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Thursday, May 8, 2008
Should the Braves try to trade Teixeira?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The Braves definitely like home cooking. Last night’s win over the Padres gave them another five-game win streak and has them on the verge of sweeping their second series in a row.
I wasn’t sure how last night was going to go when Tim Hudson started mixing it up with the umps in the second inning, but he settled down and gave the offense time to get its act together and come through with a three-run seventh, keyed by none other than new acquisition Greg Norton.
The Braves have yet to lose a game in May, and they’ve done that without much help from their clean-up hitting first baseman, who’s 2-for-16 so far this month. Mark Teixeira has only one RBI in his past seven games and hasn’t gone deep since April 20.
I understand Tex is a slow starter and that he’s saved more than a few runs with that Gold Glove, but maybe Bobby Cox should think about moving him down in the order until he starts to come around.
Sports Illustrated recently offered some food for thought on Tex, breaking down the odds on where the free-agent-to-be may end up. The usual suspects were mentioned, but here’s the most interesting note:
“Red Sox. There’s some thought they could agree to trade Manny Ramirez, move the versatile Kevin Youkilis to leftfield and import Teixeira.”
What do you think of that idea? It’s not at all likely, but do you think the Braves should go along with this rent-a-player exchange? Would you like to see Manny in the four spot for a few months (his contract calls for a $20 million team option in 2009 and ‘10)?
Schedule Note: Today is get-away day, with a 1:00 start (SportSouth).
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