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Originally Posted by griff66
I was wondering about him specifically as well. He called up the majors a bit early imo and it was too much for him. He did win the batting title in Winter Ball which had some very very good hitters. I think this year he finally has the confidence playing in the WBC and its showing at the plate.
He has made an adjustment in his batting stance as well, he used to have some movement now he is really silent at the plate. All in all, last year I thought he would be a bust but watching him play some this year he has the confidence and the tools be a great 5 tool guy. Not to mention one of the best arms in the league.
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Ya. They're not my rosters so it's not my decision, but players like him and Swisher who were SUPPOSED to be really good who have finally started being that good, I'd be more inclined to rate them really well. Maybe not 1.000+ OPS good, but more "take a notch off what he's done this year" than "add a bit to his past and give him good talent". If they're 2006 rosters, they should theoretically mirror 2006 performance, in which case these guys should be rated well, as due to their talent, it's unlikely it's just a fluke season. They're not players who came out of nowhere (see: Casey Janssen. I wouldn't rate him as well as he's pitched. Nor would I have Chacin last year. And now? He sucks again.)