Shortstop with incredible range, on a +/- scale, ranked +21, behind only Jimmy Rollins, might win a Gold Glove this year, if popularity is not a factor.

Cuban, doesn’t speak much English, has kind of a hot head, but plays with a lot of emotion, and is getting to be hated by many in the league for the way he habitually flings his bat after making contact (read: gets beaned a lot). Best described as “fiery.”

GREAT arm (Think Troy Tulowitzki), bats right, throws right, inside-out swing. Good average, hits righties well, and does better against lefties. Has home-run power, but often aims for right-center. Good baseball instincts, good awareness. Not much of a base-stealing threat, due to his larger frame than guys like Jose Reyes or Jimmy Rollins.

Pretty popular in Atlanta, and most mirror my sentiment that we don’t want to see him go, even if it meant not getting Jake Peavy. But for the record, if the Padres were to acquire him, I’d be willing to say that most of you guys would warm up to him quickly if he does for the Padres what he’s done for the Braves in 1 1/2 seasons.

Venable. The man’s name is Venable.

You guys may/may not remember Lillibridge playing against the Padres earlier this year while Escobar was resting a sore shoulder, and it caught all Braves fans by surprise when he furthermore actually went deep in PETCO.

He’s not getting any younger, and has shown very little reason why he should ever be playing above Escobar. Aside from that fluke west-coast trip last year, Lillibridge hasn’t done much, and hasn’t really proven capable of hitting major-league pitching with any consistency.

Personally, I’d gladly give up Lillibridge over Escobar, and hope that the Braves can retain Escobar while still bringing in some good talent via trade.