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"Jose Lopez was a 25-homer second baseman in 2009. How many of you thought he was untouchable? Ackley looks like he'll be a superior OBP guy compared to Lopez, but who really knows? Remember, Ackley is still a prospect.
I love Geoff ... but IMHO Dustin Ackley is a litmus test, the way that Tim Lincecum was, the way that Ichiro was.
Ichiro was regarded a #4 outfielder by, um, Mike Hargrove. If Ty Cobb were playing AAA baseball, thre are folks (not talking Geoff here) who wouldn't recognize him.
I know guys who can tell you, in 5 minutes on a practice field, who the Michael Jordans and Peyton Mannings and Ken Griffey Jr's -- and Dustin Ackleys -- are.