The team is less inclined to trade shortstop Yunel Escobar, the centerpiece of their offer for Peavy, after including shortstop Brent Lillibridge in their trade for Javier Vazquez.

Then again, the Braves still could sign free agent Rafael Furcal to play shortstop, allowing them the opportunity to trade Escobar.

Or, they could keep Escobar, sign Furcal to play second base and use Kelly Johnson to fill their void in left field.

To address their pitching, they then could sign a free agent such as left-hander Randy Wolf.

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Braves still want pitching after losing out on Burnett
The Braves, after losing out on Burnett, might trade for a starting pitcher, but not necessarily Padres right-hander Jake Peavy. MLB Hot Stove