jpx7 (04-17-2018)
i think the only argument for not calling him up is to see if tucker can be somewhat productive. it has nothing to do with either player's stats.
however, that argument is bad to me. he has a track record of being not good. he's had a few good games, but he's not good. he'll also probably get another opportunity at some point due to injury. and if he's productive off the bench, as i think he could be, then that helps him. but i think it's time to call up acuna. i think it will happen very soon.
also he's a terrible defender. so getting him off the field and replacing with a good defender would be nice.
Managuarantano's Volunteers (04-17-2018), Southcack77 (04-17-2018)
from @FriedBasballATL, he is from Braveswire.com
"To those hyperventilating over Acuna not being called up yet, I'd say:
1) Chill out. Not going to hurt him to spend more a bit more time.
2) Braves are 2nd in NL now in runs scored. Again, chill out.
3) Pay attention to other prospects on the farm. Exciting things happening."
clvclv (04-17-2018), jpx7 (04-17-2018), Southcack77 (04-17-2018)
Real question for me is by what date do you just say, screw it, and wait until the Super 2 cutoff (approximately after the first week of June)? We’re a long way from that now; but if Acuña’s still working on finding his groove circa mid-May, does it then become a consideration?
"For all his tattooings he was on the whole a clean, comely looking cannibal."
clvclv (04-17-2018)
The thing mentally challenged fans like clvderpclv don't understand is that by the time a player is determined to no longer be "hot", it's too late. By the time a guy is pulled for being "cold", he could very well be ready to be "hot" again.
This is why anyone with any clue doesn't make lineups based on who is "hot" or "cold". Clvderpclv has consistently proven beyond all doubt that he doesn't have even a semblance of a clue, so he talks about players being "hot" and "cold".
The idea is to wait for Acuna to get his swing working before being called up due to the sporadic playing time he has had lately. Whenever that is, it will probably manifest itself in a couple good games and he will appear to be "hot, but being "hot" isn't why they called him up.
"For all his tattooings he was on the whole a clean, comely looking cannibal."
It's the same premise as getting up and walking away from the blackjack table when you're up big, versus sticking around and giving it all back to the house.
The Braves have received a pretty nice, unexpected benefit from Flaherty and Tucker thus far. They don't need to give back all that "house money" before moving on to a smarter alternative.
Tapate50 (04-17-2018)