Certainly won't be helping Atlanta do that this year. He could in 2024 though.
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Certainly won't be helping Atlanta do that this year. He could in 2024 though.
msstate7
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Don't bring him or anyone good up till we control them till they're 30. I hope the genius learned something with Swanson... there hasn't been a mistake this big since Chernobyl
bravesfanMatt
Steve Harvey'd
Probably will be helping while he is under contract with the team.
And I'd like to maximize that.
2 weeks into next season is likely the best scenario. If for whatever reason the Braves are contending this year and Albies is doing well I would call him up to help the team. I just don't see that scenario playing out.
bravesfanMatt
Steve Harvey'd
And if they want to control him till age 31. You are saying the braves can't offer a 9 year contract versus an 8 year contract.
zbhargrove
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Alex Jackson with Homer #4 on the year. His K rate is still high but nothing near like it has been.
After what this kid has done so far in the minors? That's crazy. He deserves the promotion (assuming he continues hisnpath) by midseason at the latest.
They can offer that but the player has to accept it. What is the downside of keeping him down 2 weeks into next season though? What is the upside of rushing him through AAA at age 20?
I don't see how having a 20 year old complete a full year at AAA is crazy.
Because not all 20 year Olds are created equal. Albies is clearly a special player and should be rewarded when he shows he's ready.
sturg33
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It's crazy that it's considered crazy...
It's like we haven't learned our lesson from the Dansby failure
Dansby is a failure now?
sturg33
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The decision to call him up was a failure
Clearly....they ruined his career.
Just like Andruw, Heyward, Furcal, etc were. All often criticized for being rushed because they didn't meet offensive expectations.
He wasn't ready. Or do you think getting abused by major league sliders on a nightly basis as being ready?
sturg33
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The rational:
- Get his feet wet and ready for 2017 (failed)
- Increase attendance for 2017 (failed)
- Provide a spark to get our us a worse draft spot (success)