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He has gotten fit, gotten into the outfield, and gotten 40 homers per season for two years now, AAA and AL. IN RETROSPECT it's clear that his fitness was connected to his breakout.
And don't get me wrong amigo - pointing Smoak in Carp's direction, getting his weight down, holding the rah-rah minicamps, etc., that is the Mariners' job. You never know, for which player this is going to make a difference.
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On Smoak personally, not because of the "rah rah he had a great workout routine," but because he's a special talent, I'm primed for the .300 / .380 / .550 season at any time, such as 2014, 2013, or 2012 :- )