Pastornicky Called Up!

by nuftjedi on Sep 28, 2011 12:41 AM EDT

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#Braves have called up top shortstop prospect Tyler Pastornicky, will be here for Wednesday's game. Made move after Gonzalez calf injury.

I'm sure he is not likely to get the start, but something had to be done as there is no backup SS.

At this point though I wouldn't mind seeing him get in there. He can't do any worse that some of the other guys we've been trotting out there. I was hoping they would have called him up sooner, but the the September swoon kind of killed any chance to do this until it became a necessity.

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Whoooooo!

"I heard that Tits was "well rounded" and his brother Cans was a "stand out." :D"
by Old Braves' Fan on Aug 18, 2010 3:05 PM PDT

by BravesRaleigh on Sep 28, 2011 1:49 AM EDT reply actions

This is purely in case...

…Wilson gets hurt and we need someone to play SS. The odds of him getting into the game are very small.

by cavebird on Sep 28, 2011 9:18 AM EDT reply actions

I don’t doubt you’re right about what will happen, but I wouldn’t mind seeing what a guy who hit .365/.407/.413 in AAA could do to help a severely struggling Braves offense score enough runs to play beyond today.

by redwards95 on Sep 28, 2011 9:51 AM EDT up reply actions

I’d be very concerned about putting a guy making his ML debut at a key defensive position, in the biggest game of the year, knowing that if we win it’s likely to be a tight, low-scoring game where every run is crucial.

by matches on Sep 28, 2011 10:34 AM EDT up reply actions

How about...

we’re up 14-0 in the 8th and we let him PH in the pitcher’s spot? I like that plan.

by crimsonqueen9 on Sep 28, 2011 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions

he did that in AAA too. If this guy instantly comes in and outhits the other braves, then something is bad bad wrong, and worse than we could have ever imagined with our offense.

braves#1

by rockybull on Sep 28, 2011 11:54 AM EDT up reply actions

I’m glad to see this happening, but it’s coming several weeks too late. Replacing Gonzalez and his .270 OBP with somebody who at least gets on base at a league average rate is essential for 2012.

by redwards95 on Sep 28, 2011 9:49 AM EDT reply actions

You just don't get it ...

AGon is an experienced MLB shortstop who is regarded as one of the best defensive shortstops in the league. The shortstop position is a premium position and is a defensive priority first and foremost – if you get some upside offense with it – great !! You don’t replace a veteran such as AGon with a rookie such as Pastornicky in the middle or end of a pennant/wc race. Although AGon has had a down year offensively, he still is a valuable asset with his defense.

by bravesfaninchitown on Sep 28, 2011 10:52 AM EDT reply actions

THIS THIS AND MORE THIS!!!!!!!!

I absolutely do not believe Pastornicky is a major league SS, because his defense is more likely to stick at 2B than SS.

braves#1

by rockybull on Sep 28, 2011 11:56 AM EDT up reply actions

A little bit late....

I don’t believe Pastornicky should have gotten any significant playing time this month, but I would have liked to see him on the roster. The experience of taking infield with A-Gon and Wilson (two strong defensive SS) could have furthered his progression.

by rxadam on Sep 28, 2011 3:33 PM EDT reply actions