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Old 12-10-2012, 12:38 PM   #837
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Originally Posted by Vito Cruz View Post
He has natural power and excellent bat speed. Could see him regularly getting 25-30 long balls as he is now, with potential to get even stronger as he develops further. He has the range to play CF right away as well, which works out nicely for a Rays team that has just lost BJ Upton. Could he flake out? Sure. But the talent is clearly there and I'd be rather surprised if he's not a very productive hitter in the Trop.

Don't get me wrong - I hope this does pay off for the Royals. They've waited a long ass time to see their team be competitive. But if they don't make the playoffs within the next 2 seasons, Dayton Moore will be fired and the franchise might be set back another several years.
Brandon Wood had that same bat speed and power. If a guy hits 43 homers in one season at 3 minor league levels, you have to assume it will translate to the majors. But not in that case.

The Royals have not been able to develop a major league ace in decades. Something in their farm system is off. The best way to get a major league ace for them is to use their surplus to get that guy. James Shields is a poor man's Roy Halladay. He is legit.
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