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    FanGraphs' Take On Mauricio Cabrera...

    Pretty sure it's safe to say that Wren has his new "untouchable" in the Teheran mold...

    http://www.fangraphs.com/fantasy/fiv...to-stick-with/

    Mauricio Cabrera, RHP, Braves (A)–Cabrera’s the only pitcher on this list, as well as the only player I haven’t laid my own eyes on. Hopefully I’ll get the chance to see him before the season ends, because the reports on him are quite intriguing–namely, he works legitimately in the upper 90s as a starting pitcher, touching 101 (!). Sure, the 88/55 K/BB and 4.31 ERA in 104 1/3 innings are moderately disappointing, but when you have a guy throwing upper 90s with movement at age 19, and holding that velocity, that’s a rare commodity indeed. Consider that no starting pitcher in MLB this year averages over 96.0 mph on his fastball–Cabrera could legitimately be MLB’s hardest-throwing starter (though Mike Foltynewicz may have other ideas).

    Cabrera has nearly a 50% groundball rate and has allowed just three home runs all season. His offspeed pitches have wavered in effectiveness throughout the year, but at times he’ll get them working together and put together dominant outings. As with most young flamethrowers, his path to success will be all about consistency.

    With an absolutely huge arm, Cabrera certainly holds a lot of intrigue. At the worst, one would have to think he could make for a bigtime relief pitcher with his electric fastball. He’s definitely an arm to watch.

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    Its going to take another year or two but the Braves farm system is on the upswing and Cabrera is at the top of that charge. Thanks for sharing.

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    I may have to restrict my own moderator from reading these prospects threads.

    Cabrera might be the next GOAT in waiting proclaimed by thethe.
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    Didn't you leave?

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    Quote Originally Posted by CyYoung31 View Post
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    Quote Originally Posted by TonyStark View Post
    I may have to restrict my own moderator from reading these prospects threads.

    Cabrera might be the next GOAT in waiting proclaimed by thethe.
    Thats tough to do when the actual GOAT is on the same team as Cabrera is (SIMS). But, I get your point!

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