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Post by klawrencio79 on Feb 26, 2019 19:34:42 GMT
Who do you think will take that ethereal leap from everyday big leaguer to MLB star?
I'm going with Jameson Taillon, a guy who I've found mesmerizing since he made his to the bigs in 2016 after years of brutal injuries, sandwiched around a battle with testicular cancer in 2017. Drafted #2 overall in the 2010 draft between names you may know - Bryce Harper and Manny Machado - Taillon has the makeup to be the ace of what could be a solid rotation in Pittsburgh. He is slated to start on Opening Day.
He was actually really good last year, going 14-10, with a 3.20 ERA and a 1.18 WHIP, he just gets zero recognition. If you've ever watched him pitch, you know he has brilliant stuff and I think he's poised for a big year for the Bucs.
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Post by FrankSobotka1514 on Feb 26, 2019 20:22:59 GMT
Dominic Brown, it’s now or never. Show us all the genius that is Ruben Amaro Jr.
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Post by nutsberryfarm 🏜 on Feb 26, 2019 20:30:48 GMT
jp crawford
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Post by koskiewicz on Feb 26, 2019 20:41:30 GMT
98% of all prospects end up as journeymen players or wash outs. Rare is the prospect who will turn into a superstar. Most recently, Mike Trout gets a big shout out, but IMO, guys like Machado and Harper have yet to prove themselves.
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Post by klawrencio79 on Feb 26, 2019 20:46:22 GMT
Dominic Brown, it’s now or never. Show us all the genius that is Ruben Amaro Jr. I didn't realize he hadn't even played in the bigs since 2015. Ouch. Plus, as I've always said, if you spell your name stupidly, stupid things happen to you. He spells his name Domonic. Fuck him.
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Post by FrankSobotka1514 on Feb 26, 2019 20:56:22 GMT
Dominic Brown, it’s now or never. Show us all the genius that is Ruben Amaro Jr. I didn't realize he hadn't even played in the bigs since 2015. Ouch. Plus, as I've always said, if you spell your name stupidly, stupid things happen to you. He spells his name Domonic. Fuck him. Lol I typed it as Domonic and my phone autocorrected it. |
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Post by NJtoTX on Feb 26, 2019 21:36:38 GMT
Soto, though I suppose he already has.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 26, 2019 23:18:11 GMT
My big one as a Braves fan is obviously Ronald Acuna. That kid delivered last year on all of his hype and I expect him to put up MVP numbers this year. He is just flat out special. His English speaking might hamper him as a "star" but that depends on how you want to define a star.
Looking elsewhere I think Fransisco Lindor from Cleveland will really shine out. He is already great and an All Star but after last years All Star game in which I found him to be the highlight he should get even more attention. He was so fun on the mic during the game and showed a personality and fun/love of the game. He could be the face of MLB sooner than later.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 26, 2019 23:58:50 GMT
i'm going to be a giant homer and say Rhys Hoskins
not that he's been just an 'everyday' player - he had this ridiculous run as a rookie putting up homer after homer - and made a good showing at the Derby last year - but I think the move back to 1st will make him a more comfortable everyday player and he goes from a 'good player' to perhaps face of the team as the Phuture.
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Post by klawrencio79 on Feb 27, 2019 1:57:36 GMT
My big one as a Braves fan is obviously Ronald Acuna. That kid delivered last year on all of his hype and I expect him to put up MVP numbers this year. He is just flat out special. His English speaking might hamper him as a "star" but that depends on how you want to define a star. Looking elsewhere I think Fransisco Lindor from Cleveland will really shine out. He is already great and an All Star but after last years All Star game in which I found him to be the highlight he should get even more attention. He was so fun on the mic during the game and showed a personality and fun/love of the game. He could be the face of MLB sooner than later. Lindor is a fantastic player.
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Post by Rufus-T on Feb 27, 2019 2:38:43 GMT
Travis Shaw
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Post by NJtoTX on Feb 27, 2019 3:25:26 GMT
i'm going to be a giant homer and say Rhys Hoskins not that he's been just an 'everyday' player - he had this ridiculous run as a rookie putting up homer after homer - and made a good showing at the Derby last year - but I think the move back to 1st will make him a more comfortable everyday player and he goes from a 'good player' to perhaps face of the team as the Phuture. I had Acuña, Soto, and Hoskins on my fantasy team last year. All were excellent. Could only keep 1, so I chose Acuña, mainly for his speed.
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Post by nutsberryfarm 🏜 on Feb 27, 2019 5:29:14 GMT
Steve Clevenger
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Post by millar70 on Feb 27, 2019 7:08:18 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2019 7:10:36 GMT
My big one as a Braves fan is obviously Ronald Acuna. That kid delivered last year on all of his hype and I expect him to put up MVP numbers this year. He is just flat out special. His English speaking might hamper him as a "star" but that depends on how you want to define a star. Looking elsewhere I think Fransisco Lindor from Cleveland will really shine out. He is already great and an All Star but after last years All Star game in which I found him to be the highlight he should get even more attention. He was so fun on the mic during the game and showed a personality and fun/love of the game. He could be the face of MLB sooner than later. Lindor is a fantastic player. I love him. He is my favorite player that isn't on my team.
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