Cable Guy Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 (edited) ** Bill Shanks quoting Braves manager Bobby Cox: "clubs are knocking on the door for Kelly Johnson." I imagine Johnson will be dealt by Saturday. ** Yahoo's Steve Henson says the Braves want to move Derek Lowe or Javier Vazquez, but not Kenshin Kawakami. ** The Braves intend to trade a starting pitcher in order to get the bat they need, according to Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports.com. Derek Lowe and Javy Vazquez appear to be the two most likely candidates to be moved.After shoring up the back of their bullpen with Billy Wagner and Takashi Saito, GM Frank Wren can turn his attention to the lineup. The Braves have expressed interest in Josh Willingham in the past, and Tim outlined some potential options back in October. Nelson Cruz, who is drawing interest despite not necessarily being on the block, could be a fit as well.Given the shorter commitment and superior 2009 performance, Vazquez would have more value on the trade market, but stranger things have happened.The Braves intend to trade a starting pitcher in order to get the bat they need, according to Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports.com. Derek Lowe and Javy Vazquez appear to be the two most likely candidates to be moved. Edited December 8, 2009 by Cable Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknøwn Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 We have no reason to keep KJ I will be shocked if he isnt traded at the meetings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomahawk Choppa Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 I would be upset if we traded Javy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Don™ Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 I would be upset if we traded Javy.Same.Kelly being traded wouldn't be a surprise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedandBlack4Life! Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 I would be upset if we traded Javy.Me too, He pitched really well for us last year, ate up a ton of innings, and had our offense given him some decent run support he could have won the Cy Young, if not been a major contender. I like KJ, but I think we can definitely do better. So trading him won't bother me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warrior999 Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Music to my ears hearing KJ will likely be gone. I have no idea what we will get for him. Just as long as he is gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K26dp Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 ** The Braves intend to trade a starting pitcher in order to get the bat they need, according to Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports.com. Derek Lowe and Javy Vazquez appear to be the two most likely candidates to be moved.This just in: sun expected to rise in the east again next morning.Thanks Rosenthal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATL Fan in the DMV Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 I think KJ + Lowe would be able to bring us back something of decent return. Neither of them by themselves would get us back much of anything, but together they could.Of course, we all know Javy would garner more, but we REALLY should find all ways possible to keep him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatch Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 I hope we actually get a big bat, not somebody that's average at best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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