Braves acquire Alex Jackson from SEA for Whalen and Povse

Scrambling to read up on Jackson, but this looks pretty promising. This are the exact types of prospects I wanted to see the Braves trade, just wasn't expecting it to be for another prospect.
 
Odd trade. The Braves essentially traded a couple FV 45 arms for another lottery ticket bat similar to Demritte.

The Braves must not have thought very highly of Povse. They traded him for an OF prospect who's value has cratered.
 
Well, as someone who's followed Alex Jackson a bit, the Mariners were probably looking to get what they could for him, since he's been a bit of a bust. He was rated I believe one of the top hitters coming out of the 2014 draft, but hasn't lived up to expectations. That said, he's only 20 and played in Hi-A Ball last year. His 2015 season was abysmal, but 2016 was a bit better, but the K rate is very troubling. If, and that's a big if, he puts it all together, he could be a star. That's looking like a long shot though at this point.

What do Whalen and Povse project to turn into?
 
Wow. Coppy is a freakin stud. This is a definite win for us. Jackson is the OF version of Demeritte. He was almost a top 100 prospect to start this year. Just a small adjustment could skyrocket this kid.
 
I like Whalen more than most. But honestly, the odds of him or Povse becoming more than back of the rotation type of pitchers seems slim.

While this was good value, this also seems like a move made to help clear the rotation logjam in the minors, as well as clearing up a 40 man spot.

Jackson has a good amount of potential, but is obviously a long way off. Hopefully we can help him make some adjustments and help him turn the corner as a prospect.
 
Enscheff said:
Odd trade. The Braves essentially traded a couple FV 45 arms for another lottery ticket bat similar to Demritte.
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This seems like a pretty good synopsis from what I've read on Jackson. Bust probably seems even higher than Demeritte. A little uneasy about Jackson, but the Braves are in better position than almost anyone in the league to take an upside gamble like this.
 
I wouldn't be surprised to see John Hart put Jackson back behind the plate. He was an analyst for MLB Network during that draft and he believed in Jacksons ability behind the plate. Thought Seattle moved him to OF to fast track him and it's not working out. I love the move. We need bats. Whalen and Povse don't excite. Jackson does.
 
Jackson probably becomes the second best legitimate OF prospect in the Braves minors behind Acuna. I guess an argument could be made for Peterson, but I would slot Jackson ahead of him based on potential.

His 2015 started bad when the M's jumped him to full season ball too early, then demoted him, he improved, then was injured.

His 2016 was better, but filled with adjustments that should have been made in 2015.

Whalen isn't much of a loss. Povse will be the difference between a win or not on the trade. Plus, the Braves supposedly get a PTN later (maybe a 2016 draftee?)

I have no problems with the trade and think it might be a big win.
 
This part caught my eye:

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/atlanta-braves

ovse may be the real get here for the M’s. The 23-year-old is a consistent strike thrower despite his 6’8 frame. Working last year at the High-A and Double-A levels, he ran up 158 innings of 3.36 ERA pitching with 7.9 K/9 against 1.7 BB/9 — though his strikeout numbers drooped following his promotion.
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Does anybody know much about this kid?
 
Watched Povse quite a bit. Good arm, sustainable velo but down the list of prospects who I would say are elite. That said,he and Whalen are good solid pieces. Jackson was considered a top 3 power prospect in the draft. Swing and miss for sure. Interesting that on draft night, John Hart spoke highly of him. I love this trade although I think Povse and Whalen are solid.
 
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