Braves Moves: McLouth, Glavine

Here are the Braves latest moves…

• They acquired outfielder Nate McLouth, he has a good arm and plays good defense and makes good plays, he’s also a great hitter.  They will move him to the three spot which I think fits him, he will do well there.  He gets a mixture of good stats and will do great for the Braves.  The Pirates got Charlie Morton, who will be good in the middle of the rotation, Gorkys Hernandez, who does everything and covers ground in center field and Jeff Locke who will be okay in a long relief role.  Hernandez will be a superstar and will be in a great future outfield.  Both teams were improved in this deal.  Edge: Pirates
• The Braves also released Tom Glavine, who won’t be real good but provides experence.  Glavine should be able to help a playoff team down the stretch, but he won’t be a super star.  He is an okay number five starter these days.  Good Move?: Yes

Miguel Cabrera pulls hamstring

Miguel Cabrera has pulled his hamstring and this will hurt the Tigers really bad.  Cabrera is the main player on the Tigers and gives them tons of production.  Losing him for a couple games will effect the Tigers in a big way.  The line-up won’t be as good either.  Cabrera is though and shouldn’t have to go on the DL but if he does his replacement will be Jeff Larish.  Larish will provide power and play well but he isn’t as good as Cabrera.  Cabrera will make an imedite impact when he comes back and I think the the Tigers will go on a winning streak when he does.  Big Loss?: Yes, really big