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22 December 2009
Normally we don't report on too much divisional news, however, it's been a slow Phillies week and who the hell wants to talk Mets? My sentiments exactly. So the Braves dealt Javier Vazquez for Melky Cabrera and some prospects...
It appears the Braves are moving their focus away from this year and moving towards the future. Giving a pitcher like Vazquez up after the year he just had hurts, however it was the best year he's ever pitched. He had an ERA under 3.00 for the first time ever and his WHIP was also at a career low -- dealing him now is good maximization of assets. Saying that, I don't think they got much in return for him. Melky is a exciting, but serviceable player who'll play good defense and contribute some with the bat. The prospects, well I know nothing of them.
How does it affect the Mets and Phillies? It makes the road in 2010 easier, but the Braves preparing to retool and could re-emerge as a strong divisional foe very soon.
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