Soriano in. Diaz out. Kotsay out?

"Sam Hutcheson" <samh RemoveThis @bellsouth.net> wrote
>>Without Schafer the Braves' OF depth is virtually nonexistant. The
only guy with even interesting numbers on the farm is Kyle Perry, and
he's a 28 year old at AA MIS which sort of dampens his 1000+ OPS
somewhat.<<

You're probably right that Hernandez would be the best-hitting option; we'll
see what the team decides. This is likely a short-term thing - hopefully,
anyway. With Schafer due off suspension soon he may see himself thrown in
the mix if he can start well and if Kotsay's out longer, though I imagine he
has extended spring training ahead of him.

>>If Kotsay and Diaz are going to miss significant time I'd expect the
Braves to make a trade for an OF. With Joey Votto and Jay Bruce
claiming their rightful places in Cincy I'd look that way. Corey
Patterson looks done. Adam Dunn isn't the type. Ken Griffey Jr would
like to play for a winner before he retires.<<

I had figured any acquisition would be a minor one, if they expect Kotsay
back soon.

Sure is lucky that Blanco's hitting well, hope he can keep it up for a few
weeks.

Colin