With Franco on board the Braves have a decision to make. Thorman has potential, just not any that seems to translate into success in the majors. Yes, if you're looking to power Atlanta for a week, just hook up a wind turbine anywhere near Thor during an at bat, but powering an offense is a bit different. Thorman seems to have no ability to cut down his monster swing and thus he is likely soon to be traded or waived (he's out of options).
This means that Salty is being handed the 1B job OR there is already a trade pending for a 1B. I severely doubt that Bobby is going to go with Franco as an every day first baseman. Our best indicator of who's being moved actually is not currently on the Braves' roster. Brian Pena is next in the depth chart for the braves and any move involving Salty must have as it's precursor a Pena call up. In the unlikely situation that Pena is not pulled from the minors first, the Braves still have Diaz as an catching option, but Matt is no one's first option behind the plate.
With today's move I want to make a guess at the next move (note the guess aspect of this):
Thorman to KC for Jimmy Gobble
Davies and Escobar for Arroyo
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