7/13 WEDNESDAY'S MINOR THREAD: Anderson, Harrington debut

[rico43]

WEDNESDAY'S MINOR LEAGUE RESULTS

CLASS AAA

All-Star Game @ Charlotte
IL 4, PCL 2

Mustelier PH-LF 0-1, BB

CLASS AA

Mobile 4, Mississippi 3

LP: Newcomb (4-7) 5 IP, 4 H, 4 ER, 2 BB, 9 K, HR
Morris 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K
Hursh 2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K

Swanson 1-4, BB, 2 K
Hyams 2-4, 2 K
Albies 1-3, 3B, R, 2 RBI, BB
Peterson 1-5, 2B
Schrader 1-1, R

ADVANCED CLASS A

Lynchburg 0, Carolina 0 (3rd, suspended)

CLASS A

Charleston 3, Rome 2 (10)

SP: Weigel 6 IP,3 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 4 K
Custred 0.2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 1 K
Clouse 2.1 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 4 K
LP: Geekie (2-4) 0 IP, 1 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 0 K

Neslony 2-5, 2B, 2 RBI
Grullon 2-3, 3B, 2 R
Riley 1-4
McLemore 1-5
Castro 2-4

SHORT-SEASON

GCL Braves 6, GCL Tigers 0

SP: ANDERSON 3 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K
HP: Heredia (1-0) 3 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 2 BB. 1 K
Danciu (Save, 2) 3 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K

Ventura 3-4, R, BB (.322)
D. Cruz 2-5, 2 R, RBI (.358)
Concepcion 1-2, 2 RBI, BB, SF (.340)
Benson 2-4, RBI
Pache 0-4

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Elizabethton 8, Danville 2

LP: Mora (0-4) 2.1 IP, 6 H, 6 ER, 4 BB, 3 K
Orozco 2.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 2 K
Harrington 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K (pro debut)
Carroll 2 IP, 2 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 3 K
Hyssong 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K (pro debut)

Mooney 2-5, 2B, RBI
James 1-4, R, BB
K. Josephina 2-5
Wilson 1-4, 2B, R, 3 K

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DSL Tigers 10, DSL Braves 1

LP: Pantoja (0-4) 2 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 2 BB, 2 K
Sepulveda 3 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 5 K
Sanchez 3 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 5 K

Michel 2-3
Ovando 2-3
Salazar 1-3, 2B, R
Morales 0-4

[Preacher]

Ian Anderson debut day!! Lets see if he can keep up the big mojo that Wentz/Muller have going on.

Also, Newcomb's last start was a disaster, interesting to see how well he rebounds.

[bravesfanMatt]

Afternoon games, I am think both Ventura and Riley will have a big game.

And I think Newcomb will be very good tonight. I think a message was delivered last week when they didn't let him finish the 1st inning after he struck out his last 2 batters..

[CJ9]

Perfect first inning for Anderson. Ground out, strikeout, fly out.

[CJ9]

Anderson so far: 2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K.

That could be it for him, although they did let Wentz and Muller go three innings each in their first start.

[CJ9]

Anderson: 3 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K.

That is it for him.

[CJ9]

Seven total starts at the GCL level for Anderson, Muller and Wentz: 20.2 IP, 12 H, 2 ER, 9 BB, 24 K.

[Preacher]

So the Wentz/Muller/Anderson combo so far.....

20.2 IP, 12 H, 2 ER, 24 Ks, 9 BBs

Great start to their careers.

*CJ9 quick on the draw!

[CJ9]

Derian Cruz keeps being Derian Cruz: 2-3 with two singles, two runs scored and an RBI. It's still the fifth inning.

[bravesfanMatt]

someone needs to bump the who is Corbin Clouse thread.

Dude just bailed Custred out of a bases loaded mess with a big K.. Now has pitched 9 innings with 17 Ks..

[CJ9]

Tyler Neslony 2-4 with an RBI double and RBI single. His average is up to .313 at Rome.

[Tapate50]

Ahem-

I'll ask again because the guy is absolutely killing it.


HAS ANYONE SEEN MINTER? Like seen his stuff?

[bravesfanMatt]

Tyler Neslony 2-4 with an RBI double and RBI single. His average is up to .313 at Rome.

Glad Rome tied the game. Weigel pitched a solid game and didn't deserve the L..

[bravesfanMatt]

Ahem-

I'll ask again because the guy is absolutely killing it.


HAS ANYONE SEEN MINTER? Like seen his stuff?

here is his draft video. I will see if I can find any more recent videos.

I really like his quick delivery, and he takes a huge stride.. his already fast fastball probably seems a lot faster..

http://m.mlb.com/video/topic/67565098/v130635683/draft-report-aj-minter-college-pitcher

[Tapate50]

here is his draft video. I will see if I can find any more recent videos.

I really like his quick delivery, and he takes a huge stride.. his already fast fastball probably seems a lot faster..

http://m.mlb.com/video/topic/67565098/v130635683/draft-report-aj-minter-college-pitcher

It appears he sticks his tongue out right before delivery. I love it. Get in that batters dome.

[50PoundHead]

I don't know why anyone would be excited about Anderson. He gave up hits.

I mentioned Clouse a few days ago. The guy has been a K machine since debuting in Danville. Wonder what he throws, because it is working.

[bravesfanMatt]

I don't know why anyone would be excited about Anderson. He gave up hits.

I mentioned Clouse a few days ago. The guy has been a K machine since debuting in Danville. Wonder what he throws, because it is working.

yeah, I knew someone talked about him. I looked around to find info on him but it is pretty scares.. what ever he is doing right now is really working.

[rico43]

I don't know why anyone would be excited about Anderson. He gave up hits.

I mentioned Clouse a few days ago. The guy has been a K machine since debuting in Danville. Wonder what he throws, because it is working.

Spent the better part of an hour the other day trying to find some kind of detailed scouting report or Clouse. I don't know if anyone saw his stuff translating to this kind of pro success. I'll look again.

[50PoundHead]

Clouse pitched at Davenport College (the same school as #13 Brandon T. White). Here is a link to his college stats: http://www.dupanthers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=8264 Looks to be a draft-eligible sophomore. Braves really hit the Upper Midwest this draft with the aforementioned Brandon White, Clouse, #29 Jackson Pokorney, and two guys out of Rend Lake (IL) CC (injured RHP Zach Becherer and unsigned RHP Dayton Tripp).

[bravesfanMatt]

I don't know why anyone would be excited about Anderson. He gave up hits.

I mentioned Clouse a few days ago. The guy has been a K machine since debuting in Danville. Wonder what he throws, because it is working.

So he just pitched 2.1 innings..

2H (one infield single) 1 BB, 4K.. 38pitches w/ 26strikes. He made the 9th interesting.. but still K'd 2 in that frame.

[CJ9]

This article from his hometown paper is the best I could find on Clouse: http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports/high-school/2016/06/13/grand-ledges-corbin-clouse-signs-atlanta-braves/85847142/

Looks like a guy who just recently started pitching.

[striker42]

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Minter reminds me a bit of Billy Wagner. Both are small lefties with big fastballs. Wagner's fastball was better (his was one of the best in the history of the game) but I could see Minter having a better breaking pitch. I'm not saying Minter is going to have a Wanger like career but I see no reason Minter shouldn't be looked at as a potential top flight closer.

[Russ2dollas]

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Minter reminds me a bit of Billy Wagner. Both are small lefties with big fastballs. Wagner's fastball was better (his was one of the best in the history of the game) but I could see Minter having a better breaking pitch. I'm not saying Minter is going to have a Wanger like career but I see no reason Minter shouldn't be looked at as a potential top flight closer.

I'm excited about the idea of Minter, Simmons, Winkler, and Viz has high leverage guys. I know two have to come off of major injuries. Still, those are some power arms. Potentially all could be part of ATL next yr.

[WaitingFor2017]

Is Neslony looking at a promotion to Carolina in the next few weeks?

