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