The Braves have sent down Francoer to AA to find his swing. On the season he is batting .234 with a .121 over the last 18 games. He is one of those players that it is easy to forget his age. I have completely forgotten that he is only 24 years old. The word that is flying around suggests that he will probably stay in AA till the allstar break. This is a story to check up upon later to see how he is doing.
The big news day on MLB Trade Rumors is that the Brewers might include Matt Laporta (7th overall pick last year) with Alcides Escobar. There aren't many trade packages right now that could be better for the Indians, who also looked at the Brewers' Taylor Green. I much rather see Sabathia go to the Brewers if he has to be moved rather than another suitor like Philadelphia. Sports Illustrated reported last week that the Rays could also be suitors down the line. As long as its not Philly, I am happy. Philly is looking at Bedard as well and I feel that Sabathia is more likely to be moved than Bedard.
The Baltimore Sun reported today that the Orioles are interested in acquiring Eckstein from the Jays. Shortstop is currently one of their weakest positions right now and if this happens, that would be great for the Orioles.
