beck72 Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 *The Atlanta Braves need an outfielder, and Braves superscout Jim Fregosi was at the Metrodome for Tuesday night's Twins-Indians game. Twins general manager Terry Ryan declined comment on the possibility of a deal. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- I could see the Twins trading Jacque Jones, now that he's cooled off. I wonder what the Twins would add from the Braves? Ideas? Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedge Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 How about the Twins GIVE Stewart and Jones to the Braves? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevHead0881 Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 QUOTE(Wedge @ Jun 1, 2005 -> 03:01 PM) How about the Twins GIVE Stewart and Jones to the Braves? Braves can take Santana too. How bout a Stewart, Jones and Santana swap for Julio Franco? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 Maybe the Twins would take back Danny Kolb possibly, Atlanta have soured on him pretty quick. Jackass Jones really isn't good enough to keep his head above water as an everyday starting outfielder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beck72 Posted June 1, 2005 Author Share Posted June 1, 2005 Nobody on the Braves current roster seems like a deent fit for ATL. Unless its OFer Ryan Langerhans. Maybe some AAA depth from ATL in the IF, seeing how the Twins IF seems to be its weakest area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilJester99 Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 Atl is suppose to be really high on Ryan Langerhans, I can't see them dealing him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beck72 Posted June 1, 2005 Author Share Posted June 1, 2005 QUOTE(DBAH0 @ Jun 1, 2005 -> 03:05 PM) Maybe the Twins would take back Danny Kolb possibly, Atlanta have soured on him pretty quick. Jackass Jones really isn't good enough to keep his head above water as an everyday starting outfielder. Kolb makes more than minimum wage and his control sucks. Not a good fit for the twins. Jones has plummeted to a .270 avg and a .370 obp, after tearing it up earlier in the yr. Now sounds like the time to trade him and put Ford in RF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beck72 Posted June 1, 2005 Author Share Posted June 1, 2005 QUOTE(EvilJester99 @ Jun 1, 2005 -> 03:06 PM) Atl is suppose to be really high on Ryan Langerhans, I can't see them dealing him. I thought ATL had another good OFer near the bigs [or am I thinking 3bman Marte?] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilJester99 Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 I believe you are thinking of Marte...every broadcast I have seen they have hyped and hyped about Langerhans....I guess if the right deal could come from it they would consider it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beck72 Posted June 1, 2005 Author Share Posted June 1, 2005 QUOTE(EvilJester99 @ Jun 1, 2005 -> 03:06 PM) Atl is suppose to be really high on Ryan Langerhans, I can't see them dealing him. ATl does have Jeff Francouer [sp?] in AA doing well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 Andy Marte is supposed to be ready to come up, they just dont have a place to put him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilJester99 Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 What's the chances they would want to trade Chipper?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beck72 Posted June 1, 2005 Author Share Posted June 1, 2005 QUOTE(RockRaines @ Jun 1, 2005 -> 03:19 PM) Andy Marte is supposed to be ready to come up, they just dont have a place to put him. So Chipper would move to LF [provided his legs are healthy] and Marte slide in at 3b? Brian Jordan shouldn't be starting in the OF for a decent team. Hence the need for Jones in RF. If ATL traded Langerhans, they should throw in some cash with Jones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 thinking about this more and more, I think that the Braves were up there to scout Bob Wickman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punch and Judy Garland Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 I think they will move Marte to left ala Miggy cabrera because Chipper is their best player and his hammy's won't hold in left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 I just looked at the sites for both teams, and I see they're talking about Furcal possibly being part of the deal. I know he's having a down year, but the Twins getting him scares the hell out of me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beck72 Posted June 3, 2005 Author Share Posted June 3, 2005 QUOTE(Milkman delivers @ Jun 3, 2005 -> 06:30 AM) I just looked at the sites for both teams, and I see they're talking about Furcal possibly being part of the deal. I know he's having a down year, but the Twins getting him scares the hell out of me. The way Bobby Cox loves pitching and defense, trading Furcal would be a big blow. Esp. as they don't have any solid options for SS. I think furcal will stay a brave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerhead johnson Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 The Braves need bullpen help in the worst way. Their bullpen hasn't been this bad since the late 80s. Who are the keepers in their current pen? A. Bernero (Closer) D. Kolb C. Reitsma J. Sosa K. Gryboski R. Colón Absolutely atrocious, the Royals might have a better bullpen. They won't make the playoffs unless they acquire a couple of guys. The Twins have amazing bullpen depth with Nathan, Romero, Rincon, Crain, etc. If there is a trade in the works, I doubt that the Braves would be looking at Jacque Jones or any other hitter from the Twins, because offense is not or should not be an issue with Chipper Jones, Andruw Jones, Marcus Giles, Rafael Furcal, Adam Laroche, etc. It's all about the pen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabroni Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 I just looked at the sites for both teams, and I see they're talking about Furcal possibly being part of the deal. I know he's having a down year, but the Twins getting him scares the hell out of me. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> There is no way the Twins will be asking for Rafael Furcal. He is going to be a free agent and the Twins won't be able to afford him. They would most likely be trading Jacque Jones to the Braves for Andy Marte and/or Wilson Betemit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDsDirtySox Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 QUOTE(Jabroni @ Jun 3, 2005 -> 08:28 AM) There is no way the Twins will be asking for Rafael Furcal. He is going to be a free agent and the Twins won't be able to afford him. They would most likely be trading Jacque Jones to the Braves for Andy Marte and/or Wilson Betemit. If the Braves make a deal for Jacque Jones that involves Andy Marte fans should burn Atlanta down. The only way Marte should be traded is if you are getting a top flight player... not a guy like Jacque Jones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 QUOTE(JDsDirtySox @ Jun 3, 2005 -> 09:28 AM) If the Braves make a deal for Jacque Jones that involves Andy Marte fans should burn Atlanta down. The only way Marte should be traded is if you are getting a top flight player... not a guy like Jacque Jones. I dont think the Braves were scouting the Twins. It is a rarity when two first place teams swap players, they were probably checking out the bullpen of the Indians, because they are perceived out of it right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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