bigbossman 604 Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 STUD MUFFIN Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KilloWertz 2,546 Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 8 hours ago, bigbossman said: STUD MUFFIN Well, that's something you don't expect to read in a fantasy sports thread about a player... 😉 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kwolf68 357 Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 This kid is absolutely on fire. Was hitting something like .200 two weeks ago, now is up to .309. 10 homers, has hit two more tonight. He is starting to obliterate AAA pitching. Donaldson has him blocked, but if/when Josh gets injured I suspect this kid will be heading to Atlanta. This dude's power is scary. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phisouza33 529 Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 When’s the call up? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dzemens 3,027 Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 On 5/4/2019 at 10:17 PM, phisouza33 said: When’s the call up? Likely a long ways off as theres no where to play him. Donaldson has been really good over the last 4 weeks and is getting paid a ton, so hes not going anywhere. Unfortunately Its likely a September thing, and then a 2020 full time gig. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Donniebaseball23 99 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Starting to work in outfield maybe he’ll be up soon in a super utility role Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Yceman1234 1,539 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Yep, started in LF tonight and hit two more HRs. Him and Alvarez are probably the hottest two bats in MILB right now. I really hope they call him up and find ABs for him. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
neverrelaxed 95 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Possibility of Acuna replacing Enciarte in center field, with Riley taking left field? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dark One 495 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 1 hour ago, neverrelaxed said: Possibility of Acuna replacing Enciarte in center field, with Riley taking left field? It's conceivable if they feel the defensive downgrade is worth it - though the better course of action (if they want Riley's bat in the lineup right away) may be to see what they could get for Donaldson and simply plug in Riley at 3B. I've read that Acuna has struggled defensively in CF as well. With Pache the obvious long term answer in CF as a potential generational defensive talent, I'd personally let just Riley/Acuna remain in their natural positions and continue to get as comfortable as possible. Plus, if Donaldson's bat picks up, they can probably afford to wait on starting Riley's service time clock. That said, if they feel Riley can indeed be a near everyday utility player and can adapt to that role, by all means, bring him up - just not sure how they'd fit him in the lineup most days without trading one of Inciarte/Donaldson. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dzemens 3,027 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 8 hours ago, Dark One said: It's conceivable if they feel the defensive downgrade is worth it - though the better course of action (if they want Riley's bat in the lineup right away) may be to see what they could get for Donaldson and simply plug in Riley at 3B. I've read that Acuna has struggled defensively in CF as well. With Pache the obvious long term answer in CF as a potential generational defensive talent, I'd personally let just Riley/Acuna remain in their natural positions and continue to get as comfortable as possible. Plus, if Donaldson's bat picks up, they can probably afford to wait on starting Riley's service time clock. That said, if they feel Riley can indeed be a near everyday utility player and can adapt to that role, by all means, bring him up - just not sure how they'd fit him in the lineup most days without trading one of Inciarte/Donaldson. Im always wary of shuffling guys around and turning them into UTL types, even for the shot in the arm. Feel like it just tends to retard their growth...shame theres not a universal DH, then Donaldson could just do that and maybe stay healthy! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cizastro 460 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 11 hours ago, Dark One said: It's conceivable if they feel the defensive downgrade is worth it - though the better course of action (if they want Riley's bat in the lineup right away) may be to see what they could get for Donaldson and simply plug in Riley at 3B. I've read that Acuna has struggled defensively in CF as well. With Pache the obvious long term answer in CF as a potential generational defensive talent, I'd personally let just Riley/Acuna remain in their natural positions and continue to get as comfortable as possible. Plus, if Donaldson's bat picks up, they can probably afford to wait on starting Riley's service time clock. That said, if they feel Riley can indeed be a near everyday utility player and can adapt to that role, by all means, bring him up - just not sure how they'd fit him in the lineup most days without trading one of Inciarte/Donaldson. The only problem with that is if Riley gets called up and pulls a Kieboom then the Braves are pigeon-holed into playing a struggling player. I don't really see a problem with calling him up to OF, at least on a temporary basis. If the kid comes up and proves he can handle the MLB, I think then you could execute a Donaldson trade and move Riley back to his natural spot. If he struggles, you could always get him more time to figure things out in the minors and have Donaldson continue to occupy that spot until he's ready. