Jason Heyward Called Up to Gwinnett

As the Braves playoff hopes faded away this weekend, not all news was upsetting.  On Saturday, Atlanta promoted its top prospect Jason Heyward from AA Mississippi to AAA Gwinnett.  Heyward, who will be playing for his third minor league team this year, hit .296 for Class A Myrtle Beach and .352 for Mississippi.  His AA numbers were very encouraging, showcasing his plate discipline (28 BB) and ability to get on base (.446 OBP). Heyward's ascension provides a few bits of hope for the major league Braves who have dropped to seven games back in the wild card race.  Atlanta has been wisely patient with their top rated prospect, whose five tool skills have had fans calling for him to be called up all the way to the bigs this September.  It seems as if the Braves will have Heyward go the route of their other young star Tommy Hanson, play this summer in the Arizona Fall League, get invited to Spring Training, and go back to Gwinnett until June when he may finall...