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I'd recommend everybody take a look at Smoak's video page at MLB.com.  Very exciting to see that type of swing. He is such a quiet hitter and the ball just explodes off his bat. I really agree with HQ, this kid is going to be a star for us. A wonderful #3 hitter.  That swing to me is gorgeous, would just like to see more results from the right side going forward.
The guy I like in this deal is Beavan.  The kid just knows how to pitch. He's advanced for his age in that area, and what I love is that he's a cocky SOB.  The age and size also lends you to believe he's gotta an extra couple of MPHs on that fastball to get back (apparently he threw mid to high 90s in HS).  It's not inconceivable he's sitting 92-94 with tremendous command of the fastball, and it sounds like both the changeup and slider could be solid enough to turn him into a #3 starter. His numbers against lefties are excellent, which indicates he's got that changeup working quite well.
And as I said, I like the cockiness. I've had issues with the M's for awhile in regard to the laid back and boring players we throw out on the field. Too many nice guys.  I want more passion and arrogance out there. I want some players who will pump a fist or give a firm high five after a big home run.  This organization is too polite for my liking, therefore I like what I've heard about Beavan.