Justin Upton homers in first AA plate appearance

by killa3312 on May 14, 2007 8:39 PM EDT

Yeah, he's a stud.

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yep

where will they play him though when he's ready for the majors. He's going to have to adjust to play right I think because Chris Young is a better fielder than him, honesty I think the glut the AZ outfield has will be changed soon I think. I think Quientin is gone after next year and Gonzalez might be a flat out bust now(.203 ave).

by Bravesin07 on May 14, 2007 8:39 PM EDT reply actions

LF?

Hairston can take over for Byrnes next year and hold down LF until Upton is ready in in late 2008 or to start 2009. I'd say if Gonzalez is for real, then Quentin gets dealt. If Gonzo flops, I'm not sure if Quentin goes or not.

"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico."-Harry Caray

by gatling on May 14, 2007 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions

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I'd say at the rate he's going, Upton might be ready by September 2007.

That might seem like hyperbole but I don't think the talent and skill level has ever been the question so much as the motivation. Clearly he seems to be motivated now.

by mrkupe on May 14, 2007 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions

yeah

that seems about right to me. this is the kind of talent that moves. if he keeps hitting he'll be in the majors by next year, easily. early next year. probably the beginning.

by wily mo on May 14, 2007 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions

Jeez it's one freaking game

He could go 0-15 and some of you will be saying send him back down. Damn let the kid stay in AA the rest of the season and see if he really is the next great outfielder.

by Bravesin07 on May 14, 2007 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions

hahahahahaha

that was a beautiful try to turn the tables

the thing is, I don't think anyone's saying this based off the one game. in fact, it couldn't have less to do with what he did or didn't do today. and I'd have to agree with the assessment that, come September callups, we could be seeing Jupton.

by bleedjaxblue on May 14, 2007 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions

Huh?

"He could go 0-15 and some of you will be saying send him back down. Damn let the kid stay in AA the rest of the season and see if he really is the next great outfielder."

I think if anyone on this site would be likely to make a statement about sending Upton back down in that scenario, it's you.

"Aw, how could he (Jorge Orta) lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico."-Harry Caray

by gatling on May 14, 2007 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions