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The Atlanta Braves are currently leading the NL East and would want to keep it that way. In an attempt to further beef up their offense, the Braves acquired first baseman Derrek Lee from the Chicago Cubs. The Braves did not have to pay much in return as they let go of three prospects, all pitchers to the Cubs but none showing great promise.
Lee initially vetoed a Cubs trade with the Los Angeles Angels before the deadline. The Brave-Cubs deal seemed more attractive to Lee as the Braves are in playoff contention, their first in five years.
Granted that the 34-year old Lee stays healthy, he can provide more offense to an already strong team. His coming to Atlanta can make up for injuries to Troy Glaus and Chipper Jones.
