tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1153099884472898149.post3794520153556489000..comments2024-01-17T14:15:06.388-05:00Comments on Jorge Says No!: Nelson Cruz to the Braves?Jorge Says No!http://www.blogger.com/profile/04358737179481087781noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1153099884472898149.post-988343733349597842009-11-10T13:04:41.946-05:002009-11-10T13:04:41.946-05:00I think if you switched out Javier Vazquez for Kaw...I think if you switched out Javier Vazquez for Kawakami, and kept O'Flaherty and Diaz in that trade, the Rangers would bite. Cruz has tremendous power and upside and is relatively young (turns 30 next season) and very cheap, yes. But the Rangers have a surplus of major-league ready outfielders, and they really need to acquire an ace type veteran pitcher. They've stated that publicly. Their fans all want them to try and get Halladay, but that ain't happening. So Vazquez is probably the next-best thing. <br /><br />I could definitely see this happening, without Hanson or Jurrjens even being brought up. And it very well could turn out to be a win-win for both teams.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09224231550669938653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1153099884472898149.post-18104164907489922762009-10-25T12:24:42.414-04:002009-10-25T12:24:42.414-04:00If the Braves were to offer those three for Cruz, ...If the Braves were to offer those three for Cruz, I don't think it'd be enough to get it done. I'd want more than that for Cruz because he has far more upside and potential.Jorge Says No!https://www.blogger.com/profile/04358737179481087781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1153099884472898149.post-60251699913647729342009-10-24T06:42:20.366-04:002009-10-24T06:42:20.366-04:00Well here are the facts. The Rangers are actively ...Well here are the facts. The Rangers are actively looking for a veteran starting pitcher, left handed set up man and another solid right handed hitter.<br /><br />Kenshin Kawakami, Eric O'Flarety and Matt Diaz fit the bill.<br /><br />Nelson Cruz is rumored to be in Ron Washingtons doghouse, why I have no idea.<br /><br />There are reason for the Rangers to keep Cruz and then again, reasons to sell high if the right trade offer is made.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1153099884472898149.post-79759426393585278772009-10-11T16:51:33.735-04:002009-10-11T16:51:33.735-04:00Completely agree.Completely agree.Jorge Says No!https://www.blogger.com/profile/04358737179481087781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1153099884472898149.post-27412470296508645352009-10-10T22:08:43.229-04:002009-10-10T22:08:43.229-04:00No way the Braves trade Jurrjens or Hanson.No way the Braves trade Jurrjens or Hanson.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com