Braves bring in Diaz, Wilson

With the Aug. 31 trade deadline set to expire, the Atlanta Braves made a couple of moves that they hope will help them once they get to the playoffs. The team has filled their biggest hole by acquiring Michael Bourn at the July 31 deadline, so the moves made on Aug. 31 were made to help settle the bench.

Braves add Diaz, Wilson

Michael Bourn trade adds up to huge win for the Braves

Although they waited until just hours before the trading deadline came, the Atlanta Braves made the best possible move they could by trading for center fielder Michael Bourn and not giving up very much in return.

The Braves acquired Bourn from the Houston Astros for center fielder Jordan Schafer (who is currently on the DL with a fractured finger) and three minor league prospects, all pitchers—Brett Oberholtzer, Paul Clemens and Juan Abreu.

Michael Bourn trade is huge win for the Braves

Braves trade Shafer and prospects for Michael Bourn

After putting two center fielders on the disabled list this week, the Braves have acquired one who gives them their first legitimate leadoff hitter since Rafael Furcal left town.

Braves get Bourn