It's on

DOB reports:

A person familiar with the talks said the Braves and Padres have discussed a potential blockbuster trade that would send the Alabama native to Atlanta for a package likely to include at least three highly-rated Braves prospects, or a young player and prospects. ... 

Five-tool outfielder Jason Heyward and 18-year-old pitcher Julio Teheran are considered to be close to untouchable prospects by the Braves, and pitcher Tommy Hanson and slugging first baseman Freddie Freeman aren’t far behind in that regard. 

The Braves would also like to keep centerfield prospects Jordan Schafer and Gorkys Hernandez. It remains to be seen whether the Padres would deal Peavy without getting at least one of those prospects. The Braves might try to pull off the deal with a package that includes one of their current major league middle infielders and highly rated prospects such as catcher Tyler Flowers and pitchers Charlie Morton and Kris Medlen.

Why not Francoeur? If I had to chose, I'd keep KJ over Frenchy. 

--CB

Comments

[atlpaddy]

Yeah, Escobar is proving to be a numbnuts. I have a feeling he's on Bobby's last nerve. As for the players Viva Rufino lists, I agree, although I WOULD throw KJ into the mix, if that's what it took. I want a bigger bat in left and someone besides KJ at second. The best I could see him next year is coming off of the bench.

[rankin' rob]

I have some real doubts about Escobar long term. Million dollar skills and a ten cent head it seems like. Yesco, Morton and another prospect ought to seal the deal. I'd love an Alabama good ole' boy anchoring the rotation.

[Viva Rufino Linares!]

If we can get Peavey for Yesco, Morton, Flowers or Medlen, I'm all for it. Throw in Frenchy too. KJ should stay a Brave, he just needs to play left.