Trading Winn, who is already benefiting the team with a steady .298/.359/.447 and 112 OPS+, would improve the Giants even more. A trade would open a spot in RF, ready for Nate Schierholtz (.303/.348/.550 in AAA) when the Giants wish to promote him. It also frees the Giants from $8.125 million owed to Winn for 2009.
Trading for Winn benefits the Braves as well. Kotsay is currently on the DL, though he is returning soon, and Francoeur is struggling (.252/.301/.416).
Most of the Braves' top prospects are struggling this year, but a package of Winn + reliever + money eating on the Giants' part could net a couple with upside. Lillibridge, Hernandez, and Flowers are potential names.
Braves' prospects:
BP's Braves Top 11 Prospects: Jan 15, 2008
John Sickels' Atlanta Braves 2008 Prospects: Nov 16, 2007
BA's Top Ten Prospects: Nov 5, 2007
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