[WaitingFor2017]

What's the deal with Harrington? He was sent to Danville 12 days ago and signed a month ago and still nothing? Considering he was our 3rd round pick, I'm very interested in his progress.

[zbhargrove]

Kyle Lewis has really been on fire lately in A- ball... I was all for our approach, but I have to admit if he becomes a flat out star, its going to hurt a bit.

[zbhargrove]

I think its time to see what Anthony Concepcion can do at Rome

[smootness]

Kyle Lewis has really been on fire lately in A- ball... I was all for our approach, but I have to admit if he becomes a flat out star, its going to hurt a bit.

I still wish we had taken him, but I'm not going to look back too much. I like the guys we got, and their starts have been pretty phenomenal.

[The Chosen One]

Kyle Lewis has really been on fire lately in A- ball... I was all for our approach, but I have to admit if he becomes a flat out star, its going to hurt a bit.

Maybe we can use all that pitching to acquire him via trade?

[zbhargrove]

Is Neslony looking at a promotion to Carolina in the next few weeks?

I was more excited about Neslony than quite a few players we drafted. Mainly because he was a college senior so we could get him late and cheap, but also because a look at his stat line and bio, he didn't really look like a usual college senior. He had a few really nice years in a major conference, and had a power uptick his senior year. Are there any good examples out there of college seniors who became big time MLB players?

[Managuarantano's Volunteers]

Almost disappointed about no SBs for Ventura since he got on base 4 times, but hard to actually be disappointed with him getting on base 4 times.

[Julio3000]

Almost disappointed about no SBs for Ventura since he got on base 4 times, but hard to actually be disappointed with him getting on base 4 times.

Stop slacking, kid.

[dak]

Newcomb bouncing back so far in a very Newcomb way. Throwing a lot of pitches, but 5 Ks and just 1 BB through 2 IP.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Newcomb bouncing back so far in a very Newcomb way. Throwing a lot of pitches, but 5 Ks and just 1 BB through 2 IP.

Bad third inning though. Just gave up four runs, including a three run homer

[zbhargrove]

What's the deal with Harrington? He was sent to Danville 12 days ago and signed a month ago and still nothing? Considering he was our 3rd round pick, I'm very interested in his progress.

Just pitched tonight and recorded a 1-2-3 inning in his first work.

[msstate7]

Just pitched tonight and recorded a 1-2-3 inning in his first work.

As a reliever... Surely we're gonna try him as a starter though, right?

[zbhargrove]

As a reliever... Surely we're gonna try him as a starter though, right?

I was under the impression from the scouting reports posted on this board that he was mainly viewed as a future reliever.

[CrimsonCowboy]

The M-Braves have made it interesting here in Mobile. 4-3 with 2 outs and Swanson at the bat as the possible go ahead run

[CrimsonCowboy]

1st and 2nd after Swanson singles. Peterson up

[CrimsonCowboy]

Peterson flies out

[CJ9]

As a reliever... Surely we're gonna try him as a starter though, right?

I sure hope so. Wasn't Harrington over slot, too? That would be weird to go over slot on the third and fourth rounders if they were likely just relievers.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Summary from tonight's M-Braves/Mobile game tonight.

M-Braves weren't very clutch tonight.

Sean Newcombe: Four of his five innings were great. One inning was not, and it did him and the team in. Allowed a ringing double, RBI single, and hit a batter before the three run homer in the third inning. The other innings, he showed his ability. Just that one bad inning.

Ozzie Albies: Got on with a walk and a HBP. Made solid contact on a liner to CF in his first at bat, then got his RBI triple in the ninth. I thought it was going to get out at first. Mobile outfielder almost made what would have been an incredible catch on the warning track. Was happy with what I saw in the two games I went to this week.

Dansby Swanson: Not a great night at the plate with a couple strikeouts, but did get a single in the ninth to keep the game going. Showed good range at SS, further showing why I'd rather have him there and keep Albies at second.

Dustin Peterson: Roped a solid double for his hit tonight. Flied out to end the game.

Jason Hursch: Keep forgetting about this guy. Gave up a couple hits in two innings. Still bummed that a former first round pick is a middle reliever.

