I was nervous about all the hype that Vladdy was getting before making it to the show, because I knew it would be impossible to live up to it. His rookie season was pretty good for a normal rookie, but for him it felt like a let down because he didn’t hit .300 with 30 bombs. And with his ongoing weight issues I worry that he’s projecting towards a Pablo Sandoval type rather than a Frank Thomas. I’m still cautiously optimist that it’s the latter, and I still get excited when he comes to the plate, but a little dedication to his craft would be much appreciated.
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