ATL/CWS

[Atlanta Braves]

ATL Trades

C W Ramos TB 8.5 UFA (ATL Pays 50% this season)
SP J Hellickson Wash 7, 7, UFA (ATL pays 50% this season)
IF R Torreyes NYY 5.5, 5.5, 5.5, 5.5, UFA (ATL pays 25% this season)
RP B Norris STL 2, 2

CWS Trades

RP D Robertson NYY 13, UFA
SP L Ortiz MIL prospect

After many discussions The Sox and I finally came to an agreement. After trying to pry away the likes of Puk and Hansen, I settled for Ortiz. I am not in win now mode after recent trades and looking more toward the next few years and beyond. With this trade I move players that will help the Sox
Now and in the short term but were guys that aren’t in my long term plans after acquiring some nice prospects of late. Ortiz will add to that mix. He has the talent, I am hoping for a breakout year and for him to be pitching in the big leagues next year. Pannone is another guy suspended for half the year but will add depth to the farm. Robertson only comes over to offset salary with the Sox up against the cap.

Good negotiations and thanks for the deal CWS. Good luck with your new boys.

[Chicago White Sox]

I agree. This greatly helps the Sox at C, 2B and RP while give us another SP to be in the mix. It hurt to give up Ortiz but in the end that’s what it took to produce hopefully more W’s

[Milwaukee Brewers]

docced