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Old 07-18-2010, 07:07 PM   #1179
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Well I hope Gonzalez does well for the Braves, he really did play well for the Jays and as a result has helped land them what could be a very promising asset in Escobar.

With this being Bobby Cox's last year and the Braves leading their Division by 5 games, there probably was a pretty good oppurtunity to pry a player from them who may not have been available in another season. The Braves likely want to win the Division this year and do more so they're willing to give up a guy like Escobar who's struggling now for a guy they hope will be an immediate upgrade.

For the Jays it potentially gives them a guy who could become the best shortstop in the Division. When you compete against teams like the Red Sox and Yankees, you need to have solid players at every position as well as a great staff. With Jeter getting on in age, and the Red Sox going with Scutaro, a guy like Escobar could be an edge at a very important spot on the diamond for the Jays if he can regain form. At worst it definitely gets the Jays a lot closer to their competition at that position.
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