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I always saw him as a Jay Payton type, gold glove defense but not enough power to be an elite corner OFer. He's 24, should spend 06 in AAA and be ready for the bigs in 07.
His Midland (AA) numbers:
.319/.385/.497 (.882 OPS), 18 HR, 80 RBI
A's also got infielder Antonio Perez making this trade a real steal. He will backup Chavez and third and Crosby at short, capable of 10-15 homers playing everyday. Should be the primary pinch hitter and be able to play 3rd and allow Chavez to DH and rest his hurt shoulder.
Ginter, well, bye bye
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