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Francoeurstein · 08-05-2018, 12:52 PM

--Hello OOTP forums, I will be trying my hand at my first dynasty featuring the 2018 Atlanta Braves. My goal is to turn a franchise that is loaded with young talent into a powerhouse. I will not be reporting on a game-by-game basis, instead posting whenever a significant event occurs. Here are the goals set forth by owner John Malone:

-Play close to .500 ball this season
-Upgrade at 3B
-Make the playoffs in the next 4 seasons

All of these goals seem attainable given the nature of my team. We currently have a payroll of ~$83mil which will certainly grow in the future. Without further ado, let's meet the team!

LINEUP
C: Tyler Flowers/Kurt Suzuki- Flowers and Suzuki combine to make a solid catching tandem. They will be rotated regularly in order to remain fresh. Flowers is more defensive-minded while Suzuki is a better offensive player.
1B: Freddie Freeman- An annual MVP candidate and the face of the franchise. We're hoping he will anchor the middle of the lineup for the next great Atlanta team.
2B: Ozzie Albies- 21-year old that oozes talent. He's already a talented player, but projects to be an elite middle infielder that does everything well.
3B: Johan Camargo- Starting the season on the 10-day DL. He has decent pop and can play all over the infield. Probably better suited as a utility player.
SS: Dansby Swanson- Young shortstop that is coming off a disappointing 2017 campaign. He still possesses the upside of a solid hitting infielder, but needs to start playing well this year in order to be a part of the long-term plans.
LF: Ezequiel Carrera/Ronald Acuna- Carrera is just a placeholder until Acuna inevitably takes the league by storm. Acuna will start the season in AAA as he is only 20 years old. He is a potential 5-tool superstar capable of putting up MVP numbers.
CF: Ender Inciarte- Plus defender and baserunner with a solid bat. He will hit around .290 and bat leadoff for us.
RF: Nick Markakis- Painfully average player that provides a veteran presence. He will likely be gone after his contract expires this year.

Grade: C

BENCH
OF- Lane Adams
INF- Ryan Flaherty
INF- Charlie Culberson
INF- Christian Colon

Grade: C-

ROTATION
1. Julio Teheran- Rotation stalwart who has seen his stuff decline in recent years. He is still only 27, but he is more like a number 3/4 starter at this point in his career.
2. Brandon McCarthy- Well-traveled veteran who is coming off of a solid season in L.A. Good innings eater with a decent 5-pitch mix.
3. Sean Newcomb- Young lefty with significant upside. He has the potential to throw 4 plus pitches, but has trouble finding the strike zone. He is an adjustment or two away from being a solid #2 starter.
4. Mike Foltynewicz- 26-year old fireballing righty who has been underwhelming despite his high 90's velocity. Could be solid if he harnessed his velocity a little better.
5. Anibal Sanchez- Journeyman innings eater. He won't be confused for a Cy Young winner, but we're hoping he can pitch well enough for us to win.

Grade: C+

BULLPEN
CL- Arodys Vizcaino
SU- A.J. Minter
SU- Jose A. Ramirez
MR- Peter Moylan
MR- Dan Winkler
MR- Sam Freeman
MR- Rex Brothers

Grade: C

FARM SYSTEM
Top 10 Prospects:
1. OF Ronald Acuna (AAA)
2. RHP Kyle Wright (AA)
3. RHP Mike Soroka (AA)
4. RHP Touki Touissant (AA)
5. OF Christian Pache (A+)
6. 3B Austin Riley (AA)
7. LHP A.J. Minter (MLB)
8. LHP Kolby Allard (AAA)
9. LHP Luiz Gohara (AAA)
10. RHP Ian Anderson (A)

Grade: A

3rd ranked farm system in all of baseball, with 5 prospects in the top 100.
Projected to finish 3rd in the division with a 76-86 record.

08-05-2018, 12:52 PM	#1
Francoeurstein Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 288	Braving the Rebuild --Hello OOTP forums, I will be trying my hand at my first dynasty featuring the 2018 Atlanta Braves. My goal is to turn a franchise that is loaded with young talent into a powerhouse. I will not be reporting on a game-by-game basis, instead posting whenever a significant event occurs. Here are the goals set forth by owner John Malone: -Play close to .500 ball this season -Upgrade at 3B -Make the playoffs in the next 4 seasons All of these goals seem attainable given the nature of my team. We currently have a payroll of ~$83mil which will certainly grow in the future. Without further ado, let's meet the team! LINEUP C: Tyler Flowers/Kurt Suzuki- Flowers and Suzuki combine to make a solid catching tandem. They will be rotated regularly in order to remain fresh. Flowers is more defensive-minded while Suzuki is a better offensive player. 1B: Freddie Freeman- An annual MVP candidate and the face of the franchise. We're hoping he will anchor the middle of the lineup for the next great Atlanta team. 2B: Ozzie Albies- 21-year old that oozes talent. He's already a talented player, but projects to be an elite middle infielder that does everything well. 3B: Johan Camargo- Starting the season on the 10-day DL. He has decent pop and can play all over the infield. Probably better suited as a utility player. SS: Dansby Swanson- Young shortstop that is coming off a disappointing 2017 campaign. He still possesses the upside of a solid hitting infielder, but needs to start playing well this year in order to be a part of the long-term plans. LF: Ezequiel Carrera/Ronald Acuna- Carrera is just a placeholder until Acuna inevitably takes the league by storm. Acuna will start the season in AAA as he is only 20 years old. He is a potential 5-tool superstar capable of putting up MVP numbers. CF: Ender Inciarte- Plus defender and baserunner with a solid bat. He will hit around .290 and bat leadoff for us. RF: Nick Markakis- Painfully average player that provides a veteran presence. He will likely be gone after his contract expires this year. Grade: C BENCH OF- Lane Adams INF- Ryan Flaherty INF- Charlie Culberson INF- Christian Colon Grade: C- ROTATION 1. Julio Teheran- Rotation stalwart who has seen his stuff decline in recent years. He is still only 27, but he is more like a number 3/4 starter at this point in his career. 2. Brandon McCarthy- Well-traveled veteran who is coming off of a solid season in L.A. Good innings eater with a decent 5-pitch mix. 3. Sean Newcomb- Young lefty with significant upside. He has the potential to throw 4 plus pitches, but has trouble finding the strike zone. He is an adjustment or two away from being a solid #2 starter. 4. Mike Foltynewicz- 26-year old fireballing righty who has been underwhelming despite his high 90's velocity. Could be solid if he harnessed his velocity a little better. 5. Anibal Sanchez- Journeyman innings eater. He won't be confused for a Cy Young winner, but we're hoping he can pitch well enough for us to win. Grade: C+ BULLPEN CL- Arodys Vizcaino SU- A.J. Minter SU- Jose A. Ramirez MR- Peter Moylan MR- Dan Winkler MR- Sam Freeman MR- Rex Brothers Grade: C FARM SYSTEM Top 10 Prospects: 1. OF Ronald Acuna (AAA) 2. RHP Kyle Wright (AA) 3. RHP Mike Soroka (AA) 4. RHP Touki Touissant (AA) 5. OF Christian Pache (A+) 6. 3B Austin Riley (AA) 7. LHP A.J. Minter (MLB) 8. LHP Kolby Allard (AAA) 9. LHP Luiz Gohara (AAA) 10. RHP Ian Anderson (A) Grade: A 3rd ranked farm system in all of baseball, with 5 prospects in the top 100. Projected to finish 3rd in the division with a 76-86 record.