QUOTE(DBAH0 @ Jan 19, 2005 -> 09:37 AM)
The skinny on Valdez is that he's a great fielder, which is extremely important in Ozzie's book on SS's, and has a good arm and range, so he's got no major problems in the field, plus he played some 2B in September IIRC.
Now the main problem with Wilson is that he never takes a walk, although he has 2 in 1 game for the Sox or Knights, which was really quite freaky. So unless he can hit above .270 in the majors, his OBP isn't likely to get past or maybe even up to the .300 mark. He has hit .300 with Charlotte and Alberquque though.
That's been my major issue with Valdez all along. Ozzie wants guys who can get on base and this guy couldn't draw a walk in AAA.
Has the boat sailed on Bryant Nelson? Or was he one of the invites?