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I think this thread and the minor league thread usually have pretty good observations in them. Yours, mine...all of us really. As for the draft strategy, I'm going to just say that I'm not a big fan of the "float" strategy the Braves use. I understand it. And although it doesn't move me...

FYI...Diego Tornes made the DSL all-star team. Too early..but it's something!

Lol...

I wasn't talking specifically about Tate, but the premise remains.

I agree ZB, but I also agree with South. Helium...Helium...let that sink in. I hate pop up prospects who have helium before the draft. Not that they are less attractive prospects, but hell....give me a baseball, I'll throw it 70 on a good day. I liken it to football. The tape don't lie...

I've said this numerous times. Not calling myself out, but these are real issues. You can have a howitzer on your arm, but advanced hitters aren't idiots. That's why baseball is so cool. Failure can be success and success and be...."meh." Lara hasn't done much to change the narrative...

Not a bad view of it to be honest. But I've seen all ends of the prospect spectrum and I guarantee that any of you can see a player on a given day and say "what the f...were they thinking signing this guy?" or you could marvel at the kids who got little money and can flat out play. To your...

I wouldn't say you're in the minority. I think it was just a draft. I also think that a few of the ones I would have liked to have taken priced themselves out of the Braves range. With the amount saved, I would have swung for the fence for some late risers or those who were thought to have...

Tornes is working on becoming a complete hitter and it's altered his S/O ratio a little bit. He's being more patient, but it's at the expense of some aggression which is not a bad thing. He's got speed to burn and can drive the ball. DO NOT take his not hitting HR's for not having power. I...

Wonderful job 50. Thanks man.

Theoretically, the Braves could go over. As of 2022, there will be no maximum on the signing bonus an undrafted player can receive, although any amount over $125,000 will count against a team’s bonus pool. So if these signings are that significantly below slot, it could happen. But I see no...

Perhaps. It may be the appropriate level though. There is no need for him to be in Atlanta yet, although the front office may see it differently. I think Didier will come back stronger after he gets more development time. It wouldn't hurt for Ritchie to get some too.

If there is any probability of getting Devries, you do it. He's that good. I'd wait 2 years for him.

I think it has more to do with some diehard who are enthused about perception. You may look at something like Baseball America or Pipeline and hear the glowing reports and where they rank them and the Braves go against the grain with their own reports. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with...

I can even admit this draft looks much different. Lots of upside. Time will tell but I like the shift for this draft.

😂😂😂. So he'll call him up today? Why not He's fked up a lot recently...

Lmao Matt..let it go 😂😂

This is accurate when it comes to JR. Pre-injury FB velocity while good was still a little more zippy pre-injury. He and Didier are classic examples of why they need to pitch and grow in the minor league environment. Ritchie's growth plane IMHO: 1. The breaking ball/slider - In my opinion...

Big facts. It really is a crap shoot and the unheralded picks do seem to pan out. I don't get worked up until I see them play anyway. I'm a swing for the fence guy though. Nobody is necessarily "can't miss," but given the chance at one potential star versus three solid, I'm going with the...

Maybe there is someone being pushed down that they feel is a tough sign for other teams. I like the position player strategy as a whole, but I do feel Aloy was the pick unless he had a figure the Braves wouldn't touch. It's a wait and see thing for me. Not high or low. I'm not a fan of draft...