According to MLB.com, Javier Vazquez is coming to Atlanta, and as long as everything goes well with his physical, he'll serve as the first piece to the Braves' rotation-reconstruction process.
The Braves and White Sox are finalizing a six-player trade that would bring right-hander Vazquez and left-handed reliever Boone Logan to Atlanta.
According to a Major League source, Vazquez will travel to Atlanta on Wednesday for a physical. If all goes well, both teams could choose to announce this deal as early as Wednesday afternoon.
The Braves provided a list of five players from which the White Sox could choose four. Chicago is believed to have the most interest in shortstop Brent Lillibridge and Minor League catcher Tyler Flowers, who was one of the most impressive offensive weapons in this year's Arizona Fall League.
Logan, 23, has posted a 5.89 ERA in 144 career appearances. The 5.95 ERA he produced in a career-high 55 appearances this past season might have been affected by fatigue. He posted a 3.00 ERA and allowed opponents a .250 batting average in 39 appearances before the All-Star break.
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In my opinion, the Braves overpaid for Vazquez. I can see why the Mets did not get him. I guess that White Sox's GM Kenny Williams wanted F-Mart, Kunz, Parnell, and Niese which is ridiculous. Javier Vazquez is a good pitcher, but he is not worth four prospects.
Original Story:
http://www.ddmetsfanblog.com/2008/12/...
The Braves and White Sox are finalizing a six-player trade that would bring right-hander Vazquez and left-handed reliever Boone Logan to Atlanta.
According to a Major League source, Vazquez will travel to Atlanta on Wednesday for a physical. If all goes well, both teams could choose to announce this deal as early as Wednesday afternoon.
The Braves provided a list of five players from which the White Sox could choose four. Chicago is believed to have the most interest in shortstop Brent Lillibridge and Minor League catcher Tyler Flowers, who was one of the most impressive offensive weapons in this year's Arizona Fall League.
Logan, 23, has posted a 5.89 ERA in 144 career appearances. The 5.95 ERA he produced in a career-high 55 appearances this past season might have been affected by fatigue. He posted a 3.00 ERA and allowed opponents a .250 batting average in 39 appearances before the All-Star break.
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In my opinion, the Braves overpaid for Vazquez. I can see why the Mets did not get him. I guess that White Sox's GM Kenny Williams wanted F-Mart, Kunz, Parnell, and Niese which is ridiculous. Javier Vazquez is a good pitcher, but he is not worth four prospects.
Original Story:
http://www.ddmetsfanblog.com/2008/12/...
