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Post by Hart's Middle Finger on Mar 13, 2018 15:35:24 GMT -5
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Post by Hart's Middle Finger on Mar 14, 2018 13:04:34 GMT -5
With no real need to carry 5 true starters at the beginning of the year, we may carry an
extra outfielder. This signing points to that as well as it adds organizational depth to
fill in at AAA.
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Post by Fumbduckery on Mar 14, 2018 13:15:53 GMT -5
It kind of sucks that Danny Santana has had such a strong spring, I'd much rather see the young guys getting a chance. I'm pretty sure we know what to expect form Santana in the long run, and if he takes playing time away from any of the younger guys that's not good.
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Post by Hart's Middle Finger on Mar 14, 2018 14:51:17 GMT -5
He may just be here in a bench role???
Hopefully??
I would rather see Acuna and/or Peterson <or insert name here>
I do think Santana will be on the roster though.
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Post by Fumbduckery on Mar 14, 2018 15:04:15 GMT -5
He may just be here in a bench role??? Hopefully?? I would rather see Acuna and/or Peterson <or insert name here> I do think Santana will be on the roster though. Knowing the way our organization values veteran presents they may start Santana in LF from the get go trying to catch lightning in a bottle. That rookie season of his was insane compared to what he's been since then. He was a 3.2 WAR player with a 132 wRC+ in 2014. He's been a minus WAR player every year since then, adding up to -2.5 at this point. He's just 27 but he's been around a few years compared to our raw young players, I wouldn't be half surprised to see him have the LF job to win or lose starting out. I almost can't argue with it, if we didn't have these young guys we'd probably say hellz yeah let's see if Santana has re-found some magic, but with these kids I just hate to see them miss some playing time. Ah well, it will likely work itself out and worst case the kids will get some more valuable time with Gwinnett. |
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Post by Hart's Middle Finger on Mar 14, 2018 18:14:20 GMT -5
Plus Kakes needs to be out of the way, but I digress
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Post by Fumbduckery on Mar 14, 2018 18:54:24 GMT -5
Plus Kakes needs to be out of the way, but I digress I agree. He's like a damn case of hemorrhoids that just won't go away. |
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Post by Hart's Middle Finger on Mar 14, 2018 21:54:35 GMT -5
He makes me mad because he’s such a good guy that I don’t want to diss him, but it’s
time to make way for the kids.
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Post by Fumbduckery on Mar 15, 2018 0:42:41 GMT -5
He makes me mad because he’s such a good guy that I don’t want to diss him, but it’s time to make way for the kids. I agree, I think he's a great guy and he's been nothing but professional and I respect that and I respect him, but we need a better player or at least be developing players now who will be better. He had his day as a top notch player but that day ended before he ever came to the Braves. |
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