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As July 31 approaches, more and more trade winds are blowing through the thick, muggy air at Turner Field in Atlanta.
From stars like Javier Vazquez possibly blowing out, to sluggers like Jermaine Dye or Nelson Cruz finding their way into a tomahawk decorated uniform, the 41-43 Braves have to decide whether or not to sacrifice the 2009 season in an effort to make 2010 and beyond brighter.
However, the decision to be made between buying, selling, or staying put has become far more difficult with a tightly packed NL East race where one hot stretch could put any team (outside of Washington DC) in first place.
A lackluster offense, as we all know, has virtually wasted what has proved to be one of the best starting staffs in the National League.
A lot of questions still need answering.
How much would a big-time bat help when (no doubt) a big package of prospects will be required to get it?
Would Diaz in right be enough to replace Francoeur in right to eliminate the need for another bat?
Is this team really one piece away (I can't help but think of 2007 and the trade that is not to be spoken of)?
My stances on the issues above: It depends. 50/50. Yes.
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