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  1. 01-18-2007 08:10 PM #1
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    Braves Sign Wilson

    Braves agreed to terms with first baseman-outfielder Craig Wilson, who had been with the Pirates, on a one-year, $2 million deal.
    Now the Adam LaRoche deal is going to truly improve the Braves. Wilson, a career .296/.395/.543 against lefties, will probably start the season platooning with Scott Thorman at first base, but he can also be a very solid regular if Thorman disappoints. He's a defensive downgrade for sure, but over the course of his career, he's been just as productive of a hitter as LaRoche. The Braves have themselves a bargain here.
    Good news for Braves fans as they won't be stuck with just Thorman. Wilson can also play the OF in case someone goes down. Good move considering.
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  2. 01-18-2007 08:31 PM #2
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    Solid move after dealing away LaRoche. I like Wilson but he never really amounted to anything with the Yankees last year. Perhaps the move back to the NL will suit him better.
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    Great signing by the Braves. Basically they traded Adam Laroche for Mike Gonzalez, Craig Wilson & a good prospect.
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    Wilson also plays C, something that Bobby loves.
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    Quote Originally Posted by General
    Wilson also plays C, something that Bobby loves.

    Craig Wilson plays catcher? I never knew that, I know he plays 1B and the outfield corners.
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    Good move, but I don't think you can consider Wilson a catcher anymore.
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    He's able to play C if necessary.
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    If by necessary you mean if Brayan Pena stabs Brian McCann on the leg and both are unavailable then yes.
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    Quote Originally Posted by realmofotalk
    If by necessary you mean if Brayan Pena stabs Brian McCann on the leg and both are unavailable then yes.
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