Angels and Braves Swap Hanson and Walden

[Wrench]

Happy we traded him.

He really is a ticking time bomb, hope the Angles get the most out of him before it goes south.

[SFrush90]

Watching him this past year, seems like he has regressed. Move into that a weak *** AL west will help tho. He will standout next year as he grew up in that area. He will only be an innings eater for the angels tho.

Weak *** AL West? They could've had three Postseason teams since the Angels had a batter record than the Tigers.

[infernoscurse]

well he will face the A's, Astros and Mariners for most of his starts

[SFrush90]

I forgot about those Astros.

[DaSox_05]

well he will face the A's, Astros and Mariners for most of his starts

Rangers move?

[Atl Bill]

the rangers are going to loose hamilton as well! its pretty weak considering the fact that we wont face any angels and minus Hamilton for the rangers

[Braves14]

The Atlanta Braves know more about Tommy Hanson's shoulder than anyone here. I have faith in Wren and the Front Office that they know what they're doing. O'Flaherty/Walden/Venters/Kimbrel is FILTH.

[infernoscurse]

Rangers move?

no but they have a good lineup reason i didnt mentioned them on that list

[Jack of Blades]

Rangers move?

What? I don't know if you're asking if the Rangers are moving or what, but no.

[Nomar]

Hanson will probably need TJ surgery at some point, but the Angels will still win this trade. This was just dumb.

[infernoscurse]

Mark Bowman ‏@mlbbowman

Moving Hanson's $4M (approx.) was a big move for the Braves. Adds to the options in search for another OF

the braves are going for it! they will sign cody ross

[VRP723]

The Atlanta Braves know more about Tommy Hanson's shoulder than anyone here. I have faith in Wren and the Front Office that they know what they're doing. O'Flaherty/Walden/Venters/Kimbrel is FILTH.

This move seems to make most people think EOF is on the outs.

[Wrench]

His velocity has dropped over the past few seasons and his mechanics have created cause for concern throughout his career. Its why his value was low, surprised we got this much really.

Nice to clear out his 4M he was going to get as well.

[GA16Angels]

I think it's a good deal for both. Both pitchers likely needed a change of scenery and neither one is significantly better than the other. The Braves have enough starting pitching, so I don't think it's that big of a deal. If both pitchers can stay healthy and regain some control on their pitches, I think this deal will work out for both teams

[Nomar]

the braves are going for it! they will sign cody ross

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