08-19-2009, 09:18 AM
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Meh. He was in the Midwest League when the Cubs traded for him over 3 years ago. He's only played for Peoria or lower since being in the system. I'm not saying it's impossible. I'm saying it's way too easy to read too much into low-level minor league numbers when a guy never advances.
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He is only 21 years old. Guys drafted out of college are the same age or older. How would you feel if a guy we drafted as a college junior compiled those stats at Peoria? I'd be thrilled.
That said, I would hope he either starts next season at Tennessee or moves up to Tenn early next year.
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Meh. He was in the Midwest League when the Cubs traded for him over 3 years ago. He's only played for Peoria or lower since being in the system. I'm not saying it's impossible. I'm saying it's way too easy to read too much into low-level minor league numbers when a guy never advances.
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He is only 21 years old. Guys drafted out of college are the same age or older. How would you feel if a guy we drafted as a college junior compiled those stats at Peoria? I'd be thrilled.
That said, I would hope he either starts next season at Tennessee or moves up to Tenn early next year.