a wrong turn

The day after hitting his first Double-A home run, Mycal Jones of the Mississippi Braves was suspended today for “a violation of organizational policy.” That could mean anything. No timetable for his return was given. So, this much we do know: It’s another setback for a promising young player in Atlanta’s system. Jones, who was converted from middle infield to center field this season, began the season on the disabled list. He has played in seven games, batting .174 with three RBIs. He was rated Atlanta’s No. 19 prospect in preseason by Baseball America. The former fourth-round pick blends a nice mixture of power (15 homers in A-ball in 2010) and speed (41 steals in his first two pro years). This is a key season for Jones, who could play his way into the Braves’ center field picture in the near future. But first, he’s got to get back on the field.