Who thinks Heyward is a bust

romad97 · 08-31-2011, 02:07 PM

I have never got to see the guy play in person. I have read a lot about him though and I saw him quite a bit last season on tv. I thought the guy looked rough but had a ton of potential. This year has been absolutely atrocious though. I will admit, I have not seen a braves game this year though. Who thinks he is just in a sophmore slump and who here thinks he was just an overhyped bust?

WCTYSON · 08-31-2011, 02:11 PM

I do not think he is a bust nor do I think he will be a super star. If he can stay healthy I compare him to Jermaine Dye.

brave#1fan · 08-31-2011, 03:25 PM

He is not a bust he is 22 years old and I think he could be a superstar he has great power and speed if he could stay healthy he could be a 30-30 guy easy. He could be like Matt Kemp and it could be a couple of years before he brakes out and has a huge year.

asujbl · 08-31-2011, 03:28 PM

Depends on what you consider a "bust"

Is he Ken Griffey Jr or Willie Mays as people were saying, you know who you are, when he was getting called up and hitting these HR's that broke windshields in the parking lot...NO

Can he still be a productive player? Sure

But I don't think he'd ever be 30/30 - maybe 30 HR's though.

wcjohnson · 08-31-2011, 03:35 PM

He is way too young to even evaluate him as a bust. For him to even be in the majors at this age should prove he is no bust.

Diakonos · 08-31-2011, 03:38 PM

i'd say he has not met expectations this year.

romad97 · 08-31-2011, 04:01 PM

I guess I should really reword my intentions. I shouldn't say bust. I should have asked if you think he will be a superstar or will he continue to struggle as a mediocre ball player. Obviously he's not a bust.

VWBUS1978 · 08-31-2011, 04:07 PM

once he matures... watch out! he'll be killing it. he had a great break-out year, 90% of players like him go through the sophomore slump... so no big deal there. i hope to see him continue to hit HR's and steal bases. i'm not invested in him either. i just remember growing up there wasn't a year gone by that the braves werent winning title after title.

tehchamp · 08-31-2011, 04:18 PM

I'd say see how he does next year.
Also, remember Adrian Beltre was atrocious with the Dodgers as well before he fnally broke out and became a solid starting 3B. Not a superstar like projected though.
Which brings me to Heyward, who many were saying he's the next Griffey.
I see him possibly being more like an above average OF but not the superstar so many projected.

Prospect_Man · 08-31-2011, 04:21 PM

i dont think hes a bust and if any is selling any of his cards, i will buy them....pm's work best

death2redemptions · 08-31-2011, 08:12 PM

I have my doubts about him. I watch every Braves game and his bat is way off. He simply doesn't adjust his swing to the pitches thrown to him. He swings at balls and gets caught looking with strikes. Pitchers have learned that he'll swing at anything so they never give him something to hit. This may just be a sophomore slump but if he continues to hit like he is now next season then I'll consider him a bust.

jp98 · 08-31-2011, 08:14 PM

Certainly not a bust, just not having a great year, sure Mike Stanton is less talked about and probably better, Heyward is still pretty good.

cardinalscards4 · 08-31-2011, 08:14 PM

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.

Needs a swing fix. He will be a stud.

a-train10 · 08-31-2011, 08:15 PM

I think he really starts his career next year, that is, if he can stay healthy. He still has the potential at only 22, and I think he puts most of it (If not all) together next year...

.280-.290 AVG 30 HRs, 90 + RBIs Is what I could see out of him next year.

And from there on, he becomes a solid OF.

death2redemptions · 08-31-2011, 08:25 PM

I have my doubts...

Only because there has been so many situations with RISP and he NEVER comes through. But that may change next year

Anderdale · 08-31-2011, 08:28 PM

He better get it together! Marty Diaz is back to clean house! MATTY D!

dalemurphyfan · 08-31-2011, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by death2redemptions

I have my doubts...

Only because there has been so many situations with RISP and he NEVER comes through. But that may change next year

I think next year will be very telling. So far seen two different hitters from last year till now. Don't forget that last year he was a beast with RISP.

lemur01 · 08-31-2011, 08:34 PM

Not I says the lemur. Go Braves!

death2redemptions · 08-31-2011, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anderdale

He better get it together! Marty Diaz is back to clean house! MATTY D!

