knees

          7 years ago

          Phillies need young players from the higher levels who are ready or almost ready to play in MLB. Why make a trade for trades sake when you do not have anyone to replace them? Lastly, we still have this August and next winter to move some players whose contracts end next year or the next year.

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          • IdontknowwhyIpostonforums

            7 years ago

            I think for many of the players they would or could trade, their value will never be higher than right now. Cliff Lee may be an exception.

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  8. cubs7691

    7 years ago

    I always like trading with the braves. They’re great trading partners. Always a fair trade.

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    • Sadwick

      7 years ago

      Don’t tell that to the Diamondbacks.

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      • SZZaam

        7 years ago

        Or the Astros (Michael Bourn)

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        • Ron E. Roberts

          7 years ago

          Trades are a two-way road (or more, sometimes). Each team gets input on who they’re shipping off and wanting in return. Don’t hate the Braves because the other teams’ scouting departments let ’em down.

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    • GetToTheChoppa

      7 years ago

      For all the cubs fans suffering the last thing you wanna do to their egos is realize they got swindled out of a trade.

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      • cubs7691

        7 years ago

        Bonefacio was gone after this year. We just got another lefty and we have Wright as well. Russel is also up for arb. next year. Made sense

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    • Defiancy

      7 years ago

      Cubs and Braves have had some pretty good trades as of late. I think Wren and Theo must just like each other or something

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    • Utley's Knees

      7 years ago

      Still feel that way about your return?

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      • cubs7691

        7 years ago

        Honestly yes.

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  9. WhoKilledTheRallyMonkey

    7 years ago

    I cant refresh the page fast enough to catch all these trades!!!!

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    • Mike Query

      7 years ago

      I think I broke my computer with the refreshing today.

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      • Ace2095

        7 years ago

        Same here, A few times the link even broke on me

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  10. Benjamin Rush

    7 years ago

    This deadline had a weird fantasy baseball feel.

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    • sascoach2003

      7 years ago

      Beat my post. Thinking same thing

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    • Ace2095

      7 years ago

      Yeah, I’ve had 5 players on my Fantasy Team get traded :P

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  11. Trock

    7 years ago

    Wonder what we are getting back. Not familiar with Braves system but hopefully it is something half way decent!

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    • Badamike

      7 years ago

      Has to be… Theo was asking alot for Bonifacio… and a good lefty reliever on top of it has to return some decency.

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      • Gil Reese

        7 years ago

        dont bet getting anything but low tier players from braves thats how they work.

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    • Micah Smith

      7 years ago

      I’m curious as well, but from the Braves fan perspective I’d like to know who we gave up!

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    • inkstainedscribe

      7 years ago

      Bossman Jr!

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    • CaptainAmerica

      7 years ago

      Hopefully their #5 prospect, Hursh AA RHP – cross your fingers.

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    • CaptainAmerica

      7 years ago

      Hopefully their #5 prospect, Hursh AA RHP – cross your fingers.

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  12. sascoach2003

    7 years ago

    Maddening last few minutes of trade deadline. Somebody’s playing Baseball Mogul lol

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  13. Adenhart

    7 years ago

    Now out of nowhere, Cole Hamels traded… .. It might happen.. not too sure.

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    • Red_Line_9

      7 years ago

      That’s the move I wanted KC to make

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  14. ray_derek

    7 years ago

    Glad the Cubs got something for Bonifacio, I liked Russell a lot though. Solid pickups for Atlanta, Emilio should get aging time in CF as well. Upton shouldn’t be in any lineup.

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    • Gary Graf

      7 years ago

      neither should LaStella, so I hope he gets some time at 2B

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      • Me

        7 years ago

        La Stella has been hitting .320 since June 28th with an OPS over .800 and has a .311 BA for July. Not a La Stella fan eh? He’s been one of the better hitters in the Braves lineup and the 2nd best hitter for July. Other than a 10 day period he’s hit VERY well in MLB this year and has been one of the top rookie position players in the majors.
        Now BJ Upton…yes. BJ should not get a start against a left hander again actually.

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        • Gary Graf

          7 years ago

          Batting Average is all LaStella brings. He has no power, average speed, and average fielding. The Braves could hit for better average. That’s for sure, but I’d rather see a speedster/leadoff type at second.

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          • Me

            7 years ago

            Then I guess you hate Craig Counsell types. Because that is what he is. Limited ability but can make the best of his ability.
            If we extrapolate his doubles and RBIs, he’d be in the top 10 for 2nd basemen offensively however. It’s not like he’s a scrub.

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            • Gary Graf

              7 years ago

              No, I loved Craig Counsell. He could field and was clutch.

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        • Gary Graf

          7 years ago

          Batting Average is all LaStella brings. He has no power, average speed, and average fielding. The Braves could hit for better average. That’s for sure, but I’d rather see a speedster/leadoff type at second.

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  15. wmgh

    7 years ago

    can we see baez now please? we’ve been patient….

