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    Mariners Ackley's called up!!

    Mariners recalled 2B Dustin Ackley from Triple-A Tacoma.
    At long last. The Mariners' top prospect since he was taken second overall in the 2009 draft, Ackley was hitting .300 to go along with a .418 on-base percentage and .487 slugging percentage through his first 326 plate appearances this season, and was a noticeably improved player from his time in Triple-A last year. His power is still unlikely to translate to hitter's graveyard Safeco Field, but if you have any sort of a need at second base or in your middle infield, there's no reason not to take an immediate flier on the University of North Carolina product.
    About damn time! The Mariners sit just one game back and definitely need his bat in the lineup. The Mariners have given up 9 more runs than they have scored so any offense is good, even if his defense is questionable. Many scouts don't think the second base experiment will work out but for now, that's where he'll be playing. I am excited to see this kid in action and I bet there will be an increase in tomorrow night's game and not just because its the Phillies.

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    Re: Ackley's called up!!

    /goes to add him in fantasy
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kingdom_of_Zito View Post
    /goes to add him in fantasy
    Already did! Lmao

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    Ackley with his first HR tonight!

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    Re: Ackley's called up!!

    Worley threw that in the dead center of the plate.
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    Quote Originally Posted by love_that_reefer View Post
    Ackley with his first HR tonight!
    I hope for Porter's sake this doesn't serve as a slump-starting curse like it did for Rizzo.
    LeagueTeamyearsRecordWild CardDivisionPennantsTitles
    MSLSan Diego Padres2034-20592,217-1,9951631
    TBLArizona Diamondbacks2005-20181,216-1,0531963
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    If you're not happy with Rizzo, the Giants would gladly take his OB skills.

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    Re: Ackley's called up!!

    I'm sure Rizzo will come around. He's a rookie just now getting accustomed to the big leagues.

    But for the time being batting .148, which included an 0-10 with 5 Ks stretch, is killing me.

    Thankfully it's not like I have to worry about it hurting any kind of playoff run.
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    Re: Ackley's called up!!

    Quote Originally Posted by HollywoodLeo View Post
    I hope for Porter's sake this doesn't serve as a slump-starting curse like it did for Rizzo.
    It has been two games.
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    Re: Ackley's called up!!

    Quote Originally Posted by Porter99 View Post
    It has been two games.
    Exactly! Someone get him OchoCinco's HOF jacket!

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    Update: Ackley is hitting .302/.367/.566 with 3 HRs and 8 RBI. Definitely off to a great start and getting the fan base excited.

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    Re: Ackley's called up!!

    Great fantasy pickup by me! Haha

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