[auyushu]

I sure hope so. Wasn't Harrington over slot, too? That would be weird to go over slot on the third and fourth rounders if they were likely just relievers.

Harrington was the one pick in our draft that was pretty WTF. Everything I read on him said likely reliever or 4th/5th starter type. Was extremely surprised when we went over slot for him.

[rico43]

What's the deal with Harrington? He was sent to Danville 12 days ago and signed a month ago and still nothing? Considering he was our 3rd round pick, I'm very interested in his progress.

Pitched today. Scoreless inning.

[rico43]

Kyle Lewis has really been on fire lately in A- ball... I was all for our approach, but I have to admit if he becomes a flat out star, its going to hurt a bit.

My personal feeling is to take this to the A's message board where they care.

[auyushu]

My personal feeling is to take this to the A's message board where they care.

Not sure why the A's fans would care more about a Mariners prospect than our fans would Rico ::icon_biggrin:

However, there are going to be many Braves watching his progression with great interest, whether you like it or not. If he does well it's going to come up regularly I'm sure.

[zbhargrove]

My personal feeling is to take this to the A's message board where they care.

What was the point of that rude response? I said I like the way our draft went. Just making an observation. Good lord. And he's not even on the A's

[IslandBrave]

What was the point of that rude response? I said I like the way our draft went. Just making an observation. Good lord. And he's not even on the A's

Isn't he playing in short season A ball? That's below Rome.

[yeezus]

Isn't he playing in short season A ball? That's below Rome.

Yeah, it's basically rookie league, right?

[Tapate50]

Summary from tonight's M-Braves/Mobile game tonight.

M-Braves weren't very clutch tonight.

Sean Newcombe: Four of his five innings were great. One inning was not, and it did him and the team in. Allowed a ringing double, RBI single, and hit a batter before the three run homer in the third inning. The other innings, he showed his ability. Just that one bad inning.

Ozzie Albies: Got on with a walk and a HBP. Made solid contact on a liner to CF in his first at bat, then got his RBI triple in the ninth. I thought it was going to get out at first. Mobile outfielder almost made what would have been an incredible catch on the warning track. Was happy with what I saw in the two games I went to this week.

Dansby Swanson: Not a great night at the plate with a couple strikeouts, but did get a single in the ninth to keep the game going. Showed good range at SS, further showing why I'd rather have him there and keep Albies at second.

Dustin Peterson: Roped a solid double for his hit tonight. Flied out to end the game.

Jason Hursch: Keep forgetting about this guy. Gave up a couple hits in two innings. Still bummed that a former first round pick is a middle reliever.

Seems DP makes a lot of contact. Not a real strike out guy?

[zbhargrove]

Isn't he playing in short season A ball? That's below Rome.

Yes it is below Rome and it's his first professional stint playing baseball at all. We would be excited if he was playing like he is in Danville.

[sturg33]

My personal feeling is to take this to the A's message board where they care.

geez

[Preacher]

Yes it is below Rome and it's his first professional stint playing baseball at all. We would be excited if he was playing like he is in Danville.

Yes we would; at least I would be.

[yeezus]

Yes it is below Rome and it's his first professional stint playing baseball at all. We would be excited if he was playing like he is in Danville.

Super excited though? He's a college guy hitting well in rookie league..as he should be. If it were even low-A I'd be more impressed (as I was a week ago when I posted about it, thinking he was in low-A). He shouldn't be struggling at all (and to his credit, he isn't).

[Preacher]

Super excited though? He's a college guy hitting well in rookie league..as he should be. If it were even low-A I'd be more impressed (as I was a week ago when I posted about it, thinking he was in low-A). He shouldn't be struggling at all (and to his credit, he isn't).

Its still an adjustment from college ball to pro ball and he's a guy that didn't play the best college competition, I think there was an expectation that he wouldn't move as quickly as a typical first round college bat.

[CJ9]

Whalen promoted to Gwinnett, Banuelos sent down to Mississippi.

[yeezus]

there was an expectation that he wouldn't move as quickly as a typical first round college bat.