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  16. Adenhart

    7 years ago

    Nothing from the Phillies? Extremely weird. They should’ve topped the Red Sox…

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  17. LordOfTheSwings

    7 years ago

    As long as it’s not Betancourt…

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    • Neil Tatro

      7 years ago

      its Betancourt…

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    • Badamike

      7 years ago

      PLEASE BE

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  18. coreybishop

    7 years ago

    Minor league catcher…my heart is stopping… THIS BETTER NOT BE BETHANCOURT!!!!!!

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    • Badamike

      7 years ago

      IM BEGGING

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    • Ace2095

      7 years ago

      That was my first thought, but is Wren really that shortsighted?

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    • Ace2095

      7 years ago

      That was my first thought, but is Wren really that shortsighted?

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  19. coreybishop

    7 years ago

    Minor league catcher…my heart is stopping… THIS BETTER NOT BE BETHANCOURT!!!!!!

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  20. meep

    7 years ago

    so at the trade deadline cubs are one of the few teams to make the most trades.

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    • Ace2095

      7 years ago

      Red Sox says hi.

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  21. bravo_84

    7 years ago

    Here’s hoping that minor league catcher is Caratini and not Bethancourt.

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    • Ace2095

      7 years ago

      It’s not Bethancourt so your good

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      • bravo_84

        7 years ago

        I’ll take it. I really like Russell, and he’s more than just a rental so I’d say Baltimore got duped.

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    • DippityDoo

      7 years ago

      Caratini is pretty solid as well. Good scouting reports on his catching this year.

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      • bravo_84

        7 years ago

        He’s a great prospect, but a fair trade in my opinion. Nobody will be confusing his defense for Bethancourt’s.

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        • DippityDoo

          7 years ago

          Agreed, but really impressed Cubs got a nice catching prospect for Russell. Fews years to develop but definitely address’ a need for the Cubs.

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    • Andy Clouthier

      7 years ago

      I can’t up vote on my phone, but you would’ve received one from me.

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  22. Chris Turner

    7 years ago

    we dangled the caratini and they bit!

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    • Jason Inghram

      7 years ago

      The sensible Cub fans knew we weren’t getting anything great at all dude is about what I expected now he will slide in our 20-30 range…WOW that’s a good system when you pick up a teams 7th best prospect & he doesn’t even make our top 20 or if anyone puts him in the top 20 they’re nuts cuz this is defintely a guy I’m placing in the 25-30 range for sure..So possibly a back-up Catcher in the future,Catcher is only position we’re not loaded at well & 1st Base even tho Vogelbach gets attention as close to a top 100 prospect & MLB.COM’s #4 1st Base prospect but he isn’t even in our top 10 of prospects..Cubs now have 8 top 100 in the new MidSeason top 100 lists & 3 top 10 which is nuts in Bryant,Russell & Baez after the season Jorge Soler should be top 15

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  23. LordOfTheSwings

    7 years ago

    And, every Braves fan lets out a sigh of relief to find out it wasn’t Betancourt.

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    • Ajake38

      7 years ago

      I almost lost it for a second.

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    • Eric Mack

      7 years ago

      I don’t think anyone really thought it would be, did they?

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  24. coreybishop

    7 years ago

    Anyone know the contract situations for Bonifacio and Russell?

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    • Badamike

      7 years ago

      Bonifacio is a FA after this year… No clue on Russell

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      • Mo Vaughn

        7 years ago

        Bonifacio is actually arbitration eiligible.

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        • Badamike

          7 years ago

          of course he is…. im always wrong

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        • DippityDoo

          7 years ago

          No he’ll be a free agent after the world series. This was his final year of eligibility for arbitration.

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          • calicub

            7 years ago

            That’s correct. Russell will be a FA after 2015.

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    • Badamike

      7 years ago

      Bonifacio is a FA after this year… No clue on Russell

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    • Mo Vaughn

      7 years ago

      Russell will be arbitration eligible for the second time this offseason, and Bonifacio will be arbitration eligible for the third time.

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      • Yankees420

        7 years ago

        Bonifacio has been through arb 3 times already. 2012 was with Miami, ’13 was the Blue Jays, ’14 was with the Royals. Don’t think Emilio is a super 2 player, so he should be a FA after this season.

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  25. bigbadjohnny

    7 years ago

    Victor Caritini cubs get

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  26. Badamike

    7 years ago

    Geeesh…. We just drafted a catcher this year.. the Swarback (spelling) kid

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    • asovermann

      7 years ago

      He’s already basically being slowly weened off of catcher, not one more much longer

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    • Matt

      7 years ago

      Schwarber*

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      • Badamike

        7 years ago

        yeah that guy :)

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        • DippityDoo

          7 years ago

          His bat is too advanced to wait for his catching skills to develop. Be a waste of resources.

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    • BaseballBeisbol

      7 years ago

      He projects as a corner outfielder though.

