Justin5 20 Posted July 28, 2007 Share Posted July 28, 2007 Sounds like the Braves have pulled the trigger to get Georgia Tech graduate Mark Teixeira. Rumored in the deal is Salty and two other prospects being sent to the rangers - in addition to that, the rangers will pay a major portion of Teixeira's contract this year. I think with McCann in place already Salty was bound to be traded and 1B was the obvious weakness on the team, so a good move for both teams. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuburnChopper1 0 Posted July 28, 2007 Share Posted July 28, 2007 Haven't seen that yet. Nothing on MLB.com, or Atlbraves.com..... Would be a good move, although my fiance loves Salty...she'll be disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUesquire 1 Posted July 28, 2007 Share Posted July 28, 2007 Haven't seen that yet. Nothing on MLB.com, or Atlbraves.com..... Would be a good move, although my fiance loves Salty...she'll be disappointed. Tell your fiance to quit fantacizing. The Chop should be all the man she needs. Right? I like the move if it comes off. The Braves have a lot of young talent but they need another experienced stick in the lineup. Now go get another starter and we'll start getting excited about a penant. (Which is really all the Braves play for anyway.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuburnChopper1 0 Posted July 28, 2007 Share Posted July 28, 2007 Tell your fiance to quit fantacizing. The Chop should be all the man she needs. Right? Damn right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUJarhead 70 Posted July 28, 2007 Share Posted July 28, 2007 Is Teixeira a free agent next season? If so, what are the Braves chances of resigning him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin5 20 Posted July 28, 2007 Author Share Posted July 28, 2007 He is a free agent AFTER next season. I think the plan is don't resign Andruw this year and use the extra cash to sign Teixeira long term. And yes, this is still mostly rumors but everything points to it coming down to the Braves or Angels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSammyK 171 Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 I love Schuerholz but honestly this sounds like such a stupid trade to me. Sure Teixeira would be a great addition right now seeing as how we get no production out of our first basemen but in the long run this isn't going to help us. Teixeira isn't exactly young and while his numbers are certainly good, they aren't fantastic. The Braves would be stupid to sign him for a big contract at the end of next season (should he even still be around then) Salty has untapped potential right now and can definitely learn to play first. I say if you're going to trade Salty or Escobar (or I've even heard talk of trading Elvis Andrus) do it for a big time left hander to put in the pen or a solid 5th starter and another prospect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin5 20 Posted July 30, 2007 Author Share Posted July 30, 2007 ...and its done. Lineup of: 1. Harris 2. Renteria 3. Chipper 4. Teixeira 5. Andruw 6. McCann 7. Francoeur 8. Kelly Johnson Looks solid to me. Plus they got a quality lefty arm for the pen. Newest Rumor also has Atlanta getting Dotel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAR EAGLE!!! 0 Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 I It looks like the Braves gave up a lot to get Texiera. hate I think it will help the Braves in the run this year but not sure what it will do for the future. the Also, MLB.com article had this to say, "With Scott Boras serving as his agent, it seems unlikely that the Braves will be able to sign Teixeira to a long-term deal before the conclusion of the 2008 season." Braves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitanTiger 20,498 Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 I hate successful teams Fixed that for you. Hater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUJarhead 70 Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 I'm not a fan of the Braves either, but it has nothing to do with their success. It has everything to do with the people at Auburn who decided to roll Toomers after the 1992 NLCS and the 1993 comeback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin5 20 Posted July 30, 2007 Author Share Posted July 30, 2007 I'm not a fan of the Braves either, but it has nothing to do with their success. It has everything to do with the people at Auburn who decided to roll Toomers after the 1992 NLCS and the 1993 comeback. Wow, I never heard about that. That is a reason to hate the Braves. Toomers is for Auburn, and Auburn only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUslug 1 Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 I'm wondering if this is a little late, the Braves are treading water and the freaking Phillies are ahead of them in the standings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAR EAGLE!!! 0 Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 I hate successful teams (where 90% of the fans are spoiled and don't really care about the team and don't really keep up with the club but look at the box score the next morning to bitch if the club lost or brag if the club won and where the stadium is only half full for most games and in the play offs 75% full and it sounds like you are at a golf match in the stadium except when they play that stupid war chant which they stole from Florida St. some time around 1995. Fixed that for you. Hater. How did you know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitanTiger 20,498 Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 Referencing your other comment, count me in the 10%. I've watched the Braves since the late 70s when they sucked big time. We got a brief respite in 1982, then sucked for 9 more years before this golden era began. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUJarhead 70 Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 How much longer do you guys see Cox managing? He's one of about 4 guys managing that is a shoe in for the HoF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioWryn 0 Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 Cox leaves after '08. Done deal. Schuerholz leaves after '08 as well. I would love to have Ned Yost as manager and Frank Wren as GM, but we'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitanTiger 20,498 Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Ned Yost would be good. It wouldn't hurt my feelings to grab Joe Girardi either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSammyK 171 Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 I'd put money on Terry Pendleton being the next manager for the Braves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAR-GIGEM-EAGLE 4 Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 tex showed up about midway through the game tonight and the braves tagged 4 runs to celebrate his arrival....looks like the fire is started in ATL...should be a fun 2nd half for braves fans....rough night for an astro fan though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAR EAGLE!!! 0 Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Tex supposedly turned down $160M over 8 years from the Rangers a couple of weeks ago before they decided to see what they could get for him. I am not sure if he just wanted out of Texas or not...but...how the hell do you turn down a garunteed $160 MMILLION dollars? That just blows my mind... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECEstudentUA 9 Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Tex supposedly turned down $160M over 8 years from the Rangers a couple of weeks ago before they decided to see what they could get for him. I am not sure if he just wanted out of Texas or not...but...how the hell do you turn down a garunteed $160 MMILLION dollars? That just blows my mind... I agree with you....$160 million....thats crazy. I think he wanted out of Texas and Atlanta is a perfect fit for him. He played college ball at Tech and i saw an article that stated Chipper Jones was his childhood idol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSammyK 171 Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Tex supposedly turned down $160M over 8 years from the Rangers a couple of weeks ago before they decided to see what they could get for him. I am not sure if he just wanted out of Texas or not...but...how the hell do you turn down a garunteed $160 MMILLION dollars? That just blows my mind... Boras is his agent. Perhaps he's been told that he'll make that much in 2 years at a winning franchise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitanTiger 20,498 Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 His wife's family is from the Atlanta area as well. I think he's going to do whatever he can to sign a deal with Atlanta as long as it's in the neighborhood of his market value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aumd03 2 Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 As hard as it may be to believe in this day and age, there are some players willing to sacrifice money to have a chance at success in winning a championship. This was a huge pickup by the braves. 1B has long been a offensive and defensive weakness for them. This sures up both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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