Knuckle Curve » javier vazquez braves http://www.everyjoe.com/knucklecurve Major League Baseball News from Spring Training to the World Series Fri, 18 Dec 2009 20:16:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Javier Vazquez Traded to Atlanta Braves http://www.everyjoe.com/knucklecurve/javier-vazquez-traded-to-atlanta-braves/ http://www.everyjoe.com/knucklecurve/javier-vazquez-traded-to-atlanta-braves/#comments Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:33:45 +0000 Stephen Kersey http://www.knucklecurve.com/javier-vazquez-traded-to-atlanta-braves/ Post from: Knuckle Curve

]]> The Chicago White Sox traded starter Javier Vazquez to the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday in a five-player deal. Also headed to Atlanta from Chicago is reliever Boone Logan. In return, the White Sox are reportedly receiving a package that include Jo-Jo Reyes, minor leaguer Brett Lillibridge and another minor league prospect.

The 32-year-old Vazquez often showed vast potential for the White Sox but also often was frustrating — especially when it came to pitching in clutch situations. All told, Vazquez was 12-16 last season with a 4.67 ERA. In 2007, Vazquez was much better — finishing 15-8 with a 3.74 ERA.

Logan has struggled in his three-year career and 2008 was no different. He finished with an ERA of 5.95 in 55 appearances. The 24-year-old lefty will try to get his career turned around with the Braves

The biggest name going to the White Sox is Reyes. Reyes was once upon a time a very highly regarded talent, however he’s struggled in his two years in the big leagues. In 2008, he had a 3-11 record to go with an ERA of 5.81.

Vazquez will join Atlanta’s starting rotation, while Reyes has a good chance of doing the same in Chicago.

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