Five Burning Atlanta Braves Trade Rumor Questions
By Jeff Schafer
Jun 25, 2014; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher David Price (14) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
2. Is a David Price or Jon Lester trade still a possibility for the Braves?
Ben: Absolutely, however, I do not believe either would sign an extension in Atlanta, so it’d require a steep price in prospects for a rental in Lester’s case or a season and a half of Price. I’m not sure I’m excited about that at all as a fan.
Alan: No. Tampa should expect a big return and we just can’t lose Sims and Peraza, which is what it would take. For 2 months of Lester, the price should be a lot less, but the Red Sox are aiming too high. We just don’t have the pieces.
>> If others bail out, I’d go back to Tampa and make one more offer tomorrow morning: Lucas Sims, Kyle Wren, and Mike Minor as the core (would take a bit more). That’s only for Price – not for Lester.