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Thread: WEDNESDAY MINORS FINAL 8/16: Acuna 5/10, 2 HRs, 5 RBI

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    He's getting better almost by the month...that's the crazy thing.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TheBravos View Post
    He's getting better almost by the month...that's the crazy thing.
    I don't see any chance he isn't on the roster openign day. Might as well call him up now

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    I don't want to start his clock early in the least, but he has noting left to prove.

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    Austin Jackson with a homer tonight. Starting to get adjusted to AA.

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    Alex...
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    I don't see any reason why Acuna isn't the #1 prospect in baseball.

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    Wisler in relief...
    2.1 ip 1 h 0 er 0 bb 3 k

    Hopefully he's settling into a relief role

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    Riley 2-3, 2b
    .281 avg in AA

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hudson2 View Post
    I don't see any reason why Acuna isn't the #1 prospect in baseball.
    He clearly is. Doesn't mean every publication will give it to him, but you pretty much have to at this point.

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    Quote Originally Posted by msstate7 View Post
    Riley 2-3, 2b
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    Nice year for him. Still needs a little work with bb&k ratios but still a solid developmental year.
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    Quote Originally Posted by TheBravos View Post
    I don't want to start his clock early in the least, but he has noting left to prove.
    Wouldn't mind seeing him brought up in May next year, if he starts fairly hot. That would both delay his clock and to be a little more sure that he's what he appears to be. My guess is he is the starting RF in 2018, if they can figure out to do with one or both of our current corner OF's, which is exciting, but probably not the wisest move.

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    Maybe the concern over allard not K'n guys should subside. His last 2 outings...

    6.0 ip 10 k
    6.0 ip 9 k

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    Quote Originally Posted by msstate7 View Post
    Maybe the concern over allard not K'n guys should subside. His last 2 outings...

    6.0 ip 10 k
    6.0 ip 9 k
    I'm betting they told him to stop throwing his curve as much this year to work on his fastball/change combo.

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    Acuna is some talent.

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    Quote Originally Posted by thethe View Post
    I'm betting they told him to stop throwing his curve as much this year to work on his fastball/change combo.

    If that is the case. I have no idea if it is. Then Allard is our best pitching prospect.

    Regardless, it is good to see him K more guys. A lot more these last 2 starts. It appears like he is going to have pretty good control and command so the only piece missing is enough Ks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by thethe View Post
    I'm betting they told him to stop throwing his curve as much this year to work on his fastball/change combo.
    I was literally going to say this! He was dominant without his best pitch, if that's the case, so...

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    Quote Originally Posted by 50PoundHead View Post
    I guess it's not a real surprise that the D-Braves didn't get an all-star although Contreras not being named is a puzzler to some extent. They've cycled a lot of players out (and my guess is Isranel Wilson was on his way to all-star consideration if he had remained in Danville all season) and the guys who have come in (Waters, Maitan, Ramos) simply haven't been in the league long enough to warrant a selection. Not much pitching in Danville this year.
    Speaking of this. What are some thoughts on Rome's rotation next year?
    Tarnok should be a given. Does Muller pass Rome if healthy? Does Yefri and Contreras start there? Do you try Bacon as a starter to get innings even though he'll be a reliever?
    I'm guessing it would be Muller, Tarnok, Ynao, Contreras, and Yefri

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    Quote Originally Posted by jpack1 View Post
    If that is the case. I have no idea if it is. Then Allard is our best pitching prospect.

    Regardless, it is good to see him K more guys. A lot more these last 2 starts. It appears like he is going to have pretty good control and command so the only piece missing is enough Ks.
    Its not uncommon for the Braves to do that. I remember when Tommy Hanson (RIP) was pitching in AA he broke out one game for like 13 k's. Shanks reported that the Braves didn't let him throw his slider all year and then gave him the green light. This was later confirmed by other sources.

    By all accounts Allards curve is the best in the system. Even better than Touki simply because he commands it better. It makes sense that the Braves want him to have a full three pitch arsenal. The fastball/change also leads to lower pitch counts because it keeps hitters off timing and generate weaker contact.

    Allard is our best pitching prospect. Always has been.
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    Quote Originally Posted by thethe View Post
    Its not uncommon for the Braves to do that. I remember when Tommy Hanson (RIP) was pitching in AA he broke out one game for like 13 k's. Shanks reported that the Braves didn't let him throw his slider all year and then gave him the green light. This was later confirmed by other sources.

    By all accounts Allards curve is the best in the system. Even better than Touki simply because he commands it better. It makes sense that the Braves want him to have a full three pitch arsenal. The fastball/change also leads to lower pitch counts because it keeps hitters off timing and generate weaker contact.

    Allard is our best pitching prospect. Always has been.
    While a great theory (and I think it goes on more than people realize in MILB), I wait to see it confirmed in writing somewhere before I lean on that theory much.

    Once again, I think it happens a great deal in the minors because its a great way to develop other offerings.
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    Quote Originally Posted by msstate7 View Post
    Riley 2-3, 2b
    .281 avg in AA
    I am a believer.

    Also think Lugbauer will keep hitting too.
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