Braves in the 2009 Arizona Fall League
by gondeee on Aug 24, 2009 7:23 PM EDT
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Here are the Braves farm hands who will be representing Atlanta in the 2009 Arizona Fall League:
Jason Heyward, OF: The top prospect in baseball will be on display in the premier Fall/Winter league for prospects. Coming in as the top prospect, there will be a lot of eyes on him. This will be a good test to see if he can handle the pressure.
Freddie Freeman, 1B: He was put on the disabled list today with an injured wrist, so his status in the AFL is currently in doubt. The Braves will probably take a wait and see approach, and make a last minute decision as to whether he should participate.
Brandon Hicks, SS: The once-promising shortstop prospect has struggled this season, succumbing to strikeouts and a lack of power. Can he bounce back in the hitter friendly AFL?
Mike Minor, LHSP: The Braves top pick in the 2009 draft will get his first big showcase, and face a tough test in the hitters paradise of Arizona. Can he survive that level of competition unscathed?
Craig Kimbrel, RHRP: The Braves top relief prosepct will get yet another chance to prove he can help the club in the bullpen in 2010.
Jeff Lyman, RHRP: A real under-the-radar guy who is having a solid year after converting from a starter to a reliever.
Lee Hyde, LHRP: This 2006 4th-rounder is bouncing back from surgery last season. He has been terrific in relief at Myrtle Beach, and was only recently promoted to double-A. It looks like the Braves want to try and move him fast.
What, no Matt Young this year?
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That’s a lot of our top prospects there. It will be fun to see how they all do
by eaheckman10 on Aug 24, 2009 7:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jordan Schafer?
I guess hes still hurting?
by esadb on Aug 24, 2009 7:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’d rather him play in a regular winter league than the AFL
by eaheckman10 on Aug 24, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i forgot, afl is only for minor leaguers right?
by esadb on Aug 24, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, you can actually have a year in the Majors and still be eligible.
"At least he didn’t nail the bitchy fat girl from Hell's Kitchen."
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by cbwilk on Aug 25, 2009 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They shut him down, and he’s having surgery: http://www.talkingchop.com/2009/8/25/1001886/schafer-needs-surgery
by John Holton on Aug 25, 2009 5:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m most interested in Minor. I’m not as high on him as most here but if he can put together a good AFL, which has been a hitter’s league, then I can see myself buying into the hype. This will go a long way in deciding how fast he moves through the system
by McCann's the Man on Aug 24, 2009 7:30 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
not many of us are high on him...
but he will turn out to be a serviceable #3 starter for us in a rotation of Hanson, Jurrjens, Teheran and Delgado.
by apoxonbothyourhouses on Aug 25, 2009 4:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No way he’s the 3 in that scenario, Teheran would be since I assume we’re guessing every one there comes close to their potential. Minor could make a nice 4 imo but i’m not expecting much more, i think he might even be more useful as trade bait
by McCann's the Man on Aug 25, 2009 7:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m curious to see how the AFL2 or whatever they’re calling it is going to work out. For those who don’t know, the Hawaii Winter League, which was mostly for A ball prospects, folded, and is being replaced this year with a similar league, to also be housed in Arizona. I’m very interested to see both who the Braves send and how this new league as a whole works out. Even if I think they should have put it in North Carolina instead.
"At least he didn’t nail the bitchy fat girl from Hell's Kitchen."
www.dropoutproductions.com
by cbwilk on Aug 24, 2009 7:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hell yeah!
I get to see the 4/6 guys i wanted to see the most: Heyward, Freeman, Kimbrel and Minor (i wanted to see Teharan and Milligan, but i guess ill have to wait).
Ill be sure to take some pics and post em on here guys.
7/24/2009 - "The Phillies are too far ahead in the NL East for the Braves to make a run." - Buster Olney
REMEMBER THAT BOYS.
by mvhsbball on Aug 24, 2009 7:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I guarantee heyward won’t be the top prospect in baseball when the afl gets here
by yondaime4 on Aug 24, 2009 7:34 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
good for whoever beats him?
7/24/2009 - "The Phillies are too far ahead in the NL East for the Braves to make a run." - Buster Olney
REMEMBER THAT BOYS.
by mvhsbball on Aug 24, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why exactly is that, yondaime4? The small slump in last few weeks? What if he rebounds and finishs the season strong?
by fandave on Aug 24, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Neither of those guys have ever played 1 game in the minor leagues. And even with Heyward’s struggles the past few weeks, his numbers are still great.
7/24/2009 - "The Phillies are too far ahead in the NL East for the Braves to make a run." - Buster Olney
REMEMBER THAT BOYS.
by mvhsbball on Aug 24, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There’s consensus among the prospects “experts” that Strasburg is going to be #1.
by 17843 on Aug 24, 2009 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
cant wait
for the Strasburg vs Hanson Matchups
Not to mention the Strasburg facing Heyward Match Ups
by drumzalicious on Aug 24, 2009 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I don’t really agree with that. I still think he’s a better prospect than Strasburg, if only because he’s a position player.
"At least he didn’t nail the bitchy fat girl from Hell's Kitchen."
