Link: Braves trade for Marlins 2B Uggla

BEATtutorsee

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The Braves traded Omar Infante and Mike Dunn to the Marlins for Dan Uggla. I hate to see Infante go (he was a solid player and person) but getting Uggla will really beef up the Braves' offense.

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RTR91

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This is pretty big. I never did like when Uggla was up to bat against the Braves with the game either on the line or in reach for the Marlins.
 

disneybama

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I like the addition, but what do we do with our All Star 2nd baseman, Prado? Prado was our best offensive player last year. He needs to be in the line-up every day.
 

RTR91

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I like the addition, but what do we do with our All Star 2nd baseman, Prado? Prado was our best offensive player last year. He needs to be in the line-up every day.
Can't Prado play any IF position? If so, I can see him moving to 3B or posssibly SS. Let's be honest, Chipper needs to hang it up soon.
 

Jessica4Bama

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I love this trade. I liked Infante, but the Uggla pickup is awesome. I wish Chipper would retire because the Braves could use that money he is making.
 

BEATtutorsee

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I like the addition, but what do we do with our All Star 2nd baseman, Prado? Prado was our best offensive player last year. He needs to be in the line-up every day.
Can't Prado play any IF position? If so, I can see him moving to 3B or posssibly SS. Let's be honest, Chipper needs to hang it up soon.
It's been said Prado will platoon at first along with playing some third and possibly even some in the outfield. I think we'll mostly see him at first and third next season. And I agree about Chipper, it's likely that Prado will eventually replace him as the everyday third baseman in all likelihood.
 

Henryrolltide

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While I hate to lose Infante, Uggla is a great pickup. This gives the braves a much better bat, and with Prado there is still plenty of flexibility in the infield. good move Mr. Wren.
 

BEATtutorsee

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this is a great move, and it's time for some of the youth to start making their moves up to the Show. Freeman, Schafer.....
I expect Freeman to push for the everyday job at 1B, if not outright earn it before the season starts. Also the Braves are looking at possibly trading for Lorenzo Cain, a young outfield prospect who's currently with the Brewers. If they get him, he would provide some insurance should Schafer and/or McClouth continue to struggle.
 

Relayer

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Glad to see the Braves make this (big) move and also to lock up Uggla for a few years. Looks like they're gong to need it esp considering the pitching staff the Phillies have put together!
 

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