makin’ me dizzy

What a whirlwind day for the Atlanta Braves and their devoted fans. Tom Glavine released. Nate McLouth acquired in a trade. Tommy Hanson penciled in for his big league debut on Saturday. Jorge Campillo to the DL, and Brian Barton called up. Did we miss something? As the dust settles, it’s clear that Gregor Blanco’s shot at the center field job is essentially over after two days. McLouth, a dynamic player with speed and power, takes over in center. With Barton joining the outfield mix, Blanco may be squeezed out of the organization entirely. The ripple effect of the McLouth trade also impacts the Mississippi Braves, who lost star center fielder Gorkys Hernandez (off to the Pittsburgh Pirates’ organization). Now the speculation here begins: Is the highly touted Jason Heyward, who has good numbers at Class A Myrtle Beach, bound for Pearl? He’s a right fielder, but the struggling M-Braves can certainly work him in. Some significant move will have to be made; it’s probably already in motion.