Atlanta Braves Trade Shelby Miller, Get To Know The New Braves
By Fred Owens
Braves Trade Miller for Inciarte, Swanson and Blair
Ken Rosenthal reports that the Braves traded Shelby Miller to the Diamondbacks
Sources: #DBacks agree to acquire Shelby Miller from #Braves, pending a review of medical records.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 9, 2015
Multiple sources report the Atlanta Braves received two of the Diamondbacks top ten prospects along with Ender Inciarte here’s the tweet by Nick Pierco of the Arizona Republic.
Hearing from multiple sources Ender Inciarte, Aaron Blair and Dansby Swanson are involved in the Shelby Miller deal.
— Nick Piecoro (@nickpiecoro) December 9, 2015
The Braves did extremely well in this trade.
Jun 24, 2015; Omaha, NE, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) tries to field a ball during the game against the Virginia Cavaliers in game three of the College World Series Finals at TD Ameritrade Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
Dansby Swanson
Dansby Swanson was the Diamondbacks first round pick in June. Here’s a portion of Baseball America’s draft report on Swanson ($).
". . . as a sophomore (Swanson) helped lead the Commodores to their first-ever national championship.. . . After playing second base . . .(he) smoothly transitioned to shortstop . . .has the athleticism, range and hands necessary for the position. Whether he has a true plus arm remains the subject of some debate, but scouts project he’ll stay at shortstop . . .Swanson is a well-rounded hitter. He has a quick, loose swing that (producing) hard contact to all fields. He is a patient hitter who knows how to work a walk and has a sound two-strike approach. He has some pop in his bat,. . .but gears his swing more for hitting line drives. He is a plus runner and knows how to steal bases. Swanson earns praise for his makeup and work ethic."
Swanson is a native of Kennesaw Georgia and graduated from Marietta High School. MLB Pipeline listed Swanson as the Diamondback number 1 prospect. Their scouting report says, “Swanson is a technically sound hitter who fits at the top of his lineup with his on-base ability and speed. He showed as a junior that there might be Major League average power in his bat as well. His makeup is off the charts and universally praised by coaches and scouts.”
Swanson ranks as https://t.co/iVXpGn4mtH's 10th-best prospect and fourth-best SS prospect. Blair ranks as the game's 61st-best prospect
— Mark Bowman (@mlbbowman) December 9, 2015
Dansby Swanson is 1st No. 1 overall pick traded as Minor Leaguer since Marlins dealt A-Gon (2000 top pick) in '03. pic.twitter.com/JJZiSqfKxr
— MLB Stats (@MLBStats) December 9, 2015
After signing this season Swanson will not be able to join the Braves until June, he was drafted this year and can’t be moved until after the draft next year.
Oops I forgot the rule changed in May. Sorry about that.
Braves Trade Trivia: Dansby Swanson's dad's name is Cooter. #TrueStory
— Kevin M. Calpin (@KevinCalpin) December 9, 2015
The Braves also snagged the Diamondbacks number three prospect right hander Aaron Blair.
On the next page, we look at who Blair is and will become…