PLAYERS:
Javier Vazquez,
Boone Logan,
Jo-Jo Reyes,
Jake Peavy,
Mike Hampton,
Tim Hudson
TEAMS: Atlanta Braves, Chicago White Sox, Houston Astros, New York Mets
TEAMS: Atlanta Braves, Chicago White Sox, Houston Astros, New York Mets
It seems like last off season, things were moving along pretty quickly with regards to trades and free agent signings. However, after checking some of last years transactions, things are basically just about the same.
Last year we had those same anxieties, but nothing really started happening until after teams offered arbitration and the GM's met at the Winter Meetings. So hang in, we're almost there.
That said, the Atlanta Braves made the White Sox put their money where their mouth was, and pulled off a nice trade from the Braves perspective.
ESPN is reporting that right-handed pitcher Javier Vazquez has been told he's headed from the Chicago White Sox to the Atlanta Braves in a deal which is likely to be finalized today.
Peter Gammons says that the deal will include four other players, including reliever Boone Logan, who would also go from the White Sox to the Braves.
Among the players expected to go from Atlanta to the Chicago organization are Jo-Jo Reyes, Brett Lilli...
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