12-17-2012, 05:18 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by russ99
A bit of speculation on Dayan is interesting, but iffy.
IMO, the Sox thinking on Viciedo's future should be if Viciedo can replace Konerko's bat in 2 years. Right now, it doesn't look good.
Konerko's first full season:
.294/ .352 /.511 with 24 HR, 81 RBI, 68 K
Viciedo's first full season:
.255/ .300 / .444 with 25 HR, 78 RBI, 120K
There has to be a question if Viciedo will ever hit for average and keep the K's to a managable level.
To me, his upside is like Dunn, without the plethora of walks and with Alexei's free swinging. Not sure if that kind of player is a cornerstone guy, especially considering what Boras is going to want 2-3-4 years from now.
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Through age 23, Albert Belle had an OPS of less than .600. I guess this means Viciedo will end up one the best right handed hitters who ever lived.
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