Kotsay Traded
Posted by: Barrett Sallee in Atlanta Braves, tags: Josh Anderson, Luis Sumoza, Mark KotsayNow in a full rebuilding mode, the Atlanta Braves continued to build on Wednesday, trading CF Mark Kotsay to the Boston Red Sox for power-hitting OF prospect Luis Sumoza. The 20-year old Sumoza was having a stellar year for Class A Lowell, Mass., hitting .301, with 11 HR and 38 RBI in 51 games.
CF Josh Anderson will be called up from AAA Richmond to take Kotsay’s roster spot on the Atlanta Braves, and will undoubtedly get an extended audition to be the starting Braves CF in 2008. Anderson was acquired last off-season from the Houston Astros in exchange for RP Oscar Villarreal.
Kotsay hit .289 in his only season with the Braves, with six HR and 37 RBI in 88 games. The 32-year old veteran was signed to a one-year deal in the off-season after suffering through a miserable, injury-riddled 2007 season with the Oakland A’s. Kotsay cleared revocable waivers in August, and was eligible to be traded to any team.
Barrett Sallee has worked professionally in the Atlanta sports market in various aspects for over 7 years. He can be reached at barrettsallee@hotmail.com 
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