faba Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Jason Heyward traded to Cardinals Updated: November 17, 2014, 1:03 PM ET Associated Press ATLANTA -- The Atlanta Braves dealt outfielder Jason Heyward and reliever Jordan Walden to the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday for pitcher Shelby Miller and a minor-leaguer. The deal ends Heyward's tenure with his hometown team and lands a young pitcher to bolster Atlanta's rotation. [+] Enlarge John Hart, the Braves' new general manager, signaled the start of a major overhaul after the team slumped to its first losing season since 2008. He dealt a player who was due to make $7.8 million next season and then become eligible for free agency. The 25-year-old Heyward never lived up to expectations after a brilliant rookie season, when he homered in his first at-bat and was voted to the All-Star Game. This past season, he hit .271 with 11 homers, 58 RBIs and 20 stolen bases. He also won his second Golden Glove. Miller went 10-9 with a 3.74 for the Cardinals, after going 15-9 with a 3.06 ERA as a rookie in 2013. He is not eligible for arbitration until after next season, so the deal represents a significant payroll savings for the Braves. Walden made $1.49 million this past season and could have earned a raise in arbitration. He was 0-2 with a 2.88 ERA and three saves as a set-up reliever for closer Craig Kimbrel. The Braves also acquired right-hander Tyrell Jenkins, who pitched for Class A Palm Beach this past season. Miller joins a rotation that could look significantly different next season without free agents Ervin Santana and Aaron Harang, who combined for 26 wins. Kris Medlen and Brandon Beachy are both coming off their second major elbow operations, so a long-time strength of the team looked extremely thin heading into 2015. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetlife33 Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 J-Hey is still only 25 years old. He's an elite defender and has so much upside with the bat. I like this move for St. Louis who has a surplus of pitching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted November 17, 2014 Author Share Posted November 17, 2014 Surprised Atlanta gave up on Heyward at still young age. seems like good trade for St Louis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 my buddy is a Braves fan and he is LIVID over this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFSIKH Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 J-Hey is still only 25 years old. He's an elite defender and has so much upside with the bat. I like this move for St. Louis who has a surplus of pitching. Surprised Atlanta gave up on Heyward at still young age. seems like good trade for St Louis I do not know if it is giving up or not wanting to overpay for a good, but not great bat. Just wondering if maybe they could have gotten a little more if they did it at the trade deadline next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted November 18, 2014 Author Share Posted November 18, 2014 I do not know if it is giving up or not wanting to overpay for a good, but not great bat. Just wondering if maybe they could have gotten a little more if they did it at the trade deadline next year. Still surprised for a guy only 25 for Braves to trade him away. Not like the Braves to trade home grown talent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 I'm fairly confident that he'll hit FA and the Cubs will be on that, but still...The ******* Cardinals? I hate the Braves. One of the best young players in the game. I'd like to see him play more CF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFSIKH Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Still surprised for a guy only 25 for Braves to trade him away. Not like the Braves to trade home grown talent Maybe that is the answer right there. Purely speculation, but maybe they have explored an extension and what Heyward wants and the Braves are willing to give are way apart. Might as well cut your loses and get a prospect and a decent end of the rotation starter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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