A modest proposal

The best ideas come to you in the shower, though this one was rather obvious. The Bravos need another starter, so why not one with 349 wins?

Lo and behold a story just posted online by Carroll Rogers ponders that very possibility, with Chipper offering his enthusiastic endorsement:

"If we can get Doggie in a Braves uniform again, it'd be perfect," Jones said. "You love to fantasize and speculate, if you could get the three of them back together in the same rotation, see how they would fare in this day. I'm sure they would hold their own. Probably not as dominant as they once were, but they'd battle and be very competitive, keep you in the game."

Keep in mind that the Padres have the worst record in the NL and play in the same division as the league's best team, hence Mad Dog's potential availability. He's making $10 million this year, though we've been told the Braves have some money to spend. Besides, the excitement -- and on-field results -- generated by his return would cover most of the tab.

Maddux has a no-trade clause, and likes being close to his Las Vegas home, but does anyone think he'd block a reunion with Bobby, Glavine and Smoltz? Though he's not what he once was, The Best Pitcher of His Generation remains plenty competent. If Smoltzie, Gonzo and BMF are in the bullpen, Maddux -- or any of the other starters -- wouldn't be overly taxed.

Just a guess, but someone like Brandon Jones should be enough to swing a deal. It's almost too storybook to happen, but if the Pads continue to scuffle, can anyone think of a good reason why it shouldn't (assuming the Pads don't ask for top prospects in return)?

--CB

Comments

[CD]

Sorry about that, Metsfan. The Braves are doing what they have to do to patch together a pitching staff. Considering the No. 1 starter, closer and top set-up man are all injured, they're not doing too badly. I don't see anyone pulling away in the NL East. I'll grant you, the Mets appear to have the most talent. But their lineup has questions and the rotation is hardly bulletproof.

[METS62FAN]

SORRY, CD; BUT I USUALLY INCL A DISCLAIMER EXPLAINING CAPSLOCK IS REQUIRED BY MY ACTUAL PHYSICAL HANDICAP.
PEREZ SUCKED; BUT AT LEAST HE ISN'T ON GERITOL. DE JA VOUS DOESN'T WORK FOR STARTING ROTATIONS, BTW.

[CD]

Mets62fan, brush up on your punctuation and release the caps lock key, will you? Typing in all caps is a sign of mental instability. Another nice outing by O. Perez last night.

[METS62FAN]

PLEASE PRAY, I HOPE IT'S ANSWERED. COULDN'T GO ALL THE WAY; BUT ONCE IN THEIR PRIME; BUT NOW U WANT AN OL' TIMERS' REUBION GAME? PLEASE, PLEASE LORD ANSWER THIS MAN'S PRAYERS.

[PepeFreeUs]

We're gettin' THE BAND back together!!