[USML Announce] Matt LaPorta - Wherefore art thou?? .:. .:.
JHWinick at aol.com
JHWinick at aol.com
Tue Jun 6 17:14:42 EDT 2006
In a message dated 6/6/2006 4:00:36 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
mblocker at Sidley.com writes:
(And the only way in which Longoria is better than Span is that Longoria has
NEVER made an out in a professional game, a sentiment which spurred the
creation of C.O.P.S.).
I was so hoping you would take the bait on Span. I hereby move to have your
membership in COPS revoked. I figured Joey "Monster-Talent" Gathright would
be enough to deny you membership. Apparently not. But now you have once
again shamelessly hyped a bum in a manner that would even embarrass Mr. Jansen.
Need some proof? How about this:
In 204 AA at bats, Mr. Span has exactly 4 doubles, 2 triples and 1 home run.
These impressive numbers are supported by 15 rbi's. Then there is the 2/1
strikeout to walk ratio. There's also the fact that he gets thrown out
nearly 30% of the time that he attempts to steal a base.
This is what BaseballHQ has to say about this new "monster-talent" touted by
PT:
Strengths: Athleticism/plus speed (4.0). Contact/BA ability. Range. Quick
release
Weaknesses: Hitting for power. Pitch recognition. Arm strength. Taking
proper routes
Comments: Speedy athlete, whose bat finally showed some promise with a more
mature approach. Embraced slash-and run style, along with better plate
discipline, hitting the ball on the ground and getting on-base more often. Likes to
use opposite field and can drive a mistake. Plenty of range for CF, but arm
is fringe-average.
MLB Debut: 2007
Potential: Fourth outfielder
Focus on that 4th outfielder conclusion.
I will proudly cast the first stone and move for Mark "PT" Blocker's
banishment from COPS.
That is all.
Jeff Winick
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