Some big names from our top 10 were in action tonight. Some fared better than others.
Durham 3, Gwinnett 1 - Final 10 Innings
Gwinnett's offense continues to struggle as they have failed to score more than 2 runs in all 5 of their losses. Freddie Freeman is having a rough adjustment period in AAA and only Brent Clevlen has been consistently on base. Chris Resop did pitch a fantastic game tonight going 6 innings and allowing only 2 hits vs 10 K. Craig Kimbrel appears to have picked up right where he left off last season and could force the Braves to add him to the 40 man if the bullpen deteriorates any.
Mississippi 7, West Tennessee 5
Mike Minor has been sort of the opposite of the scouting report on him so far this season. He has been more hittable than expected but has posted excellent strikeout numbers so far. I am not too worried about him but 3 is a trend so lets hope he is solid his next time out. Cody Johnson also continues to strike out at an ever higher rate than last year.
Myrtle Beach 0, Frederick 6
After winning 3 straight to start the year the Pelicans have now dropped 3 straight. Their offense mustered just 3 hits in support of Randall Delgado's second strong start. The middle of the order for Myrtle Beach, Gerry Rodriguez and Adam Milligan combined to go 0-6 with 5 K and 2 BB. Delgado has allowed just 1 run in his first 10 innings to along with 10K and just 6 hits allowed.
Rome 2, Greenville 6
Rome gets hung for their second straight loss after Julio Teheran made a solid (if short) start. The only run he allowed was a 4th inning home run. His control wasn't quite what I have come to expect of him but he has allowed just 7 base runners in his first 9 innings this year. Ryan Weber, my new man crush, disappointed me a bit with showing but I forgive easily, Also Christian Bethancourt is the hottest hitting player in the Braves system right now.
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Will Bethancourt be top-100 by next year?
Scott Coleman - April 15, 2010
Yes.
cbwilk - April 15, 2010
barring injury yes
a better question would be whats the do you take the over or under on Cody Johnson striking out 200 times this year?
I take the over.
JFP - April 15, 2010
Under.
cbwilk - April 15, 2010
The real question will be is he top 50?
timmy3 - April 15, 2010
this
yondaime4 - April 15, 2010
Absolutely...
called it.
Maybe even top 50
Mr. Sanchez - April 15, 2010
RSF
Rome is 0-2 without RSF in the lineup. He is out for 4-6 weeks with a broken hand that needs surgery. I think it is the same hand he got hit in last year when his numbers started to decline. Does anyone know if it the same hand?
littlethingss - April 15, 2010
He had hand surgery in Atlanta yesterday. Hopefully he’ll heal fast!!
rbravesfan - April 15, 2010
LV! Do work son!
cbwilk - April 15, 2010
lol you and your love of LV
yondaime4 - April 15, 2010
That’s my man!
cbwilk - April 15, 2010
im not to sure
that Freeman and Cody should have started in AAA and AA. Freeman should have started in AA and Johnson in High A IMO. Let them do well where they were last year before pushing them to the next level. Freeman spending half the year in AA and the other half in AAA wouldn’t really make him any less ready IMO
drumzalicious - April 15, 2010
On CoJo
He finished 6th in the league in OPS and led the league in HR. What else does he have to prove in A-Ball?
As for Freeman, learning against AAA pitching may be good for him; there really isn’t a significant difference between AA and AAA for hitters. I think Gwinnett may be the better situation for him for this year, especially if we hope for him to start for us next year.
timmy3 - April 15, 2010
This. Cody has nothing to prove in A-Ball. Let’s not freak out over a week.
cbwilk - April 15, 2010
that's kind of what TC does
freak out about shit after only a week.
Scott Coleman - April 15, 2010
its not really freaking out
i was saying from a development standpoint to put them somewhere they were comfortable first to help their confidence etc . . .
drumzalicious - April 15, 2010
Still, what does Cody have left to prove at A ball? How long do you stagnate a guy to keep him confident? The only way you ever get better is by moving up and adjusting to the new league.
cbwilk - April 15, 2010
yea i definitely agree with you with Freeman. I thought he was going to start off in AA since he was hurt the second half of last year and y should we rush him to the bigs?
Braves24 - April 15, 2010
I’m ready for the Braves to replace Jojo with Kimbrel now. Why wait?
redwards95 - April 15, 2010
I think they’ll wait til June so there’s no way he can become a Super-Two. After that, I think we bring him up if he is dominating at Gwinnett.
timmy3 - April 15, 2010
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