The Atlanta Braves have been aggressive during this year’s trade deadline in an attempt to add a big name to their team. On Sunday, the Braves finally got their man. Michael Bourn was dealt to the Braves in return for four minor league prospects: Brett Oberholzer, Paul Clemens, Juan Abreu and Jordan Schafer.
The Astros are clearly in rebuilding mode. A few days ago, they traded Hunter Pence to the Philadelphia Phillies for four minor leaguers. This trade is similar.
The Braves get an elite leadoff man that will make things a lot easier for everyone else. Michael Bourn is hitting .303 with one homer and 32 RBIs. Perhaps most importantly, the speedster has scored 64 runs, has seven triples and leads the National League with 39 steals.
Michael Bourn’s fantasy baseball value also is on the rise following the Braves trade. With better hitters behind him, you can expect him to see more pitchers and score more runs. Having Michael Bourn burning rubber on the basepaths is also good for the Braves power hitters, which include Dan Uggla, Chipper Jones, Brian McCann, Freddie Freeman and Jason Heyward.
Michael Bourn - Atlanta Braves Trade - Fantasy Baseball Update (Image: TSN.ca)
Post from: EveryJoe
Kori Ellis 01 Aug, 2011--
Source: http://everyjoe.com/sports/michael-bourn-to-braves-fantasy-baseball-impact/
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