2026 ST Thread

[thewupk]

Fuentes not being on top 100 lists is gonna look silly.

Maybe we need to play the long game and use JR Ritchie first so he can win ROY and grab an extra pick. Use Fuentes in 2027 so he can win ROY...

 

[Hulavol]

27 ROY is already decided, that one goes to Gil.

 

[bravesfanMatt]

I think 2026 has already been given to Connor griffin.

 

[msstate7]

I think 2026 has already been given to Connor griffin.

Miss. kid, so he almost certainly choke it away

 

[Hudson2]

Fuentes is gonna be a beast and way more than just a high leverage BP arm. Dude is still young and was rushed way too much last year. He may be ready but let him sit in AAA for a few months and just let Ritchie get the nod first. We have SS2 and Waldrep coming back so there's gonna be a lot jam soon enough.

 

[bravesfanMatt]

Fuentes is gonna be a beast and way more than just a high leverage BP arm. Dude is still young and was rushed way too much last year. He may be ready but let him sit in AAA for a few months and just let Ritchie get the nod first. We have SS2 and Waldrep coming back so there's gonna be a lot jam soon enough.

DF will probably get the nod first if he doesn't make the team out right on opening day. I only say this because he is already on the 40man roster where JRR is not.

 

[Tapate50]

DF would be an improvement if he doesn't revert back to tipping pitches. People have been successful with less but the hitter knowing whats coming is a big deal.

 

[cajunrevenge]

DF would be an improvement if he doesn't revert back to tipping pitches. People have been successful with less but the hitter knowing whats coming is a big deal.

This. I am not great at seeing the small details of pitchers mechanics but that was the most telegraphed pitches I have ever seen.

 

[cajunrevenge]

Fuentes not being on top 100 lists is gonna look silly.

Its a stupid rule. It should atleast include each teams top 10 prospects.

 

[bravesfanMatt]

ProCheater's 162 game suspension was upheld.. so the money is officially back in the Braves bank account.

 

[msstate7]

ProCheater's 162 game suspension was upheld.. so the money is officially back in the Braves bank account.

AA about to sign 42 Milb contracts

 

[CyYoung31]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2034673762738520402

 

[Deester11]

DF would be an improvement if he doesn't revert back to tipping pitches. People have been successful with less but the hitter knowing whats coming is a big deal.

There's a lot of things wrong with DF's stint in mlb. It's also why he should have been down all year..but I digress. His stuff tracks better than a lot of pitchers who possess less. I think he's going to be legit, but I've beat that to death I guess.

 

[Hulavol]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2034673762738520402

So- he’s gonna make Ozzie wear the VZ jersey .. assuming a bet was lost here….

 

[bravesfanMatt]

So- he’s gonna make Ozzie wear the VZ jersey .. assuming a bet was lost here….

yes, they were trash talking each other and Ozzie said something like Acuna will have to wear his Jersey when his teams beats Ven... Acuna was like that will never happen.

 

[Enscheff]

Didier is going to need a lot more than a 60 heater and a useable breaking ball to be a "beast". He needs to cook in AAA for at least the first half.

Ritchie seems much more ready to contribute soon, even if his ultimate ceiling is much lower.

Presence on the 40 man should not be a consideration at all.

 

[thewupk]

So- he’s gonna make Ozzie wear the VZ jersey .. assuming a bet was lost here….

Yeah. They showed a video of them betting that during ST before the WBC started.

 

[UNCBlue012]

Didier is going to need a lot more than a 60 heater and a useable breaking ball to be a "beast". He needs to cook in AAA for at least the first half.

Ritchie seems much more ready to contribute soon, even if his ultimate ceiling is much lower.

Presence on the 40 man should not be a consideration at all.

This is the right assessment, imo.