re: Report: Braves expected to fire GM Frank Wren in coming days

They are doing the right thing in firing Wren first. Giving contracts to Derek Lowe, Kenshin Kawakami, Dan Uggla, BJ Upton, and Chris Johnson would get anyone fired years ago, but Wren is best friends with Schurholtz from their Oriole days. If it wasnt for our amazing scouting and development departments, we would be one of the worst teams in baseball.

Fredi should be gone. He is clueless when it comes to managing bullpens, and optimizing the lineup. I would be ok with him staying one more year, because he would be on the hot seat, and if he didnt make the playoffs, he knows he is gone. Id much rather go ahead and go out and get either Sandy Alomar Jr, Dave Martinez, or Jose Oquendo, but it is what it is.

My main problem is the rumors that we are going heavily at Dayton Moore, since he is a Braves guy. He is basically Frank Wren. The Royals have done a descent job of drafting, and developing players. Thats why they are in the playoff hunt, but when it comes to signing free agents or making trades, then Moore is on the Wren level. Many baseball insiders believe that we have the top GM candidate in house, John Coppolella. He is young, values sabr stats along with traditional scouting, and has worked for both the Yankees and Braves. So, of course he wont be an option.