12-22-2008, 10:10 PM
<!--quoteo(post=6481:date=Dec 22 2008, 09:08 PM:name=KBwsb)-->QUOTE (KBwsb @ Dec 22 2008, 09:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->No, you give up on the 32 year old, not the 23 year-old.
Pie is a kid who's never been given a proper shot. Guys who hit .365 in AAA, with power, should be given at least a shot in MLB.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Pie has legitimate holes that he hasn't showed he can fix. History's shown that guys coming over from Japan can get a bit better in their 2nd year, and Fuk gets it, I'd expect him to make improvements. At worst, he's better defensively than Pie, he gets on base at a high clip, and is a terrific baserunner. He still has plenty of value. Really, Pie has little aside from speed right now.
Pie is a kid who's never been given a proper shot. Guys who hit .365 in AAA, with power, should be given at least a shot in MLB.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Pie has legitimate holes that he hasn't showed he can fix. History's shown that guys coming over from Japan can get a bit better in their 2nd year, and Fuk gets it, I'd expect him to make improvements. At worst, he's better defensively than Pie, he gets on base at a high clip, and is a terrific baserunner. He still has plenty of value. Really, Pie has little aside from speed right now.
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