I say he is a borderline Star in today's baseball...
Thoughts?
Sauz
SBR Rookie
03-07-11
37
#2
He has a wide range on the field very quick....cant say size matters bc looks at pedroia.
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rm18
SBR Posting Legend
09-20-05
22291
#3
When I was at the SBR Bash this old racist bank robber was talking to me about him thought he was a good player, just needed to alter his swing a little bit and stop hitting fly balls because he has no power. Myabe he has fixed that I don't know have not watched him much.
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Cougar Bait
SBR Posting Legend
10-04-07
18282
#4
I was pissed the Cubs got rid of him.
Of course Soriano's contract was the excuse...
Unreal, he was a good player for us in limited time, glad to see him get his shot. He deserves it.
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Ace_of_Spades
SBR Posting Legend
10-14-09
13518
#5
3 hits tonight vs Twins. Pretty decent player.
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gryfyn1
SBR MVP
03-30-10
3285
#6
Originally posted by iifold
I say he is a borderline Star in today's baseball...
Thoughts?
borderline star? No not even close.
Yes his is having a good start to this year, but offensively he is about average and wont be much more (there is a reason that he didnt start a season in AAA until he was 27).
He is a very good fielder, but that is still hard to truly quantify, especially with the lack of minor league info.
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mdemps9190
SBR MVP
11-08-07
1957
#7
Pretty solid player. Not a power guy at all, but still very solid. I used to train with him back with my AAU team (he played on the same team a few years before me). As a 14 year old he was completely down to earth despite just being drafted by the Cubs out of Stanford, and a great guy. Having a great shot this season and I think he can be a solid member of an MLB lineup, but by no means a star.
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RITZ
SBR MVP
11-03-09
1991
#8
Sam is the man! He is taking full advantage of his shot playing regularly,smart hitter, and knows how to play the game.
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VegasInsider
SBR Posting Legend
12-12-10
14593
#9
Kid showed me a lot during the Boston series. Very crafty player and could probably be an all star
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isles71
SBR Sharp
02-12-10
439
#10
I wish the Mets would have more players like him. Good ones, maybe that is.