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That's when he found some college power because he wasn't swinging with one arm any more.  Dude hit .400 with one arm, which is why I'm not worried long-term about his ability to hit some paltry .270 with two arms.  Just has to disentangle himself from the axle, as you said.
But Ackley can throw.  He's been able to throw.  Yes, he had TJ surgery in college, but he can uncork a throw still (again). We moved Ackley to 2nd because we had Guti, and we had ZERO second basemen at the time.  Third base might have been a bit much, but the throws from second are fine.  Again, I don't see him with a RF arm, but CF or LF is fine for him, and I'd definitely aim him at CF if we can.  Still have that hole...
I'm just looking forward to seeing his ice-cool demeanor back in place at the plate as well as in the dugout.  No more pressing, just do what you do, Dustin.  This team could explode with second-half additions (or re-introductions). And if the reinvigorated team hits the ground like it can we might not trade several of our great prospects at all. 
Hard to trade all the free guys who make you relevant again.  Let's see if we can get there.  Miller and Ackley for the O, Walker and E-Ram for the staff. Blow the doors off in July and see where it gets you - or at least where it leaves you.
~G