We learned this afternoon that the trade also includes dumping about $14 million owed to Bronson Arroyo. I must admit, I’d forgotten he was an employee of the Braves organization.
I can see how people would come down on either side on this deal, but I trust Hart and Coppy. Right-handed power bats, especially at a position of need, are scarce these days. If Olivera is what he’s supposed to be, he’ll be a huge bargain at about $6 million a year for the next five seasons. On the whole, I think I kinda like it. I’m excited to see Olivera in a Braves uni.