Braves Agree to Terms with Outfielder Dian Toscano and DFA Constanza...

But not the last time he'll tongue wood.

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Clay Davenport from BP has a translation system for Cuban players that guesstimates their MLB stats. Toscano's 2015 projection is rather depressing: 238 / 304 / 319. The projection has Toscano peaking in 2017 at 246 / 311 / 344.

It doesn't show future projections for guys who haven't signed in MLB yet, but here's how he translates Hector Olivera's 2014 numbers: 254 / 302 / 390. And here's Andy Ibanez for 2014: 289 / 336 / 461.

http://claydavenport.com/stats/webpages/2012/2012pageCBAyearALL.shtml
 
Does this guy project as being a starter in the majors?

Probably a 4th OFer that can handle CF despite a pretty weak arm. He might be able to take some time away from BJ if/when he continues to be terrible. He is certainly not a long term answer for the OF though.

Not sure why they decided to sign BJ's backup to a 4 year deal plus an option, but oh well.
 
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