catalinacaper Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 I think it was known all along that Hanley's time as an infielder was done He's the worst left fielder in the MLB so... 1st base or bust Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catalinacaper Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 You over your Mike Foltynewicz love now? Also Wisler hasnt been doing good in AAA this year, and this is coming off a bad year last year at AAA as well. I'd temper your expectations for a bit. No, I think Folty showed a lot of potential as a starter (certainly more than Houston gave him credit for) but he just doesn't have the feel for when to throw his off speed stuff yet. He will be back. In the mean time I'm excited to see if Wisler can stick. Between Wisler, Folty, ManBan, Perez and Tyrrell Jenkins, the Braves either have the leagues best bullpen again in two years or 2-3 decent pitchers of their choice to dangle as bait for good bats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 He's the worst left fielder in the MLB so... 1st base or bust With the way Napoli's playing this year.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebiglebowski Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 No, I think Folty showed a lot of potential as a starter (certainly more than Houston gave him credit for) but he just doesn't have the feel for when to throw his off speed stuff yet. He will be back. In the mean time I'm excited to see if Wisler can stick. Between Wisler, Folty, ManBan, Perez and Tyrrell Jenkins, the Braves either have the leagues best bullpen again in two years or 2-3 decent pitchers of their choice to dangle as bait for good bats. I understand optimism and a "anything can happen" view on your team but to throw out a list of prospects, only a couple of whom are even ranked as top 100 guys, and bring up the possibility of having the best bullpen in baseball is drinking the kool-aid. Every team (other than the Tigers) has a bunch of similar players in their system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3arl Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 I understand optimism and a "anything can happen" view on your team but to throw out a list of prospects, only a couple of whom are even ranked as top 100 guys, and bring up the possibility of having the best bullpen in baseball is drinking the kool-aid. Every team (other than the Tigers) has a bunch of similar players in their system. Not to mention that a bullpen is one of the easiest things to patch up or build in free agency. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catalinacaper Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 I drink the Kool-Aid 100% when it comes to unrealistic future predictions about my team because, why not? It's the fun part about being a fan of a team employing Nick Markakis in the cleanup spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebiglebowski Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 I'm a free agent and could win the Cy Young next year. Anything can happen, right? I'm all for dudes loving their teams, talking about prospects, etc. I just think that there is a line between realistic optimism and anything can happen that your post straddles if not crosses. Just pointing out what a non-braves fan would think of your statement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catalinacaper Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Fair enough. I do seem to disproportionately bring prospect talk to this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3arl Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Fair enough. I do seem to disproportionately bring prospect talk to this thread. just my two cents, but talking about another baseball team's prospects is possibly the most boring topic in professional sports Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebiglebowski Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 I disagree with that. I'd much rather hear about Braves prospects than continue to hear about the Cardinals scandal with few actual facts or what a joke the All-Star game has become Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 I'm bored hearing about my own teams prospects Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catalinacaper Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Wisler pitched sooooo well tonight. Probably going to take a loss but he didn't deserve it. Stat line coming. 8 IP, 1 ER, 2K, 0BB, 88 pitches, 63 strikes. EDIT: And thanks to Jace "clutch double" Peterson now he's in line for the win. Got it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacredheart Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 just my two cents, but talking about another baseball team's prospects is possibly the most boring topic in professional sports I think you are forgetting about the Olympics and the NBA. I could talk prospects all day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacredheart Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 I'm bored hearing about my own teams prospects Spoken like a true Sox fan, cant give a shit when the team isnt any good, is the biggest fan ever when they are winning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 just my two cents, but talking about another baseball team's prospects is possibly the most boring topic in professional sports I love following the brewers/pirates prospects, but I have a tough time following/caring about other teams prospects. I am actually hoping for a firesale this summer to get some more decent upper level prospects. we've drafted well the last couple years, got some really interesting players in the low minors, but I really dont put much stock in prospect performance (good/bad) until they've reached AA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Spoken like a true Sox fan, cant give a shit when the team isnt any good, is the biggest fan ever when they are winning. that has nothing to do with whether or not they're winning.. i've never been able to find any interest in the farm system. the conversation becomes far too technical and hypothetical, and all i want to do is just watch baseball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stl_ben Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 So close to perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejesseb Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 So close to perfect. dude leaned into the pitch. So crappy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abovetheearth Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 pretty shitty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catalinacaper Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Hart just punked the DBacks... took on Arroyo's contract for a free top 100 prospect in Touki Toussaint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacredheart Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 On the surface it looks like a bad move for the Padres, but if that 12 million or so they free up allows them to trade with someone else for a bigger and better player that helps them win now then it is a fine trade. Padres showed this offseason they are in win now mode, are floundering and need to make a few moves. Toussaint will not help them win for a few years, so trade him, free up some cap room and maybe make a play for Hamels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catalinacaper Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 On the surface it looks like a bad move for the Padres, but if that 12 million or so they free up allows them to trade with someone else for a bigger and better player that helps them win now then it is a fine trade. Padres showed this offseason they are in win now mode, are floundering and need to make a few moves. Toussaint will not help them win for a few years, so trade him, free up some cap room and maybe make a play for Hamels. DBacks, but I get your point. I just seriously question the idea that Arizona is really capable of winning now. Overachieving in a lot of metrics and they still have serious holes in at least 2 positions besides starting pitching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacredheart Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 Yeah, not sure why I was thinking Padres instead of DBacks. Nevermind all that, Dbacks got no idea what they are doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3arl Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 15 games into his career and Carlos Correa might already be the best player on the Astros. I've been nothing but absolutely floored by how good this kid is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 I mean, its early in his career, but god damn he's tearin' it up. people also said that about Polanco last summer after 20 or so games... hasn't been quiet as good since then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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