[情報] Braves grab Linebrink in swap with White Sox

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Braves grab Linebrink in swap with White Sox

Atlanta sends prospect Cofield to Chicago for bullpen help

By Mark Bowman / MLB.com | 12/03/10 4:58 PM EST

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 ATLANTA -- Braves general manager Frank Wren's desire to add experience to his

bullpen mix has allowed Scott Linebrink to fulfill his desire to pitch for

Atlanta.

 When Linebrink was one of the National League's top setup men, the Braves were

unsuccessful in their attempt to acquire him before the 2007 Trade Deadline.

A few months later when he became a free agent, the veteran reliever found

himself hoping to land in Atlanta.

 Linebrink would have to wait another three years. But he admitted this just

added to the excitement he felt Friday morning, when he learned that the White

Sox had traded him to the Braves in exchange for Minor League right-hander Kyle

Cofield.

 "I'm thrilled and very excited to be a part of the Braves' organization,"

Linebrink said. "I was real interested in going to Atlanta after the 2007

season. But that makes the culmination of all of this that much sweeter,

because we just had to wait a little longer."

 The Braves also received $3.5 million from the White Sox. This will help

offset a portion of the $5.5 million that Linebrink is owed heading into the

final year of his contract.

 While in the Orlando area earlier this week for a conference for Christian

athletes, Linebrink took time to reminisce on his days with the Astros, when he

was introduced to a closer named Billy Wagner. Coincidently, Wagner managed to

play a role in Linebrink's journey to Atlanta.

 After seeing how well Craig Kimbrel and Jonny Venters reacted to the veteran

presence Wagner provided this past season, Wren entered this offseason

determined to add experience to a bullpen mix that will be anchored by the

youthful talents of Kimbrel and Venters.

 Having been part of bullpens that were anchored by Wagner, Trevor Hoffman and

Robb Nen aided his development, Linebrink has been surrounded by strong

influences throughout his career. The Braves are hoping that in the process of

proving effective on the mound, he will be able to relay what he's learned over

the years to aid in the development of both Kimbrel and Venters.

 "[Linebrink] fits the criteria we laid out for this really well," Wren said.

"He has that veteran presence we were seeking, and he's been surrounded by

three of the greatest closers of our generation. We're hoping that he can

impart that knowledge and also continue to pitch at a high level for us."


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很多場面話，重點只有：咱們從白襪收到3.5M的現金，自己負擔的部分是2M

這樣估一估，大概還有3～4M空間，但是我有種補強到此結束的FU..........

Linebrink's value might not be as high as it was when he posted a 2.73 ERA in the 306 appearances he made for the Padres from 2003 through the first four months of the '07 season. Since signing with the White Sox before the '08 season, he has made 159 appearances and posted a 4.28 ERA.

Moving back to the NL may prove beneficial for Linebrink, a native Texan who admits he's looking forward to once again having the opportunity to pitch in warm-weather conditions on a routine basis.

"A change of scenery is always good," Linebrink said. "I'm looking forward to getting back to the heat in the south. I certainly won't miss that snow in April or the cold rain in May."

Linebrink went 3-2 with a 4.40 ERA and allowed a .262 batting average in 52 appearances for the White Sox last year. Opponents hit just .203 (15-for-74) against him with runners in scoring position.

"My arm feels great," Linebrink said. "Everything feels great. This just gives me even more motivation while I get ready for the season."

Cofield went 1-3 with a 4.39 ERA in 18 appearances (10 starts) for Double-A Mississippi this past summer. The 23-year-old right-handed reliever was selected by the Braves in the eighth round of the 2005 First-Year Player Draft.


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→ Roawen      :應該要看川上的約處理的如何 還有再補一個veteran IF
→ Roawen      :來替補SS,2B的空間 不然就是要看Diory來替補A-Gon了
→ Roawen      :而且Linebrink雖然回到國聯比較__ 成績應該可以期待
→ Roawen      :有所回升 但他那精美的被幹砲率 實在讓人很擔心..
推 MizunoTako  :一定會補IF的，現在IF替補弱到一個可怕的地步XD
推 tumy        :Conrad: :~
→ jeromeshih  :不知道有沒有機會簽下一個Pat Burrell-like的合約
推 ddmal       :Prado真的要去LF,還是覺得怪怪的
→ ddmal       :如果Prado當內野替補,挖安豬或Dye和司機 LF Platoon
→ ddmal       :可以省錢,內野老大和Freeman天天上場也存在變數
推 MizunoTako  :跟一個MVP票選拿第九的選手說請他去當替補？
→ MizunoTako  :老大有變數，那Prado就會回三壘，左外野再想辦法
→ MizunoTako  :Freeman有變數，可能就是Mather or Hinske幫忙頂
→ MizunoTako  :但是目前的預設就是CJ跟Freeman是明年的先發1、3B
→ MizunoTako  :其他等春訓再說XD
推 turkeyma    :真的希望安豬能回來～
推 c0422kimo   :Wren在奧蘭多變個魔術出來吧
推 wongwong123 :希望安豬能回來+1
→ bounds      :讓Prado當替補？咱們陣容沒有豪華到這種程度.....
推 acmonkey    :安豬打擊有恢復的跡象 手套仍是在的
推 MizunoTako  :安豬回來要站哪裡啊？CF嗎？XD
→ bounds      :比較缺IF的替補，安豬就算要簽，也是較後順位的動作
推 bigmowang   :安豬回來就算守CF也應該比今年牛奶守的好很多吧= =
推 ashidaka    :如果payroll不變的話,我們應該是沒錢了,在處理掉川上
→ ashidaka    :或Lowe前應該是不會有啥動作