Braves acquire P Freddy Garcia...

[Nemesis21]

For cash considerations,

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/08/b ... um=twitter

[Nemesis21]

Garcia will be assigned to Gwinnett, before coming to ATL. He will provide depth for pen/rotation. I believe the Braves made this move, because Brandon Beachy will be checked out by Dr. James Andrews for soreness in his elbow.

[ohara]

When they said Beachy was throwing his fastball in the low to mid 80's, that cannot be good. Not really expecting good news on him, but I hope I am wrong. Would Garcia take Beachy's place the rest of the season if need be, or would we call up someone when we expand the rosters in Sept and give him a shot?

[Nemesis21]

When they said Beachy was throwing his fastball in the low to mid 80's, that cannot be good. Not really expecting good news on him, but I hope I am wrong. Would Garcia take Beachy's place the rest of the season if need be, or would we call up someone when we expand the rosters in Sept and give him a shot?

I'm not sure what Fredi would do, but I think he'll stay with Minor, Medlen, Teheran, Maholm and Wood in the rotation for now.

[ohara]

Freddy was called up today. May be a spot starter.