Which if he's basically in rookie league, he isn't. Don't most of those guys start out at low-A or high-A?

[Garmel]

Our own Neslony is outplaying Lewis but I don't hear anyone being excited about him.

[Enscheff]

Which if he's basically in rookie league, he isn't. Don't most of those guys start out at low-A or high-A?

According to this http://www.thebaseballcube.com/players/profile.asp?P=kyle-lewis-1 and this http://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.cgi?id=lewis-000kyl

Lewis is in A-. In fact, it is the exact same league Swanson started out, the Northwest League. Guess it was OK for Swanson, but not for Lewis?

Of course folks on these forums are going to poo-poo whatever Lewis does since they want to feel justified that the Braves passed on him. A lot of folks wanted the Braves to draft him, so I would go ahead and prepare yourselves to see many Kyle Lewis updates. Anderson has thrown 3 innings in rookie ball, while Lewis has put up a .900 OPS with 15/14 K/BB in his first 100+ professional PAs.

I still wish the Braves had drafted him at #3.

[bravesfanMatt]

Our own Neslony is outplaying Lewis but I don't hear anyone being excited about him.


we will have to see where he is after 26 games.. But Neslony is in A ball now and not A- ball

[Garmel]

we will have to see where he is after 26 games.. But Neslony is in A ball now and not A- ball

Yes, Neslony just blew through the equivalent A-. A- is just high Rookie just like Danville.

[yeezus]

According to this http://www.thebaseballcube.com/players/profile.asp?P=kyle-lewis-1 and this http://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.cgi?id=lewis-000kyl

Lewis is in A-. In fact, it is the exact same league Swanson started out, the Northwest League. Guess it was OK for Swanson, but not for Lewis?

Of course folks on these forums are going to poo-poo whatever Lewis does since they want to feel justified that the Braves passed on him. A lot of folks wanted the Braves to draft him, so I would go ahead and prepare yourselves to see many Kyle Lewis updates. Anderson has thrown 3 innings in rookie ball, while Lewis has put up a .900 OPS with 15/14 K/BB in his first 100+ professional PAs.

I still wish the Braves had drafted him at #3.

lol, slow your roll, champ. i'm not "poo-poo"ing Lewis. In fact, I brought up him last week because he was hitting so well. however, someone pointed out he's in short season, which is basically rookie league (somebody correct me if I'm wrong). he's below Rome level. obviously it's never a bad thing when you're hitting well, but he should be hitting well in the league he's in, as a college guy.

[Enscheff]

Yes, Neslony just blew through the equivalent A-. A- is just high Rookie just like Danville.

Blew through? The man had 21 PAs there. So yeah, I guess he blew through very quickly.

[Enscheff]

lol, slow your roll, champ. i'm not "poo-poo"ing Lewis. In fact, I brought up him last week because he was hitting so well. however, someone pointed out he's in short season, which is basically rookie league (somebody correct me if I'm wrong). he's below Rome level. obviously it's never a bad thing when you're hitting well, but he should be hitting well in the league he's in, as a college guy.

It's the typical downplaying of a prospect that isn't on the Braves as usual, and you know it. Swanson started at the same level, and when the Braves acquired him after playing at that level folks were overjoyed. Lewis is doing well in the same league, while being a year younger than Swanson, and the response is, "well he should be doing well at that level".

Sorry if you can't see the hypocrisy, and I'm sorry if it bothers you when I point it out.

[Garmel]

Blew through? The man had 21 PAs there. So yeah, I guess he blew through very quickly.

Yeah, they moved him up because it was way too easy for him. Check out his stats. Man, Lewis might end up being a hell of a talent but you're acting like he's doing something really special when he's not.

[Enscheff]

Yeah, they moved him up because it was way too easy for him. Check out his stats. Man, Lewis might end up being a hell of a talent but you're acting like he's doing something really special when he's not.

OK bud, I'll bump this thread in 1 year and we will see who's right. Just marked it on my Outlook calendar.

