Buster Olney said a few days ago that the Braves would entertain offers for their 26 year old shortstop (who makes 450k) Yunel Escobar. He is a plus bat, a solid defender, and would move Theriot to his more appropriate position at second.
They are looking for a bat in return. Apparently Cox doesn't like the guy.
I couldn't even speculate what we'd have to send them in return, but I think he would be a good fit given his low salary, his productive bat, his position, and his age. I don't care if he's a jerk if he makes the team win more.
What would it take?
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tomas21
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I'm not sure why we'd want him...
Theriot is servicable, and Blanco is a natural shortstop playing out of position at 2nd. Escobar showed some pop, but had cooled of the past 2 years… still a .300 hitter for his career, his and Theriot’s numbers are pretty similar…
In 63 games this year, Escobar has 11 errors, compared to Theriot’s 6 in 74. Theriot has more steals, but has been caught more.
Bottom line, there’s not much reason to trade for a position where we already have the same, if not a better player already there and under contract.
Unless they also want to send Mike Gonzalez, of course.
by lswaidz on Jul 3, 2009 11:10 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He wouldn't
be replacing Theriot in the lineup, he’d be replacing Fontenot (or Blanco).
DEJESUS!!!
by tomas21 on Jul 3, 2009 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Escobar...
…is a bad seed. He seems to lack character and there is a reason that Cox wants to dump a guy with a ton of talent.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
by cubswynn on Jul 3, 2009 11:15 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Since Ryan was drafted in 2001...
There has been exactly one year (2005) where he played 2B more than anywhere else. I really don’t get the whole “move him back to his natural position” idea. SS is his natural position. And he hasn’t even played a single inning at 2B since 2007.
Theriot is fine at SS, and a great value. Unless a Hanley Ramirez becomes available, it’s a waste of time to talk about other options.
by kanderber on Jul 3, 2009 11:18 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't like him
I think he’s a sneaky player. Maybe that’s just because of his BS HBP against the Cubs earlier but still….don’t like him.
by ak123 on Jul 3, 2009 11:51 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I never liked him
His little bat flip always really annoyed me. I always thought he was good player though. His first series of his career was against the Cubs and I remember thinking about how good he was.
"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 3, 2009 12:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
All else equal, I expect him to be much better than Theriot the next 3 years
but the “all else” includes health, and Escobar has had his share of injuries. And I don’t see the Cubs matching up with the Braves’ wants at this point.
Fontenot (fon-te-no): Cajun for "scrappy"
by zambranofan on Jul 3, 2009 1:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Braves have been trying to dump him since going after PV.
This doesn’t surprise me that much.
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
by cubswynn on Jul 3, 2009 4:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs


















