Hamilton

M's 2, Rangers 3 - Slops and Props

PROPS TO FELIX for being a Seattle Mariner. They have a saying in golf, usually applied when assessing new golf courses -- "Par is supposed to be a good score."

He's A Clinic Out There

ESPN All-Star league champ Justin sez,

In today's Ask BA, Jim Callis was going through the candidates for an 80 grade tool in the majors and minors - listing several Mariners, including Felix for his slider.....

State of the De-Bate - Edmonds and Hamilton in CF

Q. How about old guys playing CF? Does this speak to GM's view of speed there?

A. Cool Papa with another fascinating 'put:

POTD Justin Upton - Four Q's Dept.

SSI readers more interested in Justin Upton than is Dr. D. But, as you know, we live to serve ... :- )

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POTD Justin Upton - Upside

Part 4

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Q. What is Upton's upside scenario?

Ackley's Plateau-Consolidation Cycles (1)

San-Man with one of his best, which for him, is sayin' somethin'...

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Ackley is a STUDENT of the game. This cannot be overly stressed. Guys like Soriano, (Lopez, Yuni), or on a different plane - Vlad -- are physical freaks.

Justynius Top 12 (1)

So good to hear from original 1995 STATS AOL roto ace Justynius, that we've got to return fire off his driveby:

Don't think Franklin can quite be grouped in the same talent class as Pineda/Ackley/Smoak, but do see him with the potential for an All-Star career similar to Mike Young or Stephen Drew. Not many SS's with 20+ HR power, double digit SB's, and the ability to hit for average despite high K's and moderately low BB's.