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  1. 06-14-2006 11:49 AM #1
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    Braves Braves Looking To Trade Giles

    Just got word from a reputable, well-connected source out of Atlanta. Excellent timing, as Braves fans have been clamoring for any indication of a deal.

    According to my source, the Braves are serious about trading Marcus Giles and using Wilson Betemit at second base. The club loves Betemit's bat and he's earned a chance as a regular. The Braves have gotten a paltry .235/.328/.349 line out of Giles in 238 ABs this year.

    Fantasy players often ask me what happened to the 28 year-old Giles, and I don't have a good answer. His PECOTA projection of .284/.363/.449 seemed about right given his last three seasons. Giles is not blaming April's strained finger ligament, but you have to wonder if he's completely healthy. He's making $3.85MM this year and isn't eligible for free agency until after the 2007 season.

    Betemit has only played three games in his career at second base, but the team thinks he's capable. He's always shown decent power, slugging .425 in the minor leagues. But this year's .524 mark in 103 ABs is beyond even his highest expectations.

    There was no word on which teams are interested in Giles, but the Cardinals are a possible fit.
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    The Padres could be a great fit!
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    Braves are out of contention, so now they will try to reduce some salary. Is what's going on here.
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    Not really. I really think they want Betemit at 2nd.
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    O rly? Are you a Braves fan? No? Shut the **** up then.
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    The Cardinals could really use a 2B.

    Haven't really been a fan of Aaron Miles.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Giants666
    According to my source, the Braves are serious about trading Marcus Giles and using Wilson Betemit at second base. The club loves Betemit's bat and he's earned a chance as a regular. The Braves have gotten a paltry .235/.328/.349 line out of Giles in 238 ABs this year.

    Betemit has only played three games in his career at second base, but the team thinks he's capable. He's always shown decent power, slugging .425 in the minor leagues. But this year's .524 mark in 103 ABs is beyond even his highest expectations.
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    I doubt the Braves would move Giles for anything other than ML-ready pitching or a 1B or Carlos Lee.

    We're not out of contention, we just have a couple of holes to fill. We have Betemit, who needs PT, and it wont come from 3B or SS, so it will have to be at Giles' expense.
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    In a market where Adam Kennedy is the next best option, Giles would be very valuable.

    Also, good contribution ATLien.
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    So, who has pitching available that would help?
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    Cards have Wainwright and Worrell.
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    I don't really know...the Pads have Hoffman and Linebrink, the A's might like to upgrade from Ellis, they have pitching...the Cards have Wainwright and Reyes, and that's about it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Giants666
    Cards have Wainwright and Worrell.

    Worrell? Tim Worrel?

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    Quote Originally Posted by General
    Worrell? Tim Worrel?

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    The A's are an interesting possibility. Could it be that the Braves are the ones to land Zito, reuniting him with Hudson?
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