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Not yet the most valuable commodity in baseball.  Blamed close, though.
Several days ago, I suggested that Ackley's career over-under was Lou Whitaker. Sweet Lou tallied .280-.380-.460 type-numbers, over several seasons running.
Now it's worth considering if the Dustin Ackley over-uder line is Craig Biggio.  .300-.400-.480, over several seasons running.
Robinson Cano is a kind of .310-.360-.500 guy. 
Roberto Alomar was a .320-.400-.500 player, over several seasons running.
Biggio and Alomar as possible templates?  Heady stuff, indeed.  But worthy of consideration.
We've all imagined (except for Doc) Ackley as a leadoff or #2 hitter.  His template more and more indicates that he's a 3-hole guy. 
I love a lead-off hitter with HR pop.  But by this time next year (or earlier), Ackley's batting third.
Nice call, Doc.