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Braves Ronald Acuna to start today

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Put down that snail Mulva. You’re usually on this shit, not me.

Braves 20 year old Acuna — plus plus five tool phenom was called up and will play today.

You know the five tools so I ain’t gonna bore you with the usual hyperbole.

You know what bores the shit out of me? Highlights only show home runs. Kid is so much more than that.

What I love about this kid is the Latin cockiness. He is so young and so good he naturally wants to show his stuff. It’s the speed on the bases that will make me smile the most. He is still only 180lb. Kid can fly. This is particularly where he is gonna embarrass and delight. He’s gonna take shots.

The joy of being so naturally talented reminds me of early Puig before the Dodgers (esp McGuire) ruined him. Another guy who took shots. Every day he wanted to test his limits and shock and awe. Now Puig is just a sad man.

Puig doesn’t have anywhere near the skill as Acuna. I’m just talking flash.

Buckle up. Braves now have 4 electric young stars. Now you gotta follow.

plus plus 5 tools? Not sure about that. They are gonna put him in left, ceeding to Inciarte in center...and Inciarte isn't exactly the greatest defender in CF. Doesn't seem like his speed is all too hot either, and at a young age, he'll only get slower. Fangraphs likened him to a young Justin Upton....which is a compliment, but this isn't like the second coming of Mike Trout or anything.

Who are the other 3 "electric young stars" on the Braves? I can name 1 that MIGHT be, 1 that is supposed to be but has been bad so far.....1 who isnt young (Freeman).....