Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Javier Vazquez to the Braves

The Braves acquired Javier Vazquez from the White Sox tonight along with Boone Logan for a package of 4 minor leaguers. Though no names haves been confirmed two players that have been mentioned going to the White Sox are Brent Lillibridge and Tyler Flowers. Lillibridge has been one of the Braves top prospects for a couple of years now but its looking more and more like he may be nothing more than a good utility infielder. Flowers is a young catcher who played this past season in A ball. And is coming off a great showing in the AFL. I think its a terrific move for the Braves. Vazquez is a guy that has thrown over 200 innings every year except one when he pitched 196. He has struck out over 200 the last two years in a row in the AL. Also from a financial aspect he is signed for 2 more years at a very reasonable 11.75 mil a year. When he is on he has very nasty stuff. Now even if the Braves don't get Jake Peavy they are better than there were yesterday.

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