The Braves are among teams with interest in Rangers infielder/outfielder Jurickson Profar, who is seemingly available, reports FanRag’s Jon Heyman. The Rangers are looking for pitching, suggests Heyman, who notes that the Braves have a potentially on-the-move veteran in Jaime Garcia at the big league level and plenty of arms in the minors.
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Profar was one of the premier prospects in baseball only a few years ago, but injuries and poor performance have damaged his stock in recent seasons. The 24-year-old has thus far amassed 718 trips to the plate in the majors, and he has hit a weak .229/.309/.329 during that span. Profar has spent most of this year at Triple-A Round Rock, where he has batted .300/.380/.438 in 231 plate appearances. That’s far better than the .172/.294/.207 line he has produced in 70 PAs this season with the Rangers.
Despite his unimpressive track record in the majors, Profar still offers youth, switch-hitting capability and defensive versatility, having appeared in between 19 and 57 contests at first base, second base, shortstop, third base and left field during 180 appearances in Texas. He’s also cheap this year (his salary is just north of $1MM) and controllable via arbitration through 2019. And given the Braves’ interest, it’s worth noting that president of baseball operations John Hart was in the Rangers’ front office when they signed Profar as an international free agent in 2009.
Why?
So does this mean a goodbye to Albies is imminent? But trading Garcia for anything is a plus
I say that assuming they play profar at 2B* I don’t want Albies to go and don’t think profar is worth more than Ozzie
well obviously profar isn’t worth as much as Albies, but if they have to trade albies for a controllable young arm, profar is a good fallback. especially wuth camargo in the fold
A combo of Camargo, Profar and Rodriguez could man 2B/3B positions if Albies is dealt for a controllable SP. Garcia was signed to trade for future pieces. Profar would be another Coppy buy low candidate.
dumb. trading a better. you ger controlled MIF for a young controllable SP (which they have an abundance of).
why?
They’re not looking for young pitching. they’re looking for established, top 1-2 of the rotation type.
Albies can be moved w/ the rest of what’s available in the system.
Santana is coming back soon, as well as S. Rodriguez coming back from injury. Those, combined with Camargo gives the Braves flexibility.
Hardly. Albies is a cornerstone. Garcia for Profar is simply taking a flyer on a former top prospect who definitely needs a change of scenery. It would be a great move for the Braves. If Profar proves his worth at the plate, they’ll find a place for him to play or he just becomes the utility guy playing all over and still getting five games a week.
I don’t see the point, unless there’s something under-the-radar that is in the works.
To rid themselves of Jaime is all I can think of.
& then what w/ Profar? trade him again?
Gotta be something
Yea the first thing to come to mind is the Braves intention to trade Albies. Lets hope it doesn’t come to that!
Braves want guys with controllable upside with MLB experience instead of waiting for guys to learn on the job (Swanson). There is win next year pressure mounting…
Braves need to pump the brakes. They seem like they want to force contention before they’re system is ready.
Before they are system is ready?
Ha!
you got me.
Their, there, they’re
Don’t worry dude. Anyone who thinks it’s still cool to correct people on grammar are far more ignorant than you!
That’s so funny coming from you pal, saying the braces system not ready to make big trades even though they clearly have a shot at wild card. You are that guy huh? You know, the guy that seems to think the Yanks should trade the farm for a starter who is injured every year? Is the Yanks system ready already to go for it in the tougher AL? You are a troll of the worst kind and you been outted! Fact. Need the world to know what you are. It’s like when we were kids and found out the aliens on V were Lizards. You been outted as a troll!
Fact again.
Calm down, billy.
profar is a failed prospect with only 2 1/2 years of control. That’s why it doesn’t make sense now, or for the future. Same with Gray.
However, If Archer or Fulmer became available, they have the system and the long term need for a long term TOR.
You, besides looking to get a rise out of everyone, are too much of a short-term thinker. For your team and others.
In what league do The Braces play??
The Braves should sell their farm for a shot at a 1 game playoff? If we are patient and wait for our arms to develop we will be world series contenders for a decade. It would be foolish to throw it away for a chance to win this year.
If it gets people to stop pushing Profar to the Padres I’m all for it
Profar to the braves for farm
Was just going to say this but wanted to scan the comments before to make sure it wasn’t already said lol.
Seriously, Braves take him so it puts the Profar to SD notion to bed once and for all.