[yeezus]

It's the typical downplaying of a prospect that isn't on the Braves as usual, and you know it. Swanson started at the same level, and when the Braves acquired him after playing at that level folks were overjoyed. Lewis is doing well in the same league, while being a year younger than Swanson, and the response is, "well he should be doing well at that level".

Sorry if you can't see the hypocrisy, and I'm sorry if it bothers you when I point it out.

I'm talking about myself. If I were trying to downplay Lewis why would I have posted about him a week before this? You just sound silly.
Yes, we were overjoyed to get the #1 pick from the most recent draft plus others for a pitcher - what a shock. I don't think many were looking at his numbers in SS A ball and gushing - it was the fact that he was the #1 pick and we made a robbery of a trade. So I'm not going to go crazy over Lewis' numbers in the same league, because I didn't for Swanson, either. It wasn't about the numbers.

Lewis really is just like Heyward - everyone is going to have to unequivocally praise him or we'll be called hypocrites.

[yeezus]

OK bud, I'll bump this thread in 1 year and we will see who's right. Just marked it on my Outlook calendar.

lol "who's right." what are you even talking about?

[Garmel]

OK bud, I'll bump this thread in 1 year and we will see who's right. Just marked it on my Outlook calendar.


Good for you. I kind of feel sorry for you when being right is that important to you.

[Enscheff]

lol "who's right." what are you even talking about?

Mr. Garmel compared Neslony to Lewis, as if they are even in the same universe of prospect rankings based on 21 PAs. Braves homerism at its finest right there.

[Preacher]

Our own Neslony is outplaying Lewis but I don't hear anyone being excited about him.

The obvious difference is Lewis has a first round pedigree, and is validating that.

Neslony is a lower draft pick, he's not going to get the benefit of the doubt.

I also think we should have taken Lewis, although I still really like the trio of pitchers we ended up with.

[Garmel]

Mr. Garmel compared Neslony to Lewis, as if they are even in the same universe of prospect rankings based on 21 PAs. Braves homerism at its finest right there.

*sigh* As usual you missed the whole point.

[Tapate50]

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[CrimsonCowboy]

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[sturg33]

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Red Sox with 4 of top 14... and 3 of top 7

[yeezus]

Mr. Garmel compared Neslony to Lewis, as if they are even in the same universe of prospect rankings based on 21 PAs. Braves homerism at its finest right there.

uh, yeah...not what I got out of that. but carry on.

[Jay2033]

They didn't so move on. Why can't Braves fans cheer on the folk we actually drafted.

[Preacher]

They didn't so move on. Why can't Braves fans cheer on the folk we actually drafted.

Good grief.

Why can't we keep tabs on somebody that we had interest in?

Does that mean I can't also cheer for Anderson/Wentz/Muller??

I still pay attention to Kimbrel, and yet I also somehow cheer for Viz.... weird.

[bravesfanMatt]

there is nothing wrong with pulling for a guy you liked pre-draft. what is silly is arguing who is better when neither played squat of games. Does everyone remember a guy name Jonathan Morales... yeah our Rome C/DH.. his first 20 to 30 games were lights out... lately, just his light is out..

Lewis was drafted with a lot of hype and questions. Someone who was first considered a possible 1.1 with no signing issues who feel to 1.12.. 11 teams passed on him. So either those 11 teams are going to look foolish or smart.. but we won't know for another year at least.

[zbhargrove]

Our own Neslony is outplaying Lewis but I don't hear anyone being excited about him.

Sorry I love Neslony but he is definitely not outplaying Lewis

[zbhargrove]

Good lord... Really? I just mention that Lewis is really hot lately and everyone loses their freaking mind. Even when I said I loved what we did in our draft. I don't know if I would have picked Lewis either... it's called observation and discussion on a freaking Internet message board... You know? Where discussion is the whole point.

[bravesfanMatt]

Good lord... Really? I just mention that Lewis is really hot lately and everyone loses their freaking mind. Even when I said I loved what we did in our draft. I don't know if I would have picked Lewis either... it's called observation and discussion on a freaking Internet message board... You know? Where discussion is the whole point.