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dark One 495 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 5 hours ago, cizastro said: The only problem with that is if Riley gets called up and pulls a Kieboom then the Braves are pigeon-holed into playing a struggling player. I don't really see a problem with calling him up to OF, at least on a temporary basis. If the kid comes up and proves he can handle the MLB, I think then you could execute a Donaldson trade and move Riley back to his natural spot. If he struggles, you could always get him more time to figure things out in the minors and have Donaldson continue to occupy that spot until he's ready. You'd have to temporarily bench someone in this scenario though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rabbit Maranville 1,366 Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 Another day, another left field start, another demolished baseball. Camargo has struggled with the bat this season. It seems prudent to try to get Donaldson rest and Inciarte fewer PAs. Braves offense has been scuffling over the past couple of weeks. Fangraphs has their playoff odds ~30%, so ATL's front office would almost certainly be higher, probably closer to 50%. Additional wins on the MLB have more value now than any other time. Call up seems obvious, imminent. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KilloWertz 2,546 Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 14 hours ago, Rabbit Maranville said: Another day, another left field start, another demolished baseball. Camargo has struggled with the bat this season. It seems prudent to try to get Donaldson rest and Inciarte fewer PAs. Braves offense has been scuffling over the past couple of weeks. Fangraphs has their playoff odds ~30%, so ATL's front office would almost certainly be higher, probably closer to 50%. Additional wins on the MLB have more value now than any other time. Call up seems obvious, imminent. While I don't disagree with you, Camargo shouldn't be treated as a roadblock (he starts once, maybe twice a week now) and I don't see them giving up on Inciarte anytime soon. At the moment, I don't think they can really afford to give Donaldson much rest. I don't see them calling up Riley unless he has a spot to play at everyday. Does he deserve to be up right now? Yes, but there's not any real obvious place for him to play everyday right now barring an injury. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bigfische 173 Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, KilloWertz said: While I don't disagree with you, Camargo shouldn't be treated as a roadblock (he starts once, maybe twice a week now) and I don't see them giving up on Inciarte anytime soon. At the moment, I don't think they can really afford to give Donaldson much rest. I don't see them calling up Riley unless he has a spot to play at everyday. Does he deserve to be up right now? Yes, but there's not any real obvious place for him to play everyday right now barring an injury. I think they are definitely grooming him to take over for Inciarte. Riley Acuña Markakis The Braves realized how much lack depth hurt them in the playoffs last year and the fans are so used to a dreadful bench that they forget that it's ok to have decent players be on the bench. You could see it when we signed Donaldson. "Where will Camargo play?!" "Do we trade Swanson?!" No. You have good players back up better players. Inciarte as a 4th outfielder is pretty ideal, defensive replacement, pinch hitter, pinch runner; he can do all of those things well. Edited May 11, 2019 by Bigfische 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nodnarbnap 37 Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 How much FAAB this dude worth as a stash realistically? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Yceman1234 1,539 Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 Another HR today and 9th this month already. Dude is en fuego. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gatewoodkid4 16 Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 Might be on his way to Atlanta for tomorrows game. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smeeze 6,200 Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 7 minutes ago, gatewoodkid4 said: Might be on his way to Atlanta for tomorrows game. They do have a bunch of other pitchers they could call up to replace Wright. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Baur10 2,160 Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 4 minutes ago, smeeze said: They do have a bunch of other pitchers they could call up to replace Wright. A lot of comments on that tweet are saying it's probably Biddle. Good to keep an eye out though just in case. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SpartyinFoCo 123 Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 Is he a must add in keeper leagues? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Backdoor Slider 8,295 Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 15 minutes ago, SpartyinFoCo said: Is he a must add in keeper leagues? A lot of this is league specific—how many keepers, etc.—but the short answer is yes. A young prospect on the fast track to the majors is generally going to be a must add. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SpartyinFoCo 123 Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 3 minutes ago, Backdoor Slider said: A lot of this is league specific—how many keepers, etc.—but the short answer is yes. A young prospect on the fast track to the majors is generally going to be a must add. Thanks. I appreciate your feedback. I am just hoping he comes up in a few weeks, not in a few months. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Backdoor Slider 8,295 Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 47 minutes ago, SpartyinFoCo said: Thanks. I appreciate your feedback. I am just hoping he comes up in a few weeks, not in a few months. Hard to ever know, but they switched his position and he’s a good 3B. That tells you they’re fast-tracking him. I’d be shocked if it wasn’t mid-June, but I even expect before that. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dicka24 441 Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 I picked him up. If they're starting him in the outfield now, then it has to mean that they're ready to pull the trigger on his call up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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