Braves Release Glavine

In somewhat shocking news the Atlanta Braves release future Hall of Fame canidate Tom Glavine today. Ken Rosenthal has the full story. Glavine was scheduled to make $1 million for his first day on the roster, $1.25 million for 30 days on the roster and another $1.25 for 90 days on the roster. I have to assume that Glavine was pressuring the Braves for a rotation spot immediately, but Atlanta clearly preferred to promote top prospect Tommy Hanson, who has been turning heads the last several months. The winningest active pitcher in the majors will likely see some interest in 2009.

David Lennon of Newsday says the Mets are out on bringing Tom Glavine back. Common sense tells us you can eliminate any non-contender. It's also safe to eliminate the Red Sox from acquiring any pitching as they are trying to unload pitching for prospects and hitting. That leaves the Cubs, Yankees, Phillies, Rangers, Angels, and the Dodgers. With all of those teams being a possible fit let's look at the possible fit with the Dodgers.

There is no doubt the Dodgers still could use some pitching help and need a solid veteran presence in the rotation. The fit is almost perfect, as Glavine could take on a role similar to what Greg Maddux has done in the past. It's not going to take but a few million to get Glavine on board with a chance at the playoffs. The injuries to the rotation have already taken a toll on this team, and to have a guy like Glavine around can only help round out the rotation. This of course is pure speculation but look for Glavine to stay in NL, and my bet is the Phillies or Dodgers.