4ever lives matter **

[Garmel]

Good lord... Really? I just mention that Lewis is really hot lately and everyone loses their freaking mind.

No, what made people "lose their mind" was that someone(not you) has already decided we made a mistake picking Anderson instead of Lewis based on what Lewis is doing in the rookie league.

[Jay2033]

Good grief.

Why can't we keep tabs on somebody that we had interest in?

Does that mean I can't also cheer for Anderson/Wentz/Muller??

I still pay attention to Kimbrel, and yet I also somehow cheer for Viz.... weird.

My comment wasn't directed at you but since you chimed it I guess it was for you smh!

[chop2chip]

Red Sox with 4 of top 14... and 3 of top 7

They have 3 in the top 7... all position players. Plus another guy that hit 105 mph on the radar gun last night. That farm system is stupid.

[sturg33]

They have 3 in the top 7... all position players. Plus another guy that hit 105 mph on the radar gun last night. That farm system is stupid.

Yes... I'm sure we have more depth but who wouldn't swap our system for theirs?

[Preacher]

Yes... I'm sure we have more depth but who wouldn't swap our system for theirs?

I would swap, but it would be begrudgingly. I'm enthralled by the talent we have in the lower levels and there's no other system I'd trade spots with besides the BoSox.

[yeezus]

can someone post the top 50?

[bravesfanMatt]

can someone post the top 50?

1. Scarlett Johansson
2. Irina Shayk
3. Jessica Ashley
4. Ciara Price

oh.. wait, wrong list

[rico43]

1. Scarlett Johansson
2. Irina Shayk
3. Jessica Ashley
4. Ciara Price

oh.. wait, wrong list

Sez you.

[smootness]

Yes... I'm sure we have more depth but who wouldn't swap our system for theirs?

I honestly wouldn't, given budget and all. We have a ton of high-ceiling talent, it's just young. We're at stage 2 or so, they're at stage 5. But in a year or two, our system could absolutely dwarf what they have now. Some may call me a homer for that, but it's what I believe.

[auyushu]

I honestly wouldn't, given budget and all. We have a ton of high-ceiling talent, it's just young. We're at stage 2 or so, they're at stage 5. But in a year or two, our system could absolutely dwarf what they have now. Some may call me a homer for that, but it's what I believe.

I wouldn't either, simply because our team has so many holes that need to be filled. If we were 3-4 players away from competing I would definitely rather have the Red Sox system, but we are more like 10-12 players away. We need that depth.

[Heyward]

Yes... I'm sure we have more depth but who wouldn't swap our system for theirs?

Well most of their system is based around hitting.

Ours is mostly pitching and currently is very young.

[Southcack77]

It's the typical downplaying of a prospect that isn't on the Braves as usual, and you know it. Swanson started at the same level, and when the Braves acquired him after playing at that level folks were overjoyed. Lewis is doing well in the same league, while being a year younger than Swanson, and the response is, "well he should be doing well at that level".

Sorry if you can't see the hypocrisy, and I'm sorry if it bothers you when I point it out.

Keith Law said today that he thinks he would at best be a low average guy with power - not an all star.

Which if he makes the MLB with is fine. But fine isn't really what some of you were looking for from him and its not really what you like to see with the #3 pick.

Regardless, the Braves didn't like him much and didn't draft him. If one day he makes the majors and sticks it to them, then I guess some folks can say I told you so. But what doing well in rookie ball has to do with that, I don't know.

[auyushu]

Keith Law said today that he thinks he would at best be a low average guy with power - not an all star.


I think he brings good analysis, but Keith Law has been wrong or way off on many a prospect, including our own Freddie Freeman.

But I agree with your last comment, way too early to tell or say anything about him till he and Anderson get up to the majors. However, that's not going to stop me from watching his career with interest.

[Southcack77]

I think he brings good analysis, but Keith Law has been wrong or way off on many a prospect, including our own Freddie Freeman.

But I agree with your last comment, way too early to tell or say anything about him till he and Anderson get up to the majors. However, that's not going to stop me from watching his career with interest.

just timely report. I'm not sure what I think about Keith Law.