Matt Diaz is a pretty decent utility player and will be very useful as a pinch hitter or when filling in but I think the preferred Braves lineup should stay like this:
1. Michael Bourn
2. Martin Prado
3. Brian McCann
4. Chipper Jones
5. Dan Uggla
6. Freddie Freeman
7. Jose Constanza
8. Alex Gonzalez
9. Tim Hudson

theplane · 08-31-2011, 08:48 PM

Where's Heyward on the list?

dthimesch · 08-31-2011, 09:20 PM

Definitely too young to be considered a bust yet.

jeff152380 · 08-31-2011, 09:24 PM

last year I was saying he was over hyped... everyone called me crazy.... I said Id take Stanton over him anyday... was told I was crazy........

brave#1fan · 08-31-2011, 09:33 PM

I hope he starts hitting right when he hit his first grand slam at the cubs he was 3 for 4 and hit 3 bullets besides the home run.

IamRalpho · 08-31-2011, 09:39 PM

22 years old, not healthy and people are whispering bust? Seriously?

YanksBillsFan · 08-31-2011, 09:47 PM

People did this with Wieters too. So quick to jump off that bandwagon at the first sign of struggle. I'll take him on the Yanks. Kevin Long will fix that swing right up.

08-31-2011, 02:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
romad97 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 2,396	Who thinks Heyward is a bust I have never got to see the guy play in person. I have read a lot about him though and I saw him quite a bit last season on tv. I thought the guy looked rough but had a ton of potential. This year has been absolutely atrocious though. I will admit, I have not seen a braves game this year though. Who thinks he is just in a sophmore slump and who here thinks he was just an overhyped bust?

08-31-2011, 02:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
WCTYSON Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 10,525 wtyson23	I do not think he is a bust nor do I think he will be a super star. If he can stay healthy I compare him to Jermaine Dye. __________________ B.O. member Luck15hope a.k.a. dyehards123 on Ebay.

08-31-2011, 03:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
asujbl Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 9,238 ohiosundevils	Depends on what you consider a "bust" Is he Ken Griffey Jr or Willie Mays as people were saying, you know who you are, when he was getting called up and hitting these HR's that broke windshields in the parking lot...NO Can he still be a productive player? Sure But I don't think he'd ever be 30/30 - maybe 30 HR's though. __________________ http://s282.photobucket.com/albums/kk269/ohiosundevils Want to save 5-15% on your purchase? Check my feedback and pay via Check/MO/Cash I do not ACCEPT or SEND Gift Payments - Thanks

08-31-2011, 03:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
wcjohnson Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Forks, WA Posts: 461	He is way too young to even evaluate him as a bust. For him to even be in the majors at this age should prove he is no bust. __________________ http://s1134.photobucket.com/albums/m607/wcjohnson1/ Lets git r done

08-31-2011, 03:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
Diakonos Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 781	i'd say he has not met expectations this year. __________________ Haiku Scam (12-17-12) - "A Day that will live in Infamy" PM me if you want a link to my Photobucket.

08-31-2011, 03:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
brave#1fan Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 357	He is not a bust he is 22 years old and I think he could be a superstar he has great power and speed if he could stay healthy he could be a 30-30 guy easy. He could be like Matt Kemp and it could be a couple of years before he brakes out and has a huge year.

08-31-2011, 04:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
romad97 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 2,396	I guess I should really reword my intentions. I shouldn't say bust. I should have asked if you think he will be a superstar or will he continue to struggle as a mediocre ball player. Obviously he's not a bust.

08-31-2011, 04:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
VWBUS1978 Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SOUTH JERSEY Posts: 4,993 Vwbus1978 Vwbus1978	once he matures... watch out! he'll be killing it. he had a great break-out year, 90% of players like him go through the sophomore slump... so no big deal there. i hope to see him continue to hit HR's and steal bases. i'm not invested in him either. i just remember growing up there wasn't a year gone by that the braves werent winning title after title. __________________ the fact that we exist, in a universe of sheer randomness, is scientific proof that there are aliens. we are the aliens. i can say that with 100% accuracy.

08-31-2011, 04:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
tehchamp Banned Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stafford, TX Posts: 2,051 tehchamp	I'd say see how he does next year. Also, remember Adrian Beltre was atrocious with the Dodgers as well before he fnally broke out and became a solid starting 3B. Not a superstar like projected though. Which brings me to Heyward, who many were saying he's the next Griffey. I see him possibly being more like an above average OF but not the superstar so many projected.

