June 28, 200421 yr Just wondering. A friend of mine told me about this earlier today and says that he knows someone in the know. I am just taking this for what it is worth, but checking to see if anyone else has heard anything like this. Supposedly a deal with Atlanta involving at least Rowand for Estrada. There may be more players involved, but that is all I can remember from what my friend told me. Please give me any feedback if you have heard anything about this. I have been searching the net all day trying to find something significant to back this up, however I can't. It would make sense for why Kenny traded away Olivo and why Rowand has been getting so much playing time though.
June 28, 200421 yr Hmm... While that would be awesome, I doubt Atlanta would want to part with Estrada. BUT, if you hear anything else keep us posted.
June 28, 200421 yr It would make sense for why Kenny traded away Olivo and why Rowand has been getting so much playing time though. Rowand's getting so much playing time because he f***ing deserves it.
June 28, 200421 yr Author i would love that deal. hows estrada's contract I don't know but he is only making 312,500 this year. Rowand is making $340,000 this year. Basically a wash.
June 28, 200421 yr I havent heard of that. But Estrada will look great on a sox uni after losing Olivo.
June 28, 200421 yr i would love that deal. hows estrada's contract That's the thing, he's young and cheap and their catcher of the future with this being his first full season. The guy is a stud. Highly touted prospect who, beside monetary demands, pushed Javey out of ATL. He's also performing this season with a good average, good D, and clutch already. I have absolutely no idea why they would want to dump Estrada. He's the Joe Mauer of the Braves org.
June 28, 200421 yr Author Rowand's getting so much playing time because he f***ing deserves it. I have no problem with that. But Rowand went from being a part time player to lpaying just about full time. Willie was hitting good as well, so there really was no reason to make him full time. Again I have no problem with Rowand, sorry if it rubbed you the wrong way The Cheat.
June 28, 200421 yr Author That's the thing, he's young and cheap and their catcher of the future with this being his first full season. The guy is a stud. Highly touted prospect who, beside monetary demands, pushed Javey out of ATL. He's also performing this season with a good average, good D, and clutch already. I have absolutely no idea why they would want to dump Estrada. He's the Joe Mauer of the Braves org. Umm, he is 28. 3 years older than Olivo and 1 year older than Ben Davis. His first full year in the majors came a little late. I don't think he is comparable to Joe Mauer, but ok.
June 28, 200421 yr I have a hard time believing that the Braves would want to deal Estrada. Player for player it works for us, but our outfield really can't afford to lose Rowand. When Maggs gets healthy that leaves us with Lee, Maggs, and Timo as our everyday outfield. No go on dealing Rowand unless we are going to get Andruw Jones in that deal.
June 28, 200421 yr Rowand for Estrada? I would guess Rauch and Borchard and Rowand and Marte for Estrada is closer to reality.
June 28, 200421 yr Author Rowand for Estrada? I would guess Rauch and Borchard and Rowand and Marte for Estrada is closer to reality. Did you read the whole thing? There is no way it is only Estrada for Rowand. That is all I can remember.
June 28, 200421 yr Author As long as we don't trade Mags for A.Jones! I would absolutely hate that. I remember asking him if Maggs was involved and he looked at me like I was crazy. He said absolutely not.
June 28, 200421 yr Author Rowand for Estrada? I would guess Rauch and Borchard and Rowand and Marte for Estrada is closer to reality. Why is this? Rowand is younger and has more power and about the same OPS. Talk about overpaying for a guy.
June 28, 200421 yr Rowand for Estrada? I would guess Rauch and Borchard and Rowand and Marte for Estrada is closer to reality. My God, didn't you mean to put an "or" in there somewhere? Why not just throw in Carlos Lee and Joe Crede while you're at it?
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