LAS VEGAS -- Lost amid the focus that the Braves are still in search of an ace is the fact that Braves general manager Frank Wren has come to this year's Winter Meetings also hoping to find a power-hitting outfielder. With little interest in any of the outfielders available on the free-agent market, Wren and his staff are looking at a number of potential trades. Some of the top names on their radar include Rick Ankiel, Corey Hart and Atlanta native Jeremy Hermida. While it doesn't appear that the Braves still have much interest in Ryan Ludwick, they could certainly have some discussions with the Cardinals about Ankiel, whose 25 homers this past season were two fewer than the total compiled by all of Atlanta's outfielders. With the left-handed hitting Ankiel, the Braves would have an outfielder who could play both corner positions and occasionally play center, giving the right-handed hitting Matt Diaz the chance to play left field. Because Ankiel will be eligible for free agency following the 2009 season, the Braves likely wouldn't have to provide as much as they would to get Hart, who will be arbitration-eligible for the next three seasons. But with Ankiel being a Scott Boras client who might only be around for one season, there is reason for the Braves to be reluctant about what they might offer the Cardinals. In order to get Hart, who has combined to hit .280 with 44 homers and a .495 slugging percentage during the past two years, the Braves know that they would have to provide the Brewers with an attractive package. There isn't any guarantee that the Brewers are going to trade Hart. But there has been some whispers that they might do so to slash some money from their payroll. If the Marlins opt to trade Hermida, who has combined to hit 35 homers over the past two seasons, they likely wouldn't demand the level of return the Braves would need to provide to get Hart or Ankiel. Hermida, who is entering his first arbitration-eligible season, grew up in suburban Atlanta playing high school baseball against Jeff Francoeur and Brian McCann. Some have wondered if he'd be further motivated if given the opportunity to play for his hometown Braves. Mark Bowman is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs. -- ★format 最正常的大概就是我了 [07/21/2004 14:40:18]tt.cc) ◆ From: 140.113.98.197