No Deal (Salty for Zambrano)

[redsrbetter]

The Braves used to dangle young talent as deadline bait. (Think Melvin Nieves, Donnie Elliott and Vince Moore for Fred McGriff. Think Jason Schmidt for Denny Neagle.) That’s no longer standard procedure. Says McGuirk: “Four or five years ago we changed our approach to go with youth and hustle. … We’re very loath to give up the kids who are the whole future of the franchise.”
So don’t expect Jarrod Saltalamacchia to be sent to Chicago for Carlos Zambrano (who, coincidentally, will start against the Braves today). Zambrano is scheduled to be a free agent, and the Braves’ new world doesn’t have space for pricey imports.

Mark Bradley: Braves must fix flaws without big checkbook | Sports Columnists | ajc.com

This is the first I have heard about this idea. But it made sense until I read this article. As Cubs fans, would you guys want something like this? Barrett is pretty good isn't he? At least he was last season. I know Zambrano is off kilter and off hisgame this year, but is it really worth the thought?

[DravenX]

The Braves don't need Zambrano.

[brewersfan19]

uuummm.. I dont think the Braves need him either. He does NOT fit into thier type of player.... The Braves seem to have strong, but positive personality types on their team. Zambrano would be "T.O. or Moss-like" in the locker room.

[DravenX]

The Braves have strict rules for there clubhouse and that is why Zambrano would not fit.

[love_that_reefer]

Braves do need to trade Salty at some point in the season. The Braves have no use for him unless the convert him into a 1b.

[Braves_Fan]

Braves do need to trade Salty at some point in the season. The Braves have no use for him unless the convert him into a 1b.

Which they are trying him out at today. Cox put Salty at 1st in the 7th and he has been taking ground balls at 1st also so it looks like the Braves are going to try him at first.

[redsrbetter]

Zambrano on being on the block:

"If the Cubs want to trade me, it's a business, what can I do?" Zambrano told reporters on Saturday. "I've got to go somewhere else and pitch my game and do my job. Plus, I don't have to see your faces anymore."

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WOW. I am pretty sure he said those words with a smirk. But he does where his heart on his sleeve. Gotta love that about him. He says he would understand the businesss side of it. I still have to wonder how personal he would take it.

[browntown653]

Saltalamacchia is destined to be a 1B with McCann at catcher and no strong options at first for Atlanta. I see him making the transition before long.

[love_that_reefer]

Zambrano will be traded in July with everything that has been going on with him and Barrett and Piniella. The Cubs would be foolish to resign him with the way his season is going so far. Get something for him while you can.

[TC81190]

Saltalamacchia is destined to be a 1B with McCann at catcher and no strong options at first for Atlanta. I see him making the transition before long.

Even though his best value comes at C. I'd keep him there and trade him for something they actually need.

[Mario-Rijo]

Zambrano to TB for Crawford would be some solid starting parimeters I would think.

Just a thought but TB needs the pitching and Chicago desperatley needs OF's. Those 2 match up well IMHO.