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by cbwilk on Aug 24, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Strasburg....
will throw his arm out and have to have surgery just like Prior, he won’t last.
by BravesRaleigh on Aug 24, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah why is it a guarantee that strasburg won’t last? Just because there’s a chance doesn’t make it an inevitability
by McCann's the Man on Aug 24, 2009 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m not saying I agree with it either, but I am pretty much putting all my money in a basket that has all the major publications putting Strasburg #1.
The funny thing is they are kind of flip sides of the coin for each other as the scouting reports on both guys say they will be stars barring injuries. Also lets not forget Heyward has been banged up in both his full seasons.
by yondaime4 on Aug 24, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m not so sure on this…
Q: If on-base pct is so important then why don't they put it on the scoreboard? -Failcoeur
A: Because the Braves don't want to show their fans how bad you suck.
by timmy3 on Aug 27, 2009 1:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of Mike Minor
Tonights line, thus far:
2IP 0H 0R 2K 0BB
Nice.
7/24/2009 - "The Phillies are too far ahead in the NL East for the Braves to make a run." - Buster Olney
REMEMBER THAT BOYS.
by mvhsbball on Aug 24, 2009 7:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just gave up two hits.
i wonder how long hell go today.
by esadb on Aug 24, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, im listening to the game. im gonna guess he’s done after the 3rd.
7/24/2009 - "The Phillies are too far ahead in the NL East for the Braves to make a run." - Buster Olney
REMEMBER THAT BOYS.
by mvhsbball on Aug 24, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hicks
I have this gut feeling Hicks is going to tear the AFL apart this year. He may be the Brave most likely to improve his value this winter.
by Yakker on Aug 24, 2009 8:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m gonna take the opposite end of that and guess that he continues to suck.
"At least he didn’t nail the bitchy fat girl from Hell's Kitchen."
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by cbwilk on Aug 24, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
For some reason that made me laugh out loud.
by gondeee on Aug 24, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, glad I could help.
"At least he didn’t nail the bitchy fat girl from Hell's Kitchen."
www.dropoutproductions.com
by cbwilk on Aug 25, 2009 2:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You’re probably right, but I need somewhere to place my irrational hope in an ATL farmhand in the process of flaming out, now that Campbell’s out of the organization.
by Yakker on Aug 25, 2009 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha, fair enough.
"At least he didn’t nail the bitchy fat girl from Hell's Kitchen."
www.dropoutproductions.com
by cbwilk on Aug 25, 2009 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It seems as if he has been on a bit of a roll here lately. Maybe he is starting to get it worked out and will be able to continue that into the fall.
by Mountngrown on Aug 25, 2009 9:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really hope
Heyward and Freeman can go to the AFL together.
by drumzalicious on Aug 24, 2009 10:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh my god
Giants lead the Rockies 4-2 in the 14th inning. Ryan Spillborgs hit a grand slam to win the game. What a game. Even tho it hurts the Braves, I really really really hate the Giants. We’re only 1/2 a game behind them now.
Let’s go Braves!
7/24/2009 - "The Phillies are too far ahead in the NL East for the Braves to make a run." - Buster Olney
REMEMBER THAT BOYS.
by mvhsbball on Aug 25, 2009 1:42 AM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Schafer...
Is he still hurt? Haven’t seen any info on him in a while and was just curious.
by mjenkins on Aug 25, 2009 8:17 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Schafer had cast on his wrist and had it removed a weeks or so ago. Will be playing winter ball.
by braves99 on Aug 25, 2009 10:07 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
schafer needs surgery
Schafer didn’t do himself any favors playing with an injury. He’s wasted this entire season and I’m not sure what the Braves plan on doing with him next season.
http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/schafer-to-have-surgery-123379.html
by mdhenshaw on Aug 25, 2009 2:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No C Johnson?
This guy leads the Carolina league in HRs and has prodigous power . The myrtle beach coach of 30 years says that Johnson hits the ball further than anyone he has every seen including Strawberry,Branyon, and big mac. Why take the slow track with such a formidable power hitter who plays center field and has enough speed to have 10 SBs this year to go with his 30 Homeruns and 80 plus RBIs. Sometimes I wonder who is steering the boat in Atlanta these days. Is it the coaches or the company that owns the Braves and makes every thing about money. This is not the same Braves organization of old and it is starting to get old. Seems like the guy has proved he is above the Carolina league and yet he still has not been promoted?
by Brickstone on Aug 25, 2009 5:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah the 35+% K rate proves he’s above the carolina league doesn’t it? And since when does Johnson play CF, he’s a mediocre LF defender. There’s more to baseball than HR’s, but there’s not much more to cody johnson
by McCann's the Man on Aug 25, 2009 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree with the emotion behind this, but none of the logic.
"At least he didn’t nail the bitchy fat girl from Hell's Kitchen."
www.dropoutproductions.com
by cbwilk on Aug 25, 2009 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha
Heyward,Hanson,and Shaffer r ready now!! Why do you think they havent signed the "right handed bat"?
by fatazfoot on Jan 7, 2009 8:59 PM EST
by Swo12bv on Aug 25, 2009 6:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
this
While I am a fan of CJ’s and believe that he will develop into a solid power hitting major league outfielder eventually he probably isn’t ready for the AFL yet. I suspect that you will likely see him there following the 2010 season.
by Mountngrown on Aug 25, 2009 6:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
RSF
Just heard RSF named played of the year in App league and will be going to instructional league now.
by littlethings on Aug 25, 2009 10:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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