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I'm wondering how much he'll get better 1 more season in AAA, otherwise I might trade him for immediate help in the lineup.
11/22/2010 2:13 PM
csherwood
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cant see his projecteds
11/22/2010 2:24 PM
iain
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He'll likely add a point or two here and there, but don't be holding your breath for any 5-point jumps in a category over the season.
11/22/2010 2:38 PM
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Shouldn't need to.

His splits aren't likely to reach 60 no matter how long you keep him in AAA.   His power will be 80, give or take a point.   His eye might reach 70.   Contact will be low/mid 70.  Fielding improvement is irrelevant because he's a 1B/LF/RF guy.

So, at his best, you're looking at 72/80/58/59/70.  
11/22/2010 2:40 PM
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Posted by MikeT23 on 11/22/2010 2:40:00 PM (view original):
Shouldn't need to.

His splits aren't likely to reach 60 no matter how long you keep him in AAA.   His power will be 80, give or take a point.   His eye might reach 70.   Contact will be low/mid 70.  Fielding improvement is irrelevant because he's a 1B/LF/RF guy.

So, at his best, you're looking at 72/80/58/59/70.  
Which is OK, but probably not All-Star level.  He'll be a solid slightly above average player.  Scale of 1-10, maybe a 6 or 6 1/2.
11/22/2010 3:00 PM
MikeT23
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This guy.
http://www.whatifsports.com/HBD/Pages/Popups/PlayerProfile.aspx?pid=1347415
11/22/2010 3:07 PM
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Nice speed/baserunning/bunting combo... but he won't have the glove to play up the middle, and I typically like a better bat for COF/1B types.

11/22/2010 3:09 PM
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how much would his SB abilities make up for the hitting? He could be a 20-40 guy, I'm thinking (wishing)

he WOULD improve more at AAA than if I brought him up now, right?
11/22/2010 3:22 PM
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No, of the elements you can control in development, leaving them in the minors for "improvement" is not one of them.   Players develop just fine in the bigs(if they play).
11/22/2010 3:27 PM
jpccr
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thisi s who's playing, for the most part, in his place currently:

Hardball Dynasty – Fantasy Baseball Sim Games - Player Profile: Nash Swindell
11/22/2010 3:51 PM
MikeT23
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Unless you're a running team, the guy playing now is the better option.
11/22/2010 3:55 PM
jpccr
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should i trade Cruz for this guy:

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11/22/2010 7:44 PM
jpccr
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if you don't develop better/faster in the minors, what would stop me from calling this guy up to the majors now:


 Hardball Dynasty – Fantasy Baseball Sim Games - Player Profile: Ron Randall
11/22/2010 9:34 PM
tecwrg
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Nothing.  There's no reason why he shouldn't be able to succeed in the majors right now.
11/22/2010 9:47 PM
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Posted by jpccr on 11/22/2010 9:34:00 PM (view original):
if you don't develop better/faster in the minors, what would stop me from calling this guy up to the majors now:


 Hardball Dynasty – Fantasy Baseball Sim Games - Player Profile: Ron Randall
A desire to succeed long-term and an understanding of how to properly manage salary considerations?
11/23/2010 3:46 AM
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