1. 01-15-15 08:35 AM #1
    Chi_archie
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    Braves Trade Evan Gattis to Houston Astros

    in exchange for 3 minor league prospects


    gotta love Gattis's story! I've been a fan of his since he made it a few years back



    Braves in FULL rebuild

    http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/12...atlanta-braves
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  2. 01-15-15 08:36 AM #2
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    The Houston Astros have acquired slugger Evan Gattis in a trade with the Atlanta Braves.
    The rebuilding Braves received three minor league prospects -- right-hander Mike Foltynewicz, third baseman Rio Ruiz and right-hander Andrew Thurman -- in the trade, which also sent right-handed minor leaguer James Hoyt to Houston.
    [+] EnlargeGeoff Burke/USA TODAY SportsEvan Gattis hit 43 home runs in just 213 career games with the Braves.


    Gattis passed a physical Wednesday to complete the deal, which the Braves announced in a news release later in the evening.
    Gattis, 28, has 43 home runs in just 213 career games with the Braves. He burst onto the scene as a relative unknown in 2013 and became one of the most popular players among Atlanta's fan base.
    The right-handed Gattis, who has played catcher, first base and left field, will join an emerging Astros lineup that already features All-Star second baseman Jose Altuve, promising outfielder George Springer and slugger Chris Carter, who had 37 homers last season.
    The deal marks the latest in a busy offseason for the Braves, who wished Gattis well after also trading away star outfielders Jason Heyward and Justin Upton following a disappointing 79-83 season.
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  3. 01-15-15 12:48 PM #3
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    If the Astros weren't in the AL West, I would pick them to be over.500 this year, after this trade. Barring injuries, they have some good pop in their lineup now.
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  4. 01-15-15 02:04 PM #4
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    More good news for Marlins and Nationals fans
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  5. 01-15-15 02:06 PM #5
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    Braves got quite a bit for a guy who is horrible defensively, has horrible OBP, and is never healthy.
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  6. 01-15-15 02:07 PM #6
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    Braves can't score any runs, so they might as well trade all their players and get something for them.
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  7. 01-15-15 02:12 PM #7
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    Their rotation will be pretty damn good
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  8. 01-15-15 04:10 PM #8
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    Braves picking up some good prospects. A few pan out and these trades will look real good
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    Braves in total rebuild now
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  10. 01-15-15 07:30 PM #10
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    Wonder when they are going to trade BJ for a box of cracker jacks. Their rotation looks above average but they'll need a lot of shutouts to get any W's.
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  11. 01-15-15 08:32 PM #11
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    Atlanta may not score another run until 2017. Probably a good time to move Gattis but sad to see him along with J-Up/Hey go. Gattis a liability defensively but he suits well for an american league squad. Hope to see him at a Rangers game or two next year...El Oso Blanco!
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  12. 01-15-15 09:20 PM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by red12sox View Post
    Braves got quite a bit for a guy who is horrible defensively, has horrible OBP, and is never healthy.
    dude is a gamer.

    what u talkin bout willis?
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    Gattis is awesome!
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  14. 07-28-15 09:52 PM #14
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