08-31-2011, 04:21 PM	#10 (permalink)
Prospect_Man Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: MASS Posts: 1,607	i dont think hes a bust and if any is selling any of his cards, i will buy them....pm's work best

08-31-2011, 08:12 PM	#11 (permalink)
death2redemptions Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Scottsdale Arizona Posts: 6,036 ddavisaz	I have my doubts about him. I watch every Braves game and his bat is way off. He simply doesn't adjust his swing to the pitches thrown to him. He swings at balls and gets caught looking with strikes. Pitchers have learned that he'll swing at anything so they never give him something to hit. This may just be a sophomore slump but if he continues to hit like he is now next season then I'll consider him a bust.

08-31-2011, 08:14 PM	#12 (permalink)
jp98 Temporarily Suspended Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,187	Certainly not a bust, just not having a great year, sure Mike Stanton is less talked about and probably better, Heyward is still pretty good. __________________ Looking for Bobcats(NBA), Chiefs(NFL), and South Carolina Gamecocks.

08-31-2011, 08:14 PM	#13 (permalink)
cardinalscards4 Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 5,639 cardinalscards42 cardinalscards42	NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. Needs a swing fix. He will be a stud. __________________ Hi. I paid $2 for Matt Harvey, and $2 for Manny Machado in my auction draft this year. So, I have that going for me.

08-31-2011, 08:15 PM	#14 (permalink)
a-train10 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: IL Posts: 8,157 jasimb1	I think he really starts his career next year, that is, if he can stay healthy. He still has the potential at only 22, and I think he puts most of it (If not all) together next year... .280-.290 AVG 30 HRs, 90 + RBIs Is what I could see out of him next year. And from there on, he becomes a solid OF. __________________ Bucket: http://s1085.photobucket.com/albums/j436/HamiltonTexas31/ I only ship to confirmed US addresses. Sorry to all out of US collectors. Quote of the day, brought to you by CALVINXLIONSX81: "In all honesty his post makes absolutely no sense and you can interpret either way. '<<< 1k', you can see it as Less than or more than 1k."

08-31-2011, 08:25 PM	#15 (permalink)
death2redemptions Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Scottsdale Arizona Posts: 6,036 ddavisaz	I have my doubts... Only because there has been so many situations with RISP and he NEVER comes through. But that may change next year

08-31-2011, 08:28 PM	#16 (permalink)
Anderdale Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 2,330 Anderdale2	He better get it together! Marty Diaz is back to clean house! MATTY D! __________________ Anderdale

08-31-2011, 08:34 PM	#18 (permalink)
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08-31-2011, 08:48 PM	#20 (permalink)
theplane Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 758	Where's Heyward on the list? __________________ Take a look at my COMC page!!

08-31-2011, 09:20 PM	#21 (permalink)
dthimesch Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 11,359 autosncards dthimesch	Definitely too young to be considered a bust yet. __________________ Twitter: @autosncards Ustream Channel: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/dthimesch Vaughntv Channel: http://vaughnlive.tv/dthimesch

08-31-2011, 09:24 PM	#22 (permalink)
jeff152380 Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,697 Main-Street-Sports-Cards-Vt	last year I was saying he was over hyped... everyone called me crazy.... I said Id take Stanton over him anyday... was told I was crazy........ __________________ Owner of MAIN STREET SPORTS CARDS In Vermont

08-31-2011, 09:33 PM	#23 (permalink)
brave#1fan Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 357	I hope he starts hitting right when he hit his first grand slam at the cubs he was 3 for 4 and hit 3 bullets besides the home run.

08-31-2011, 09:39 PM	#24 (permalink)
IamRalpho Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Boston Posts: 6,886 IamSilly	22 years old, not healthy and people are whispering bust? Seriously?

08-31-2011, 09:47 PM	#25 (permalink)
YanksBillsFan Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 2,614	People did this with Wieters too. So quick to jump off that bandwagon at the first sign of struggle. I'll take him on the Yanks. Kevin Long will fix that swing right up. __________________ Collecting: Brett Gardner (26) latest add - 2011 Marquee Museum auto /10 Ian Kennedy (31) latest add - 2011 Marquee Museum auto /10

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