Lol
Braves will take him and flip him to SD for Myers.
Albies is only 19 or 20 what will another year in the minors hurt?! Forget that trade
I think they can get more for Garcia than Profar who probably will b a waste in the long run. Package him with somebody make it worth it.
Braves fan here, I’d take Profar for Garcia straight up for sure. Plenty of guys follow the path of well-hyped prospect then big league disappointment then, later, quality big leaguer in the long run. Brandon Phillips is a prime example. I’d be happy taking a flier on a young ex-top prospect in exchange for a mid-level rental.
Lol your kidding right? Jaime Garcia is a rental that is mediocre at best, getting a flier like Profar for him would be a steal. Give him the chance to play everyday in ATL and at next year’s deadline he can be flipped for a lot more especially since he will have another year of control for the acquiring team.
There is no way they can get more for Garcia than Profar, same goes for Cahill, Richard, Chacin and Derek Holland
You guys are all crazy. Profar could be a solid bench player. He plays good defense at multiple positions. He wouldn’t be blocking or replacing Albies. He is also only under team control for 2 more years so he isn’t really worth a whole lot. If anything he would be replacing Camargo as a switch hitter off the bench who can back up multiple positions. That would let us deal Matt Adams and have Camargo play 3B full time.
Garcia for Profar and he becomes the 3rd baseman next year and Sean Rodriguez plays the super utility role. Although he got opportunities with the Rangers, injuries have never given him the chance to work thru his struggles. If all the Braves gotta give up is Garcia I hope they are all over that and just stick him in at 3rd for the rest of the year and see how he does. Love the move if it happens. Don’t see why it would on the Rangers end though.
True that he had a lot of hype for some reason maybe this will be good.
Garcia would be just a starting point, it will take more than just him to get Profar
Camargo is better than Profar. He has earned the 3B job.
Profar definitely doesn’t have the arm he used to have at short and probably not enough left in that rebuilt shoulder to play 3B well, either.
Guys saying start him at 3rd next year y’all are nuts have y’all not watched camargo play this year if anybody deserves to start there next year it’s him and this coming from a braves fan that watches every game albies for profar would be the worst possible trade for what we are trying to do
With all the value this kid is accumulating, it wouldn’t surprise me if they end up trading Camargo in a package for a starter.
The article didn’t say anything about trading Albies for Profar. Garcia was mentioned for Profar. Albies has been mentioned as part of the package that was offered for Quintana. whether Albies would be included in something for Gray remains to be seen, although I could easily see Albies in a deal for Stroman or Fulmer. Absolutely no way is Albies dealt for Profar lol.
People aren’t saying Albies for Profar, they’re saying Albies would be a part of a deal for someone like Gray, then Profar would play second base. But those people are still crazy.
Profar to the braves would be at least 2 for 1… Jaime plus a Petersen type…
I agree with the camargo deal but if they trade albies and Jaime for profar just doesn’t make since
Exactly. I don’t know what that guy was smoking who said Jaime will cost Profar plus. Lol that’s nonsense.
If you mean Jace Peterson, you’ve got yourself a deal. If you mean Dustin Peterson, I say good day to you sir,
Yes, jace!
Don’t get me wrong profar would be great in a braves uniform but not worth giving up Ozzie
Why in the world would Albies ever be traded for Profar? That would NEVER happen.
New on here what does the up and downs mean under someone’s name and any way to cut off this 5 minute edit Thanks in advance.
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No you can not extend the edit duration!
Couldn’t resist hitting “dislike.” Your post is akin to announcing to a roomful of clowns with pies at the ready that you really don’t like getting hit in the face with pies.
haha!
Relax guys… they want profar as an infield coach. Albies is safe
Ozzie is one of top prospects in baseball why would he just get traded for profar
Reread the article instead of keep repeating in various posts why you don’t understand please.
J Garcia for Profar, not Ozzie for Profar
I could see Texass trading Profar for Big Sex Bartolo Colon + others
Shouldn’t that be fatcubsfan?
Sorry pal but he’s not on the braves anymore. Maybe try keepin up with baseball you typical cubs fan
Off topic but Yankees need SP and 1B if they Braves are keen on trading Teheran now which I have mixed thoughts about why not package him and Adams and get Clint Frazier plus others
Julio Teheran and Matt Adams for Gleyber Torres, Clint Frazier and Kaprielian is a deal I could make.
Teheran and Adams don’t get you Torres.
