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Atlanta Braves: 10 worst trades in recent Braves history

By James Kunkle

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 9: First baseman Mark Teixeira #23 of the Texas Rangers runs to first during the game against the Anaheim Angels at the Ballpark in Arlington on April 9, 2004 in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers won 12-4. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 9: First baseman Mark Teixeira #23 of the Texas Rangers runs to first during the game against the Anaheim Angels at the Ballpark in Arlington on April 9, 2004 in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers won 12-4. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /
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ST. LOUIS – MAY 11: J.D. Drew #7 of the Atlanta Braves drops the bat during the game against the St. Louis Cardinals on May 11, 2004 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri. The Cardinals won 5-1. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

3. March 25th, 1997: Atlanta trades David Justice and Marquis Grissom to the Cleveland Indians for Alan Embree, and Kenny Lofton

Kenny Lofton was a total bust in Atlanta as he and Bobby Cox could not get along. He was acquired for his speed and while he did steal bases, his numbers across the board were down for his one and only season with the Braves. I think looking back, the Braves would have been wiser to keep Marquis Grissom.

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2. July 31st, 2007: Atlanta trades Beau Jones, Neftali Feliz, Elvis Andrus, Matt Harrison, and Jarrod Saltalamacchia to the Texas Rangers for Mark Teixeira and Ron Mahay

The only player to appear on this list twice…Mark Teixeira. Look, I get why the Braves pulled this trigger, and none of the prospects given have become “superstars” but a few have become quality proven major leaguers. I think what makes this trade seem so bad is many people know with this package, the Braves could have gotten almost any player they wanted probably. It was all done in an effort to maintain “the streak”, with a seeming loss of perspective on the future of the organization.

1. December 13th, 2003: Atlanta trades Ray King, Jason Marquis, and Adam Wainwright to the St. Louis Cardinals for JD Drew, and Eli Marrero

First off, J.D. Drew was outstanding in his lone year in Atlanta, where he had his best year and finished 6th in MVP voting. But, wouldn’t it have been nice to have Adam Wainwright pitch for the Braves for all these years? That doesn’t even include Jason Marquis who also had some quality years.

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In closing, I think it says a lot about the Atlanta Braves organization, that throughout all these years, they have only been on the wrong outcome a few times. Comparing the lists, the goods in my opinion definitely outweigh the bad’s. Let us know what should have been included or what should be higher or lower below.

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