Both: slow fuse due to northern-climate, multi-sport background -- these guys weren't taking BP all fall and winter as teenagers, they were playing football and hockey and hoops. There are plenty of sun belt guys who didn't "get it" until 25/26/27, but we want these guys to be stars in the majors at 23 without playing college ball and after being rushed through the minors? Patience.
Saunders: Mike Cameron minus the automatic gold glove, but left-handed -- doubles, Ks, walks, defense
Tui: Jose Cruz Jr. in the infield -- all the pedigree and tools, but never quite the star he looks like he should be -- multiple 120 OPS+ years to tantalize, but no bust out (and I honestly don't know why I don't think he'll bust out, but that's my sense)
All of which puts them both in the top 10 prospects at this point, of course, because that would still make them both steady regulars and MLB contributors in the long run.
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