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Originally Posted by flambers
I like he is at 8th, give him some time before adding on the pressure by moving him up in the line up. Snider has to be more consistent before I would move him.
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Yup. He's got lots of time to work himself up in the order...and I believe he will, but it's going to take some time. He's still a kid, but importantly, he's a kid with a LOT of potential. Hopefully the organization handles him properly, so he doesn't become the second coming of Josh Phelps (not that I think Phelps had the same potential/skillset as Snider).
He's going to be fine long term. Worst case scenario with this kid, I think, is a perennial 15-20 hr, 50-60 rbi guy (probably as a DH or 1st baseman). His ceiling, if he can reach it, is much, much higher than that (think 35-45 hr, 80-100 rbi).
Just my opinion.
Edit: Also, I have to say, I'm excited about Jays baseball again. Not because I think they'll win any more than ~75 ballgames, but because AA seems to have a plan and a commitment to make the team better through a long term building process, not stop gap, sign old guys so you can win 2-3 more games/year and keep your job etc etc.
Stupid Ricciardi, I can't stand that guy, I hope he never gets a job in MLB again.