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I think he's showing a pattern in regards to Sox prospects. Personally I don't think anybody should be listed as a top prospect unless he's played a full minor league season. Everything he did before signing with the Sox is meaningless, NOW. Let's see how he does playing a full minor league season. He should start out at High A. Let's see how he does before even thinking he'll be an impact player. |
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You either have "it" or you don't...if Beckham is good enough to hit MLB pitchers, expect some silly stats in AA next season and a call-up come September.
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I am also not being negative, more like realistic.
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He won't be called up in September even if he owns the minor circa Matt Wieters.
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Noted. We definitely don't have a great history in this regard.
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He's not a solid player, even in the minors. He's getting a lot of hype because he was a top 10 pick. Well there are tons of Top 10 picks who never reach AA. Yes, it's early to say he's a bust but it's also too early to say he's a sure thing. |
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What he needs to learn is situational defense, going to the right base on a ground ball, when to cover second on a steal attempt, getting the sure out as opposed to risking an error on a forced throw. These are all little things that can make big differences, and Sox prospects don't develop these skills well. |
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Dumb. |
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I generally argee with the first part. But as players mature, some lose the range once they fill out. So they may still have the hand reactions but won't cover as much ground. |
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Indeed. Since you disagree with me, I have two quick questions for you:
What exactly about Fields' career batting average or ability to catch is great/promising? AND Exactly what did Richar do offensively that is/was impressive? |
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That is generally offset by the wooden bat, but I can see your point in some circumstances.
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Not trying to nitpick here, but I'm wondering if stronger, more mature players using a wood bat hit the ball at the same rate of speed as 18-22 year old college kids with a metal bat. |
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The ball always comes off a wooden bat slower than an aluminum one, no matter how hard it is hit, there has been a lot of testing on it in recent years. I'm not a physicist and I didn't stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night, so I won't attempt to explain why, perhaps inertia.
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This is as I understand it. I'm not a physicist either...
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