That trade proposal is delusional at best. The Yankees trading three of their top prospects for a 1B who isn’t really spectacular by any means and a pitcher who’s been inconsistent to the point where his trade value is at a low point? Even with the fact that Torres and Kaprielian are out for the rest of the year due to injuries, there is no realistic way to see the Yankees even consider it.
You must be a Braves fan. Now get yourself appointed Yanquis GM because that’s the only way the deal gets made. Unless the Braves have video of Hal Steinbrenner meeting with Russian disinformation agents.
Teheran and Adams doesn’t get you either Torres or Frazier, let alone both. Don’t know enough about Kaprelian to comment. Torres and Frazier were the two alleged jewels Cashman obtained for Miller and the rental of Chapman. He isn’t gonna give those pieces up cheaply, if at all.
I’m a loyal braves fan, but I can tell you that’s not going to happen. No way the Yanks give up much for Teheran or M. Adams.
I don’t think the braves trade Jaime Garcia until they start saying his name right. Lmao. It’s jamie with a j not hamie with an h. Same with Jonathan villar it’s Millar or pillar with a V. Not Jonathan VR.
What the hell are you talking about?
The Spanish ‘j’ is pronounced like an ‘h’. The ‘ll’ is pronounced like a ‘y’. Both Jaime and Villar’s names are being pronounced correctly.
That’s why it was a joke. At least 3 people didn’t comprehend that.
Poe’s law may be of interest to you.
It was a terrible attempt at a joke.
they have a Garcia who can play 3B and Ruiz or Riley future 3B. Need a Catcher or future RF/LF.
Jaime Garcia for Jurickson Profar straight up is a good deal for both teams. Low risk, high reward potential for both teams.
Ugh. All the Braves fans arguing and haggling over Profar. Texas should get 6 for 1 just because.
I’ll give you 6 Jace Petersons for him.
The Braves should offer the Rangers either Matt Kemp or Nick Markakis for Profar straight up and call it a deal.
If the Rangers trade the Braves Profar it will not be for a older starter like Garcia. They need bullpen arm or near ready SP that is under 30
How does Aaron Blair sound? That’s about the best 2 years of a utility infielder will get you.
Fine w/ me, I’ll help pack Blair’s bags.
I’m glad none of you are in charge of the braves we would be 40 games under 500 for 10 years
Cant imagine a big return on a huge bust like this guy.
Profar needs a change a scenery, most likely to NL where his defensive versatility can be used. He needs everyday at bats which Texas never gave him. While he will not become that superstar, he could still become some type of a lesser Zobrist. He definitely does not have any trade value right now though.
Can you see any obvious trades that are too perfect of matches to not happen
Matt Adams to the Yankees ?
Todd Frazier to the Red Sox ?
David Robertson to the Nats ?
Trade with Texas,,,,,,,,,,,, J.Garcia,Jace Peterson FOR Profar and Matuella Trade with Yanks,,,,,,,,,,,Teheran,Adams FOR Frazier and Acevedo. Trade with Rays,,,,,,,,,,,,Swanson,Sims and Blair for Archer
2018. Outfield…..Acuna,Inciarte,Frazier. Infield………Freeman 1B,Profar 2B,Albies SS,Camargo 3B. Pitchers…….Archer,Newcombe,Folty,Gohara,Dickey.
Dickey isnt even good the fact that he was traded for Noah Thor Syndangaard is really sad.
How do you know dickey going to sign back with Atlanta
Good lord, no.
Swanson isn’t going anywhere. Only for some guy named Trout or Harper, and that’s not going to happen.
If Texas were to trade anyone else, it should be Gallo to the Braves, buy low on him and let him hit HR’s to the RF seats all day long. Otherwise, Garcia for Profar is fair.
The Yankee’s are not going to trade Frazier for that package. You can just simply delete that post.
Swanson+ who for Trout or Harper?
1st they just got hechaveria, 2nd Swanson has as much trade value as archer
That is the worst lineup idea of the century ,and they just moved Freddie to third so I dought they are gonna move him back in 6 months
Rangers just need to hang on to Profar till the end of his contract. They screwed up not dealing him when they should have, especially since the fact 2b, ss and 3b were all taken at the time. He is still a valueable bench player and plus defensive player. Just hang on to him and ride the contract out.
On the other hand, Sean Rodriguez is back
I say put Profar at 3rd