Braves Trade For Brandon Phillips

[brandonwarne52]

Brandon Phillips finally found -- strangely enough -- a scenario in which he'd waive his 10-5 rights to be traded. The Braves will use him as a bridge to Ozzie Albies, but in the meantime he's going to be their guy at second base.

Thoughts? How do you guys feel about teams who have so-so vets set up as dominoes to be toppled by hot-shot prospects? I rather like it, honestly.

[antlers]

I don't think Phillips is any better at this stage in his career than Jace Peterson. So to me it's just a depth move, allowing Peterson to move to a utility role. I don't think the acquisition will be much benefit to the Braves, but it cost them almost nothing so there shouldn't be much harm.

[brandonwarne52]

Especially since the acquisition cost was so low.

[rjbraves]

I love the move. No risk. I don't think there are many teams that wouldn't be interested in BP on a 1 year/$1 million deal. It allows Jace to play a super utility role which I think he is ideally suited for. Not to mention he is the only other guy on the roster after Ender who could pass in CF, making another 2b necessary.

[brandonwarne52]

I think people underrate how difficult it is to bring young players along in today's game. Having a guy like Phillips can ease that a bit.

[kyle]

I don't understand this move from the Reds side of things. They must really want to give Dilson and Jose to get plenty of playing time. But it looks great for the Braves. The Braves have a great team if it was like 2011-2012. Seems like they're inching towards the .500 mark.

[brandonwarne52]

Dilson and Peraza could both be pretty good. I dig it.

[papadahlk]

Great trade for braves gave up nothing and only have to pay a maillion, coppy does it again.