Braves Look To Get Their Meat Hooks on Da Meat Hook: Dmitri Young

The Atlanta Braves are looking to make a move, and they're not looking far, as Dmitri Young may be available to be pried out of division rival Washington. But the price will be high for the Nationals only All-Star.

The Braves made a run at Nationals first baseman Dmitri Young, and the talks advanced to the point where Nats assistant GM Mike Rizzo scouted the Braves' Class AA club. However, the discussions cooled due to the Nats' high asking price, according to a major-league source.

The acquisition of Young would have enabled the Braves to return rookie catcher/first baseman Jarrod Saltalamacchia to Class AAA. It is unlikely the team would have attempted to demote rookie first baseman, Scott Thorman, who is out of options.

The Braves lineup is already tied for second in the N.L. in average, and fourth in OBP (only .004 out of second). But with Chipper Jones constantly fighting nagging injuries, Andruw Jones in an endless slump, this would be a move that makes sense for both parties (if the teams can agree on a price). Hopefully for Young, the Braves allow tasty treats in their clubhouse*.

*Dmitri Young batted .397 in May (before the junk food ban) and .377 in June (post junk-food ban) putting a hole in the theory that Dmitri Young needs potato chips to hit.

Previously on The Fanhouse:
Nationals Ban Junk Food, Dmitri Young Sheds a Tear