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Braves Rumors: Vazquez, Escobar

Found July 03, 2009 on MLB Trade Rumors:
PLAYERS: Javier Vazquez
TEAMS: Atlanta Braves

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Dave O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution says the Braves could deal Javier Vazquez or Yunel Escobar this month. Here are the details: Bobby Cox and Frank Wren were deep in discussion for over an hour yesterday, so O'Brien has no doubt "they're seriously trying to make a move." Yesterday, O'Brien reported that the Braves planned to wait before making any deals. The Braves don't want to trade Javier Vazquez, but realize he could help them acquire an impact player, presumably a bat.   Despite his affordable contract, Yunel Escobar is a "legit possibility to be moved," from what O'Brien hears.
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