Just after four pm today the Braves announced they had acquired slugging second baseman Dan Uggla from the Florida Marlins in exchange for fan favorite Omar Infante, and lefty Mike Dunn. Frank Wren did exactly what I said he wasn't going to do about three hours after I said it, and for that I eat my words.
Uggla is probably the best offensive second baseman in the game right now he posted a .283/33/105 line on the season. He provides the big time power threat from the right side that the Braves have been missing the past couple of seasons. He is sort of an all or nothing swinger, though he has improved in recent years, which makes him an oddity in the Braves organization but probably a welcome one.
His acquisition according to Frank Wren will move Martin Prado to left field, his normal winter baseball position. Prado will likely play third base until Chipper Jones is fully recovered from his ACL operation.
Uggla isn't quite the defender that Prado is but isn't abysmal and will provide some of the offense that the Braves have been missing the past few years.
Infate's departure will facilitate the need for a backup infielder who can play shortstop, and his attitude on and off the field will be missed.
All in all solid move Mr.Wren, you proved me wrong. Welcome to Atlanta Dan Uggla, let's go win some games.
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