Dansby: 2-3 WAR
Albies: 3 WAR
Acuna: 3-4 WAR
That gets you 8-10 right there. Add an improved pitching staff (it wouldn't have to be all that great to be improved from its current state) and get a serviceable 3B, and you're basically there.
clvclv (08-02-2017)
A 2-3 WAR player isn't an 'All-Star caliber' guy, it's slightly above-average. These numbers basically put all 3 in the solid-to-good category. These are figures I think they can reasonably hit by 2019.
Will they all hit that? I don't know. Maybe Dansby never figures it out. But maybe Acuna gets to 6 WAR by age 21 and gives you the value of both anyway.
There are plenty of variables, we have no idea what will happen. But how does this team add 15 wins? It's not that hard to see.
Last edited by smootness; 08-02-2017 at 01:24 PM.
There's a lot of bears after Dansby these days. If someone is this quick to dismiss him after a lousy half season, then they shouldn't ever post their arbitrary prospect rankings ever again because they obviously don't mean very much.
Tapate50 (08-02-2017)
A short list of Braves to wear #7. Some of these guys drove us crazy. Is 7 a jinxed # in our franchise?
Dansby Swanson (2017)
Gordon Beckham (2016)
Jonny Gomes (2015)
Tommy La Stella (2014)
Reed Johnson (2013)
J.C. Boscan (2012)
Brooks Conrad (2011)
Jeff Francoeur (2005-2009)
J.D. Drew (2004)
Keith Lockhart (1999-2002)
Mark DeRosa (1998)
Kenny Lofton (1997)
Dwight Smith (1995-1996)
Melvin Nieves (1992)
Jody Davis (1989-1990)
Brad Komminsk (1983-1984)
DaneHill (08-02-2017)
Early this season I mentioned that Danaby taking#7 might jinx him. I was assured that he had the skills to overcome the curse. Obviously, his problems are bigger than just a uniform number change, but when he returns maybe we should move him back to #2 or even try unretiring #3 for him (jk).
1.) Phillies...39-65
2.) Giants...41-67
3.) White Sox...41-63
4.) Reds...43-63
5.) Athletics...47-60
6.) Padres...48-58
7.) Tigers...48-57
7.) Braves...48-57
9.) Mutts...48-56
10.) Blue Jays...50-57
11.) Rangers...50-56
12.) Marlins...50-55
13.) Twins...50-54
14.) Pirates...51-55
15.) Angels...52-55
16.) Orioles...52-54
16.) Cardinals...52-54
That's everyone below .500.
Has there EVER been a statement and question a certain someone should absolutely never have made and asked publicly more than...
Kinda pathetic to see yourself as a message board knight in shining armor. How impotent does someone have to be in real life to resort to playing hero on a message board?
3-4 WAR for Ronald next year is seriously underestimating the young man.
I know he has a baby face, but he's a true 30/30 threat. I think he's going to do it.
A-Rod had 36 HR at age 20 with the Mariners.
The Acuna hyperbole is fun, but he would have to be one of the all-time greats to post a 30/30 season at 20. Is it possible? Sure, it's possible. Is it likely or close to probable? Of course not.
30/30 is silly.. I am thinking 28/35 personally.
Coppy
Managuarantano's Volunteers (08-02-2017)