Braves Report

The Braves have traded away flame throwing reliever Tyler Yates to the Pirates. In return the Braves got minor league pitcher, Todd Redmond. In Yates’ two seasons in Atlanta, he went 4-8 with an ERA of 5.09 and a WHIP of 1.58 in 106 innings. Todd Redmond became a Pirate when they drafted him in the 20th round in the 2004 draft and signed shortly before the 2005 draft. Baseball America ranked him as the Pirates’ 27th best prospect. John Sickels gave Redmond a grade of C. He profiles as a reliever in the long run. He possesses a 90-mph fastball, curveball, and is improving change-up. He has outstanding command, but needs pinpoint accuracy to be successful. Here are his Minor League Stats. He will likely open the season up in Double-A Mississippi, but this move does affect the opening day roster. It likely ensures Chris Resop and Blaine Boyer a spot on the 25-man opening day roster. This trade reminds me of a Lenny Dykstra quote when Lenny was told the Phillies had just traded Von Hayes, “Great trade. Who’d we get?”

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