I woke up this morning and saw Buster Olney’s daily column. Usually I just read through it and move on with my day. However, today one tidbit Olney mentioned really caught my attention.

He has been viewed an organizational building block, but he struggled through injuries and slumps in 2011, and there are voices within the franchise asking the question of whether he can be counted on. With Chipper Jones nearing the end of his career, the Braves have needed another middle-of-the-order hitter, and a year ago, their hope was that Heyward would be that guy. The Braves need power production out of right field. Now there is some sentiment within the organization that Atlanta might be better off dealing [Jason Heyward] and taking advantage of his value or, at the very least, considering alternatives as they wait for him to develop.

The Braves have a lot of excellent young pitching, and they have everyday regulars entrenched at catcher and at first, second and third base and in two outfield spots. But they need to identify a shortstop, and they need to decide what they think Heyward will become, because they have a lot invested in him.

Now if the Atlanta Braves are actually serious about this type of move, then Larry Beinfest needs to get Frank Wren on the phone A.S.A.P and work out a deal.

The Marlins want to make a big splash going in free agency heading into a new era of the Miami Marlins starting in 2012. A trade for budding superstar Jason Heyward would definitely help the Marlins accomplish this. Heyward would be a perfect player to combine with Mike Stanton and Hanley Ramirez going forward.

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