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Do we need a pitcher now? Fried, Anderson, and assuming Hammels is ready in a few weeks. You only need 3 starters in the playoffs. I don't want to give up young talent if we can
 
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zjcvols said:
@GAVol did people ever bitch about Lemke hitting second or was there not enough information out to complain about it?
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Lemke hit 2nd at times but I think I remember Blauser in that spot more often than not. Lemke was usually hitting 7th or 8th.
 
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zjcvols said:
Where was that? And not surprising AA is super cautious.
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As if these deadline deals aren't already a roll of the dice.... now it's feasible to trade prospects and then have the season go up in smoke a week later. Can't imagine how scary it is to pull the trigger on a big deal right now.
 
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GAVol said:
As if these deadline deals aren't already a roll of the dice.... now it's feasible to trade prospects and then have the season go up in smoke a week later. Can't imagine how scary it is to pull the trigger on a big deal right now.
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It’s full steam ahead at this point imo. Bubble or not I fully expect to hear less and less about testing as we get closer the playoffs
 
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vols 30 said:
Just don't trade Waters for some bum pitcher - Waters is a future superstar
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LotteryPick said:
Probably not the move to throw that label on him
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Like AV said, the floor on him is who the hell knows. Somebody mentioned Jordan Schafer in regards to Pache the other day, that’s kind of the feeling I get with Waters if it doesn’t work out. But I’ve seen a couple Braves minor league reports put a healthy Grady Sizemore comp on him. The K rate with the lack of home run power plus he’s a switch hitter is worrisome. But he’s got an amazing attitude and work ethic and only 21.

I’d trade him for a legit controllable pitcher (Clevinger for example) but I’m sure AA has a feel for the price. Any prospect with an ounce of potential has stayed so he will probably be a Brave.
 
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#84,873
zjcvols said:
Like AV said, the floor on him is who the hell knows. Somebody mentioned Jordan Schafer in regards to Pache the other day, that’s kind of the feeling I get with Waters if it doesn’t work out. But I’ve seen a couple Braves minor league reports put a healthy Grady Sizemore comp on him. The K rate with the lack of home run power plus he’s a switch hitter is worrisome. But he’s got an amazing attitude and work ethic and only 21.

I’d trade him for a legit controllable pitcher (Clevinger for example) but I’m sure AA has a feel for the price. Any prospect with an ounce of potential has stayed so he will probably be a Brave.
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I think Pache could be at worst Jackie Bradley Jr
 
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AV_12 said:
I think Pache could be at worst Jackie Bradley Jr
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Right. Pache is a 3-4 win player because of his baserunning and defense alone at CF. Anything more than average offense and he will be an all-star caliber player.

Waters is a very good athlete but not the defender Pache is. Plus Pache’s batting profile is less risky than Waters. Waters probably has the higher ceiling with the bat though.

I can see why AA wants to keep those two with Acuna. If Pache and Waters hit, you’re talking best outfield in baseball.
 
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