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My only problem with using a Dean Palmer as a comp is that in the time Palmer played, and in Texas at the same time as a Canseco and Palmeiro, can you trust his spike in power was natural?
Now I don't think there is any proof Palmer used steroids, and I'm not sure it matters in the discussion of Alex Liddi, but if his minor league numbers show low walks, high K's and a mediocre batting average and he worked his way into some power and production. Was it experience or medication that brought the power into his equation?
I think Gaetti is the comp unless Liddi really just needs time to develop into who he can really become.