UNCBlue012
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Dude is a beast. Now that he doesn't have to work the field and can work on his hitting in a almost exclusive DH role, I expect 35-40 homers. Honestly, with his swing and in that ballpark, he sure as hell better.
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Dude is a beast. Now that he doesn't have to work the field and can work on his hitting in a almost exclusive DH role, I expect 35-40 homers. Honestly, with his swing and in that ballpark, he sure as hell better.
Dalyn
Fredi Gonzalez Supporter
Well, he's 25. I would say 28 or so.
I think you can make that determination sooner. Heyward will always be a valuable player becuase of the things he does outside of hitting but he will never be a great or even good hitter.
chop2chip
Well-known member
He was a good hitter every year in Atlanta.
I'm on board with you that's he's been a slight disappointment with the bat, but let's not rewrite history for the sake of it.
Chipper
Spring Training Invitee
Fair enough. My apologies.
I guess I have a different definition of good. He has some good years but overall I don't believe his cumulative body of offensive work screams good hitter. Overall really good player but I'm just focussing on his offensive issues at this point.
yeezus
It's OVER 5,000!
I think "slight" is an understatement. He was supposed to be much better with the bat than he has been thus far, even with his couple of really good seasons mixed in.
Tapate50
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This is pretty much where I am on it.
Dalyn
Fredi Gonzalez Supporter
I think that's silly to say right now. Great? You have a valid point. Good? He's already shown he can be a good hitter.
Heyward has been regressing for a few years right now. The book came out on him and he hasn't been able to adjust yet. After a few yeras I'm starting to doubt if he will ever be able to do that.
Dalyn
Fredi Gonzalez Supporter
Yeah. Maybe. But he was just a little more power away from good last year. That's the real question. Power. If that develops, he could stay the same hitter he is right now and put up good numbers.
NinersSBChamps
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Yunel 5-5
The Padres acquired the rights of catcher Yenier Bello from the Joplin Blasters of the independent American Association. The Braves signed Bello out of Cuba last year, but he was given his release this spring. The 30-year-old will provide some organizational depth behind the plate.
dak
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News on a couple former Braves relievers . . .
Jordan Walden is seeking a second opinion for his right biceps inflammation.
Walden had MRIs recently on his shoulder and bicep, and they'll now be looked at by a different set of eyes. He was complaining about shoulder stiffness on Saturday. While the hope is that there's no structural damage to the arm and that this is merely inflammation, Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak has indicated that there's at least some concern this could be more serious.
Cubs recalled LHP James Russell from Triple-A Iowa.
The team signed Russell to a minor league contract on April 8. He'll provide them with some necessary, proven bullpen depth. Last season, he posted a 2.97 ERA and a 42/20 K/BB ratio over 57 2/3 innings between the Cubs and the Braves.
Jordan Walden is seeking a second opinion for his right biceps inflammation.
Walden had MRIs recently on his shoulder and bicep, and they'll now be looked at by a different set of eyes. He was complaining about shoulder stiffness on Saturday. While the hope is that there's no structural damage to the arm and that this is merely inflammation, Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak has indicated that there's at least some concern this could be more serious.
Cubs recalled LHP James Russell from Triple-A Iowa.
The team signed Russell to a minor league contract on April 8. He'll provide them with some necessary, proven bullpen depth. Last season, he posted a 2.97 ERA and a 42/20 K/BB ratio over 57 2/3 innings between the Cubs and the Braves.
WaitingFor2017
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Wandy throws 8 innings of 1 run ball against the hot Astros in Houston.
The front office definitely made the wrong left-handed choice for the #5 spot.
The front office definitely made the wrong left-handed choice for the #5 spot.
bravesnumberone
Well-known member
Mind-bogglingly stupid.
mossy
<B>Hysterical Girlfriend<BR>That Storms Out and</B
I'll never understand this move.
yeezus
It's OVER 5,000!
The Wandy that had 8 BBs in 9.1 IP coming in to today?
For some really odd, unknown reason, I have a feeling some of you would have been bitching about keeping Wandy over Stults before tonight, seeing as Wandy was terrible before tonight (and worse last year than Stults).