MLB 2010-2011 Off Season Thread

[Aguakate]

Originally Posted by Damian Rey Sosa isn't anywhere near the caliber of ball player Pujols is. And yea, what you described is pretty much how it works when a player is entering their mid 30s. He's still just 31. Outside of minor elbow issues, he hasn't really battled much injuries in his career and has played at least 143 games every year of his career. Moving him to 1st base has only prolonged his career as he won't have the wear and tear he would've endured playing the outfield or 3rd base. I think he's going to be extremely productive for the next 5 years. Once his hits 35 and beyond, the numbers will undoubtedly drop off, but that doesn't mean he's going to all of a sudden fall of a cliff.

I think he will. I dont know why, I just feel it.

[Damian Rey]

Originally Posted by Aguakate I think he will. I dont know why, I just feel it.

Think he will what? Fall of a cliff offensively? I really have my doubts. He won't be having 45HR seasons in 6 or 7 years, but he will still be a middle of the order threat, IMO.

He's just one of those players that comes around a couple times a generation that, when healthy, becomes one of the greatest ever. And he is going to be the most prolific homerun hitter since ARod.