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Braves1976 (12-02-2014)
This is a great idea IMO, much better than starting EY in left field. I believe Hunter and Joey T are better options in a starting role than EY and his around .600-.650 OPS would be for us. We shouldn't be too quick to give on Joey T and Hunter is likely to surprise some IMO.
If this team has the intention of moving both Gattis and J. Upton my hope is that they would then go trawing at the bottom of the barrel for true bargain bits -- indy league talents, japan/korea, rule v, etc. I think of previous successes in this realm like Julio Franco, Beachy, Ligtenberg, Campillo, etc.
Give the players acquired a season to percolate, make some deadline deals, invest heavily in player development, international scouting. Then begin reloading in earnest next offseason when guys like Price and Greinke may be available.
I can definitely see what you guys mean! I guess they both offer the same skill set. After thinking a bit, I wouldn't mind seeing Cunningham or Constanza get an extended look should the need arise!
Also, wanted to state what a pleasure it is carrying on a discussion with you both. Some on here -not going to mention names- think their opinion is the right one and the only way to go about something. So I just wanted to say thanks for keeping an open interpretation for others opinion while at the same time not criticizing others if they don't agree with you. Kudos to you both!!
[MENTION=266]Hawk[/MENTION] you too^^
"Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon"
Braves1976 (12-02-2014)
I would put my chips on Cunningham. He had an injury that caused his performance to dip in June. But he hit really well the last two months of the season in AAA. And he is the best defender of the group and probably the best baserunner (other than Constanza). His post All-Star slash line was pretty good: .316/.409/.474.
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blueagleace1 (12-02-2014)
Thanks man, I appreciate the kind words. You are a good poster and it's a pleasure talking baseball with you. I also agree with you that both nsacpi and Hawk are top notch posters as well. I would include both of them among my favorite to read and interact with on this forum in fact.
That said, I agree with giving all those kids a shot if all are still with us come spring training. I thought they might drop or move one from the 40-man depending on trades, signings. Time will tell.
I am not trying to slight Cunningham nor ruling him out. But I am higher on Hunter and Joey T personally, at least with the bat. I'll grant that Cunningham is the better defender, esp. in centerfield. Of course besides him, only Hunter can play there and Hunter has played more in right and left field than center. Joey T is serviceable in the outfield though, I have seen a lot worse in left anyway. But his success or failure will be in his bat IMO.
Good place to be from, my great grandma was from there in fact. However, I was born in Atlanta and raised here in Georgia. Further, I agree about what you said regarding good manners too. Though I will admit a certain poster on this forum makes me forget mine at times. I have noticed you and he don't mix too well either, lol. :)
BedellBrave (12-02-2014)
I cannot think of a real good comp personally, though his overall game has been compared to Jacque Jones in the past. He has excellent hand-eye coordination and impressive balance and walks more than he strikes out. But he doesn't walk a ton nor strike out a lot (Hunter walked 56 times last season and struck out 52 times). One of the knocks on him used to be that he didn't hit for enough power, but he has started showing more power too the last few years. He also had some injuries hold him back a while hurting his overall development. But that seems in the past now and he really improved and things came together for him this past season. I am hoping he gets a real shot this spring and breaks out making the team out of spring training.
Hunter can play all three outfield positions too, but he has played more in right and left field.
Braves1976 (12-02-2014)