More ABs at AAA increases his chances at success here. He had very few games there and was really rushed up to SF. He could
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Posted by starburst on 2011-12-16 05:51:23
In Reply to: What left does he have to prove there?
posted by JSlice on 2011-12-16 00:28:51
Posted by starburst on 2011-12-16 05:51:23
In Reply to: What left does he have to prove there?
posted by JSlice on 2011-12-16 00:28:51
have used more time down there. For example, the Giants changed his batting stance after he was signed. That greatly improved his hitting. But he spent so little time in the minors that he never got the experience that comes with facing a lot of pitchers and, with that, the opportunity to hone his swing or to learn how to make adjustments, let alone learning how to hit curve balls. It really showed. He really hasn't proven anything other than he can hit AA and Winter League. Tons of potential. But the key is to make sure that when he gets here he can fully realize it.

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