LaStella the frontrunner? You are dreaming. He isn't the type of prospect to skip AAA and be a starter.
And Dan Uggla is still under contract and nobody is taking on that countract regardless of how much the Braves eat.
LaStella the frontrunner? You are dreaming. He isn't the type of prospect to skip AAA and be a starter.
And Dan Uggla is still under contract and nobody is taking on that countract regardless of how much the Braves eat.
He's not the type of prospect to skip AAA and be a starter?? Is that a joke? He has an unbelievable minor league career OBP of .412 and .422 this year in AA. He's walked more times (111) than struck out (88). These qualities are not found very often, but they are exactly the qualities that do translate to the major leagues, probably more than any other. Oh, and his career batting average is .327. The guy is legit.Originally Posted by atl717
Last edited by skillet; 10-12-2013 at 01:14 PM.
Tapate50 (10-12-2013)
I like the guy a lot. But he isn't a top prospect. He won't be awarded a starting spot right out of AA.
I don't think I have heard anyone mention awarding him anything. Now, if he comes to ST and stays hot, what then? Id say he earns it. I think he starts the year in the minors though.
Ivermectin Man
Tommy's play will speak for itself. He has never NOT so far in his career. I dont think that is going to stop. He won't be a star or anything like that at the major league level but I think a solid piece on a championship club.
Natural Immunity Croc
I'm in the opposite camp when it comes to LaStella. I firmly believe he has the bat to post a .800 OPS in the majors -- which, coming from a 2B (assuming he can play average defense at the position), IS absolutely a star. Maybe not a superstar, but definitely a star...
... and a star who will cost us pennies for years to come.
don't think the last part is true. Someone will be willing to take Uggla if they don't have to pay much. Its just a matter of how much the Braves are willing to eat. If he's still hitting .185 in May they'll sell him to the highest bidder. And it won't be very high.
If all the Braves can get for Uggla is a few million in relief, then it isn't worth the risk of him rebounding with another team. It would be a nightmare for Wren if the Braves only saved a few million bucks and then Uggla went on to hit .250 with 25 HRs for another team.
If Wren can't get significant salary relief he will just make Uggla compete for a roster spot. If Uggla ends up in AAA, so be it.
Last edited by Enscheff; 10-14-2013 at 01:18 PM.
Can't look back if the Braves move Uggla. Don't worry. Press on.
Everyone, prepare to be shocked......
Tommy LaStella walked in his first AB!
SHOCKING!
Natural Immunity Croc
The 2 hits were both doubles!
Sick.. guy needs to be our second baseman next year.
Natural Immunity Croc
9 walks 0 Strikeouts
Lol
Its like Lynchburg all over again.
Natural Immunity Croc
Seriously Dan. Pack your bags
Chopping With The Braves And Rolling With The Tide
Listen, forget about La Stella....I was so excited by Eliot Johnson, I just couldn't stand to watch any other Second Basemen. And Uggla....I think we need to stop hating on the guy. He runs circles around La Stella...More RBI, higher avg, higher OBP.....
Ok, Vodka and Redbull typed this entire reply! La Stella is a complete breast!, er beast!
IMO La Stella would be the perfect 2 hole guy. With Heyward leading off the Braves could hit and run more with a good contact hitter at the plate.
JohnAdcox (10-21-2013)
I see no reason why La Stella isn't our starter at 2b. Chris Johnson was pretty bad in the field at the beginning of the year but became decent near years end. Guys who are natural baseball players and have determination to become better will and La Stella is one of those guys. He will have some "WTF" moments in the field but as the year goes on he will be better. I mean we let BJ and Dan get like 700+ AB's last year and some how still won the east so let the kid play. Infante would be nice but I'm quite sure La Stella can and will put up similar numbers at the plate for a whole lot less.
La Stella with a mediocre 1 for 3 night with a walk and no strikeouts.
11/0 BB/K ratio now.
Natural Immunity Croc
Impressive for sure. Tommy needs to keep it up. Jaime doing well too.
I don't think anyone needs to count on Pena being anything but a Utility guy in spot duty.
Ivermectin Man
I'm not completely sold on Tommy but no reason Uggla should be on the team next year.
I think Frank is a good GM but the Uggla deal was a disaster, admit your mistakes and move on even if he has to eat most of the deal.
We have too many easy outs in the lineup with Uggla.
If we cant sign a stop-gap like Infante, i'd be cool with Gattis, FF, Tommy, Simba, CJ, JUp, BJ, Heyward position wise.
Not sure what the lineup 1-8 could be though.
Assuming Mac gets a huge offer elsewhere.
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