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    • calicub

      7 years ago

      Already playing all his time at DH and LF with a rare spot at catcher. Keeping him at Catcher would slow his development as his bat is already fast-tracking him.

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  27. over101

    7 years ago

    James “It is my life to give up inherited runners” Russell and Emilio “Overpay for my first week when I have an OPS of .621 since April 10th” Bonifacio.

    Sad teams overpay for such stuff.

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    • Eric Mack

      7 years ago

      Have you seen our bench players?

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    • bravo_84

      7 years ago

      Emilio is just a throw in that gives a little flexability, and Fredi insists on using his LH relievers for full innings anyway so there won’t be many inherited runners. Plus Caratini is a long way off.

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  28. asovermann

    7 years ago

    Caratini is a solid get for the Cubs. Switch hitting C, great on base skills so far

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    • cubs7691

      7 years ago

      Hes apparently the braves #8 prospect

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      • asovermann

        7 years ago

        #7 on MLB.com, but he adds depth at the catcher spot with Zagunis and Remillard in the low minors. Easily should fit in the very back end of the Cubs top 20 lol.

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  29. asovermann

    7 years ago

    Caratini is a solid get for the Cubs. Switch hitting C, great on base skills so far

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  30. Bravesfan22

    7 years ago

    Great deal

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  31. bigbadjohnny

    7 years ago

    So the Cubs are Double Deep at all positions now in their farm system……just need pitching

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    • AdamAE24

      7 years ago

      Looks like you can trade for a whole staff at the deadline, so they really just need a few pitchers.

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  32. cubsssss

    7 years ago

    Does this mean we will finally see…Javier Baez? Or someone like Logan Watkins?

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    • bigbadjohnny

      7 years ago

      Watkins more likely….Baez is not on 40 man roster.

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      • TGre18

        7 years ago

        Theo can purchase the contract of Baez, but I don’t think he would. Needs to be done before tomorrow.

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      • CaptainAmerica

        7 years ago

        Doubt it. They just lost 2 from their 40 man, and it is time for Baez to play.

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  33. bigbadjohnny

    7 years ago

    The Senior Member on the Cubs roster now is Starlin Castro

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  34. bigbadjohnny

    7 years ago

    Cubs Farm System by position:
    C – Schwarber / Catilini
    1B – Vogelbach / Canderlario
    2B – Baez / Alcantara
    SS – Russell / Torres
    3B – Bryant / Olt
    LF – Jiminez / Hannermann
    CF – Almora / McKinney
    RF – Soler / Dunston Jr

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    • DaCubsDaBears

      7 years ago

      Cant wait until 2016.
      Been waiting since 1953, whats another couple years.

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  35. davidinvirginia

    7 years ago

    Good deal for the Cubs. Caratini has shown signs of having good strike zone judgement/patience at the plate so the Braves would have no use for him (they seem to despise hitters who are patient at the plate). Unless you’re the D’backs, the team dealing with the Braves comes out ahead every time.

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    • Eric Mack

      7 years ago

      Um, Houston didn’t come out ahead. Also, too early to tell if Cubs come out ahead. Braves aren’t in the same boat as Chicago, so we need now pieces. not one who may work out in 2-4 years.

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      • diehardcubbie

        7 years ago

        As a Cubs fan, it would be nice to be in that position some day …

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    • TDKnies

      7 years ago

      I’m curious as well. What trades have the Braves very obviously lost in the past few years?

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      • NL_East_Rivalry

        7 years ago

        Not many. Just a bunch of rentals that didn’t pan out. Braves have given away a number of prospects but no one they really needed to begin with.

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        • TDKnies

          7 years ago

          Definitely agreed on that. Aside from us getting the best of the Prado-Upton trade, I kinda feel like everyone’s walked away from our other trades disappointed.

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      • Mike Query

        7 years ago

        None.

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  36. Scott Brewer

    7 years ago

    nice deal braves

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  37. Voeg

    7 years ago

    Great deal for the braves. Bonifacio could step in and play CF for BJ and that should solidify the leadoff spot. However i think they will split time. But this is a good trade for the Braves and strengthens the team.

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    • Eric Mack

      7 years ago

      I don’t even think they will split time. I think it’s all BJ right now, he’s trending upward and they’re going to continue to play him in hopes of maximizing the investment.

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      • Voeg

        7 years ago

        I think his trending upward is a bit of a stretch, but he is playing better. It may not be a 50/50 split but it may be close. Bonifacio’s numbers in the leadoff spot are pretty good. He’s batting .288 in that spot this year.

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        • Matt Talbert

          7 years ago

          Really? That will seriously help. I think we robbed the Cubs.

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  38. Brandon Paoni

    7 years ago

    As a Cubs fan I gotta say I kinda like you Braves fans, this may be the first time I’ve read through a solid page of comments on MLBTR and not seen a single comment that made me want to rip my own hair out.

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