2010 Atlanta Braves

[mattlanta]

Okay, so I know there was a 2k10 topic already for the Braves, but I can't seem to find it. And when I see "2009 Atlanta Braves", I see disappointment mostly because of our little run at the end of the season ended with no playoff berth.

So now we look forward to spring training where Jason Heyward will most likely shine. Where he will be determined the starter in the majors or in the minors.

Also, I'd like to open the topic up by posting a link to how we can help with the relief efforts in Haiti while also getting something else in return, Help Haiti, get Yunel Escobar Autograph. I plan on purchasing one myself soon as soon as I figure out how I can protect something like that. I highly encourage every one else to help also!

[jt45]

Doing some reading today about top farm systems and Atlanta came in 5th and the article said we would be higher if not for a "disastrous 2009 draft". I didn't think our draft was too terrible, I think Mike Minor can be a legit 3/4 starter for us in the not too distant future. The article also said we have three Latin American arms that should be our 2-3-4 starters by 2013 behind Hanson. If we can hang on to Jurrjens or if Minor develops, our rotation should be set for the next decade barring injury.

[jt45]

Imagine this 2013 rotation:

Hanson
Jurrjens
Teheran
Vizcaino
Delgado

That has the POTENTIAL to be devastating.

[mattlanta]

Quote: Originally Posted by jt45

Imagine this 2013 rotation: Hanson Jurrjens Teheran Vizcaino Delgado That has the POTENTIAL to be devastating.

Teheran and Vizcaino, potentially, I think are better than Jurrjens. Minor should also be considered for that fifth spot, and maybe Delgado goes to the bullpen like it seems he's much better suited for.

[jt45]

Quote: Originally Posted by mattlanta

Teheran and Vizcaino, potentially, I think are better than Jurrjens. Minor should also be considered for that fifth spot, and maybe Delgado goes to the bullpen like it seems he's much better suited for.

I like having the options.

[mattlanta]

Quote: Originally Posted by jt45

I like having the options.

Well it's definitely a good "problem" to have.

[Speedy]

I sincerely hope Heyward is as good as these scouts are projecting him.

The only concern I have w/our farm system is the multiple LHs we have. McCann, Freeman, Heyward, Schafer...all lefties.

[mattlanta]

Quote: Originally Posted by Speedy

I sincerely hope Heyward is as good as these scouts are projecting him. The only concern I have w/our farm system is the multiple LHs we have. McCann, Freeman, Heyward, Schafer...all lefties.

I don't really see it as a problem. It's not like they really struggle against lefties. The only year McCann had a drop off in his performance against lefties was last year, and that was a down year for him with his eye issues and all. Heyward is also a lefty that can hit lefties. And if Freeman can fully develop, he should'nt be that big of a problem either.

Really right now, McCann and Heyward can hit lefties. Freeman is a B+ prospect that should be able to develop into a power hitter that can hit 40+ HR's each year (if fully developed) and Schafer's verdict is still out, but yeah... he's a regular lefty hitter.

So, some of the future projected lineup could look something like this...

LHP Schafer
RHP Prado
LHP Heyward*
LHP Freeman
LHP McCann*
RHP Escobar

*-Can hit lefties