Title: Braves make a trade...... Post by: droner on July 29, 2013, 09:48:30 EDT They get LHP Scott Downs for Cory Rasmus. Downs is having a good year.
http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/9518989/atlanta-braves-trade-los-angeles-angels-reliever-scott-downs (http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/9518989/atlanta-braves-trade-los-angeles-angels-reliever-scott-downs) Title: Re: Braves make a trade...... Post by: 101stDad on July 30, 2013, 12:49:06 EDT I didn't even know that Downs was still in the big leagues. He must be in his mid/late 30s by now. I remember seeing him pitch for Kentucky against UT several times in the mid 90s.
Title: Re: Braves make a trade...... Post by: Black Diamond Vol on July 30, 2013, 02:32:01 EDT They're rumored to be in it for Jake Peavey as well. I'd like to get him, but not if they have to give up Graham or Gilmartin.
Title: Re: Braves make a trade...... Post by: Jethro on July 30, 2013, 04:31:25 EDT Last I heard, the ChiSox are keeping Peavy and trying to build a rotation around him. I don't want to give up Graham but I don't think the ceiling on Gilmartin is all that high. Would gladly give him up for Peavy or Bud Norris.
Title: Re: Braves make a trade...... Post by: PirateVOL on July 30, 2013, 05:01:16 EDT They get LHP Scott Downs for Cory Rasmus. Downs is having a good year. Well, he shows up and gets a win, while introducing himeself to his teammates as they sahke his hand ...http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/9518989/atlanta-braves-trade-los-angeles-angels-reliever-scott-downs (http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/9518989/atlanta-braves-trade-los-angeles-angels-reliever-scott-downs) |