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Tommy La Stella
Posted: Wed May 28, 2014 10:40 am
by Edwards Kings
"Braves purchased the contract of 2B Tommy La Stella from Triple-A Gwinnett.
The Braves have gotten next to nothing from the second base position this season, so they've decided to give La Stella a shot. A former eighth-round pick, La Stella boasts an impressive .322/.407/.474 career batting line in the minors and a .293/.384/.359 line at Gwinnett this season. He doesn't hit for power or run much, so the 25-year-old will need to hit for average to have fantasy value. Still, he's worth a shot in deeper leagues. The Braves have yet to announce a corresponding move."
Bye-bye Uggla?
Re: Tommy La Stella
Posted: Wed May 28, 2014 10:46 am
by Captain Hook
much better in OBP league
Re: Tommy La Stella
Posted: Wed May 28, 2014 11:15 am
by DOUGHBOYS
Dan Uggla upon hearing the news of the LaStella promotion contorts his face. He can not hide his anger and shame as he comes closer to the camera.
He shouts out with fury....."LaSTELLLA! LaSTELLLA!"
And cries uncontrollably about what could have been.
Re: Tommy La Stella
Posted: Wed May 28, 2014 11:17 am
by ToddZ
FINALLY!!!
They should have broken camp with LaStella.
Re: Tommy La Stella
Posted: Wed May 28, 2014 11:25 am
by Edwards Kings
DOUGHBOYS wrote:Dan Uggla upon hearing the news of the LaStella promotion contorts his face. He can not hide his anger and shame as he comes closer to the camera.
He shouts out with fury....."LaSTELLLA! LaSTELLLA!"
And cries uncontrollably about what could have been.
FUNNY!
Re: Tommy La Stella
Posted: Wed May 28, 2014 11:26 am
by Edwards Kings
ToddZ wrote:FINALLY!!!
They should have broken camp with LaStella.
Maybe. He just screams "utility" to me.
Re: Tommy La Stella
Posted: Wed May 28, 2014 11:53 am
by Captain Hook
Edwards Kings wrote:ToddZ wrote:FINALLY!!!
They should have broken camp with LaStella.
Maybe. He just screams "utility" to me.
Better than utility IF Wayne - can hit and get on base but not many other fantasy contributions - still much better in the lineup than the constants Ofers and occasional dingers from Uggla
Re: Tommy La Stella
Posted: Wed May 28, 2014 12:06 pm
by Edwards Kings
Captain Hook wrote:Edwards Kings wrote:ToddZ wrote:FINALLY!!!
They should have broken camp with LaStella.
Maybe. He just screams "utility" to me.
Better than utility IF Wayne - can hit and get on base but not many other fantasy contributions - still much better in the lineup than the constants Ofers and occasional dingers from Uggla
Agreed on Uggla. Shame too. From what I have read, no one works harder.
Re: Tommy La Stella
Posted: Wed May 28, 2014 1:20 pm
by Edwards Kings
Edwards Kings wrote:"Braves purchased the contract of 2B Tommy La Stella from Triple-A Gwinnett.
The Braves have gotten next to nothing from the second base position this season, so they've decided to give La Stella a shot. A former eighth-round pick, La Stella boasts an impressive .322/.407/.474 career batting line in the minors and a .293/.384/.359 line at Gwinnett this season. He doesn't hit for power or run much, so the 25-year-old will need to hit for average to have fantasy value. Still, he's worth a shot in deeper leagues. The Braves have yet to announce a corresponding move."
Bye-bye Uggla?
Not Uggla. Pastornicky got his bus ticket.
Re: Tommy La Stella
Posted: Thu May 29, 2014 9:19 am
by Edwards Kings
La Stella two singles last night but defense was...shakey...at best. Maybe he hits second in the Braves lineup behind the pitcher?