Kevin Goldstein on some offensive performances
by Adam J. Morris on May 2, 2008 1:16 PM CDT
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PrintKevin Goldstein offers up the top offensive performers from April in each of the full season minor leagues, and the Rangers have two guys who get named the top guy in their respective leagues, and another who is honorable mention.
Unfortunately, the two winners are Nelson Cruz and Ian Gac. Cruz is pretty well cemented as a AAAA guy, while Gac is considered a fringe prospect, at best...as Goldstein says, given Gac's age, he'll probably have to perform in AA before folks will take him seriously.
The honorable mention is Max Ramirez, who of course has busted out with a huge start to the season in Frisco...with all the Salty and Teagarden drama, he's sort of slid under the radar, but if he keeps hitting like this, even with shaky defense behind the plate, he'll force himself into the mix real quick.
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Wouldn't
Cruz’s continued explosive output and improved plate patience make him attractive in a team with a pitcher’s park now? Since he doesn’t force himself onto the 25 any more? I don’t view his continued production as ‘unfortunate’, because the Rangers could possibly convert him into an arm from a mid to lower level.
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lamp-posts... for support rather than illumination." - Andrew Lang (1844-1912)
by Ed Coffin on May 2, 2008 1:30 PM CDT reply actions
I think
Cruz has to do something at the MLB level. After all, he has raked in the minors before, and the Rangers still slipped him through waivers this year. I may be wrong, but I doubt they can convert him to an arm that might someday impact the major league club.
"Before I leave, I once again condemn the despicable buffoonery of D.J. Cahill." - Huck
Agreed
I think getting him through had roster implications, though. Which no longer are a factor.
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lamp-posts... for support rather than illumination." - Andrew Lang (1844-1912)
by Ed Coffin on May 2, 2008 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions
If Cruz is cemented
as a AAAA guy (477 MLB PAs), isn’t Botts cemented as a AAAA guy (326 MLB PAs)?
or would 151 MLB PAs cement Botts?
"Before I leave, I once again condemn the despicable buffoonery of D.J. Cahill." - Huck
Cruz and Gac...
definitely had great months, as did MaxRam.
I would have liked to of seen some love for Davis as well though.
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