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Title: Justin Upton to Bravos?
Post by: jmar on January 23, 2013, 09:15:34 PM
http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/blog/mlb-rumors/21604781/report-diamondbacks-mulling-over-atlanta-offer-for-justin-upton

Im gonna keep my fingers crossed but maybe this one happens.
Title: Re: Justin Upton to Bravos?
Post by: Snaggletiger on January 24, 2013, 12:48:49 PM
One hell of a good looking line up if this deal goes through. Can't wait to see what Simmons can do in a full season.
Title: Re: Justin Upton to Bravos?
Post by: AWK on January 24, 2013, 02:19:40 PM
Sad that we lost Prado though... One of the best players on the team.  :(
Title: Re: Justin Upton to Bravos?
Post by: War Eagle!!! on January 24, 2013, 02:30:52 PM
Congrats. Maybe the Braves will get up by 10 games this year in their division instead of just 7 before choking and not making the playoffs!
Title: Re: Justin Upton to Bravos?
Post by: Snaggletiger on January 24, 2013, 03:02:20 PM
Wasn't expecting to see Prado moved.  One of the best all around players in the game.  Not sure if that was a wise move.  Having said that, I have no clue what Prado's contract situation was.  He may have been coming up on a contract year and they knew they'd have to open up the check book so they wanted to get something for him.  Just guessing.  Hate that he's gone.
Title: Re: Justin Upton to Bravos?
Post by: AWK on January 24, 2013, 04:43:00 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/ANcY9Oa.jpg)
Title: Re: Justin Upton to Bravos?
Post by: Snaggletiger on January 24, 2013, 04:48:46 PM
Quote from: AWK on January 24, 2013, 04:43:00 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/ANcY9Oa.jpg)

Please.  I can't believe you posted that.  I'm just gonna' go ahead and tell you that was....







AWWWWWESOME!!!
Title: Re: Justin Upton to Bravos?
Post by: jmar on January 25, 2013, 07:38:38 PM
And...
"The Braves' proposed package would include shortstop prospect Nick Ahmed, according to a source. Foxsports.com reported power-hitting 26-year-old Evan Gattis, a catcher-turned-outfielder, could also be in the deal, and while Atlanta wants to keep right-hander J.R. Graham, a source said his inclusion could be the key to getting the deal done.
Teheran, who the teams consider the centerpiece of the deal, is a 22-year-old who struggled last season at Triple-A and in the major leagues after blazing through the Braves' farm system. Entering the 2012 season, many considered him the best right-handed pitching prospect in the game."
Title: Re: Justin Upton to Bravos?
Post by: CCTAU on January 26, 2013, 11:16:53 PM
Quote from: Snaggletiger on January 24, 2013, 03:02:20 PM
Wasn't expecting to see Prado moved.  One of the best all around players in the game.  Not sure if that was a wise move.  Having said that, I have no clue what Prado's contract situation was.  He may have been coming up on a contract year and they knew they'd have to open up the check book so they wanted to get something for him.  Just guessing.  Hate that he's gone.

He had one year left and was reported to want around 12 mil.
I think Upton has three years left. Plus we just picked up his brother too.